3i Group plc: directors' dealings · United Kingdom · RNS (LSE)

About 3i Group plc

3i Group plc is a listed investment company on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 100/250/AIM) in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1945 and listed in London since 1994, the group is built around a permanent-capital model aimed at generating attractive long-term shareholder returns through direct investments in mid-market businesses. Its headquarters are in London, and it operates internationally through offices in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, New York and Paris. ([3i.com](https://www.3i.com/about-us/careers/what-we-do/?utm_source=openai)) 3i’s business model has two core pillars. First, Private Equity, where the group invests in companies that benefit from structural growth themes such as value-for-money consumption, digitalisation, the energy transition and demographic change. Second, Infrastructure, where 3i manages funds focused on mid-market economic infrastructure assets in Europe and North America. The group also earns fee income from third-party funds, combining proprietary capital with asset-management capabilities to produce both capital gains and recurring revenues. ([3i.com](https://www.3i.com/about-us/careers/what-we-do/?utm_source=openai)) Within Private Equity, 3i is known for a long-duration ownership style and active value creation. It works closely with management teams on strategy, international expansion, add-on acquisitions, operational improvement and governance. Its best-known asset is Action, the Dutch non-food discount retailer, which has become the clearest example of 3i’s compounding strategy. The portfolio also includes exposure to healthcare, industrials, services and software. In Infrastructure, 3i targets defensive, cash-generative assets, while Scandlines is held on a long-term basis as part of its broader portfolio. ([3i.com](https://www.3i.com/investor-relations/annual-report-2025/?utm_source=openai)) From a competitive standpoint, 3i is one of the better-known mid-market investors in Europe, with a selective global platform and a strong balance sheet. Recent company updates have highlighted continued portfolio momentum, robust realisations and investments, and a portfolio that has remained resilient despite a cautious macro backdrop. Recent notable activity includes reinvestments and refinancings linked to Action, as well as investments in OMS Prüfservice, WaterWipes, Royal Sanders and ten23 health. The pattern of activity reinforces 3i’s positioning as a disciplined compounder rather than a broad-based financial conglomerate. ([3i.com](https://www.3i.com/media/news/2026/q3-performance-update/?utm_source=openai))