Washington H. Soul Pattinson
Washington H Soul Pattinson trading as Soul Pattison, is a publicly listed Australian investment company.
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| Type | Public company |
|---|---|
| (ASX: SOL) | |
| Industry | Diversified |
| Founded | 21 January 1903 |
| Founder | Lewy Pattinson |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
Key people | Robert Millner, Executive chairman |
| Website | whsp.com.au |
History
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] As well as still operating some pharmacies in Sydney, it has become a large shareholder in companies involved in building materials, mining, property investment and telecommunications. In June 2021, terms were agreed to purchase Milton Corporation.[2]
In April 2022, WHSP sold Round Oak Minerals to Aeris Resources for A$234m ($166.5m) in a cash and stock deal.[3]
Investments
Current
WHSP investments include:[4]
- Brickworks Limited (43.9%)
- New Hope Coal (50.0%)
- TPG Telecom (12.6%)[5]
Chairmen
- 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
References
- 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
- "Aeris Resources to acquire Australia-based Round Oak Minerals for $166m". Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- Current Operations Washington H Soul Pattinson
- Accounting for the investment in TPG Telecom following the merger with Vodafone Hutchison Australia Washington H Soul Pattinson 15 July 2020
- Pattinson to buy NBN TV Canberra Times 1 November 1989 page 19
