National Grid (NGG) updates voting rights and reports small PDMR share deals
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
National Grid plc reports its share capital and two small insider-related share transactions. As of 31 March 2026, the company had 5,198,968,690 ordinary shares in issue, including 225,541,858 held in treasury, leaving 4,973,426,832 shares with voting rights for regulatory disclosure calculations.
The filing also notes that Chief Financial Officer Andy Agg acquired 11 ordinary shares on 7 April 2026 through a monthly purchase under the Share Incentive Plan. In a separate disclosure, closely associated person Jacqueline Agg acquired small numbers of shares via automatic dividend reinvestment on the London Stock Exchange.
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Key Figures
Ordinary shares in issue: 5,198,968,690 shares
Treasury shares: 225,541,858 shares
Shares with voting rights: 4,973,426,832 shares
+5 more
8 metrics
Ordinary shares in issue
5,198,968,690 shares
Registered capital as of 31 March 2026
Treasury shares
225,541,858 shares
Held in treasury, no voting rights
Shares with voting rights
4,973,426,832 shares
Voting denominator as of 31 March 2026
CFO SIP purchase
11 shares at GBP 13.1892
Monthly Share Incentive Plan buy on 7 April 2026
Dividend reinvestment trade 1
51 shares at £9.8933
Automatic reinvestment by Jacqueline Agg
Dividend reinvestment trade 2
30 shares at £9.6700
Automatic reinvestment by Jacqueline Agg
Dividend reinvestment trade 3
53 shares at £10.4000
Automatic reinvestment by Jacqueline Agg
Dividend reinvestment trade 4
27 shares at £11.5128
Automatic reinvestment by Jacqueline Agg
Key Terms
Total Voting Rights, treasury shares, Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities, Market Abuse Regulation, +2 more
6 terms
Total Voting Rights financial
"Announcement sent to the London Stock Exchange on 01 April 2026 — Total Voting Rights"
The total voting rights number is the count of shares that carry the right to vote at a company’s shareholder meetings, reflecting how much voting power exists in the market. Investors use it to understand control and influence—like knowing how many votes are in play when measuring ownership stakes, calculating a shareholder’s voting percentage, or assessing how easy it would be for a holder to sway decisions.
Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities regulatory
"Notification of Transactions of Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ('PDMRs')"
Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities are the key people in a company who make big decisions, like top managers or executives. Knowing who they are is important because their actions can influence the company’s success or failure, and they are often required to share information about their dealings to ensure transparency for investors and the public.
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"This announcement is made in accordance with Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation ('MAR')."
Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.
closely associated person regulatory
"closely associated person of a PDMR and were identified as part of year-end exercise"
FAQ
What total voting rights does National Grid plc (NGG) report as of 31 March 2026?
National Grid reports 4,973,426,832 ordinary shares with voting rights as of 31 March 2026. Shareholders may use this figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify holdings under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
What transaction did National Grid plc (NGG) CFO Andy Agg report under MAR?
Chief Financial Officer Andy Agg reported a monthly purchase of 11 ordinary shares under the Share Incentive Plan at a price of GBP 13.1892 per share. This routine acquisition is disclosed as a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR) transaction under the Market Abuse Regulation.
Why does National Grid plc (NGG) publish a voting rights update?
National Grid publishes voting rights updates to inform investors of the current number of shares with voting rights. This helps shareholders determine if their holdings cross disclosure thresholds set by the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, ensuring compliance with transparency requirements.