Interim Dividend Notification

RIGHTS & ISSUES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
16th July 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*RIGHTS AND ISSUES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Inc Shs
MNEMONIC CODE       *RIII
SEDOL CODE          *739-207
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *6.25p
PERIOD              *Six Months ended 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *16-08-99
RECORD DATE         *20-08-99
PAYMENT DATE        *30-09-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info n/av
NOTES               *