Interim Dividend Notification

NICHOLS (J.N.) (VIMTO) PLC 18 August 1999 INTERIM DIVIDEND COMPANY NAME *NICHOLS (J.N.) (VIMTO) PLC SECURITY TITLE *Ord Shs MNEMONIC CODE *NICL SEDOL CODE *638-939 DIVIDEND AMOUNT *2.90p PERIOD *Six months ended 30-06-99 PROVISIONAL EX DATE *20-09-99 RECORD DATE *24-09-99 PAYMENT DATE *25-10-99 DIV/SCRIP OPTION *Info n/av NOTES *