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Sasol Cuts Ties with Iran

Monday, August 19, 2013

South African firm, Sasol Investment Co. (Pty) Ltd., has cut ties with Iran after divesting in SPI International (Pty) Ltd. The Sasol subsidiary entered into a definitive sale and share purchase agreement pursuant to which Main Street 1095 (Pty) Ltd. for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of SPI International (indirect owner of a 50% interest in Arya).

The fair value of Sasol’s investment in Arya was written down to $223 million based on the company’s assessment. The company said, “As a result of this transaction, Sasol has no on-going investment in Iran.”


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