Soul Patts (SOL) 2022年CSR报告「ASX」.pdf

1、Washington H.Soul Pattinson and Company LimitedABN 49 000 002 728|ASX Code:SOLCorporate Governance Statementfor the year ended 31 July 2022Corporate Governance Statement for the year ended 31 July 2022 Page 2 of 23Corporate Governance StatementThe Board of Washington H.Soul Pattinson and Company Lim

2、ited(“WHSP”,“the Company”)is committed to ensuring the operation of its policies and practices embed good corporate governance in its day-to-day activities.We recognise that an appropriate culture needs to be sustained for our continued success.This Corporate Governance Statement has been approved b

3、y the WHSP Board.It describes WHSPs key governance practices in place as at 31 July 2022 and articulates how decision-making is guided to meet stakeholder expectations of sound corporate governance,acknowledging WHSPs specific and broader responsibilities to its shareholders,key stakeholders,staff a

4、nd the communities in which it operates.WHSPs corporate governance practices have been reviewed against the ASX Corporate Governance Council Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 4th Edition(ASX Principles).Other than as set out in the section below on independence,WHSPs practices were

5、 consistent with the ASX Principles as at 31 July 2022.Corporate Governance Background and PurposeWHSP is an investment company with a diversified portfolio of investments across a range of industries and asset classes.Through the merger with Milton Corporation during the year,WHSP achieved greater

6、portfolio diversification and a significant increase in the gross asset value of its investment portfolio.Since listing in 1903,WHSPs purpose has been to build a resilient,long-term return for our shareholders by creating capital growth along with steadily increasing dividends through disciplined in