Shell CEO: Our Return Is Not Where It Needs to Be

The video discusses the current return on capital employed, which is 2.9%, and the company's dissatisfaction with this figure. The goal is to achieve a double-digit return by the end of the decade through a financial transformation program. The company aims to be a world-class investment case with strong returns, free cash flow, and a resilient financial framework. The video also reviews the progress made since the BG acquisition in 2016, highlighting successful integration and synergy delivery. Recent quarters show positive cash flow exceeding dividend requirements, and debt reduction efforts are underway, indicating the company is on track but still has work to do.

What is the company's target for return on capital employed by the end of the decade?

• 2.9%

• 5%

• Double-digit return

• 15%

What was a significant event for the company in 2016?

• Launch of a new product

• BG acquisition

• Opening a new office

• Partnership with another company

How did the company perform in terms of synergy delivery after the BG acquisition?

• Ahead of plan

• On schedule

• Not applicable

• Behind schedule

What financial achievement did the company report in the last two quarters?

• No change in cash flow

• Free cash flow above dividend requirements

• Free cash flow below dividend requirements

• Increased debt

What is the company's stance on its current progress towards its financial goals?

• On track but with more work to do

• Goals have been revised

• Fully achieved

• Not on track