Directors' report - statutory and corporate governance information
This section of the Directors' report contains statutory and corporate governance information for the year to 31 March 2007 ("the year").
Principal activity
3i Group plc is a world leader in private equity and venture capital. The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries ("the Group") is investment. It invests in a wide range of growing independent businesses. Its objective is to maximise shareholder value through growth in total return.