Dividend

SMG PLC
27 February 2001

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *SMG
SEDOL CODE              *432-540
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *4.5p
TOTAL                   *6.8p
PERIOD                  *Year ended 31-12-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *25-04-01
RECORD DATE             *27-04-01
PAYMENT DATE            *22-05-01
NOTES *