Interim Dividend Notification

NICHOLS (J.N.) (VIMTO) PLC
18 August 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*NICHOLS (J.N.) (VIMTO) PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE       *NICL
SEDOL CODE          *638-939
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *2.90p
PERIOD              *Six months ended 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *20-09-99
RECORD DATE         *24-09-99
PAYMENT DATE        *25-10-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info n/av
NOTES               *