Dividend

Merchants Trust PLC
20 March 2001

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord 25p
MNEMONIC CODE           *MRCH
SEDOL CODE              *580-007
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *4.10p
TOTAL                   *16.40p
PERIOD                  *Year ended 31-01-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *18-04-01
RECORD DATE             *20-04-01
PAYMENT DATE            *17-05-01
NOTES *