Washington H. Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) Announces $14B Merger with Brickworks Limited
Transaction Overview and Benefits
Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited (ASX:SOL) has executed a binding Combination Deed to merge with Brickworks Limited, creating a newly capitalised ASX-listed company valued at approximately $14 billion. The merger aims to deliver significant value creation and growth opportunities for shareholders by increasing scale, simplifying the company structure, and enhancing diversification across multiple asset classes.
Executive Comments
CEO Todd Barlow stated, “Merging Soul Pattinson with Brickworks makes a lot of strategic and financial sense. It simplifies the structure, adds scale, and creates a more investable company. The combined business will be very well diversified and in an even stronger position to deliver enduring value for all shareholders.” Mark Ellenor, CEO of Brickworks, added, “The time is now right to combine with Soul Pattinson, bring our portfolios under one investment company, and become a well-resourced and more diversified group delivering long term value for our shareholders.”
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