Brickworks becomes substantial holder in Peninsula Energy via WHSP

Brickworks Limited, through its 25.6% shareholding in WHSP Holdings Ltd (formerly Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited), has become a substantial holder in Peninsula Energy Limited. This deemed relevant interest, as outlined in a Form 603 filing, means Brickworks Limited now holds voting power in Peninsula Energy. The filing indicates that Brickworks' relevant interest arises from WHSP Holdings Ltd's 6.66% voting power in Peninsula Energy, amounting to 25,197,967 ordinary shares.

The total cost for these shares was AUD 7,559,390.10, acquired through two purchases by WHSP Holdings Ltd. On September 2, 2025, 11,666,667 shares were purchased at AUD 0.3000 each, totaling AUD 3,500,000.10. A subsequent purchase on September 16, 2025, involved 13,531,300 shares, also at AUD 0.3000 each, for a total of AUD 4,059,390.00. The voting power is calculated based on 378,181,890 Peninsula Energy ordinary shares currently on issue.

Brickworks Limited has stated it does not intend to file further substantial holder notices unless there is a significant development or a change in its relevant interests, aiming to avoid confusing the market. The notice also clarifies that Brickworks has maintained voting power above 20% in Soul Patts since 1972, triggering the deemed relevant interest under section 608(3)(a) of the Corporations Act.