3i is a world leader in private equity and venture capital. We focus on Buyouts, Growth Capital and Venture Capital and invest across Europe, the United States
and Asia.
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.
Financial highlights
Realisation proceeds
£1.3bn
Dividend per share
14.6p
Return on opening shareholders' funds
15.9%
Total return
£512m
| 2005 | 2004 (as restated)* |
|
|---|---|---|
| Total return on opening shareholders' funds | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| Diluted net asset value per share | 603p | 535p |
| Dividend per share | 14.6p | 14.0p |
| Realised profits on disposal of investments | £260m | £228m |
| New investment - Including co-investment funds |
£755m £962m |
£784m £979m |
| Realisation proceeds Including co-investment funds |
£1.3bn £1.7bn |
£0.9bn £1.1bn |
| *As restated to reflect the adoption of FRS 17 - Retirement Benefits and UITF 38 - Accounting for ESOP Trusts |
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| 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buyouts | 22% | 25% |
| Growth Capital | 24% | 23% |
| Venture Capital | 11% | 5% |
| Smaller Minority Investments ("SMI") | 7% | 17% |
