Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the half year ended January 31, 2013. For the period, the company's revenue from continuing operations was AUD 384.3 million compared with AUD 456.7 million a year ago. Profit before tax was AUD 134.3 million compared with AUD 130.0 million a year ago. On an after tax basis, profit was lower due to New Hope Corporation Limited having a one-off tax benefit in the prior half year which largely offset its income tax expense. Regular profit after tax attributable to shareholders was AUD 71.4 million compared with AUD 88.7 million a year ago. The net decrease was primarily attributable to a reduced contribution from New Hope Corporation Limited and lower special dividend income, which was partly offset by increased contributions from Brickworks Limited and TPG Telecom Limited. Profit after tax attributable to shareholders was AUD 74.3 million or 29.8 cents per share compared with AUD 99.1 million or 37.1 cents per share a year ago. The company announced that directors s have declared a fully franked interim dividend of 18 cents per share for the half year ended January 31, 2013, an increase of 5.9% over last year's interim dividend of 17 cents per share. The record date for this dividend will be April 18, 2013 with payment due on May 9, 2013.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, H1 2013 Earnings Call, Mar 21, 2013

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Dec 07, 2012., at 12:00 AUS Eastern Standard Time. Location: The Wesley Theatre, Wesley Conference Centre. Agenda: To consider the financial report for the year ended 31 July 2012; to consider remuneration report; and to consider re-election of directors.