- Sasol Limited (SSL, Financial) announces a strategic focus to strengthen its foundation and pivot for growth.
- Dividend policy revised: sustainable net debt threshold adjusted from US$4 billion to US$3 billion.
- Emphasis on emissions reduction and transformation in strategic update.
Sasol Limited (SSL) hosted its Capital Markets Day on May 20, 2025, unveiling strategic plans centered around reinforcing its business foundation and preparing for future growth. Key elements of this strategy include restoring the value chain in Southern Africa, resetting its International Chemicals business, pursuing overall business growth and transformation, and advancing emissions reduction commitments as part of Sasol's Emissions Reduction Roadmap (ERR).
In tandem with these strategic initiatives, Sasol's board of directors approved a significant revision to the company's dividend policy. The dividend trigger threshold has been adjusted from US$4 billion to a more conservative US$3 billion in sustainable net debt, excluding leases. This change aims to enhance resilience against market volatility and support a stable balance sheet, thereby ensuring sustainable future shareholder returns.
The adjustments in dividend policy underscore Sasol's commitment to maintaining financial stability in a fluctuating macro-economic climate. Despite the change, other elements of the dividend policy remain unchanged, with the focus on delivering long-term shareholder value. The live webcast of the Capital Markets Day event provides further insight into these strategic directions and is available through Sasol's investor relations platform.
