Washington H Soul Pattinson trading as Soul Patts, is a publicly listed Australian investment company.
| Company type | Public company |
|---|---|
| (ASX: SOL) | |
| Industry | Diversified |
| Founded | 21 January 1903 |
| Founder | Lewy Pattinson |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
Key people | Robert Millner, chairman |
| Website | whsp.com.au |
History edit
In 1872, Caleb Soul and his son Washington Handley opened a pharmacy store in Pitt Street, Sydney. In 1886, Lewy Pattinson opened a pharmacy in Balmain. In April 1902, Pattinson bought Soul out with the business incorporated as Washington H Soul Pattinson & Company Limited. On 21 January 1903, the company was listed on the Sydney Stock Exchange.[1] With origins in pharmacy operations (of the same name), today Soul Patts owns a diverse portfolio of investments in various asset classes (equities, private companies, private credit, and property). Soul Patts has never missed paying a dividend since 1903, increasing dividends every year since 2000. In June 2021, terms were agreed to purchase Milton Corporation.[2]
Investments edit
Current edit
Soul Patts' larger investments include:
- Brickworks Limited (43.1%)
- New Hope Coal (39.2%)
- TPG Telecom (12.8%)
- TUAS Ltd (25.4%)
- Private equity investments spanning agriculture, education, financial services, and electrification
- Credit investments
- Equity investments (small and large caps)
- Property investments
Former edit
Chairmen edit
- 1903–1905 Lewy Pattinson
- 1906–1929 Sir Thomas Hughes
- 1929-???? Lewy Pattinson
- ?
- 1957–1969 William Frederick Pattinson
- 1969–1999 Jim Millner
- 1999–present Robert Millner
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Who we are Washington H Soul Pattinson
- ^ Merger with Milton Corporation Limited to create a larger, more diversified and unique ASX company Washington H Soul Pattinson 22 June 2021
- ^ Pattinson to buy NBN TV Canberra Times 1 November 1989 page 19