Dividend

3i Group PLC
30 October 2001

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *III
SEDOL CODE            *888-693
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *4.9p
PERIOD                *Six months ended 30-09-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *28-11-01
RECORD DATE           *30-11-01
PAYMENT DATE          *02-01-02
NOTES *