Director Shareholding

3i Group PLC
09 January 2003

On  8 January 2003 Mr Oliver Henry James Stocken became beneficially interested
in 56 Shares of 50p each in 3i Group plc. The shares were purchased on 8 January
2003 through the 3i Dividend Re-Investment Plan administered by Lloyds TSB
Registrars at a price of £5.338048 per share. The Company was notified of Mr
Oliver Henry James Stocken's interest in these shares on 9 January 2003.


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