National Grid (NEWEN) updates voting rights after scrip shares issuance

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

National Grid plc reports an updated share capital and voting rights position following the operation of its Scrip Dividend Scheme for the 2025/26 interim dividend. Earlier on 13 January 2026, the company issued 7,084,688 ordinary shares under the scheme. After this issuance, National Grid's registered capital consists of 5,198,968,690 ordinary shares in total, of which 230,306,051 shares are held in treasury and 4,968,662,639 shares carry voting rights. Shareholders may use the figure of 4,968,662,639 as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify their interest or changes in their interest under the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date: 13 January 2026

Commission File Number: 001-14958

NATIONAL GRID plc

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

England and Wales

(Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 

1-3 Strand, London, WC2N 5EH, United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive office)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Exhibit 99.1 Announcement sent to the London Stock Exchange on 13 January 2026 — Voting Rights and Capital Update

Exhibit 99.1

13 January 2026

National Grid plc ('National Grid' or 'Company')

Voting Rights and Capital Update

National Grid confirms that, following the issue of 7,084,688 ordinary shares earlier today in relation to the operation of the Scrip Dividend Scheme for the 2025/26 interim dividend, National Grid's registered capital consists of 5,198,968,690 ordinary shares, of which 230,306,051 shares are held as treasury shares; leaving a balance of 4,968,662,639 shares with voting rights.  

The figure of 4,968,662,639 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, National Grid under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.   

The current terms and conditions of the Scrip Dividend Scheme are available in the Investors section on the Company's website and from Equiniti on 0800 169 7775 or help.shareview.co.uk. 

Julian Baddeley

Group Company Secretary

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	NATIONAL GRID plc
	By:	Beth Melges
		Beth Melges Head of Plc Governance

Date: 13 January 2026

FAQ

What change did National Grid plc report in this Form 6-K?

National Grid plc reported an updated position on its share capital and voting rights after issuing 7,084,688 ordinary shares in connection with the Scrip Dividend Scheme for the 2025/26 interim dividend.

How many ordinary shares does National Grid plc now have in issue?

Following the latest issuance, National Grid plc states that its registered capital consists of 5,198,968,690 ordinary shares.

How many National Grid plc shares are held in treasury and how many have voting rights?

National Grid plc reports that 230,306,051 ordinary shares are held as treasury shares, leaving 4,968,662,639 shares with voting rights.

What is the relevance of the 4,968,662,639 voting shares figure for National Grid plc investors?

The company explains that 4,968,662,639 shares with voting rights may be used by shareholders as the denominator to determine whether they must notify their interest in, or any change to their interest in, National Grid under the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

What is the Scrip Dividend Scheme mentioned by National Grid plc?

National Grid plc states that the updated capital position follows the issue of shares in relation to the operation of its Scrip Dividend Scheme for the 2025/26 interim dividend. It notes that the current terms and conditions of this scheme are available in the Investors section of the company's website and from Equiniti.

Where can shareholders find more information on National Grid plc's Scrip Dividend Scheme?

National Grid plc indicates that the terms and conditions of the Scrip Dividend Scheme are available in the Investors section on the company's website and from Equiniti via telephone at 0800 169 7775 or online at help.shareview.co.uk.