18 | Equity accounted investments |
At 30 June, the Group’s interest in equity accounted investments and the total carrying values were: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Country of | | | | Interest | | 2026 | | 2025 | Name | | incorporation | | Nature of activities | | % | | Rm | | Rm | Joint ventures | | | | | | | | | | | ORYX GTL Limited | | Qatar | | GTL plant | | 49 | | 6 619 | | 8 530 | Sasol Dyno Nobel (Pty) Ltd | | South Africa | | Manufacturing and distribution of explosives | | 50 | | 456 | | 400 | Associates | | | | | | | | | | | Enaex Africa (Pty) Ltd | | South Africa | | Manufacturing and distribution of explosives | | 23 | | 639 | | 562 | The Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investment Company (Pty) Ltd (ROMPCO) | | South Africa | | Owning and operating of the natural gas transmission pipeline between Temane in Mozambique and Secunda in South Africa for the transportation of natural gas produced in Mozambique to markets in Mozambique and South Africa | | 20 | | 2 669 | | 2 737 | Other equity accounted investments | | | | | | Various* | | 332 | | 730 | Carrying value of investments | | | | | | | | 10 715 | | 12 959 |
| * | Decrease in Other equity accounted investment relates mainly to the impairment of Central Térmica de Temane (CTT) (refer to note 8). |
There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the joint ventures or associates to transfer funds to Sasol Limited in the form of cash dividends or repayment of loans or advances. 18 | Equity accounted investments continued |
Impairment testing of equity accounted investments Based on impairment indicators at each reporting date, impairment tests in respect of investments in joint ventures and associates are performed. The recoverable amount of the investment is compared to the carrying amount, as described in note 8, to calculate the impairment. | | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 | for the year ended 30 June | | Rm | | Rm | Summarised financial information for the Group’s share of equity accounted investments which are not material* | | | | | Operating profit | | 192 | | 233 | Profit before tax | | 239 | | 284 | Taxation | | (92) | | (109) | Profit for the year* | | 147 | | 175 | Other comprehensive (loss)/income | | (70) | | 13 |
| * | The financial information provided represents the Group's share of the results of the equity accounted investments. The impairment of CTT is not included the results above and is separately disclosed (refer to note 8). |
| | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 | Capital commitments relating to equity accounted investments | | Rm | | Rm | Capital commitments, excluding capitalised interest, include all projects for which specific Board approval has been obtained up to the reporting date. Projects still under investigation for which specific Board approvals have not yet been obtained are excluded from the following: | | | | | Authorised and contracted for | | 2 105 | | 2 188 | Authorised but not yet contracted for | | 1 334 | | 491 | Less: expenditure to the end of year | | (1 628) | | (1 731) | | | 1 811 | | 948 |
Areas of judgement: Joint ventures and associates are assessed for materiality in relation to the Group using a number of factors such as investment value, strategic importance and monitoring by those charged with governance. ORYX GTL and ROMPCO are considered to be material as they are closely monitored by and reported on to the decision makers and are considered to be strategically material investments. 18 | Equity accounted investments continued |
Summarised financial information for the Group’s material equity accounted investments In accordance with the Group’s accounting policy, the results of joint ventures and associates are equity accounted. The information provided below represents the Group’s material joint venture and associate. The financial information presented includes the full financial position and results of the joint venture and includes intercompany transactions and balances. | | | | | | | | | Joint venture | | | | ORYX GTL Limited*** | | | | 2026 | | 2025 | | for the year ended 30 June | | Rm | | Rm | | Summarised statement of financial position | | | | | | | Non-current assets* | | | 14 217 | | 17 784 | | Deferred tax asset | | | 1 065 | | 490 | | Cash and cash equivalents | | | 1 024 | | 861 | | Other current assets | | | 6 132 | | 6 833 | | Total assets | | | 22 438 | | 25 968 | | Non-current liabilities | | | 6 320 | | 6 602 | | Current liabilities | | | 2 610 | | 1 350 | | Tax payable | | | — | | 608 | | Total liabilities | | | 8 930 | | 8 560 | | Net assets | | | 13 508 | | 17 408 | | Summarised income statement | | | | | | | Turnover | | | 8 848 | | 14 475 | | Depreciation and amortisation | | | (3 072) | | (3 316) | | Other operating expenses | | | (6 369) | | (7 728) | | Operating (loss)/profit before interest and tax | | | (593) | | 3 431 | | Finance income | | | 24 | | 49 | | Finance cost | | | (325) | | (189) | | (Loss)/profit before tax | | | (894) | | 3 291 | | Taxation | | | (65) | | (1 357) | | (Loss)/profit and total comprehensive income for the year | | | (959) | | 1 934 | | The Group’s share of (loss)/profits of equity accounted investment | | | (470) | | 948 | | 49% share of (loss)/profit before tax | | | (438) | | 1 613 | | Taxation | | | (32) | | (665) | | | | | | | | | Reconciliation of summarised financial information | | | | | | | Net assets at the beginning of the year | | | 17 408 | | 21 181 | | (Loss)/earnings before tax for the year | | | (894) | | 3 291 | | Taxation | | | (65) | | (1 357) | | Foreign exchange differences | | | (1 227) | | (440) | | Dividends paid** | | | (1 714) | | (5 267) | | Net assets at the end of the year | | | 13 508 | | 17 408 | | Carrying value of equity accounted investment | | | 6 619 | | 8 530 | |
| * | Non-current assets mainly include property plant and equipment. |
| ** | In 2026 ORYX GTL Limited declared a dividend of R1,7 billion (R5,3 billion in 2025). |
***The year-end for ORYX GTL Limited is 31 December, the Group uses the financial information based on management accounts at 30 June. The carrying value of the investment represents the Group’s interest in the net assets thereof. 18 | Equity accounted investments continued |
Early in March 2026, a military conflict in the Middle East escalated which affected several Gulf countries including Qatar, resulting in the temporary shutdown of Oryx’s GTL facility and the suspension of all product shipments following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the inability to export products. The facility has remained offline and only recently has been able to sell some product which was stored in tanks, into the local market. The facility is back online and ramped up in 2027 but only operating at 50% capacity due to the uncertainties and constraints which still exist in the Middle East, with ramp up expected later in the first quarter. The local market will be used initially to sell product with shipments set to continue in 2027. The carrying value of the investment represents the Group’s interest in the net assets thereof. | | | | | | | Associate | | | The Republic of | | | Mozambique Pipeline | | | Investment Company | | | (Pty) Ltd (ROMPCO)** | | | 2026 | | 2025 | for the year ended 30 June | | Rm | | Rm | Summarised statement of financial position | | | | | Non-current assets* | | 2 055 | | 2 658 | Cash and cash equivalents | | 866 | | 964 | Other current assets | | 2 814 | | 2 219 | Total assets | | 5 735 | | 5 841 | Non-current liabilities | | 561 | | 514 | Current liabilities | | 140 | | 220 | Tax payable | | 84 | | 166 | Total liabilities | | 785 | | 900 | Net assets | | 4 950 | | 4 941 | Summarised income statement | | | | | Turnover | | 4 372 | | 4 777 | Depreciation and amortisation | | (641) | | (651) | Other operating expenses | | (433) | | (442) | Operating profit before interest and tax | | 3 298 | | 3 684 | Finance income | | 211 | | 231 | Finance cost | | (13) | | (17) | Profit before tax | | 3 496 | | 3 898 | Taxation | | (1 137) | | (1 051) | Profit and total comprehensive income for the period | | 2 359 | | 2 847 | The Group’s share of profits of equity accounted investment | | | | | 20% share of profit before tax | | 699 | | 780 | Taxation | | (227) | | (210) | | | 472 | | 570 | Amortisation of fair value adjustment on acquisition of investment | | (70) | | (70) | Share of profits of equity accounted investment | | 402 | | 500 | Reconciliation of summarised financial information | | | | | Net assets at the beginning of the year | | 4 941 | | 5 020 | Earnings before tax for the year | | 3 496 | | 3 898 | Taxation | | (1 137) | | (1 051) | Dividends paid | | (2 350) | | (2 926) | Net assets at the end of the year | | 4 950 | | 4 941 | Carrying value of equity accounted investment | | 2 669 | | 2 737 | Historical net asset value | | 990 | | 988 | Group’s share of fair value adjustment on acquisition of investment | | 1 679 | | 1 749 |
18Equity accounted investments continued | * | Non-current assets mainly include property plant and equipment. |
| ** | Based on management accounts. |
The carrying value of the investment represents the Group’s interest in the net assets thereof. | | | | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 | | 2024 | for the year ended 30 June | | Rm | | Rm | | Rm | Transactions with joint ventures | | | | | | | Total sales and services rendered from subsidiaries to joint ventures | | 813 | | 335 | | 3 | Total purchases by subsidiaries from joint ventures | | 14 | | 10 | | 18 | Transactions with associates | | | | | | | Total sales and services rendered from subsidiaries to associates | | 2 577 | | 2 214 | | 2 574 | Total purchases by subsidiaries from associates | | 3 089 | | 3 991 | | 4 332 |
The amounts have been disaggregated and reported separately between joint ventures and associates. Accounting policies: The financial results of associates and joint ventures are included in the Group’s results according to the equity method from acquisition date until the disposal date. Associates and joint ventures whose financial year-ends are within three months of 30 June are included in the consolidated financial statements using their most recently audited financial results. Adjustments are made to the associates’ and joint ventures financial results for material transactions and events in the intervening period.
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