Dividend

Smart(J.)&Co(Contractors) PLC
2 November 2000

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *SMJ
SEDOL CODE              *815-301
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *7.95p
PERIOD                  *Year ended 31-07-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *27-11-00
RECORD DATE             *01-12-00
PAYMENT DATE            *18-12-00
NOTES *