Nutrien Announces Agreement for Sale of Equity Position in MOPCO and Settlement of All Arbitration Claims
December 18 2020 - 12:22PM
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Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE, TSX: NTR)(“Nutrien”) announced today that,
through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, it has entered into
an agreement with the Government of Egypt (through the Egyptian
Ministries of Finance and Petroleum) to sell 100% of its stake in
Misr Fertilizers Production Company S.A.E. (MOPCO) totaling
59,573,922 ordinary MOPCO shares and upon closing to settle all
arbitration claims it has made against the Government of Egypt and
MOPCO’s affiliate, the Egyptian Nitrogen Products Company S.A.E.
Total gross proceeds resulting from the sale of shares as well as
the settlements amongst the parties total $540 million, which,
subject to customary closing conditions, are expected to be
received in full upon close before the end of December 2020. This
investment has historically contributed $15 to $20 million per year
to Nutrien’s Adjusted EBITDA.
About Nutrien
Nutrien is the world's largest provider of crop inputs and
services, playing a critical role in helping growers increase food
production in a sustainable manner. We produce and distribute 25
million tonnes of potash, nitrogen and phosphate products
world-wide. With this capability and our leading agriculture retail
network, we are well positioned to supply the needs of our
customers. We operate with a long-term view and are committed to
working with our stakeholders as we address our economic,
environmental and social priorities. The scale and diversity of our
integrated portfolio provides a stable earnings base, multiple
avenues for growth and the opportunity to return capital to
shareholders.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and other information included in this press
release constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning
of applicable Canadian securities legislation or constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable U.S.
securities legislation (together, "forward-looking statements").
All statements in this press release, other than those relating to
historical information or current conditions, are forward-looking
statements, including, but not limited to, statements with respect
to, among other things, completion of the sale of the MOPCO Shares,
including the expected proceeds and timing thereof.
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks
and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, as well as
various assumptions and business sensitivities, which may cause
actual results, performance or achievements of Nutrien, to be
materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements, which includes the possibility that approvals and/or
clearances required to be obtained in connection with the proposed
sale, or other conditions to closing, will not be obtained in a
timely manner or at all, and the risks and uncertainties set forth
in our filings with the Canadian securities commissions and the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Nutrien disclaims any intention or obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements in this press release as a
result of new information or future events, except as may be
required under applicable Canadian securities legislation or
applicable U.S. federal securities law. All of the forward-looking
statements contained herein are qualified by these cautionary
statements and by the assumptions that are stated or inherent in
such forward-looking statements. Although we believe these
assumptions are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on
these assumptions and such forward-looking statements. All
forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news
release.
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Investor Relations Richard Downey Vice President,
Investor Relations (403) 225-7357 investors@nutrien.com
Tim Mizuno Director, Investor Relations (306) 933-8548
Media Relations Megan Fielding VP, Brand & Culture
Communication (403) 225-7759
Contact us at: www.nutrien.com
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