Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]
June 12 2024 - 8:43AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of
Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or
15d-16 Under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of June, 2024
Commission File Number: 001-38336
NUTRIEN LTD.
(Name of
registrant)
Suite 1700, 211 19th Street East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
S7K 5R6
(Address of
principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40- F.
Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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NUTRIEN LTD. |
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Date: June 12, 2024 |
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/s/ Robert A. Kirkpatrick |
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Robert A. Kirkpatrick |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel |
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Securities & Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
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NYSE, TSX: NTR |
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News
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June 12, 2024
Nutrien to
Highlight Strategic Priorities and 2026
Targets at Investor Day
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan - Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) today is hosting an Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange beginning at 10:00
a.m. EDT. At the event, management will detail plans to fortify its leadership position across the ag value chain and position the Company to deliver long-term growth.
Nutrien operates the most extensive crop inputs and services ecosystem with low-cost upstream production
assets, global supply chain capabilities, and the leading downstream retail channel to the farmer. Our differentiated business model is centred on our ability to efficiently produce and distribute the products and services needed in key agriculture
markets around the world, commented Ken Seitz, Nutriens President and CEO.
Today, we look forward to providing an update on the
evolution of our strategy and establish new performance targets that we believe provide a clear pathway to deliver long-term value for our shareholders. Our simplified and focused plan prioritizes initiatives that enhance our ability to serve
growers in our core markets, maintain the low-cost position and reliability of our assets, and improve the quality of our earnings and free cash flow, added Mr. Seitz.
Strategic Priorities and Performance Targets
Simplifying portfolio and focusing on core assets and markets to enhance earnings quality and free cash flow.
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Prioritizing investments to enhance our North American fertilizer production assets and proprietary products
capabilities, strengthen our global distribution network and grow in our core downstream Retail markets. |
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Reviewing strategic options for our 50 percent ownership stake in Profertil and announcing we are no longer
pursuing our Geismar clean ammonia project. |
Driving operational improvements and network optimization opportunities to increase asset
efficiency.
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Focused on maintaining a low-cost position and enhancing the reliability of our
upstream production assets. Supporting these objectives through the deployment of automation and other operational excellence initiatives in potash and the implementation of reliability and energy efficiency programs in nitrogen.
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Optimizing downstream Retail network through modernization and consolidation initiatives in North America and a targeted
margin improvement plan in Brazil. |
Utilizing competitive advantages to deliver scalable growth.
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Targeting potash and nitrogen sales volume growth of approximately 2.0 to 3.0 million tonnes by 2026, compared to
2023 levels. |
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Targeting Retail adjusted EBITDA of $1.9 to $2.1 billion in 2026, including a goal of $1.4 billion in gross
margin from our proprietary products portfolio. |
Maintaining disciplined approach to cost and capital management.
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Intend to reduce controllable costs across our operations and corporate functions by approximately $200 million by
2026 and maintain annual average capital expenditures of $2.2 to $2.3 billion through 2026. |
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Expect to generate strong cash flow through the cycle, providing the opportunity to pursue high conviction capital
deployment opportunities, including meaningful returns to shareholders. |
Nutrien will provide more detail on its strategic
priorities, 2026 performance targets and capital allocation plans at its Investor Day this morning.
The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT and
conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m. EDT. To view the live webcast and access the presentation materials, visit the investor relations page of Nutriens website at https://www.nutrien.com/investors/events/nutrien-2024-investor-day. A replay of the webcast will be available following the event.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news
release constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively, forward-looking statements) under applicable securities laws including Nutriens strategic priorities and
performance targets; our expectations for quality of earnings and free cash flow; our intention to increase asset efficiency including our expectations for potash automation, nitrogen reliability and efficiency programs as well as optimizing our
Retail network and margin improvement plans in Brazil; our targets for potash and nitrogen sales volumes and our target for Retail adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2026 as well as our goal of $1.4 billion in proprietary products gross margin by
the end of 2026; our targets to reduce controllable costs by 2026 and to maintain annual average capital expenditures through 2026; and our expectations for cash flow through the cycle and capital deployment opportunities. Forward looking statements
in this news release are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Nutrien, many of which are outside of our control including but not limited to: that future business, regulatory and industry conditions and global economic
conditions will be within the parameters expected by us, including with respect to margins, demand, supply, energy and commodity prices, and availability and cost of labor and technology. Although Nutrien believes that the expectations and
assumptions on which such forward looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Nutrien can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward looking statements
are subject to various risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed in this news release including, but not limited to: general global economic,
market, industry, and business conditions including
supply, demand, energy and commodity prices; regulatory and stock exchange requirements; access and
availability of technology; and performance of third parties. For additional information on the assumptions made, and the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the anticipated results, refer to our reports filed with
the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements in this
news release are made as of the date hereof and Nutrien disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this news release, except as may be required under applicable laws.
About Nutrien
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs
and services, helping to safely and sustainably feed a growing world. We operate a world-class network of production, distribution and ag retail facilities that positions us to efficiently serve the needs of growers. We focus on creating long-term
value by prioritizing investments that strengthen the advantages of our integrated business and by maintaining access to the resources and the relationships with stakeholders needed to achieve our goals.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Investor Relations
Jeff Holzman
Vice President, Investor Relations
(306) 933-8545
Media
Relations
Megan Fielding
Vice President,
Brand & Culture Communications
(403) 797-3015
Contact us at: www.nutrien.com
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