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Company Profile:
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3i is a world leader in private equity and venture capital. We focus on Buyouts, Growth Capital and Venture Capital and invest across Europe, in the United States and Asia Pacific. Our competitive advantage comes from our international network and the strength and breadth of our relationships in business. These underpin the value that we deliver to our portfolio and to our shareholders.
In the year to March 31, 2005, 3i invested €1.4bn, including co-investment funds. 3i's Buyouts business is a pan European leader in the mid market, investing in businesses with a transaction value of up to €1 billion. 3i’s Growth Capital business focuses on investing minority stakes in high growth companies expanding organically or through acquisition. 3i recent investments include Hobbs, UK women’s fashion retailer and SRT, global technical aircraft solutions provider, both of which have recently entered the GCC markets, NCP, UK car parking services, Nimbus, Indian media/sports entertainment. 3i’s recent successful exits include Petrofac, international oil and gas facilities service provider and Travelex, global foreign exchange service. |