Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd (ASX: SOL) Share Price and News
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Market Cap
$12.60 billion
P/E Ratio
24.68
Dividend Yield
2.80%
Shares Outstanding
367.74 million
Earnings per share
1.374
Dividend per share
0.95
Year To Date Return
6.41%
Earnings Yield
4.05%
Franking
100%
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Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd (ASX: SOL)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, Soul Patts has paid dividends every year since it listed on the ASX in 1903. What’s more, it is the only ASX share on the market that has given investors an annual dividend hike every year since 2000. Historically, it pays an interim dividend in May and a final dividend in December.
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No, Soul Patts does not offer a DRP to shareholders.
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Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd listed on the Sydney Stock Exchange (now the Australian Stock Exchange) on 21 January 1903. It is the second-oldest publicly listed company on the ASX.
Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.
| Ex-Date | Amount | Franking | Type | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | $0.5500 | 100.00% | Final | 08 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | $0.4000 | 100.00% | Interim | 10 May 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | $0.5100 | 100.00% | Final | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Apr 2023 | $0.3600 | 100.00% | Interim | 12 May 2023 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | $0.1500 | 100.00% | Special Cash | 12 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | $0.4300 | 100.00% | Final | 12 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Apr 2022 | $0.2900 | 100.00% | Interim | 13 May 2022 |
| 19 Nov 2021 | $0.3600 | 100.00% | Final | 14 Dec 2021 |
| 21 Apr 2021 | $0.2600 | 100.00% | Interim | 14 May 2021 |
| 20 Nov 2020 | $0.3500 | 100.00% | Final | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 22 Apr 2020 | $0.2500 | 100.00% | Interim | 14 May 2020 |
| 15 Nov 2019 | $0.3400 | 100.00% | Final | 09 Dec 2019 |
| 17 Apr 2019 | $0.2400 | 100.00% | Interim | 09 May 2019 |
| 16 Nov 2018 | $0.3300 | 100.00% | Final | 10 Dec 2018 |
| 18 Apr 2018 | $0.2300 | 100.00% | Interim | 10 May 2018 |
| 17 Nov 2017 | $0.0000 | 100.00% | Final | 11 Dec 2017 |
| 19 Apr 2017 | $0.2200 | 100.00% | Interim | 11 May 2017 |
| 18 Nov 2016 | $0.3100 | 100.00% | Final | 12 Dec 2016 |
| 20 Apr 2016 | $0.2100 | 100.00% | Interim | 12 May 2016 |
| 26 Apr 2006 | $0.1100 | 100.00% | Interim | 11 May 2006 |
| 21 Oct 2005 | $0.1500 | 100.00% | Special | 28 Nov 2005 |
| 21 Oct 2005 | $0.1500 | 100.00% | Final | 28 Nov 2005 |
| 21 Apr 2004 | $0.0800 | 100.00% | Interim | 13 May 2004 |
SOL ASX Announcements
An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.
| Date | Announcement | Price Sensitive? | Time | No. of Pages | File Size |
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About Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd
Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL), or Soul Patts, is an investment house that holds a diverse portfolio of investments across listed equities, private equity, property, and loans.
With its origins in pharmacies, it now has a much broader portfolio. It gives investors exposure to assets across a range of industries including natural resources, building materials, telecommunications, retail, agriculture, property equity, and corporate advisory. It is invested in a number of well-known ASX shares including TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG), Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG). The company aims to deliver returns to shareholders through capital growth and steadily increasing dividends.
Soul Patts has been listed on the ASX since 1903 and has been managed by the same family from the beginning.
SOL Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.
| Date | Close | Change | % Change | Volume | Open | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2024 | $34.25 | $0.33 | 0.97% | 230,705 | $34.72 | $34.72 | $34.16 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | $33.92 | $-0.37 | -1.08% | 315,725 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $33.77 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | $34.29 | $-0.44 | -1.27% | 209,150 | $34.65 | $34.70 | $34.25 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | $34.73 | $0.29 | 0.84% | 251,046 | $34.27 | $35.03 | $34.27 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | $34.44 | $0.20 | 0.58% | 208,304 | $34.24 | $34.58 | $34.08 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | $34.24 | $0.13 | 0.38% | 290,496 | $34.43 | $34.50 | $34.12 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | $34.11 | $-0.24 | -0.70% | 215,400 | $34.50 | $34.66 | $34.07 |
| 13 Nov 2024 | $34.35 | $0.30 | 0.88% | 351,412 | $34.16 | $34.44 | $34.02 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | $34.05 | $0.47 | 1.40% | 418,217 | $33.66 | $34.05 | $33.49 |
| 11 Nov 2024 | $33.58 | $0.05 | 0.15% | 282,095 | $33.51 | $33.66 | $33.36 |
| 08 Nov 2024 | $33.53 | $0.15 | 0.45% | 248,668 | $33.63 | $33.76 | $33.51 |
| 07 Nov 2024 | $33.38 | $0.41 | 1.24% | 370,518 | $33.33 | $33.55 | $33.16 |
| 06 Nov 2024 | $32.97 | $0.32 | 0.98% | 226,475 | $32.80 | $33.10 | $32.65 |
| 05 Nov 2024 | $32.65 | $-0.16 | -0.49% | 357,249 | $32.69 | $32.74 | $32.52 |
| 04 Nov 2024 | $32.81 | $-0.30 | -0.91% | 308,744 | $33.19 | $33.20 | $32.80 |
| 01 Nov 2024 | $33.11 | $-0.36 | -1.08% | 331,061 | $33.44 | $33.44 | $32.98 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | $33.47 | $-0.25 | -0.74% | 354,615 | $33.59 | $33.71 | $33.43 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | $33.72 | $0.00 | 0.00% | 220,076 | $33.80 | $33.90 | $33.68 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | $33.72 | $-0.15 | -0.44% | 390,200 | $34.09 | $34.17 | $33.72 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | $33.87 | $0.06 | 0.18% | 193,801 | $33.88 | $34.02 | $33.71 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | $33.81 | $-0.48 | -1.40% | 256,983 | $34.27 | $34.48 | $33.80 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | $34.29 | $-0.20 | -0.58% | 298,458 | $34.47 | $34.73 | $34.29 |
Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.
| Date | Director | Type | Amount | Value | Notes |
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| 08 Nov 2024 | Bruce MacDiarmid | Issued | 45 | $1,540 |
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
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| 25 Oct 2024 | David Baxby | Buy | 5,000 | $170,823 |
On-market trade.
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| 24 Oct 2024 | David Baxby | Buy | 5,000 | $172,677 |
On-market trade.
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| 23 Oct 2024 | David Baxby | Buy | 4,000 | $138,030 |
On-market trade.
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| 14 Oct 2024 | Todd Barlow | Buy | 31,240 | $1,009,676 |
Conversion of securities. average share price
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| 14 Oct 2024 | Todd Barlow | Exercise | 31,240 | $1,009,676 |
Conversion of securities. 400,338 Unquoted Performance Rights
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| 10 Oct 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 15,000 | $526,026 |
On-market trade.
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| 08 Oct 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 20,000 | $701,368 |
On-market trade.
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| 03 Oct 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 37,500 | $1,323,202 |
On-market trade.
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| 02 Oct 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 37,500 | $1,323,202 |
On-market trade.
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| 01 Oct 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 40,000 | $1,390,981 |
On-market trade.
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| 30 Sep 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 40,000 | $1,390,981 |
On-market trade.
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| 30 Sep 2024 | Bruce MacDiarmid | Buy | 2,800 | $97,943 |
On-market trade.
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| 27 Sep 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 100,000 | $3,477,454 |
On-market trade.
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| 26 Sep 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 100,000 | $3,477,454 |
On-market trade.
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| 18 Apr 2024 | Josephine Sukkar | Buy | 15,034 | $500,782 |
On-market trade.
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| 16 Apr 2024 | Todd Barlow | Buy | 1,907 | $65,972 |
On-market trade.
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| 16 Apr 2024 | Todd Barlow | Exercise | 86,696 | $2,982,983 |
Conversion of securities. 431,578 Rights
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| 16 Apr 2024 | Todd Barlow | Buy | 86,696 | $2,982,983 |
Conversion of securities.
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| 16 Apr 2024 | Todd Barlow | Issued | 86,696 | $2,982,983 |
Issue of securities.
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| 16 Apr 2024 | Todd Barlow | Buy | 1,907 | $65,972 |
On-market trade.
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| 09 Apr 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 90,000 | $3,091,851 |
On-market trade.
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| 04 Apr 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 120,000 | $4,096,884 |
On-market trade.
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| 03 Apr 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 218,365 | $7,335,063 |
On-market trade.
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| 03 Apr 2024 | Joanne (Joe) Pollard | Buy | 600 | $20,130 |
On-market trade.
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| 02 Apr 2024 | Robert Millner | Buy | 181,635 | $6,153,248 |
On-market trade.
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| 18 Dec 2023 | Todd Barlow | Issued | 109,567 | $3,594,893 |
Issue of securities. 518,274 Unlisted LTI Rights
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Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Title | Start Date | Profile |
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| Mr Robert Dobson Millner | Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman | Oct 1998 |
Mr Millner AO has experience in the investment industry. He brings to the Board broad corporate, investment, portfolio and asset management experience gained across diverse sectors including telecommunications, mining, manufacturing, health, finance, energy, industrial and property investment in Australia and overseas. Robert was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2023. He is a member of the People, Culture & Remuneration Committee.
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| Mr Michael John Hawker | Lead Independent DirectorNon-Executive Director | Oct 2012 |
Mr Hawker AM is a professional company director with over 40 years of experience in financial services and investment. He was Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Insurance Australia Group from 2001 to 2008. From 1995 to 2001, Michael held a range of positions at Westpac, including Group Executive of Business and Consumer Banking and General Manager of Financial Markets. Prior to this, he held several positions at Citibank, including Deputy Managing Director for Australia and subsequently Executive Director, Head of Derivatives, Europe. He is Chair of the Risk Committee and Member of the People, Culture & Remuneration Committee.
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| Mr David Andrew Baxby | Non-Executive Director | Feb 2023 |
Mr Baxby is an experienced senior executive, investor, and public company director. Before co-founding his investment firm Coogee Capital, David was the managing director of the Industrials division of Wesfarmers and CEO of travel software firm Global Blue. David also held various roles at Virgin Group, including as Co-CEO of the Group's $6 billion family office with responsibility for all investment activities with associated directorships in Europe, USA and Australia. He is a member of the Risk Committee and the People, Culture & Remuneration Committee.
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| Ms Josephine Louise Sukkar | Non-Executive Director | Jul 2020 |
Ms Sukkar AM is co-owner and Principal of construction company Buildcorp, founded 34 years ago. She is a director of Growthpoint Properties Australia, the Green Building Council of Australia, the Australian Museum and the Buildcorp Foundation. Josephine was formerly the Chair of the Australian Sports Commission, Chair of the Sport Diplomacy Advisory Council (DFAT), a non-executive director of The Trust Company, the Property Council of Australia, Opera Australia, the Centenary Institute of Medical Research, the Parramatta Park Trust and the YWCA NSW. She is a member of the Risk Committee and the Chair of the People, Culture & Remuneration Committee.
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| Mr Todd James Barlow | Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director | Apr 2015 |
Mr Barlow has experience in mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets and investing and has been responsible for several Soul Patts investments since joining the Group in 2004. His career has spanned positions in law and investment banking in Sydney and Hong Kong.
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| Ms Tiffany Lee Fuller | Non-Executive Director | Dec 2017 |
Ms Fuller has experience as a public company director with a background in chartered accounting, private equity and investment banking. Her experience includes financial advisory, investment management, mergers and acquisitions and management consulting. She is a member of the Risk Committee and the People, Culture & Remuneration Committee.
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| Ms Joanne (Joe) Elizabeth Pollard | Non-Executive Director | Mar 2022 |
Ms Pollard has held various non-executive director roles since 2012. Joe has over 30 years' experience in sales, marketing, media and digital technology in both senior management and director roles. In her executive career, she was Group Executive of Media and Marketing at Telstra and Chief Executive of Ninemsn and Publicis Mojo. Joe also held executive leadership roles at Mindshare in Australia, Hong Kong and London, Nine Entertainment and Nike Inc in the USA and Japan. Joe is a non-executive director at Greencross Limited, a member of Chief Executive Women and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is a member of the Risk Committee and the People, Culture & Remuneration Committee.
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| Mr Bruce Ian MacDiarmid | Non-Executive Director | Aug 2024 |
Mr MacDiarmid has had a 30-year international career in the financial services industry working for several major investment banks. Bruce's most recent role was Chairman of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, Australia & New Zealand from 2018 to 2023. Bruce's previous leadership roles include Co-Head of Corporate Finance, Australia & New Zealand, Asia Pacific Head of Natural Resources for Deutsche Bank, and Co-Head of Rothschild Australia. Bruce is Deputy Chair of Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, a non-executive director of Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation and a member of the University of NSW's Law Advisory Council.
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| Mr David Roko Grbin | Company Secretary | Aug 2023 |
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Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Shares | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Brickworks Limited | 94,314,855 | 25.66% |
| HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited | 36,445,909 | 9.92% |
| J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited | 21,776,666 | 5.92% |
| J S Millner Holdings Pty Limited | 10,543,906 | 2.87% |
| Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited | 8,897,197 | 2.42% |
| Dixson Trust Pty Limited | 8,749,192 | 2.38% |
| Hexham Holdings Pty Limited | 3,804,206 | 1.04% |
| T G Millner Holdings Pty Limited | 3,758,965 | 1.02% |
| Argo Investments Limited | 2,943,073 | 0.80% |
| Higlett Pty Ltd | 2,412,580 | 0.66% |
| Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> | 1,912,624 | 0.52% |
| Mutual Trust Pty Ltd | 1,848,905 | 0.50% |
| BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd | 1,798,229 | 0.49% |
| BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending A/C> | 1,676,345 | 0.46% |
| Millane Pty Limited | 1,477,680 | 0.40% |
| Mary Millner Holdings Pty Limited | 1,226,860 | 0.33% |
| National Nominees Limited | 1,219,491 | 0.33% |
| HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C> | 1,180,758 | 0.32% |
| Danwer Investments Pty Ltd | 1,132,612 | 0.31% |
| Bortre Pty Limited | 1,106,612 | 0.30% |
