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Sasol Limited - Sasol Publishes CFO Newsletter to Investors on its Website Dec 3, 2009 08:26AM

JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sasol (JSE: SOL; NYSE: SSL) has published a newsletter from its CFO - Christine Ramon - aimed at the investment community, on its website at:

http://www.sasol.com/sasol_internet/frontend/navigation.jsp?navid=5600002&rootid=3

The newsletter includes a brief project update to the market following on the trading statement issued this afternoon.

For more information, please contact the Sasol Investor Relations team.

The Sasol Investor Relations team
Tel.: +27 11 441 3113/3321
investor.relations@sasol.com

Forward looking statements

Sasol is an energy business with substantial chemical interests. Based in South Africa and operating worldwide, Sasol is listed on the NYSE and JSE stock exchanges. We are the leading provider of liquid fuels in South Africa and a major international producer of chemicals. Sasol uses proprietary Fischer-Tropsch technologies for the commercial production of synthetic fuels and chemicals from low-grade coal and natural gas. We manufacture more than 200 fuel and chemical products that are sold worldwide. In South Africa we also operate coal mines to provide feedstock for our synthetic fuels plants. Sasol operates the only inland crude oil refinery in South Africa. The group produces crude oil in offshore Gabon, supplies Mozambican natural gas to end-user customers and petrochemical plants in South Africa, and with partners involved in gas-to-liquids fuel joint ventures in Qatar and Nigeria. Internet address: http://www.sasol.com

Disclaimer - Forward-looking statements

We may in this document make statements that are not historical facts and relate to analyses and other information based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. There are forward- looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "seek", "will", "plan", "could", "may", "endeavour" and "project" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but are not exclusive means of identifying such statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and there are risks that predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. If one or more of these risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may be very different from those anticipated.

The factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements are discussed more fully in our annual report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form20-F filed on October 9, 2009 and in other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements apply only as of the date on which they are made and Sasol does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE Sasol Limited

Version 7.0 of Staff Files(R) Human Resource Software Now Available Dec 3, 2009 08:25AM

FARGO, N.D., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Business Solutions, Inc. (ABS) today announced the release of Version 7.0 of Staff Files(R) human resource software. Staff Files gives HR professionals, as well as department managers, office managers, and general managers in small businesses an efficient and affordable way to manage employee information. Staff Files' user-friendly interface consists of 13 "quick-tabs." Using the tabs, managers can quickly navigate through employee records while looking at general contact information, emergency contacts, wage rates, benefits, time-off accruals, training and certifications, performance evaluations, disciplinary warnings, workplace accidents, and the separation details of former employees.

"Staff Files is the perfect fit for businesses that don't have or cannot afford high-end human resource software," said Jon Forknell, vice president and general manager of Atlas Business Solutions. "The typical Staff Files user works in a small business and has multiple responsibilities. They need easy human resource software that helps them take care of their HR responsibilities quickly, so they can spend time on other tasks. Version 7.0 makes it faster to look up training information and easier to customize performance evaluations, plus gives them a more comprehensive way to track separation information about employees who have left the company."

What's new in Staff Files 7.0

Users can now see total hours of training by category and can search records for employees missing a particular training or certification. Different sets of performance evaluations for each location, department, and position can be created, so the evaluation categories are specific to each group of employees. COBRA tracking has been added to store enrollment date, declined date, payment amount, end date, and miscellaneous notes. A new Separation Reason field helps spot trends in why employees leave the organization. The new Absence Calendar makes it easier to see when employees are out sick or on vacation. Additional import options for text files were added to help new users implement Staff Files faster. Staff Files version 7.0 is also compatible with Microsoft Windows 7.

How to get Staff Files

Staff Files can be purchased directly from Atlas Business Solutions, Inc. either online at http://www.abs-usa.com or by phone at 1-800-874-8801. Staff Files starts at $295 for a single-user license; each additional license is $100 thereafter. Staff Files Pro, which includes all of the features in Staff Files, plus an HR Documents tool and Audit Trail, starts at $495 for a single-user license; each additional license is $100 thereafter. Upgrade pricing for existing customers starts at $149 for Staff Files and $249 for Staff Files Pro.

About ABS

Atlas Business Solutions, Inc. (ABS) provides easy-to-learn, easy-to-use, and affordable small business software. Since 1991, ABS helps customers directly reduce costs, save time and streamline business processes by providing employee scheduling software, human resource software, appointment scheduling software, and business plan software.

Contact:

Brandy Pelzel
Tel. 701-235-5226
Email: bpelzel@abs-usa.com

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SOURCE Atlas Business Solutions, Inc.

Target Corporation Reports November Sales Results Dec 3, 2009 08:25AM

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended November 28, 2009 were $5,689 million, an increase of 1.5 percent from $5,605 million for the four weeks ended November 29, 2008. On this same basis, November comparable-store sales decreased 1.5 percent.

"Sales were slightly below our expectations for November, as softer results in the first three weeks of the month were substantially offset by better-than-expected sales during our post-Thanksgiving Two-Day sale," said Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Target Corporation. "Sales were stronger on Black Friday than Saturday, with particular strength in electronics, toys, apparel, domestics, small appliances and beauty. On-line sales during this two-day period were also quite strong. For the month overall, comparable store transactions were positive and inventories remain well-controlled, giving us confidence in our ability to perform well during the holiday season in what continues to be a challenging economic environment."

              Sales       Total Sales  Comparable Stores % Change

              (millions)  % Change     This Year  Last Year

November      $5,689      1.5          (1.5)      (10.4)

Year-to-date  $49,406     (0.1)        (3.6)      (2.6)

Target's current sales disclosure practice includes a sales recording on the day of the monthly sales release. Consistent with this practice, a new message was recorded earlier today. The next sales recording is expected to be issued on Thursday, January 7, 2010. These recordings may be accessed by calling 612-761-6500.

Target Corporation's retail segment includes large general merchandise and food discount stores and Target.com, a fully integrated on-line business. In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary and Visa credit card products. The company currently operates 1,744 Target stores in 49 states.

Target Corporation news releases are available at www.target.com.

    Source: Target Corporation

Research and Markets: Australia Gas Markets Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020 Dec 3, 2009 08:25AM

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/352041/australia_gas_mark) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Australia Gas Markets Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020" to their offering.

Australia Gas Markets Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020

Summary

This profile is the essential source for top-level energy industry data and information. The report provides an overview of the gas industry in Australia. It details the market structure, regulatory environment, infrastructure and provides historical and forecasted statistics relating to the supply/demand balance for the industry. It also provides information relating to the gas assets (gas fields, pipelines, LNG terminals and underground gas storage facilities) in Australia. The report also analyses the fiscal regime relevant to the gas assets in Australia and compares the investment environment in Australia with other countries in the region. The profiles of the major companies operating in the gas sector in Australia together with the latest news and deals are also included in the report.

Scope

    --  Historic and forecast data relating to production, consumption, imports,
        exports and reserves are provided for the gas industry for the period
        1995-2020.
    --  Historical and forecast data and information for all the major gas
        fields, LNG Terminals, pipelines and underground gas storage facilities
        in Australia Gas Markets Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and
        Forecasts to 2020 for the period 1995-2020.
    --  Operator and equity details for major gas assets in Australia Gas
        Markets Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020
    --  Key information relating to market regulations, key energy assets and
        the key companies operating in the Australia Gas Markets Investment
        Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020's gas industry.
    --  Detailed information on key fiscal terms (such as rents, bonuses,
        royalty, cost recovery, profit oil, petroleum and corporate taxes)
        pertaining the geography is also provided. A sample calculation
        detailing how fiscal terms apply to a typical asset in the regime is
        included.
    --  Information on the top companies in the Australia Gas Markets Investment
        Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020 including business
        description, strategic analysis, and financial information. Key
        companies include BHP Billiton, Woodside Petroleum and British Petroleum
        plc.
    --  Product and brand updates, strategy changes, R&D projects, corporate
        expansions and contractions and regulatory changes.
    --  Key mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, private equity and venture
        capital investments, and IPOs.

Reasons to buy

    --  Gain a strong understanding of the country's energy market.
    --  Facilitate market analysis and forecasting of future industry trends.
    --  Evaluate the attractiveness of the geography for gas investment in the
        light of government policies and the fiscal environment.
    --  Facilitate decision making on the basis of strong historic and forecast
        production, reserves and capacity data.
    --  Understand the geography's policies and fiscal terms, and their impact
        on contractor's profits from upstream gas assets.
    --  Assess your competitor's major natural gas assets and their performance.
    --  Analyze the latest news and financial deals in the gas sector of each
        country.
    --  Develop strategies based on the latest operational, financial, and
        regulatory events.
    --  Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the
        mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market.
    --  Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading
        companies in the country.

Key Topics Covered:

Australia Energy Sector

    --  Australia Energy Sector, Market Overview
    --  Natural Gas

Australia Fiscal Environment

    --  Australia Petroleum Fiscal Environment
    --  License Terms
    --  Key Fiscal Terms
    --  Sample Cashflows Calculations

Australia Gas Upstream Investment Environment Benchmarking

    --  Introduction
    --  The Overall Ranking
    --  Upstream Fiscal Attractiveness
    --  Gas Sector Performance
    --  Economic Performance
    --  Socio-Political Performance

Australia Exploration and Production Sector

    --  Australia Exploration and Production Sector, Country Snapshot
    --  Australia Exploration and Production Sector, Marketed Natural Gas
        Production
    --  Australia Exploration and Production Sector, Marketed Natural Gas
        Forecasts
    --  Australia Exploration And Production Sector, Natural Gas Asset Details

Australia Pipeline Sector

    --  Australia Pipeline Sector, Key Data
    --  Australia Pipeline Sector, An Overview
    --  Australia Pipeline Sector, Comparision of Key Natural Gas Pipeline
        Companies
    --  Australia Pipeline Sector, Natural Gas Pipelines

Australia LNG Gas Sector

    --  Australia LNG Gas Sector, Liquefaction

Australia Underground Gas Storage Sector

    --  Australia Underground Gas Storage Sector, Key Data
    --  Australia Underground Gas Storage Sector, An Overview
    --  Australia Underground Gas Storage Sector, Capacity-Wise Market Share by
        Company
    --  Australia Underground Gas Storage Sector, Storage Capacity

Profile of BHP Billiton

    --  BHP Billiton, Key Information
    --  BHP Billiton, Company Overview
    --  BHP Billiton, Business Description
    --  BHP Billiton, Value Chain Analysis
    --  BHP Billiton, SWOT Analysis
    --  BHP Billiton, Revenue Analysis
    --  BHP Billiton, Financial and Operational Review

Profile of WoodSide Petroleum

    --  Woodside Petroleum, Key Information
    --  WoodSide Petroleum, Company Overview
    --  Woodside Petroleum, Business Description
    --  WoodSide Petroleum, Value Chain Analysis
    --  Woodside Petroleum, SWOT Analysis
    --  Woodside Petroleum, Revenue Analysis
    --  Woodside Petroleum, Financial and Operational Review

Profile of British Petroleum Plc

    --  British Petroleum Plc, Key Information
    --  British Petroleum Plc, Company Overview
    --  British Petroleum Plc, Business Description
    --  British Petroleum Plc, Value Chain Analysis
    --  British Petroleum Plc, SWOT Analysis
    --  British Petroleum Plc, Revenue Analysis
    --  British Petroleum Plc, Financial and Operational Review

Financial Deals Landscape

    --  Detailed Deal Summary

Recent Developments

    --  License Rounds
    --  License Awards
    --  Strategy and Business Expansion
    --  Recent Discoveries
    --  Drilling and Production Updates
    --  Financial Announcements
    --  Other Significant Developments
    --  New Contracts Announcements

Appendix

    --  Methodology
    --  Contact Us
    --  About Us
    --  Disclaimer

Executive Summary

Companies Mentioned:

    --  BHP Billiton
    --  WoodSide Petroleum
    --  British Petroleum Plc

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/352041/australia_gas_mark

    Source: Research and Markets

Solera Holdings, Inc. To Enter the Greek Market, Will Repurchase Market Rights from Licensee Dec 3, 2009 08:25AM

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solera Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLH), the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today announced that it intends to enter the Greek market by repurchasing and terminating the rights to conduct business in that market from Audatex Hellas, an independent licensee.

Solera will conduct business in the 5.4 million insured vehicle market through an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary named Informex Hellas.

Informex Hellas will introduce a new, web-based suite of products and services that are designed to allow insurers, assessors and collision repair shops to manage more effectively and accurately claims processing work flow.

"Our entry into the Greek market by purchasing the rights to conduct business in that market from our independent licensee is consistent with our stated strategic plans of expanding into new geographies and bringing core value-added services to the participants in the automotive claims process," said Tony Aquila, Solera's Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

About Solera

Solera is the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry. Solera is active in over 50 countries across six continents. The Solera companies include Audatex in the United States, Canada, and in more than 45 additional countries, Informex in Belgium, Sidexa in France, ABZ in The Netherlands, HPI in the United Kingdom, Hollander serving the North American recycling market, AUTOonline providing salvage disposition in a number of European countries and Mexico, and IMS providing medical review services. For more information, please refer to the company's website at http://www.solerainc.com.

Cautions about Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about our entry into the Greek market and strategy for entering other new markets. These statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to many risks, uncertainties and unknown future events that could cause actual results to differ materially. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, including, without limitation: our ability to attract and retain customers and key personnel in new markets; our reliance on a limited number of customers in new markets; volatility associated with our sales cycle, seasonality and other factors; risks associated with the uncertainty in and volatility of global economic conditions; effects of competition on our software and service pricing and our business; time and expenses associated with customers switching from competitive software and services to our software and services; rapid technology changes in our industry; effects of changes in or violations by us or our customers of government regulations; our reliance on third-party information for our software and services; effects of system failures or security breaches on our business and reputation; and any material adverse impact of current or future litigation on our results or business.. For a discussion of these and other factors that could impact our operations or financial results and cause our results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2009. Solera is under no obligation to (and specifically disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE Solera Holdings, Inc.