South African petrochemical firm Sasol reported a 34% drop in its half-year profit, primarily due to decreased oil and chemical prices. The company’s headline earnings per share fell to 9.27 rand from 14.13 rand. Sasol did not declare a dividend for the period as its net debt remained above the set threshold.
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Sasol half-year profit down 34% on lower oil, chemical prices
South African petrochemical firm Sasol reported a 34% drop in its half-year profit, primarily due to decreased oil and chemical prices. The company’s headline earnings per share fell to 9.27 rand from 14.13 rand. Sasol did not declare a dividend for the period as its net debt remained above the set threshold.