Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by National Grid plc is dated January 31, 2012. The report serves to disclose a corporate governance event rather than financial performance results. The filing references an announcement sent to the London Stock Exchange regarding a Board Appointment.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a notification of a board appointment and does not contain financial statements or operational metrics.
Material Changes
No material financial changes versus a prior comparable period are reported in this filing. The only material change disclosed is the appointment of a new member to the Board of Directors.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The content is limited strictly to the procedural disclosure of the board appointment.
Key Facts for Investors
- Event: National Grid plc announced a Board Appointment on January 31, 2012.
- Source: The announcement was originally sent to the London Stock Exchange (Exhibit 99.1).
- Financial Data: No financial data is included in this specific filing; investors should refer to the company's Form 20-F for financial results.
- Signatory: The report was signed by David C Forward, Assistant Secretary.