Perpetual becomes substantial shareholder in Washington H. Soul Pattinson

Perpetual Limited and its related bodies corporate became a substantial holder in Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited on September 24, 2025. This move gives Perpetual a relevant interest in 19,468,046 ordinary shares, representing 5.124% of the voting power in the company.

The acquisitions were a mix of purchases and corporate actions. For example, on September 24, 2025, Perpetual Investment Management Limited (PIML) made several corporate action purchases, including 396,687 ordinary shares for AUD 14,151,941.22 and 372,378 ordinary shares for AUD 13,362,545.09 through JPMorgan Nominees Australia Limited.

Perpetual's relevant interests are held through various custodians, including Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd, HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited, JPMorgan Nominees Australia Limited, National Nominees Pty Ltd, Northern Trust Company Limited, State Street Bank and Trust, and UBS Nominees Pty Ltd. These entities are classified as related bodies corporate of Perpetual Limited.