Gowing Bros. Limited

Gowing Bros. Limited is an Australian private investment firm with a diversified portfolio across various sectors. The company manages investments in equities, private equity, real estate, property development, and cash holdings. It operates through two main divisions: Investment Management and Property Management. The Investment Management segment focuses on securities listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, private equity vehicles, and loans, including mezzanine finance arrangements. The Property Management segment is involved in the ownership and leasing of commercial properties, as well as the development and sale of residential and commercial properties.

Established in 1868, Gowing Bros. Limited is headquartered in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker code GOW. It is led by Executive Chairman John Gowing, who has been with the company since 1983. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation, with a focus on inter-generational investment horizons. Gowing Bros. Limited has a history of consistently outperforming market indices and delivering regular dividends to shareholders.

The company's diversified portfolio includes investments in retail properties, commercial real estate, residential development projects, private equity, and cash holdings. Notable investments include Surf Hardware International, a global surf company, and various agricultural ventures such as Tasmanian farms. Gowing Bros. Limited is also committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, aiming for net-zero emissions and pursuing B Corp certification. The firm actively manages risk through portfolio selection, natural hedges, diversity, and conservative gearing, seeking to offset risk with a balanced and diverse portfolio of different asset classes.