SOL Trading Update and Final Dividend

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Stock Washington H Soul Pattinson & Company Ltd (SOL.ASX)
Release Time 1 Aug 2025, 8:29 a.m.
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 Washington H Soul Pattinson & Company Ltd Trading Update and Final Dividend
Key Points
  • Unaudited Net Asset Value (pre-tax) for FY25 expected between $12.18b - $12.68b
  • Net Cash Flow From Investments expected between $485m - $535m
  • Final dividend of 59 cents per share for FY25, representing 27th consecutive year of dividend increases
Full Summary

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited ('Soul Patts') (ASX:SOL) has provided an update on its unaudited performance for the year ended 31 July 2025 (FY25) and final dividend payments to shareholders. On a preliminary, unaudited basis, Soul Patts' Net Asset Value (pre-tax) for FY25 is expected to be between $12.18 billion - $12.68 billion. Net Cash Flow From Investments is expected to be between $485 million - $535 million. The Soul Patts Board has determined to pay a fully franked final dividend of 59 cents per share for FY25, taking total ordinary dividends to 103 cents per share for FY25 and representing Soul Patts' 27th year of consecutive dividend increases. Soul Patts' Managing Director & CEO, Todd Barlow, stated that the company's performance remains solid during a period of heightened market volatility, delivering a total shareholder return of 17.5% and outperforming the All Ords Accumulation Index by 5.7% in FY25. The company is confident that its diversified portfolio and recent focus on private credit and private equity can continue generating long-term capital and income growth, with a robust liquidity position supporting new investment opportunities.

Guidance

On a preliminary, unaudited basis, Soul Patts' Net Asset Value (pre-tax) for the financial year ending 31 July 2025 (FY25) is expected to be between $12.18 billion - $12.68 billion. Net Cash Flow From Investments is expected to be between $485 million - $535 million.