An international investor in private equity
3i is an international investor focusing on
Private Equity, Infrastructure and Debt Management
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Recent news
National Business Awards
Winner of the 3i sponsored Private Business of the Year 2011 is announced.
3i backs buyout of Etanco
3i acquires a majority stake in Etanco, the French market leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of building fasteners and fixing systems
3i and Pragma Capital invest €60 million in Loxam
3i and Pragma Capital announce they have taken a minority stake in Loxam Holding, the French and European leader in the equipment rental industry.
3i press releases
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18 January 2012
Mayborn appoints Paul Mason as chairman
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17 January 2012
3i backed Hyperion 2011 results show 21% rise in revenues
3i at a glance
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Our international network
Our local presence and international network give us excellent market insight and a distinct set of relationships. We use these to deliver tangible benefits to the companies we invest in and the partners we work with.
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Key facts
3i has £12.7bn total assets under management
3i has approximately 450 staff, including 170 investment professionals
3i has 113 core portfolio companies around the world
In the six months to 30 September 2011, 3i has invested £448 million and realised £532 million
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Our core business
Private Equity
Buyouts:
Leading mid-market transactions in Europe and Asia with enterprise values up to and around €500mGrowth capital:
Minority investments in high-growth businesses with enterprise values up to and around €500mContinued on next slide
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Our core business
Infrastructure
Investing principally in social infrastructure, transportation and utilitiesDebt Management
Investing principally in senior and mezzanine corporate debt in a wide range of typically large and private companies in Europe -
Our approach
