PRODUCTION AND SALES METRICS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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Sasol has released its production and sales performance metrics for the six months ended December 31, 2023. The report can be accessed on the company's website under the Investor Centre section. For further information, contact Sasol Investor Relations.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Reviewing the production and sales performance metrics of Sasol for the six months ending December 2023 can provide valuable insights into the company's operational efficiency and market demand for its products. A detailed analysis of the metrics may reveal trends in production volumes, which are indicative of the company's ability to manage its supply chain and respond to market conditions. Additionally, sales performance sheds light on the company's revenue streams and potential growth areas. Investors would be particularly interested in any significant deviations from projected figures, as these could imply changes in the competitive landscape or shifts in customer preferences. It's also crucial to assess the impact of external factors such as commodity prices, exchange rates and regulatory changes on Sasol's performance.

Market Research Analyst

Understanding the context within which Sasol operates is essential for interpreting its performance metrics. The energy and chemical markets are influenced by global economic conditions, environmental policies and technological advancements. A market research perspective can help to benchmark Sasol's performance against industry peers and broader market trends. By analyzing the demand for Sasol's products in different regions and sectors, one can gauge the company's market share and competitive positioning. This analysis can also highlight potential risks and opportunities in the market that may affect Sasol's future performance, such as shifts towards renewable energy sources or changes in consumer behavior.

Economist

From an economic standpoint, Sasol's production and sales data provide an indication of the company's contribution to the macroeconomic environment, particularly in its primary operating regions. The performance metrics can be a bellwether for industrial activity and energy consumption patterns. An economist would evaluate how Sasol's performance aligns with current economic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation rates and trade balances. This analysis can offer insights into the potential economic impact of Sasol's operations on local and global scales, as well as the company's susceptibility to economic cycles. Furthermore, an economist might explore the implications of Sasol's performance on employment, investment and fiscal policy within its operating jurisdictions.

JOHANNESBURG , Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sasol has published its production and sales performance metrics for the six months ended 31 December 2023 on the Company´s website at www.sasol.com, under the Investor Centre section: https://www.sasol.com/investor-centre/financial-results.

For further information, please contact:
Sasol Investor Relations,
Tiffany Sydow, VP Investor Relations
Telephone: +27 (0) 71 673 1929
investor.relations@sasol.com 

Disclaimer - Forward-looking statements

Sasol may, in this document, make certain statements that are not historical facts and relate to analyses and other information which are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These statements may also relate to our future prospects, expectations, developments, and business strategies. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the capital cost of our projects and the timing of project milestones; our ability to obtain financing to meet the funding requirements of our capital investment programme, as well as to fund our ongoing business activities and to pay dividends; statements regarding our future results of operations and financial condition, and regarding future economic performance including cost containment, cash conservation programmes and business optimisation initiatives; recent and proposed accounting pronouncements and their impact on our future results of operations and financial condition; our business strategy, performance outlook, plans, objectives or goals; statements regarding future competition, volume growth and changes in market share in the industries and markets for our products; our existing or anticipated investments, acquisitions of new businesses or the disposal of existing businesses, including estimates or projection of internal rates of return and future profitability; our estimated oil, gas and coal reserves; the probable future outcome of litigation, legislative, regulatory and fiscal developments, including statements regarding our ability to comply with future laws and regulations; future fluctuations in refining margins and crude oil, natural gas and petroleum and chemical product prices; the demand, pricing and cyclicality of oil, gas and petrochemical product prices; changes in the fuel and gas pricing mechanisms in South Africa and their effects on prices, our operating results and profitability; statements regarding future fluctuations in exchange and interest rates and changes in credit ratings; total shareholder return; our current or future products and anticipated customer demand for these products; assumptions relating to macroeconomics; climate change impacts and our climate change strategies, our development of sustainability within our businesses, our energy efficiency improvement, carbon and greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, our net zero carbon emissions ambition and future low-carbon initiatives, including relating to green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel;  our estimated carbon tax liability; cyber security; and statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "seek", "will", "plan", "could", "may", "endeavour", "target", "forecast" and "project" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and there are risks that the predictions, forecasts, projections, and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. If one or more of these risks materialise, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. You should understand that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors and others are discussed more fully in our most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed on 1 September 2023 and in other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The list of factors discussed therein is not exhaustive; when relying on forward-looking statements to make investment decisions, you should carefully consider foregoing factors and other uncertainties and events, and you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements apply only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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FAQ

What are the production and sales performance metrics released by Sasol for the six months ended December 31, 2023?

Sasol has published its production and sales performance metrics for the six months ended December 31, 2023.

Where can the report be accessed?

The report can be accessed on Sasol's website under the Investor Centre section.

How can I contact Sasol Investor Relations for further information?

You can contact Sasol Investor Relations by emailing investor.relations@sasol.com or calling +27 (0) 71 673 1929.