Dividend

Benchmark Group PLC
5 March 2001

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs 
MNEMONIC CODE         *BMK
SEDOL CODE            *106-306
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *1.95p
PERIOD                *Six months to 31-12-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *14-03-01
RECORD DATE           *16-03-01
PAYMENT DATE          *10-04-01
NOTES *