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Australian United Investment Company

Australian United Investment Company is a listed investment company focused on providing long-term capital appreciation and reliable income to its shareholders. Founded in 1953, the company manages an investment portfolio predominantly composed of equity securities listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. It invests across major Australian equities sectors including financials, materials, energy, healthcare, and industrials, maintaining a long-term buy-and-hold investment approach. Australian United Investment Company aims to generate fully franked dividend streams for its investors while managing investment portfolio risk through diversification across established, dividend-paying Australian public corporations.

Snapshot

Public AUOwnership
1948Year founded
1–10Employees
Melbourne, AustraliaHead office
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Global footprint

Operations

Products and/or services of Australian United Investment Company

  • Australian Equities Allocation: Deployment of capital across a portfolio of Australian listed equities, primarily selecting large-cap companies across multiple industry sectors to generate long-term capital appreciation and franked dividend income for company shareholders.
  • Financial Services Investments: Capital allocation to established Australian commercial banks, diversified financial firms, and insurance institutions, securing regular dividend income streams along with associated tax franking credits for distribution to portfolio investors.
  • Materials and Resources Equity Holdings: Strategic investments in major Australian mining, mineral processing, and energy corporations, providing targeted investment exposure to global commodity markets and dividend cash flows generated by resource exporters.
  • Healthcare and Infrastructure Equities: Capital deployment into domestic healthcare providers, medical technology firms, transport infrastructure operators, and industrial services companies to diversify equity holdings and minimize single-sector risk exposure.
  • Dividend Cash Flow Management: Collection and administration of fully franked dividend distributions and corporate payouts from investment holdings, supporting shareholder payout schedules and funding the operational dividend reinvestment plan options.
  • Capital Growth and Portfolio Management: Active oversight and long-term positioning of equity assets aimed at increasing net asset value over multi-year horizons while maintaining a low expense ratio across market cycles.

Australian United Investment Company executive team

  • Mr. James A. Pollard C.A.Company Secretary