Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: National Grid plc
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: January 27, 2015
Context: This filing references an announcement sent to the London Stock Exchange regarding the cessation of Interim Management Statements (IMS) for the first and third quarters.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document serves as a procedural notice regarding disclosure practices rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
- Disclosure Practice Change: National Grid plc announced it is stopping the issuance of Interim Management Statements (IMS) for the first quarter (Q1) and third quarter (Q3).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain financial guidance, management commentary on operational outlook, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies. The primary content is the notification of the change in reporting frequency for interim statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific date and content of the London Stock Exchange announcement referenced as Exhibit 99.1.
- Confirm the rationale provided by management for discontinuing Q1 and Q3 IMS reports.
- Review subsequent filings (e.g., Form 20-F or annual reports) for the next available financial data points.