National Grid
Article Abstract:
National Grid is an electricity transmission company which is also involved in telecoms, a high growth sector. The company is expanding in the US where it has a 20-year regulatory agreement. The telecoms activities are not easy to value, and the company could be affected by a regulatory review of its transmissions business.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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National Grid
Article Abstract:
The performance of National Grid is assessed, including the impact of acquisitions.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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National Grid
Article Abstract:
National Grid offers defensive benefits to investors concerned about the market. The company runs and owns the transmission system for electricity in Wales and England. Its activities are subject to regulations, but shortfalls canbe carried over, allowing a smoothing of turnover fluctations. The company is also expanding into telecoms in Brazil as well as the UK, and plans expansion in the US electricity industry. This could bring long-term benefits which are not reflected in the company's stock price.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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