Buyouts seminar

3i Group PLC
22 September 2005



22 September 2005



3i Group plc - Buyouts seminar



3i Group plc ('3i'), a world leader in private equity and venture capital, will
today host a seminar for analysts and investors to discuss its pan-European
Buyout business. The presentation will be available on www.3igroup.com from 
3:00pm today.



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For information please contact:

Douwe Cosijn            Head of IR, 3i Group plc                  020 7975 3283





Notes to editors

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



3i's European Buyout business
The 3i European Buyout business is a leader in the European mid-market. Managing
over €3.5bn invested in over 100 companies across Europe, the business invests
in all sectors, with a particular focus on media, healthcare and business
support 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. Some
recent successful exits include Westminster Healthcare - UK - €751m, Pinewood
Shepperton flotation - UK - €75m, and Travelex - UK foreign exchange service -
£1bn, YBR Group sale - directories business - €1.8bn.




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