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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 announces the completion of a Sale Agreement with Air Liquide for the sale of its air separation business in Secunda, comprising 16 units producing up to 42,000 tons of oxygen daily. The deal, valued at approximately R8.5 billion (EUR 148.75 million), includes a long-term gas supply agreement lasting 15 years. This transaction aligns with Sasol's divestment strategy to enhance efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The proceeds will help repay near-term debt, while anticipated annual cash outflows are projected to be R650 million to R1.2 billion.
Sasol is focusing on environmental sustainability by advancing its climate change strategy, targeting lower-carbon operations. The company is exploring various initiatives to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, specifically through carbon dioxide (CO2) utilization technologies. An invitation is extended for interested parties to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) to collaborate on CO2 utilization technologies aimed at Sasol's operations in Secunda and Sasolburg, South Africa, with submissions due by September 30, 2020.
Sasol activated its inclement weather protocols ahead of Hurricane Laura, impacting its Lake Charles Chemicals Complex in Louisiana. The company prioritized employee safety and temporarily shut down facilities in Lake Charles, Greens Bayou, and Winnie, Texas. While the storm caused electrical outages, initial assessments reported no flooding or significant damage to process equipment. The Lake Charles site remains shut down, with operations resuming dependent on power restoration. Sasol holds Atlantic Named Wind Storm insurance for affected units and reports no anticipated impacts on potential divestment transactions related to its U.S. base chemical portfolio.
Sasol reported a significant financial downturn for the year ending June 30, 2020, posting a loss of R91.3 billion, primarily due to the collapse of oil prices and the impact of COVID-19. This compares to a profit of R6.1 billion in the prior year. The company faced a decline in gross margins, attributed to an 18% drop in Brent crude oil prices. Despite challenges, the Lake Charles Chemicals Project showed improved EBITDA performance, with total cash fixed costs remaining flat year-over-year. The company has suspended dividend payments to protect liquidity, as its debt levels surged to R189.7 billion.