Dividend Declaration

British & American Inv Trust PLC
30 April 2002


British and American Investment Trust PLC announces a final dividend for the
year to 31st December 2001 of 3 pence per £1 Ordinary share payable on 13th June
2002 to shareholders on the register at 17th May 2002. Ex dividend date 15th May
2002.


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