Interim Dividend Notification

Cropper(James) PLC
15 November 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *CRPR
SEDOL CODE            *234-605
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *1.8p
PERIOD                *26 Weeks ended 02-10-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *20-12-99
RECORD DATE           *24-12-99
PAYMENT DATE          *14-01-00
NOTES *