Ok is there a mutter from the gutter going about today or what?
Shares are now consolidated, payout deadline gone, no official
news......??????

(scratches head......)

Any clues among us beautiful BB'ers this afternoon?

Only down 16% over a 12 month period. Maybe a safe haven in troubled times?
Divi yield was 4.77 up to march 2008. Remains to be seen if this continues.
Next divi date late Nov.

"Went ex. dividend today, be interested to see just how long it takes the price to recover in the current climate"...a year on and the same question. Also a down day (so far) on the footsie. I've already banked the divi and bought some more on the drop today. A safer outfit then NG is hard to imagine. Good luck all.

Nice rise today and fresh air above.

National Grid Sees Trading In Line; Sound Financial Position





LONDON -(Dow Jones)- National Grid PLC (NG.LN), an international electricity and gas company, said Monday it is trading in line with expectations and it sees a strong operational and financial performance in 2009 to 2010; the group also confirmed it is in a sound financial position.

MAIN FACTS:

-Moody's credit ratings reaffirmed with stable outlook

-Continued progress in U.S. rate case filings

-Continues to trade in line with expectations of delivering a strong performance in 2009/10 across the businesses.

-In particular the group expects a substantial improvement in profitability in the Electricity Distribution and Generation business and continued good momentum in the Transmission business.

-The GBP3.4 billionn investment programme for the current year remains on target.

-The majority of this year's GBP2.5 billionn funding requirement has already been raised, with funding for around a further GBP400 million required in the current year.

-the company is in a sound financial position, National Grid expects the effective interest rate to continue to fall in the current year and on July 20, Moody's reaffirmed the credit ratings and changed its outlook from negative to stable.

-The company is well positioned to deliver a year of strong performance which will continue to underpin the 8% dividend growth policy through to March 2012.

-Continues to work with regulators and policy makers to deliver improved regulatory frameworks which will benefit both customers and shareholders.

-the company welcomes the recent U.K. Low Carbon Transition Plan White Paper and look forward to working with all parties to reduce U.K. carbon emissions by a third by 2020.

-Further progress has been made with the rate case filings in the U.S..

-Following the approval of the Rhode Island gas rate case last year with a return on equity of 10.5%, the company have received approval for two further rate cases for the U.S. gas businesses

-The company's NiMo gas rate case, recommended by New York Public Service Commission staff, was approved in full on May. 14, with a base return on equity of 10.2%.

-The New Hampshire gas rate case was approved on May 29, although the company was disappointed with the allowed return on equity of 9.54%, which was out of line with other regulatory decisions.

-In Massachusetts and Rhode Island the company filed electric rate cases on May. 15, and 1 June respectively.

-These filings will benefit both customers and shareholders by supporting much needed investment and full recovery of costs.

-The company expects a conclusion to be reached around the end of the year in Massachusetts and early next year in Rhode Island.

UPDATE:National Grid Mulls Expandin LNG Capacity At UK's Grain





(Updates with European imports.)

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- U.K. natural gas grid operator National Grid PLC (NGG) is considering making more space available for unloading and temporary storage of liquefied natural gas at its Isle of Grain importation terminal, the company said Monday.

Commissioned in July 2005 and expanded in December 2008, the terminal in southeast England can provide 9.8 million metric tons of LNG a year. However, it is hoped it will be able to offer an additional 5 million tons of LNG capacity a year between winter 2011 and winter 2012, and the operating company is considering expanding this further.

U.K. oil and gas company BP PLC (BP), state-owned Algerian energy company Sonatrach, U.K. utility Centrica PLC (CNA.LN) and French utility GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) are the capacity holders at the terminal.

"This was the first U.K. LNG importation terminal of the modern era, and will have the capacity to meet 20% of Britain's gas demand by winter 2012," said Peter Boreham, National Grid's Director of U.K. LNG.

"Our investment in the existing three phases is near GBP1 billion and if there is market appetite for more capacity then we'll look to invest further and develop Grain phase 4."

European imports of LNG are projected to hit a record 4.554 million metric tons in July, according to data from analysts at consultancy Waterborne, a 40% increase over figures for July, 2008; and will reach 4.169 million tons in August, a 45% jump on the year.

-By Angela Henshall, Dow Jones Newswires; +44 (0)20 7842 9285; angela.henshall@dowjones.com

Half year report for the six months ended 30 September 2009 (unaudited)

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Goes ex-divi wed 2nd Dec '09.

Harry this been a good share for my ISA - last lot bought after last divi high 520's.

National Grid Massachusetts $44 Million Electric Rate Case Approved





LONDON -(Dow Jones)- National Grid Plc (NG.LN), an electricity and gas company, announced Tuesday it has received the approval of a new $44 million rate plan for its electricity distribution business in Massachusetts.

MAIN FACTS:

-The MA DPU order approved a $44 million rate increase, with effect from January 1, 2010.

-In addition, the MA DPU approved a deferral mechanism for the recovery of $24 million of costs associated with the December 2008 ice storm.

-Main features of the order included:

* 10.35% return on equity, with an assumed equity ratio of 43.15% and a $1,52 billion rate base

* Volume - revenue decoupling

* An annual capital investment tracker

* Annual trackers for pensions and OPEB costs

* Improved bad debt recovery allowances.

-This business represents about 10% of National Grid's U.S. operations.

-The Massachusetts Department of Utilities (MA DPU) decision results in 60% of its U.S. operations now being covered by new rate plans.

-This is the first new electricity distribution rate plan National Grid will operate under since 1999.

Massachusetts Governor: National Grid To Negotiate For Cape Wind Power





NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- National Grid PLC (NGG) will negotiate to buy power from a long-planned wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass., helping to move along what's likely to be the nation's first offshore wind facility, the Massachusetts' governor office said Wednesday.

Gov. Deval Patrick said in a statement that National Grid will soon file with state regulators to start negotiations with Cape Wind. A long-term contract is critical to obtaining financing for the project planned for Nantucket Sound, his office said.

The controversial project has faced major delays as local residents raised numerous objections, and the developers still await a decision from the U.S. Department of Interior, which is seen as the project's last major hurdle.

"National Grid supports the Commonwealth's goal to expand renewable generation in Massachusetts, including offshore wind," said National Grid President Tom King in a statement.

-By Mark Peters, Dow Jones Newswires; 212-416-2457; mark.peters@dowjones.com

Interim management Statement.

HIGHLIGHTS



Well positioned for another year of strong performance, in line with our expectations

Continued regulatory progress in US: Niagara Mohawk electric rate case filed 29 January

UK transmission price control review to be rolled over for another year to April 2013

In line with its policy, the Board expects to recommend an 8% increase in the full year dividend

Finals on 20th May.

National Grid plc
Results for the year ended 31 March 2010

HIGHLIGHTS

Strong performance
Earnings per share up 14%1
8% increase recommended in full year dividend; policy reaffirmed to 2012
Good progress with US rate case filings
Capital investment of GBP3.3bn; in line with plans
Capital investment plan of GBP22bn targeted over the next five years
Fully underwritten rights issue announced to raise GBP3.2bn after expenses
Full details are set out in a separate announcement released today
Positive outlook for 2010/11 with current trading in line with our
expectations


National Grid To Raise GBP3.2 Billion Via 2:5 Rights Issue/335P
LONDON (Dow Jones)

U.K. utility firm National Grid PLC said Thursday it plans to raise GBP3.2 billion via a fully underwritten 2:5 rights issue of 990.44 million new shares at 335 pence each.

MAIN FACTS:

-Issue price represents a 44% discount to the closing middle market price per ordinary share, adjusted for the recommended final dividend for 2009/10 of 24.84 pence, on May 19 and a discount of 36% to the theoretical ex-rights price on the same basis.

-The funds will allow the Group to fund a significant increase in its U.K. capital investment; maintain single A credit ratings for its U.K. operating companies; and strengthen the Company's long-term competitive position.

-Group capital investment is forecast to total GBP22 billion in aggregate over the next five years

-National Grid intends to maintain its policy of targeting an 8% per annum increase in dividend until March 31, 2012, after adjusting the 2009/10 dividend to take account of the bonus element of the rights issue.

-Beyond 2012, National Grid intends to pursue a policy that targets real growth in dividends reflecting the strong growth prospects of the business.

-Shares closed Wednesday at 620 pence valuing the company at GBP1.54 billion.

Can anyone please explain this to me. Holding NG 494 shares

You will be able to buy 2 shares @335p for every 5 you hold. So for you - 197.6 shares.

Thank's Skinny. What if I do not wish to buy any new shares,

Then your rights will be sold and you will recieve the proceeds. Have a look here.

Thank's

MAM say they are not putting NG.N (the nil paid) on Level 2. Strange.

Price Data
National Grid (NP-11/06/2010) (NG.N)

Currency UK Pounds
Price 132.25p
Change Today 0.000p
Volume 9,010,024
--10 Close 0.000p
Shares Issued 990.44m
Market Cap 1,309.86m
Year End 31-Mar-10