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[DewDiligence]

That relative magnitude of difference between the two share classes is not uncommon.

[DewDiligence]

Shell announces limited buyback plan to offset dilution from shareholders who take their dividend payments in RDS-A shares:

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1306965/000130901413000241/htm_7561.htm

Only RDS-B shares will be repurchased, but the action clearly benefits both classes of shareholders.