Sasol Reports 95% EPS Drop, R7.8B Impairments in Half-Year Results; No Interim Dividend

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Sasol reported a 95% decrease in basic EPS and R7.8 billion in impairments for the half-year, leading to no interim dividend, despite some debt reduction.

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• Earnings Plunge

  Basic earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 95% to R0.38 per share, and Headline earnings per share (HEPS) fell 34% to R9.27 per share for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior period.

• Significant Impairments

  The company recognized R7.8 billion in impairments, including R3.0 billion for the Secunda liquid fuels refinery and R3.9 billion for its Mozambique Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) development, primarily due to lower macro price assumptions and a stronger Rand.

• No Interim Dividend Declared

  Sasol's board declared no interim dividend, as net debt (US$3.8 billion) exceeded the US$3 billion trigger set in its dividend policy.

• Debt Reduction Progress

  Total debt decreased to R93.5 billion (US$5.6 billion) from R103.3 billion (US$5.8 billion) at June 30, 2025, reflecting ongoing deleveraging efforts.

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This filing details Sasol's half-year financial results, confirming a substantial decline in profitability and significant asset impairments. While previous 6-K filings provided preliminary warnings of reduced earnings, this report quantifies the severe impact of challenging macroeconomic conditions, including lower oil and chemicals prices and a stronger Rand. The decision to withhold an interim dividend underscores the company's continued focus on deleveraging, despite some progress in debt reduction. Investors should monitor the company's ability to sustain operational improvements and manage macro headwinds to achieve its deleveraging targets.