National Grid plc
Monday 26th January 2009
Directors' interests in National Grid plc (NG.) Ordinary Shares
On Friday 23rd January, Bob Catell purchased a further 2,000 American Depositary Receipts ('ADRs') in the US; made up of 1,200 at $43.58 per share; 700 at $43.55 per share and 100 at $43.54 per share (equivalent to 10,000 ordinary shares).
This takes his total interest to 71,455 ADRs (equivalent to 357,275 ordinary shares- comprised of options over 317,275 shares and a total of 40,000 held beneficially).
Directors' Other Appointment
In accordance with Listing rule 9.6.14(2), the Company informs that it has noted the recent announcement by DSG International plc that John Allan, our non-executive Director, will be appointed Chairman of DSG International plc on 2 September 2009 and he is expected to be appointed a non-executive director of DSG prior to that date.
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Contact: D C Forward
Assistant Secretary
0207 004 3226