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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-10351
POTASH CORPORATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA N/A
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
122 - 1ST AVENUE SOUTH S7K 7G3
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA (ZIP CODE)
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
306-933-8500
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES [X] NO [ ]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As at October 31, 1999, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (the
"Company") had 54,303,426 Common Shares outstanding.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These interim consolidated financial statements do not include all
disclosures normally provided in annual financial statements. In management's
opinion, the unaudited financial information includes all adjustments
(consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly
such information. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results
expected for the fiscal year.
POTASH CORPORATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER 30
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net sales................................... $ 453,578 $521,368 $1,567,402 $1,765,622
Cost of goods sold.......................... 387,235 381,180 1,238,299 1,288,130
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GROSS MARGIN................................ 66,343 140,188 329,103 477,492
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Selling and administrative.................. 32,034 28,247 89,848 86,547
Provincial mining and other taxes........... 13,194 23,517 60,863 68,288
Provision for plant closures (Note 5)....... 55,403 -- 55,403 --
Provision for asset impairment (Note 6)..... 525,118 -- 525,118 --
Other income................................ (7,480) (7,151) (22,083) (29,617)
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618,269 44,613 709,149 125,218
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OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME..................... (551,926) 95,575 (380,046) 352,274
INTEREST EXPENSE............................ 12,954 15,831 40,110 52,940
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(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES........... (564,880) 79,744 (420,156) 299,334
INCOME TAXES (RECOVERY)..................... (40,636) 25,040 2,781 92,504
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NET (LOSS) INCOME........................... $(524,244) $ 54,704 (422,937) 206,830
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RETAINED EARNINGS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD...... 889,676 680,356
DIVIDENDS................................... (39,894) (38,817)
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RETAINED EARNINGS, END OF PERIOD............ $ 426,845 $ 848,369
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NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE (NOTE 7)........ $ (9.66) $ 1.01 $ (7.79) $ 3.82
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DIVIDENDS PER SHARE (NOTE 8)................ $ 0.25 $ 0.22 $ 0.74 $ 0.72
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(See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements)
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POTASH CORPORATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 23,265 $ 67,971
Accounts receivable....................................... 252,920 302,974
Inventories (Note 4)...................................... 354,137 364,397
Prepaid expenses.......................................... 37,232 38,839
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667,554 774,181
Property, plant and equipment............................... 2,867,741 3,003,443
Goodwill.................................................... 110,117 559,621
Other assets................................................ 210,712 197,012
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$3,856,124 $4,534,257
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LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Short-term debt........................................... $ 379,074 $ 94,940
Accounts payable and accrued charges...................... 359,649 349,684
Current portion of long-term debt......................... 786 386
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739,509 445,010
Long-term debt.............................................. 444,322 933,294
Deferred income tax liability............................... 402,675 417,853
Accrued post-retirement/post-employment benefits............ 149,096 131,179
Accrued reclamation costs................................... 110,998 129,399
Other non-current liabilities and deferred credits.......... 17,051 23,761
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1,863,651 2,080,496
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share Capital............................................... 1,229,142 1,227,599
Contributed Surplus......................................... 336,486 336,486
Retained Earnings........................................... 426,845 889,676
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1,992,473 2,453,761
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$3,856,124 $4,534,257
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(See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements)
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POTASH CORPORATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30
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1999 1998
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (loss) income........................................... $(422,937) $ 206,830
Items not affecting cash
Depreciation and amortization............................. 148,205 145,810
(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and
equipment.............................................. (84) 45
Provision for deferred income tax......................... (12,251) 74,708
Provision for post-retirement/post-employment benefits.... 8,068 5,233
Provision for plant closures.............................. 28,953 --
Provision for asset impairment............................ 525,118 --
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275,072 432,626
CHANGES IN NON-CASH OPERATING WORKING CAPITAL
Accounts receivable....................................... 50,123 66,255
Inventories............................................... 12,702 5,219
Prepaid expenses.......................................... 1,645 (12,785)
Accounts payable and accrued charges...................... (1,426) (24,111)
Current income taxes...................................... 11,839 723
Accrued reclamation costs................................... (20,200) (5,737)
Other non-current liabilities and deferred credits.......... (2,592) (1,291)
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CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES....................... 327,163 460,899
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of Minera Yolanda S.C.M. (Note 3)............... (36,943) --
Additions to property, plant and equipment.................. (65,751) (89,959)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment..... 1,131 1,312
Additions to other assets................................... (26,762) (3,014)
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CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES........................... (128,325) (91,661)
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CASH BEFORE FINANCING ACTIVITIES............................ 198,838 369,238
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of long-term obligations.......................... (489,327) (325,739)
Proceeds from short-term debt............................... 284,134 5,982
Dividends................................................... (39,894) (38,817)
Issuance of shares.......................................... 1,543 16,262
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CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES........................... (243,544) (342,312)
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(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS............ (44,706) 26,926
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD.............. 67,971 8,756
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD.................... $ 23,265 $ 35,682
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Supplemental cash flow disclosure
Interest paid............................................. $ 38,584 $ 46,221
Income taxes paid......................................... $ 5,361 $ 17,358
(See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements)
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POTASH CORPORATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company's accounting policies are in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in Canada ("Canadian GAAP"). These policies are
consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
("US GAAP") except as outlined in Note 10.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Potash
Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. ("PCS") and its principal operating
subsidiaries (the "Company" except to the extent the context otherwise
requires):
-- PCS Sales (Canada) Inc.
-- PCS Sales (Iowa), Inc.
-- PCS Sales (Indiana), Inc.
-- Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (Florida) Inc.
-- Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Transport Limited
-- PCS Sales (USA), Inc.
-- PCS Phosphate Company, Inc.
-- Albright & Wilson Company (proportionately consolidated)
-- White Springs Agricultural Chemicals, Inc.
-- PCS Nitrogen, Inc.
-- PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P.
-- PCS Nitrogen Ohio, L.P.
-- PCS Nitrogen Limited
-- PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer Limited
-- PCS Nitrogen Trinidad Limited
-- PCS Cassidy Lake Company
-- PCS Yumbes S.C.M.
2. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICY
The Company has adopted the provisions of section 1540 of the Canadian
Institute of Chartered Accountants Handbook "Cash Flow Statements". Under this
accounting policy, cash flows are classified as either operating, investing or
financing activities. Major classes of gross cash receipts and gross cash
payments arising from investing and financing activities are separately
disclosed. Investing and financing transactions that do not require the use of
cash or cash equivalents are excluded from the cash flow statement and disclosed
supplementally. The effect of this change on the current and prior period
consolidated statements of cash flow is not significant.
3. ACQUISITION OF MINERA YOLANDA S.C.M.
On July 1, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of
Minera Yolanda S.C.M. for cash of $37,000 (which was funded from operations).
Minera Yolanda S.C.M. is a Chilean sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate producer
which holds mining concessions on certain sodium nitrate reserves in the Atacama
desert in northern Chile. Subsequent to the acquisition, the name Minera Yolanda
S.C.M. was changed to PCS Yumbes S.C.M. ("PCS Yumbes").
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The acquisition has been accounted for by the purchase method of accounting
and, accordingly, the results of operations of PCS Yumbes have been included in
the consolidated financial statements from July 1, 1999.
Net assets acquired were:
Working capital............................................. $ 282
Property, plant and equipment and other assets.............. 31,990
Deferred tax asset.......................................... 6,370
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38,642
Long-term liabilities....................................... 1,642
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Net assets acquired......................................... 37,000
Less: cash acquired......................................... 57
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Net cash acquisition cost................................... $36,943
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Due to the fact that PCS Yumbes was not in full commercial production prior
to the acquisition, no pro forma information is being provided.
4. INVENTORIES
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(UNAUDITED)
Finished product............................... $157,531 $176,908
Materials and supplies......................... 108,278 106,797
Raw materials.................................. 41,585 58,471
Work in process................................ 46,743 22,221
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$354,137 $364,397
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5. PROVISION FOR PLANT CLOSURES
In the third quarter of 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company
approved a plan to close nitrogen plants at Clinton, Iowa and LaPlatte,
Nebraska; a phosphate feed plant at Saltville, Virginia; and a phosphate
terminal at Jacksonville, Florida. The Clinton and LaPlatte closures result from
these plants being high-cost producers due to their size and technology
employed. Due to the high production costs these plants are unprofitable at both
current and projected future prices. The closure of the Saltville plant is
primarily due to higher transportation costs for raw materials and waste
products which make this plant a high-cost production facility. The terminal at
Jacksonville is being closed as the Company intends to solely utilize the more
efficient terminal at Morehead City.
The plants at Clinton and LaPlatte were indefinitely shutdown effective
August 12, 1999. The decision to permanently close both facilities was made and
announced on August 31, 1999. Dismantling of these plants will commence once the
on-site inventory has been sold which is expected to be by year end. The
dismantling procedures include decommissioning the ammonia storage, mothballing
certain plant facilities and demolition of certain plant facilities. It is
expected that the dismantling process will be completed at both plants by the
end of 2000. Environmental procedures have commenced but cannot be completed
until the dismantling of the plants is complete. These procedures include
principally the cleaning of dismantled equipment and asbestos removal.
Subsequent to the dismantling the Company will attempt to sell the plant sites.
Annual expenditures for site security and other maintenance costs will
approximate $400 until such time that the sites are disposed of. The contractual
commitments relate to natural gas and hydrogen purchase contracts and
electricity. The number of employees terminated as a result of these closures
will be 155 hourly and 75 salaried, of which 91 have left the Company as of
September 30, 1999. The majority of the remaining employees are expected to
leave the Company during the last quarter of 1999. Eligible hourly employees
will receive severance of two
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hundred dollars per year of service up to a maximum of 30 years service and the
salaried employees will receive severance based on number of years of service.
From January 1, 1999 to the date of closure, these plants incurred operating
losses of approximately $12,000 (including depreciation and amortization of
approximately $3,000).
The phosphate feed plant at Saltville was closed effective September 1,
1999. This property may be sold or may be turned over to the municipal
authorities. Annual expenditures for plant security and other maintenance costs
until such time will approximate $154. The number of employees terminated as a
result of this closure will be 49, of which 28 have left the Company as of
September 30, 1999. Four employees will transfer to other facilities on January
1, 2000 and the remaining employees are expected to leave the Company during the
last quarter of 1999. The employees are entitled to severance based on number of
years of service. The severance payments will range from one to seven months'
salary. From January 1, 1999 to the date of closure, this plant incurred
operating losses of approximately $6,000 (including depreciation and
amortization of approximately $400).
The phosphate terminal at Jacksonville was closed effective August 15,
1999. Dismantling of the terminal and environmental remediation procedures have
commenced and are expected to be completed by year end. The number of employees
terminated as a result of this closure will be nine of which five will transfer
to other facilities by the end of the year. The remaining employees are expected
to leave during the last quarter of 1999. From January 1, 1999 to the date of
closure, this terminal incurred operating losses of approximately $2,000
(including depreciation and amortization of approximately $800).
The decision to close these facilities triggered an assessment of the fair
value of these assets, with fair value being determined based on estimated sales
proceeds less costs to sell.
Charges associated with these closures are as follows:
AMOUNT RESERVE BALANCE AT
PROVISION PAID UTILIZED SEPTEMBER 30
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Severance.......................................... $ 5,764 $ 638 $ -- $ 5,126
Decommissioning.................................... 2,902 529 -- 2,373
Environmental remediation.......................... 2,000 15 -- 1,985
Contractual commitments............................ 10,337 442 -- 9,895
Non-cash parts inventory write-down................ 5,447 -- 254 5,193
Non-cash write-down of property, plant and
equipment........................................ 28,953 -- -- 28,953
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$55,403 $1,624 $254 $53,525
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Of the $55,403 provision, $50,253 pertains to the nitrogen business segment
and $5,150 pertains to the phosphate business segment.
After the write-down of the assets, the carrying amount of the remaining
assets affected by the closures is $8,690.
These closures will require cash expenditures of approximately $21,003 all
of which is expected to be funded from operations. The majority of these
expenditures are expected to be made by the end of 2000.
6. PROVISION FOR ASSET IMPAIRMENT
Due to operating losses primarily caused by reduced product prices and
increased gas costs relative to certain current and expected future competitors,
the Company assessed the recoverability of the tangible and intangible assets
related to the nitrogen operations. The Company projected the undiscounted
future net cash flows from use together with the residual value of these assets
and determined that in certain cases they were less than the carrying amount.
Third party forecasts of future nitrogen prices indicate that nitrogen prices
will not reach the levels experienced in 1997 when the nitrogen operations were
purchased. These circumstances are the primary cause of a permanent impairment
in the value of certain nitrogen assets. Accordingly, the Company recorded a
provision for asset impairment of $518,001, of which $438,498 relates to
goodwill, and
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$79,503 of which relates to property, plant and equipment at the Memphis,
Tennessee plant. The provision for asset impairment for the nitrogen operations
was calculated as the difference between the carrying amount and the
undiscounted future net cash flows from use together with residual values.
Estimates of such undiscounted future net cash flows from use together with
residual values are subject to significant uncertainties and assumptions.
Accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from such estimates.
Due to a history of operating losses and a projection of continuing
operating losses, the Company assessed the recoverability of the tangible and
intangible assets related to the Florida Favorite Fertilizer ("FFF") operations.
The Company estimated the undiscounted future net cash flows from use together
with the residual value of these assets and determined that in certain cases
they were less than the carrying amount. Accordingly, the Company recorded a
provision for asset impairment of $7,117, of which $5,875 relates to property,
plant and equipment primarily at the Lakeland, Florida and Moultrie, Georgia
locations and $1,242 relates to intangibles. The provision for asset impairment
for the FFF operations was calculated as the difference between third party
sales offers and the carrying amount of the various properties. This provision
relates to the phosphate business segment.
These write downs will result in a reduction of amortization expense of
approximately $11,700 and a reduction of depreciation expense of approximately
$4,900 on an annualized basis.
7. NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE (EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE)
Net (loss) income per share for the year to date is calculated on the
weighted average shares issued and outstanding during the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 of 54,259,000 (1998 -- 54,155,000). Third quarter net (loss)
income per share is calculated on the weighted average shares issued and
outstanding during the three months ended September 30, 1999 of 54,269,000
(1998 -- 54,235,000).
8. DIVIDENDS
Prior to June 30, 1999 the Company declared its dividends in Canadian
dollars. Subsequent to July 1, 1999 the Company declared its dividends in United
States dollars.
9. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company has three reportable business segments: potash, phosphate and
nitrogen. These business segments are differentiated by the chemical nutrient
contained in the product that each produces with the exception of phosphate
products produced at Geismar, which are included in the nitrogen business
segment. Inter-segment net sales are made under terms which approximate market
prices.
BUSINESS SEGMENT
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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POTASH PHOSPHATE NITROGEN ALL OTHERS CONSOLIDATED
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Net sales -- third party...... $ 128,145 $ 178,525 $ 146,908 $ -- $ 453,578
Inter-segment net sales....... 1,005 181 10,255 -- --
Gross margin.................. 64,556 24,005 (22,218) -- 66,343
Provision for plant
closures.................... -- (5,150) (50,253) -- (55,403)
Provision for asset
impairment.................. -- (7,117) (518,001) -- (525,118)
Operating income (loss)....... 50,474 10,799 (597,374) (15,825) (551,926)
Assets........................ 1,049,803 1,358,868 1,278,124 169,329 3,856,124
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(UNAUDITED)
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POTASH PHOSPHATE NITROGEN ALL OTHERS CONSOLIDATED
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Net sales -- third party...... $ 136,850 $ 220,269 $ 164,249 $ -- $ 521,368
Inter-segment net sales....... 2,302 103 15,821 -- --
Gross margin.................. 79,510 45,140 15,538 -- 140,188
Operating income (loss)....... 55,013 42,189 10,349 (11,976) 95,575
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
(UNAUDITED)
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POTASH PHOSPHATE NITROGEN ALL OTHERS CONSOLIDATED
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Net sales -- third party...... $ 448,051 $ 570,691 $ 548,660 $ -- $1,567,402
Inter-segment net sales....... 7,284 1,356 35,229 -- --
Gross margin.................. 242,365 105,850 (19,112) -- 329,103
Provision for plant
closures.................... -- (5,150) (50,253) -- (55,403)
Provision for asset
impairment.................. -- (7,117) (518,001) -- (525,118)
Operating income (loss)....... 178,892 91,834 (604,257) (46,515) (380,046)
Assets........................ 1,049,803 1,358,868 1,278,124 169,329 3,856,124
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
(UNAUDITED)
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POTASH PHOSPHATE NITROGEN ALL OTHERS CONSOLIDATED
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Net sales -- third party...... $ 441,738 $ 670,259 $ 653,625 $ -- $1,765,622
Inter-segment net sales....... 9,024 1,056 51,427 -- --
Gross margin.................. 255,792 148,190 73,510 -- 477,492
Operating income (loss)....... 184,601 145,421 57,759 (35,507) 352,274
The following information has been prepared on a nutrient basis (the
phosphate products produced at Geismar are included with phosphate data rather
than nitrogen).
NUTRIENT BASIS
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
(UNAUDITED)
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POTASH PHOSPHATE NITROGEN CONSOLIDATED
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Net sales -- third party...................... $128,145 $199,206 $126,227 $ 453,578
Gross margin.................................. 64,556 25,094 (23,307) 66,343
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
(UNAUDITED)
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POTASH PHOSPHATE NITROGEN CONSOLIDATED
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Net sales -- third party...................... $136,850 $244,982 $139,536 $ 521,368
Gross margin.................................. 79,510 48,132 12,546 140,188
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
(UNAUDITED)
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POTASH PHOSPHATE NITROGEN CONSOLIDATED
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Net sales -- third party...................... $448,051 $637,496 $481,855 $1,567,402
Gross margin.................................. 242,365 114,481 (27,743) 329,103
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
(UNAUDITED)
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POTASH PHOSPHATE NITROGEN CONSOLIDATED
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Net sales -- third party...................... $441,738 $741,698 $582,186 $1,765,622
Gross margin.................................. 255,792 161,081 60,619 477,492
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10. UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (US GAAP)
A description of certain significant differences between Canadian GAAP and
US GAAP follows:
Marketable securities: The Company's investment in Israel Chemicals Ltd.
("ICL") is stated at cost. US GAAP would require that this investment be
classified as available-for-sale and be stated at market value.
Foreign currency translation adjustment: The foreign currency translation
adjustment results from the restatement of prior periods so that all periods
presented are in the same reporting currency. US GAAP requires that the
comparative Consolidated Statements of Income and the Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flow be translated using weighted average exchange rates for the applicable
periods. In contrast, the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position are
translated using the exchange rates at the end of the applicable periods in
accordance with Canadian GAAP. The difference in these exchange rates gives rise
to the foreign currency translation adjustment.
Net sales: Sales are recorded net of freight costs (less related revenues)
and transportation and distribution expenses. US GAAP would require that net
freight costs be included in cost of goods sold and transportation and
distribution expenses be included in selling and administrative expenses.
Comprehensive income: Comprehensive income is not recognized under Canadian
GAAP. US GAAP would require the recognition of comprehensive income.
Provision for asset impairment: The provision for asset impairment under
Canadian GAAP is measured based on the undiscounted cash flow from use together
with the residual value of the asset. US GAAP would require that the provision
for asset impairment be measured based on fair value, which resulted in
additional write downs of property, plant and equipment and goodwill for US GAAP
purposes.
Provision for plant closures: The provision for plant closures under
Canadian GAAP includes the non-cash parts inventory write down. US GAAP would
require that this write down be included in selling and administrative expenses.
In 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 123
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation". As permitted under this statement,
the Company has decided to continue to apply APB Opinion 25 for measurement of
compensation of employees.
The application of US GAAP, as described above, would have had the
following approximate effects on net (loss) income, net (loss) income per share,
total assets and shareholders' equity:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER 30
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
Net (loss) income as reported -- Canadian
GAAP...................................... $ (524,244) $ 54,704 $ (422,937) $ 206,830
Items (increasing) decreasing reported net
(loss) income
Provision for asset impairment.......... (217,953) -- (217,953) --
Deferred income taxes................... 50,590 -- 50,590 --
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Approximate net (loss) income -- US GAAP.. $ (691,607) $ 54,704 $ (590,300) $ 206,830
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Weighted average shares outstanding -- US
GAAP.................................... 54,269,000 54,235,000 54,259,000 54,155,000
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Approximate net (loss) income per share --
US GAAP................................. $ (12.74) $ 1.01 $ (10.88) $ 3.82
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(UNAUDITED)
Total assets as reported -- Canadian GAAP................... $3,856,124 $4,534,257
Items increasing (decreasing) reported total assets:
Available-for-sale security (unrealized holding gain)..... 10,839 14,906
Property, plant and equipment............................. (168,632) --
Goodwill.................................................. (49,321) --
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Approximate total assets -- US GAAP......................... $3,649,010 $4,549,163
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(UNAUDITED)
Total shareholders' equity as reported -- Canadian GAAP..... $1,992,473 $2,453,761
Items increasing (decreasing) reported shareholders' equity:
Other comprehensive income, net of tax.................... 6,503 8,944
Provision for asset impairment............................ (217,953) --
Deferred income taxes..................................... 50,590 --
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Approximate shareholders' equity -- US GAAP................. $1,831,613 $2,462,705
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11. COMPARATIVE FIGURES
Certain of the prior period's figures have been reclassified to conform
with the current period's presentation.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The narrative included under this Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations has been prepared on a nutrient
basis (the phosphate products produced at Geismar are included with phosphate
data rather than nitrogen) rather than a subsidiary or business segment basis
(see Note 9 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements) and with
reference to the unaudited consolidated financial statements reported under
Canadian GAAP.
OVERVIEW
Plant Closures and Provision for Asset Impairment
In the third quarter of 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company
approved a plan to close nitrogen plants at Clinton, Iowa and LaPlatte,
Nebraska; a phosphate feed plant at Saltville, Virginia; and a phosphate
terminal at Jacksonville, Florida. The Clinton and LaPlatte closures result from
these plants being high-cost producers due to their size and technology
employed. Due to the high production costs, these plants are unprofitable at
both current and projected future prices. The closure of the Saltville plant is
primarily due to higher transportation costs for raw materials and waste
products which make this plant a high-cost production facility. The terminal at
Jacksonville is being closed as the Company intends to solely utilize the more
efficient terminal at Morehead City.
The plants at Clinton and LaPlatte were indefinitely shutdown effective
August 12, 1999. The decision to permanently close both facilities was made and
announced on August 31, 1999. Dismantling of these plants will commence once the
on-site inventory has been sold which is expected to be by year end. The
dismantling procedures include decommissioning the ammonia storage, mothballing
certain plant facilities and demolition of certain plant facilities. It is
expected that the dismantling process will be completed at both plants by the
end of 2000. Environmental procedures have commenced but cannot be completed
until the dismantling of the plants is complete. These procedures include
principally the cleaning of dismantled equipment and asbestos removal.
Subsequent to the dismantling the Company will attempt to sell the plant sites.
Annual expenditures for site security and other maintenance costs will
approximate $0.4 million until such time that the sites are disposed of. The
contractual commitments relate to natural gas and hydrogen purchase contracts
and electricity. The number of employees terminated as a result of these
closures will be 155 hourly and 75 salaried, of which 91 have left the Company
as of September 30, 1999. The majority of the remaining employees are expected
to leave the Company during the last quarter of 1999. Eligible hourly employees
will receive severance of two hundred dollars per year of service up to a
maximum of 30 years service and the salaried employees will receive severance
based on number of years of service. From January 1, 1999 to the date of
closure, these plants incurred operating losses of approximately $12.0 million
(including depreciation and amortization of approximately $3.0 million).
The phosphate feed plant at Saltville was closed effective September 1,
1999. This property may be sold or may be turned over to the municipal
authorities. Annual expenditures for plant security and other maintenance costs
until such time will approximate $0.2 million. The number of employees
terminated as a result of this closure will be 49, of which 28 have left the
Company as of September 30, 1999. Four employees will transfer to other
facilities on January 1, 2000 and the remaining employees are expected to leave
the Company during the last quarter of 1999. The employees are entitled to
severance based on number of years of service. The severance payments will range
from one to seven months' salary. From January 1, 1999 to the date of closure,
this plant incurred operating losses of approximately $6.0 million (including
depreciation and amortization of approximately $0.4 million).
The phosphate terminal at Jacksonville was closed effective August 15,
1999. Dismantling of the terminal and environmental remediation procedures have
commenced and are expected to be completed by year end. The number of employees
terminated as a result of this closure will be nine of which five will transfer
to other facilities by the end of the year. The remaining employees are expected
to leave during the last quarter of 1999. From January 1, 1999 to the date of
closure, this terminal incurred operating losses of approximately $2.0 million
(including depreciation and amortization of approximately $.08 million).
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The decision to close these facilities triggered an assessment of the fair
value of these assets, with fair value being determined based on estimated sales
proceeds less costs to sell.
Charges associated with these closures are as follows (in thousands of US
dollars):
AMOUNT RESERVE BALANCE AT
PROVISION PAID UTILIZED SEPTEMBER 30
--------- ------ -------- ------------
Severance.......................................... $ 5,764 $ 638 $ -- $ 5,126
Decommissioning.................................... 2,902 529 -- 2,373
Environmental remediation.......................... 2,000 15 -- 1,985
Contractual commitments............................ 10,337 442 -- 9,895
Non-cash parts inventory write-down................ 5,447 -- 254 5,193
Non-cash write-down of property, plant and
equipment........................................ 28,953 -- -- 28,953
------- ------ ---- -------
$55,403 $1,624 $254 $53,525
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Of the $55.4 million provision, $50.3 million pertains to the nitrogen
business segment and $5.1 million pertains to the phosphate business segment.
After the write down of the assets, the carrying amount of the remaining
assets affected by the closures is $8.7 million.
These closures will require cash expenditures of approximately $21.0
million all of which is expected to be funded from operations. The majority of
these expenditures are expected to be incurred by the end of 2000.
The closure of the nitrogen plants will result in an annualized reduction
in production capacity of 420,000 tonnes of ammonia, 79,000 tonnes of ammonium
nitrate and 599,000 tonnes of nitrogen solutions. Relative to 1998 annual
production, these reductions are equivalent to 28 percent of domestic
manufactured ammonia sales, 17 percent of ammonium nitrate sales and 28 percent
of nitrogen solutions sales. The closure of the feed supplement plant at
Saltville will result in an annual decrease of 78,000 tonnes of feed supplement
sales, which is equivalent to 10 percent of 1998 annual sales. The annual
pre-tax savings associated with these closures is expected to be approximately
$20.0 million.
The Company has also indefinitely closed the Suwannee River Hemihydrate
plant and the Suwannee River plant DAP train. In total, these actions reduce the
Company's P(2)O(5) output by 200,000 tonnes and its DAP production by 515,000
tonnes on an annual basis. Relative to 1998 annual production, these reductions
are equivalent to 26 percent of DAP sales and 12 percent of liquid fertilizer
sales. The annual pre-tax savings associated with these closures is expected to
be approximately $7.5 million.
Due to operating losses primarily caused by reduced product prices and
increased gas costs relative to certain current and expected future competitors,
the Company assessed the recoverability of the tangible and intangible assets
related to the nitrogen operations. The Company projected the undiscounted
future net cash flows from use together with the residual value of these assets
and determined that in certain cases they were less than the carrying amount.
Third party forecasts of future nitrogen prices indicate that nitrogen prices
will not reach the levels experienced in 1997 when the nitrogen operations were
purchased. These circumstances are the primary cause of a permanent impairment
in the value of certain nitrogen assets. Accordingly, the Company recorded a
provision for asset impairment of $518.0 million, of which $438.5 million
relates to goodwill, and $79.5 million of which relates to property, plant and
equipment at the Memphis, Tennessee plant. The provision for asset impairment
for the nitrogen operations was calculated as the difference between the
carrying amount and the undiscounted future net cash flows from use together
with residual values. Estimates of such undiscounted future net cash flows from
use together with residual values are subject to significant uncertainties and
assumptions. Accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from such
estimates.
Due to a history of operating losses and a projection of continuing
operating losses, the Company assessed the recoverability of the tangible and
intangible assets related to the Florida Favorite Fertilizer ("FFF") operations.
The Company estimated the undiscounted future net cash flows from use together
with the
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residual value of these assets and determined that in certain cases they were
less than the carrying amount. Accordingly, the Company recorded a provision for
asset impairment of $7.1 million, of which $5.9 million relates to property,
plant and equipment primarily at the Lakeland, Florida and Moultrie, Georgia
locations and $1.2 million relates to intangibles. The provision for asset
impairment for the FFF operations was calculated as the difference between third
party sales offers and the carrying amount of the various properties.
These write downs will result in a reduction of amortization expense of
approximately $11.7 million and a reduction of depreciation expense of
approximately $4.9 million on an annualized basis.
Also during the third quarter the Company realized income of $0.9 million
relating to the reversal of environmental accruals. The Company accrued $18.6
million relating to environmental liabilities at FFF and reversed $19.5 million
of other environmental accruals relating to certain phosphate properties where
remediation efforts were virtually completed and the full amount of the accrual
was not required.
Third Quarter
THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30
--------------------- INCREASE
1999 1998 (DECREASE) % CHANGE
($000'S) --------- -------- ---------- --------
Net Sales
North American.............................. $ 287,754 $361,169 $ (73,415) (20)
Offshore.................................... 165,824 160,199 5,625 4
--------- -------- --------- ------
$ 453,578 $521,368 $ (67,790) (13)
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Gross Margin.................................. $ 66,343 $140,188 $ (73,845) (53)
========= ======== ========= ======
Provision for plant closures.................. $ 55,403 $ -- $ (55,403) --
========= ======== ========= ======
Provision for asset impairment................ $ 525,118 $ -- $(525,118) --
========= ======== ========= ======
Operating (Loss) Income....................... $(551,926) $ 95,575 $(647,501) (677)
========= ======== ========= ======
Net (Loss) Income............................. $(524,244) $ 54,704 $(578,948) (1,058)
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(Loss) Earnings per Share (dollars)........... $ (9.66) $ 1.01 $ (10.67) (1,056)
========= ======== ========= ======
In the third quarter of 1999, an increase in offshore net sales revenue was
more than offset by lower domestic net sales revenue. Potash net sales revenue
decreased $8.7 million, phosphate net sales revenue decreased by $45.8 million
and nitrogen net sales revenue decreased by $13.3 million as compared to the
third quarter of 1998.
North American net sales revenue for the third quarter of 1999 represented
63 percent (1998 -- 69 percent) of total net sales revenue and offshore sales
represented 37 percent (1998 -- 31 percent).
Gross margin for potash products was $64.5 million (a decrease of $15.0
million from third quarter 1998); for phosphate products $25.1 million (a
decrease of $23.0 million from 1998); and for nitrogen products a negative $23.3
million (a decrease of $35.9 million from the positive gross margin reported in
1998).
The decrease from net income of $54.7 million in the third quarter of 1998
to a net loss of $524.2 million was primarily attributable to the provisions for
plant closures and asset impairment of $580.5 million and a $73.8 million
reduction in gross margin partially offset by a $65.7 million reduction in
income taxes.
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Year to Date
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30
------------------------ INCREASE
1999 1998 (DECREASE) % CHANGE
($000'S) ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
Net Sales
North American............................ $1,099,171 $1,264,249 $(165,078) (13)
Offshore.................................. 468,231 501,373 (33,142) (7)
---------- ---------- --------- ----
$1,567,402 $1,765,622 $(198,220) (11)
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Gross Margin................................ $ 329,103 $ 477,492 $(148,389) (31)
========== ========== ========= ====
Provision for plant closures................ $ 55,403 $ -- $ (55,403) --
========== ========== ========= ====
Provision for asset impairment.............. $ 525,118 $ -- $(525,118) --
========== ========== ========= ====
Operating (Loss) Income..................... $ (380,046) $ 352,274 $(732,320) (208)
========== ========== ========= ====
Net (Loss) Income........................... $ (422,937) $ 206,830 $(626,767) (307)
========== ========== ========= ====
(Loss) Earnings per Share (dollars)......... $ (7.79) $ 3.82 $ (11.61) (304)
========== ========== ========= ====
In the first nine months of 1999, an increase in net sales revenue in
potash of $6.3 million was more than offset by decreases in phosphate and
nitrogen net sales revenue of $104.2 million and $100.3 million, respectively,
resulting in a net decrease of $198.2 million in net sales revenue as compared
to the first nine months of 1998.
North American net sales revenue for the first nine months of 1999
represented 70 percent (1998 -- 72 percent) of total net sales revenue and
offshore sales represented 30 percent (1998 -- 28 percent).
Gross margin for potash products was $242.3 million (a decrease of $13.4
million from the first nine months of 1998); for phosphate products $114.5
million (a decrease of $46.6 million from 1998); and for nitrogen products a
negative $27.7 million (a decrease of $88.4 million from the positive gross
margin reported in 1998).
The decrease from net income of $206.8 million in the first nine months of
1998 to a net loss of $422.9 million was primarily attributable to the
provisions for plant closures and asset impairment of $580.5 million and a
reduction in gross margin of $148.4 million, which were partially offset by a
$12.8 million decrease in interest expense and a $89.7 million reduction in
income taxes.
POTASH REVENUE
Third Quarter
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
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1999 SALES 1998 SALES $000'S TONNES (000'S)
NET SALES ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- --------------------
TONNES TONNES INCREASE % INCREASE %
$000'S (000'S) $000'S (000'S) (DECREASE) CHANGE (DECREASE) CHANGE
-------- ------- -------- ------- ---------- ------ ---------- ------
North American........... $ 53,383 669 $ 66,375 780 $(12,992) (20) (111) (14)
Offshore................. 74,762 780 70,475 739 4,287 6 41 6
-------- ----- -------- ----- -------- --- ---- ---
$128,145 1,449 $136,850 1,519 $ (8,705) (6) (70) (5)
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Gross margin for potash products in the third quarter of 1999 was $64.5
million (1998 -- 79.5 million) or 72 percent (1998 -- 57 percent) of positive
consolidated gross margin.
Potash prices in the offshore market were flat as compared to the third
quarter of 1998.
North American potash prices decreased by 6 percent as compared to the
third quarter of 1998 due principally to lower prices implemented by a
competitor.
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Offshore sales volumes were up 6 percent as compared to third quarter 1998.
Increased sales volumes to India, Korea and Indonesia were partially offset by
decreased sales to China, Malaysia and Japan. After a slow start, there was also
some improvement in sales to the Brazilian market.
North American sales volumes decreased 14 percent from third quarter 1998
levels as low grain prices continue to dampen fertilizer sales. In the North
American market, the 0.669 million tonnes sales volumes for the third quarter
were sourced as follows: 0.653 million tonnes (1998 -- 0.761 million tonnes)
came from Saskatchewan, 0.002 million tonnes (1998 -- 0.003 million tonnes) from
New Brunswick and 0.014 million tonnes (1998 -- 0.016 million tonnes) from Utah.
Offshore net sales revenue from potash represented 58 percent (1998 -- 52
percent) of the Company's potash net sales revenue. Higher offshore sales
volumes resulted in a $5.1 million increase in offshore potash net sales
revenue. This was partially offset by a reduction in net sales revenue of $0.8
million due to reduced sales prices. In the offshore market, 0.570 million
tonnes (1998 -- 0.604 million tonnes) were sold through Canpotex and the
remaining 0.210 million tonnes (1998 -- 0.135 million tonnes) were produced by
PCS New Brunswick and sold and delivered by PCS Sales.
North American net sales revenue from potash operations represented 42
percent (1998 -- 48 percent) of the Company's potash net sales revenue. Lower
North American potash sales volumes resulted in a $9.5 million decrease in North
American potash net sales revenue over third quarter 1998. This was combined
with a decrease in net sales revenue of $3.5 million due to a decrease in sales
prices.
Year to Date
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
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1999 SALES 1998 SALES $000'S TONNES (000'S)
NET SALES ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- --------------------
TONNES TONNES INCREASE % INCREASE %
$000'S (000'S) $000'S (000'S) (DECREASE) CHANGE (DECREASE) CHANGE
-------- ------- -------- ------- ---------- ------ ---------- ------
North American........... $185,453 2,216 $180,480 2,157 $4,973 3 59 3
Offshore................. 262,598 2,896 261,258 3,004 1,340 1 (108) (4)
-------- ----- -------- ----- ------ -- ---- ---
$448,051 5,112 $441,738 5,161 $6,313 1 (49) (1)
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Gross margin for potash products in the first nine months of 1999 was
$242.4 million (1998 -- $255.8 million) or 68 percent (1998 -- 54 percent) of
positive consolidated gross margin.
Potash prices in the offshore market rose 4 percent as compared to the
first nine months of 1998 primarily due to higher contract prices in China,
Japan and Korea.
North American potash prices were flat as compared to the first nine months
of 1998.
Offshore sales volumes were down 4 percent as compared to the first nine
months of 1998. The decrease from the first nine months of 1998 was primarily
due to lower sales to China.
North American sales volumes increased 3 percent as compared to the first
nine months of 1998 due in part to the additional granular product available
from PCS Cassidy Lake. In the North American market, the 2.216 million tonnes
sales volumes for the first nine months were sourced as follows: 2.132 million
tonnes (1998 -- 2.002 million tonnes) came from Saskatchewan, 0.041 million
tonnes (1998 -- 0.112 million tonnes) from New Brunswick and 0.043 million
tonnes (1998 -- 0.043 million tonnes) from Utah.
Offshore net sales revenue from potash represented 59 percent (1998 -- 59
percent) of the Company's potash net sales revenue. Higher offshore prices
resulted in a $8.8 million increase in offshore potash net sales revenue. This
was partially offset by a reduction in net sales revenue of $7.5 million due to
reduced sales volumes (which was primarily due to lower sales to China). In the
offshore market, 2.365 million tonnes (1998 -- 2.555 million tonnes) were sold
through Canpotex and the remaining 0.531 million tonnes (1998 -- 0.449 million
tonnes) were produced by PCS New Brunswick and sold and delivered by PCS Sales.
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North American net sales revenue from potash operations represented 41
percent (1998 -- 41 percent) of the Company's potash net sales revenue. Higher
North American potash sales volumes resulted in a $3.6 million increase in North
American potash net sales revenue over the first nine months of 1998. This was
combined with an increase in net sales revenue of $1.4 million due to an
increase in sales prices.
PHOSPHATE REVENUE
Third Quarter
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
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1999 SALES 1998 SALES $000'S TONNES (000'S)
NET SALES ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- --------------------
TONNES TONNES INCREASE % INCREASE %
$000'S (000'S) $000'S (000'S) (DECREASE) CHANGE (DECREASE) CHANGE
-------- ------- -------- ------- ---------- ------ ---------- ------
Liquids.................. $ 71,605 357 $ 87,406 417 $(15,801) (18) (60) (14)
Solids................... 70,527 421 95,952 503 (25,425) (26) (82) (15)
Feed supplements......... 40,501 165 42,744 171 (2,243) (5) (6) (4)
Industrial products...... 16,573 44 18,880 51 (2,307) (12) (7) (12)
-------- --- -------- ----- -------- --- ---- ---
$199,206 987 $244,982 1,142 $(45,776) (19) (155) (14)
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North American........... $122,481 530 $166,224 717 $(43,743) (26) (187) (26)
Offshore................. 76,725 457 78,758 425 (2,033) (3) 32 8
-------- --- -------- ----- -------- --- ---- ---
$199,206 987 $244,982 1,142 $(45,776) (19) (155) (14)
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Gross margin for phosphate products for third quarter 1999 was $25.1
million (1998 -- $48.1 million) or 28 percent (1998 -- 34 percent) of positive
consolidated gross margin.
On an overall basis, phosphate prices in the North American market
decreased marginally as compared to third quarter 1998. The largest single
decrease was in the price of DAP which declined by 12 percent. More than
one-half of the price declines in phosphate were due to an imbalance in the
supply and demand of DAP.
Liquid phosphate prices in the offshore markets were down 5 percent over
third quarter 1998 and prices of solid phosphate decreased by 13 percent over
third quarter 1998. Weak domestic demand and large North American inventories
stimulated additional US exports of DAP from suppliers outside of PhosChem which
resulted in lower offshore prices. The offshore price of feed supplements
increased by 5 percent over the same period.
Overall, North American phosphate sales volumes declined 26 percent as
compared to third quarter 1998. This was primarily due to high field inventory
carryover from the spring season. North American solid phosphate sales volumes
decreased by 50 percent while liquid sales volumes declined 20 percent. North
American sales volumes of industrial products decreased by 12 percent primarily
due to higher US imports while feed supplement sales volumes were down 12
percent principally due to increased competition in the industry generally.
Liquid and solid offshore sales volumes increased by 2 percent and 8
percent, respectively, compared to third quarter 1998. Solid volumes were higher
primarily due to increased sales to India, Pakistan, China and Bangladesh.
Offshore feed supplement sales volumes increased 78 percent in the same period
primarily due to a new customer in Venezuela and improved sales volumes in the
Caribbean.
North American phosphate net sales revenue accounted for 61 percent
(1998 -- 68 percent) of total phosphate net sales revenue and 54 percent
(1998 -- 63 percent) of sales volumes. Offshore sales accounted for 39 percent
(1998 -- 32 percent) of total phosphate net sales revenue and 46 percent
(1998 -- 37 percent) of sales volumes. In the third quarter of 1999, 41 percent
(1998 -- 35 percent) of the Company's total phosphate net sales revenue was
earned from non-fertilizer products, which represented 31 percent (1998 -- 28
percent) of its phosphate sales volumes.
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Year to Date
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
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1999 SALES 1998 SALES $000'S TONNES (000'S)
NET SALES ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- --------------------
TONNES TONNES INCREASE % INCREASE %
$000'S (000'S) $000'S (000'S) (DECREASE) CHANGE (DECREASE) CHANGE
-------- ------- -------- ------- ---------- ------ ---------- ------
Liquids.................. $232,977 1,063 $263,659 1,216 $ (30,682) (12) (153) (13)
Solids................... 219,751 1,222 276,454 1,459 (56,703) (20) (237) (16)
Feed supplements......... 129,957 527 137,565 544 (7,608) (6) (17) (3)
Industrial products...... 54,811 145 64,020 172 (9,209) (14) (27) (16)
-------- ----- -------- ----- --------- --- ---- ---
$637,496 2,957 $741,698 3,391 $(104,202) (14) (434) (13)
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North American........... $467,287 1,987 $544,439 2,315 $ (77,152) (14) (328) (14)
Offshore................. 170,209 970 197,259 1,076 (27,050) (14) (106) (10)
-------- ----- -------- ----- --------- --- ---- ---
$637,496 2,957 $741,698 3,391 $(104,202) (14) (434) (13)
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Gross margin for phosphate products for the first nine months of 1999 was
$114.5 million (1998 -- $161.1 million) or 32 percent (1998 -- 34 percent) of
positive consolidated gross margin.
Overall, phosphate prices in the North American market were flat as
compared to the first nine months of 1998.
In the offshore markets, overall phosphate prices were down 4 percent as
compared to the first nine months of 1998. Solid phosphate prices were down 7
percent over first nine months 1998 and prices of liquid phosphates were flat.
The offshore price of feed supplements, affected by the currency devaluations
and financial difficulties in Asian countries, decreased by 6 percent over the
same period.
Overall, North American phosphate sales volumes were down 14 percent as
compared to the first nine months of 1998. North American solid phosphate sales
volumes decreased by 21 percent while liquid sales volumes declined 11 percent.
North American sales volumes of industrial products decreased by 16 percent
primarily due to higher US imports while feed supplement sales volumes were down
9 percent principally due to increased competition in the industry generally.
Liquid and solid offshore sales volumes decreased by 18 percent and 11
percent, respectively, compared to the first nine months of 1998. Solid volumes
were lower due principally to lower sales volumes to Latin America. Liquid
volumes were affected by the currency devaluation and credit conditions in
Brazil. Offshore feed supplement sales volumes increased 42 percent in the same
period primarily due to a new customer in Venezuela and improved sales volumes
in the Caribbean.
North American phosphate net sales revenue accounted for 73 percent
(1998 -- 73 percent) of total phosphate net sales revenue and 67 percent
(1998 -- 68 percent) of sales volumes. Offshore sales accounted for 27 percent
(1998 -- 27 percent) of total phosphate net sales revenue and 33 percent
(1998 -- 32 percent) of sales volumes. In the first nine months of 1999, 40
percent (1998 -- 36 percent) of the Company's total phosphate net sales revenue
was earned from non-fertilizer products, which represented 33 percent (1998 --
30 percent) of its phosphate sales volumes.
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NITROGEN REVENUE
Third Quarter
Sales volumes of Other nitrogen products for 1999 and 1998 include tonnes
for the by-product carbon dioxide.
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
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1999 SALES 1998 SALES $000'S TONNES (000'S)
NET SALES ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- --------------------
TONNES TONNES INCREASE % INCREASE %
$000'S (000'S) $000'S (000'S) (DECREASE) CHANGE (DECREASE) CHANGE
-------- ------- -------- ------- ---------- ------ ---------- ------
Ammonia.................. $ 41,442 407 $ 53,887 410 $(12,445) (23) (3) (1)
Urea..................... 35,430 325 36,967 255 (1,537) (4) 70 28
Nitrogen solutions....... 12,049 187 12,736 155 (687) (5) 32 20
Other nitrogen
products............... 25,632 576 31,181 536 (5,549) (18) 40 7
-------- ----- -------- ----- -------- --- --- ---
114,553 1,495 134,771 1,356 (20,218) (15) 139 10
Purchased products....... 11,674 105 4,765 40 6,909 145 65 157
-------- ----- -------- ----- -------- --- --- ---
$126,227 1,600 $139,536 1,396 $(13,309) (10) 204 15
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North American........... $111,890 1,326 $128,570 1,189 $(16,680) (13) 137 11
Offshore................. 14,337 274 10,966 207 3,371 31 67 33
-------- ----- -------- ----- -------- --- --- ---
$126,227 1,600 $139,536 1,396 $(13,309) (10) 204 15
======== ===== ======== ===== ======== === === ===
In the third quarter of 1999, gross margin for nitrogen products was a
negative $23.3 million (1998 -- positive $12.6 million).
Weak domestic demand combined with the continued absence of China from
offshore urea markets and reduced cash production costs for Former Soviet Union
("FSU") producers due to lower gas prices and currency weakness in the FSU
countries continued to put pressure on prices. Urea prices were down 25 percent;
ammonia prices down 22 percent and nitrogen solution prices down 22 percent when
compared to third quarter 1998. On an overall basis, prices declined 21 percent
as compared to the third quarter of 1998.
North American sales volumes of manufactured products increased 6 percent
on an overall basis over third quarter 1998. Sales volume increases were as
follows: urea 7 percent and nitrogen solutions 20 percent. Sales volumes for
ammonia were down 2 percent and sales volumes of other nitrogen products were up
7 percent over the same period.
Offshore sales volumes for manufactured products, on an overall basis, were
up 33 percent as compared to the third quarter of 1998. Offshore sales volumes
of urea increased 149 percent and ammonia increased 9 percent as compared to the
third quarter of 1998.
The Company continued to sell a large portion of its North American
nitrogen production to the more stable industrial market. Non-fertilizer
products represented 61 percent (1998 -- 62 percent) of nitrogen sales volumes
and 58 percent (1998 -- 59 percent) of net sales revenue.
North American net sales revenue for the third quarter of 1999 accounted
for 89 percent (1998 -- 92 percent) of the total nitrogen net sales revenue.
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Year to Date
Sales volumes of Other nitrogen products for 1999 and 1998 include tonnes
for the by-product carbon dioxide.
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
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1999 SALES 1998 SALES $000'S TONNES (000'S)
NET SALES ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- --------------------
TONNES TONNES INCREASE % INCREASE %
$000'S (000'S) $000'S (000'S) (DECREASE) CHANGE (DECREASE) CHANGE
-------- ------- -------- ------- ---------- ------ ---------- ------
Ammonia.................. $147,995 1,462 $153,970 1,143 $ (5,975) (4) 319 28
Urea..................... 133,404 1,201 156,513 1,085 (23,109) (15) 116 11
Nitrogen solutions....... 83,816 1,245 124,942 1,601 (41,126) (33) (356) (22)
Other nitrogen
products............... 86,944 1,722 101,403 1,660 (14,459) (14) 62 4
-------- ----- -------- ----- --------- --- ---- ---
452,159 5,630 536,828 5,489 (84,669) (16) 141 3
Purchased products....... 29,696 282 45,358 386 (15,662) (35) (104) (27)
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$481,855 5,912 $582,186 5,875 $(100,331) (17) 37 1
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North American........... $446,431 5,169 $539,330 5,165 $ (92,899) (17) 4 --
Offshore................. 35,424 743 42,856 710 (7,432) (17) 33 5
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$481,855 5,912 $582,186 5,875 $(100,331) (17) 37 1
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For the first nine months of 1999, gross margin for nitrogen products was a
negative $27.7 million (1998 -- positive $60.6 million).
Weak domestic demand combined with the continued absence of China from
offshore urea markets and reduced cash production costs for FSU producers due to
lower gas prices and currency weakness in the FSU countries continued to put
pressure on prices. Urea prices were down 23 percent and ammonia prices down 25
percent when compared to the first nine months of 1998. On an overall basis,
prices declined 18 percent as compared to the first nine months of 1998.
North American sales volumes of manufactured products were up 2 percent on
an overall basis as compared to the first nine months of 1998. Sales volume
increases were as follows: urea 14 percent and ammonia 29 percent. The increased
sales volumes of ammonia were due to the new plant in Trinidad as these tonnes
replace product previously purchased by the Company (purchased ammonia sales
volumes decreased 26 percent in the same period), increased industrial demand
and strong US DAP exports. The increase in urea sales volumes was primarily due
to growth in the industrial market. Sales volumes for nitrogen solutions were
down 22 percent due to the combination of fewer acres planted to corn and more
to soybeans, low grain prices and early spring ammonia application. Sales
volumes of other nitrogen products were up 4 percent over the same period.
Offshore sales volumes for manufactured products, on an overall basis, were
up 5 percent as compared to the first nine months of 1998. Offshore sales
volumes of urea declined 3 percent as compared to the first nine months of 1998
but this was more than offset by an increase of 16 percent in ammonia sales
volume.
The Company continued to sell a large portion of its North American
nitrogen production to the more stable industrial market. Non-fertilizer
products represented 48 percent (1998 -- 45 percent) of nitrogen sales volumes
and 47 percent (1998 -- 43 percent) of net sales revenue.
North American net sales revenue for the first nine months of 1999
accounted for 93 percent (1998 -- 93 percent) of the total nitrogen net sales
revenue.
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COST OF GOODS SOLD
Third Quarter
THREE MONTHS
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SEPTEMBER 30
-------------- INCREASE %
1999 1998 (DECREASE) CHANGE
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Potash production (KCl) tonnage (000's)................. 1,069 1,259 (190) (15)
Phosphate production (P(2)0(5)) tonnage (000's)......... 481 585 (104) (18)
Nitrogen production (N) tonnage (000's)................. 650 781 (131) (17)
Potash unit cost of sales increased 16 percent in the third quarter of 1999
compared to the same period in 1998 due primarily to lower production volumes,
increased sales of higher-cost New Brunswick product and 14.0 more shutdown
weeks.
Overall, phosphate unit cost of sales increased by 2 percent compared to
third quarter 1998 primarily due to lower production volumes and disruptions in
rail service caused by hurricanes. These higher costs were partially offset by
reductions in the unit cost of ammonia and sulphur.
PCS Nitrogen reduced its per unit natural gas cost by 4 percent compared to
1998 primarily due to its natural gas hedging policy in North America and
certain of its gas contracts in Trinidad. Overall, the per unit cost of sales of
manufactured product was flat as compared to the same period in 1998 as the
reduced gas costs were offset by higher per unit production costs due to plant
shutdowns and reduced production.
Depreciation and amortization expense was $47.9 million compared to $48.2
million in the third quarter of 1998.
Year to Date
NINE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30
-------------- INCREASE %
1999 1998 (DECREASE) CHANGE
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Potash production (KCl) tonnage (000's)................. 4,700 5,301 (601) (11)
Phosphate production (P(2)0(5)) tonnage (000's)......... 1,598 1,750 (152) (9)
Nitrogen production (N) tonnage (000's)................. 2,372 2,317 55 2
Potash unit cost of sales increased 12 percent in the first nine months of
1999 compared to the same period in 1998, due primarily to lower production
volumes, 33.9 more shutdown weeks, increased gas costs and product mix.
Overall, phosphate unit cost of sales increased by 3 percent compared to
the first nine months of 1998 due primarily to lower production volumes and
disruptions in rail service caused by hurricanes. The unit cost of sulphur was
flat compared to the first nine months of 1998 while the unit cost of ammonia
decreased.
PCS Nitrogen reduced its per unit natural gas cost by 8 percent compared to
1998 primarily due to its natural gas hedging policy in North America and
certain of its gas contracts in Trinidad. Overall, the per unit cost of sales of
manufactured product was flat as compared to the same period in 1998 as the
reduced gas costs were offset by higher per unit production costs due to plant
shutdowns and reduced production.
Depreciation and amortization expense was $148.2 million compared to $145.8
million in the first nine months of 1998, an increase of $2.4 million.
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SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Third Quarter
Selling and administrative expenses were $32.0 million in the third quarter
of 1999 compared to $28.2 million in the third quarter of 1998. The increase was
primarily due to a non-recurring adjustment to post-retirement benefits of $6.0
million which was partially offset by reductions of other expenses.
Year to Date
Selling and administrative expenses were $89.8 million compared to $86.5
million in the first nine months of 1998. The increase was primarily due to a
non-recurring adjustment to post-retirement benefits of $6.0 million which was
partially offset by reductions of other expenses.
PROVINCIAL MINING AND OTHER TAXES
Saskatchewan's Potash Production Tax is comprised of a base tax per tonne
of product sold and an additional tax based on mine-by-mine profits. The New
Brunswick division and the Saskatchewan divisions pay a provincial Crown
royalty, which is accounted for in cost of goods sold.
Third Quarter
Saskatchewan provincial mining and other taxes in the third quarter of 1999
were $13.2 million compared to $23.5 million in 1998, a decrease of $10.3
million. Of this decrease, $9.1 million related to the Potash Production Tax
which decreased due to lower Saskatchewan-sourced sales in the third quarter of
1999 versus the comparable period in 1998, higher costs and lower Canadian
dollar equivalent prices caused in part by a stronger Canadian dollar.
Saskatchewan corporate capital tax was $3.7 million, down from $4.9 million
in the third quarter of 1998. Various other payments to the Province in the form
of royalties and taxes totalled $3.2 million and are included in cost of goods
sold.
Year to Date
Saskatchewan provincial mining and other taxes in the first nine months of
1999 were $60.9 million compared to $68.3 million in 1998, a decrease of $7.4
million. Of this decrease, $7.0 million related to the Potash Production Tax
which decreased due to lower Saskatchewan-sourced sales in the first nine months
of 1999 versus the comparable period in 1998, higher costs and lower Canadian
dollar equivalent prices caused in part by a stronger Canadian dollar.
Saskatchewan corporate capital tax was $15.0 million in the first nine
months of 1999 compared to $15.4 million in the first nine months of 1998.
Various other payments to the Province in the form of royalties and taxes
totalled $11.5 million and are included in cost of goods sold.
INTEREST EXPENSE
Third Quarter
Interest expense in the third quarter of 1999 was $13.0 million compared to
$15.8 million in the third quarter of 1998, a decrease of $2.8 million. The
decrease of $2.8 million consists of a reduction of interest on long-term debt
of $5.8 million due to a reduction of the weighted average long-term debt
outstanding from $875.2 million in the third quarter of 1998 to $482.6 million
in 1999 which was partially offset by an increase of $3.0 million in interest on
short-term debt (due to borrowings under a commercial paper program). The
weighted average interest rate on the long-term debt outstanding was 6.8 percent
in the third quarter of 1999 (1998 -- 6.4 percent).
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Year to Date
Interest expense in the first nine months of 1999 was $40.1 million
compared to $52.9 million in 1998, a decrease of $12.8 million, due primarily to
a reduction of the weighted average long-term debt outstanding from $1.0 billion
in the first nine months of 1998 to $702.5 million in 1999. The weighted average
interest rate on the long-term debt outstanding was 6.4 percent in the first
nine months of 1999 (1998 -- 6.3 percent).
INCOME TAXES
PCS and certain subsidiaries are subject to federal and provincial income
taxes in Canada. By virtue of deductions with respect to non-capital losses
carried forward, capital cost allowance, Canadian development expense and earned
depletion allowance, such taxes have not yet been payable. The Company expects
to begin paying cash income taxes in respect of 1999.
The Company's subsidiaries which operate in the United States are subject
to US federal and state income taxes. By virtue of certain income tax deductions
available, these subsidiaries are not currently subject to regular federal cash
income tax. However, they are subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax, which may
be carried forward indefinitely as a credit to be applied against future regular
income tax liabilities.
Certain of the Company's nitrogen subsidiaries which operate in Trinidad
are subject to Trinidad taxes.
Third Quarter
Income taxes for the quarter were a recovery of $40.6 million, compared to
an expense of $25.0 million in 1998, a decrease of $65.6 million. The decrease
was due principally to a deferred income tax recovery of $46.9 million relating
to the plant closures and impairment charge and lower income before income
taxes.
The effective consolidated tax rate for the third quarter of 1999 was 30
percent (1998 -- 31 percent) of income before income taxes (exclusive of the
goodwill impairment).
Year to Date
Income taxes for the first nine months were $2.8 million, compared to $92.5
million in 1998, a decrease of $89.7 million. The decrease was due principally
to a deferred income tax recovery of $46.9 million relating to the plant
closures and impairment charge and lower income before income taxes.
The effective consolidated tax rate for the first nine months of 1999 was
30 percent (1998 -- 31 percent) of income before income taxes (exclusive of the
goodwill impairment).
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND CASH FLOW
Cash provided by operating activities in the first nine months of 1999 was
$327.2 million (1998 -- $460.9 million). The decrease of $133.7 million was
primarily due to a reduction of net income and a reduction of the non-cash
expenses charged against operating income (primarily deferred income taxes in
the amount of $87.0 million).
Cash used in investing activities was $128.3 million (1998 -- $91.7
million). The increase of $36.6 million was primarily due to the acquisition of
PCS Yumbes for $36.9 million and an increase in additions to other assets of
$23.7 million. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in additions
to property, plant and equipment of $24.2 million.
Cash used in financing activities was $243.5 million (1998 -- $342.3
million), primarily to repay long-term debt and to pay dividends. The Company
paid dividends of $13.3 million in the third quarter of 1999 (1998 -- $13.4
million).
The Company has renewed a syndicated credit facility which provides for
unsecured advances of up to $778.0 million, none of which was outstanding at
September 30, 1999. The Company has substituted borrowings under a commercial
paper program for drawdowns under the syndicated credit facility in order to
reduce interest costs. Short-term debt outstanding at September 30, 1999 was
$379.1 million. The Company
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may also issue up to an additional $600.0 million in unsecured debt securities
under its existing shelf registration statement. At September 30, 1999 the
Company's debt-to-capital ratio was 29.3 percent compared to 23.5 percent at
June 30, 1999. This increase was primarily due to a reduction in shareholders'
equity as a result of the provisions for plant closures and asset impairment.
The Company believes that internally generated cash flow, supplemented as
necessary by borrowings from existing financing sources, will be sufficient to
meet the Company's anticipated capital expenditures and other cash requirements,
exclusive of any possible acquisitions, in the remainder of 1999.
YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE
The year 2000 poses a risk that computer systems, or devices containing
microchips, will generate erroneous results if the year 2000 is stored as 00.
The Year 2000 problem, if not remedied, could result in a system failure or
miscalculations causing what are expected to be temporary disruptions of
operations, including, among other things, an inability to process transactions,
send invoices or engage in similar normal business activities. The Company
defines year 2000 compliance as computer systems or devices which will function
accurately before, on, and after January 1, 2000 without business or operational
interruptions, or repercussions, due to any date-related functions.
PCS considers the Company's internal systems to be year 2000 compliant in
all material respects. Both its information systems and operational systems
which include mine, mill or plant control systems, have been evaluated and are
now believed to be ready for the year 2000. The Company's review of the year
2000 issue included personal computers, third party electronic links, building
facilities, and critical external parties. The Company has a Year 2000 committee
composed of executive and senior management which directed the compliance
process. The committee will continue to monitor and manage the year 2000 issue
into the new millennium.
The Company has formally communicated with critical customers, suppliers
and other external parties to determine the extent to which the Company may be
vulnerable to such parties' failure to resolve their Year 2000 issues. The
assessments of these external parties have not identified any matters that are
expected to materially affect the Company. However, the effect, if any, on the
Company's results of operations or financial condition from the failure of these
entities to be Year 2000 ready is uncertain.
The Company has not identified the need for, nor has it created, Year 2000
specific contingency plans as it believes that its existing risk management
systems are adequate to address any Year 2000 related situations that may arise.
The Company has not planned any mine or plant shutdowns for January 1, 2000 due
to the Year 2000 issue. The Company continues to monitor third parties on an
ongoing basis.
At this time, the Company believes its most reasonably likely worst case
scenario is that there may be temporary disruptions of power and/or gas
transmission to some of its plants and/or that there may be temporary
disruptions of some transportation services. In either case, the Company does
not believe that these disruptions would have a material adverse effect on its
results of operations or financial condition. This is because the Company has
multiple production, storage and shipping locations. This is also due to the
fact that inventory levels would be building in anticipation of the spring
fertilizer season; fertilizer sales are seasonally low at the beginning of the
year and the disruptions, if any, would be expected to be temporary.
The Company has primarily utilized internal resources to identify, upgrade
and test its systems for Year 2000 compliance. This has not deferred any other
material projects. To date, the Company has spent $1.7 million on compliance;
the Company does not anticipate that the continuing monitoring functions noted
above will result in any additional material expenditures. The Company's
compliance expenditures were financed from internally generated cash flows.
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OUTLOOK
The rising world population and the demand for more food and better diets,
with meat as a protein source, will continue to drive consumption of fertilizers
over the long term. While the consumption trend line is expected to continue to
climb over the long term, there will be, at times, fluctuations in demand.
North American fertilizer demand is generally considered mature but is
expected to fluctuate from year to year, as a function of acres planted and
application rates per acre which are influenced by crop prices and weather.
While world grain stocks are not excessive North American stocks are up
after three consecutive years of good harvests. This has resulted in the lowest
corn prices in a decade. Historically, fertilizer prices track the US corn price
fairly closely. In potash, prices have been more stable than the US corn price
as supply has generally tracked demand. In phosphate, DAP prices appear to more
closely parallel US corn prices than potash. Nitrogen prices appear to track the
US corn price very closely. If there should be weather problems, US grain
inventories could quickly be diminished. In addition, when grain becomes as
inexpensive as it is now farmers use more of it for feed.
The Company sells a significant amount of potash and phosphate in the
offshore markets. These countries purchase fertilizer to grow cash crops for
export and to grow food for internal use.
The Company also sells product in the non-fertilizer markets which are
affected by North American economic growth, which is expected to rise by more
than three percent next year. Outside consultants forecast four percent annual
growth in demand for industrial nitrogen products for the next five years and
two percent growth for industrial phosphates.
The effect of any increase in demand for fertilizer and non-fertilizer
products will be offset to the degree that additional capacity comes on stream.
While North American fertilizer demand was down in all three nutrients in the
fertilizer year ended June 30, 1999, the Company expects the spring season of
2000 to be the first good prospect for increased consumption in North America.
Domestic potash sales volumes in the fourth quarter of 1999 are expected to
be flat as compared to fourth quarter 1998, while competitive pressures make
prices difficult to predict. On October 27, 1999 the Company announced a US
$3.00 per short ton price increase for domestic customers effective November 1,
1999. In the offshore market, prices are expected to remain firm but Company
realizations are expected to be down as compared to fourth quarter 1998 due to
product and customer mix, while volumes are expected to increase from 1998
levels due to sales to China. Potash inventories for the industry are only
slightly above the five year average which should help mitigate pricing
pressures. Overall, potash volumes are expected to be generally up as compared
to fourth quarter 1998.
PCS continues to operate its potash mines by matching production to
anticipated sales demand. Shutdowns at potash mines for inventory correction
will influence potash production costs on a quarter-over-quarter comparative
basis. The Company is currently planning approximately 50 percent more shutdown
weeks in the fourth quarter of 1999 as compared to the same period in 1998,
which is expected to adversely impact fourth quarter production costs.
Higher sales volumes at lower sales prices and higher production costs are
expected to result in a lower gross margin for potash than in the fourth quarter
of 1998.
Large North American inventories of DAP and the anticipation of new
capacity coming on stream is expected to put continued pressure on solid
phosphate prices. Prices for liquid phosphates are expected to increase slightly
compared to third quarter 1999. Sales volumes for phosphate products on an
overall basis are expected to decline as compared to the fourth quarter of 1998.
Feed supplement product prices are expected to be flat as compared to fourth
quarter 1998 while sales volumes decline. Industrial product prices are expected
to increase while sales volumes decline.
The decrease in ammonia prices is expected to favourably affect phosphate
processing input costs on a year-over-year basis. PCS can use up to one-quarter
of the ammonia it produces and sells as ammonia at its
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own phosphate plants. However, as compared to fourth quarter 1998 it is expected
that there will be higher per unit costs due to lower production volumes. These
increased costs, combined with lower prices, are expected to result in a
significantly lower gross margin for phosphate products as compared to the
fourth quarter of 1998.
Due to industry rationalization and reduced inventories, markets for the
company's nitrogen products have started to respond. This could lead to prices
being above third quarter 1999 levels but prices are still expected to be below
prices realized in the fourth quarter of 1998. Recent increases in the price of
natural gas could stimulate further plant shutdowns in the industry which may
further solidify prices. The Company is currently in discussions for renewal of
its gas contracts for the 01 and 02 ammonia plants in Trinidad. Firming prices
and anticipated flat costs are expected to result in a negative fourth quarter
gross margin for nitrogen products that is improved over third quarter 1999.
The Company manages its natural gas costs through a combination of fixed
price contracts, hedges and the Trinidad gas contracts. In the fourth quarter,
these costs are expected to remain comparable to fourth quarter 1998 levels as
the Company remains over 90 percent hedged for natural gas in the US. As a
flexible producer, PCS will continue to allocate its nitrogen and phosphate feed
stock to production of the products that will most benefit results.
The total consolidated income tax provision in 2000 is expected to
approximate the 1999 provision. However, the Company expects that it will fully
utilize its Canadian non-capital losses carried forward in 1999. As a result,
current income taxes in 2000 are likely to increase as a percentage of the total
income tax provision, dependent upon sources of income.
The Company has decided to proceed with a consolidation of its US
administrative offices. Certain non-recurring charges for severance, relocation,
lease termination and other associated charges may be incurred in the fourth
quarter subject to finalization of the plan. These non-recurring charges cannot
be estimated at the present time.
Current business conditions, which continue to fluctuate, suggest that 1999
fourth quarter earnings for the Company (exclusive of any possible non-recurring
charges) should be in the range of one fifth of fourth quarter 1998 earnings.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including
statements in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations, relating to the period after September 30, 1999, are
forward-looking statements subject to significant uncertainties. A number of
factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in
the forward looking statements, including, but not limited to, fluctuation in
supply and demand in fertilizer, sulphur and petrochemical markets; changes in
competitive pressures, including pricing pressures; potential higher costs
incurred in connection with restructuring charges as compared to costs estimated
for purposes of calculating such charges; uncertainty and variations in future
discounted and undiscounted net cash flows from use together with residual
values estimated for purposes of calculating asset impairment; changes in
capital markets; changes in currency and exchange rates; unexpected geological
or environmental conditions; imprecision in reserve estimates; the outcome of
legal proceedings; and changes in government policy. The Company sells to a
diverse group of customers both by geography and by end product. Market
conditions will vary on a year-over-year basis and sales can be expected to
shift from one period to another.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company's nitrogen operations are significantly affected by the price
of natural gas. The Company employs derivative commodity instruments related to
a portion of its natural gas requirements (primarily futures, swaps and options)
for the purpose of managing its exposure to commodity price risk in the purchase
of natural gas. Changes in the market value of these derivative instruments have
a high correlation to changes in the spot price of natural gas. Gains or losses
arising from settled hedging transactions are deferred as a component of
inventory until the product containing the hedged item is sold. Changes in the
market value of open hedging transactions are not recognized as they generally
relate to changes in the spot price of anticipated natural gas purchases.
A sensitivity analysis has been prepared to estimate the Company's market
risk exposure arising from derivative commodity instruments. The fair value of
such instruments is calculated by valuing each position using quoted market
prices. Market risk is estimated as the potential loss in fair value resulting
from a hypothetical 10 percent adverse change in such prices. The results of
this analysis indicate that as of September 30, 1999, the Company's estimated
derivative commodity instruments market risk exposure was $31.6 million
(1998 -- $38.2 million). Actual results may differ from this estimate. Changes
in the fair value of such derivative instruments, with maturities in 1999
through 2004, will generally relate to changes in the spot price of anticipated
natural gas purchases.
The Company also enters into forward exchange contracts for the sole
purpose of limiting its exposure to exchange rate fluctuations relating to
certain trade accounts. Gains or losses resulting from foreign exchange
contracts are recognized at the time that the contracts are entered into and are
included in Other Income.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
CIVIL ANTITRUST COMPLAINTS
In June 1993, PCS and PCS Sales (Canada) Inc. ("PCS Sales (Canada)") were
served with a complaint relating to a suit filed in the United States District
Court for Minnesota against most North American potash producers, including the
Company. The complaint alleged a conspiracy among the defendants to fix the
price of potash purchased by the plaintiffs as well as potash purchased by the
members of a class of certain purchasers proposed by the plaintiffs. Similar
complaints were filed in the United States District Courts for the Northern
District of Illinois and the Western District of Virginia. On motion of the
defendants, all of the complaints were transferred and consolidated for
pre-trial purposes in the United States District Court for Minnesota. Amended
complaints were filed in March and April 1994. On January 12, 1995, the
Minnesota Federal Court granted the plaintiffs' motion for class certification.
The complaint sought treble damages in an unspecified amount and other relief.
PCS and PCS Sales filed a motion for summary judgment on December 22, 1995. On
January 2, 1997, Judge Richard H. Kyle issued an order granting the defendants'
motions for summary judgment and dismissing the lawsuit. The plaintiffs appealed
that order to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on
January 31, 1997. On May 7, 1999, the Eighth Circuit, in a two to one decision,
issued an opinion reversing Judge Kyle's summary judgment decision in favor of
the Company as well as several of the other defendants. On July 16, 1999, the
Eighth Circuit granted defendants' petition for rehearing en banc and vacated
the May 7, 1999 opinion of the three judge panel. Oral argument before the
Eighth Circuit en banc occurred on September 13, 1999.
Additional complaints were filed in the California and Illinois state
courts on behalf of purported classes of indirect purchasers of potash in those
states. PCS moved to dismiss the California State Court lawsuits for lack of
personal jurisdiction and the court ruled that it does not have personal
jurisdiction over PCS but that it does have personal jurisdiction over PCS
Sales. Following Judge Kyle's summary judgment decision, the California
litigation was stayed and the case remains at an early stage: no merits
discovery has taken place. The Illinois State Court complaint was dismissed for
failure to state a cause of action and that decision is final and not subject to
appeal.
Insofar as the allegations of wrongdoing in the litigation relate to the
Company, management of the Company, having consulted with legal counsel,
believes that the allegations are without merit, that the Company has valid
legal defenses and that the lawsuit will not have a material adverse effect on
the Company. However, management of the Company cannot predict with certainty
the outcome of the litigation.
FORMER ARCADIAN EXECUTIVE PROCEEDINGS
On May 7, 1997, J. Douglas Campbell, Alfred L. Williams, Peter H. Kesser,
and David Alyea, former officers of Arcadian, filed lawsuits against the Company
in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. The
complaints allege that the Company breached employment agreements between
Arcadian and the officers and breached the related assumption agreement among
the Company, PCS Nitrogen, and Arcadian. In addition, Mr. Alyea's complaint
names Charles Childers, John Gugulyn, and John Hampton as additional defendants
and alleges that the defendants interfered with and conspired to interfere with
his employment agreement, and did not accurately state their intentions in
entering into the assumption agreement. The complaints of Mr. Campbell, Mr.
Williams, Mr. Kesser, and Mr. Alyea seek damages in excess of $22.2 million,
$6.2 million, $3.7 million, and $4.2 million, respectively. In addition, on
October 14, 1997, Charles Lance, a former officer of Arcadian Corporation, filed
a lawsuit in the same court against the Company also alleging breaches of his
employment agreement and the related assumption agreement. Mr. Lance seeks
damages in an amount exceeding $3.0 million. Each complaint also seeks certain
additional unspecified damages. On August 11, 1998, the Court ruled that the
Company had assumed the obligations of the employment agreements and that
equitable claims and defenses asserted against the executives for breaches of
fiduciary duties, corporate waste, and self-dealing should be asserted by PCS
Nitrogen in the state court action described below. Trial with respect to the
claims of Mr. Campbell,
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Mr. Williams and Mr. Kesser commenced on August 17, 1998 and concluded on August
25, 1998. On December 1, 1998 the court entered judgments in the amounts of
$12.7 million, $3.2 million, and $2.6 million in favor of Mr. Campbell, Mr.
Williams and Mr. Kesser, subject to additional amounts sufficient to offset the
impact of certain excise taxes, if applicable. The Company has filed Notices of
Appeal with respect to these judgments. The Company has settled the claim of Mr.
Alyea for $700,000 and $50,000 of attorneys' fees (subject to the application
for additional fees) and the claim of Mr. Lance for a total amount of $600,000.
The District Court, on August 13, 1999, awarded plaintiffs a total of
$2,410,254.66 for legal expenses.
On September 15, 1997, the Company and PCS Nitrogen filed an action in the
Circuit Court of Tennessee for the Thirtieth Judicial District at Memphis
against J. Douglas Campbell, Peter H. Kesser, Alfred L. Williams, Charles W.
Lance, Jr., and David L. Alyea, for declaratory relief and damages. The Company
and PCS Nitrogen alleged that the defendants, all former executives of Arcadian,
committed breaches of their fiduciary duties in the negotiation of, obtaining
approval for, and execution of the employment agreements each of them had with
Arcadian. In addition, the Company and PCS Nitrogen also sought a declaratory
judgment with respect to the unenforceability of the employment agreements. On
October 14, 1997, the defendants removed this action from the Circuit Court of
Tennessee to the United States District Court for the Western District of
Tennessee. On October 21, 1997, the five defendants filed counterclaims: (i)
under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA),
against PCS Nitrogen, (ii) alleging that the Company and PCS Nitrogen unlawfully
interfered with their attainment of benefits under their employment agreements,
and (iii) incorporating by reference all claims asserted in their individually
filed complaints. The damages sought by the defendants in these counterclaims
appear substantially equivalent to the damages sought in their individually
filed suits as plaintiffs. On July 20, 1998 the federal court dismissed all of
the former executives' claims under ERISA and remanded the case to state court,
where it remains pending. Pursuant to the settlements with Mr. Alyea and Mr.
Lance, the claims and counterclaims as they concern these individuals have been
non-suited.
Management of the Company, having consulted with legal counsel, believes
that the lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial condition or results of operations.
PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS
On March 13, 1996, PCS Nitrogen, two other nitrogen producers, and up to 30
unidentified parties were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed in the name of
the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (the "Port Authority") in New
Jersey state court. The lawsuit was actually filed by attorneys hired by the
Port Authority's subrogated insurance carriers. The Port Authority's insurers
were seeking to recover damages allegedly incurred as a result of the explosion
at the World Trade Center in New York City on February 26, 1993. The lawsuit was
removed to federal court in New Jersey. On December 19, 1997, the complaint was
dismissed with prejudice.
On August 18, 1999, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third
Circuit affirmed the dismissal. The deadline for any further appeal by the Port
Authority has passed, so the matter has been finally concluded in favor of PCS
Nitrogen.
GEISMAR FACILITY INVESTIGATION
On May 11, 1999, execution of a search warrant issued by the United States
District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in connection with an
investigation of environmental matters was commenced at the Geismar, Louisiana
facility of PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P., a partnership of certain subsidiaries
of PCS Nitrogen, Inc. ("PCS Nitrogen"). The execution of the warrant was
concluded on May 12, 1999. Also on May 11, 1999, subpoenas issued by the same
court in connection with a grand jury proceeding relating to the investigation
were served at the Geismar facility and on PCS Nitrogen at its offices in
Memphis, Tennessee. The investigation is on-going and the Company is in the
process of complying with the subpoenas.
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LAKELAND, FLORIDA PROCEEDING
On October 13, 1999, PCS Joint Venture submitted to the United States
Environmental Protection Agency Phase I of a work plan to conduct a Remedial
Investigation and Feasibility Study ("RI/FS") of certain releases to the soil
and groundwater of the PCS Joint Venture facility in Lakeland, Florida and other
area properties (the "Landia Site"). PCS Joint Venture is negotiating with EPA
regarding the terms of an Administrative Order by Consent under which PCS Joint
Venture would agree to conduct the RI/FS work. These soil and groundwater
releases have also been the subject of an investigation by the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection ("FDEP") and the subject of a Complaint
filed by FDEP against PCS Joint Venture and a number of other defendants in
1997. Discovery is still continuing in that proceeding. On September 23, 1999,
an action was served on PCS Joint Venture and eight other defendants on behalf
of a class of persons living in the vicinity of the site who claim to have
suffered damages as a result of releases from the Landia Site. PCS Joint Venture
intends to defend itself vigorously in both actions, while also continuing to
work to assess and evaluate the nature and extent of the impacts at the site. No
final determination has yet been made of the nature, timing, or cost of remedial
action that may be needed, and PCS Joint Venture is unable at present to
determine whether and to what extent it may be able to recover any costs
incurred from third parties.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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2 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 2, 1996, as
amended, by and among the registrant, Arcadian Corporation
and PCS Nitrogen, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit
2(a) to Amendment Number 2 to the registrant's Form S-4
(File No. 333-17841).
3(a) Restated Articles of Incorporation of the registrant dated
October 31, 1989, as amended May 11, 1995, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the registrant's report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 (the "1995 Form
10-K").
3(b) Bylaws of the registrant dated March 2, 1995, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the 1995 Form 10-K.
4(a) Term Credit Agreement between The Bank of Nova Scotia and
other financial institutions and the registrant dated
October 4, 1996, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(b)
to the registrant's Form S-4 (File No. 333-17841).
4(b) First Amending Agreement to Term Credit Agreement between
The Bank of Nova Scotia and other financial institutions and
the registrant dated November 6, 1997, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4(b) to the registrant's report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 (the "1997 Form
10-K").
4(c) Second Amending Agreement to Term Credit Agreement between
The Bank of Nova Scotia and other financial institutions and
the registrant dated December 15, 1997, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4(c) to the 1997 Form 10-K.
4(d) Third Amending Agreement to Term Credit Agreement between
The Bank of Nova Scotia and other financial institutions and
the registrant dated October 2, 1998, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4(d) to the registrant's report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998.
4(e) Fourth Amending Agreement to Term Credit Agreement between
The Bank of Nova Scotia and other financial institutions and
the registrant dated September 30, 1999.
4(f) Indenture dated as of June 16, 1997, between the registrant
and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to the
registrant's report on Form 8-K dated June 18, 1997.
The registrant hereby undertakes to file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, upon request, copies of any constituent instruments defining the
rights of holders of long-term debt of the registrant or its subsidiaries that
have not been filed herewith because the amounts represented thereby are less
than 10% of the total assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a
consolidated basis.
10(a) Suspension Agreement concerning Potassium Chloride from
Canada dated January 7, 1988, among U.S. Department of
Commerce, the registrant, International Minerals and
Chemical (Canada) Limited, Noranda, Inc. (Central Canada
Potash Co.), Potash Company of America, a Division of Rio
Algom Limited, S & P Canada, II (Kalium Chemicals), Cominco
Ltd., Potash Company of Canada Limited, Agent for
Denison-Potacan Potash Co. and Saskterra Fertilizers Ltd.,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the
registrant's registration statement on Form F-1 (File No.
33-31303) (the "F-1 Registration Statement").
10(b) Sixth Voting Agreement dated April 22, 1978, between Central
Canada Potash, Division of Noranda, Inc., Cominco Ltd.,
International Minerals and Chemical Corporation (Canada)
Limited, PCS Sales and Texasgulf Inc., incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(f) to the F-1 Registration
Statement.
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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10(c) Canpotex Limited Shareholders Seventh Memorandum of
Agreement effective April 21, 1978, between Central Canada
Potash, Division of Noranda Inc., Cominco Ltd.,
International Minerals and Chemical Corporation (Canada)
Limited, PCS Sales, Texasgulf Inc. and Canpotex Limited as
amended by Canpotex S & P amending agreement dated November
4, 1987, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to the
F-1 Registration Statement.
10(d) Producer Agreement dated April 21, 1978, between Canpotex
Limited and PCS Sales, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(h) to the F-1 Registration Statement.
10(e) Agreement of Limited Partnership of Arcadian Fertilizer,
L.P. dated as of March 3, 1992 (form), and the related
Certificate of Limited Partnership of Arcadian Fertilizer,
L.P., filed with the Secretary of State of the State of
Delaware on March 3, 1992 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 to Arcadian Partners L.P.'s
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-45828)).
10(f) Amendment to Agreement of Limited Partnership of Arcadian
Fertilizer, L.P. and related Certificate of Limited
Partnership of Arcadian Fertilizer, L.P. filed with the
Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on March 6, 1997
and November 26, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(f) to the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1998 (the "1998 Form 10-K").
10(g) Geismar Complex Services Agreement dated June 4, 1984,
between Allied Corporation and Arcadian Corporation,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Arcadian
Corporation's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No.
33-34357).
10(h) Canpotex/PCS Amending Agreement, dated with effect October
1, 1992, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to the
1995 Form 10-K.
10(i) Canpotex PCA Collateral Withdrawing/PCS Amending Agreement,
dated with effect October 7, 1993, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(g) to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(j) Esterhazy Restated Mining and Processing Agreement dated
January 31, 1978, between International Minerals and
Chemical Corporation (Canada) Limited and the registrant's
predecessor, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(e) to
the F-1 Registration Statement.
10(k) Agreement dated December 21, 1990, between International
Minerals & Chemical Corporation (Canada) Limited and the
registrant, amending the Esterhazy Restated Mining and
Processing Agreement dated January 31, 1978, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(p) to the registrant's report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990.
10(l) Agreement effective August 27, 1998, between International
Minerals & Chemical (Canada) Global Limited and the
registrant, amending the Esterhazy Restated Mining and
Processing Agreement dated January 31, 1978 (as amended),
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(l) to the 1998 Form
10-K.
10(m) Agreement effective August 31, 1998, among International
Minerals & Chemical (Canada) Global Limited, International
Minerals & Chemical (Canada) Limited Partnership and the
registrant assigning the interest in the Esterhazy Restated
Mining and Processing Agreement dated January 31, 1978 (as
amended) held by International Minerals & Chemical (Canada)
Global Limited to International Minerals & Chemical (Canada)
Limited Partnership, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(m) to the 1998 Form 10-K.
10(n) Operating Agreement dated May 11, 1993, between BP Chemicals
Inc. and Arcadian Ohio, L.P., as amended by the First
Amendment to the Operating Agreement dated as of November
20, 1995, between BP Chemicals Inc. and Arcadian Ohio, L.P.
("First Amendment"), incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.2 to Arcadian Partners L.P.'s current report on Form 8-K
for the report event dated May 11, 1993, except for the
First Amendment which is incorporated by reference to
Arcadian Corporation's report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1995.
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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10(o) Second Amendment to Operating Agreement between BP
Chemicals, Inc. and Arcadian Ohio, L.P., dated as of
November 25, 1996, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(k) to the 1997 Form 10-K.
10(p) Manufacturing Support Agreement dated May 11, 1993, between
BP Chemicals Inc. and Arcadian Ohio, L.P., incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Arcadian Partners L.P.'s
current report on Form 8-K for the report event dated May
11, 1993.
10(q) First Amendment to Manufacturing Support Agreement between
BP Chemicals, Inc. and Arcadian Ohio, L.P., dated as of
November 25, 1996, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(l) to the 1997 Form 10-K.
10(r) Amended and Restated Agreement for Lease dated as of May 16,
1997, between Trinidad Ammonia Company, Limited Partnership,
and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P., incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(n) to the registrant's report on Form 10-Q for
the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997 (the "Second
Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q").
10(s) Amended and Restated Lease Agreement dated as of May 16,
1997, between Trinidad Ammonia Company, Limited Partnership,
and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P., incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(o) to the Second Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(t) Amended and Restated Agreement for Lease dated as of May 16,
1997, between Nitrogen Leasing Company, Limited Partnership,
and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P., incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(p) to the Second Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(u) Amended and Restated Lease Agreement dated as of May 16,
1997, between Nitrogen Leasing Company, Limited Partnership,
and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P., incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(q) to the Second Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(v) Amended and Restated Purchase Option Agreement dated as of
May 16, 1997, between Nitrogen Leasing Company, Limited
Partnership, and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer Operations, Inc.,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(r) to the Second
Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(w) Amended and Restated Purchase Option Agreement dated as of
May 16, 1997, between Trinidad Ammonia Company, Limited
Partnership and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer Operations, Inc.,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(s) to the Second
Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(x) Agreement dated January 1, 1997 between the registrant and
Charles E. Childers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(s) to the 1997 Form 10-K.
10(y) Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Stock Option
Plan -- Directors, as amended November 3, 1999.
10(z) Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Stock Option
Plan -- Officers and Key Employees, as amended November 3,
1999.
10(aa) Short-Term Incentive Plan of the registrant, as amended May
7, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(w) to the
Second Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(bb) Long-Term Incentive Plan of the registrant, as amended May
7, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(x) to the
Second Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(cc) Resolution and Forms of Agreement for Supplemental
Retirement Income Plan, for officers and key employees of
the registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(o)
to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(dd) Forms of Agreement dated December 30, 1994, between the
registrant and certain officers of the registrant,
concerning a change in control of the registrant,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(p) to the 1995 Form
10-K.
10(ee) Form of Agreement of Indemnification dated August 8, 1995,
between the registrant and certain officers and directors of
the registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(q)
to the 1995 Form 10-K.
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34
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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10(ff) Deferred Compensation Plan, for certain officers of PCS
Phosphate Company, Inc., incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(r) to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(gg) Supplemental Retirement Benefits Plan, for eligible
employees of PCS Phosphate Company, Inc., incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(s) to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(hh) Second Amended and Restated Membership Agreement dated
January 1, 1995, among Phosphate Chemicals Export
Association, Inc. and members of such association, including
Texasgulf Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(t)
to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(ii) International Agency Agreement dated January 1, 1995,
between Phosphate Chemicals Export Association, Inc. and
Texasgulf Inc. establishing Texasgulf Inc. as exclusive
marketing agent for such association's wet phosphatic
materials, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(u) to the
1995 Form 10-K.
10(jj) General Partnership Agreement forming Albright & Wilson
Company, dated July 29, 1988 and amended January 31, 1995,
between Texasgulf Inc. and Albright & Wilson Americas, Inc.,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(v) to the 1995 Form
10-K.
10(kk) Royalty Agreement dated October 7, 1993, by and between the
registrant and Rio Algom Limited, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(x) to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(ll) Amending Resolution and revised forms of agreement regarding
Supplemental Retirement Income Plan of the registrant,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(x) to the
registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period
ended June 30, 1996.
10(mm) Shareholder Rights Agreement as amended and restated on
March 2, 1998, incorporated by reference to Schedule B to
the registrant's proxy circular for the annual and special
meeting of shareholders held on May 7, 1998.
11 Statement re Computation of Per Share Earnings.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
On October 22, 1999, the registrant filed a report on Form 8-K regarding a
press release issued on October 21, 1999 announcing certain one-time corporate
charges.
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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.
POTASH CORPORATION OF
SASKATCHEWAN INC.
November 10, 1999
By: /s/ JOHN L.M. HAMPTON
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John L.M. Hampton
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
November 10, 1999
By: /s/ WAYNE R. BROWNLEE
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Wayne R. Brownlee
Senior Vice President, Finance and
Treasurer, and Chief Financial
Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
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EXHIBIT PAGE
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT NUMBER
- ------- ----------------------- ------
2 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 2, 1996, as
amended, by and among the registrant, Arcadian Corporation
and PCS Nitrogen, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit
2(a) to Amendment Number 2 to the registrant's Form S-4
(File No. 333-17841).
3(a) Restated Articles of Incorporation of the registrant dated
October 31, 1989, as amended May 11, 1995, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the registrant's report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 (the "1995 Form
10-K").
3(b) Bylaws of the registrant dated March 2, 1995, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the 1995 Form 10-K.
4(a) Term Credit Agreement between The Bank of Nova Scotia and
other financial institutions and the registrant dated
October 4, 1996, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(b)
to the registrant's Form S-4 (File No. 333-17841).
4(b) First Amending Agreement to Term Credit Agreement between
The Bank of Nova Scotia and other financial institutions and
the registrant dated November 6, 1997, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4(b) to the registrant's report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 (the "1997 Form
10-K").
4(c) Second Amending Agreement to Term Credit Agreement between
The Bank of Nova Scotia and other financial institutions and
the registrant dated December 15, 1997, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4(c) to the 1997 Form 10-K.
4(d) Third Amending Agreement to Term Credit Agreement between
The Bank of Nova Scotia and other financial institutions and
the registrant dated October 2, 1998, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4(d) to the registrant's report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998.
4(e) Fourth Amending Agreement to Term Credit Agreement between
The Bank of Nova Scotia and other financial institutions and
the registrant dated September 30, 1999.
4(f) Indenture dated as of June 16, 1997, between the registrant
and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to the
registrant's report on Form 8-K dated June 18, 1997.
The registrant hereby undertakes to file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, upon request, copies of any constituent instruments defining the
rights of holders of long-term debt of the registrant or its subsidiaries that
have not been filed herewith because the amounts represented thereby are less
than 10% of the total assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a
consolidated basis.
10(a) Suspension Agreement concerning Potassium Chloride from
Canada dated January 7, 1988, among U.S. Department of
Commerce, the registrant, International Minerals and
Chemical (Canada) Limited, Noranda, Inc. (Central Canada
Potash Co.), Potash Company of America, a Division of Rio
Algom Limited, S & P Canada, II (Kalium Chemicals), Cominco
Ltd., Potash Company of Canada Limited, Agent for
Denison-Potacan Potash Co. and Saskterra Fertilizers Ltd.,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the
registrant's registration statement on Form F-1 (File No.
33-31303) (the "F-1 Registration Statement").
10(b) Sixth Voting Agreement dated April 22, 1978, between Central
Canada Potash, Division of Noranda, Inc., Cominco Ltd.,
International Minerals and Chemical Corporation (Canada)
Limited, PCS Sales and Texasgulf Inc., incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(f) to the F-1 Registration
Statement.
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EXHIBIT PAGE
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT NUMBER
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10(c) Canpotex Limited Shareholders Seventh Memorandum of
Agreement effective April 21, 1978, between Central Canada
Potash, Division of Noranda Inc., Cominco Ltd.,
International Minerals and Chemical Corporation (Canada)
Limited, PCS Sales, Texasgulf Inc. and Canpotex Limited as
amended by Canpotex S & P amending agreement dated November
4, 1987, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to the
F-1 Registration Statement.
10(d) Producer Agreement dated April 21, 1978, between Canpotex
Limited and PCS Sales, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(h) to the F-1 Registration Statement.
10(e) Agreement of Limited Partnership of Arcadian Fertilizer,
L.P. dated as of March 3, 1992 (form), and the related
Certificate of Limited Partnership of Arcadian Fertilizer,
L.P., filed with the Secretary of State of the State of
Delaware on March 3, 1992 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 to Arcadian Partners L.P.'s
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-45828)).
10(f) Amendment to Agreement of Limited Partnership of Arcadian
Fertilizer, L.P. and related Certificate of Limited
Partnership of Arcadian Fertilizer, L.P. filed with the
Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on March 6, 1997
and November 26, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(f) to the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1998 (the "1998 Form 10-K").
10(g) Geismar Complex Services Agreement dated June 4, 1984,
between Allied Corporation and Arcadian Corporation,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Arcadian
Corporation's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No.
33-34357).
10(h) Canpotex/PCS Amending Agreement, dated with effect October
1, 1992, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to the
1995 Form 10-K.
10(i) Canpotex PCA Collateral Withdrawing/PCS Amending Agreement,
dated with effect October 7, 1993, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(g) to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(j) Esterhazy Restated Mining and Processing Agreement dated
January 31, 1978, between International Minerals and
Chemical Corporation (Canada) Limited and the registrant's
predecessor, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(e) to
the F-1 Registration Statement.
10(k) Agreement dated December 21, 1990, between International
Minerals & Chemical Corporation (Canada) Limited and the
registrant, amending the Esterhazy Restated Mining and
Processing Agreement dated January 31, 1978, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(p) to the registrant's report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990.
10(l) Agreement effective August 27, 1998, between International
Minerals & Chemical (Canada) Global Limited and the
registrant, amending the Esterhazy Restated Mining and
Processing Agreement dated January 31, 1978 (as amended),
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(l) to the 1998 Form
10-K.
10(m) Agreement effective August 31, 1998, among International
Minerals & Chemical (Canada) Global Limited, International
Minerals & Chemical (Canada) Limited Partnership and the
registrant assigning the interest in the Esterhazy Restated
Mining and Processing Agreement dated January 31, 1978 (as
amended) held by International Minerals & Chemical (Canada)
Global Limited to International Minerals & Chemical (Canada)
Limited Partnership, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(m) to the 1998 Form 10-K.
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EXHIBIT PAGE
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT NUMBER
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10(n) Operating Agreement dated May 11, 1993, between BP Chemicals
Inc. and Arcadian Ohio, L.P., as amended by the First
Amendment to the Operating Agreement dated as of November
20, 1995, between BP Chemicals Inc. and Arcadian Ohio, L.P.
("First Amendment"), incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.2 to Arcadian Partners L.P.'s current report on Form 8-K
for the report event dated May 11, 1993, except for the
First Amendment which is incorporated by reference to
Arcadian Corporation's report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1995.
10(o) Second Amendment to Operating Agreement between BP
Chemicals, Inc. and Arcadian Ohio, L.P., dated as of
November 25, 1996, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(k) to the 1997 Form 10-K.
10(p) Manufacturing Support Agreement dated May 11, 1993, between
BP Chemicals Inc. and Arcadian Ohio, L.P., incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Arcadian Partners L.P.'s
current report on Form 8-K for the report event dated May
11, 1993.
10(q) First Amendment to Manufacturing Support Agreement between
BP Chemicals, Inc. and Arcadian Ohio, L.P., dated as of
November 25, 1996, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(l) to the 1997 Form 10-K.
10(r) Amended and Restated Agreement for Lease dated as of May 16,
1997, between Trinidad Ammonia Company, Limited Partnership,
and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P., incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(n) to the registrant's report on Form 10-Q for
the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997 (the "Second
Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q").
10(s) Amended and Restated Lease Agreement dated as of May 16,
1997, between Trinidad Ammonia Company, Limited Partnership,
and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P., incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(o) to the Second Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(t) Amended and Restated Agreement for Lease dated as of May 16,
1997, between Nitrogen Leasing Company, Limited Partnership,
and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P., incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(p) to the Second Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(u) Amended and Restated Lease Agreement dated as of May 16,
1997, between Nitrogen Leasing Company, Limited Partnership,
and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P., incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(q) to the Second Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(v) Amended and Restated Purchase Option Agreement dated as of
May 16, 1997, between Nitrogen Leasing Company, Limited
Partnership, and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer Operations, Inc.,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(r) to the Second
Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(w) Amended and Restated Purchase Option Agreement dated as of
May 16, 1997, between Trinidad Ammonia Company, Limited
Partnership and PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer Operations, Inc.,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(s) to the Second
Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(x) Agreement dated January 1, 1997 between the registrant and
Charles E. Childers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(s) to the 1997 Form 10-K.
10(y) Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Stock Option
Plan -- Directors, as amended November 3, 1999.
10(z) Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Stock Option
Plan -- Officers and Key Employees, as amended November 3,
1999.
10(aa) Short-Term Incentive Plan of the registrant, as amended May
7, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(w) to the
Second Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT NUMBER
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10(bb) Long-Term Incentive Plan of the registrant, as amended May
7, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(x) to the
Second Quarter 1997 Form 10-Q.
10(cc) Resolution and Forms of Agreement for Supplemental
Retirement Income Plan, for officers and key employees of
the registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(o)
to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(dd) Forms of Agreement dated December 30, 1994, between the
registrant and certain officers of the registrant,
concerning a change in control of the registrant,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(p) to the 1995 Form
10-K.
10(ee) Form of Agreement of Indemnification dated August 8, 1995,
between the registrant and certain officers and directors of
the registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(q)
to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(ff) Deferred Compensation Plan, for certain officers of PCS
Phosphate Company, Inc., incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(r) to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(gg) Supplemental Retirement Benefits Plan, for eligible
employees of PCS Phosphate Company, Inc., incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(s) to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(hh) Second Amended and Restated Membership Agreement dated
January 1, 1995, among Phosphate Chemicals Export
Association, Inc. and members of such association, including
Texasgulf Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(t)
to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(ii) International Agency Agreement dated January 1, 1995,
between Phosphate Chemicals Export Association, Inc. and
Texasgulf Inc. establishing Texasgulf Inc. as exclusive
marketing agent for such association's wet phosphatic
materials, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(u) to the
1995 Form 10-K.
10(jj) General Partnership Agreement forming Albright & Wilson
Company, dated July 29, 1988 and amended January 31, 1995,
between Texasgulf Inc. and Albright & Wilson Americas, Inc.,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(v) to the 1995 Form
10-K.
10(kk) Royalty Agreement dated October 7, 1993, by and between the
registrant and Rio Algom Limited, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(x) to the 1995 Form 10-K.
10(ll) Amending Resolution and revised forms of agreement regarding
Supplemental Retirement Income Plan of the registrant,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(x) to the
registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period
ended June 30, 1996.
10(mm) Shareholder Rights Agreement as amended and restated on
March 2, 1998, incorporated by reference to Schedule B to
the registrant's proxy circular for the annual and special
meeting of shareholders held on May 7, 1998.
11 Statement re Computation of Per Share Earnings.
27 Financial Data Schedule.