Dividend Notification

Paragon Group Of Companies PLC
22 May 2000

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *PAG
SEDOL CODE            *614-036
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *1.7p
PERIOD                *Six Months ended 31-03-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *26-06-00
RECORD DATE           *30-06-00
PAYMENT DATE          *31-07-00
NOTES *