Company summary
3i Group is an international investment company focused primarily on private equity, with a smaller infrastructure business. Its largest investment by far is European discount retailer Action.
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3i
Financial Services
- Index
- FTSE 100
- ISIN
- Not specified
- Book status
- 2026 edition — current
Key activities
Private-equity investment, ownership and development of portfolio companies, infrastructure investment and active realisation and reinvestment of capital.
Key markets
Private businesses mainly in Northern Europe and North America, with Action providing substantial exposure to discount retail across Continental Europe.
Key drivers
Action's sales and earnings growth, valuation multiples, private-equity portfolio performance, successful exits, new investments, foreign exchange and capital returns.
Key risks
Heavy concentration in Action, private-asset valuation changes, consumer weakness, leveraged portfolio companies, limited liquidity, poor investment selection and adverse currency movements.
Recent Developments
14 May 2026: 3i reported a 22% total return for FY2026 and NAV of 3,030p per share, with Action again the main performance driver. The group also launched a share-buyback programme of up to £750m.
Dividend notes
Normally pays two dividends each year. FY2026 total dividend was 84.5p. The second dividend of 48.0p went ex-dividend on 18 June 2026 and was paid on 24 July; the first dividend was 36.5p.
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