Interim Dividend Notification

NWF Group PLC 1 February 2000 INTERIM DIVIDEND SECURITY TITLE *Ord Shs. MNEMONIC CODE *NWF SEDOL CODE *652-360 DIVIDEND AMOUNT *3.1p PERIOD *Six Months ended 30-11-99 PROVISIONAL EX DATE *20-03-00 RECORD DATE *24-03-00 PAYMENT DATE *01-05-00 NOTES *