Dividend Notification

API Group PLC
22 May 2000

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *API
SEDOL CODE            *059-206
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *6.55p
PERIOD                *Half-year ended 01-04-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *05-06-00
RECORD DATE           *09-06-00
PAYMENT DATE          *03-07-00
NOTES *