Interim Dividend

ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
18 October 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*ADR (5:1)
MNEMONIC CODE       *23IS
SEDOL CODE          *2-747-457
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *N/a
PERIOD              *Half year to 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *20-10-99
RECORD DATE         *22-10-99
PAYMENT DATE        *28-01-00
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info n/av
NOTES               *