3i Group Regulatory News (III)

Market Abuse Regulation

MAR Article 19

On 27 July 2016, 3i Group plc (the "Company") was notified that on 27 July 2016 Simon Borrows, a Director and person discharging managerial responsibilities, acquired for nil cost 253,642 ordinary shares of 73 19/22p each (ISIN: GB00B1YW4409) in the Company ("Shares") on the release of a share award.

Also on 27 July 2016, 3i Group plc (the "Company") was notified that on 27 July 2016 Julia Wilson, a Director and person discharging managerial responsibilities, acquired for nil cost 115,292 ordinary shares of 73 19/22p each (ISIN: GB00B1YW4409) in the Company ("Shares") on the release of a share award and sold 54,340 of these shares at 621.10p per share to cover tax and National Insurance.

The place of the above transactions was the London Stock Exchange.

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