Financial News

Close period trading update for the six months year ended 31 March 2006
National Grid plc (the “Group”) is today issuing its trading update as it enters its close period ahead of the announcement of its preliminary results on Thursday 18 May 2006. The Group ...

National Grid announces agreed acquisition of Keyspan
National Grid and KeySpan today announce that they have reached agreement under which National Grid will acquire KeySpan for $42.00 (£24.00) per share in cash. The terms of the agreement value ...

Discussions with KeySpan Corporation
National Grid has noted the recent press speculation regarding discussions between National Grid and KeySpan Corporation (“KeySpan”). The Directors of National Grid confirm that they are ...

National Grid Announces Agreement to Acquire Rhode Island Gas Distribution Business
Rhode Island gas distribution business to be acquired from Southern Union Company for $575m (£329m) Significantly expands National Grid's gas distribution activities in the Northeastern US ...

Planned Chief Executive Succession
National Grid plc (“National Grid”) today announces the intention of Roger Urwin, Group Chief Executive, to retire from National Grid at the end of this calendar year and the appointment of Steve ...

Interim results for the year ended 30 Sept 2005
Strong earnings growth. Positive outlook. - Earnings per share up 12% - Strong operating performance - Successful completion of gas network sales - £2.5bn profit on disposal - ...

Close period trading update for the six months ended 30 Sept 2005
National Grid plc (the “Group”) is today issuing its trading update prior to entering its close period and the announcement of its interim results on Thursday 17 November 2005. These will be the ...

Unaudited September 2004 IFRS comparatives
With effect from 1 April 2005, National Grid plc (formerly National Grid Transco plc) is required to report its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting ...

IFRS conversion statement
With effect from 1 April 2005, National Grid plc (formerly National Grid Transco plc) is required to report its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting ...

Return of Capital to Shareholders
National Grid Transco plc ("National Grid Transco" or the "Company") announces that it is posting a circular to its shareholders and convening an extraordinary general meeting, to be held on 25 July ...

Sales of four gas distribution networks completed
National Grid Transco plc today announces that it has completed the sales of four of its regional gas distribution networks for a total cash consideration of £5.8 billion. The North of England ...

Preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2005
Good operating performance, especially in the USA year of significant strategic achievement Gas distribution network sales completion expected 1 June 2005Acquisition of Crown Castle UK - ...