Why is strengthening the foundational business critical before pursuing aggressive long-term growth?
Replied bySimon Baloyi
President & CEO at Sasol
Niche: Production
Revenue: Approx. USD 1.2 Billion/month
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Started: 1950
Securing the stability of our core foundational assets protects the enterprise against commodity down-cycles while generating the capital required for future investments. Without robust operational cash flow and a de-risked balance sheet, embarking on complex capital projects exposes the company to unnecessary vulnerability.
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