About Us

Know the business, confirm its strength, check its managment invest wisely for the long term

Our History

1986

Incorporated in Australia for Stock Exchange listing and strategic
corporate investing with predominantly Australian investors.

1987

Floated on stockmarket

1990

Acquired shareholding stakes in Craig & Rose and Clyde Blowers (Scotland), Towles and McLaughlin & Harvey (England).

1997

Moved focus 100% to Australia adopting in principle the investment policies of US
investors such as Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch etc

2003

Acquired 20% of Prudential Investment Co, Australia�s largest strata manager. Sold out for significant gain.

2004

Acquired 8%, increasing to 16% of CCI Holdings Limited. Took board participation.

2007

CCI Holdings acquired by leading French group. Significant profit to London City. Record net assets and dividend.

2020

Fiducian Group produces excellent profit results and shareholding ownership grows to 7% of that company. 2% shareholding in Coffey International built up and exited via a takeover.Legal action regarding Penrice collapse has London City taking firm action in the Supreme Court of NSW against Penrice. auditors Ernst & Young. Group investment in Excelsior Capital Limited passes 5%

2021

Both key equity holdings increased profits while continuing to retain funds for growth. London City, Imperial Pacific and others reach confidential settlement with Ernst & Young , former auditors of collapsed Penrice Soda.Right issue completed. Successful rights issue completed.

2024

London City Net Assets reach record levels with major growth by key Fiducian Group investment. Excelsior sells main operating business

Meet Our Team

Our Directors

Peter E.J. Murray

- Director.

Special Responsibility: Chief Operating Officer
Chartered Accountant, Bachelor of Arts, Affilitae Member SIAA.
For over 30 years Mr Murray has been a senior executive in merchant banking and stockbroking at Director level. Experienced in corporate financial advice, mergers, fund raisings and general management. Chairman of Imperial Pacific Limited since 1980. Chairman and Director of Camelot Resources NL until July 1996 Chairman of CCI Holdings between 2004 and 2007.

David Butel

- Non Executive Director.

Special Responsibility: Chairman, Audit, Compliance and Risk Management Committee
Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Diploma of Business Std, Diploma of Education.
Mr Butel has had over 30 years of active executive involvement at senior levels in the Australian resources and services sector. In recent years his participation has been through ACIRL, CCI Holdings Limited and the international Bureau Veritas organisation as Senior Vice President Commodities � Pacific Zone. Director of Imperial Pacific.

Loius Joseph

- Non Executive Director.

Special Responsibility: Chair of Remuneration Committee
Bachelor of Commerce, Company Secretary.
Mr Joseph has been involved directly in businesses in both the commercial sector and in the securities industry. His experience has been developed within Australia and in overseas locations, including Asia. His expertise includes small business management, financial markets and securities analysis.

Our Focus

London City is a long term strategic holding company that invests in entities that have significant market shares and offer inherent growth.

London City is risk averse and supports quality management in its holdings.

London City seeks some control over its destiny and is prepared to be assertive when required.

London City is a selective company-centric investor, not a broad market follower.