JOHANNESBURG , June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In compliance with para 3.59 of the JSE Listings Requirements and para 6.39 of the JSE Debt and Specialist Securities Listings Requirements, shareholders and noteholders are advised of the following changes to the board of directors of the Company (the Board) in accordance with the Company's nomination and succession plan for directors: Appointment of independent non-executive director Ms Xikongomelo Maluleke has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of Sasol with effect from 9 June 2025. Ms Maluleke satisfies the independence requirements for directors under applicable requirements in South Africa and the United States.
JOHANNESBURG , May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On 20 June 2024, Sasol announced that the High Court of South Africa handed down judgment on 18 June 2024 in favour of Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd (Sasol Oil) and TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd against Transnet SOC Limited (Transnet). In terms of that judgment, Transnet was ordered to make payment to Sasol Oil of the amount of R3.9 billion plus interest.
Sasol's destoning initiative will expand margins by improving coal quality, driving 7.5M barrels/quarter. The chemical cycle has bottomed, and restructuring efforts have positioned Sasol to benefit from returning macro demand, with significant EBITDA growth in America's and Eurasia's segments. Despite high debt and past unprofitability, Sasol's valuation is compelling at 3.1x Forward EV/EBITDA and 0.28 P/B, with promising restructuring and debt reduction strategies.
Growth in the European white oil market is fueled by rising purity demands in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food processing. Leading players like ExxonMobil and Sasol are innovating to meet stringent EU regulations. Emphasis on sustainable production aligns with consumer awareness and regulatory standards, enhancing market competitiveness. As a vital component in various industries, white oil's importance is set to increase. Growth in the European white oil market is fueled by rising purity demands in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food processing. Leading players like ExxonMobil and Sasol are innovating to meet stringent EU regulations. Emphasis on sustainable production aligns with consumer awareness and regulatory standards, enhancing market competitiveness. As a vital component in various industries, white oil's importance is set to increase.
Investors with an interest in Oil and Gas - Integrated - International stocks have likely encountered both Sasol (SSL) and Exxon Mobil (XOM). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Sasol Limited (NYSE:SSL ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 24, 2025 2:00 AM ET Company Participants Tiffany Sydow - Vice President and Investor Relations Simon Baloyi - President and Chief Executive Officer Walt Bruns - Chief Financial Officer Victor Bester - Executive Vice President, Operations and Projects Sarushen Pillay - Executive Vice President, Business Building Strategy and Technology Hermann Wenhold - Executive Vice President, Mining, Risk Antje Gerber - Executive Vice President, International Chemicals Conference Call Participants Chris Nicholson - RMB Morgan Stanley Gerhard Engelbrecht - Absa CIB Alex Comer - JPMorgan Tiffany Sydow Good morning, and welcome to Sasol Limited's Interim Results Presentation for Financial Year '25. Thank you for dialing in and listening to our announcement.
South African petrochemical firm Sasol on Monday skipped paying a dividend after reporting a 31% decline in half-year profit on a fall in oil prices and lower sales volumes.
South African petrochemical firm Sasol forecast a fall of up to 36% in half-yearly earnings on Wednesday, mainly due to a decline in oil prices and lower sales volumes.
Sasol Limited has resolved civil unrest in Mozambique, and 2025 financial results are expected to improve with no new asset write-downs anticipated. Long-term agreements with TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil, along with positive free cash flow, suggest SSL is undervalued despite commodity price risks. SSL's business model shows resilience with consistent net income growth, strategic partnerships, and significant capital expenditures indicating future production acceleration.
Dublin, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "1-Decanol Market Report 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This 1-Decanol market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography. The 1-decanol market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.27 billion in 2024 to $0.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial applications, growth of the chemical manufacturing industry, demand for consumer products, economic growth, increased demand for plasticizers. The 1-decanol market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.43 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to consumer demand for clean beauty, consumer preferences, environmental regulations, supply chain resilience, increasing demand for lubricants. Major trends in the forecast period include bio-based production, technological advancements, circular economy practices, increasing R&D investment, sustainability initiatives. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the 1-Decanol market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global market. The regions covered in the market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Sasol Limited faces challenges from declining oil/gas prices, underperforming coal operations, and an underutilized chemical plant in Louisiana. The stock quote has dropped 40% over the past year and 80% from its June 2022 peak, despite little meaningful change in assets owned or the balance sheet. SSL offers deep long-term value, especially if energy prices rise in 2025, with an 'A+' Quant Valuation Grade from Seeking Alpha.
The white oil market continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer needs. White oil market set to reach $8.59 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 8.24% The white oil market continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer needs. White oil market set to reach $8.59 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 8.24%