Interim Dividend Update

MACFARLANE GROUP PLC 9 September 1999 INTERIM DIVIDEND UPDATE COMPANY NAME *MACFARLANE GROUP PLC SECURITY TITLE *Ord Shs MNEMONIC CODE *MACF SEDOL CODE *551-887 DIVIDEND AMOUNT *1.58p PERIOD *Six Months ended 30-06-99 PROVISIONAL EX DATE *20-09-99 RECORD DATE *24-09-99 PAYMENT DATE *12-10-99 DIV/SCRIP OPTION *Info N/av NOTES *Confirmation Of Dates.