22nd Sep 2005 14:30
3i Group PLC22 September 2005 22 September 2005 3i Group plc - Buyouts seminar 3i Group plc ("3i"), a world leader in private equity and venture capital, willtoday host a seminar for analysts and investors to discuss its pan-EuropeanBuyout business. The presentation will be available on www.3igroup.com from 3:00pm today. - ends - For information please contact: Douwe Cosijn Head of IR, 3i Group plc 020 7975 3283 Notes to editors About 3i3i is a world leader in private equity and venture capital. We focus onbuyouts, growth capital and venture capital and invest across Europe, in theUnited States and in Asia. Our competitive advantage comes from our international network and the strengthand breadth of our relationships in business. These underpin the value that wedeliver to our portfolio and to our shareholders. 3i's European Buyout businessThe 3i European Buyout business is a leader in the European mid-market. Managingover €3.5bn invested in over 100 companies across Europe, the business investsin all sectors, with a particular focus on media, healthcare and businesssupport services. Some recent investments include NCP - UK - £555m, Keolis - France - €540m -passenger transport, Betapharm - Germany - €300m - pharmaceuticals, Hobbs - UK -€158m - women's fashion retailer and Crown Media - pay TV channels - €185m. Somerecent successful exits include Westminster Healthcare - UK - €751m, PinewoodShepperton flotation - UK - €75m, and Travelex - UK foreign exchange service -£1bn, YBR Group sale - directories business - €1.8bn. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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