NEW YORK, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides an afternoon update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE afternoon update for insights before the Closing Bell.

Paris Hilton to ring NYSE Closing Bell on March 9th.

• The New York Stock Exchange will mark Monday’s Closing Bell in honor of International Women’s Day, celebrated on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
• Paris Hilton, Founder and CEO of 11:11 Media, along with activist Gloria Steinem, will ring the Closing Bell.
• Hilton will spotlight Back in Business, an initiative supporting women-owned small businesses rebuilding after the January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires.
• Following the fires, 11:11 Media awarded 50 grants to women-owned businesses in partnership with the Pasadena Women’s Business Center and GoFundMe.

Paris Hilton, Founder & CEO of 11:11 Media, alongside activist Gloria Steinem will ring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Closing Bell at 4:00 p.m. E.T. in celebration of International Women’s Day to honor the leadership, resilience, and impact of women across business, media, and culture.

Paris Hilton will also highlight Back in Business, a new initiative from 11:11 Media that spotlights women owned small businesses rebuilding in the wake of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Following the fires, 11:11 Media’s Impact team mobilized to support affected families and small businesses, awarding grants to 50 women owned businesses in partnership with the Pasadena Women’s Business Center and GoFundMe.

Back in Business continues that effort through a six-episode YouTube series, sharing the stories of these women entrepreneurs as they recover, rebuild, and grow. The program underscores the importance of sustained investment in women led businesses and long-term community recovery.

Click to watch the Closing Bell live on Taking Stock starting at 3:58 p.m. ET today

NEW YORK, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ridgewood Infrastructure, a leading investment firm focused on essential infrastructure in the United States, today announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Sierra Railroad Company (“Sierra”), a California-based shortline rail platform providing freight rail, switching, storage, and transloading services to a diversified customer base across key essential industrial, agricultural, and energy supply chains. Simultaneously with Ridgewood’s investment Sierra is acquiring Central Valley Ag Transport (“CVAT“) an agricultural products transload facility owner and operator serving customers along Sierra’s rail network.

Sierra’s operating subsidiaries include Sierra Northern Railway (“Sierra Northern”), which owns and operates the freight rail business and provides switching, storage, and transloading services across approximately 130 miles of track in California. Sierra Northern’s network is strategically located near core dairy and agricultural regions, major West Coast ports, and industrial demand centers, enabling critical last-mile connectivity across essential supply chains.

Sierra Northern benefits from strategically located Class I interchanges, including access to both Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway, providing customers with enhanced network redundancy, routing flexibility, and connectivity to national rail markets.

The transaction also includes Sierra’s subsidiary Railpower, Inc., which owns and operates the only Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”)–approved hydrogen-powered locomotive in the United States, reflecting Sierra’s leadership in rail innovation and zero-emissions locomotive technology.

The acquisition of CVAT strengthens Sierra’s platform by vertically integrating agricultural transload capabilities that are essential to California’s dairy and broader agricultural industry. CVAT provides specialized transloading services along Sierra Northern’s network, enabling efficient movement of feed and agricultural products while deepening customer relationships and increasing rail utilization.

“Sierra is a high-quality shortline rail platform with strong fundamentals, a diversified customer base, and a strategic footprint in some of California’s most important industrial and agricultural corridors,” said Ryan Stewart, Partner at Ridgewood Infrastructure. “Our team brings deep experience owning and operating shortline and other railroad businesses across the United States, and we see meaningful opportunities to build on Sierra’s strong foundation by driving additional freight volumes for both existing customers and new customers, expanding transload capabilities, and supporting innovation across the platform.”

“This partnership with Ridgewood marks an important next step for Sierra,” said Kennan H. Beard III, Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Northern. “Ridgewood’s experience operating rail and infrastructure businesses, combined with their investment approach, gives us the resources and support to accelerate execution across the platform. We are focused on growing volumes, expanding transload capacity, and continuing to serve our customers with the reliability and responsiveness they expect.”

“In selecting a partner for Sierra, it was critical to find an investor with the sector expertise, aligned strategic perspective, and financial capacity to support the company’s next phase of growth,” said Mike Hart, Founder of Sierra Railroad Corporation who has led the company since its acquisition in 1995. “Sierra had reached a point where meaningful near-term investment was required to pursue identified opportunities.”

“Ridgewood stood apart as a differentiated, value-added partner with a deep understanding of the rail industry and a proven track record of building lower middle-market infrastructure businesses,” Mr. Hart added. “Their experience and approach made them the right long-term owner for Sierra, and I am pleased to remain a significant investor alongside Ridgewood.”

Ridgewood was advised by King & Spalding and Truist Securities. Sierra was advised by Northborne Partners. Debt financing for the transaction was provided by Brookfield Infrastructure Credit.

About Ridgewood Infrastructure

Ridgewood Infrastructure invests in essential infrastructure businesses across the transportation, energy, utilities, and industrial sectors. The firm focuses on assets that provide critical services, exhibit durable demand, and offer opportunities for value creation through operational improvement and strategic growth.

About Sierra Railroad Company

Sierra Railroad Company is a California-based rail platform whose subsidiaries include Sierra Northern Railway, a shortline freight rail operator providing switching, storage, and transloading services across approximately 130 miles of track; and Railpower, Inc., a hydrogen locomotive business.

About Central Valley Ag Transport

Central Valley Ag Transport is an agricultural products transload operator serving dairy farmers and agricultural customers along Sierra Northern Railroad’s network.

Contact info:  
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Phone: (212) 867-0050  
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NEW YORK, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MCO (MyComplianceOffice), a leading provider of compliance management software for financial services firms, has been named to Chartis Research’s Financial Crime and Compliance50 (FCC50) for the second consecutive year, rising to number 17.

MCO Rises to Number 17 on Chartis Research’s Financial Crime and Compliance50 2026

The Financial Crime Compliance50 report evaluates top vendors in financial crime technology, focusing on innovation in key areas including anti-money laundering (AML), fraud detection, sanctions screening, and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance. The independent assessment considers market influence, technological innovation, and strategic vision, highlighting the firms shaping the future of financial crime compliance software.

MCO also won the following awards:

• Data Tech Category: Regional Due Diligence Data
• Emerging Use Cases Category: Know Your Transaction Award
• Functionality Category: Perpetual KYC Award

“MCO’s rise in the FCC50 ranking reflects several notable achievements, as well as the quality of its functionality in the areas of AML transaction monitoring, name screening, adverse media, case management and KYC,’ said Sean O’Malley, Research Director at Chartis. ‘Alongside strong revenue performance, market knowledge and industry reputation – with a presence in multiple business verticals, emerging markets and mid- and lower-tier banks – MCO is continuing to invest in R&D to enable future software enhancements.”

Daragh Tracey, MCO’s Director of Product for Financial Crime, added: “As the financial services industry continues to evolve, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of compliance technology. Inclusion on the FCC50 list reflects our dedication to reducing cost, effort, and risk for our client firms. We are delighted to receive this recognition and remain committed to providing greater value and functionality for customers with trusted AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring tools – all delivered through a single platform and single data set across the key areas of compliance.”

The MyComplianceOffice platform empowers financial services firms to proactively manage Know Your Customer, Third Party Risk Management, and Anti-Money Laundering compliance using real-time analytics, intelligent workflows, and centralized oversight. To learn more about MCO’s award-winning financial crime compliance solutions, visit mycomplianceoffice.com.

About MCO (MyComplianceOffice)
MCO provides integrated compliance management software that enables global financial services firms to operate efficiently, ethically, and compliantly. With 30+ products on a single system, the powerful MyComplianceOffice platform enables compliance professionals to demonstrate that they are proactively managing compliance obligations and the regulated activities of employees, third-party relationships and financial transactions.

1500+ client companies across 125+ countries use MyComplianceOffice to move away from manual processes and disparate systems with a superior compliance ecosystem that delivers significantly reduced cost and risk.

MUMBAI, India, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The ICANN85 Community Forum, organized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and hosted in collaboration with the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) under MeitY, brought global Internet stakeholders to Mumbai to discuss how to support an open, secure, inclusive, and resilient Internet across the global Internet ecosystem.

ICANN85 Community Forum

The ICANN85 Community Forum is currently taking place 7–12 March 2026 at Jio Convention Center.

The official Welcome Ceremony held today, brought together senior government officials and Internet leaders including Shri S. Krishnan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India; Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra; Shri Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary, MeitY, Government of India; Dr. Devesh Tyagi, Chief Executive Officer, NIXI; and ICANN Board Chair, Tripti Sinha; ICANN President and CEO, Kurtis Lindqvist; and Shri Samiran Gupta, ICANN Vice President for Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region.

“The Internet today has become critical infrastructure that supports economies, public services, innovation, and everyday life across the world. As digital adoption continues to grow, it is important that we work together to ensure the Internet remains open, secure, resilient, and inclusive. Platforms like ICANN bring together governments, the private sector, the technical community, and civil society to strengthen the multistakeholder approach to Internet governance. India remains committed to contributing to these global efforts and to building trusted digital infrastructure that supports innovation, cooperation, and meaningful participation from all regions.” said Shri S. Krishnan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.

“The Internet today is a critical part of economic growth, governance, and daily life. Platforms like ICANN85 provide an important opportunity for governments, technical experts, and industry stakeholders to come together and discuss how we can keep the Internet open, secure, and accessible for everyone. Such discussions help strengthen cooperation and ensure that the Internet continues to support innovation and development across regions,” said Rajesh Aggarwal, Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra.

“The world grows more complex and, at times, more divided — which is precisely why the Internet’s stability and integrity matter more deeply now than ever before. Today, that original call rings louder and truer than ever. It asks us to be steady and disciplined in how we work, transparent and accountable in how we decide, and unwavering in our commitment to an Internet that is secure, stable, and reflective of the diverse humanity it serves,” said Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair.

“My focus this week is practical. I want us to leave Mumbai with meaningful progress on the work the community has prioritized, and with momentum on the milestones that are coming next,” said Kurtis Lindqvist, ICANN President and CEO. “For those newer to ICANN, I will add one more thing. Do not underestimate the value of your perspective, and do not hesitate to contribute. This community works best when we combine deep experience with fresh eyes, and when we bring more people into the work, especially from regions that have not always been in the center of these conversations.”

The ICANN85 Community Forum is comprised of more than 200 sessions involving governments, industry leaders, technical experts, and civil society participants from around the world. The sessions focus on key issues related to the secure and stable operation of the Internet, including the evolution of the Domain Name System, cybersecurity practices, and the upcoming expansion of generic top-level domains (gTLDs).

Discussions throughout the week will highlight the importance of the multistakeholder model in Internet governance, where the ICANN community collaborates to develop policies, implement solutions, and support the continued operation of a secure, stable, and globally interoperable Internet.

About ICANN

ICANN’s mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique, so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a nonprofit public benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

About NIXI

The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is a not-for-profit organization set up under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. NIXI plays a critical role in strengthening India’s Internet infrastructure by facilitating efficient exchange of domestic Internet traffic, managing the .IN and .भारत (.Bharat) country-code top-level domains, and promoting adoption of Internet services across the country. Through its initiatives, NIXI supports a secure, resilient, and inclusive Internet ecosystem aligned with India’s digital growth ambitions.

LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BLUETTI, a global leader in portable energy storage, today officially announced the market release of the Elite 300 portable power station. Certified by Frost & Sullivan as the world’s smallest 3kWh portable power station by volume as of January 2026*, the Elite 300 arrives as a breakthrough compact 3kWh unit for both emergency home backup and RV travel. 

A New Standard in Energy Density

BLUETTI’s Elite series is globally recognized for the dedicated balance between  power and portability. Following the success of the widely acclaimed Elite 200 V2 portable power station, the new Elite 300 prioritizes mobility without sacrificing capacity. With dimensions of 366 mm × 305 mm × 297.5 mm—roughly the size of a standard milk crate and comparable to many 2kWh units—it marks a significant leap in energy density for the 3kWh category.                        

Despite  its streamlined footprint, the Elite 300 delivers 3,014.4Wh of LiFePO4 energy and a 2,400W output in such a mobile chassis.  It integrates seamlessly into tight living quarters in RV or small apartments, providing heavy-duty backup power without the typical bulk of high-capacity units.

Built for Resilience: From Outages to Open Roads

• Emergency Backup & Home Resilience
  As homeowners face increasingly frequent extreme weather, from hurricanes to summer heatwaves, the Elite 300 offers a silent, emission-free take on the traditional generator. It can keep a standard household refrigerator (1kWh/day) running for nearly 60 hours during prolonged outages. With a 2,400W continuous output (4,800W Power Lifting Mode), it effortlessly handles heavy-duty essentials like space heaters, electric kettles, and ovens to maintain warmth during sudden outages.  With a seamless 10ms UPS switchover, the Elite 300 ensures instant power for essential electronics like Wi-Fi routers. Beyond essential backup, the BLUETTI App provides intuitive tools—such as Remote Wakeup, Sleep Mode, and Time-of-Use scheduling—to help homeowners manage energy consumption and reduce electricity costs.
• RV, Camping & Road Trips
  Tailored for the needs of RV owners, van-lifers, and campers, the Elite 300 features 11 versatile outlets, including a dedicated TT-30R RV port and a high-current 12V/30A DC output. The NEMA TT-30R RV port provides a 30-amp, 120-volt connection essential for off-grid power, supporting high-demand appliances such as A/C units, microwaves, and water heaters. The 12V/30A DC port eliminates the energy loss of AC-to-DC conversion, directly powering high-draw loads like diesel heaters and water pumps. For boondocking and extended road trips, Elite 300 can be paired with portable solar panels and the Charger 2 (an alternator and solar dual charger),  to capture 13 times faster on-the-go recharging. In about three hours of driving, it stands ready for immediate use upon arrival—powering camp lights, cooking appliances, or RV essentials without the typical wait for a recharge.

Price and Availability 

The Elite 300 portable power station is available for purchase with a special debut price of $1,099 through May 31—representing an exceptional value at roughly $0.36 per watt-hour in the 3kWh category. An additional 8% discount is available with the code BLUETTI8OFF, further supporting customers preparing for unexpected outages or gearing up for the upcoming travel season. Customers can secure their units via the BLUETTI Official Store or the BLUETTI Amazon Store.

Source: Frost & Sullivan, confirmed based on the research on the global portable power station market. 

About BLUETTI

Established in 2013, BLUETTI has evolved into a pioneer in the clean energy sector. Driven by robust in-house R&D and sustainable innovation, the brand empowers millions across 120+ countries to stay safe and prepared. Its portfolio of portable power stations and home battery backup solutions ensures reliable power for emergency preparedness, RV travel, and  off-grid lifestyles.

CONTACT: 
Ellen Lee
PR Specialist
ellenlee@bluetti.com

HOUSTON, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pennzoil Quaker State Company DBA SOPUS Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell USA, Inc., that comprises Shell’s United States (“U.S.”) lubricants business, has entered an agreement to sell Jiffy Lube International (JLI) and its subsidiary Premium Velocity Auto (PVA) LLC business to an affiliate of Monomoy Capital Partners (Monomoy) for $1.3 billion. As part of this transaction, Pennzoil Quaker State Company has entered into a long-term lubricants supply agreement with Monomoy.

The sale includes the Jiffy Lube brand and a network of franchised stores which are owned and operated by independent franchisees, in addition to franchised stores that are owned and operated by PVA. Shell will retain its Pennzoil Quaker State, Rotella and other Shell lubricants brands, along with marketing, manufacturing and distribution of lubricants in the U.S. and Canada that serve consumer, commercial and industrial sectors.

“By capitalizing on a strong market opportunity, this divestment allows us to monetize an asset that is not central to Shell’s lubricant’s portfolio in the US and reinvest in opportunities that generate higher returns,” said Machteld de Haan, President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, Shell plc.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and closing conditions.

Notes to editors 

• Jiffy Lube has been a part of Shell Lubricants in the US for more than 20 years, consistently delivering strong performance and building a trusted brand with millions of drivers. The JLI franchised stores provide lubrication, oil change, and light repairs for cars and light trucks using the trade name “Jiffy Lube”.  Jiffy Lube makes up ~6.5% volume of Shell’s U.S. and Canada total lubricants business.
• For more information about Monomoy Capital Partners, please visit their website: www.MCPFunds.com 
• Monomoy will acquire Jiffy Lube® International (including the registered trademark), which operates more than 2,000 franchisees and company-owned and operated service centers across the U.S. and licensees in Canada. Monomoy will also acquire Premium Velocity Auto, LLC (PVA Group), the second-largest Jiffy Lube franchisee, with over 360 locations across 20 states.
• The term “Shell Lubricants” collectively refers to Shell Group companies engaged in the lubricants business. Shell Lubricants companies have led the global lubricants industry by volume for more than 19 consecutive years.*
• The U.S. is a key market and a leading destination for Shell investment, with operations and interests in all 50 states. Shell is the leading deep-water operator and largest producer of oil and gas in the U.S. Gulf of America and the largest buyer of U.S. LNG. Through our Trading & Supply network, we move U.S. energy reliably—from power and low-carbon fuels to LNG and refined products—to customers nationwide and globally. Shell operates the largest branded fuel network in the United States, with about 12,000 Shell‑branded gas stations serving more than 7 million customers daily. With more than 100 years in the U.S. and over 11,000 employees, Shell is delivering secure energy supplies and meeting the evolving needs of our customers today and into the future.

*Source: Kline & Company 2024, 23^rd Edition, Global Lubricants: Market Analysis & Assessment, 2024.

Cautionary Note

The companies in which Shell plc directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. In this press release “Shell”, “Shell Group” and “Group” are sometimes used for convenience to reference Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” are also used to refer to Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them. These terms are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular entity or entities. ”Subsidiaries”, “Shell subsidiaries” and “Shell companies” as used in this press release refer to entities over which Shell plc either directly or indirectly has control. The terms “joint venture”, “joint operations”, “joint arrangements”, and “associates” may also be used to refer to a commercial arrangement in which Shell has a direct or indirect ownership interest with one or more parties.  The term “Shell interest” is used for convenience to indicate the direct and/or indirect ownership interest held by Shell in an entity or unincorporated joint arrangement, after exclusion of all third-party interest.

Forward-Looking statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning the financial condition, results of operations and businesses of Shell. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations that are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements concerning the potential exposure of Shell to market risks and statements expressing management’s expectations, beliefs, estimates, forecasts, projections and assumptions. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “aim”; “ambition”; ”anticipate”; “aspire”, “aspiration”, ”believe”; “commit”; “commitment”; ”could”; “desire”; ”estimate”; ”expect”; ”goals”; ”intend”; ”may”; “milestones”; ”objectives”; ”outlook”; ”plan”; ”probably”; ”project”; ”risks”; “schedule”; ”seek”; ”should”; ”target”; “vision”; ”will”; “would” and similar terms and phrases. There are a number of factors that could affect the future operations of Shell and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements included in this press release, including (without limitation): (a) price fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas; (b) changes in demand for Shell’s products; (c) currency fluctuations; (d) drilling and production results; (e) reserves estimates; (f) loss of market share and industry competition; (g) environmental and physical risks, including climate change; (h) risks associated with the identification of suitable potential acquisition properties and targets, and successful negotiation and completion of such transactions; (i) the risk of doing business in developing countries and countries subject to international sanctions; (j) legislative, judicial, fiscal and regulatory developments including tariffs and regulatory measures addressing climate change; (k) economic and financial market conditions in various countries and regions; (l) political risks, including the risks of expropriation and renegotiation of the terms of contracts with governmental entities, delays or advancements in the approval of projects and delays in the reimbursement for shared costs; (m) risks associated with the impact of pandemics, regional conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the conflict in the Middle East, and a significant cyber security, data privacy or IT incident; (n) the pace of the energy transition; and (o) changes in trading conditions. No assurance is provided that future dividend payments will match or exceed previous dividend payments. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors that may affect future results are contained in Shell plc’s Form 20-F and amendment thereto for the year ended December 31, 2024 (available at www.shell.com/investors/news-and-filings/sec-filings.html and www.sec.gov). These risk factors also expressly qualify all forward-looking statements contained in this press release and should be considered by the reader.  Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, March 9, 2026. Neither Shell plc nor any of its subsidiaries undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other information. In light of these risks, results could differ materially from those stated, implied or inferred from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

Shell’s net carbon intensity

Also, in this press release we may refer to Shell’s “net carbon intensity” (NCI), which includes Shell’s carbon emissions from the production of our energy products, our suppliers’ carbon emissions in supplying energy for that production and our customers’ carbon emissions associated with their use of the energy products we sell. Shell’s NCI also includes the emissions associated with the production and use of energy products produced by others which Shell purchases for resale. Shell only controls its own emissions. The use of the terms Shell’s “net carbon intensity” or NCI is for convenience only and not intended to suggest these emissions are those of Shell plc or its subsidiaries.

Shell’s net-zero emissions target

Shell’s operating plan and outlook are forecasted for a three-year period and ten-year period, respectively, and are updated every year. They reflect the current economic environment and what we can reasonably expect to see over the next three and ten years. Accordingly, the outlook reflects our Scope 1, Scope 2 and NCI targets over the next ten years. However, Shell’s operating plan and outlook cannot reflect our 2050 net-zero emissions target, as this target is outside our planning period. Such future operating plans and outlooks could include changes to our portfolio, efficiency improvements and the use of carbon capture and storage and carbon credits. In the future, as society moves towards net-zero emissions, we expect Shell’s operating plans and outlooks to reflect this movement. However, if society is not net zero in 2050, as of today, there would be significant risk that Shell may not meet this target.

Forward-Looking non-GAAP measures

This press release may contain certain forward-looking non-GAAP measures such as adjusted earnings and divestments. We are unable to provide a reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures because certain information needed to reconcile those non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is dependent on future events some of which are outside the control of Shell, such as oil and gas prices, interest rates and exchange rates. Moreover, estimating such GAAP measures with the required precision necessary to provide a meaningful reconciliation is extremely difficult and could not be accomplished without unreasonable effort. Non-GAAP measures in respect of future periods which cannot be reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measure are calculated in a manner which is consistent with the accounting policies applied in Shell plc’s consolidated financial statements.

The contents of websites referred to in this press release do not form part of this press release.

We may have used certain terms, such as resources, in this press release that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strictly prohibits us from including in our filings with the SEC.  Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our Form 20-F, and any amendment thereto, File No 1-32575, available on the SEC website www.sec.gov.