Director Shareholding

3i Group PLC
23 July 2002

On 19 July 2002 Mr Oliver Henry James Stocken became beneficially interested in
85 Shares of 50p each in 3i Group plc. The shares were purchased on 19 July 2002
through the 3i Dividend Re-Investment Plan administered by Lloyds TSB Registrars
at a price of £5.7629 per share. The Company was notified of Mr Oliver Henry
James Stocken's interest in these shares on 22 July 2002.










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