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  "id": 4843160,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: Sasol posts stronger H2 2026 results as debt falls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/earnings-call-transcript-sasol-posts-stronger-h2-2026-results-as-debt",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-01T10:47:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-sasol-posts-stronger-h2-2026-results-as-debt-falls-93CH-4883769"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sasol reported stronger financial results for fiscal year 2026, driven by improved operational performance, higher refining margins, and tighter capital control. The South African energy and chemicals group's net debt fell to its lowest level in a decade, reaching $3.3 billion, marking a 11% reduction from the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 17% to ZAR 61 billion, highlighting better operational efficiency and stronger margins. Free cash flow increased by 26% to ZAR 11.9 billion, though it was down 5% when compared to the prior year, excluding a legal settlement. Secunda production reached a five-year high of 7.26 million tons. Sasol expects FY 2027 capital spending to be lower than previously anticipated, with International Chemicals generating slightly lower adjusted EBITDA than in FY 2026. The company's Southern African oil breakeven fell to $49 a barrel, indicating both macro tailwinds and genuine operational gains. The company's balance sheet showed a 21% increase in available liquidity to approximately $5 billion, and enterprise value grew by 32% during the year.",
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Earnings call transcript: BetMakers posts FY26 profit gains despite revenue miss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/earnings-call-transcript-betmakers-posts-fy26-profit-gains-despite",
        "published": "2026-09-01T01:10:35.000Z"
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