Director Shareholding

3i Group PLC
26 April 2005


The Listing Rules
Chapter 16 Paragraph 16.13

As a result of an administrative error the beneficial interest of Philip Yea, a
Director of 3i Group plc, in 276 Ordinary shares of 50p each in 3i Group plc,
allotted pursuant to the rules of The 3i Group Share Incentive Plan have not
previously been notified to the London Stock Exchange.

As at 26 April 2005 Philip Yea's beneficial interest in shares allotted under
The 3i Group Share Incentive Plan are as detailed below.  Partnership shares
were allotted at the subscription price noted in the second column and Matching
shares were awarded to Philip Yea for nil consideration, in each case on the
dates shown.


Date              Subscription Price     Partnership     Matching      Total
                      per Share             Shares        Shares       Shares

30 November 2004        647p                  19            38          57
31 December 2004     669.16666p               18            36          54
31 January 2005      676.33333p               19            38          57
28 February 2005        694p                  18            36          54
31 March 2005        682.83333p               18            36          54
                                                          Total        276


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