Nutrien Ltd 6-K, filed Aug 11, 2020
Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)
About this 6-K
Nutrien Ltd filed this 6-K on August 11, 2020.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Section 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: August, 2020
Commission File Number: 001-38336
NUTRIEN LTD.
(Name of registrant)
Suite 500, 122 – 1st Avenue South
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 7G3 Canada
(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 ☒
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐
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.
| NUTRIEN LTD. | ||||||
| Date: August 10, 2020 | By: | /s/ Robert A. Kirkpatrick | ||||
| Name: | Robert A. Kirkpatrick | |||||
| Title: | SVP & Corporate Secretary | |||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 99.1 | News Release dated August 10, 2020 | |
Exhibit 99.1
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NYSE, TSX: NTR |
News Release |
August 10, 2020
Nutrien Declares Quarterly Dividend of US$0.45 per Share
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Nutrien Ltd (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.45 per share payable October 16, 2020 to shareholders of record on September 30, 2020.
Registered shareholders who are residents of Canada as reflected in Nutrien’s shareholders register, as well as beneficial holders (i.e. shareholders who hold their common shares through a broker or other intermediary) whose intermediary is a participant in CDS Clearing and Depositary Services Inc. or its nominee, CDS & Co., will receive their dividend in Canadian dollars, calculated based on the Bank of Canada daily exchange rate on September 30, 2020. Registered shareholders resident outside of Canada as reflected in Nutrien’s shareholders register, including the United States, as well as beneficial holders whose intermediary is a participant in The Depository Trust Company or its nominee, Cede & Co., will receive their dividend in US dollars. However, registered shareholders of Nutrien may elect to change the currency of their dividend payments to US dollars or Canadian dollars, as applicable. In addition, Nutrien offers registered shareholders direct deposit by electronic funds transfer for dividend payments.
Registered shareholders may elect to change the currency of their dividend and enroll for direct deposit by contacting, Nutrien’s registrar and transfer agent, AST Trust Company (Canada), directly (1-800-387-0825 or inquiries@astfinancial.com). Beneficial shareholders, who hold their shares through a broker, should contact their broker to determine the ability and necessary steps involved in an election to change the currency of their dividend payment. For further details, please visit www.nutrien.com/investors/shareholder-information/dividends.
All dividends paid by Nutrien are, pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada), designated as eligible dividends.
About Nutrien
Nutrien is the world’s largest provider of crop inputs and services, playing a critical role in helping growers increase food production in a sustainable manner. We produce and distribute 25 million tonnes of potash, nitrogen and phosphate products world-wide. With this capability and our leading agriculture retail network, we are well positioned to supply the needs of our customers. We operate with a long-term view and are committed to working with our stakeholders as we address our economic, environmental and social priorities. The scale and diversity of our integrated portfolio provides a stable earnings base, multiple avenues for growth and the opportunity to return capital to shareholders.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Investor Relations:
Richard Downey
Vice President, Investor Relations
(403) 225-7357
Tim Mizuno
Director, Investor Relations
(306) 933-8548
Media Relations:
Will Tigley
Manager, Communications – CEO and Corporate Functions
(403) 225-7310
Contact us at: www.nutrien.com
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