National Grid plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K, dated July 23, 2026, is a report of a foreign private issuer filed by National Grid plc. The filing serves as an announcement regarding a capital update following the operation of the company's Scrip Dividend Scheme for the 2025/26 final dividend.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on share capital and voting rights.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the issuance of 50,862,899 ordinary shares under the Scrip Dividend Scheme. Consequently, the company's registered capital and voting share count have been updated.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is a procedural update regarding share capital.
Key Facts for Investors
- Shares Issued: 50,862,899 ordinary shares were issued for the 2025/26 final dividend.
- Total Registered Capital: 5,249,831,589 ordinary shares.
- Treasury Shares: 223,039,126 shares are held as treasury shares.
- Voting Rights: The balance of shares with voting rights is 5,026,792,463.
- Regulatory Use: The figure of 5,026,792,463 is the denominator for calculating notification thresholds under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.