3i group plc Report and accounts 2004
 

3i is a world leader in private equity and venture capital. We focus on buy-outs, growth capital and venture capital and invest across Europe, in the United States and in 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.

Chairman's statement
Financial highlights
Total return
£531m
Return on opening shareholders' funds
18.1%
Revenue profit before tax
£139m
Realised profits
£228m
Dividend per share
14.0p
 
 Total return £531m 
 Return on opening shareholders’ funds 18.1% 
 Revenue profit before tax £139m 
 Realisation proceeds £923m 
 Realised profits on disposal of investments £228m 
 Unrealised profits on revaluation of investments £336m 
 Investment (including co-investment funds) £979m 
 Diluted net asset value per share 553p 
 Dividend per share 14.0p 
 

Portfolio by value as at 31 March 2004, Buy-outs £2,306m, Growth capital £1,487m, Venture capital £533m, Total £4,326m.
Chief Executive's statement
Chief Executive's statement
Our business focus
Our business focus
Buy-outs Growth capital Venture capital
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