Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company report fall in NPAT

Diversified investment house, Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company (ASX:SOL) today announced the Group’s results for the full year ended 31 July 2019, reporting a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $247.9 million for the year, down 7.1 per cent on the previous corresponding period.

The regular profit result was driven by positive contributions from Brickworks, which is up by 22.9 per cent to $54.7 million due to another strong result from property activities; also income from investments (loans and equity portfolios), up by 63.3 per cent due to stronger dividend and interest income;

And the Property Portfolio, up by 157.1 per cent to $11.0 million following the completion and sale of projects; and the Financial Services Portfolio, up 28.2 per cent to $23.5 million primarily due to increased dividend income.

Total Dividends (fully franked) 58 cents up 3.6 per cent.

Shares in Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company (ASX:SOL) closed 0.13 per cent lower at $22.29.
 
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