Director Shareholding

3i Group PLC
06 January 2005



On 5 January 2005 Mr Oliver Henry James Stocken, a director of 3i Group plc,
became beneficially interested in 50 Shares of 50p each in 3i Group plc. The
shares were purchased on 5 January 2005 through the 3i Dividend Re-Investment
Plan administered by Lloyds TSB Registrars at a price of £6.72 per share. The
Company was notified of Mr Oliver Henry James Stocken's interest in these shares
on 5 January 2005.






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