Interim Dividend

Smith(David S)(Holdings) PLC
8 December 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *SMDS
SEDOL CODE            *822-011
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *2.7p
PERIOD                *Half year to 30-10-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *17-01-00
RECORD DATE           *21-01-00
PAYMENT DATE          *15-03-00
NOTES *