Nutrien Increases Dividend and Announces Intent to Launch a New Share Repurchase Program
February 17 2021 - 4:54PM
Business Wire
Nutrien Ltd (TSX, NYSE: NTR) announced today its Board of
Directors (“Board”) declared an increase to its quarterly dividend
to US$0.46 per share, equating to an annualized dividend of US$1.84
per share. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2021, to
shareholders of record on March 31, 2021. The Board also approved
the purchase of up to five percent of Nutrien’s outstanding common
shares over a one-year period through a normal course issuer bid
(NCIB). Any purchases will commence following the expiration of our
current NCIB on February 26, 2021 and will be subject to acceptance
by the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Registered shareholders who are residents of Canada as reflected
in Nutrien's shareholders register, as well as beneficial holders
(i.e., shareholders who hold their common shares through a broker
or other intermediary) whose intermediary is a participant in CDS
Clearing and Depositary Services Inc. or its nominee, CDS &
Co., will receive their dividend in Canadian dollars, calculated
based on the Bank of Canada daily average exchange rate on March
31, 2021. Registered shareholders resident outside of Canada as
reflected in Nutrien's shareholders register, including the United
States, as well as beneficial holders whose intermediary is a
participant in The Depository Trust Company or its nominee, Cede
& Co., will receive their dividend in US dollars. However,
registered shareholders of Nutrien may elect to change the currency
of their dividend payments to US dollars or Canadian dollars, as
applicable. In addition, Nutrien offers registered shareholders
direct deposit by electronic funds transfer for dividend
payments.
Registered shareholders may elect to change the currency of
their dividend and enroll for direct deposit by contacting,
Nutrien’s registrar and transfer agent, Computershare Investor
Services Inc., directly (1-800-564-6253 or
service@computershare.com). Beneficial shareholders should contact
their broker or other intermediary to determine the ability and
necessary steps involved in an election to change the currency of
their dividend payment. For further details, please visit
www.nutrien.com/investors/shareholder-information/dividends.
All dividends paid by Nutrien are, pursuant to subsection 89(14)
of the Income Tax Act (Canada), designated as eligible
dividends.
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"),
including, but not limited to, statements with respect to, among
other things, Nutrien's intent to renew its NCIB and repurchase of
its shares thereunder.
Such forward-looking statements involve certain 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, including the receipt by Nutrien of
acceptance of its proposed NCIB by the Toronto Stock Exchange, and
the risks and uncertainties set forth in our filings with the
Canadian securities commissions and the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission.
All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this
news release. 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.
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Investor Relations Richard Downey Vice President,
Investor Relations (403) 225-7357 Tim Mizuno Director, Investor
Relations (306) 933-8548 Media Relations Megan Fielding Vice
President, Brand & Culture Communications (403) 797-3015
Contact us at: www.nutrien.com
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