ASCOT PLC
8 September 1999
INTERIM DIVIDEND UPDATE
COMPANY NAME
*ASCOT PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE *AST
SEDOL CODE *273-363
DIVIDEND AMOUNT *4p
PERIOD *6 Mths ending 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *11-10-99
RECORD DATE *15-10-99
PAYMENT DATE *29-10-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION *Info n/av
NOTES *Dates Confirmed.