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Paterson Zochonis PLC 8 September 2000 FINAL DIVIDEND SECURITY TITLE *Ord Shs / 'A' Non V. Ord Shs MNEMONIC CODE *PATZ / PATA SEDOL CODE *675-260 / 675-282 DIVIDEND AMOUNT *15.35p TOTAL *21.5p PERIOD *Yr to 31-05-00 PROVISIONAL EX DATE *02-10-00 RECORD DATE *06-10-00 PAYMENT DATE *Info n/av NOTES *Awaiting confirmation of payment date.