Interim Dividend Notification

MACFARLANE GROUP PLC
7 September 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*MACFARLANE GROUP PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE       *MACF
SEDOL CODE          *551-887
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *1.58p
PERIOD              *Six Months ended 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *Info N/av
RECORD DATE         *Info N/av
PAYMENT DATE        *Info N/av
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info N/av
NOTES               *Awaiting Confirmation Of Dates.