Interim Dividend

F.B.D. HOLDINGS PLC
1 September 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*F.B.D. HOLDINGS PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs.
MNEMONIC CODE       *45EW
SEDOL CODE          *329-028
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *6.5 Euro cents
PERIOD              *Half Year ended 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *13-09-99
RECORD DATE         *17-09-99
PAYMENT DATE        *22-10-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info n/av
NOTES               *