Washington H. Soul Pattinson

Washington H Soul Pattinson trading as Soul Patts, is a publicly listed Australian investment company.

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. 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.

Current
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

 * NBN Television
 * Australian Pharmaceutical Industries

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
 * 1999–present Robert Millner