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New fertilizer giant Nutrien to keep its headquarters in Saskatchewan | AgroNews

"Two major Canadian fertilizer companies, Agrium and Potash Corp of Saskatchewan have just merged to form Nutrien Ltd, which is now the biggest fertilizer producer in the world and according to the Province’s Premiere, the new entity will keep its headquarters in Saskatchewan.

Companies on the move in the potash space include Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE: CMP), Intrepid Potash, Inc.…

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Nutrien announces sale of its equity position in ICL | AgroNews

"Nutrien Ltd. (‘Nutrien’) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc., intends to sell 176,088,630 ordinary shares (the ‘Shares’) of Israel Chemicals Ltd. (‘ICL’) – or 100% of Nutrien’s total stake – in a private secondary offering, subject to customary closing conditions. The offering is expected to close on January 23, 2018 (Israel). Nutrien expects to…

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Nutrien new name of Agrium-PotashCorp merger - The Western Producer

Nutrien new name of Agrium-PotashCorp merger – The Western Producer

"Agrium and PotashCorp announced Wednesday that once the anticipated merger transaction closes, the new company will be named Nutrien. The regulatory review and approval process for the merger transaction continues and the parties expect closure of the transaction to take place in the third quarter of 2017.

The new organization will be a global leader in fertilizer production and will have the…

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Potash Market Rebound in Full Force | FarmJournal Media

Potash Market Rebound in Full Force | FarmJournal Media

"Potash prices are recovering after a decade of weakness, lifting the prospects of a turnaround in fortunes for fertilizer companies following a slump in farm spending.

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., the world’s second-biggest producer, boosted its full-year earnings forecast on Thursday and said strong demand will continue for the rest of the year as North American farmers seek to replenish…

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1 Agrium, Potash Corp Investors Back Merger of Fertilizer Companies | WP

1 Agrium, Potash Corp Investors Back Merger of Fertilizer Companies | WP

More than 99 percent of Potash investors and 98 percent of Agrium shareholders voted in favor of the deal, the companies said at separate meetings in Saskatoon and Calgary respectively. Reuters reported last month that shareholders were likely to give overwhelming backing for the deal. Crop nutrient producers are struggling with falling prices and profits, as supplies are ample and farm incomes…

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8 Potash Corp Sees Merger Support; Profit Drops Less Than Expected | WP

8 Potash Corp Sees Merger Support; Profit Drops Less Than Expected | WP

"Potash Corp of Saskatchewan, the world’s biggest fertilizer company by capacity, said early votes by shareholders supported a proposed merger with rival Agrium Inc as it posted a smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly profit. The Canadian company on Thursday also lowered its profit outlook for the year, warning that significant recovery in the potash market would happen only late this year or…

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10 PotashCorp Flags Strong Rebound in Potash Prices, From Decade Low | Agrimoney

10 PotashCorp Flags Strong Rebound in Potash Prices, From Decade Low | Agrimoney

"PotashCorp underlined the recovery in the potash market, saying values had bounced 15% from lows – even as the fertilizer giant revealed that its sales prices had fallen to the lowest in nearly a decade. The Canada-based group, which is undertaking a merger with rival Agrium, said that global potash demand had “strengthened”, helped by the boost to demand from the ongoing South American sowings…

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2 Agrium and Potash Corp to Form Giant Fertilizer Group | Agrimoney

2 Agrium and Potash Corp to Form Giant Fertilizer Group | Agrimoney

Agrium and Potash Corp to Form Giant Fertilizer Group | Agrimoney

$38 B merger of equals.

Cost savings of 500M per year – Saskatchewan government will be watching for job losses.

Combine will control 2/3rds of potash market in North America.

Potash Corp will benefit from Agrium retail outlets.

Looks as though Agrium has some potash holdings.

Deal should work on a corporate level. Two CEOs are…

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