Qatar Investment Authority in National Grid gas distribution business (61% stake)
Announced. First disclosed May 18, 2017, in an issuer or fund release (source).
- Investor
- Qatar Investment Authority (Qatar)
- Investor as named in source
- Qatar Investment Authority (consortium member)
- Target
- National Grid gas distribution business (61% stake)
- Target country
- United Kingdom
- Sector
- Energy, Mining and Utilities
- First disclosed
- May 18, 2017, Issuer or fund release
- Amount
- Not stated
- Stake at first disclosure
- Not stated
- Source text
The Consortium comprises Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), Allianz Capital Partners, Hermes Investment Management, CIC Capital Corporation, Qatar Investment Authority, Dalmore Capital and Amber Infrastructure Limited/International Public Partnerships.
Source Filings and Releases
| Date | Document | Stated stake | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2017 | National Grid plc release | Not applicable | View |
Cite: Middle East Forum, “Qatar Investment Authority in National Grid gas distribution business (61% stake),” Gulf Sovereign Holdings, accessed October 13, 2026, https://statemoney.meforum.org/deal/qia-national-grid-gas-distribution-business-61-stake/.
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