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3i’s diversified approach drives investment

The FTSE 100 company, led by Philip Yea, remains confident that despite difficult market conditions, which may slow down its mid-market buyout business, its recently expanded growth capital team will be sheltered from the credit storm.

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UK investment firm 3i has benefitted from its diversified strategy to continue investing in difficult market conditions, according to its pre-close trading statement.

Philip Yea:
investing through
the crunch

3i invested £2.15 billion ($4.32 billion; €2.74 billion) and realised £1.62 billion across its diversified portfolio in the 11 months to 29 February 2008.