Standard Bank Group's 5.5% Ownership in Sasol Ltd

SEC Filing SCHEDULE 13D (0000928785-25-000015)

Standard Bank Group, a licensed bank and financial service provider in South Africa, has reported a 5.5% ownership in Sasol Ltd through its subsidiary SBG Securities Pty Ltd. The filing, submitted on July 31, 2025, indicates that Standard Bank Group holds 35,609,735 ordinary shares of Sasol Ltd. SBG Securities Pty Ltd, which is a member of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and A2X exchange, manages these shares as part of the group's trading, investment, and hedging strategies. The filing also notes that Standard Bank Group has sole voting and dispositive power over these shares. The purpose of the transaction is related to the group's trading activities, and no legal proceedings or contracts are associated with this ownership.