Our History

Hyperion Asset Management Limited was incorporated in 1997 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wilson HTM Investment Group Ltd.

The company was initially established to offer individually managed portfolios to the clients of Wilson HTM Investment Group. However, in 2001 following four years of first quartile performance, it became clear that in order to grow, Hyperion needed to broaden its horizons and a strategy that focused on the external institutional and retail markets was developed. The acquisition of the Australian business of BNP Paribas Asset Management in 2002 was a step in the execution of that strategy.

In mid 2004, the key executives led by long time CEO and Investment Committee Chairman Dr Manny Pohl, sold down their substantial holdings in parent company Wilson HTM Investment Group and purchased 30% of the capital of Hyperion. This move ensured the interests of key staff members, the company and its clients were aligned. Wilson HTM Investment Group then transferred its 50% holding in Hyperion to Pinnacle Investment Management Limited.

In June 2005, the executives purchased a further 4% of the capital of Hyperion's capital.

 

In March 2007, a further 15.5% of shares held by the individual shareholders of Wilson HTM were purchased by the Hyperion executives, taking their holding to 50%.

In September 2007, Hyperion celebrated its 10 year anniversary with 3 client functions in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. The Australian Chamber Orchestra, who has a long standing relationship with Hyperion via our sponsorship arrangement, entertained the guests at each function.

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Hyperion's 10 year performance was ranked No.1 in Australian Equities by Mercers for the period to 31 August 2007.