Dividend

British Empire Sec & Gen Tst PLC
8 November 2000

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *BTEM
SEDOL CODE              *133-508
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *1p
TOTAL                   *1.3p
PERIOD                  *Year ended 30-09-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *20-11-00
RECORD DATE             *24-11-00
PAYMENT DATE            *10-01-01
NOTES *