Dividend for the half year ended 30 June 2008

Ex-dividend date:24 September 2008
Record date:26 September 2008
Dividend payment date:31 October 2008
Dividend amount:0.25p
Scrip Reference price*:24.05p



* The Scrip Reference Price is the average share price calculated on the mid-market price for the five consecutive days commencing on or after the relevant ex-dividend date.

Those shareholders who have already elected to join the Scrip Dividend scheme will automatically have their dividend sent to them in this form. Shareholders wishing to join the scheme for future dividends should return a completed mandate form to the Registrar, Equiniti. To be effective for a particular dividend you must complete and return your mandate so as to be received by Equiniti no later than 15 business days before the dividend payment date. Copies of the mandate form, and the scrip dividend brochure can be obtained from Equiniti by telephoning 0871 384 2268. Alternatively, download the forms by clicking on either of the following: Mandate Form, SCRIP Dividend Brochure

If your dividend is not currently paid directly into your bank or your building society account and you would like to benefit from this service, please contact Equiniti on 0871 384 2250 who will be pleased to assist. By receiving your dividends in this way you can avoid the risk of cheques getting lost in the post.