1.
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Q3 2024 Results
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ICL Group Ltd
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adjusted EBITDA of $383 million Raising guidance for specialties-driven businesses
7-9/2024
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7-9/2023
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1-9/2024
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1-9/2023
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1-12/2023
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$ millions
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% of Sales
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$ millions
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% of Sales
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$ millions
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% of Sales
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$ millions
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% of Sales
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$ millions
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% of Sales
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Sales
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1,753
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-
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1,862
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-
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5,240
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-
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5,846
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-
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7,536
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-
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Gross profit
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596
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34
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586
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31
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1,721
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33
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2,111
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36
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2,671
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35
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Operating income
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214
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12
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227
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12
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628
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12
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992
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17
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1,141
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15
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Adjusted operating income (1)
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243
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14
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227
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12
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683
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13
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1,007
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17
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1,218
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16
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Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders
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113
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6
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137
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7
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337
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6
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580
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10
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647
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9
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Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders (1)
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136
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8
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137
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7
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380
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7
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592
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10
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715
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9
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Diluted earnings per share (in dollars)
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0.09
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-
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0.11
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-
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0.26
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-
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0.45
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-
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0.50
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-
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Diluted adjusted earnings per share (in dollars) (2)
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0.11
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-
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0.11
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-
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0.29
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-
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0.46
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-
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0.55
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-
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Adjusted EBITDA (2)(3)
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383
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22
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346
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19
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1,122
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21
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1,397
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24
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1,754
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23
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Cash flows from operating activities (4)
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408
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-
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426
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-
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1,016
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-
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1,258
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-
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1,710
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-
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Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (5)
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159
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-
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191
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-
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446
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-
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525
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-
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780
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-
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(1) |
See “Adjustments to Reported Operating and Net income (non-GAAP)” below.
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(2) |
See "Adjusted EBITDA and Diluted Adjusted Earnings Per Share for the periods of activity" below.
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(3) |
In the first nine months of 2024, the Company’s adjusted EBITDA was positively impacted by an immaterial accounting reclassification. For further information, see below in our Potash segment results.
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(4) |
Reclassified – see Note 2 to the Company's Interim Financial Statements.
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(5) |
See “Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)” in the accompanying financial statements.
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7-9/2024
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7-9/2023
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1-9/2024
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1-9/2023
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1-12/2023
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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Operating income
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214
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227
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628
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992
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1,141
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Charges related to the security situation in Israel (1)
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14
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-
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40
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-
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14
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Impairment and write-off of assets and provision for site closure (2)
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15
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-
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15
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15
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49
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Provision for early retirement (3)
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-
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-
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-
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-
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16
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Legal proceedings (4)
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-
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-
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-
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-
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(2)
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Total adjustments to operating income
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29
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-
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55
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15
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77
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Adjusted operating income
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243
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227
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683
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1,007
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1,218
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Net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company
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113
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137
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337
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580
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647
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Total adjustments to operating income
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29
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-
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55
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15
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77
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Total tax adjustments (5)
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(6)
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-
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(12)
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(3)
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(9)
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Total adjusted net income - shareholders of the Company
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136
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137
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380
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592
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715
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(1) |
For 2024 and 2023, reflects charges relating to the security situation in Israel.
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(2) |
For 2024, reflects mainly a write-off of assets resulting from the closure of two small sites. For 2023, reflects mainly a write-off of assets related to restructuring
at certain sites, including site closures and facility modifications, as part of the Company’s global efficiency plan.
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(3) |
For 2023, reflects provisions for early retirement, due to restructuring at certain sites, as part of the Company’s global efficiency plan.
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(4) |
For 2023, reflects a reversal of a legal provision.
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(5) |
For 2024 and 2023, reflects the tax impact of adjustments made to operating income.
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7-9/2024
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7-9/2023
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1-9/2024
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1-9/2023
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1-12/2023
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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Net income
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127
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142
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383
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603
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687
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Financing expenses, net
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39
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42
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107
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135
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168
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Taxes on income
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49
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43
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139
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254
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287
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Less: Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
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(1)
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-
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(1)
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-
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(1)
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Operating income
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214
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227
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628
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992
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1,141
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Depreciation and amortization
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140
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119
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439
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390
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536
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Adjustments (1)
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29
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-
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55
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15
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77
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Total adjusted EBITDA (2)
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383
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346
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1,122
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1,397
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1,754
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(1) |
See "Adjustments to Reported Operating and Net income (non-GAAP)" above.
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(2) |
In the first nine months of 2024, the Company’s adjusted EBITDA was positively impacted by an immaterial accounting reclassification. For further information, see
below in our Potash segment results.
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7-9/2024
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7-9/2023
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1-9/2024
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1-9/2023
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1-12/2023
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders
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113
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137
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337
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580
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647
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Adjustments (1)
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29
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-
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55
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15
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77
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Total tax adjustments
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(6)
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-
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(12)
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(3)
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(9)
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Adjusted net income - shareholders of the Company
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136
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137
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380
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592
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715
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Weighted-average number of diluted ordinary shares outstanding (in thousands)
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1,290,371
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1,290,813
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1,290,094
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1,290,926
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1,290,668
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Diluted adjusted earnings per share (in dollars) (2)
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0.11
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0.11
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0.29
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0.46
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0.55
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(1) |
See "Adjustments to Reported Operating and Net income (non-GAAP)" above.
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(2) |
The diluted adjusted earnings per share are calculated as follows: dividing the adjusted net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company by the
weighted-average number of diluted ordinary shares outstanding (in thousands).
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Sales
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Expenses
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Operating income
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$ millions
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Q3 2023 figures
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1,862
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(1,635)
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227
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Total adjustments Q3 2023
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-
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-
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-
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Adjusted Q3 2023 figures
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1,862
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(1,635)
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227
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Quantity
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7
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(1)
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6
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Price
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(96)
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-
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(96)
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Exchange rates
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(20)
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27
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7
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Raw materials
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-
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83
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83
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Energy
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-
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3
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3
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Transportation
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-
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(13)
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(13)
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Operating and other expenses
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-
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26
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26
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Adjusted Q3 2024 figures
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1,753
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(1,510)
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243
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Total adjustments Q3 2024*
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-
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(29)
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(29)
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Q3 2024 figures
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1,753
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(1,539)
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214
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- |
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to an increase in sales volumes of bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants,
specialty minerals products, elemental bromine, salts, phosphate-based food additives and turf and ornamental products. This impact was partially offset by lower sales volumes of potash, clear brine fluids, FertilizerpluS products and
phosphate fertilizers.
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Price – The negative impact on operating income was primarily related to a decrease of $45 in the price of potash (CIF) per tonne year-over-year, as well as a
decrease in selling prices of WPA, salts, phosphate-based food additives, bromine-based industrial solutions and FertilizerpluS products. This impact was partially offset by higher selling prices of specialty agriculture products and
phosphate fertilizers.
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Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was mainly due to the positive impact of our hedging strategy on operational costs, which offset the
negative impact of the appreciation of the average exchange rate of the Israeli shekel against the US dollar. This impact was partially offset by a negative impact on sales resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the
Brazilian real against the US dollar, which exceeded the positive impact on operational costs.
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Raw materials – The positive impact on operating income was primarily due to lower costs of commodity fertilizers, caustic soda, potassium hydroxide (KOH), raw
material used in the production of industrial solutions products and nitrogen. This impact was partially offset by higher costs of sulphur.
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Transportation – The negative impact on operating income was due to an increase in marine and inland transportation costs.
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Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily due to lower operational costs.
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Sales
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Expenses
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Operating income
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$ millions
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YTD 2023 figures
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5,846
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(4,854)
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992
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Total adjustments YTD 2023*
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-
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15
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15
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Adjusted YTD 2023 figures
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5,846
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(4,839)
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1,007
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Quantity
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386
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(226)
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160
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Price
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(958)
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-
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(958)
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Exchange rates
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(34)
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82
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48
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Raw materials
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-
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283
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283
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Energy
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-
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29
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29
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Transportation
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-
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(11)
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(11)
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Operating and other expenses
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-
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125
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125
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Adjusted YTD 2024 figures
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5,240
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(4,557)
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683
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Total adjustments YTD 2024*
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-
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(55)
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(55)
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YTD 2024 figures
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5,240
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(4,612)
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628
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- |
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to an increase in sales volumes of bromine-based flame retardants, elemental bromine,
magnesium, specialty agriculture products, turf and ornamental products, MAP used as raw materials for energy storage solutions and salts. This impact was partially offset by lower sales volumes of potash, clear brine fluids,
phosphorus-based industrial solutions and phosphate fertilizers.
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Price – The negative impact on operating income was primarily related to a decrease of $103 in the price of potash (CIF) per tonne year-over-year, as well as a
decrease in selling prices of WPA, MAP used as raw materials for energy storage solutions, FertilizerpluS and specialty agriculture products, turf and ornamental products, elemental bromine, bromine-based flame retardants, specialty
minerals products, phosphorus-based flame retardants, salts and phosphate-based food additives. This impact was partially offset by higher selling prices of phosphate fertilizers.
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Exchange rates - The favorable impact on operating income was due to the positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average
exchange rate of the Israeli shekel, the Brazilian real, and the Chinese yuan against the US dollar, as well as the positive impact of our hedging strategy on operational costs. This was partially offset by a negative impact on sales
resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Brazilian real and the Chinese yuan against the US dollar.
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Raw materials - The positive impact on operating income was primarily due to lower costs of commodity fertilizers, sulphur, caustic soda, potassium hydroxide
(KOH), raw materials used in the production of industrial solutions products and ammonia.
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- |
Energy – The positive impact on operating income was due to decreased gas and electricity prices.
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- |
Transportation - The negative impact on operating income was due to an increase in marine and inland transportation costs.
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- |
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower operational costs.
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7-9/2024
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7-9/2023
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1-9/2024
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1-9/2023
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1-12/2023
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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Segment Sales
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309
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267
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959
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928
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1,227
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Sales to external customers
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305
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264
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945
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912
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1,206
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Sales to internal customers
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4
|
3
|
14
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16
|
21
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Segment Operating Income
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50
|
31
|
169
|
181
|
220
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Depreciation and amortization
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15
|
11
|
42
|
40
|
57
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Segment EBITDA
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65
|
42
|
211
|
221
|
277
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Capital expenditures
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21
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17
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56
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62
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91
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• |
Elemental bromine sales increased year-over-year as higher volumes offset lower prices.
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Bromine-based flame retardants sales increased year-over-year, with higher volumes, mainly in Asia and Europe, partially offset by lower prices, as demand in the
electronics and construction end-markets remained weak.
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Phosphorus-based flame retardants sales increased year-over-year, with higher volumes, mainly in Europe, partially offset by lower prices, as demand in the construction
end-markets remained soft.
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Clear brine fluids sales decreased year-over-year due to lower demand, mainly in the Eastern Hemisphere, which resulted in lower volumes.
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Specialty minerals sales increased year-over-year, as supply interruptions in the Far East increased demand, which resulted in higher sales volumes of KCL, Magnesium
Chloride and other Magnesia products for industrial applications. This increase was partially offset by lower prices.
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Sales
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Expenses
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Operating income
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$ millions
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Q3 2023 figures
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267
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(236)
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31
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Quantity
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58
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(42)
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16
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|
Price
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(17)
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-
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(17)
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Exchange rates
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1
|
-
|
1
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|
Raw materials
|
-
|
3
|
3
|
|
Energy
|
-
|
2
|
2
|
|
Transportation
|
-
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(2)
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(2)
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|
Operating and other expenses
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-
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16
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16
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|
Q3 2024 figures
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309
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(259)
|
50
|
- |
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to an increase in sales volumes of bromine-based flame retardants, elemental bromine, specialty minerals and phosphorus-based flame retardants. This was partially offset by lower sales volumes of clear brine
fluids.
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Price – The negative impact on operating income was primarily due to lower selling prices of bromine-based industrial solutions, specialty minerals, bromine-based
flame retardants and phosphorus-based industrial solutions.
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- |
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower operational costs.
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Sales
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Expenses
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Operating income
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$ millions
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YTD 2023 figures
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928
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(747)
|
181
|
|
Quantity
|
203
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(123)
|
80
|
|
Price
|
(172)
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-
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(172)
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|
Exchange rates
|
-
|
12
|
12
|
|
Raw materials
|
-
|
8
|
8
|
|
Energy
|
-
|
5
|
5
|
|
Transportation
|
-
|
3
|
3
|
|
Operating and other expenses
|
-
|
52
|
52
|
|
YTD 2024 figures
|
959
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(790)
|
169
|
- |
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to an increase in sales volumes of bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants,
elemental bromine and specialty minerals. This impact was partially offset by lower sales volumes of clear brine fluids and phosphorus-based industrial solutions.
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- |
Price – The negative impact on operating income was due to lower selling prices of bromine-based industrial solutions, specialty minerals as well as bromine and
phosphorus-based flame retardants.
|
- |
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was due to the positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average
exchange rate of the Israeli shekel against the US dollar.
|
- |
Raw materials – The positive impact on operating income was due to decreased costs of Bisphenol A (BPA).
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- |
Energy – The positive impact on operating income was due to decreased gas and electricity prices.
|
- |
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower operational costs.
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7-9/2024
|
7-9/2023
|
1-9/2024
|
1-9/2023
|
1-12/2023
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
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$ millions
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$ millions
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Segment Sales
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389
|
526
|
1,234
|
1,708
|
2,182
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Potash sales to external customers
|
292
|
409
|
922
|
1,357
|
1,693
|
Potash sales to internal customers
|
17
|
22
|
65
|
80
|
129
|
Other and eliminations (1)
|
80
|
95
|
247
|
271
|
360
|
Gross Profit
|
162
|
250
|
488
|
129
|
1,171
|
Segment Operating Income
|
59
|
125
|
181
|
546
|
668
|
Depreciation and amortization (2)
|
61
|
39
|
181
|
129
|
175
|
Segment EBITDA (2)
|
120
|
164
|
362
|
675
|
843
|
Capital expenditures
|
87
|
89
|
216
|
252
|
384
|
Potash price - CIF ($ per tonne)
|
297
|
342
|
304
|
407
|
393
|
(1) |
Primarily includes salt produced in Spain, metal magnesium-based products, chlorine, and sales of surplus
electricity produced by ICL’s power plant at the Dead Sea in Israel.
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(2) |
In the nine and three-month periods ended September 30, 2024, the Potash segment's EBITDA increased by $49 million and by $16 million, respectively, following an
immaterial accounting reclassification of certain assets.
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• |
ICL's potash price (CIF) per tonne of $297 in the third quarter was 1% lower than the second quarter and 13% lower year-over-year.
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• |
The Grain Price Index decreased by 14.3% during the quarter. Corn, wheat, soya and rice prices were 11.5%, 14.1%, 11.9% and 16.4% lower, respectively.
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• |
In October 2024, the WASDE (World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates) report, published by the USDA, showed a continued decrease in the expected ratio of global
inventories of grains to consumption to 27.2.% for the 2024/25 agriculture year, compared to 28.1% for the 2023/24 agriculture year and a five-year average of 28.9%.
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• |
In August 2024, ICL reached an agreement with IPL, a long-term customer in India, to supply an aggregate of 420,000 metric tonnes of potash, to be supplied through 2024, at a price in line with the current market price in India. With
this agreement, ICL has sold all of its standard and fine potash it will produce in 2024. The agreement is within the framework of the five-year supply agreement with IPL for the years 2022-2027, which was signed in March 2022.
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Average prices
|
7-9/2024
|
7-9/2023
|
VS Q3 2023
|
4-6/2024
|
VS Q2 2024
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Granular potash – Brazil
|
CFR spot
($ per tonne)
|
300
|
351
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(14.5)%
|
311
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(3.5)%
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Granular potash – Northwest Europe
|
CIF spot/contract
(€ per tonne)
|
340
|
392
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(13.3)%
|
348
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(2.3)%
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Standard potash – Southeast Asia
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CFR spot
($ per tonne)
|
283
|
309
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(8.4)%
|
292
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(3.1)%
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Potash imports
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To Brazil
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million tonnes
|
3.9
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3.6
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8.3%
|
4.1
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(4.9)%
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To China
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million tonnes
|
2.8
|
2.9
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(3.4)%
|
2.6
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7.7%
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To India
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million tonnes
|
0.6
|
0.6
|
0.0%
|
0.9
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(33.3)%
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Thousands of tonnes
|
7-9/2024
|
7-9/2023
|
1-9/2024
|
1-9/2023
|
1-12/2023
|
Production
|
1,085
|
1,101
|
3,324
|
3,281
|
4,420
|
Total sales (including internal sales)
|
1,060
|
1,280
|
3,297
|
3,504
|
4,683
|
Closing inventory
|
310
|
324
|
310
|
324
|
284
|
- |
Production – Production was 16 thousand tonnes lower year-over-year, as higher production quantities totaling 60 thousand tonnes at our site in Spain were offset
by lower production quantities of 76 thousand tonnes at our site in the Dead Sea, mainly due to operational challenges and war related issues.
|
- |
Sales – The quantity of potash sold was 220 thousand tonnes lower year-over-year mainly due to decreased sales volumes in China, Europe and Brazil, partially
offset by higher sales volumes in India and the US.
|
- |
Production – Production was 43 thousand tonnes higher year-over-year, mainly due to operational improvements in Spain, which outweighed operational challenges in
the Dead Sea.
|
- |
Sales – The quantity of potash sold was 207 thousand tonnes lower year-over-year, mainly due to decreased sales volumes in China and India, partially offset by
higher sales volumes in the US, Europe and Brazil.
|
Sales
|
Expenses
|
Operating income
|
||
$ millions
|
||||
Q3 2023 figures
|
526
|
(401)
|
125
|
|
Quantity
|
(70)
|
48
|
(22)
|
|
Price
|
(69)
|
-
|
(69)
|
|
Exchange rates
|
2
|
3
|
5
|
|
Energy
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
|
Transportation
|
-
|
(7)
|
(7)
|
|
Operating and other expenses
|
-
|
26
|
26
|
|
Q3 2024 figures
|
389
|
(330)
|
59
|
- |
Quantity – The negative impact on operating income was primarily related to a decrease in sales volumes of potash to China, Brazil, and Europe, partially offset
by higher sales volumes to India and the US. The decrease in sales volumes to China was partially due to a deferral of approximately 120 thousand tonnes, as a
result of war-related production and logistics challenges.
|
- |
Price – The negative impact on operating income resulted primarily from a decrease of $45 in the potash price (CIF) per tonne, year-over-year.
|
- |
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was due to a positive impact of our hedging strategy on operational costs, which offset the negative
impact of the appreciation of the average exchange rate of the Israeli shekel against the US dollar, as well as a positive impact on sales resulting from the appreciation of the average exchange rate of the euro against the US dollar.
|
- |
Transportation – The negative impact on operating income was primarily due to an increase in marine and inland costs.
|
- |
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower operational costs.
|
Sales
|
Expenses
|
Operating income
|
||
$ millions
|
||||
YTD 2023 figures
|
1,708
|
(1,162)
|
546
|
|
Quantity
|
9
|
(11)
|
(2)
|
|
Price
|
(487)
|
-
|
(487)
|
|
Exchange rates
|
4
|
16
|
20
|
|
Raw materials
|
-
|
3
|
3
|
|
Energy
|
-
|
17
|
17
|
|
Transportation
|
-
|
(8)
|
(8)
|
|
Operating and other expenses
|
-
|
92
|
92
|
|
YTD 2024 figures
|
1,234
|
(1,053)
|
181
|
- |
Quantity – The negative impact on operating income was primarily related to decreased potash sales volumes from the Dead Sea site, partially offset by higher
sales volumes of magnesium.
|
- |
Price – The negative impact on operating income resulted primarily from a decrease of $103 in the potash price (CIF) per tonne, year-over-year.
|
- |
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was due to a positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average
exchange rate of the Israeli shekel against the US dollar, as well as a positive impact on sales resulting from the appreciation of the average exchange rate of the euro against the US dollar.
|
- |
Energy – The positive impact on operating income was primarily due to decreased gas and electricity prices.
|
- |
Transportation – The negative impact on operating income was primarily due to an increase in marine costs.
|
- |
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower operational costs.
|
7-9/2024 (2)
|
7-9/2023
|
1-9/2024
|
1-9/2023
|
1-12/2023
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
|
Segment Sales
|
577
|
595
|
1,708
|
1,835
|
2,350
|
Sales to external customers
|
529
|
534
|
1,574
|
1,667
|
2,141
|
Sales to internal customers
|
48
|
61
|
134
|
168
|
209
|
Segment Operating Income
|
100
|
73
|
277
|
265
|
350
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
40
|
45
|
140
|
153
|
207
|
Segment EBITDA
|
140
|
118
|
417
|
418
|
557
|
Capital expenditures
|
70
|
68
|
193
|
181
|
270
|
(1) |
In alignment with the Company’s efficiency plan, which includes a change of reporting responsibilities, as of
January 2024, the results of a non-phosphate related business were allocated from the Phosphate Solutions segment to Other Activities. Comparative figures have been restated to reflect the organizational change in the reportable segments.
|
(2) |
For Q3 2024, Phosphate Specialties comprised $331 million of segment sales, $49 million of operating income, $12 million of D&A and represented $61 million of
EBITDA, while Phosphate Commodities comprised $246 million of segment sales, $51 million of operating income, $28 million of D&A and represented $79 million of EBITDA.
|
• |
Phosphate prices increased in the third quarter due to tight stock positions in key markets, strategic allocation decisions and prevailing policies. Key benchmarks were
on average 8% higher quarter-over-quarter, with Indian prices 19% higher during the quarter.
|
• |
Developments in key markets are described in detail below:
|
- |
Chinese DAP prices rose by $75/t in the third quarter, as a lack of guidance from the government led to speculation over availability. Exports were limited through the
first quarter of 2024 but firmed in the second and third quarters, as exports to India were redirected to higher paying markets, such as Latin America and other parts of Asia. Consequently, the year-to-date gap compared to 2023 has
narrowed.
|
- |
Although India succeeded in lowering prices during the second quarter, the absence of Chinese supplies due to Chinese export policy, resulted in Indian arrivals
decreasing by half to 2.5Mt year-over-year, and stocks falling from 2.7Mt to 1.5Mt. This resulted in a $101 increase in DAP prices, as India had to raise its bids to draw suppliers away from higher-paying markets. By the end of the quarter,
DAP FOB India was assessed at $640/mt.
|
- |
US phosphate demand continued to increase into the third quarter as farmers aimed to maximize soy and corn planting for the 2024/25 season. With local production unable
to keep up, and countervailing duties (CVDs) still limiting supply, imports had to cover the shortfall. As a result, processed phosphate arrivals remained elevated, despite the substantial imports that already occurred during the first
quarter. This maintained the DAP FOB NOLA price at an average of $602/mt, $13/mt higher than the previous quarter's average.
|
- |
In Brazil, importers faced challenges in securing adequate supplies of MAP/NPS ahead of the Safra 2025 planting season. With a positive domestic soy and corn production
forecast, buyers procured any available product, including additional superphosphate. This maintained MAP prices at an average of $635/mt throughout the quarter, $54/mt higher than the previous quarter's average.
|
• |
Indian phosphoric acid prices are negotiated on a quarterly basis. The third quarter price settled at $950/t P2O5, $2 higher than the second quarter of 2024. For the
fourth quarter, the price settled at $1,060/t, up by $110/t.
|
• |
Sulphur FOB Middle East prices concluded the third quarter at $127/t, reflecting a $45 increase from prevailing levels at the end of the second quarter of 2024. This is
attributed to reduced export volumes from the Middle East, shipment delays from Vancouver, and positive sentiment on the demand side.
|
• |
Food specialties volumes increased year-over-year while global revenue declined due to lower prices in line with decreasing input costs. Higher revenues were recorded in
industrial salts compared to the previous year, with volume increases in all major regions, partially offset by price adjustments reflecting decreasing input costs.
|
• |
Sales of white phosphoric acid (WPA) decreased year-over-year due to lower selling prices in Europe as well as North and South America, partially offset by increased
volumes in Europe and North America.
|
• |
Sales of battery materials in Asia increased year-over-year in line with increased market demand. In addition, sales to a new customer in South America began in the
third quarter as the Company continues to execute its long-term strategy to provide commercial solutions for the energy storage systems (ESS) market.
|
Average prices
|
$ per tonne
|
7-9/2024
|
7-9/2023
|
VS Q3 2023
|
4-6/2024
|
VS Q2 2024
|
DAP
|
CFR India Bulk Spot
|
598
|
518
|
15%
|
527
|
13%
|
TSP
|
CFR Brazil Bulk Spot
|
513
|
394
|
30%
|
425
|
21%
|
SSP
|
CPT Brazil inland 18-20% P2O5 Bulk Spot
|
305
|
275
|
11%
|
281
|
9%
|
Sulphur
|
Bulk FOB Adnoc monthly Bulk contract
|
106
|
82
|
29%
|
84
|
26%
|
Sales
|
Expenses
|
Operating income
|
||
$ millions
|
||||
Q3 2023 figures
|
595
|
(522)
|
73
|
|
Quantity
|
3
|
15
|
18
|
|
Price
|
(24)
|
-
|
(24)
|
|
Exchange rates
|
3
|
3
|
6
|
|
Raw materials
|
-
|
25
|
25
|
|
Transportation
|
-
|
(2)
|
(2)
|
|
Operating and other expenses
|
-
|
4
|
4
|
|
Q3 2024 figures
|
577
|
(477)
|
100
|
- |
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was due to higher sales volumes of salts in all major regions, phosphate-based food additives and WPA,
partially offset by lower sales volumes of phosphate fertilizers.
|
- |
Price – The negative impact on operating income was primarily due to lower selling prices of WPA,
salts and phosphate-based food additives. This was partially offset by higher selling prices of phosphate fertilizers in certain regions.
|
- |
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was mainly due to a positive impact on sales resulting from the appreciation of the average exchange
rate of the euro and the Chinese yuan against the US dollar, as well as a positive impact on operational costs due to our hedging strategy, which offset the negative impact of the appreciation of the average exchange rate of the Israeli
shekel against the US dollar, and the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Brazilian real against the US dollar.
|
- |
Raw materials –The positive impact on operating income was mainly due to lower costs of caustic soda and potassium hydroxide (KOH), partially offset by higher
costs of sulphur.
|
Sales
|
Expenses
|
Operating income
|
||
$ millions
|
||||
YTD 2023 figures
|
1,835
|
(1,570)
|
265
|
|
Quantity
|
64
|
(20)
|
44
|
|
Price
|
(183)
|
-
|
(183)
|
|
Exchange rates
|
(8)
|
28
|
20
|
|
Raw materials
|
-
|
111
|
111
|
|
Energy
|
-
|
4
|
4
|
|
Operating and other expenses
|
-
|
16
|
16
|
|
YTD 2024 figures
|
1,708
|
(1,431)
|
277
|
- |
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was due to higher sales volumes of salts, as well as higher sales volumes of MAP used as raw materials for
energy storage solutions. This was partially offset by lower sales volumes of phosphate fertilizers and WPA.
|
- |
Price – The negative impact on operating income primarily related to lower selling prices of WPA, phosphate-based food additives, salts and MAP used as raw
materials for energy storage solutions, partially offset by higher selling prices of phosphate fertilizers.
|
- |
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was mainly due to the positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the
average exchange rate of the Israeli shekel and the Chinese yuan against the US dollar, which was partially offset by the negative impact on sales resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Chinese yuan against the
US dollar.
|
- |
Raw materials – The positive impact on operating income was due to lower costs of sulphur, caustic soda and potassium hydroxide (KOH).
|
- |
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower maintenance and operational costs.
|
7-9/2024
|
7-9/2023
|
1-9/2024
|
1-9/2023
|
1-12/2023
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
|
Segment Sales
|
538
|
550
|
1,511
|
1,595
|
2,073
|
Sales to external customers
|
534
|
546
|
1,497
|
1,572
|
2,047
|
Sales to internal customers
|
4
|
4
|
14
|
23
|
26
|
Segment Operating Income
|
49
|
20
|
97
|
56
|
51
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
15
|
17
|
54
|
48
|
68
|
Segment EBITDA
|
64
|
37
|
151
|
104
|
119
|
Capital expenditures
|
20
|
18
|
54
|
56
|
92
|
• |
Specialty Agriculture (SA): Sales decreased year-over-year as exchange rate fluctuations, mainly in Brazil and lower sales volumes in China offset higher prices and
higher sales volumes of MKP and water-soluble products in Europe.
|
• |
Turf and Ornamental (T&O): Sales increased year-over-year primarily due to higher sales of ornamental horticulture, with increased demand for CRF, water-soluble and
other ornamental products in Europe, China, and India. In addition, Turf and landscape sales increased as higher volumes, mainly for CRF in Europe, offset lower prices.
|
• |
FertilizerpluS: Sales decreased year-over-year due to lower sales volumes, mainly in South America and Europe, as well as lower prices, mainly in India and Europe.
|
• |
As part of the Company’s goal to expand its Growing Solutions’ product offerings, in July 2024 the Company completed its acquisition of Custom Ag Formulators
(hereinafter - CAF), a North American provider of customized agriculture formulations and products for growers. CAF offers a diverse assortment of liquid adjuvants and enhanced nutrients, as well as various other specialty products.
|
• |
In August 2024, ICL signed a $170 million, five-year agreement with AMP Holdings Group Co. Ltd. to distribute specialty water-soluble fertilizers for drip irrigation in
China. This partnership, which includes purchase commitments and exclusivity clauses, will continue until 2028. The agreement underscores ICL’s strategic push into the Chinese market where rising demand for specialty fertilizers is driven
by shifts in agricultural practices and the growing adoption of fertigation solutions.
|
Sales
|
Expenses
|
Operating income
|
||
$ millions
|
||||
Q3 2023 figures
|
550
|
(530)
|
20
|
|
Quantity
|
3
|
(1)
|
2
|
|
Price
|
11
|
-
|
11
|
|
Exchange rates
|
(26)
|
22
|
(4)
|
|
Raw materials
|
-
|
35
|
35
|
|
Energy
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
|
Transportation
|
-
|
(2)
|
(2)
|
|
Operating and other expenses
|
-
|
(14)
|
(14)
|
|
Q3 2024 figures
|
538
|
(489)
|
49
|
- |
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to higher sales volumes of turf and ornamental products, partially offset by lower sales
volumes of FertilizerpluS products.
|
- |
Price – The positive impact on operating income was due to higher selling prices of specialty agriculture products, partially offset by lower selling prices of
FertilizerpluS and turf, as well as ornamental products.
|
- |
Exchange rates – The unfavorable impact on operating income was due to the negative impact on sales resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate
of the Brazilian real against the US dollar, which exceeded the positive impact on operational costs.
|
- |
Raw materials – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower costs of commodity fertilizers and nitrogen.
|
- |
Operating and other expenses – The negative impact on operating income was primarily related to higher maintenance and operational costs.
|
Sales
|
Expenses
|
Operating income
|
||
$ millions
|
||||
YTD 2023 figures
|
1,595
|
(1,539)
|
56
|
|
Quantity
|
106
|
(69)
|
37
|
|
Price
|
(159)
|
-
|
(159)
|
|
Exchange rates
|
(31)
|
26
|
(5)
|
|
Raw materials
|
-
|
193
|
193
|
|
Energy
|
-
|
5
|
5
|
|
Transportation
|
-
|
(6)
|
(6)
|
|
Operating and other expenses
|
-
|
(24)
|
(24)
|
|
YTD 2024 figures
|
1,511
|
(1,414)
|
97
|
- |
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to higher sales volumes of specialty agriculture and FertilizerpluS products, as well as
turf and ornamental products.
|
- |
Price – The negative impact on operating income was due to lower selling prices of turf and ornamental products, FertilizerpluS products and specialty agriculture
products.
|
- |
Exchange rates – The unfavorable impact on operating income was due to the negative impact on sales resulted from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of
the Brazilian real against the US dollar, which exceeded the positive impact on operational costs.
|
- |
Raw materials - The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower costs of commodity fertilizers, potassium hydroxide (KOH) and ammonia.
|
- |
Energy - The positive impact on operating income was primarily due to decreased electricity prices.
|
- |
Transportation – The negative impact on operating income was due to an increase in marine and inland transportation costs.
|
- |
Operating and other expenses – The negative impact on operating income was primarily related to higher maintenance and operational costs.
|
ICL Group Ltd
|
September 30,
2024
|
September 30,
2023
|
December 31,
2023
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
|
Current assets
|
|||
Cash and cash equivalents
|
393
|
307
|
420
|
Short-term investments and deposits
|
110
|
162
|
172
|
Trade receivables
|
1,393
|
1,387
|
1,376
|
Inventories
|
1,591
|
1,722
|
1,703
|
Prepaid expenses and other receivables
|
337
|
362
|
363
|
Total current assets
|
3,824
|
3,940
|
4,034
|
Non-current assets
|
|||
Deferred tax assets
|
149
|
141
|
152
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
6,414
|
6,125
|
6,329
|
Intangible assets
|
916
|
851
|
873
|
Other non-current assets
|
255
|
217
|
239
|
Total non-current assets
|
7,734
|
7,334
|
7,593
|
Total assets
|
11,558
|
11,274
|
11,627
|
Current liabilities
|
|||
Short-term debt
|
606
|
592
|
858
|
Trade payables
|
921
|
814
|
912
|
Provisions
|
49
|
71
|
85
|
Other payables
|
874
|
809
|
783
|
Total current liabilities
|
2,450
|
2,286
|
2,638
|
Non-current liabilities
|
|||
Long-term debt and debentures
|
1,845
|
1,984
|
1,829
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
495
|
464
|
489
|
Long-term employee liabilities
|
339
|
334
|
354
|
Long-term provisions and accruals
|
223
|
234
|
224
|
Other
|
71
|
64
|
56
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
2,973
|
3,080
|
2,952
|
Total liabilities
|
5,423
|
5,366
|
5,590
|
Equity
|
|||
Total shareholders’ equity
|
5,873
|
5,664
|
5,768
|
Non-controlling interests
|
262
|
244
|
269
|
Total equity
|
6,135
|
5,908
|
6,037
|
Total liabilities and equity
|
11,558
|
11,274
|
11,627
|
For the three-month period ended
September 30
|
For the nine-month period ended
September 30
|
For the year ended December 31
|
|||
2024
|
2023
|
2024
|
2023
|
2023
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
|
Sales
|
1,753
|
1,862
|
5,240
|
5,846
|
7,536
|
Cost of sales
|
1,157
|
1,276
|
3,519
|
3,735
|
4,865
|
Gross profit
|
596
|
586
|
1,721
|
2,111
|
2,671
|
Selling, transport and marketing expenses
|
280
|
264
|
833
|
807
|
1,093
|
General and administrative expenses
|
63
|
66
|
191
|
189
|
260
|
Research and development expenses
|
19
|
17
|
50
|
54
|
71
|
Other expenses
|
22
|
14
|
27
|
84
|
128
|
Other income
|
(2)
|
(2)
|
(8)
|
(15)
|
(22)
|
Operating income
|
214
|
227
|
628
|
992
|
1,141
|
Finance expenses
|
46
|
79
|
166
|
255
|
259
|
Finance income
|
(7)
|
(37)
|
(59)
|
(120)
|
(91)
|
Finance expenses, net
|
39
|
42
|
107
|
135
|
168
|
Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
Income before taxes on income
|
176
|
185
|
522
|
857
|
974
|
Taxes on income
|
49
|
43
|
139
|
254
|
287
|
Net income
|
127
|
142
|
383
|
603
|
687
|
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interests
|
14
|
5
|
46
|
23
|
40
|
Net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
113
|
137
|
337
|
580
|
647
|
Earnings per share attributable to the shareholders of the Company:
|
|||||
Basic earnings per share (in dollars)
|
0.09
|
0.11
|
0.26
|
0.45
|
0.50
|
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars)
|
0.09
|
0.11
|
0.26
|
0.45
|
0.50
|
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding:
|
|||||
Basic (in thousands)
|
1,290,171
|
1,289,318
|
1,289,869
|
1,289,332
|
1,289,361
|
Diluted (in thousands)
|
1,290,371
|
1,290,813
|
1,290,094
|
1,290,926
|
1,290,668
|
For the three-month period ended
|
For the nine-month period ended
|
For the year ended
|
|||
September 30, 2024
|
September 30, 2023
|
September 30, 2024
|
September 30, 2023
|
December 31, 2023
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
|
Net income
|
127
|
142
|
383
|
603
|
687
|
Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified subsequently to net income
|
|||||
Foreign currency translation differences
|
87
|
(72)
|
(55)
|
(16)
|
80
|
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges transferred to the statement of income
|
(3)
|
22
|
10
|
67
|
59
|
Effective portion of the change in fair value of cash flow hedges
|
(2)
|
(24)
|
(21)
|
(63)
|
(41)
|
Tax relating to items that will be reclassified subsequently to net income
|
2
|
-
|
3
|
(1)
|
(4)
|
84
|
(74)
|
(63)
|
(13)
|
94
|
|
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to net income
|
|||||
Actuarial gains from defined benefit plans
|
1
|
14
|
14
|
27
|
33
|
Tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to net income
|
-
|
(3)
|
(3)
|
(7)
|
(8)
|
1
|
11
|
11
|
20
|
25
|
|
Total comprehensive income
|
212
|
79
|
331
|
610
|
806
|
Comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interests
|
24
|
4
|
50
|
10
|
35
|
Comprehensive income attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
188
|
75
|
281
|
600
|
771
|
For the three-month period ended
|
For the nine-month period ended
|
For the year ended
|
|||
September 30, 2024
|
September 30, 2023
|
September 30, 2024
|
September 30, 2023
|
December 31, 2023
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|||||
Net income
|
127
|
142
|
383
|
603
|
687
|
Adjustments for:
|
|||||
Depreciation and amortization
|
140
|
119
|
439
|
390
|
536
|
Fixed assets impairment
|
7
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
Exchange rate, interest and derivative, net
|
9
|
27
|
105
|
75
|
24
|
Tax expenses
|
49
|
43
|
139
|
254
|
287
|
Change in provisions
|
-
|
(13)
|
(53)
|
(41)
|
(32)
|
Other
|
2
|
1
|
6
|
7
|
29
|
207
|
177
|
643
|
685
|
844
|
|
Change in inventories
|
(14)
|
251
|
95
|
415
|
465
|
Change in trade receivables
|
73
|
(28)
|
(42)
|
205
|
252
|
Change in trade payables
|
46
|
(59)
|
17
|
(167)
|
(101)
|
Change in other receivables
|
(31)
|
(6)
|
(27)
|
(11)
|
26
|
Change in other payables
|
22
|
(19)
|
4
|
(226)
|
(210)
|
Net change in operating assets and liabilities
|
96
|
139
|
47
|
216
|
432
|
Income taxes paid, net of refund
|
(22)
|
(32)
|
(57)
|
(246)
|
(253)
|
Net cash provided by operating activities (*)
|
408
|
426
|
1,016
|
1,258
|
1,710
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|||||
Proceeds (payments) from deposits, net
|
-
|
1
|
61
|
(78)
|
(88)
|
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
|
(159)
|
(191)
|
(446)
|
(525)
|
(780)
|
Interest received (*)
|
4
|
2
|
14
|
7
|
10
|
Proceeds from divestiture of assets and businesses, net of transaction expenses
|
1
|
1
|
19
|
4
|
4
|
Business combinations
|
(50)
|
-
|
(72)
|
-
|
-
|
Other
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
(204)
|
(187)
|
(424)
|
(591)
|
(853)
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|||||
Dividends paid to the Company's shareholders
|
(63)
|
(82)
|
(183)
|
(406)
|
(474)
|
Receipts of long-term debt
|
273
|
131
|
611
|
484
|
633
|
Repayments of long-term debt
|
(307)
|
(255)
|
(919)
|
(653)
|
(836)
|
Receipts (Repayments) of short-term debt
|
8
|
(72)
|
7
|
(89)
|
(25)
|
Interest paid (*)
|
(16)
|
(21)
|
(79)
|
(85)
|
(125)
|
Receipts (payments) from transactions in derivatives
|
(2)
|
-
|
1
|
6
|
5
|
Dividend paid to the non-controlling interests
|
-
|
-
|
(57)
|
(15)
|
(15)
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
(107)
|
(299)
|
(619)
|
(758)
|
(837)
|
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
|
97
|
(60)
|
(27)
|
(91)
|
20
|
Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the period
|
287
|
372
|
420
|
417
|
417
|
Net effect of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents
|
9
|
(5)
|
-
|
(19)
|
(17)
|
Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the period
|
393
|
307
|
393
|
307
|
420
|
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
Non-controlling interests
|
Total
equity
|
|||||||
Share
capital
|
Share premium
|
Cumulative translation adjustments
|
Capital reserves
|
Treasury shares,
at cost
|
Retained earnings
|
Total shareholders' equity
|
|||
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended September 30, 2024
|
|||||||||
Balance as of July 1, 2024
|
549
|
237
|
(621)
|
144
|
(260)
|
5,697
|
5,746
|
238
|
5,984
|
Share-based compensation
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
2
|
Dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(63)
|
(63)
|
-
|
(63)
|
Comprehensive income
|
-
|
-
|
77
|
(3)
|
-
|
114
|
188
|
24
|
212
|
Balance as of September 30, 2024
|
549
|
238
|
(544)
|
142
|
(260)
|
5,748
|
5,873
|
262
|
6,135
|
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
Non-controlling interests
|
Total
equity
|
|||||||
Share
capital
|
Share premium
|
Cumulative translation adjustments
|
Capital reserves
|
Treasury shares,
at cost
|
Retained earnings
|
Total shareholders' equity
|
|||
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended September 30, 2023
|
|||||||||
Balance as of July 1, 2023
|
549
|
234
|
(502)
|
136
|
(260)
|
5,513
|
5,670
|
240
|
5,910
|
Share-based compensation
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
Dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(82)
|
(82)
|
-
|
(82)
|
Comprehensive income
|
-
|
-
|
(71)
|
(2)
|
-
|
148
|
75
|
4
|
79
|
Balance as of September 30, 2023
|
549
|
234
|
(573)
|
135
|
(260)
|
5,579
|
5,664
|
244
|
5,908
|
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
Non-controlling interests
|
Total
equity
|
|||||||
Share
capital
|
Share premium
|
Cumulative translation adjustments
|
Capital reserves
|
Treasury shares,
at cost
|
Retained earnings
|
Total shareholders' equity
|
|||
$ millions
|
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024
|
|||||||||
Balance as of January 1, 2024
|
549
|
234
|
(485)
|
147
|
(260)
|
5,583
|
5,768
|
269
|
6,037
|
Share-based compensation
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
7
|
Dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(183)
|
(183)
|
(57)
|
(240)
|
Comprehensive income
|
-
|
-
|
(59)
|
(8)
|
-
|
348
|
281
|
50
|
331
|
Balance as of September 30, 2024
|
549
|
238
|
(544)
|
142
|
(260)
|
5,748
|
5,873
|
262
|
6,135
|
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
Non-controlling interests
|
Total
equity
|
|||||||
Share
capital
|
Share premium
|
Cumulative translation adjustments
|
Capital reserves
|
Treasury shares,
at cost
|
Retained earnings
|
Total shareholders' equity
|
|||
$ millions
|
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023
|
|||||||||
Balance as of January 1, 2023
|
549
|
233
|
(570)
|
127
|
(260)
|
5,385
|
5,464
|
249
|
5,713
|
Share-based compensation
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
6
|
Dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(406)
|
(406)
|
(15)
|
(421)
|
Comprehensive income
|
-
|
-
|
(3)
|
3
|
-
|
600
|
600
|
10
|
610
|
Balance as of September 30, 2023
|
549
|
234
|
(573)
|
135
|
(260)
|
5,579
|
5,664
|
244
|
5,908
|
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
Non-controlling interests
|
Total
equity
|
|||||||
Share
capital
|
Share premium
|
Cumulative translation adjustments
|
Capital reserves
|
Treasury shares,
at cost
|
Retained earnings
|
Total shareholders' equity
|
|||
$ millions
|
For the year ended December 31, 2023
|
|||||||||
Balance as of January 1, 2023
|
549
|
233
|
(570)
|
127
|
(260)
|
5,385
|
5,464
|
249
|
5,713
|
Share-based compensation
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
7
|
Dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(474)
|
(474)
|
(15)
|
(489)
|
Comprehensive income
|
-
|
-
|
85
|
14
|
-
|
672
|
771
|
35
|
806
|
Balance as of December 31, 2023
|
549
|
234
|
(485)
|
147
|
(260)
|
5,583
|
5,768
|
269
|
6,037
|
A. |
The Reporting Entity
|
B. |
Events in the reporting period
|
A. |
Basis of Preparation
|
B. |
Amendments to standards and interpretations that have not yet been adopted
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Growing Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended September 30, 2024
|
|||||||
Sales to external parties
|
305
|
341
|
529
|
534
|
44
|
-
|
1,753
|
Inter-segment sales
|
4
|
48
|
48
|
4
|
1
|
(105)
|
-
|
Total sales
|
309
|
389
|
577
|
538
|
45
|
(105)
|
1,753
|
Segment operating income (loss)
|
50
|
59
|
100
|
49
|
(7)
|
(8)
|
243
|
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
|
(29)
|
||||||
Operating income
|
214
|
||||||
Financing expenses, net
|
(39)
|
||||||
Income before income taxes
|
176
|
||||||
Depreciation, amortization and impairment
|
15
|
61
|
40
|
15
|
3
|
13
|
147
|
Capital expenditures
|
21
|
87
|
70
|
20
|
2
|
7
|
207
|
Capital expenditures as part of business combination
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
53
|
-
|
-
|
53
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Growing Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended September 30, 2023
|
|||||||
Sales to external parties
|
264
|
477
|
534
|
546
|
41
|
-
|
1,862
|
Inter-segment sales
|
3
|
49
|
61
|
4
|
2
|
(119)
|
-
|
Total sales
|
267
|
526
|
595
|
550
|
43
|
(119)
|
1,862
|
Segment operating income (loss)
|
31
|
125
|
73
|
20
|
(11)
|
(11)
|
227
|
Other expense not allocated to the segments
|
-
|
||||||
Operating income
|
227
|
||||||
Financing expenses, net
|
(42)
|
||||||
Income before income taxes
|
185
|
||||||
Depreciation and amortization
|
11
|
39
|
45
|
17
|
4
|
3
|
119
|
Capital expenditures
|
17
|
89
|
68
|
18
|
2
|
5
|
199
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Growing Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024
|
|||||||
Sales to external parties
|
945
|
1,089
|
1,574
|
1,497
|
135
|
-
|
5,240
|
Inter-segment sales
|
14
|
145
|
134
|
14
|
3
|
(310)
|
-
|
Total sales
|
959
|
1,234
|
1,708
|
1,511
|
138
|
(310)
|
5,240
|
Segment operating income (loss)
|
169
|
181
|
277
|
97
|
(14)
|
(27)
|
683
|
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
|
(55)
|
||||||
Operating income
|
628
|
||||||
Financing expenses, net
|
(107)
|
||||||
Income before income taxes
|
522
|
||||||
Depreciation, amortization and impairment
|
42
|
181
|
140
|
54
|
11
|
18
|
446
|
Capital expenditures
|
56
|
216
|
193
|
54
|
5
|
18
|
542
|
Capital expenditures as part of business combination
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
88
|
-
|
-
|
88
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Growing Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023
|
|||||||
Sales to external parties
|
912
|
1,565
|
1,667
|
1,572
|
130
|
-
|
5,846
|
Inter-segment sales
|
16
|
143
|
168
|
23
|
4
|
(354)
|
-
|
Total sales
|
928
|
1,708
|
1,835
|
1,595
|
134
|
(354)
|
5,846
|
Segment operating income (loss)
|
181
|
546
|
265
|
56
|
(22)
|
(19)
|
1,007
|
Other expense not allocated to the segments
|
(15)
|
||||||
Operating income
|
992
|
||||||
Financing expenses, net
|
(135)
|
||||||
Income before income taxes
|
857
|
||||||
Depreciation and amortization
|
40
|
129
|
153
|
48
|
11
|
9
|
390
|
Capital expenditures
|
62
|
252
|
181
|
56
|
7
|
11
|
569
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Growing Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the year ended December 31, 2023
|
|||||||
Sales to external parties
|
1,206
|
1,973
|
2,141
|
2,047
|
169
|
-
|
7,536
|
Inter-segment sales
|
21
|
209
|
209
|
26
|
3
|
(468)
|
-
|
Total sales
|
1,227
|
2,182
|
2,350
|
2,073
|
172
|
(468)
|
7,536
|
Segment operating income (loss)
|
220
|
668
|
350
|
51
|
(34)
|
(37)
|
1,218
|
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
|
(77)
|
||||||
Operating income
|
1,141
|
||||||
Financing expenses, net
|
(168)
|
||||||
Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
|
1
|
||||||
Income before income taxes
|
974
|
||||||
Depreciation and amortization
|
57
|
175
|
207
|
68
|
17
|
12
|
536
|
Capital expenditures
|
91
|
384
|
270
|
92
|
13
|
23
|
873
|
7-9/2024
|
7-9/2023
|
1-9/2024
|
1-9/2023
|
1-12/2023
|
||||||
$
millions
|
% of
sales
|
$
millions
|
% of
sales
|
$
millions
|
% of
sales
|
$
millions
|
% of
sales
|
$
millions
|
% of
sales
|
Brazil
|
384
|
22
|
446
|
24
|
952
|
18
|
1,183
|
20
|
1,530
|
20
|
USA
|
295
|
17
|
284
|
15
|
896
|
17
|
967
|
17
|
1,262
|
17
|
China
|
258
|
15
|
269
|
14
|
794
|
15
|
775
|
13
|
1,059
|
14
|
United Kingdom
|
78
|
4
|
88
|
5
|
259
|
5
|
354
|
6
|
428
|
6
|
Germany
|
76
|
4
|
75
|
4
|
250
|
5
|
272
|
5
|
340
|
5
|
Spain
|
75
|
4
|
79
|
4
|
228
|
4
|
271
|
5
|
348
|
5
|
Israel
|
73
|
4
|
66
|
4
|
216
|
4
|
202
|
3
|
274
|
4
|
India
|
63
|
4
|
41
|
2
|
133
|
3
|
167
|
3
|
196
|
3
|
France
|
61
|
3
|
64
|
3
|
208
|
4
|
191
|
3
|
254
|
3
|
Netherlands
|
37
|
2
|
46
|
2
|
112
|
2
|
144
|
2
|
171
|
2
|
All other
|
353
|
21
|
404
|
23
|
1,192
|
23
|
1,320
|
23
|
1,674
|
21
|
Total
|
1,753
|
100
|
1,862
|
100
|
5,240
|
100
|
5,846
|
100
|
7,536
|
100
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Growing Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended September 30, 2024
|
|||||||
Europe
|
93
|
99
|
148
|
174
|
32
|
(36)
|
510
|
Asia
|
118
|
78
|
150
|
58
|
8
|
(5)
|
407
|
South America
|
6
|
108
|
78
|
225
|
-
|
-
|
417
|
North America
|
78
|
46
|
155
|
35
|
1
|
(2)
|
313
|
Rest of the world
|
14
|
58
|
46
|
46
|
4
|
(62)
|
106
|
Total
|
309
|
389
|
577
|
538
|
45
|
(105)
|
1,753
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Growing Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended September 30, 2023
|
|||||||
Europe
|
89
|
130
|
165
|
185
|
26
|
(52)
|
543
|
South America
|
6
|
132
|
98
|
247
|
-
|
-
|
483
|
Asia
|
84
|
139
|
143
|
48
|
14
|
(6)
|
422
|
North America
|
78
|
55
|
144
|
28
|
-
|
1
|
306
|
Rest of the world
|
10
|
70
|
45
|
42
|
3
|
(62)
|
108
|
Total
|
267
|
526
|
595
|
550
|
43
|
(119)
|
1,862
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Growing Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024
|
|||||||
Europe
|
306
|
364
|
436
|
591
|
96
|
(110)
|
1,683
|
Asia
|
337
|
233
|
453
|
195
|
26
|
(17)
|
1,227
|
South America
|
16
|
305
|
247
|
475
|
-
|
(3)
|
1,040
|
North America
|
252
|
157
|
432
|
121
|
2
|
(4)
|
960
|
Rest of the world
|
48
|
175
|
140
|
129
|
14
|
(176)
|
330
|
Total
|
959
|
1,234
|
1,708
|
1,511
|
138
|
(310)
|
5,240
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Growing Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023
|
|||||||
Europe
|
345
|
496
|
490
|
591
|
95
|
(149)
|
1,868
|
South America
|
18
|
415
|
309
|
562
|
-
|
(3)
|
1,301
|
Asia
|
241
|
427
|
433
|
199
|
24
|
(20)
|
1,304
|
North America
|
279
|
190
|
470
|
102
|
1
|
(9)
|
1,033
|
Rest of the world
|
45
|
180
|
133
|
141
|
14
|
(173)
|
340
|
Total
|
928
|
1,708
|
1,835
|
1,595
|
134
|
(354)
|
5,846
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Growing Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the year ended December 31, 2023
|
|||||||
Europe
|
432
|
624
|
613
|
746
|
126
|
(209)
|
2,332
|
Asia
|
361
|
539
|
587
|
257
|
30
|
(30)
|
1,744
|
South America
|
25
|
524
|
368
|
753
|
-
|
(5)
|
1,665
|
North America
|
349
|
260
|
614
|
138
|
2
|
(12)
|
1,351
|
Rest of the world
|
60
|
235
|
168
|
179
|
14
|
(212)
|
444
|
Total
|
1,227
|
2,182
|
2,350
|
2,073
|
172
|
(468)
|
7,536
|
As of September, 30
|
As of September, 30
|
|
2024
|
2023
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
|
Goodwill
|
||
Phosphate Solutions
|
96
|
99
|
Industrial Products
|
91
|
89
|
Growing Solutions
|
345
|
280
|
Potash
|
19
|
18
|
Other
|
29
|
29
|
580
|
515
|
|
Trademarks
|
32
|
32
|
612
|
547
|
September 30, 2024
|
September 30, 2023
|
December 31, 2023
|
||||
Carrying amount
|
Fair value
|
Carrying amount
|
Fair value
|
Carrying amount
|
Fair value
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
Loans bearing fixed interest
|
336
|
313
|
332
|
291
|
337
|
306
|
Debentures bearing fixed interest
|
||||||
Marketable
|
1,110
|
1,027
|
1,211
|
1,113
|
1,208
|
1,118
|
Non-marketable
|
47
|
45
|
193
|
189
|
196
|
194
|
1,493
|
1,385
|
1,736
|
1,593
|
1,741
|
1,618
|
Level 2
|
September 30,
2024
|
September 30,
2023
|
December 31, 2023
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
Derivatives used for economic hedge, net
|
5
|
(16)
|
39
|
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedge, net
|
(21)
|
(36)
|
1
|
(16)
|
(52)
|
40
|
A. |
Share based payments - non-marketable options
|
B. |
Dividend distributions
|
Decision date for dividend distribution by the Board of Directors
|
Actual date of dividend distribution
|
Distributed amount
($ millions)
|
Dividend per share ($)
|
February 26, 2024
|
March 26, 2024
|
61
|
0.05
|
May 8, 2024
|
June 20, 2024
|
59
|
0.05
|
August 12, 2024
|
September 18, 2024
|
63
|
0.05
|
November 10, 2024 *
|
December 18, 2024
|
68
|
0.05
|
1. |
Note 18 to the Annual Financial Statements provides disclosure on an application for a class action against the Company, the Israel Corporation, and the controlling
shareholder of Israel Corporation (hereinafter – the Respondents), regarding a series of allegations pertaining to, among other things, the alleged misleading and alleged violation of the Company’s reporting and disclosure obligations in
the matter of the implications of the royalties claim filed in 2011, which had been conducted and settled via arbitration. In October 2024, the Tel Aviv District Court rejected this motion, including the applicant’s claim of misleading
Company reports, ruling that no damage had been caused, and that the motion’s claims exceeded their statutes of limitations. The Court also ordered the plaintiff to cover part of the Respondents’ expenses, on the grounds that after
investigation, the motion was found to be baseless and had multiple difficulties.
|
2. |
Further to Note 18 to the Annual Financial Statements regarding DSW’s concession to produce minerals and chemicals from the Dead Sea, on September 16, 2024, a draft
report was published by Israel’s Accountant General, for public comments, regarding the transition of ICL’s existing concession in 2030 and the grant, by the State, of a new concession in 2030. The draft report is not a binding document,
and its conclusions may change following public comments and the receipt of additional information.
|
3. |
Note 18 to the Annual Financial Statements provides disclosure regarding the approval of a class action concerning a limited class constituting visitors at the Bokek
stream, following the application for certification of a class action filed against Rotem Israel Ltd. and Periclase, for environmental hazards which were allegedly the result of the leakage of wastewater to the groundwater aquifer in the
vicinity of the Bokek stream which began in the 1970s, while the Company was government owned. In accordance with the Court motion from April, the State filed its response to the motions for temporary relief measures in September.
According to the response, a distinction must be made between the question of responsibility and the question of how the remedies for formulating the rehabilitation solutions are being carried out, with the latter not being under the
Court’s jurisdiction but rather in the hands of the State’s certified parties. Regarding the question of responsibility, the State supports the plaintiff’ position. It was ruled that the evidentiary hearings will be held from May to July
2025.
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4. |
As part of the Company’s goal to expand its Growing Solutions’ product offerings, in July 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Custom Ag Formulators
(hereinafter - CAF), a North American provider of agriculture formulations and products customized for growers, for a total consideration of $60 million, including a performance based earnout of up to $10 million. CAF offers a diverse
assortment of liquid adjuvants and enhanced nutrients, as well as various other specialty products.
|
5. |
Further to Note 18 to the Annual Financial Statements regarding an application for certification of a class action with respect to allegations concerning the Company’s
failure to properly report negative developments which occurred on certain dates during the IT (the Harmonization) project, in May 2024, the District Court rendered its final ruling approving the settlement agreement between the parties
for a non-material amount, fully covered by insurance. In July 2024, the agreement was granted the force of a judgement.
|
6. |
Note 18 to the Annual Financial Statements provides disclosure regarding the unexpected flow of brine discovered above ground at the outskirts of an alluvial fan area,
and the Company’s efforts to provide a solution fully coordinated with the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MOE). To the best of the Company’s knowledge, the Green Police have initiated an investigation. The Company is in discussions
with the MOE regarding its outstanding requirements.
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