Nutrien Increases Quarterly Dividend and Announces Intent to Launch a New Share Repurchase Program
Nutrien (NTR) has announced two significant shareholder-focused initiatives. First, the company declared a quarterly dividend increase of approximately 1%, raising it to US$0.545 per share, payable on April 10, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 31, 2025. This equates to an annualized dividend of US$2.18 per share.
Additionally, the Board approved a new share repurchase program to buy back up to 5% of Nutrien's outstanding common shares over a twelve-month period through a normal course issuer bid (NCIB), pending Toronto Stock Exchange approval.
The company provides flexible dividend payment options in both US and Canadian dollars, with currency conversion rates based on the Bank of Canada daily average exchange rate on March 31, 2025. Shareholders can also opt for direct deposit through electronic funds transfer.
Nutrien (NTR) ha annunciato due iniziative significative focalizzate sugli azionisti. In primo luogo, l'azienda ha dichiarato un aumento del dividendo trimestrale di circa l'1%, portandolo a US$0,545 per azione, che sarà pagato il 10 aprile 2025 agli azionisti registrati il 31 marzo 2025. Questo corrisponde a un dividendo annualizzato di US$2,18 per azione.
Inoltre, il Consiglio ha approvato un nuovo programma di riacquisto di azioni per riacquistare fino al 5% delle azioni ordinarie in circolazione di Nutrien nell'arco di dodici mesi attraverso un'offerta di acquisto normale (NCIB), in attesa dell'approvazione della Borsa di Toronto.
L'azienda offre opzioni di pagamento del dividendo flessibili sia in dollari statunitensi che in dollari canadesi, con i tassi di cambio basati sulla media giornaliera del tasso di cambio della Banca del Canada al 31 marzo 2025. Gli azionisti possono anche scegliere il deposito diretto tramite trasferimento elettronico di fondi.
Nutrien (NTR) ha anunciado dos iniciativas significativas centradas en los accionistas. Primero, la compañía declaró un aumento del dividendo trimestral de aproximadamente el 1%, elevándolo a US$0.545 por acción, que se pagará el 10 de abril de 2025 a los accionistas registrados el 31 de marzo de 2025. Esto equivale a un dividendo anualizado de US$2.18 por acción.
Además, la Junta aprobó un nuevo programa de recompra de acciones para recomprar hasta el 5% de las acciones ordinarias en circulación de Nutrien durante un período de doce meses a través de una oferta de compra normal (NCIB), pendiente de la aprobación de la Bolsa de Valores de Toronto.
La compañía ofrece opciones de pago de dividendos flexibles tanto en dólares estadounidenses como en dólares canadienses, con tasas de conversión de divisas basadas en la tasa de cambio promedio diario del Banco de Canadá al 31 de marzo de 2025. Los accionistas también pueden optar por el depósito directo a través de transferencia electrónica de fondos.
뉴트리엔(NTR)은 주주 중심의 두 가지 중요한 이니셔티브를 발표했습니다. 첫째, 회사는 분기 배당금을 약 1% 인상하여 주당 US$0.545로 올렸으며, 이는 2025년 4월 10일에 2025년 3월 31일 기준 주주에게 지급될 예정입니다. 이는 주당 연간 배당금 US$2.18에 해당합니다.
또한 이사회는 12개월 동안 뉴트리엔의 보통주 최대 5%를 재매입하기 위한 새로운 자사주 매입 프로그램을 승인했으며, 이는 토론토 증권 거래소의 승인을 기다리고 있습니다.
회사는 미국 달러와 캐나다 달러 모두에서 유연한 배당금 지급 옵션을 제공하며, 환율은 2025년 3월 31일 기준 캐나다 은행의 일일 평균 환율에 따라 결정됩니다. 주주들은 전자 자금 이체를 통해 직접 입금 선택도 가능합니다.
Nutrien (NTR) a annoncé deux initiatives importantes axées sur les actionnaires. Tout d'abord, l'entreprise a déclaré une augmentation du dividende trimestriel d'environ 1%, le portant à US$0,545 par action, payable le 10 avril 2025 aux actionnaires inscrits le 31 mars 2025. Cela équivaut à un dividende annualisé de US$2,18 par action.
De plus, le Conseil a approuvé un nouveau programme de rachat d'actions pour racheter jusqu'à 5% des actions ordinaires en circulation de Nutrien sur une période de douze mois par le biais d'une offre de rachat normale (NCIB), sous réserve de l'approbation de la Bourse de Toronto.
L'entreprise propose des options de paiement de dividendes flexibles en dollars américains et canadiens, avec des taux de conversion basés sur le taux de change moyen quotidien de la Banque du Canada au 31 mars 2025. Les actionnaires peuvent également opter pour un dépôt direct par virement électronique de fonds.
Nutrien (NTR) hat zwei bedeutende aktionärsorientierte Initiativen angekündigt. Erstens hat das Unternehmen eine Erhöhung der vierteljährlichen Dividende um etwa 1% erklärt, wodurch diese auf US$0,545 pro Aktie angehoben wird, zahlbar am 10. April 2025 an die Aktionäre, die am 31. März 2025 im Aktienregister stehen. Dies entspricht einer annualisierten Dividende von US$2,18 pro Aktie.
Zusätzlich hat der Vorstand ein neues Aktienrückkaufprogramm genehmigt, um bis zu 5% der ausstehenden Stammaktien von Nutrien innerhalb eines Zeitraums von zwölf Monaten über ein reguläres Rückkaufangebot (NCIB) zurückzukaufen, vorbehaltlich der Genehmigung der Toronto Stock Exchange.
Das Unternehmen bietet flexible Dividendenzahlungsmöglichkeiten sowohl in US-Dollar als auch in Kanadischen Dollar an, wobei die Wechselkurse auf dem täglichen Durchschnittskurs der Bank von Kanada am 31. März 2025 basieren. Aktionäre können auch die direkte Einzahlung über elektronische Geldüberweisung wählen.
- 1% increase in quarterly dividend to US$0.545 per share
- New share repurchase program of up to 5% of outstanding shares
- Flexible dividend payment options in USD and CAD
- Modest 1% dividend increase may not keep pace with inflation
Insights
Nutrien's latest capital return announcement reveals a carefully calibrated approach to shareholder value creation. The
The more significant element is the proposed
The dual-track capital return strategy indicates strong free cash flow generation capabilities and a robust balance sheet position. By maintaining dividend growth while implementing a substantial buyback program, Nutrien is effectively balancing the preferences of income-focused investors with those seeking capital appreciation. The structure of the program, particularly its 12-month duration, provides management with strategic flexibility to adjust to market conditions and commodity price cycles.
The Board also approved the purchase of up to five percent of Nutrien’s issued and outstanding common shares over a twelve-month period through a normal course issuer bid (NCIB). Any purchases of common shares will be subject to acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange of Nutrien’s notice to commence a NCIB.
Registered shareholders who are residents of
Registered shareholders may elect to change the currency of their dividend and enroll for direct deposit by contacting, Nutrien’s registrar and transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services Inc., directly (1-800-564-6253 or service@computershare.com). Beneficial shareholders should contact their broker or other intermediary to determine the ability and necessary steps involved in an election to change the currency of their dividend payment. For further details, please visit www.nutrien.com/investors/shareholder-information.
All dividends paid by Nutrien are, pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (
About Nutrien
Nutrien is a leading global provider of crop inputs and services. We operate a world-class network of production, distribution and ag retail facilities that positions us to efficiently serve the needs of growers. We focus on creating long-term value by prioritizing investments that strengthen the advantages of our business across the ag value chain and by maintaining access to the resources and the relationships with stakeholders needed to achieve our goals.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") under applicable securities laws including, but not limited to, statements with respect to, among other things, the payment of dividends by Nutrien, including the timing thereof, and Nutrien's intent to renew its NCIB and repurchase of its shares thereunder.
Such forward-looking statements involve certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Nutrien to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including the receipt by Nutrien of acceptance of its proposed NCIB by the Toronto Stock Exchange; that Nutrien’s future results of operations will be consistent with management expectations in relation thereto; and the risks and uncertainties set forth in our filings with the Canadian securities commissions and the
All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Nutrien disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release as a result of new information or future events, except as may be required under applicable Canadian securities legislation or applicable
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Jeff Holzman
Vice President, Investor Relations
(306) 933-8545
Contact us at: www.nutrien.com
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