Seven Group Holdings Limited (SGH, formerly Seven Network Limited) is an Australian diversified operating and investment group in the media, mining and construction industries.

History

Seven Network Limited was formed in 1991 by receivers to bundle together the assets of

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's failed

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business. In 2002, Seven Media Group acquired

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. In January 2006, Seven Media Group partnered with

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to launch

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, founded as a cross-media entity which would expand the content distribution networks of both companies. In December 2006, Seven Network Limited shareholders voted to spin off the company's 'old media' assets into a 50/50 joint venture with private equity firm

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, creating the

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. In January 2008, Kerry Stokes' National Hire Group took over alongside private investors

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the equipment rental company Coates, de-listing it from the

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. The hire businesses of Coates and National Hire were merged to consolidate the two largest hire companies in Australia, creating ''Coates Hire''. On 22 February 2010, it was announced that

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, owned by Australian Capital Equity,

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's investment firm, would merge with Seven Network Limited, and the combined entity was renamed "Seven Group Holdings". On 25 October 2017, SGH acquired the remaining 53% from The Carlyle Group as well as from other minority owners for $517 million. SGH had first invested in Coates Hire, alongside The Carlyle Group and exiting management in 2008 through its WesTrac subsidiary. In April 2011, Seven Media Group was acquired by

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to create

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. Seven Group Holdings remains Seven West Media's largest shareholder, with a 33% stake. As of July 2021, this stood at 40%. In July 2021, Seven Group Holdings took majority ownership in

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.Notice of change of interests of substantial holder
Boral 30 July 2021

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{{S&P/ASX 200 Companies based in Sydney Companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Holding companies of Australia Holding companies established in 1956 Mass media companies established in 1956 Mass media companies of Australia Mining companies of Australia Seven Network Australian companies established in 1956