
Shell Plc (NYSE:SHEL) will write down up to $5 billion following its decision to exit Russia, more than previously disclosed. The post-tax impairments of between $4 billion and $5 billion in the first quarter will not impact its earnings, Shell said in an update ahead of its earnings announcement on May 5.
Shell had previously said the Russia writedowns would reach around $3.4 billion. A Shell spokesperson said that the increase was due to additional potential impacts around contracts, writedowns of receivables, and credit losses in Russia.