Interim Results

3i Group PLC 10 November 2005 10 November 2005 'Strong all-round performance' â€¢ Total return of 12.1% (Â£447 million) for the first six months â€¢ Over Â£1 billion of realisations â€¢ Good level of investment of Â£706 million, up from Â£422 million Interim results for the six months to 30 September 2005 2005 2004* Total return Â£447m Â£224m Return on opening shareholders' funds 12.1% 6.8% Realisation proceeds Â£1,041m Â£603m Realisation profits over opening valuation Â£189m Â£89m Unrealised profits on revaluation of investments Â£223m Â£86m Portfolio income Â£109m Â£126m Investment (excluding co-investment funds) Â£706m Â£422m Diluted net asset value per share 677p 574p Interim dividend 5.5p 5.3p *As restated to reflect the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') Commentary â€¢ Buyouts and Growth Capital both delivered good returns of 13% during the period, with improved performance in the Venture Capital business, which generated an 8% return â€¢ SMI delivered an excellent performance generating Â£161 million of cash proceeds and a return of 12% over the period â€¢ Â£443 million of the Â£500m return of capital programme was completed at 9 November 2005 â€¢ Further good progress was made on our strategic development with the opening of offices in China and India and launching our infrastructure investment business Commenting on the results, Baroness Hogg, Chairman of 3i Group plc, said: '3i achieved further good progress in the first half of this financial year, with investment and realisations both above last year's levels.' 3i's Chief Executive, Philip Yea, added: 'On the back of a strong all-round performance in the first half, we have made a good start to the second half both in terms of new investments and realisations. There has also been considerable progress on our agenda of developing the business for the longer term.' - ends - For further information regarding the announcement of 3i's annual results to 31 March 2005, including video interviews with Philip Yea and Simon Ball (available 7.15am) and a live webcast of the results presentation (at 10.00am, available on demand from 2.00pm), please see www.3igroup.com. For further information, please contact: Philip Yea, Chief Executive Tel: 020 7975 3386 3i Group plc Simon Ball, Finance Director Tel: 020 7975 3356 3i Group plc Patrick Dunne, Group Communications Director Tel: 020 7975 3283 3i Group plc Issued by: Tel: 020 7379 5151 Philip Gawith The Maitland Consultancy Notes to editors 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 Pacific. Our competitive advantage comes from our international network and the strength and breadth of our relationships in business. It underpins the value that we deliver to our portfolio and to our shareholders. Chairman's statement 3i achieved further good progress in the first half of this financial year, with investment and realisations both above last year's levels. The total return in the six months to 30 September was Â£447 million, amounting to 12.1% of opening shareholders' funds. This compares with a return of Â£224 million, or 6.8%, in the first half of the last financial year, and Â£501 million, or 15.2%, in the full year to 31 March 2005. Our Buyout and Growth Capital teams both achieved returns above our targets, and there was a further improvement in the return from our Venture Capital business. During the period, we executed the return of capital approved by shareholders in July. As well as our normal final dividend of 9.3p per share, we made a special dividend payment of 40.7p per share, followed by a share consolidation, and have been actively repurchasing shares in the market. At 9 November we had repurchased nearly Â£200 million, some 79% of our target. The Directors have now announced an interim dividend of 5.5p per share. We benefited in this period from a marked increase in carried interest receivable on the European funds we manage. In addition, the revival in equity markets over the period improved the overall value of our assets; while the strength of the financing markets enabled our Buyout and Growth Capital teams to realise investments at excellent rates of return. It also helped the team managing our large portfolio of smaller minority investments to make significant progress in reducing the number of these, with a pleasing increase in the rate of return. Moreover, the Venture Capital team succeeded in more than doubling its level of realisations with some notable uplifts in value. In total, we realised Â£1,041 million compared with Â£603 million in the first half of last year. There was also a significant increase in the level of investment, to a total of Â£706 million in the six months compared with Â£422 million in the same period last year. 3i's international network enables us to identify opportunities that meet our exacting standards even in these markets. Our Growth Capital team's focus on larger investments helped them to double their level of investment compared with the first half of last year. These six months also saw progress in the execution of the strategy that our Chief Executive, Philip Yea, laid out to shareholders in the spring. We continued to build capabilities in Asia, forming our team in India and opening our office in Shanghai. In Europe, our Infrastructure team is now up and running. These developments have been accelerated by the attraction of new talent to work within our experienced and successful teams. As 3i's activities have become more international, so our ability to combine global industry knowledge with specialised investment expertise and local understanding has increased. Our diversity and flexibility will be of particular advantage when the outlook for output, inflation and interest rates is uncertain. The strength of our balance sheet, the breadth of our portfolio and the quality of our people enable us to combine scale with agility and ambition with rigour, in fast-changing markets. Baroness Hogg Chairman 9 November 2005 Chief Executive's statement In my last report to you in May this year, I wrote that I intended to report further good progress towards our performance and strategic goals. The figures reported for the first six months of this year show a strong all-round performance. Our gross portfolio return of Â£521 million represents 12.1% on opening portfolio value and is at the top of the range of our long-term targets. Buyouts and Growth Capital achieved returns of 13% each. Our Venture Capital business delivered further progress at 8% and SMI generated a strong return of 12% over the period. Our total return of 12.1% on opening shareholders' funds compares with 6.8% for the equivalent period a year ago, helped by the performance of the Eurofund III buyout fund, which has now moved to a position where we can recognise carried interest receivable on funds we manage. In very buoyant financing markets, our Buyout business has been both a disciplined investor and an active seller. Realisations totalled Â£379 million (2004: Â£218 million). Investment, 57% of which was in continental Europe, was Â£358 million (2004: Â£200 million). Recent investments, which illustrate the breadth of our pan-European Buyout business, include: Giochi Preziosi, a leading Italian manufacturer and distributor of toys; Aviapartner, a Belgian airline ground handling business; and Wendt, a leading German manufacturer of precision tools. Our Growth Capital business benefited from a strong investment pipeline at the start of the period, but aggregate investment levels at Â£286 million (2004: Â£143 million) also reflect the strategic changes being implemented within the business, as it increasingly focuses on larger individual investments. We invested Â£46 million in I2, as part of a Â£158 million commitment to this UK infrastructure fund. We also made our first growth capital investment in India, providing Â£26 million to Nimbus, a media and entertainment services company. The level of realisations was also strong, including Molnlycke Health Care and Revus Energy, which delivered some excellent realised profits. Our Venture Capital business was focused on realisations to deliver cash returns. Consequently, investment of Â£58 million (2004: Â£72 million) was substantially exceeded by the level of realisations of Â£120 million (2004: Â£58 million). 3i's SMI team, which is responsible for managing the disposal of our smaller minority investments, delivered an excellent performance, generating Â£161 million of cash proceeds from 131 portfolio companies. The consequence of these individual business line performances is that we had a strong level of investment overall of Â£706 million (2004: Â£422 million), with an excellent level of realisations of Â£1,041 million (2004: Â£603 million). As a result, despite returning Â£396 million of cash to shareholders, our gearing at the end of the period was 20%. As these figures demonstrate, we have a clear investment model for today and a strong determination to continue to deliver returns through the economic cycle and as we grow in new areas in the future. It is increasingly important to build 3i's differentiation through the ways in which we share information and relationships across the areas in which we operate. We are making excellent progress in achieving this both across geographies and business lines and, in particular, in integrating our newer teams into our worldwide network. In addition, we are actively exploring the opportunity to invest in growth equity situations within the US as a way of further building value for our shareholders. The following report shows further good evidence of progress on our agenda of delivering the present while building for the future. We have made a good start to the second half, in terms of both new investments and realisations. Although the pipeline of potential new investments is not as strong as six months earlier, we continue to originate attractive opportunities across our business lines. Favourable exit conditions seem set to continue over the near term and should enable us to realise well in the second half, although perhaps not at the exceptional levels we achieved in the first half. Philip Yea Chief Executive 9 November 2005 Interim review Group overview As shown in table 1, 3i achieved a total return of Â£447 million (2004: Â£224 million) for the period, which equates to 12.1% on restated opening shareholders' funds. Total return is equivalent to the IFRS accounting measure of 'total recognised income and expense' used in the financial statements. The gross portfolio return for the period was 12.1% (2004: 6.9%) on the opening portfolio value, reflecting the high level of realisations achieved at good uplifts to carrying value and continued value growth within the portfolio. An analysis of the gross portfolio return by business line is shown in table 2. Table 1: Total return -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 30 September 30 September 2005 2004 (as restated)* Â£m Â£m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Realised profits on disposal of investments 189 89 Unrealised profits on revaluation of investments 223 86 Portfolio income 109 126 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross portfolio return 521 301 Fund management fee income 15 14 Net carried interest and investment performance plans 31 (24) Operating expenses and share-based payments (96) (83) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net portfolio return 471 208 Net interest payable (12) (25) Exchange movements 35 32 Movements in the fair value of derivatives (33) 9 Other 1 (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profit after tax 462 223 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revaluation movements (pension, property and currency translation) (15) 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total recognised income and expense ('Total return') 447 224 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. Table 2: Return by business line (Â£m) 6 months to 30 September ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Growth Venture Buyouts Capital Capital SMI Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 (as restated)* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross portfolio return 199 145 168 93 61 23 93 40 521 301 Return as % of opening portfolio 13.1% 9.8% 13.0% 7.7% 8.2% 3.4% 12.3% 4.2% 12.1% 6.9% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net portfolio return 471 208 Return as % of opening portfolio 10.9% 4.8% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total return 447 224 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total return as % of opening shareholders' funds 12.1% 6.8% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. The net portfolio return on the opening portfolio value, after deduction of operating expenses and carried interest payable to our investment teams, and inclusion of carried interest and management fees receivable in respect of our third party funds, was 10.9% (2004: 4.8%). 3i invested a total of Â£706 million (Â£835 million including investment on behalf of co-investment funds), which is significantly up on levels invested in both the first half (Â£422 million) and the second half (Â£333 million) of the last financial year. An analysis of the amount invested, by business line and geography, is given in table 4. As previously indicated, the investment pipeline coming into the current financial year was strong and we were able to convert much of this during the period. In addition, particularly within Growth Capital, we have been targeting significantly larger investment opportunities and our average deal size during the period increased. 3i generated realisation proceeds of Â£1,041 million (2004: Â£603 million) during the period, reflecting a profit over 31 March 2005 values of Â£189 million (22% uplift), compared with Â£89 million (17%) in the equivalent period last year. The uplift over 31 March 2005 values on realisations of equity investments was 34% (2004: 28%). Realised profits are stated net of write-offs, which amounted to Â£40 million (2004: Â£13 million). Overall, 19.7% of the opening portfolio (by value) was realised during the period (2004: 12%), which is significantly higher than we have achieved in any six month period over recent years. An analysis of realisation proceeds by business line and geography is provided in table 5 and a summary of changes to our portfolio in table 3. Table 3: Summary of changes to investment portfolio -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 30 September 30 September 2005 2004 (as restated)* Â£m Â£m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opening portfolio 4,317 4,362 Investment 706 422 Realisation proceeds (1,041) (603) Realised profits on disposal of investments 189 90 Unrealised profits on revaluation of investments 223 86 Other (5) 40 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Closing portfolio 4,389 4,397 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. Table 4: Investment by business line and geography (Â£m) 6 months to 30 September --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continental UK Europe US Asia Total --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buyouts 154 82 204 118 - - - - 358 200 Growth 109 45 141 85 - 1 36 12 286 143 Capital Venture Capital 18 20 12 17 28 34 - 1 58 72 SMI 2 5 2 2 - - - - 4 7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 283 152 359 222 28 35 36 13 706 422 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 5: Realisation proceeds by business line and geography (Â£m) 6 months to 30 September --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continental UK Europe US Asia Total ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buyouts 178 141 201 75 - 2 - - 379 218 Growth 135 203 169 41 42 - 35 1 381 245 Capital Venture Capital 56 46 49 6 15 6 - - 120 58 SMI 135 55 26 26 - 1 - - 161 82 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 504 445 445 148 57 9 35 1 1,041 603 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- During the period, eight portfolio companies achieved IPOs across seven different markets, including Revus Energy (Oslo), Interhyp (Frankfurt) and Focus Media (NASDAQ). Sales to financial purchasers through secondary buyouts represented Â£317 million of proceeds and we generated Â£66 million of proceeds through refinancing portfolio businesses. Sales of quoted equities benefited from the general rise in equity markets, with proceeds of Â£117 million and a profit of Â£30 million (34%) over 31 March 2005 valuations. Buyouts The European mid-market for buyouts continued to be highly competitive in terms of investment opportunities, reflecting the substantial amounts raised recently by buyout funds and the continuing high availability of debt. Despite this, we believe we have been able to secure some good opportunities at attractive prices. During the period, we invested Â£304 million in 10 transactions and a further Â£54 million in supporting existing portfolio companies. Investments made include NCP, the UK-based provider of transport management and parking services, Giochi Preziosi, the Italian toy manufacturer, and Carema, the Swedish specialist care business. Realisation conditions were favourable during the period, with strong competition among both corporate and financial buyers of businesses, more active IPO markets and supportive debt markets. These conditions enabled us to generate Â£379 million in proceeds at an aggregate uplift over 31 March 2005 carrying values of Â£62 million (20%). Major contributors were Yellow Brick Road, the telephone directories group, on which we generated a further Â£129 million of proceeds, and Travelex, the foreign currency services provider, where we realised a further Â£93 million of proceeds in the period. In addition, the Buyout business generated realisation proceeds of Â£284 million on behalf of third party funds managed by 3i. Unrealised value movement was Â£79 million (2004: Â£76 million), driven mainly by assets being valued on an imminent sale basis, earnings multiple enhancements and a number of first time uplifts (valuation increases due to assets being valued on a basis other than cost for the first time). Portfolio income totalled Â£58 million (2004: Â£47 million). Growth Capital Within Growth Capital, we have been successful in originating a number of investment opportunities as businesses have sought to expand regionally and internationally. Investment was strong in the period, as we converted a number of opportunities within our pipeline and benefited from our focus on larger deals. We invested Â£286 million, comprising Â£203 million in 10 'first' investments (in which 3i had not previously invested), Â£37 million of 'further' investment into existing portfolio companies and Â£46 million into the I2 infrastructure fund, which targets projects in the health, education, transport and defence sectors in the UK. The average deal size for first investments was Â£27 million, up from Â£7 million for the previous financial year. Investments made include Boxer, the Stockholm-based digital TV operator, and Hayley, the UK-based operator of conference centres. Growth Capital realisations were strong, generating Â£381 million of proceeds at an uplift over 31 March 2005 carrying values of Â£60 million (19%). This is net of realised value losses on Incline Global Technology Services, the UK-based repairer of flat panel displays (Â£28 million), and Allsports, the UK sports goods retailer (Â£5 million), both of which went into administration during the period. Unrealised value movement was Â£86 million (2004: Â£(3) million). This included Â£69 million in respect of Petrofac, the oilfield services business, which achieved a Â£742 million IPO on the London Stock Exchange in early October 2005, providing 3i with a full exit and proceeds of Â£116 million on our 2002 investment of Â£21 million. Portfolio income totalled Â£22 million (2004: Â£46 million), the reduction relative to 2004 being primarily due to reduced levels of special dividends receivable on realisations of investments. Venture Capital Venture capital investment conditions in both Europe and the US were competitive for good later-stage investment opportunities, but much less so for start-up and early-stage opportunities. The relatively low amount invested (Â£58 million) reflects both our view of pricing levels for high-quality opportunities and our focus during the period on portfolio management and exits. Of the amount invested by Venture Capital, 84% was further investment into existing portfolio companies. Realisation conditions were much improved, with both IPOs and sales to corporate acquirers becoming more prevalent. We generated proceeds of Â£120 million in the period, at an uplift over 31 March 2005 carrying values of Â£36 million (43%). Notable realisations were dtms, the German telecommunications solutions provider, UbiNetics, the '3G' mobile wireless software company, and Searchspace, the UK artificial intelligence software company. Unrealised value movement was Â£23 million (2004: Â£12 million), the main contributors being valuation increases arising on the IPO of portfolio companies and rises in the share prices of quoted assets. Portfolio income totalled Â£2 million (2004: Â£1 million). SMI SMI continued to be successful in realising assets from its portfolio. The gross portfolio return of 12% is largely attributable to a number of good realisations of higher value assets, including Cannon Avent, the baby products business, McMullen & Sons, the brewing and pubs business, and EAT, the operator of coffee and sandwich bars. Table 6: Unrealised profits/(losses) on revaluation of investments -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 30 September 30 September 2005 2004 (as restated)* Â£m Â£m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings multiples(1) 66 18 Earnings(2) 27 22 First-time uplifts(3) 23 32 Provisions(4) (37) (44) Up/(down) rounds (3) 21 Uplift to imminent sale 128 85 Other movements on unquoted investments (39) (42) Quoted portfolio 58 (6) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 223 86 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. 1 The weighted average earnings multiple applied to investments valued on an earnings basis increased from 12.0 to 12.2 over the period. For those investments valued on an earnings basis at both the start and end of the period, the weighted average earnings multiple increased from 11.9 to 12.3. 2 The aggregate attributable earnings of investments valued on an earnings basis at both the start and end of the period increased by 2%. 3 The net valuation impact arising on investments being valued on a basis other than cost for the first time. 4 Provisions against the carrying value of investments in businesses which may fail. Carried interest and investment performance plans The charge for the period in respect of amounts payable to our investment staff under carried interest schemes and investment performance plans was Â£26 million (2004: Â£25 million). Carried interest receivable for the period of Â£57 million (2004: Â£1 million) relates primarily to Eurofund III, 3i's 1999 pan-European fund, whose cumulative performance has now passed through the point at which recognition of carried interest receivable within 3i's financial statements is triggered. This resulted in a net carried interest receivable for the period of Â£31 million (2004: Â£24 million payable) Costs Operating expenses totalled Â£92 million (2004: Â£80 million) in the period. The increase over 2004 reflects a number of factors, including higher remuneration costs and costs associated with the strategic development of the business. Staff headcount at the period end stood at 732 (2004: 740). The charge in respect of share-based payments, to reflect the fair value of options granted to employees, was Â£4 million (2004: Â£3 million). Net interest payable for the period was Â£12 million (2004: Â£25 million), reflecting the lower average net borrowings compared to the equivalent period last year and an increase in the proportion of borrowings in non-sterling currencies for which interest rates are currently more favourable. We incurred an unrealised value movement of Â£33 million (2004: gain of Â£4 million) as a result of marking derivatives to fair value. Of this, Â£14 million relates to the derivative element of the â‚¬550 million Convertible Bonds due 2008, where the increase in 3i's share price over the period was a significant factor. The portfolio The number of investments in the portfolio (excluding SMI) fell from 695 at the start of the period to 609 at the end, reflecting the high level of realisations achieved. The number of investments in the SMI portfolio fell from 807 at the start of the period to 676 at the end. Within this portfolio, the largest 20 investments by value represented 31% of the total value as at 30 September. Cash flows and capital structure Net cash outflow for the period was Â£192 million (2004: Â£64 million inflow). Net borrowings at the period end increased to Â£752 million from Â£545 million at 31 March 2005. The level of gearing rose from 15% as at 31 March 2005 (restated) to 20% at 30 September. The above numbers reflect the progress to-date on the Â£500 million return of capital to shareholders, which was approved by shareholders on 6 July. A special dividend of Â£245 million was paid to shareholders in July and, as at 30 September, Â£151 million of share purchases had been made under the share buy-back programme. Since 30 September, a further Â£47 million of share purchases have been made. Valuation policy There have been no significant changes to 3i's valuation methodology in the period. In order to comply with IFRS, discounts are no longer applied to market prices in valuing our quoted investments and investments are valued at bid price rather than mid price. As a result, the carrying value of our quoted portfolio at the period end was Â£27 million higher (31 March 2005: Â£25 million higher) than it would have been under the previous methodology. Changes to accounting policies As set out in the Basis of preparation, 3i has adopted IFRS for the first time this period. As a result, certain accounting policies and methods have been amended to comply with IFRS. The comparative figures in respect of 2004 have been restated to reflect these adjustments. Consolidated income statement for the six months to 30 September 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Notes Â£m Â£m Â£m ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Realised profits over value on the disposal of investments 189 89 250 Unrealised profits on the revaluation of investments 2 223 86 245 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 412 175 495 Portfolio income Dividends 39 52 104 Income from loans and receivables 52 55 101 Fees receivable 18 19 27 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross portfolio return 1 521 301 727 Carried interest receivable 57 1 2 Carried interest and investment performance plans (26) (25) (66) Fund management fees 15 14 30 Operating expenses (92) (80) (171) Share-based payments (4) (3) (6) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net portfolio return 471 208 516 Treasury interest received 3 25 21 46 Interest payable 3 (37) (46) (89) Movements in the fair value of derivatives (33) 9 13 Finance income on pension plan 1 1 1 Exchange movements 4 35 32 13 Other income 1 - 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profit before tax 463 225 501 Income tax (1) (2) (3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profit after tax and profit for the period 462 223 498 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings per share Basic (pence) 5 79.6p 36.9p 82.6p Diluted (pence) 5 77.0p 36.3p 81.0p ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. The rates and amounts of dividends paid and proposed are shown in note 6. Consolidated statement of recognised income and expense for the six months to 30 September 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Â£m Â£m Â£m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profit for the period 462 223 498 Gain/(loss) on valuation of property 1 - (1) Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (9) (2) 5 Actuarial (losses)/gains (7) 3 (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total recognised income and expense for the period 447 224 501 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Analysed in reserve as: Revenue 52 69 129 Capital 404 157 367 Exchange differences on translation (9) (2) 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consolidated reconciliation of movement in equity for the six months to 30 September 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Notes Â£m Â£m Â£m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total equity at start of period 3,699 3,294 3,294 Total recognised income and expense for the period 447 224 501 Share-based payments 4 3 6 Ordinary dividends 6 (56) (53) (85) Special dividends 6 (245) - - Issues of shares 5 2 5 Share buy-backs (151) - - Own shares 8 5 (22) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total equity at end of period 3,711 3,475 3,699 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. Consolidated balance sheet as at 30 September 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Assets Notes Â£m Â£m Â£m ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-current assets Investments Quoted investments 260 279 235 Equity investments 2,625 2,586 2,682 Loans and receivables 1,504 1,532 1,400 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investment portfolio 7 4,389 4,397 4,317 Carry receivable 65 8 9 Interests in joint ventures 39 29 46 Property, plant and equipment 35 34 33 Investment property 7 5 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total non-current assets 4,535 4,473 4,411 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current assets Other current assets 199 160 116 Derivative financial instruments 29 22 35 Deposits 501 504 576 Cash and cash equivalents 373 440 623 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total current assets 1,102 1,126 1,350 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets 5,637 5,599 5,761 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liabilities Non-current liabilities Loans and borrowings (1,145) (1,193) (1,195) Convertible Bonds (353) (347) (352) Subordinated liabilities (49) (48) (50) Retirement benefit obligation (30) (20) (23) Deferred income tax - (1) (1) Provisions (6) - (5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total non-current liabilities (1,583) (1,609) (1,626) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current liabilities Trade and other payables (226) (216) (245) Loans and borrowings - (222) (102) Derivative financial instruments (108) (72) (80) Current income tax (2) (2) (2) Provisions (7) (3) (7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total current liabilities (343) (515) (436) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities (1,926) (2,124) (2,062) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net assets 3,711 3,475 3,699 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equity Issued capital 8,9 296 307 307 Share premium 9 368 361 364 Capital redemption reserve 9 13 1 1 Share-based payment reserve 9 13 6 9 Translation reserve 9 (4) (2) 5 Capital reserve 9 2,866 2,403 2,613 Revenue reserve 9 228 449 477 Own Shares 9 (69) (50) (77) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total equity 3,711 3,475 3,699 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. Approved by the Board 9 November 2005 Consolidated cash flow statement for the six months to 30 September 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Â£m Â£m Â£m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash flow from operating activities Purchase of investments (724) (426) (719) Proceeds from sales of investments 1,025 605 1,287 Interest received 28 26 64 Dividends received 39 53 103 Fees received 30 33 56 Operating expenses paid (132) (160) (228) Income tax paid (1) (1) (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash flow from operations 265 130 562 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash flow from financing activities Proceeds from issues of share capital 5 2 5 Repurchase of own shares (151) - (25) Dividend paid (301) (54) (85) Interest receivable 26 20 46 Interest paid (36) (37) (81) Payment of finance lease liabilities - (1) (1) Proceeds from long-term borrowings 1 10 44 Repayment of long-term borrowings (47) (1) (32) Net cash flow from short-term borrowings (86) 50 (67) Net cash flow from deposits 75 (59) (131) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash flow from financing activities (514) (70) (327) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash flow from investing activities Purchases of property, plant and equipment (2) (2) (4) Sales of property, plant and equipment - - 1 Divestment from joint venture 2 5 14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash flow from investing activities - 3 11 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in cash and cash equivalents (249) 63 246 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 April 623 374 374 Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (1) 3 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 373 440 623 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. Notes to the financial statements 1 Segmental analysis The Group carries on its private equity activities in four business segments. There are three distinct business lines (Buyouts, Growth Capital and Venture Capital). The fourth segment (SMI) contains the Group's smaller, minority investments. The Group allocates all items of income and expenditure within gross portfolio return to a business segment. 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) 2005 2004 2005 Gross portfolio return Â£m Â£m Â£m --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buyouts Realised profits over value on the disposal of investments 62 22 103 Unrealised profits on the revaluation of investments 79 76 122 Portfolio income 58 47 76 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 199 145 301 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Growth Capital Realised profits over value on the disposal of investments 60 50 110 Unrealised profits on the revaluation of investments 86 (3) 109 Portfolio income 22 46 66 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 168 93 285 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venture Capital Realised profits over value on the disposal of investments 36 10 35 Unrealised profits of investments 23 12 37 Portfolio income 2 1 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61 23 76 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SMI Realised profits over value on the disposal of investments 31 7 2 Unrealised profits on the revaluation of investments 35 1 (23) Portfolio income 27 32 86 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 93 40 65 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 521 301 727 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Unrealised profits on the revaluation of investments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 30 6 months to 30 12 months to 31 September 2005 September 2004 March 2005 (unaudited) (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans and Loans and Loans and ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equity Receivables Total Equity Receivables Total Equity Receivables Total ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Movement in the fair value of equity 313 - 313 174 - 174 440 - 440 Impairment of loans and receivables - (53) (53) - (44) (44) - (129) (129) Provisions (24) (13) (37) (16) (28) (44) (28) (38) (66) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 289 (66) 223 158 (72) 86 412 (167) 245 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Provisions have been recognised on investments where it is considered there is a significant risk of failure. *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained in the Basis of preparation. 3 Net interest payable ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Â£m Â£m Â£m ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Treasury Interest receivable ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest on bank deposits 25 21 46 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest payable Interest on loans and borrowings (29) (38) (73) Interest on Convertible Bonds (3) (3) (5) Amortisation of Convertible Bonds (4) (4) (8) Interest on subordinated borrowings (1) (1) (3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (37) (46) (89) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest payable (12) (25) (43) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Exchange movements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Â£m Â£m Â£m ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exchange movements on assets and liabilities held at fair value 4 29 19 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other recognised exchange movements Exchange movements on loan investments 7 11 8 Exchange on movements on borrowings 7 (29) (17) Exchange movements on other assets and liabilities 17 21 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 3 (6) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total exchange movements in the income statement 35 32 13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (9) (2) 5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net exchange movement 26 30 18 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. 5 Per share information The earnings and net assets per share attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company is based on the following data: Earnings per share ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic 79.6p 36.9p 82.6p ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diluted 77.0p 36.3p 81.0p Earnings (Â£m) Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the Company 462 223 498 Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares 5 5 11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 467 228 509 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Number Number Number ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of shares Weighted average number of shares in issue 580,583,146 604,250,584 603,240,340 Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares Share options 1,697,906 381,696 119,980 Convertible Bonds 24,750,000 24,750,000 24,750,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diluted shares 607,031,052 629,382,280 628,110,320 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net assets per share ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (as restated)*(as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic 679p 574p 615p ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Diluted 677p 574p 614p Net assets (Â£m) Net assets attributable to equity holders of the Company 3,711 3,475 3,699 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Number Number Number ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of shares Number of shares in issue 546,363,945 605,010,144 601,912,869 Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares Share options 1,952,013 538,649 1,007,723 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 548,315,958 605,548,793 602,920,592 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No adjustment has been made to the opening number of shares used in the above calculations for the share consolidation on 8 July 2005. *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. 6 Dividends ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) p per share p per share p per share ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Declared and paid during the period Ordinary shares Final dividend 9.3 8.9 8.9 Special dividend 40.7 - - Interim dividend - - 5.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50.0 8.9 14.2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposed dividend 5.5 5.3 9.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Directors have proposed an interim dividend of 5.5p per share. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2005 2004 2005 (as restated)* (as restated)* (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Â£m Â£m Â£m ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Declared and paid during the period Ordinary shares Final dividend 56 53 53 Special dividend 245 - - Interim dividend - - 32 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 301 53 85 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposed dividend 30 32 56 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Investment portfolio ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quoted Equity Loans and Investments Investments receivables (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Â£m Â£m Â£m ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Book value at 1 April 2005* 235 2,682 1,400 Additions 3 312 391 Transfers 64 (34) (30) Disposals, repayments and write-offs (98) (515) (257) Unrealised profits on the revaluation of portfolio investments 56 171 1 Currency and translation movement - 9 (1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Book value at 30 September 2005 260 2,625 1,504 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. 8 Issued capital --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 31 March 31 March 2005 2005 2004 2004 2005 2005 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Authorised Number Â£m Number Â£m Number Â£m --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ordinary shares of 50p - - 820,000,000 410 820,000,000 410 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ordinary shares of 53 1/8p 771,764,704 410 - - - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unclassified shares of 10p 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Issued and fully paid Ordinary shares of 50p Balance at the beginning of the period 614,409,167 307 613,479,159 307 613,479,159 307 Share options 268,792 - 358,324 - 930,008 - Share consolidation (614,677,959) (307) - - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Closing balance - - 613,837,483 307 614,409,167 307 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- During the period to 8 July 2005, the Company issued shares for cash on the exercise of share options at various prices from 467p to 664p per share. The Company repurchased 400,452 shares at 683p per share. These shares were cancelled after the Company consolidated its share capital on 8 July 2005. The Company consolidated its share capital by issuing 16 53 1/8p shares for every 17 50p shares held. This coincided with the payment of a special dividend of 40.7p per share (see note 6). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 31 March 31 March 2005 2005 2004 2004 2005 2005 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Number Â£m Number Â£m Number Â£m --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ordinary shares of 53 1/8p Balance at the beginning of the period - - - - - - Share consolidation 578,520,432 307 - - - - Share options 523,503 - - - - - Shares cancelled (21,256,896) (11) - - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Closing balance 557,787,039 296 - - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Since 11 July, the Company issued shares for cash on the exercise of share options at various prices from 467p to 664p per share. The Company repurchased 20,880,000 shares at an average price of 712p per share. These shares, and those purchased before the share consolidation, were cancelled and a transfer made to the capital redemption reserve equal to the nominal value of the shares repurchased. 9 Equity Share Capital based Share Share redemption payment Translation Capital Revenue Own Total capital premium reserve reserve reserve reserve reserve shares equity (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m Â£m ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Six months to 30 September 2005 Balance at 1 April 2005* 307 364 1 9 5 2,613 477 (77) 3,699 Total recognised income and expense (9) 404 52 447 Share-based payments 4 4 Issues of shares 1 4 5 Dividends paid (301) (301) Share buy-backs (12) 12 (151) (151) Own shares 8 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance at 30 September 2005 296 368 13 13 (4) 2,866 228 (69) 3,711 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Six months to 30 September 2004* Balance at 1 April 2004 307 359 1 3 2,246 433 (55) 3,294 Total recognised income and expense (2) 157 69 224 Share-based payments 3 3 Dividends paid (53) (53) Issues of shares 2 2 Own shares 5 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance at 30 September 2004 307 361 1 6 (2) 2,403 449 (50) 3,475 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year to 31 March 2005* Balance at 1 April 2004 307 359 1 3 2,246 433 (55) 3,294 Total recognised income and expense 5 367 129 501 Share-based payments 6 6 Dividends paid (85) (85) Issues of shares 5 5 Own shares (22) (22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance at 31 March 2005 307 364 1 9 5 2,613 477 (77) 3,699 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Share-based payment reserve The share-based payment reserve is a reserve to recognise those amounts in retained earnings in respect of share-based payments. Transfers are made from this reserve as share options are exercised, lapse or expire. Translation reserve The translation reserve comprises all exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of international operations. *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. Basis of preparation The interim financial statements of 3i Group plc are for the six months to 30 September 2005. These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with those IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations issued and effective or issued and early adopted as at the time of preparing these statements (November 2005) and in respect of the revisions to IAS 39 published by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB') in June 2005 and IAS 19 issued but awaiting EU ratification. The standards to be applied, which will be adopted for the first time for the purpose of preparing consolidated financial statements for the year to 31 March 2006, will be those issued by the IASB and endorsed by the EU as at 31 March 2006.The IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations that will be applicable at 31 March 2006, including those that will be applicable on an optional basis, are not known with certainty at the time of preparing these consolidated financial statements. 3i Group plc's consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the United Kingdom's Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (UK GAAP) until the year to 31 March 2005. In preparing 3i Group plc's interim consolidated financial statements, the Board of Directors has amended certain accounting and valuation methods applied in the UK GAAP financial statements to comply with IFRS. The comparative figures in respect of 2004 were restated to reflect these adjustments. These figures have not been subject to audit. The Group's IFRS accounting policies (Transition to IFRS) have been consistently applied to all periods presented. The effects of the transition from UK GAAP to IFRS on the Group's profit after taxation, net assets and cash flows are provided in the Transition to IFRS. These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for investment property, land and buildings, derivative financial instruments and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss that have been included at fair value. The basis of consolidation is included in the Transition to IFRS. The interim report does not constitute statutory accounts. The statutory accounts for the year to 31 March 2005, prepared under UK GAAP, have been filed with the Registrar of Companies on which the auditors issued a report, which was unqualified and did not contain a statement under section 237(2) or section 237 (3) of the Companies Act 1985. Transitional arrangements Rules regarding transitional arrangements are set out in IFRS 1, First-time adoption of IFRS, which generally requires full retrospective adoption of all accounting standards at the reporting date. Details of the primary IFRS exemptions that the Group has taken advantage of are included in the Transition to IFRS. Forward-looking statements 3i's actual future results may differ materially from the plans, goals and expectations set forth in any of its forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. 3i does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect any changes in its expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Independent review report to 3i Group plc Introduction We have been instructed by the Company to review the financial information for the six months ended 30 September 2005 which comprises the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Statement of Recognised Income and Expenses, Consolidated Reconciliation of Movements in Equity, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, and the related notes 1 to 9. We have read the other information contained in the interim report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the financial information. This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with guidance contained in Bulletin 1999/4 'Review of interim financial information' issued by the Auditing Practices Board. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company, for our work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed. Directors' responsibilities The interim report, including the financial information contained therein, is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the Directors. The Directors are responsible for preparing the interim report in accordance with the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority. As disclosed in the Basis of preparation, the next annual financial statements of the Group will be prepared in accordance with those IFRSs adopted for use by the European Union. The accounting policies are consistent with those that the Directors intend to use in the next financial statements. There is, however, a possibility that the Directors may determine that some changes to these policies are necessary when preparing the full annual financial statements for the first time in accordance with those IFRSs adopted for use by the European Union. This is because as disclosed in the Basis of preparation, the Directors have anticipated that the revisions to IAS 39 published by the IASB in June 2005 and IAS 19, which have yet to be formally adopted for use in the EU will be so adopted in time to be applicable to the next annual financial statements. Review work performed We conducted our review in accordance with guidance contained in Bulletin 1999/4 'Review of interim financial information' issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review consists principally of making enquiries of group management and applying analytical procedures to the financial information and underlying financial data, and based thereon, assessing whether the accounting policies have been applied. A review excludes audit procedures such as tests of controls and verification of assets, liabilities and transactions. It is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland ) and therefore provides a lower level of assurance than an audit. Accordingly we do not express an audit opinion on the financial information. Review conclusion On the basis of our review we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the financial information as presented for the six months ended 30 September 2005. Ernst & Young LLP London, 9 November 2005 Note 1 The Interim report 2005 will be posted to shareholders on 21 November 2005 and thereafter copies will be available from the Company Secretary, 3i Group plc, 91 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8XP. Note 2 The interim dividend will be payable on 4 January 2005 to holders of shares on the register on 2 December 2005. The ex-dividend date will be 30 November 2005. New investment analysis The Group's equity, fixed income and loan investment totals Â£706m for the 6 months to 30 September 2005 (excluding co-investment funds and joint ventures). Details of investment including co-investment funds are included in 'Portfolio and investment analysis including co-investment funds'. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March Investment by business line (Â£m) 2005 2004 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Buyouts 358 200 338 Growth Capital 286 143 263 Venture Capital 58 72 143 SMI 4 7 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total 706 422 755 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Investment by geography (Â£m) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ UK 283 152 334 Continental Europe 359 222 341 US 28 35 51 Asia 36 13 29 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 706 422 755 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continental European investment (Â£m) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benelux 61 11 17 France 3 61 73 Germany/Austria/Switzerland 44 73 92 Italy 83 10 20 Nordic 111 42 81 Spain 42 23 41 Other European 15 2 17 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 359 222 341 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other European includes investments in countries where 3i did not have an office at the period end. Investment by FTSE industrial classification (Â£m) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resources 16 63 68 Industrials 125 97 163 Consumer goods 174 66 155 Services and utilities 327 116 234 Financials 22 43 59 Information technology 42 37 76 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 706 422 755 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First and subsequent investment (Â£m) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First investment in new investee companies 512 258 488 Drawdown on existing arrangements for first 8 11 10 investments Investment by 3i in external funds 62 17 26 Newly arranged further investment in existing portfolio companies 91 98 167 Other - including capitalised interest 33 38 64 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 706 422 755 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio analysis The Group's equity, fixed income and loan investments total Â£4,389 million at 30 September 2005 (excluding co-investment funds and joint ventures). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At 30 September At 31 March 2005 2005 Portfolio value by business line (Â£m) (as restated)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buyouts 1,665 1,521 Growth Capital 1,321 1,292 Venture Capital 740 748 SMI 663 756 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 4,389 4,317 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio value by geography (Â£m) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UK 2,178 2,258 Continental Europe 1,843 1,693 US 262 277 Asia 106 89 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 4,389 4,317 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continental European portfolio value (Â£m) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benelux 157 180 France 254 292 Germany/Austria/Switzerland 540 503 Italy 149 69 Nordic 394 344 Spain 282 249 Other European 67 56 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,843 1,693 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other European includes investments in countries where 3i did not have an office at the period end. Portfolio value by FTSE industrial classification (Â£m) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resources 152 162 Industrials 1,230 1,077 Consumer goods 991 969 Services and utilities 1,266 1,214 Financials 228 326 Information technology 522 569 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 4,389 4,317 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio value by valuation method (Â£m) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imminent sale or IPO 281 373 Listed 216 198 Secondary market 44 37 Earnings 1,155 1,138 Cost 605 468 Further advance 162 203 Net assets 96 92 Other (including other Venture Capital assets valued below cost) 326 408 Loan investments and fixed income shares 1,504 1,400 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 4,389 4,317 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buyout portfolio value by valuation method (Â£m) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imminent sale or IPO 96 134 Listed 56 48 Secondary market 1 1 Earnings 358 372 Cost 131 71 Net assets 4 4 Other 78 22 Loan investments and fixed income shares 941 869 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,665 1,521 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Growth Capital portfolio value by valuation method (Â£m) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imminent sale or IPO 136 120 Listed 31 62 Secondary market 24 9 Earnings 395 360 Cost 220 159 Further advance 8 14 Net assets 28 33 Other 79 200 Loan investments and fixed income shares 400 335 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,321 1,292 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venture Capital portfolio value by valuation method (Â£m) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imminent sale or IPO 17 33 Listed 121 72 Secondary market 15 22 Earnings 5 25 Cost 248 221 Further advance 151 186 Net assets 1 1 Other Venture Capital assets valued below cost 76 71 Other 45 55 Loan investments and fixed income shares 61 62 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 740 748 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - of which early stage Venture Capital 622 561 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SMI portfolio value by valuation method (Â£m) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imminent sale or IPO 32 86 Listed 8 16 Secondary market 4 5 Earnings 397 381 Cost 6 17 Further advance 3 3 Net assets 63 54 Other 48 60 Loan investments and fixed income shares 102 134 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 663 756 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venture Capital portfolio value by sector (Â£m) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Healthcare 238 228 Communications 162 189 Electronics, semiconductors and advanced technologies 130 141 Software 210 190 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 740 748 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. Realisations analysis Analysis of the Group's realisation proceeds (excluding third party co-investment funds and joint ventures). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to Realisation proceeds by business 30 September 30 September 31 March line (Â£m) 2005 2004 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buyouts 379 218 505 Growth Capital 381 245 443 Venture Capital 120 58 156 SMI 161 82 198 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,041 603 1,302 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Realisation proceeds by geography (Â£m) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UK 504 445 897 Continental Europe 445 148 365 US 57 9 34 Asia 35 1 6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,041 603 1,302 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Realisation proceeds (Â£m) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IPO 45 34 41 Sale of quoted investments 117 38 134 Trade and other sales 638 345 744 Loan and fixed income share repayments 241 186 383 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,041 603 1,302 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Realisation proceeds by FTSE industrial classification (Â£m) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resources 84 60 105 Industrials 88 90 142 Consumer goods 255 90 394 Services and utilities 349 282 457 Financials 173 3 29 Information technology 92 78 175 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,041 603 1,302 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio and investment analysis including co-investment funds ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 months to 6 months to 12 months to 30 September 30 September 31 March Investment by business line (Â£m) 2005 2004 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Buyouts 483 291 532 Growth Capital 290 149 274 Venture Capital 58 73 144 SMI 4 8 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total 835 521 962 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Investment by geography (Â£m) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UK 345 201 440 Continental Europe 423 268 433 US 28 35 51 Asia 39 17 38 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 835 521 962 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At 30 September At 31 March 2005 2005 Portfolio value by business line (Â£m) (as restated)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buyouts 2,600 2,521 Growth Capital 1,501 1,474 Venture Capital 749 747 SMI 721 813 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 5,571 5,555 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portfolio value by geography (Â£m) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UK 2,650 2,742 Continental Europe 2,531 2,428 US 262 283 Asia 128 102 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 5,571 5,555 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *As restated for the adoption of IFRS, as explained within the Basis of preparation. Funds under management -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At 30 September At 31 March (Â£m) 2005 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Third party unquoted co-investment funds 1,817 1,913 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ten large investments The table below shows investments valued at Â£50 million or above. One investment has been excluded for commercial reasons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Residual Directors' Business invested cost valuation(1) Investments Description of business line Geography in Â£m(1) Â£m --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Petrofac Ltd Oilfield services Growth Capital UK 2002 Equity shares 22 116 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 116 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oval (2040) Ltd Transport management and Buyouts UK 2005 (NCP) parking services Equity shares 1 1 Loans 98 98 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 99 99 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SR Technics Technical solutions provider Buyouts Switzerland 2002 Holding AG for commercial aircraft fleets Equity shares 7 60 Loans 34 33 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 93 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Giochi Preziosi Manufacturer and Buyouts Italy 2005 Spa distributor of toys Equity shares 83 83 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83 83 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ERM Holdings Environmental consultancy Buyouts UK 2001 Ltd Equity shares 1 45 Loans 42 35 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 80 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betapharm Supplier of generic Buyouts Germany 2003 Arzneimittel prescription drugs GmbH Equity shares 33 55 Loans 19 20 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52 75 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vetco Oilfield Buyouts UK 2004 International equipment manufacturer Ltd(2) Equity shares - 33 Loans 30 31 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 64 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boxer TV - Digital TV distributor Growth Capital Nordic 2005 Access AB Equity shares 58 59 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58 59 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Williams Lea Outsourced print services Growth Capital UK 1965 Group Ltd Equity shares 33 59 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 59 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Extec Holdings Manufacturing of screening and Buyouts UK 2002 Ltd crushing machinery Equity shares 7 32 Loans 12 12 Fixed income 6 6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 50 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes 1 The investment information is in respect of the Group's holding and excludes any co-investment by 3i managed funds. 2 As the residual cost of this investment is less than Â£0.5million, this cost is not shown in the above table. Transition to IFRS Introduction 3i prepared its 31 March 2005 consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting standards issued by the UK Accounting Standards Board, the pronouncements of the Urgent Issues Task Force, relevant Statements of Standard Accounting Practice, the Association of Investment Trust Companies' Investment Trust SORP and in compliance with the Companies Act 1985. The Company was authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority as a deposit taker and its March 2005 consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the requirements of Part VII of the Companies Act 1985 in respect of banking companies and Groups. The Company surrendered its authorisation on 27 May 2005. Consequently, these accounts are not presented as those of a bank. For accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2005, 3i is preparing its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards and interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee and its predecessor body (together 'IFRS'). The standards to be applied, which will be adopted for the first time for the purpose of preparing consolidated financial statements for the year to 31 March 2006, will be those issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB') and endorsed by the European Union ('EU') as at 31 March 2006. 3i presents below the details of the accounting policies and the transitional exemptions or choices it has applied in adopting IFRS. Reconciliations of retained profit and equity for the comparative periods are shown to illustrate the impact of the move from UK GAAP to IFRS. These reconciliations have been prepared in accordance with those IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations issued and early adopted as at the time of preparing these statements, and in respect of the revisions to IAS 39 published by the IASB in June 2005 and IAS 19 issued but waiting EU ratification. Group accounting policies under IFRS A Basis of preparation These interim financial statements have been prepared, for the first time, on the basis of the IFRS accounting policies set out below. The disclosures required by IFRS 1, First-time adoption of IFRS, concerning the transition from UK GAAP are also given below. The adoption date for 3i is 1 April 2004 (the start of its 2005 financial year). The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for investment property, land and buildings, derivative financial instruments and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss that have been included at fair value. The preparation of accounts in accordance with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the: - reported amounts of assets and liabilities; - disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the accounts; and - reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant techniques for estimation are described in the accounting policies below. B Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. A subsidiary is an entity where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies so as to obtain benefit from its activities. The results of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date on which control is transferred to the Group or up to the date when control ceases. All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation. C Investments in associates An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control. Investments that are held as part of the Group's investment portfolio are carried in the balance sheet at fair value even though the Group may have significant influence over those companies. This treatment is permitted by IAS 28 Investment in Associates which allows investments held by venture capital organisations to be excluded from the scope of IAS 28 Investment in Associates provided that those investments upon initial recognition are designated as fair value through profit or loss and accounted for in accordance with IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss in the period of the change. D Interests in joint ventures A joint venture is a contractual arrangement whereby the Group and other parties undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control, which is when the strategic financial and operating policy decisions relating to the activities require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. Joint venture arrangements that involve the establishment of a separate entity in which each venturer has an interest are referred to as jointly controlled entities. The Group reports its interest in jointly controlled entities through which it carries on its business using the equity method. Interests in joint ventures that are held as part of the Group's investment portfolio are carried in the balance sheet at fair value. This treatment is permitted by IAS 31 Interests in Joint Ventures, which allows venturer's interests held by venture capital organisations to be excluded from the scope of IAS 31 Interests in Joint Ventures provided that those investments upon initial recognition are designated as fair value through profit or loss and accounted for in accordance with IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss in the period of the change. When the Group transacts with its jointly controlled entities, unrealised profits and losses are eliminated on consolidation to the extent of the Group's interest in the joint venture. E Foreign currencies The presentation currency of the Group is pounds sterling. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency of the group company that is party to the transaction at the exchange rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. At each balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value in the balance sheet that are denominated in foreign currency are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated at the rate as on the date of the initial transaction. Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items and on the retranslation of monetary items are included in profit or loss for the period. Exchange differences arising on the retranslation of non-monetary items carried at fair value are included in profit or loss for the period. The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into pounds sterling at the exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated into sterling at the exchange rates ruling at the date of the transactions. Foreign exchange differences arising on retranslation are recognised directly in the translation reserve in equity. On disposal of foreign operations the cumulative amount of foreign exchange previously recognised in equity is recognised in the income statement. F Property, plant and equipment Land and buildings held by the Group are carried in the balance sheet at fair value less depreciation and impairment. Fair value is determined at each balance sheet date from valuations undertaken by professional valuers using market-based evidence. Any revaluation surplus is credited directly to the asset revaluation reserve in equity except to the extent that it reverses a previous valuation deficit on the same asset charged in profit or loss in which case the surplus is recognised in profit or loss to the extent of the previous deficit. Any revaluation deficit that offsets a previously recognised surplus in the same asset is directly offset against the surplus in the asset revaluation reserve. Any excess valuation deficit over and above the previously recognised surplus is charged in profit or loss. Depreciation on revalued buildings is charged in profit or loss. On subsequent sale or retirement of a revalued property, the attributable revaluation surplus in the asset revaluation reserve is transferred directly to accumulated profits. Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Depreciation is charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of plant and equipment, generally over three to five years. Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful life on the same basis as owned assets or, where shorter, the lease term. Assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. G Investment property Investment properties are held in the balance sheet at fair value at the balance sheet date. Gains or losses arising from the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss for the period in which they arise. H Financial instruments Financial assets and liabilities are recognised in the Group's balance sheet when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. I Investments Investments are recognised and derecognised on a date where the purchase or sale of an investment is under a contract whose terms require the delivery or settlement of the investments. The Group manages its investments with a view to profiting from a return based on the receipt of interest and dividends and changes in fair value of equity investments. Therefore, all equity investments are designated as at fair value through profit or loss and subsequently carried in the balance sheet at fair value. Other investments including loan investments and fixed income shares are classified as loans and receivables and subsequently carried in the balance sheet at amortised cost less impairment. All investments are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration given and held at this value until it is appropriate to measure fair value on a different basis, applying 3i's valuation policies. These policies remain unchanged from previous years except that under IFRS, quoted investments are valued at bid price without discount. Acquisition costs are attributed to equity and recognised immediately in profit or loss. J Cash and cash equivalents Cash and short-term deposits in the balance sheet comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and short-term deposits as defined above and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, net of outstanding short-term borrowings. K Bank loans, loan notes and borrowings All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received net of issue costs associated with the borrowings. After initial recognition, these are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash flows through the expected life of the liabilities. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any issue costs and any discount or premium on settlement. L Convertible Bonds Convertible Bonds, where the Bonds are issued in the same functional currency as the issuing entity, are regarded as compound instruments consisting of a liability component and an equity component. Where the functional currency of the Convertible Bonds differs from that of the issuing entity, the Convertible Bonds are regarded as compound instruments consisting of a liability and a derivative instrument (see policy below for derivatives). On issue of the Convertible Bonds, the fair value of the derivative component is determined using a market rate for an equivalent derivative. Subsequent to initial recognition the conversion option is measured as a derivative financial instrument. The remainder of the proceeds is allocated to the liability component and this amount is carried as a long-term liability on the amortised cost basis until extinguished on conversion or redemption. Issue costs are apportioned between the liability and derivative component of the Convertible Bonds based on their relative carrying amounts at the date of issue. The portion relating to the derivative instrument is recognised initially as part of the financial derivative instrument. The interest expense on the liability component is calculated by applying the prevailing market interest rate for similar non-convertible debt to the liability component of the instrument. The difference between this amount and the interest paid is added to the carrying value of the Convertible Bonds. M Equity instruments Equity instruments issued by the Company are recognised at the proceeds received, net of any direct issue costs. N Derivative financial instruments The Group uses derivative financial instruments to manage the risks associated with and foreign currency fluctuations from its investment portfolio and changes in interest rates on its borrowings. This is achieved by the use of foreign currency contracts, currency swaps and interest rate swaps. All derivative financial instruments are held at fair value. The Group does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. Derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value on the contract date and subsequently remeasured to fair value at each reporting date. The fair value of forward exchange contracts is calculated by reference to current forward exchange contracts for contracts with similar maturity profiles. The fair value of currency swaps and interest rate swaps is determined with reference to future cash flows and current interest and exchange rates. All changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments are taken through profit or loss. Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other non-financial host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contract and the host contract is not carried at fair value with unrealised gains or losses reported in profit or loss. O Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of past events, and it is probable that the Group will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate of that obligation can be made. The provisions are measured at the Directors' best estimate of the amount to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date, and are discounted to present value if the effect is material. P Portfolio return Gross portfolio return represents the sum of realised profit over value on the disposal of investments, the movement in the fair value of equity investments, the impairment of loans and receivables and investment income. This is considered to be 'revenue' under IFRS. Realised profits over value on the disposal of investments is the difference between the fair value of the consideration received less any directly attributable costs, on the sale of equity and the repayment of loans and receivables and the fair value of the equity and the amortised cost of the loans and receivables at the start of the accounting period. Unrealised profits on the revaluation of investments is the movement in carrying value of investments between the start and end of the accounting period converted into sterling using the exchange rates in force at the date of the movement. Foreign exchange gains and losses on equity investments and loans and receivables are disclosed as part of the currency movement in profit or loss. Portfolio income is that portion of income that is directly related to the return from individual investments and is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the Group and the income can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must be met before the income is recognised: Income from loans and receivables is recognised as it accrues by reference to the principal outstanding and the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash flows through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset's carrying value. Dividends from equity investments are recognised when the shareholders' rights to receive payment have been established. Fee income is earned directly from investee companies when an investment is first made and through the life of the investment. Fees that are earned on a financing arrangement are considered to relate to a financial asset measured at fair value through profit or loss and are recognised when that investment is made. Fees that are earned on the basis of providing an ongoing service to the investee company are recognised as that service is provided. Investment management fees are earned from the ongoing management of private equity funds, which primarily co-invest alongside the Group. This income is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the Group and the income can be reliably measured. Q Retirement benefit costs Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are charged as they fall due. For defined benefit retirement plans, the cost of providing benefits is determined using the projected unit credit method with actuarial valuations being carried out each balance sheet date. Current service costs are recognised in profit or loss. Past service costs are recognised to the extent that they are vested immediately in profit or loss. Actuarial gains or losses are recognised outside profit or loss as part of the statement of recognised income and expense. The retirement benefit obligation recognised in the balance sheet represents the present value of the defined benefit obligations as reduced by the fair value of plan assets. R Borrowing costs Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred in accordance with the benchmark treatment. S Share-based payments In accordance with the transitional provisions of IFRS 1, the Group has applied the requirements of IFRS 2, Share-based Payment to all grants of equity instruments after 7 November 2002, that were unvested at 1 January 2005. The Group enters into arrangements that are equity-settled share-based payments with certain employees (including Directors). These are measured at fair value at the date of grant, which is then recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group's estimate of shares that will eventually vest. Fair value is measured by use of an appropriate model. The charge is adjusted at each balance sheet date to reflect the actual number of forfeitures, cancellations and leavers during the period. T Income tax Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. The tax currently payable is based on the taxable profit for the year. This may differ from the profit included in the consolidated income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, and interests in joint ventures, except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the tax is also dealt with in equity. U Investment Trust status The Company is an investment company as defined by section 266 of the Companies Act 1985 and carries on its business and is approved by the HM Revenue & Customs as an investment trust. Investment trusts approved in this way are not liable for income tax on capital profits. The Articles of Association prohibit the distribution of its capital profits by way of dividend. Fees receivable earned and deal related costs incurred as an intrinsic part of the intention to acquire or dispose of an investment, have been accounted for directly in the capital reserve. Income tax losses have been transferred between capital and revenue in order to be utilised against excess taxable profits in those reserves. Administrative expenses incurred associated with the making and managing of investments are allocated between capital and revenue. Finance costs less interest income on surplus funds have been allocated between revenue and capital. Transition effects IFRS 1 permits those companies adopting IFRS for the first time to take certain exemptions from the full requirements of IFRS in the transition period. 3i has taken the following key exemptions: a) The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates: Under IFRS 1, cumulative translation differences on the consolidation of subsidiaries are being accumulated from the date of transition to IFRS and not from the original acquisition date. b) Share-based payment: IFRS 2 has been adopted from the transition date and is only being applied to relevant equity instruments granted on or after 7 November 2002 and not vested as at 1 January 2005. 3i has elected not to take up the option of full retrospective application of the standard. c) All equity investments have been designated at the date of transition to be assets at fair value through profit or loss. Reconciliations of UK GAAP to IFRS for comparative periods Under IFRS, the 'Total recognised income and expense' is the equivalent of 'Total return', as reported previously. In order to comply with IFRS 1, we provide below a reconciliation of total return to the net profit per the income statement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 September 31 March 2004 2005 Note Â£m Â£m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total return under UK GAAP 231 512 IAS 39 - Quoted investments (a) (9) (11) IAS 39 - Fair valuation of derivatives (b) (12) 1 IAS 39 - Convertible Bonds (c) 17 5 IFRS 2 - Share-based payments (d) (3) (6) IAS 21 - Functional currencies and exchange rates(e) 2 (5) IAS 16 - Own use property (f) - 1 IAS 19 - Retirement benefits (g) (3) 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profit under IFRS 223 498 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 September 31 March 1 April 2004 2005 2004 Note Â£m Â£m Â£m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total equity under UK GAAP 3,436 3,637 3,230 IAS 39 - Quoted investments (a) 27 25 36 IAS 39 - Fair valuation of (b) (39) (26) (27) derivatives IAS 39 - Convertible Bonds (c) 19 7 2 IAS 10 - Dividends payable (h) 32 56 53 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total equity under IFRS 3,475 3,699 3,294 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 September 31 March 2004 2005 Note Â£m Â£m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in cash under UK GAAP (24) 68 IAS 7 - Short-term deposits (i) 87 178 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in cash and cash equivalents under IFRS 63 246 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notes (a) Under IFRS, quoted investment assets are valued at bid price. Under UK GAAP, these had been valued at mid-market price with discounts applied for illiquidity. (b) 3i uses derivatives in the form of swap and forward exchange contracts to manage 3i's current exposures to interest rates and currency. Under IFRS, these are held at fair value whereas they were held at cost under UK GAAP. (c) Under UK GAAP, the Convertible Bonds which were issued on 1 August 2003 were held at the face value of the Bonds (â‚¬550m). Under IFRS, the derivative element of the Bonds is held at fair value with the Bonds being held at amortised cost. Subsequent to the IFRS presentation on 23 June 2005, a further review of the carrying value of the Bonds and of their derivative element has been carried out. This has resulted in a decrease in shareholders' funds of Â£13 million at 31 March 2005 and a reduction in profit of Â£8 million for the year to 31 March 2005 compared with the IFRS numbers previously presented. (d) Under UK GAAP, the approach in respect of share-based payments was to record a charge in profit or loss based on the intrinsic value of awarded shares at the grant date, with the charge being spread over the performance period. IFRS 2 requires the fair value of the equity instruments issued to be recognised in profit and loss over the vesting period of the instrument. The cost is calculated using option pricing methods and applies to all options granted after 7 November 2002 and not vested by 1 January 2005. (e) Under UK GAAP, 3i's policy in respect of foreign currency translation was to translate all foreign currency revenue items, assets, liabilities and reserves, including those of non-UK subsidiary undertakings into sterling at the exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. Under IFRS, revenue items will be held at the rates in force at the time of the transaction. Exchange differences on the retranslation of the opening net investment in foreign entities and the retranslation of profit or loss items to closing rate are recorded as movements on reserves. (f) Under IFRS, unrealised profits or losses on the revaluation of properties in use by the Group are taken directly to equity and do not appear in the income statement. (g) Under IFRS, the actuarial gain or loss on retirement benefit obligations is taken directly to equity and does not appear in the income statement. (h) Under IFRS, dividends declared after the balance sheet date are not recognised as a liability at the balance sheet date. (i) Under IFRS, short-term deposits are classified as cash equivalents whereas they were included in liquid resources under UK GAAP. The move from UK GAAP does not significantly change any of the cash flows of the Group. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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