Director Shareholding

3i Group PLC
09 January 2004

On 7 January 2004 Mr Oliver Henry James Stocken, a director of 3i Group plc,
became beneficially interested in 53 Shares of 50p each in 3i Group plc. The
shares were purchased on 7 January 2004 through the 3i Dividend Re-Investment
Plan administered by Lloyds TSB Registrars at a price of £6.101248 per share.
The Company was notified of Mr Oliver Henry James Stocken's interest in these
shares on 9 January 2004.


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