Dividend

Shires Smaller Companies PLC
21 February 2002

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *SHD
SEDOL CODE              *806-372
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *4.75p
TOTAL                   *13.75p
PERIOD                  *Year Ended 31-12-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *06-03-02
RECORD DATE             *08-03-02
PAYMENT DATE            *28-03-02
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