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Latham(James) PLC 16 June 2000 FINAL DIVIDEND SECURITY TITLE *Ord Shs MNEMONIC CODE *LTHM SEDOL CODE *506-508 DIVIDEND AMOUNT *8.5p TOTAL *22.5p PERIOD *Year ended 31-03-00 PROVISIONAL EX DATE *10-07-00 RECORD DATE *14-07-00 PAYMENT DATE *15-08-00 NOTES *