NYSE, TSX: NTR
SASKATOON, July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Nutrien Ltd.
(Nutrien) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared
a quarterly dividend of US$0.40 per
share payable October 19, 2018 to
shareholders of record on September 28,
2018.
Registered shareholders who are residents of Canada as reflected in Nutrien's shareholders
register, as well as beneficial holders (i.e. shareholders who hold
their common shares through a broker or other intermediary) whose
intermediary is a participant in CDS Clearing and Depositary
Services Inc. or its nominee, CDS & Co., will receive their
dividend in Canadian dollars, calculated based on the Bank of
Canada daily exchange rate on
September 28, 2018. Registered
shareholders resident outside of Canada as reflected in Nutrien's shareholders
register, including the United
States, as well as beneficial holders whose intermediary is
a participant in The Depository Trust Company or its nominee, Cede
& Co., will receive their dividend in U.S. dollars. However,
registered shareholders of Nutrien may elect to change the currency
of their dividend payments to U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars, as
applicable. In addition, Nutrien offers registered shareholders
direct deposit by electronic funds transfer for dividend
payments.
Registered shareholders may elect to change the currency of
their dividend and enroll for direct deposit by contacting,
Nutrien's registrar and transfer agent, AST Trust Company
(Canada), directly (1-800-387-0825
or inquiries@astfinancial.com). Beneficial shareholders, who hold
their shares through a broker, should contact their broker to
determine the ability and necessary steps involved in an election
to change the currency of their dividend payment. For further
details, please visit
www.nutrien.com/investors/shareholder-information/dividends.
All dividends paid by Nutrien are, pursuant to subsection 89(14)
of the Income Tax Act (Canada),
designated as eligible dividends.
About Nutrien
Nutrien is the world's largest provider
of crop inputs and services, playing a critical role in helping
growers increase food production in a sustainable manner. We
produce and distribute over 26 million tonnes of potash, nitrogen
and phosphate products world-wide. With this capability and our
leading agriculture retail network, we are well positioned to
supply the needs of our customers. We operate with a long-term view
and are committed to working with our stakeholders as we address
our economic, environmental and social priorities. The scale and
diversity of our integrated portfolio provides a stable earnings
base, multiple avenues for growth and the opportunity to return
capital to shareholders. For further information visit us at
www.nutrien.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Investor/Media Relations:
Richard Downey
Vice President, Investor & Corporate Relations
(403) 225-7357
Jeff Holzman
Senior Director, Investor Relations
(306) 933-8545
Todd Coakwell
Director, Investor Relations
(403) 225-7437
investors@nutrien.com
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SOURCE Nutrien Ltd.