Interim Dividend

PROVIDENT FINANCIAL PLC
28 July 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*PROVIDENT FINANCIAL PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs.
MNEMONIC CODE       *PFG
SEDOL CODE          *268-596
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *9.90p
PERIOD              *Half Year ended 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *20-09-99
RECORD DATE         *24-09-99
PAYMENT DATE        *20-10-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info N/av
NOTES               *