Dividend

Dewhurst PLC
7 December 2000

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs / 'A'Non-Vtg Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *DWHT / DWHA
SEDOL CODE              *267-504 / 267-526
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *2.5p
TOTAL                   *3.75p
PERIOD                  *Year ended 30-09-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *08-01-01
RECORD DATE             *12-01-01
PAYMENT DATE            *26-02-01
NOTES *