Determination of initial conversion price of Bonds

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National Grid PLC

09 October 2015

 



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9 October 2015

Determination of the initial conversion price of the non-dilutive convertible bonds due 2020

As announced on 24 September 2015, National Grid North America, Inc. ("NGNA") successfully placed £400 million non-dilutive convertible bonds due 2020 (the "Bonds") with 0.90% coupon and a conversion premium of 30.0%.

The initial conversion price for the Bonds will be £11.9306, which represents a premium of 30.0% above the share reference price, which was determined (by reference to National Grid plc's share reference price in the manner described in the 24 September 2015 announcement) to be £9.1774.

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