BRITISH ASSETS TRUST PLC
TO: RNS
DATE 19 August 2008
FROM: British Assets Trust plc
The following replaces the dividend announcement made on 19 August 2008 under RNS number 6380B. Correction of the last date for receipt of mandate instructions for those shareholders who wish to join the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
Third Quarterly Dividend
The Board of British Assets Trust plc announces that it is declaring a third quarterly dividend, in respect of the year to 30 September 2008, of 1.4 pence per share on the ordinary shares of the Company. This dividend will be paid on 10 October 2008 to shareholders on the register on 12 September 2008.
The last date for receipt of mandate instructions for those shareholders who wish to join the Dividend Reinvestment Plan is 19 September 2008.
For further information please contact:
G R Hay Smith
Company Secretary
F&C Investment Business Ltd
Tel: 0207 628 8000