COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Limited, Inc. (NYSE: LTD, London) announced today the declaration of its regular quarterly dividend of $.075 per share payable on September 12, 2000, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2000.

The Limited, Inc., through Express, Lerner New York, Lane Bryant, Limited Stores, Structure, and Henri Bendel, presently operates 2,832 specialty stores. The Company also owns approximately 84% of Intimate Brands, Inc. (NYSE: IBI), the leading specialty retailer of intimate apparel, beauty and personal care products, sold through 2,205 stores under the Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle Co. brands.
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CONTACT: Tom Katzenmeyer of Vice President, Investor Relations of The Limited, Inc., 614-415-7076