3i Infrastructure plc Announces the Appointment of Richard Laing as Chairman with Effect from January 1, 2016

3i Infrastructure plc is a Jersey-based closed-ended investment company. The Company's purpose is to invest responsibly in infrastructure, delivering long-term sustainable returns to shareholders and having a positive influence on the Company's portfolio companies and their stakeholders. The Company aims to build a diversified portfolio of equity investments in entities owning infrastructure businesses and assets. The Company seeks investment opportunities globally, but with a focus on Europe, North America and Asia. The Company’s equity investments will often comprise share capital and related shareholder loans (or other financial instruments that are not shares but that, in combination with shares, are similar in substance). The Company may also invest in junior or mezzanine debt in infrastructure businesses or assets. 3i Investments plc acts as the alternative investment fund manager of the Company.