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Single Family OfficePuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 5 SOURCES

Australian Capital Equity

West Perth private company described as Kerry Stokes' main private company; holds a major interest in ASX-listed SGH Ltd (Seven Group).

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Family & background

HEADQUARTERS
West Perth, Australia
FOUNDED
1980

Investment approach

GEOGRAPHY
Australia
ROUTES
Companies (own capital)
STRATEGIES
Public equities

Overview

Australian Capital Equity Pty Ltd (ACE) is a private company in West Perth, incorporated in 1980 according to its LEI record. Business News describes it as Kerry Stokes' main private company, through which, with other private companies such as Wroxby Pty Ltd, he controls a wide business group. SGH Ltd states that ACE is a private company holding a major interest in SGH, a diversified operating group across industrial services, energy and media. Ryan Stokes is ACE's Chief Executive Officer and Warwick Smith has chaired its advisory board since November 2006.

Holdings & investments (1)

INVESTMENT ARMS & VEHICLES

  • ACE Property Finance Pty Ltd
    subsidiary (GLEIF direct child)
  • Australian Capital Markets Pty Ltd
    subsidiary (GLEIF direct child)
  • Wroxby Pty Ltd
    subsidiary (GLEIF direct child)

HOLDINGS & INVESTMENTS · MOST RECENT FIRST

People

  • Ryan Stokes AO
    Chief Executive Officer · source
  • Warwick Smith AO
    Chairman, Advisory Board · source

Frequently asked questions

Australian Capital Equity is a single family office based in West Perth, Australia, founded in 1980.

Australian Capital Equity invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes public equities.

Australian Capital Equity invests in Industrial & Manufacturing and Media & Entertainment.

Key people at Australian Capital Equity include Ryan Stokes AO (Chief Executive Officer) and Warwick Smith AO (Chairman, Advisory Board).

Australian Capital Equity's holdings and investments include SGH Ltd (Seven Group Holdings).