Record Capital Investment
National Grid delivered a record capital investment of £9.8 billion, reflecting a 20% increase from the previous year, with significant progress in major projects across the UK and the Northeast U.S.
Strong Financial Performance
Underlying operating profit increased by 12% to £5.4 billion, and underlying earnings per share rose by 2% to 73.3p, slightly ahead of guidance.
Regulated Asset Growth
The company reported regulated asset growth of 10.5%, driven by substantial capital investment.
Dividend Increase
The Board declared a final dividend of 30.88p per share, bringing the total annual dividend to 46.72p, an increase of 3.21%.
UK Electricity Transmission Success
Investment in UK Electricity Transmission increased by 57% to £3 billion, with significant projects like the UK's largest battery storage and offshore wind farm connections.