Dividend

Smith(David S)(Holdings) PLC
6 December 2000

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *SMDS
SEDOL CODE            *822-011
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *2.8p
PERIOD                *Half year to 28-10-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *15-01-01
RECORD DATE           *19-01-01
PAYMENT DATE          *14-03-01
NOTES *