3i Group plc

Report and accounts 2007

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Our strategy

Use our balance sheet and resources to develop existing and new business lines

3i's permanent capital base, FTSE 100 status, credit rating and strong cash flow provide the platform, resources and credibility to grow.

Progress

  • Buyouts and Growth Capital have increased investment by 77% and 51% respectively over the last three years.
  • Venture Capital has increased the proportion of late-stage investment from 44% to 65% during the last financial year.
  • During the year, two new business lines were established, Infrastructure and Quoted Private Equity.

Key risk factors

  • Appropriateness of capital structure.
  • Availability of non-financial resources.
  • Quality of opportunities identified, analysed and implemented.

Performance

Funds raised as at 31 March 2007

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