Interim Dividend Update

MACFARLANE GROUP PLC
9 September 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND UPDATE
COMPANY NAME
*MACFARLANE GROUP PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE       *MACF
SEDOL CODE          *551-887
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *1.58p
PERIOD              *Six Months ended 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *20-09-99
RECORD DATE         *24-09-99
PAYMENT DATE        *12-10-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info N/av
NOTES               *Confirmation Of Dates.