Interim Dividend

BROWN (N) GROUP PLC
7 October 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*BROWN (N) GROUP PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE       *BWNG
SEDOL CODE          *147-297
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *2.7p
PERIOD              *26 Wks to 28-08-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *15-11-99
RECORD DATE         *19-11-99
PAYMENT DATE        *21-12-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info n/av
NOTES               *