The interim dividend for 2002 of 10.7p per share (2001: 10.2p), an
increase of 5 per cent, will be paid on 9 October 2002.
Shareholders who have already joined the dividend reinvestment plan will
automatically receive shares instead of the cash dividend. Shareholders
who have not joined the plan and wish to do so may obtain an application
form from Lloyds TSB Registrars, The Causeway, Worthing, West Sussex,
BN99 6DA (telephone 0870 6003990). Key dates for the payment of the
interim dividend are:
Shares quoted ex-dividend. Shares purchased before this date 14 August
qualify for the dividend
Record date. Shareholders on the register on this date 16 August
are entitled to the dividend
Final date for joining or leaving the dividend reinvestment plan 11 September