Dividend Notification

Smith(David S)(Holdings) PLC
28 June 2000

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *SMDS
SEDOL CODE              *822-011
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *5.8p
TOTAL                   *8.5p
PERIOD                  *Year ended 29-04-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *14-08-00
RECORD DATE             *18-08-00
PAYMENT DATE            *03-10-00
NOTES *