Board Authorizes Dividend

General Electric Company
10 September 2001


GE BOARD AUTHORIZES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

FAIRFIELD, Conn.  On September 7, 2001 The Board of Directors of General
Electric Company (NYSE:GE) authorized a regular quarterly dividend of $0.16
per outstanding share of the Company's common stock.  The dividend is payable
October 25, 2001, to shareowners of record on September 28, 2001.  The ex-
dividend date is September 26, 2001.

GE, with 2000 revenues of $130 billion, is a diversified technology, services
and manufacturing company with a commitment to achieving customer success.  GE
operates in more than 100 countries and employs 313,000 people worldwide.  For
more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ge.com.


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