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Sasol Limited (NYSE: SSL) is an international integrated energy and chemicals company with operations spanning across 37 countries. With a talented workforce exceeding 31,000 employees, Sasol excels in developing and commercializing advanced technologies, and building world-scale facilities that produce a variety of high-value products such as liquid fuels, chemicals, and low-carbon electricity.
Core Business Segments
- Energy Business: This segment focuses on the production and marketing of liquid fuels and pipeline gas, drawing from Sasol's upstream oil and gas interests and coal mining operations.
- Chemical Business: This segment generates the majority of the company's revenue by producing and marketing commodity and performance chemicals globally.
While maintaining a strong commitment to its home base in South Africa, Sasol is expanding internationally, leveraging its unique value proposition that combines the talent of its people with technological innovation. Over the past six decades, Sasol has been a pioneer in innovation, adapting its methods, facilities, and products to meet evolving market needs and stakeholder expectations. This dynamic approach has enabled the company to sustain long-term shareholder value.
Recent Achievements and Financial Condition
Despite challenging macro-economic conditions, including volatile oil and petrochemical prices and inflationary pressures, Sasol has continued to make significant strides. For the six months ended December 31, 2023, Sasol reported revenue of R136.3 billion, although this was lower than the prior period's R149.8 billion due to decreased chemical product prices. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) were R15.9 billion, reflecting a 34% decrease from the previous period.
The company also declared an interim dividend of 200 cents per share for the six months ended December 31, 2023. This decision underscores the company's confidence in its liquidity and solvency, ensuring that capital remains sufficient to support ongoing operations.
Current Projects and Partnerships
Sasol continues to invest in innovative projects and sustainable initiatives. Recent announcements include the company's commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and improving air quality, as evidenced by the appeal to the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, which was upheld, allowing Sasol to apply load-based limits for SO2 emissions from April 2025 to March 2030.
Additionally, Sasol's production and sales performance metrics for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and six months ended December 31, 2023, have been published, showcasing the company's ongoing operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
Overall, Sasol Limited remains a significant player in the energy and chemicals sectors, continually evolving to meet market demands and stakeholder expectations while delivering sustainable value to its shareholders.
Sasol (SSL) released a trading statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2024, reporting challenging market conditions. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to decline by 2-17% to between R54.7-64.7 billion. The company reported a net loss of R55.8 billion after tax, primarily due to impairments in its Chemicals America and Africa operations. Basic loss per share is expected to be between R68.82-71.48, compared to EPS of R14.00 in the prior year. Headline earnings per share are expected to decrease by 59-77% to R12.28-21.95. The company also announced the retirement of non-executive director Ms Nomgando Matyumza on 8 September 2024.
Sasol (SSL) has received a favorable decision from the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment regarding its appeal for alternative regulation of sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions at its Secunda Operations. The Minister has permitted SO2 emissions from the steam plant boilers to be regulated on an alternative emission load basis from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. On 26 July 2024, Sasol was notified of the concentration-based limits to be applied alongside the load-based limit. This decision allows Sasol to proceed with implementing its load-based integrated solution.
Sasol will now apply to the local licensing authority to incorporate these limits into its atmospheric emissions license (AEL) for Secunda Operations, ensuring lawful operations from 1 April 2025. This development marks a significant regulatory milestone for Sasol's environmental compliance strategy.
Sasol (SSL) has released its production and sales performance metrics for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The company has made this information available on its official website, www.sasol.com, under the Investor Centre section. Investors and analysts can access detailed data on Sasol's operational performance and sales figures for the past year through this report. While specific figures are not provided in the press release, the publication of these metrics is a standard practice for transparency and investor relations. For more information or inquiries, interested parties can contact Sasol's Investor Relations team, led by VP Tiffany Sydow.
The High Court of South Africa has awarded Sasol Oil damages amounting to R3.89 billion plus interest of approximately R2.3 billion, resulting from a legal dispute with Transnet SOC The litigation, which began in 2017, concerned Transnet's breach of its obligation to set fair pipeline tariffs for crude oil transportation as per a 1991 agreement. Sasol Oil, alongside TotalEnergies Marketing, which both own shares in the Natref crude oil refinery, claimed they were overcharged for crude oil conveyance over several years. The trial concluded between April 15 and May 3, 2024, with the judgment delivered on June 18, 2024, favoring Sasol Oil and TotalEnergies.
Johannesburg, May 21, 2024: Sasol announces several changes to its Board of Directors in compliance with JSE Listings Requirements.
Mr. David G P Eyton will join as an independent non-executive director effective September 1, 2024. With a rich background in the oil and gas sector, Eyton's expertise in energy transition and digital technologies is expected to be valuable for Sasol's progress.
Ms. Mpho Nkeli will retire as a non-executive director and chairman of the Remuneration Committee on August 31, 2024. Mr. Timothy Cumming will assume the role of chairman of the Remuneration Committee on September 1, 2024, following his appointment as a director on June 1, 2024.
Mr. Steven Westwell will retire as non-executive director and Chairman on June 1, 2024, upon his twelfth anniversary. Ms. Muriel Dube, Lead Independent Director, will temporarily take over the responsibilities of Chairman until a permanent successor is appointed.
Sasol has appointed Mr. Timothy John Cumming as an independent non-executive director, effective June 1, 2024. Mr. Cumming brings a wealth of experience in financial services and mining sectors, meeting independence requirements in South Africa and the United States. The appointment aims to strengthen Sasol's Board during challenging times.
Sasol announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Mr Hanré Rossouw, effective on 31 October 2024. The company has initiated the succession process, with a replacement to be announced soon. Mr Rossouw will assist in the transition until the financial year-end closing in June 2024. Shareholders were informed in compliance with JSE Listings Requirements.
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