3i Infra lifted by Eversholt

Infrastructure investor 3i Infrastructure returned portfolio income of £23.8m in the quarter to December. That figure includes an exceptional income receipt from rail railing stock firm Eversholt of £6.8m. Portfolio income for the 9 months to 31 December 2010 totalled £54.3m. "The portfolio continues to perform well and to deliver good levels of portfolio income. The extension of the Investment Advisory Agreement and exclusivity arrangements with 3i Investments plc and the signing of a new revolving credit facility provide the company and its shareholders with a solid platform and liquidity for future growth," chairman Peter Sedgwick said. 3i Infrastructure