Dividend

Scottish Oriental Smlr Co Tst PLC
19 October 2000

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *SST
SEDOL CODE              *783-613
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *1.29p
PERIOD                  *Year ended 31-08-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *18-12-00
RECORD DATE             *22-12-00
PAYMENT DATE            *22-01-01
NOTES *