3i Group PLC
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ISIN GB00B1YW4409 / Valor 3208041
3i Group PLC
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About company
3i Group PLC is a leading investment company that focuses on private equity and infrastructure investments. One of its key investments is Valorem, a vertically-integrated green energy operator that offers a range of renewable energy solutions. 3i Group PLC's business model involves investing in companies like Valorem to drive growth and create value for its shareholders. With a strong track record in the private equity and infrastructure sectors, 3i Group PLC continues to seek out new investment opportunities to expand its portfolio and deliver strong returns for its investors.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: FinanceLatest Results (17.12.2024):
Total Return and NAV
For the first half of FY2025, 3i Group PLC reported a total return of £2,046 million, representing a 10% return on opening shareholders’ funds. The net asset value (NAV) per share increased to 2,261 pence, up from 2,085 pence as of 31 March 2024. This figure includes a 48 pence per share loss on foreign exchange translation and accounts for the 34.50 pence per share second FY2024 dividend paid in July 2024.
Private Equity Performance
3i Group PLC's Private Equity business achieved a gross investment return of £2,071 million, or 11%, for the first half of FY2025. This performance is consistent with the previous year's return of £1,826 million, also at 11%. The majority of the portfolio companies demonstrated resilience, with 94% by value growing earnings in the 12 months to 30 June 2024.
Action's Strong Contribution
Action, a key portfolio company, generated net sales of €9,567 million and an operating EBITDA of €1,344 million for the nine reporting periods ending 29 September 2024. This represents a significant increase from the previous period, with net sales and operating EBITDA up by 21% and 26%, respectively. Like-for-like sales growth was 9.8% over the same period.
Infrastructure Business Results
3i Group PLC's Infrastructure business reported a gross investment return of £43 million, or 3%, for the first half of FY2025. This was primarily driven by a 4% increase in the share price of 3i Infrastructure plc ("3iN") during the six-month period ending 30 September 2024. The underlying portfolio continues to perform well, with exits achieved at premiums to the opening values.
Financial Position and Dividend
At the end of the reporting period, 3i Group PLC had liquidity of £1,286 million, net debt of £805 million, and gearing of 4%. The company announced a first dividend of 30.5 pence per share for FY2025, set at 50% of the total dividend for FY2024, to be paid in January 2025. This reflects the company's strong financial position and confidence in its future outlook.
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35.81 / 35.59
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