| Financial Metrics | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | โฌ13,782 million | โฌ11,324 million |
| LFL Sales Growth | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| Operating EBITDA | โฌ2,076 million | โฌ1,615 million |
| Operating EBITDA Margin | 15.1% | 14.3% |
| Run-rate EBITDA | โฌ2,251 million | โฌ1,753 million |
| Net New Stores Added | 352 | 303 |
| Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio | 2.6x | N/A |
As of December 2024, 3i Group plc reported a NAV per share of 2,457 pence, an increase from 2,261 pence in September 2024. The total return for the nine months ending December 2024 was 20%, despite a negative foreign exchange translation impact of ยฃ476 million. The company's gross cash position improved to ยฃ792 million in December 2024 from ยฃ386 million in September 2024, with an undrawn RCF of ยฃ900 million and gearing at 2%.
Action, one of the key portfolio companies, delivered strong results with net sales of โฌ13,782 million and operating EBITDA of โฌ2,076 million for the 12 months ending December 2024. Action's LFL sales growth was 10.3% for the year, and it added 352 net new stores. 3i received a dividend of ยฃ215 million from Action in December 2024, and Action ended the year with a cash balance of โฌ814 million and a net debt to run-rate EBITDA ratio of 2.6x.
The Private Equity portfolio showed mixed performance, with some companies delivering impressive growth while a small number faced challenges due to discretionary consumer spending and the recruitment market. The net debt to EBITDA ratio for the Private Equity portfolio improved to 2.8x at the end of December 2024 from 3.1x in September 2024.
3i Infrastructure plc's share price decreased by 7% in the quarter, impacting the value of 3i's stake. However, 3i recognized dividend income of ยฃ17 million from 3iN during the quarter.