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3i at a glance

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Our purpose

We generate attractive returns for our shareholders and co-investors by investing in private equity and infrastructure assets.

As proprietary capital investors we have a long-term, responsible approach.

We aim to compound value through thoughtful origination, disciplined investment and active management of our assets, driving sustainable growth in our investee companies.

Long-term hold portfolio companies

Action

Action is one of the largest non-food discount retailers in Europe. At the end of P3 2026 (29 March 2026), Action had 3,335 stores. Action offers its customers an ever-changing variety of over 6,000 good quality products at the lowest price. Following our initial investment in 2011, we have actively managed Action through European expansion from one country to 15 countries under our ownership. The business achieved net sales of £16 billion in 2025. At 31 March 2026, our investment in Action formed 75% of total portfolio value. The business has returned £5.8 billion of cash proceeds over our holding period.

£23.7bn
Valuation at 31 March 2026

Royal Sanders

Royal Sanders is a leading European private label and contract manufacturing producer of personal care products. Following our investment in 2018, we have supported Royal Sanders in expanding its position as a best-in-class operator in its sector, consolidating a fragmented industry with nine bolt-on acquisitions under our ownership.

£1.2bn
Valuation at 31 March 2026

3i Group Investment portfolio value

as at 31 March 2026

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Private Equity

Our Private Equity business is funded principally from our proprietary capital, with additional funding from co-investors for selected assets. Its principal focus is to generate attractive capital returns.

£29.7bn
Portfolio value (including long-term hold portfolio companies) at 31 March 2026

Sectors

Consumer & Private Label

Infrastructure

Our Infrastructure business manages assets on behalf of third-party investors and 3i's proprietary capital, with the objective of generating attractive capital returns and earning fund management fees and portfolio income for the Group.

£6.9bn
Assets under management (AUM) at 31 March 2026