INTL303 Individual Project: Royal Dutch Shell Financial Performance

This report presents a comprehensive financial analysis of Royal Dutch Shell (RDS), focusing on its performance over a two-year period. The analysis includes a company overview, detailing its operations as a British-Dutch oil and gas company and its position as a major player in the industry. The report examines cash flow trends, highlighting fluctuations in operating, investing, and financing activities, including changes in dividend payments and share repurchases. Revenue decomposition is analyzed, comparing domestic and international sales, with a focus on geographical areas such as Europe, Asia, and the USA. The impact of currency exchange rates, specifically USD/CAD and USD/EUR, on international sales is also discussed, along with an assessment of exchange rate risks and the company's hedging strategies. The report calculates the cost of capital using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and examines factors influencing stock price changes, including the impact of falling energy prices and economic slowdowns on the company's profitability. References to relevant financial reports and news articles support the analysis, providing a detailed understanding of Royal Dutch Shell's financial health and performance within the global oil and gas market.