Dividend

BPT PLC
21 November 2000

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *BPT
SEDOL CODE            *117-568
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *5p
PERIOD                *Half year ended 05-10-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *27-11-00
RECORD DATE           *01-12-00
PAYMENT DATE          *05-01-01
NOTES *