3i Group shares slip as FTSE hits record — what to watch before the Jan 29 update
London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:22 GMT — The market has closed. Shares of British buyout firm 3i Group (III.L) fell 0.9% to 3,122 pence on Friday, even as the FTSE 100 closed at a record high, up 0.8%. (https://www.3i.com/investor-relations/shareholder-hub/share-price-tools/ https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/london-stocks-rise-glencore-jumps-rio-merger-talks-2026-01-09/) London being closed on Sunday means 3i investors will be focused on the company’s third-quarter update due in late January. Attention is squarely on how it addresses the state of European discount spending and the impact of financing costs. (https://www.3i.com/investor-relations/financial-calendar/) 3i has already announced its cash return to shareholders for this month. The company expects to pay its first FY2026