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.