Final Dividend Notification

Rights and Issues Inv Trust PLC
13 March 2000

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Inc Shs, Cap Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *RIII, RIIC
SEDOL CODE              *739-207, 739-229
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *16.25p, 1.125p
PERIOD                  *12 Mths ended 31-12-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *20-03-00
RECORD DATE             *24-03-00
PAYMENT DATE            *31-03-00
NOTES *