Dividend and interest payment

R.E.A.Hldgs PLC
20 November 2000


At a board meeting held today payment of interest and dividend due for the
period ending 31 December 2000 was authorised in respect of the undermentioned
loan stock/shares of this company:

12% unsecured loan stock 2000
9% cumulative preference shares

Payment will be made on 31 December 2000 to holders of preference shares and
loan stock on the register at the close of business 8 December.