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The Sasol Ltd Ord (SASOF) news page on Stock Titan aggregates official announcements and market communications related to Sasol Limited, a company in the petroleum lubricating oil and grease manufacturing industry. Investors and followers of SASOF can use this feed to review how Sasol reports on its financial performance, governance developments, climate strategy and operational updates across its Southern Africa Energy and Chemicals and International Chemicals segments.
News items include audited financial results for the year ended 30 June, where Sasol discusses turnover, adjusted EBITDA, impairments, free cash flow, net debt and segment performance. The company also issues trading statements when it expects earnings per share to differ significantly from the prior period, and it publishes production and sales metrics that describe volume trends, operational disruptions and management responses in areas such as mining, fuels, gas and chemicals.
Governance and corporate actions form another key category of SASOF news. Sasol releases notices and results of its Annual General Meeting, covering shareholder voting on financial statements, remuneration policies, climate-related advisory resolutions, director elections, committee appointments and share repurchase authorities. Additional announcements describe changes in board leadership, committee composition and the appointment of key governance roles such as the Group Company Secretary.
Climate and energy transition topics also feature in Sasol’s news flow. The company communicates on its greenhouse gas reduction target, emissions reduction roadmap and climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy, and reports on renewable energy power purchase agreements and low-carbon projects at facilities like Natref. Strategic updates from events such as Capital Markets Day outline plans to restore the Southern Africa value chain, reset the International Chemicals business and progress growth and transformation objectives. Users interested in SASOF can consult this news page regularly to review these official disclosures in one place.
Sasol reported mixed results for the first half of 2023, with EBIT of R24.2 billion, consistent with the previous period, buoyed by strong pricing despite lower volumes and input cost pressures. Positive performance was noted in chemicals due to R5.1 billion gains from financial instruments, but losses from impairments totaling R9.9 billion were also reported. Headline earnings surged over 100% to R19.39 billion, with basic earnings per share at R23.23. The interim dividend was declared at R7.00 per share. Factors like economic slowdown and supply chain disruptions impacted overall performance and resulted in lower volumes. The company's net asset value increased by 4.6% compared to the previous year.
Sasol is poised to report mixed results for the six months ending December 31, 2022. Key influences include strengthened oil prices and refining margins, but these were counterbalanced by weaker global economic growth and depressed chemicals prices. Earnings per share (EPS) are projected between R21.55 and R23.98, a decrease of up to 10% from the previous year. Headline earnings per share (HEPS) may range from R29.84 to R31.36, marking an over 95% increase year-on-year. Operational challenges in the Mining sector and impairments in several cash-generating units, notably the Secunda liquid fuels refinery, reflect ongoing operational difficulties amid fluctuating costs. The full results will be announced on February 21, 2023.
Sasol has released its production and sales performance metrics for the six months ending December 31, 2022. The company aims to reduce GHG emissions from South African operations by at least 30% by 2030, focusing on renewable power integration. Sasol signed three power purchase agreements for a total of 359MW of renewable wind power, supporting their green hydrogen production ambitions in Sasolburg set to commence in Q1 CY24. The Secunda operations will see two additional agreements with Air Liquide for 220MW, expected operational by 2025. These initiatives mark progress toward Sasol's target of 1,200MW renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Sasol has released its production and sales metrics for the six months ending December 31, 2022. The company aims to reduce GHG emissions from its South African operations by at least 30% by 2030, based on 2017 levels. To support this, Sasol signed three power purchase agreements for renewable energy, including a long-term agreement for 69MW of wind power for Sasolburg operations, expected to start in early 2024. In collaboration with Air Liquide, two additional contracts for 220MW of wind power at Secunda operations are set for 2025. These steps reflect Sasol's commitment to a sustainable energy transition.
Sasol Limited announced the launch of a US$750 million offering of guaranteed senior unsecured convertible bonds, set to mature in 2027. The bonds are expected to pay a coupon of 4.0% to 4.5% per annum, with the proceeds primarily aimed at refinancing debt. The initial conversion price will be 30% to 35% above the average share price at the time of pricing. A general meeting for shareholder approvals will be convened within 14 months after the closing date on November 8, 2022. The bonds will trade on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Sasol Limited has received approval from JSE Limited for its ZAR 15,000,000,000 Domestic Medium-Term Note Programme Memorandum. This memorandum is accessible for inspection at the Issuer's registered office and on the Company's website. Investors can find additional details on the JSE's website. For inquiries, investors can contact Tiffany Sydow, the Investor Relations Officer, at +27 (0) 71 673 1929 or via email at investor.relations@sasol.com.
Sasol has published its suite of annual reports for the financial year ended 30 June 2022, including the Integrated Report, Sustainability Report, Climate Change Report, Annual Financial Statements, and Annual Report on Form 20-F. PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. provided an unmodified opinion on the annual financial statements released on 23 August 2022. The annual report on Form 20-F was also filed with the US SEC and contains no changes from the previous publication. These documents are available for download on Sasol's website and can be requested through Investor Relations.
Sasol reported strong financial results for the year ended June 30, 2022, with EBIT soaring to R61.4 billion, over 100% higher than last year, driven by rising energy and chemical prices. Adjusted EBITDA also rose 48% to R71.8 billion. Headline earnings increased by 21% to R29.7 billion, translating to a basic EPS of R62.34, more than doubling from the previous year. A final dividend of 1,470 cents per share was declared. Despite operational challenges earlier in the year, the company enjoyed improved stability in operations during the second half.
Sasol reported strong financial results for the year ended June 30, 2022, driven by higher crude oil and chemical prices. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to rise by 36% to 56%, reaching R66 to R75.6 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) are projected to increase over 100%, from R14.57 to between R60.59 and R63.51. However, operational challenges reduced production levels, affecting overall performance. Significant non-cash adjustments include unrealized losses of R5.2 billion, though notable gains were realized from divestments. Detailed annual results will be released on August 23, 2022.
Sasol has published its production and sales performance metrics for the year ended 30 June 2022. The update includes a force majeure declaration on petroleum product supply due to crude oil shipment delays affecting Natref operations; however, restoration of supply is underway with production capacity expected to recover by the end of July 2022. Sasol is finalizing its financial year-end processes and will release its annual financial results on 23 August 2022. Investors are encouraged to attend an upcoming conference call for detailed insights.