Interim Dividend Notification

McBride PLC
2 March 2000

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *MCB
SEDOL CODE            *574-635
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *2.6p
PERIOD                *6 months ended 31-12-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *10-04-00
RECORD DATE           *14-04-00
PAYMENT DATE          *18-05-00
NOTES *