Soul Patts
Australian investment company
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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).
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| Soul Patts | |
| Company type | Public |
| ASX: SOL | |
| Industry | Diversified |
| Founded | 21 January 1903 |
| Founder | Lewy Pattinson |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
Key people | Robert Millner (Chairman) Todd Barlow (Managing Director) |
| Revenue | $499 million (2024) |
| Website | soulpatts |
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]
In June 2021, terms were agreed to purchase Milton Corporation.[2]
In June 2025, Soul Patts and Brickworks, that already held a 26% stake in Soul Patts, agreed to a $14 billion merger.[3] The deal is subject to shareholder approval.[4][5] Upon completion of the acquisition in September, Soul Patts owns 72% of the merged entity.[6][7]
Investments
Current
Soul Patts' larger investments include:[8]
- New Hope Group (39%)
- TPG Telecom (13%)
Former
Chairmen
The following individuals have served as chairmen of the company:[citation needed]
| Ordinal | Officerholder | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewy Pattinson | 1903 | 1905 | 1–2 years | |
| 2 | Thomas Hughes | 1906 | 1929 | 22–23 years | |
| (1) | Lewy Pattinson | 1929 | unknown | ||
| 3 | c. 1957 | ||||
| 4 | William Frederick Pattinson | 1957 | 1969 | 11–12 years | |
| 5 | Jim Millner | 1969 | 1999 | 29–30 years | |
| 6 | Robert Millner | 1999 | incumbent | 26–27 years |
