Director Shareholding

3i Group PLC
21 July 2004

On 16 July 2004 Mr Oliver Henry James Stocken, a director of 3i Group plc,
became beneficially interested in 98 Shares of 50p each in 3i Group plc. The
shares were purchased on 16 July 2004 through the 3i Dividend Re-Investment Plan
administered by Lloyds TSB Registrars at a price of £5.75 per share. The Company
was notified of Mr Oliver Henry James Stocken's interest in these shares on 21
July 2004.



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