Final Dividend

THORPE (F.W) PLC
29 September 1999

FINAL DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*THORPE (F.W) PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs.
MNEMONIC CODE       *TFW
SEDOL CODE          *890-104
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *3.75p
TOTAL               *5.25p
PERIOD              *Year ended 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *11-10-99
RECORD DATE         *15-10-99
PAYMENT DATE        *11-11-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info n/av
NOTES               *