Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, trading as Soul Patts, is an Australian investment company. With origins in pharmacy operations, the company has evolved to become an investment company with a diverse portfolio in various asset classes (equities, private companies, private credit, and property).
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.Who we are Washington H Soul Pattinson
In June 2021, terms were agreed to purchase Milton Corporation.Merger with Milton Corporation Limited to create a larger, more diversified and unique ASX company Washington H Soul Pattinson 22 June 2021
In June 2025, Soul Patts and Brickworks, that already held a 26% stake in Soul Patts, agreed to a $14 billion merger.Soul Patts and Brickworks agree to transformative $14b merger Soul Patts 2 June 2025 The deal is subject to shareholder approval.ASX slips on tariff turmoil, Soul Patts and Brickworks soar on $14b merger ABC News 2 June 2025Soul Patts ends 56-year Brickworks tie-up with $14b merger plan Australian Financial Review 2 June 2025 Upon completion of the acquisition in September, Soul Patts owns 72% of the merged entity.
Investments Current Soul Patts' larger investments include:Annual report for year ended 30 June 2024 Soul Patts
New Hope Group (39%) TPG Telecom (13%)
Former NBN TelevisionPattinson to buy NBN TV Canberra Times 1 November 1989 page 19 Australian Pharmaceutical Industries
Chairmen
The following individuals have served as chairmen of the company: Ordinal Officerholder Term start Term end Time in office Notes Lewy Pattinson 1903 1905 years Thomas Hughes 1906 1929 years () Lewy Pattinson 1929 unknown William Frederick Pattinson 1957 1969 years Jim Millner 1969 1999 years Robert Millner 1999 incumbent years
See also
List of oldest companies in Australia
References
External links Company website