Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: National Grid plc
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: July 21, 2006
Purpose: Voluntary filing to incorporate exhibits by reference into a Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-135407) filed on June 28, 2006.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a procedural filing to attach legal exhibits rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this document. The filing relates to the execution of a new debt instrument and underwriting agreement.
Guidance, Outlook, and Material Events
- Debt Issuance: The filing includes the Form of First Supplemental Indenture and Security Certificate for 6.30% Notes Due 2016.
- Underwriting: Includes a Form of Underwriting Agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as representatives.
- Management Commentary: No outlook or management commentary is provided in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the terms and pricing of the 6.30% Notes Due 2016 in the full Registration Statement on Form F-3.
- Confirm the total amount of debt issued under the underwriting agreement referenced in Exhibit 1.1.
- Review the full Form F-3 (File No. 333-135407) for financial data and risk factors not included in this 6-K summary.