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Sasol Limited (SSL) generates a steady flow of news related to its energy and chemicals operations, financial performance, governance and climate strategy. The company regularly publishes production and sales metrics, trading statements and audited financial results that explain how factors such as oil prices, refining margins, sales volumes and impairments affect earnings, cash flow and net debt. These updates provide insight into the performance of the Southern Africa Energy & Chemicals business and the International Chemicals business.
Corporate governance and shareholder matters are another important source of Sasol news. Notices of the annual general meeting, details of record dates, and the publication of AGM results outline how shareholders vote on financial statements, remuneration policies, climate change strategies and the election of directors and committee members. These announcements show how Sasol’s governance structures, including the Audit Committee and the Safety, Social and Ethics Committee, are refreshed and overseen.
Sasol’s news flow also covers operational and strategic developments. Examples include updates on coal quality improvement projects, operational performance at Secunda Operations, Natref and Sasolburg, and decisions to mothball or close certain chemical plants in the United States and Europe. The company reports on progress against plans to strengthen its foundation business and to grow and transform its portfolio.
In the chemicals segment, Sasol International Chemicals issues news about new product launches and sustainability initiatives, such as the commercialization of a bio‑circular insect oil‑based surfactant for cleaning markets and collaborations on catalysts for sustainable aviation fuel. Renewable energy and decarbonisation steps, including power purchase agreements and virtual power purchase agreements, are also highlighted. Investors and observers who follow Sasol news can track these financial, operational, governance and sustainability developments over time.
Sasol (JSE:SSL) reported H1 FY26 results for the six months ended 31 December 2025: turnover R122.4 billion, Adjusted EBITDA R21.0 billion (down 12%), EBIT R4.6 billion (down 52%), and HEPS R9.27 (down 34%).
Capital expenditure fell to R8.5 billion (down 43%), free cash flow improved to R0.8 billion (more than 100% improvement) and net debt was R63.3 billion (US$3.8bn). Secunda production rose ~10%. FY26 hedging complete; FY27 hedging underway. No interim dividend declared due to net debt above the US$3.0bn policy threshold.
Sasol (NYSE:SSL) announced a board change: Katherine Harper resigned as a non-executive director for personal reasons, with the Board accepting her resignation on 16 February 2026.
The company noted Ms Harper served six years; Board Chair Ms Dube thanked her for her contributions and extended best wishes.
Sasol (NYSE:SSL) issued a trading statement for the six months ended 31 December 2025. EPS is expected to be between R0,10 and R0,80 (prior R7,22), a decline of 89%–99%. HEPS is expected between R8,50 and R10,00 (prior R14,13), a decline of 29%–40%. Adjusted EBITDA is guided at R19–R23 billion (prior R24 billion).
Drivers: lower Brent and chemicals prices, impairments totalling R7,8 billion, partly offset by >100% higher refining margins, 3% higher sales volumes and lower capital expenditure supporting improved free cash flow. Interim results will be presented on 23 February 2026.
Sasol (NYSE:SSL) published business performance metrics for the six months ended 31 December 2025 on 22 January 2026. Key operational milestones include the destoning plant reaching beneficial operation in Dec 2025 with sinks tracking the lower end of the 12%–14% range, higher Secunda Operations output, and improved Natref production aided by Prax SA capacity use. The LIP JV cracker had an extended outage but was restarted end-Dec 2025. Natref commissioned a third low-carbon boiler and Sasol received an electricity trading license in Nov 2025. Outlooks were revised: fuel sales now expected +5% to +10% vs FY25; gas production revised to 0% to -5% vs FY25. Q2 FY26 was fatality-free.
Sasol (NYSE:SSL) announced the appointment of Rhidwaan Gasant as an independent non-executive director effective 1 February 2026. Mr Gasant meets independence requirements under South African and US rules and brings over three decades of financial, governance and energy-sector experience.
His background includes roles as a Chartered Accountant, senior audit manager at KPMG, financial director of Engen, CEO of Energy Africa, recent service as Lead Independent Director of AngloGold Ashanti and Audit Committee Chair of MTN Nigeria, and current chairmanship of Growthpoint Properties. The board chair said his expertise will strengthen board oversight and strategic guidance.
Sasol (JSE:SSL) held its Annual General Meeting on 14 November 2025 and announced that all resolutions were passed by the requisite majority of votes cast.
Key outcomes: audited annual financial statements for year ended 30 June 2025 were presented; directors were re-elected or elected; KPMG was appointed auditor; committee memberships were approved; special resolutions on non-executive remuneration and a general share repurchase authorisation were passed.
Sasol (SSL) published business performance metrics for the quarter ended 30 September 2025, reporting operational improvement in Southern Africa and International Chemicals and progress on Capital Market Day plans.
Key facts: destoning ramp-up cut average sinks to below 14%, enabling higher coal production; Natref minority owner Prax SA filed for business rescue and Sasol is working to maintain Natref continuity; second low-carbon boiler at Natref was commissioned with a third expected in Q2 FY26. Guidance: Southern Africa breakeven oil price for Q1 FY26 is US$55–60/bbl; International Chemicals is on track for adjusted EBITDA of US$450–550m. The company flagged macro headwinds including tariff changes and noted a fatality at Thubelisha Colliery with an investigation underway.
Sasol (JSE:SOL / SOLBE1) has scheduled its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held electronically at 09:00 on Friday, 14 November 2025.
Key record and logistics dates:
- Record date for notice: Friday, 3 October 2025
- Last day to trade to qualify to attend/vote: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
- Record date to determine eligible voters: Friday, 7 November 2025
- Preferred proxy lodging window: 11–13 November 2025
- Results publication: Monday, 17 November 2025
The FY25 remuneration report will be presented and a correction to Part IV of the Remuneration Implementation Report (pages 162–163) clarifies that the FY26 short-term incentive metric “free cash flow to turnover” is assessed before second order capex and dividends paid. Investor enquiries directed to Tiffany Sydow, VP Investor Relations.
Sasol International Chemicals (NYSE: SSL) launched LIVINEX IO 7 on October 7, 2025, a patent-pending, bio-circular, palm- and deforestation-free nonionic surfactant derived from insect oil for fabric, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning markets.
The product is a drop-in replacement for C12–14 chemistry, produced from black soldier fly larvae oil and currently sold exclusively in European markets, with a planned insect oil personal-care product rollout within 12 months. Sasol will debut LIVINEX IO 7 at SEPAWA® CONGRESS 2025 in Berlin.
Sasol Limited (NYSE:SSL) has announced the publication of its comprehensive annual reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The company has released multiple documents including their Integrated Report, Annual Financial Statements, Tax Report, and Form 20-F.
KPMG, the external auditor, provided an unmodified opinion on the financial statements published on August 25, 2025. The Form 20-F will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). All reports are available for free download from Sasol's website or can be requested directly from Sasol Investor Relations.