Director Shareholding

3i Group PLC
17 May 2004

On 17 May 2004 Baroness Hogg, a Director of 3i Group plc, became beneficially
interested in 5,000 Shares of 50p each in 3i Group plc. The shares were
purchased on 17 May 2004 at a price of 597.0806p each and were registered in the
name of Hoares Bank Nominees Limited.  The Company was notified of Baroness
Hogg's interest in these shares on 17 May 2004.










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