Dividend

SMG PLC
11 September 2001

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *SMG
SEDOL CODE            *432-540
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *1.5p
PERIOD                *Six months ended 30-06-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *24-10-01
RECORD DATE           *26-10-01
PAYMENT DATE          *13-11-01
NOTES *