Interim Dividend Notification

HW Group PLC           
8 December 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *HWG
SEDOL CODE            *292-603
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *1p
PERIOD                *6 Mths Ended 30-09-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *29-12-99
RECORD DATE           *06-01-00
PAYMENT DATE          *09-02-00
NOTES *