Here it is, your all new National Grid thread. The chart features Bollinger Bands, MACD, 50 and 200 day SMAs.

Web Site Link:

http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk


Here's the link to the old NG. thread

Yep, 3% very nice.

I wish :-)

Yeah, That would be nice wouldn't it -):

National Grid Management Discusses H1 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

National Grid PLC [NG.] Ex-divi wed 4th Dec (14.49 p)

The thicker the line the more likely it is to hold? Lets hope so! ;o)

Yes it does look like it was drawn by a child of 5!

Finally £7.90p?

We could be in for a good ride again Skinny. There was a golden cross on the chart just over a week ago. Poking its head above 790, so hopefully back over 800 very quickly and then on to new highs. The political hot air about high energy prices has now died down, so no reason for it not to make progress.

It does look promising!

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Interim Management Statement

HIGHLIGHTS

Further progress in line with expectations towards a good full year result
· UK - good outcome expected both from efficiencies against regulatory "totex" cost allowances and from other incentivised performance
· US - separation of Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) management service activities completed on time on 31 December 2013 - over 2,000 employees transferred to new operator
· Strong network performance across all businesses in challenging winter conditions
· Capital investment of around £3.5bn expected to drive continued healthy growth in regulated asset value this year

Steve Holliday, Chief Executive, said:

"Our businesses made further progress through to the end of January toward achieving our priorities for the year. We are investing in our networks for the benefit of customers and maintaining a strong focus on efficiency and incentive performance.

Our networks performed well, demonstrating strong resilience during some difficult weather conditions in both the US and UK. I believe that this shows the benefits of our investment in process development and infrastructure and the continued dedication of our front line colleagues.

We reconfirm our positive outlook for 2013/14 - overall, we are well positioned to deliver another year of good operating performance and sustainable dividend growth."

BUSINESS UPDATE

To date National Grid has delivered good network performance for customers despite adverse winter weather conditions in both the UK and US.

In the UK recent investment in flood defences for critical sites over the past few years has helped to minimise any cost or reliability impact on National Grid's operations from recent bad weather.

In the US, there has been some extremely cold weather in recent weeks along with an ice storm in upstate New York and Massachusetts in December. The ice storm resulted in around 150,000 National Grid customers being temporarily without power due to damage to the local electricity distribution systems. National Grid's workforce responded well to these challenges, rapidly restoring power to customers. Disruption and costs related to extreme weather to date have been much lower than in the previous two years.

In December, the US business successfully separated its Long Island electricity transmission and distribution activities, where National Grid previously managed LIPA's assets under a management services contract. As a result over 2,000 National Grid employees transferred on 31 December 2013 to the new business operators, together with associated financial systems and other equipment.

Completing the financial systems aspects of the LIPA separation now allows a full focus on concluding the new US systems and financial processes projects. Work is now focused on implementing further system improvements and reducing ongoing costs including those associated with manual processes in the production of regulatory and statutory financial information. Expected costs remain in line with previous guidance and completion is still expected in 2014.

Business environment

Key elements of the UK electricity generation environment are largely consistent with those discussed in National Grid's half year results statement published in November 2013. Expected generation connections to, and disconnections from, the transmission grid over the next twelve months are largely unchanged, although further updates are possible before the year end. Consultation on new balancing services arrangements has made good progress, with Ofgem having approved two new mechanisms to be introduced ready, if required, for the winter of 2014/15. With continued tightening of plant margins expected into next winter and into 2015/16, these new services could provide additional tools to support the operation of the system.

In the US, environmental and economic advantages remain key drivers of growth in demand for new distribution infrastructure and connections. National Grid continues to make progress on developing new transmission and generation infrastructure that should deliver attractive medium to long term growth.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

There have been no material changes to the financial position of the Company. National Grid's balance sheet remains strong, underpinning the stable credit ratings and the continued ability to raise funding in debt markets at competitive rates.

OUTLOOK

Outlook is unchanged from that stated in National Grid's half year results statement published in November 2013. The Group is well positioned to deliver another year of good operating performance and sustainable dividend growth.

TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

National Grid is making no updates to the technical guidance published in the half year results statement of 21 November 2013.

A perspective from "over there"!

In The Pursuit Of Dividends: National Grid

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Full Yesr results

Steve Holliday, Chief Executive, said: "National Grid delivered a solid year of financial performance, led by a good start to our eight year price controls in the UK and consolidation of underlying operational improvements in our US operations. During the year we invested over £3.4bn in essential infrastructure while delivering one of our best years ever in terms of network reliability and resilience. At the same time, we delivered strong cost efficiencies, particularly in the UK where around £70m of the savings will benefit customer bills starting in 2015/16."

Good operational and strategic progress led by efficiencies and investment
UK: Early preparation helped to deliver a strong first year under new RIIO price controls
· Total expenditure ("totex") efficiencies earned in 2013/14 contributed 120 bps to overall UK Return on Equity outperformance of 260 bps
· Around £70m customer share of efficiencies will help to reduce future bills
· Regulated investment of £2.0bn contributed to 5% UK RAV growth; up £1.1bn to £24.9bn

US: Benefits from new rate plans in New York and Rhode Island and focused cost control helped to offset general inflationary pressures on underlying costs
· Return on Equity 9.0% (2012: 9.2%)
· Capital investment of $2.0bn contributed to 9% US Rate Base growth of $1.3bn to $16.3bn (5% growth excluding working capital increases)

Solid overall financial performance maintaining strong financial position
· Group Return on Equity 11.4% (2012/13: 11.7%)
· Value Added1 of £2.1bn or 57.2p per share

· Adjusted operating profit up 1%, profit before tax up 2%
· Adjusted earnings per share up 5% to 54.0p
· Recommended final dividend of 27.54p/share (2012/13: 26.36p); full year dividend expected to be up 2.9% to 42.03p (2012/13: 40.85p), in line with inflation
· Good cash flow metrics, sustained A- credit ratings and stable gearing

A Final Dividend of 27.54p will be paid on 20 August 2014 to shareholders who are on the register of members at 6 June 2014 and a scrip dividend will be offered as an alternative.

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A new high earlier @896p

No RNS so is the drop because of the Divi, if not why?