3i Group PLC (III), the FTSE-listed private equity and infrastructure investment company, has disclosed the purchase and cancellation of 588,891 ordinary shares across five trading sessions between 2 and 6 November 2026, executed through Barclays Capital Securities Limited on the London Stock Exchange. The transactions form part of the £750 million share buyback programme the company announced on 14 May 2026. Since the programme commenced, 3i has now purchased a cumulative 29,193,351 shares for cancellation at an aggregate cost of £728,216,862.28, excluding fees and taxes, leaving limited headroom before the programme ceiling is reached.

Key Points

  • 3i Group PLC (III) — FTSE-listed private equity and infrastructure investor
  • 588,891 ordinary shares purchased for cancellation across 2–6 November 2026 via Barclays Capital Securities Limited
  • Cumulative programme spend stands at £728,216,862.28 against a £750 million programme cap; 29,193,351 shares cancelled to date
  • Investors should watch for the final programme completion announcement and any update on capital allocation strategy

Daily Volumes and Price Range Across the Five 3i Buyback Sessions in Early November 2026

Trading data disclosed in the announcement shows that 3i purchased 122,549 shares on 2 November at a volume weighted average price (VWAP) of £24.9376, followed by 118,670 shares on 3 November at a VWAP of £25.5922. Activity continued with 117,096 shares on 4 November at £26.1861 and 113,981 shares on 5 November at £26.4471. On 6 November, 116,595 shares were acquired at a VWAP of £25.3173. The highest price paid across the entire five-day window was £26.9500, recorded on 5 November, while the lowest was £24.3100, recorded on 2 November.

3i's £750 Million Buyback Approaches Its Ceiling With £21.8 Million Remaining

With cumulative spend of £728,216,862.28 since the programme's launch on 14 May 2026, 3i has consumed the substantial majority of its £750 million buyback authorisation. Approximately £21.8 million of capacity remains before the programme ceiling is reached, based solely on the figures disclosed in the announcement. The buyback is being conducted in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as incorporated into UK domestic law under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, and all individual trade data is published via the London Stock Exchange's RNS service.

Voting Rights Denominator Updated to 1,019,961,589 Following Latest Cancellations

Following the cancellation of the shares purchased during the five sessions, 3i confirms that its total number of voting rights now stands at 1,019,961,589. The company states it holds no shares in treasury. This figure is relevant to shareholders under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, as it serves as the denominator for determining whether a notifiable interest or change in interest must be reported. Investors and institutional holders should update their calculations accordingly to ensure compliance with applicable transparency obligations.