Dividend Notification

Paterson Zochonis PLC
8 September 2000

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs / 'A' Non V. Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *PATZ / PATA
SEDOL CODE              *675-260 / 675-282
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *15.35p
TOTAL                   *21.5p
PERIOD                  *Yr to 31-05-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *02-10-00
RECORD DATE             *06-10-00
PAYMENT DATE            *Info n/av
NOTES *Awaiting confirmation of payment date.