Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited,

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Soul Patts, is a publicly listed Australian investment company.

History

In 1872, Caleb Soul and his son Washington Handley opened a pharmacy store in

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. 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. 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. In June 2025, Soul Patts and

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, that already held a 26% stake in Soul Patts, agreed to a $14 billion merger. The deal is subject to shareholder approval. Upon completion, Soul Patts would own 72% of the merged entity.

Investments

Current

Soul Patts' larger investments include: *

(43%) *

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(39%) *

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(13%)

Former

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Pattinson to buy NBN TV
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'' 1 November 1989 page 19 *

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Chairmen

The following individuals have served as chairmen of the company:

References

External links

Company website
{{S&P/ASX 200 Australian companies established in 1903 Companies based in Sydney Companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Conglomerate companies of Australia Announced mergers and acquisitions