National Grid (NGG) updates voting rights as CFO acquires shares under incentive plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
National Grid plc reports updated voting rights and a routine executive share purchase. As of 28 February 2026, the company had 5,198,968,690 ordinary shares in issue, including 227,659,512 held as treasury shares, leaving 4,971,309,178 shares carrying voting rights.
The filing also records that Chief Financial Officer Andy Agg acquired 11 ordinary shares on 9 March 2026 at GBP 13.243355 each through a monthly purchase under National Grid’s Share Incentive Plan, a regular employee share scheme.
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Key Figures
Ordinary shares in issue: 5,198,968,690 shares
Treasury shares: 227,659,512 shares
Shares with voting rights: 4,971,309,178 shares
+2 more
5 metrics
Ordinary shares in issue
5,198,968,690 shares
Registered capital as of 28 February 2026
Treasury shares
227,659,512 shares
Held as treasury shares as of 28 February 2026
Shares with voting rights
4,971,309,178 shares
Voting rights denominator as of 28 February 2026
CFO share purchase volume
11 shares
Monthly Share Incentive Plan purchase on 9 March 2026
CFO share purchase price
GBP 13.243355 per share
Share Incentive Plan acquisition on London Stock Exchange
Key Terms
treasury shares, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, Market Abuse Regulation, Share Incentive Plan, +1 more
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Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, National Grid under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules."
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.
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.
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.
FAQ
What voting rights update did National Grid (NGG) disclose in this Form 6-K?
National Grid reported that as of 28 February 2026, it had 5,198,968,690 ordinary shares in issue, of which 227,659,512 were held in treasury, leaving 4,971,309,178 shares with voting rights for FCA disclosure calculations.
Why does National Grid (NGG) publish its total voting rights figure?
National Grid publishes its voting rights figure so investors can use 4,971,309,178 voting shares as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify the FCA of their interest or any change in interest under Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.