Dividend Notification

Smart(J.)&Co(Contractors) PLC
22 May 2000

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *SMJ
SEDOL CODE            *815-301
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *2.80p
PERIOD                *Six Months to 31-01-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *12-06-00
RECORD DATE           *16-06-00
PAYMENT DATE          *10-07-00
NOTES *