Quarterly Report • Nov 1, 2018
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November, 2018
Commission File Number: 001-13742
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Israel Chemicals Ltd. Millennium Tower 23 Aranha Street P.O. Box 20245 Tel Aviv, 61202 Israel (972-3) 684-4400
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This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statement on Form S-8 (Registration Number: 333-205518) of Israel Chemicals Ltd. and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.
1. Q3 2018 Results

This announcement contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements", many of which can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate'", "believe", "could", "expect", "should", "plan", "intend", "estimate" and "potential", among others.
Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this announcement and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations. Forward-looking statements are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and the actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to:
Loss or impairment of business licenses or mining permits or concessions; volatility of supply and demand and the impact of competition; the difference between actual reserves and our reserve estimates; natural disasters; failure to raise the water level in evaporation Pond 5 in the Dead Sea; construction of a new pumping station; disruptions at our seaport shipping facilities or regulatory restrictions affecting our ability to export our products overseas; general market, political or economic conditions in the countries in which we operate; price increases or shortages with respect to our principal raw materials; delays in the completion of major projects by third party contractors and/or termination of engagements with contractors and/or governmental obligations; the inflow of significant amounts of water into the Dead Sea could adversely affect production at our plants; labor disputes, slowdowns and strikes involving our employees; pension and health insurance liabilities; changes to governmental programs or tax benefits, creation of new fiscal or tax related legislation; changes in our evaluations and estimates, which serve as a basis for the recognition and manner of measurement of assets and liabilities; higher tax liabilities; failure to integrate or realize expected benefits from mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring and joint ventures; currency rate fluctuations; rising interest rates; government examinations or investigations; disruption of our information technology systems or breaches of our data security; failure to retain and/or recruit key personnel; inability to realize expected benefits from our cost reduction program according to the expected timetable; inability to access capital markets on favorable terms; cyclicality of our businesses; changes in demand for our fertilizer products due to a decline in agricultural product prices, lack of available credit, weather conditions, government policies or other factors beyond our control; volatility or crises in the financial markets; cost of compliance with environmental legislative and licensing restrictions; hazards inherent to chemical manufacturing; litigation, arbitration and
regulatory proceedings; exposure to third party and product liability claims; insufficiency of insurance coverage; closing of transactions, mergers and acquisitions; war or acts of terror and/or political, economic and military instability in Israel and its region; filing of class actions and derivative actions against the Company, its executives and Board members; and other risk factors discussed under "Item 3 - Key Information— D. Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2018.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise them or any other information contained in this report, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. You are advised, however, to read any additional disclosures included in the Immediate Reports furnished by the Company to the SEC on Form 6-K.
The attached report for the third quarter of 2018 (hereinafter – "the Quarterly Report") should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report published by the Company on Form 20-F as at and for the year ended December 31, 2017 (hereinafter – "the Annual Report"), including the description of the events occurring subsequent to the date of the statement of financial position, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As part of the Quarterly Report, the Company updated the disclosures provided in the Annual Report, to the extent there were material developments since the publication date of the Annual Report, on March 7, 2018, and up to the publication date of the Quarterly Report.
ICL is a global specialty minerals and chemicals company operating bromine, potash and phosphate mineral value chains in a unique, integrated business model. ICL extracts raw materials from well-positioned mineral assets and utilizes technology and industrial know-how to add value for customers in key agricultural and industrial markets worldwide. ICL focuses on strengthening leadership positions in all of its core value chains. It also plans to strengthen and diversify its offerings of innovative agro solutions by leveraging its existing capabilities and agronomic know-how, as well as the Israeli technological ecosystem. Our operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Innovative Ag Solutions.
In August 2018, we commenced working under an aligned organizational structure according to which the Company's operations will be divided into four segments: Industrial Products (Bromine), Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Innovative Ag Solutions. Comparative data has been restated in order to reflect the change in the structure of the reportable segments, as stated above. For further information, see Note 3 to the Company's condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018.
Industrial Products – Industrial Products segment produces elemental bromine out of a solution that is created in conjunction with the potash production process in Sodom, Israel. Industrial Products segment uses most of the elemental bromine it produces for the selfproduction of bromine compounds at its production sites in Israel, the Netherlands and China. Bromine compounds are used in various industrial applications such as flame retardants for the electronics, automotive and construction industries, clear brine fluids for oil and gas drillings, biocides for industrial water treatment and intermediates for the pharma, nutraceutical and agriculture industries. In addition, the segment produces several grades of KCl, salt, magnesium chloride and magnesia products as well as phosphorous-based flame retardants and additional phosphorusbased products.
Potash – Potash segment uses an evaporation process to extract potash from the Dead Sea and uses conventional mining to produce potash and salt from a subterranean mine in Spain. The segment markets its potash fertilizers globally and also carries on other intercompany operations not solely related to the potash activities. The segment also mines and produces Polysulphate™ (mined as polyhalite ore) in a subterranean mine in the UK, which is used for a Polysulphate-based product line called FertilizerpluS. The segment also includes magnesium activities under which it produces, markets and sells pure magnesium and magnesium alloys, and also produces dry carnallite and related by-products, including chlorine and sylvinite.
Phosphate Solutions – Phosphate Solutions segment is based on a phosphate value chain which uses phosphate commodity products, such as phosphate rock and fertilizer-grade phosphoric acid ("green phosphoric acid"), for the production of specialty products with higher added value. The segment also produces and markets phosphate-based fertilizers.
Phosphate rock is mined and processed from open pit mines, three of which are located in the Negev Desert in Israel while the fourth is situated in the Yunnan province in China. Sulphuric acid, green phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizers are produced in facilities in Israel, China and Europe.
The Phosphate Solutions segment purifies some of its green phosphoric acid and manufactures thermal phosphoric acid to provide solutions based on specialty phosphate salts and acids for the industrial end markets, such as: oral care, cleaning products, paints and coatings, water treatment, asphalt modification, construction and metal treatment. The specialty phosphate salts and acids are mainly produced in the Company's facilities in US, Brazil, Germany and China. The segment is also a leader in developing and producing functional food ingredients and phosphate additives, which provide texture and stability solutions for the processed meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, beverage and baked goods markets. In addition, the segment supplies pure phosphoric acid to ICL's specialty fertilizers business.
Additionally, the segment produces milk and whey proteins for the food ingredients industry.
Innovative Ag Solutions – Innovative Ag Solutions segment was established on the foundations of ICL's specialty fertilizers business. The segment aims to achieve global leadership by creating new solutions for its customers, leveraging what the Company believes are the segment's strengths ,which include, among others, R&D capabilities, vast agronomic experience, global footprint ,backward integration to potash and phosphate and chemistry know-how.
The specialty fertilizers business produces water soluble fertilizers in the Netherlands and Belgium, liquid fertilizers and soluble fertilizers in Israel and Spain, and controlledrelease fertilizers in the Netherlands and the United States. ICL's specialty fertilizers business markets its products worldwide, mainly in Europe, North America, Israel and China.
The segment will also function as ICL's innovative arm, which will seek to focus on R&D, as well as implement digital innovation.
Other Activities – business activities that are not reviewed regularly by the organization's chief operating decision maker.
3 Israel Chemicals Limited Q3 2018 Results
| 7-9/2018 | 7-9/2017 | 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1,371 | - | 1,440 | - | 4,146 | - | 4,057 | - | 5,418 | - |
| Gross profit | 458 | 33 | 470 | 33 | 1,347 | 32 | 1,243 | 31 | 1,672 | 31 |
| Operating income | 196 | 14 | 180 | 13 | 1,353 | 33 | 440 | 11 | 629 | 12 |
| Adjusted operating income (1) | 200 | 15 | 215 | 15 | 539 | 13 | 484 | 12 | 652 | 12 |
| Net income - shareholders of the Company | 129 | 9 | 84 | 6 | 1,158 | 28 | 209 | 5 | 364 | 7 |
| Adjusted net income - shareholders of the | ||||||||||
| Company (1) | 134 | 10 | 115 | 8 | 353 | 9 | 247 | 6 | 389 | 7 |
| Adjusted EBITDA (2) | 295 | 22 | 314 | 22 | 842 | 20 | 783 | 19 | 1,059 | 20 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 196 | - | 176 | - | 396 | - | 570 | - | 847 | - |
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (3) |
145 | - | 98 | - | 393 | - | 317 | - | 457 | - |
(1) See "Adjustments to reported operating and net income (Non-GAAP)" below.
(2) See "Adjusted EBITDA for the periods of activity" below.
(3) See "Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)" to the accompanying financial statements.
We disclose in this Quarterly Report non-IFRS financial measures titled adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders and adjusted EBITDA. Our management uses adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders and adjusted EBITDA to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period. We calculate our adjusted operating income by adjusting our operating income to add certain items, as set forth in the reconciliation table under "Adjustments to reported operating and net income (Non-GAAP)" below. Certain of these items may recur. We calculate our adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders by adjusting our net income attributable to the Company's shareholders to add certain items, as set forth in the reconciliation table under "Adjustments to reported operating and net income (Non-GAAP)" below, excluding the total tax impact of such adjustments and adjustments attributable to the non-controlling interests. We calculate our adjusted EBITDA by adding back to the net income attributable to the Company's shareholders the depreciation and amortization, financing expenses, net, taxes on income and the items presented in the reconciliation table under "Adjusted EBITDA for the periods of activity" below which were adjusted for in calculating the adjusted operating income and adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders.
You should not view adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders or adjusted EBITDA as a substitute for operating income or net income attributable to the Company's shareholders determined in accordance with IFRS, and you should note that our definitions of adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders and adjusted EBITDA may differ from those used by other companies. However, we believe adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders and adjusted EBITDA provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses that management believes are not indicative of our ongoing operations. Our management uses these non-IFRS measures to evaluate the Company's business strategies and management's performance. We believe that these non-IFRS measures provide useful information to investors because they improve the comparability of our financial results between periods and provide for greater transparency of key measures used to evaluate our performance.
We present a discussion in the period-to-period comparisons of the primary drivers of changes in the Company's results of operations. This discussion is based in part on management's best estimates of the impact of the main trends in its businesses. We have based the following discussion on our financial statements. You should read the following discussion together with our financial statements.
Adjustments to reported operating and net income (Non-GAAP)
| 7-9/2018 | 7-9/2017 | 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | ||
| Operating income | 196 | 180 | 1,353 | 440 | 629 | |
| Capital gain (1) | - | - | (841) | (6) | (54) | |
| Impairment of assets (2) | 3 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 32 | |
| Provision for early retirement and dismissal of employees (3) | - | - | 7 | 15 | 20 | |
| Provision for legal claims (4) | 1 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 25 | |
| Total adjustments to operating income | 4 | 35 | (814) | 44 | 23 | |
| Adjusted operating income | 200 | 215 | 539 | 484 | 652 | |
| Net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company |
129 | 84 | 1,158 | 209 | 364 | |
| Total adjustments to operating income | 4 | 35 | (814) | 44 | 23 | |
| Adjustments to finance expenses (5) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | |
| Total tax impact of the above operating income & finance expenses adjustments |
(2) | (7) | 6 | (9) | (4) | |
| Tax assessment and deferred tax adjustments (6) | - | - | - | - | 6 | |
| Total adjusted net income - shareholders of the Company | 134 | 115 | 353 | 247 | 389 |
(1) In 2018, capital gain from the sale of the Fire Safety and Oil Additives (P2S5) businesses. In 2017, additional consideration received regarding earnout of 2015 divestitures, capital gain from IDE divestiture and capital gain from deconsolidation of Allana Afar in Ethiopia.
(2) Impairment in value and write-down of assets. In 2018, write-off of Rovita's assets following its divestment and write-off of an intangible asset regarding a specific ICL R&D project related to ICL's phosphate-based products. In 2017, relating to impairment of an intangible asset in Spain, writedown of an investment in Namibia and impairment of assets in China and the Netherlands.
(3) Provision for early retirement and dismissal of employees in accordance with the Company's comprehensive global efficiency plan in its production facilities throughout the group. In 2018, provisions relating to the Company's facilities in the United Kingdom (ICL Boulby) and Israel (ICL Rotem). In 2017, provisions relating to ICL Rotem's facilities in Israel, and to subsidiaries in North America and Europe.
Provision for legal claims. In 2018, an increase of a provision in connection with prior periods in respect of royalties' arbitration in Israel, mostly offset by a VAT refund related to prior periods in Brazil (2002-2015). In 2017, judgment relating to a dispute with the National Company for Roads in Israel regarding damage caused to bridges by DSW, a decision of the European Commission concerning past grants received by a subsidiary in Spain, claims for damages related to the contamination of the water in certain wells at the Suria site in Spain, a provision in connection with prior periods in respect of royalties' arbitration in Israel, reversal of the provision for retroactive electricity charges in connection with prior periods and settlement of the dispute with Great Lakes (a subsidiary of Chemtura Corporation).
Calculation of adjusted EBITDA was made as follows:
| 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | 2017 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | |
| 129 | 84 | 1,158 | 209 | 364 | |
| 94 | 97 | 296 | 286 | 390 | |
| 23 | 36 | 92 | 99 | 124 | |
| 45 | 62 | 110 | 145 | 158 | |
| 4 | 35 | (814) | 44 | 23 | |
| 295 | 314 | 842 | 783 | 1,059 | |
* See "Adjustments to reported operating and net income (Non-GAAP)" above.
| Sales | Expenses | Operating income | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | ||||
| Q3 2017 figures | 1,440 | (1,260) | 180 | |
| Total adjustments Q3 2017* | - | 35 | 35 | |
| Adjusted Q3 2017 figures | 1,440 | (1,225) | 215 | |
| Divested businesses | (160) | 85 | (75) | |
| Adjusted Q3 2017 figures (excluding divested businesses) | 1,280 | (1,140) | 140 | |
| Quantity | (33) | 15 | (18) | |
| Price | 130 | - | 130 | |
| Exchange rate | (6) | 9 | 3 | |
| Raw materials | - | (31) | (31) | |
| Energy | - | (1) | (1) | |
| Transportation | - | (7) | (7) | |
| Operating and other expenses | - | (16) | (16) | |
| Adjusted Q3 2018 figures | 1,371 | (1,171) | 200 | |
| Total adjustments Q3 2018* | - | 4 | 4 | |
| Q3 2018 figures | 1,371 | (1,175) | 196 |
* See "Adjustments to reported operating and net income (Non-GAAP)" above.
| 7-9/2018 | 7-9/2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
||
| Europe | 446 | 33 | 462 | 32 | |
| Asia | 352 | 26 | 339 | 24 | |
| North America | 262 | 19 | 345 | 24 | |
| South America | 204 | 15 | 214 | 15 | |
| Rest of the world | 107 | 7 | 80 | 5 | |
| Total | 1,371 | 100 | 1,440 | 100 | |
Europe – the decrease derives mainly from the divestiture of the Fire Safety, Oil Additives (P2S5) and Rovita businesses together with a decrease in the quantities sold of green phosphoric acid. The decrease was partly offset by an increase in potash quantities sold and phosphate fertilizers selling prices.
Asia – the increase derives mainly from an increase in the quantities sold and selling prices of phosphate fertilizers and bromine-based flame retardants together with an increase in the selling prices of potash and bromine-based industrial solutions. The increase was partly offset by a decline in green phosphoric acid and potash quantities sold.
North America – the decrease derives mainly from the divestiture of the Fire Safety and Oil Additives (P2S5) businesses. The decrease was partly offset by an increase in the selling prices and quantities sold of phosphate fertilizers and in the quantities sold of clear brine fluids.
South America – the decrease derives mainly from a decrease in the quantities sold of potash and phosphate fertilizers. The decrease was partly offset by an increase in potash selling prices.
Rest of the world – the increase derives mainly from an increase in the quantities of dairy protein products sold.
The net financing expenses in the third quarter of 2018 amounted to \$23 million, compared with net financing expenses of \$36 million in the corresponding quarter last year - a decrease of \$13 million. The decrease derives mainly from a decrease in the amount of \$8 million, in respect of the change in exchange rate differences and hedging transactions results, together with a decline in the interest expenses, in the amount of \$5 million, mainly due to the significant reduction of net financial liabilities by using the proceeds received from the sale of the fire safety and oil additives (P2S5) businesses.
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The tax expenses in the third quarter of 2018 amounted to \$45 million, reflecting an effective tax rate of about 26%. The Company's lower tax rate in 2018 compared with the corresponding quarter last year is mainly due to a decrease in the tax rate in the US, lower weight of profits before tax generated in the US following the divestiture of businesses at the end of the first quarter of 2018 and a decrease in tax provisions in Israel.
| Sales | Expenses | Operating income | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | ||||
| YTD 2017 figures | 4,057 | (3,617) | 440 | |
| Total adjustments YTD 2017* | - | 44 | 44 | |
| Adjusted YTD 2017 figures | 4,057 | (3,573) | 484 | |
| Divested businesses | (228) | 128 | (100) | |
| Adjusted YTD 2017 figures (excluding divested businesses) | 3,829 | (3,445) | 384 | |
| Quantity | (90) | 86 | (4) | |
| Price | 286 | - | 286 | |
| Exchange rate | 121 | (131) | (10) | |
| Raw materials | - | (64) | (64) | |
| Energy | - | (7) | (7) | |
| Transportation | - | (22) | (22) | |
| Operating and other expenses | - | (24) | (24) | |
| Adjusted YTD 2018 figures | 4,146 | (3,607) | 539 | |
| Total adjustments YTD 2018* | - | (814) | (814) | |
| YTD 2018 figures | 4,146 | (2,793) | 1,353 |
* See "Adjustments to reported operating and net income (Non-GAAP)" above.
Quantity – the moderate negative quantity impact on the operating income resulted mainly from varied product-mix throughout ICL's different segments. Higher quantities sold of bromine-based flame retardants, phosphorous-based industrial solutions and flame retardants, dairy proteins and specialty agriculture products were more than offset by a decrease in the quantities sold of phosphate fertilizers, green phosphoric acid, brominebased industrial solutions, phosphate-based food additives and potash.
The following table sets forth sales by geographical regions based on the location of the customer:
| 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
|
| Europe | 1,552 | 37 | 1,453 | 36 |
| Asia | 1,019 | 25 | 946 | 23 |
| North America | 744 | 18 | 916 | 23 |
| South America | 514 | 12 | 506 | 12 |
| Rest of the world | 317 | 8 | 236 | 6 |
| Total | 4,146 | 100 | 4,057 | 100 |
Europe – the increase derives mainly from an increase in the quantities sold and selling prices of potash, selling prices of phosphate fertilizers and phosphorous-based flame retardants, quantities sold of specialty agriculture products, together with the positive impact of the upward revaluation of the euro against the dollar. The increase was partly offset mainly as a result of divested businesses together with a decline in green phosphoric acid quantities sold.
Asia – the increase derives mainly from an increase in the selling prices of potash, phosphate fertilizers and bromine-based industrial solutions, selling prices and quantities sold of bromine-based flame retardants and quantities sold of dairy proteins and specialty agriculture products. The increase was partly offset by a decline in green phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizers quantities sold.
North America – the decrease derives mainly from divestiture of the Fire Safety and Oil Additives (P2S5) businesses and a decrease in the quantities sold of potash. The decrease was partly offset by an increase in phosphate fertilizers selling prices and quantities sold.
South America – the increase derives mainly from an increase in potash selling prices, partly offset by a decrease in potash quantities sold.
Rest of the world – the increase derives mainly from an increase in the quantities sold of dairy proteins and clear brine fluids.
The net financing expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 amounted to \$92 million, compared with \$99 million in the corresponding period last year– a decrease of \$7 million. The decrease derives mainly from a decline in the interest expenses, in the amount of \$9 million, mainly due to the significant reduction of net financial liabilities, by using the proceeds received from the sale of the fire safety and oil additives (P2S5) businesses and a decrease in the amount of \$6 million related to the employee benefit provisions. This decrease was partly offset by an increase in respect of the change in exchange rate differences and hedging transaction results, in the amount of \$9 million.
The tax expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 amounted to \$110 million, reflecting an effective tax rate of about 9%, which is significantly lower than the Company's usual tax rate, mainly due to exempt income as a result of the divestment of the businesses at the end of the first quarter of 2018, the devaluation of the shekel against the dollar during the period, which positively impacted the shekel tax obligation in the Israeli subsidiaries and a decrease in tax provisions in Israel.
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Segment revenues, expenses and results include inter-segment transfers, which are priced mainly based on transaction prices in the ordinary course of business – this being based on reports that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. These transfers are eliminated as part of consolidation of the financial statements.
The segment profit is measured based on the operating income, without certain expenses that are not allocated to the operating segments including general and administrative expenses, as it is included in reports that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.
Industrial Products Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Industrial Products
| 7-9/2018 | 7-9/2017 | 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | ||
| Total Sales | 328 | 289 | 976 | 890 | 1,193 | |
| Sales to external customers | 325 | 286 | 965 | 881 | 1,179 | |
| Sales to internal customers | 3 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 14 | |
| Segment profit | 95 | 77 | 267 | 230 | 303 | |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 16 | 15 | 47 | 46 | 61 | |
| Capital expenditures | 14 | 12 | 38 | 32 | 49 |
Results of operations for the period July – September 2018
| Sales analysis | \$ millions | |
|---|---|---|
| Total sales Q3 2017 | 289 | |
| Quantity | 20 | |
| Price | 19 | |
| Exchange rate | - | |
| Total sales Q3 2018 | 328 |
Quantity – the increase derives mainly from an increase in the quantities sold of bromine-based flame retardants and phosphorous-based flame retardants and industrial solutions.
Price – the increase derives mainly from an increase in the selling prices of bromine-based industrial solutions and flame retardants, phosphorousbased flame retardants and magnesia products.
| Segment profit analysis | \$ millions | |
|---|---|---|
| Total segment profit Q3 2017 | 77 | |
| Quantity | 6 | |
| Price | 19 | |
| Exchange rate | (2) | |
| Raw materials | (5) | |
| Energy | - | |
| Transportation | - | |
| Operating and other (expenses) income | - | |
| Total segment profit Q3 2018 | 95 |
Quantity – the positive impact on the segment's profit derives mainly from an increase in the quantities sold of bromine-based flame retardants and phosphorous-based flame retardants and industrial solutions.
Price – the positive impact on the segment's profit derives mainly from an increase in the selling prices of bromine-based industrial solutions and flame retardants, phosphorous-based flame retardants and magnesia products.
Raw materials – the negative impact on the segment's profit derives mainly from an increase in the prices of raw materials used for bromine- and phosphorous-based flame retardants.
Industrial Products Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Results of operations for the period January – September 2018
| Sales analysis | \$ millions | |
|---|---|---|
| Total sales YTD 2017 | 890 | |
| Quantity | 20 | |
| Price | 52 | |
| Exchange rate | 14 | |
| Total sales YTD 2018 | 976 |
| Segment profit analysis | \$ millions | |
|---|---|---|
| Total segment profit YTD 2017 | 230 | |
| Quantity | - | |
| Price | 52 | |
| Exchange rate | (3) | |
| Raw materials | (8) | |
| Energy | (2) | |
| Transportation | 1 | |
| Operating and other (expenses) income | (3) | |
| Total segment profit YTD 2018 | 267 |
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Potash Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Trade actions by the US have pushed up prices for steel and aluminum, which in turn are causing a resumption of domestic production, and consequent demand for raw materials. In addition, several producers have announced investments in their US magnesium operations geared toward supporting domestic automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). As a result of the above, there is a trend of improvement in the US magnesium market.
On October 24, 2018 an anti-dumping and countervailing duty petition was filed to the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission by a US magnesium competitor, alleging that imports of magnesium produced in Israel by Dead Sea Magnesium Ltd. are being subsidized and are being sold at less than fair value in the U.S. market. At this time it is not possible to determine whether either claim will be successful or whether tariffs in any particular amount will be imposed in the future. For additional information, see "Legal Proceedings".
| 7-9/2018 | 7-9/2017 | 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | |
| Total sales | 409 | 372 | 1,108 | 969 | 1,383 |
| Potash sales to external customers | 321 | 315 | 867 | 779 | 1,119 |
| Potash sales to internal customers | 23 | 12 | 56 | 51 | 71 |
| Other and eliminations* | 65 | 45 | 185 | 139 | 193 |
| Gross profit | 171 | 141 | 446 | 345 | 539 |
| Segment profit | 97 | 65 | 235 | 163 | 282 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 32 | 32 | 101 | 92 | 128 |
| Capital expenditures | 72 | 41 | 223 | 151 | 270 |
| Average realized price (in \$)** | 287 | 235 | 271 | 235 | 236 |
* Mainly includes Polysulphate produced in a UK mine, salt produced in underground mines in UK and Spain, magnesium-based products and sales of electricity produced in Israel.
** Potash average realized price (dollar per tonne) is calculated by dividing total potash revenue by total sales' quantities. The difference between FOB price and average realized price is mainly marine transportation costs.
| Thousands of tonnes | 7-9/2018 | 7-9/2017 | 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 1,151 | 1,181 | 3,657 | 3,470 | 4,773 |
| Total sales (including internal sales) | 1,200 | 1,394 | 3,402 | 3,539 | 5,039 |
| Closing inventory | 655 | 597 | 655 | 597 | 400 |
Potash Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Potash – Production and Sales (thousands of tonnes)
Potash Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Results of operations for the period July – September 2018
| Sales analysis | \$ millions | |
|---|---|---|
| Total sales Q3 2017 | 372 | |
| Quantity | (15) | |
| Price | 54 | |
| Exchange rate | (2) | |
| Total sales Q3 2018 | 409 |
Quantity – the decrease derives mainly from a decrease in potash quantities sold mainly to Asia.
Price – the increase derives from an increase in potash selling prices.
Exchange rate – the decrease derives mainly from the devaluation of the euro against the dollar.
| Segment profit analysis | \$ millions | |
|---|---|---|
| Total segment profit Q3 2017 | 65 | |
| Quantity | (9) | |
| Price | 54 | |
| Exchange rate | 1 | |
| Energy | (1) | |
| Transportation | (4) | |
| Operating and other (expenses) income | (9) | |
| Total segment profit Q3 2018 | 97 |
Quantity –the negative impact on the segment's profit derives mainly from a decrease in potash quantities sold mainly to Asia.
Price the positive impact on the segment's profit derives from an increase in potash selling prices.
Potash Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Results of operations for the period January – September 2018
Sales analysis \$ millions
Total sales YTD 2017 969 Quantity (6) Price 120

Total sales YTD 2018 1,108
| Segment profit analysis | \$ millions | |
|---|---|---|
| Total segment profit YTD 2017 | 163 | |
| Quantity | (4) | |
| Price | 120 | |
| Exchange rate | (8) | |
| Energy | (4) | |
| Transportation | (16) | |
| Operating and other (expenses) income | (16) | |
| Total segment profit YTD 2018 | 235 |
Phosphate Solutions Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
The strategy of Phosphate Solutions segment is to be a leading provider of value added specialty solutions based on phosphate for the Industrial, Food and Agriculture markets. The segment's goal is to outgrow the market by enhancing its customer relationships and at the same time optimizing its upstream capabilities directed towards specialties products. The segment operates in two main streams: Phosphate Specialties and Phosphate Commodities. The diversification into higher value-added specialty products leverages ICL's integrated business model and provides it with additional margins on top of the commodity margin. For additional information, see "Performance Overview".
Phosphate Solutions results in the third quarter of 2018 improved compared to the corresponding quarter last year. The improved performance was supported by higher prices of Commodities and Specialties. This was partly offset by the increase in sulphur prices and lower volumes sold.
Phosphate Solutions: Backward Integrated Value Chain

Phosphate Specialties includes phosphate-based food applications and industrial applications, both of which are downstream parts of ICL's phosphate value chain, as well as dairy proteins business. Excluding the divestment of Rovita at the beginning of the third quarter of 2018, global sales of Phosphate Specialties increased by approximately 4% compared to the corresponding quarter last year to \$303 million, while higher prices drove approximately 18% growth in profit to \$46 million.
See below the main highlights in Phosphate Commodities:
| \$ per tonne, | 7-9/2018 | 4-6/2018 | 7-9/2017 | % VS | % VS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOB Morocco | 4-6/2018 | 7-9/2017 | |||
| DAP | 441 | 419 | 352 | 5% | 25% |
| TSP | 354 | 323 | 271 | 10% | 31% |
| Phosphate Rock (68-72% BPL) | 96 | 89 | 86 | 8% | 12% |
| 7-9/2018 | 7-9/2017 | 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | |
| Total Sales | 530 | 520 | 1,604 | 1,550 | 2,037 |
| Sales to external customers | 513 | 495 | 1,530 | 1,478 | 1,938 |
| Sales to internal customers | 17 | 25 | 74 | 72 | 99 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment profit | 63 | 52 | 170 | 126 | 149 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 39 | 44 | 130 | 127 | 172 |
| Capital expenditures | 42 | 42 | 123 | 125 | 154 |
Phosphate Solutions: Backward Integrated Value Chain
| Thousands of tonnes | 7-9/2018 | 7-9/2017 | 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphate rock | |||||
| Production | 1,232 | 1,096 | 3,681 | 3,779 | 4,877 |
| Green phosphoric acid | |||||
| Used for production of phosphate commodities | 148 | 108 | 400 | 336 | 451 |
| Used for production of phosphate specialties | 77 | 72 | 228 | 206 | 281 |
| Other | 5 | 5 | 15 | 22 | 28 |
| Phosphate fertilizers | |||||
| Production | 615 | 490 | 1,685 | 1,539 | 2,094 |
| Sales* | 614 | 564 | 1,726 | 1,790 | 2,291 |
| Pure phosphoric acid | |||||
| Production | 73 | 70 | 220 | 203 | 275 |
* To external customers.
Phosphate Solutions Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Phosphate Solutions: Backward Integrated Value Chain
Phosphate Solutions Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Results of operations for the period July – September 2018
| Sales analysis | \$ millions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sales Q3 2017 | 520 | ||
| Divested businesses | (9) | ||
| Total sales Q3 2017 (excluding divested businesses) | 511 | ||
| Quantity | (27) | ||
| Price | 52 | ||
| Exchange rate | (6) |
Phosphate Solutions Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
| Segment profit analysis | \$ millions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total segment profit Q3 2017 | 52 | ||
| Divested businesses | 1 | ||
| Total segment profit Q3 2017 (excluding divested businesses) | 53 | ||
| Quantity | (9) | ||
| Price | 52 | ||
| Exchange rate | 2 | ||
| Raw materials | (21) | ||
| Energy | - | ||
| Transportation | (3) | ||
| Operating and other (expenses) income | (11) | ||
| Total segment profit Q3 2018 | 63 |
Phosphate Solutions Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Results of operations for the period January – September 2018
| Sales analysis | \$ millions | |
|---|---|---|
| Total sales YTD 2017 | 1,550 | |
| Divested businesses | (9) | |
| Total sales YTD 2017 (excluding divested businesses) | 1,541 | |
| Quantity | (99) | |
| Price | 104 | |
| Exchange rate | 58 | |
| Total sales YTD 2018 | 1,604 |
| Segment profit analysis | \$ millions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total segment profit YTD 2017 | 126 | ||
| Divested businesses | 1 | ||
| Total segment profit YTD 2017 (excluding divested businesses) | 127 | ||
| Quantity | (6) | ||
| Price | 104 | ||
| Exchange rate | 3 | ||
| Raw materials | (43) | ||
| Energy | (1) | ||
| Transportation | (6) | ||
| Operating and other (expenses) income | (8) | ||
| Total segment profit YTD 2018 | 170 |
Innovative Ag Solutions Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
The Company's new Innovative Ag Solutions ("IAS") segment was established on the foundations of ICL's specialty fertilizers business.
The segment aims to achieve global leadership by creating new solutions for its customers, leveraging what the Company believes are the segment's strengths, which include, among others, R&D capabilities, vast agronomic experience, global footprint, backward integration to potash and phosphate and chemistry know-how.
The specialty fertilizers business produces liquid, soluble, slow-release and controlled-release fertilizers.
The IAS segment will also function as ICL's innovative arm, which will seek to focus on R&D, as well as implement digital innovation.
Innovative Ag Solutions Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Results of Operations
| 7-9/2018 | 7-9/2017 | 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | |
| Total Sales | 161 | 154 | 594 | 536 | 692 |
| Sales to external customers | 157 | 149 | 577 | 523 | 671 |
| Sales to internal customers | 4 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 21 |
| Segment profit | 7 | 9 | 55 | 48 | 56 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 5 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 19 |
| Capital expenditures | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 12 |
| Total sales Q3 2017 | 154 | |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | 4 | |
| Price | 3 | |
| Exchange rate | - | |
| Total sales Q3 2018 | 161 | |
Quantity – the increase derives mainly from specialty agriculture products.
Price – the increase derives mainly from an increase in the selling prices of straight fertilizers.
| Segment profit analysis | \$ millions | |
|---|---|---|
| Total segment profit Q3 2017 | 9 | |
| Quantity | 1 | |
| Price | 3 | |
| Exchange rate | - | |
| Raw materials | (3) | |
| Energy | - | |
| Transportation | - | |
| Operating and other (expenses) income | (3) | |
| Total segment profit Q3 2018 | 7 |
Quantity – the minor positive impact on the segment's profit derives mainly from specialty agriculture products.
Price - the positive impact on the segment's profit derives mainly from an increase in the selling prices of straight fertilizers.
Raw materials – the negative impact on the segment's profit derives from an increase in most of the segment's raw materials prices, mainly ammonia and caustic soda.
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Innovative Ag Solutions Segment information as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Results of operations for the period January – September 2018
| Sales analysis | \$ millions | |
|---|---|---|
| Total sales YTD 2017 | 536 | |
| Quantity | 26 | |
| Price | 9 | |
| Exchange rate | 23 | |
| Total sales YTD 2018 | 594 |
Quantity – the increase derives mainly from specialty agriculture products, largely from straight fertilizers, solid TPP and chemicals.
Price the increase derives mainly from an increase in the selling prices of straight fertilizers.
| Segment profit analysis | \$ millions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total segment profit YTD 2017 | 48 | |||
| Quantity | 8 | |||
| Price | 9 | |||
| Exchange rate | 3 | |||
| Raw materials | (12) | |||
| Energy | - | |||
| Transportation | - | |||
| Operating and other (expenses) income | (1) | |||
| Total segment profit YTD 2018 | 55 |
Quantity – the positive impact on the segment's profit derives mainly from specialty agriculture products.
Price – the positive impact on the segment's profit derives mainly from an increase in the selling prices of straight fertilizers.
Exchange rate – the positive impact on the segment's profit derives mainly from the upward revaluation of the euro against the dollar.
Raw materials – the negative impact on the segment's profit derives from an increase in most of the segment's raw materials prices, mainly ammonia and caustic soda.
Set forth below are the highlights of the changes in the cash flows in the third quarter of 2018, compared with the corresponding quarter last year:
In the third quarter of 2018, the cash flows provided by operating activities increased by \$20 million compared with the corresponding quarter last year. The strong results in the current quarter compared with the corresponding quarter last year more than compensated for an increase in the net working capital. The increase was achieved despite the notable contribution from the highly cash generating divested fire safety and oil additives businesses in Q3 2017.
The cash flow used in investing activities in the third quarter of 2018 was \$149 million compared with \$119 million in the corresponding quarter last year. This was impacted mainly by an increase in cash flows used for investments in property, plant and equipment (e.g. investing in P9 pumping station), in the amount of \$47 million. The increase was partly offset by a decrease in deposits.
In the third quarter of 2018, there was an increase of \$66 million in the cash flows used in financing activities compared with the corresponding quarter last year. This increase derives mainly from an increase in the net short term and long term loans repayments and higher dividend payment in the amount of \$24 million, compared with the corresponding quarter last year.
As at September 30, 2018, ICL's net financial liabilities amounted to \$2,205 million, a decrease of \$832 million compared to December 31, 2017. The significant decrease of the net financial liabilities derives mainly from the use of proceeds received from the sale of the Fire Safety and Oil Additives (P2S5) businesses.
The total amount of the securitization facility framework is \$350 million. As at September 30, 2018, ICL had utilized approximately \$348 million of the securitization facility's framework.
In addition, ICL has long-term credit facilities of \$2,026 million and €60 million, of which \$1,946 million was unutilized as at September 30, 2018. As part of the Company efforts to reduce its finance expenses, on October 29, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement according to which, its commitment under certain revolving credit facility agreements will be reduced by a total aggregate amount of \$655 million, to an amount of \$1.2 billion (hereinafter – the agreement). In accordance with the agreement, the maturity date of the \$1.2 billion revolving credit facility has been extended from March 2022 to March 2023, with two options for an extension (at the banks' option) of an additional one year each, so that the final maturity date, if all options are consummated, will be March 2025. All the other material original terms of the revolving credit facility agreements were maintained. The agreement will enter into effect in November 2018.
On May 29, 2018, the Company completed a cash tender offer for any and all of its Series D debentures, senior notes due in 2024 with a coupon of 4.5%. Following the tender offer, the Company repurchased an amount of \$616 million out of the original principal amount of \$800 million.
On May 31, 2018, the Company completed a private offering of senior unsecured notes (hereinafter – Series F Debentures) to institutional investors pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in a total amount of \$600 million, due in 2038. The Series F Debentures carry an annual coupon of 6.375%, to be paid in semiannual installments on May 31 and November 30 of each year, commencing November 30, 2018 and until the repayment date. The Series F Debentures have been rated BBB- by S&P Global Inc. and Fitch Rating Inc. with a stable rating outlook. On October 31, 2018, ICL's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase from time to time up to \$80 million of the Company's series D debentures due in 2024, which following the completion of the tender offer for the series D debentures on May 29, 2018 amount to approximately \$184 million, pursuant to one or more privately negotiated transactions, at a price which shall not exceed the market price of each such repurchase. For further information, see Note 6 to the Company's condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018.
On May 10, 2018 and on June 21, 2018, respectively, the credit rating agency S&P ratified the Company's international credit rating, BBB- with a stable rating outlook, and credit rating agency S&P Ma'alot ratified the Company's credit rating, 'ilAA' with a stable rating outlook.
In July 2018, ICL and YTH agreed to convert their owner's loans in the YPH joint venture (each company holds 50%) in the amount of \$146 million into equity by issuing shares. As a result, the "non-controlling interest" equity balance was increased by \$73 million.
As at the date of the report, the Company is in compliance with the financial covenants stipulated in its financing agreements.
There were no material changes in our critical accounting estimates during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018.
At the General Meeting of the Company's shareholders held on April 24, 2018, all of the items on the Agenda were approved: 1) the service and employment conditions of the Company's incoming CEO, Mr. Raviv Zoller, including equity compensation; 2) a special bonus to the Executive Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, Mr. Johanan Locker, in respect of 2017; and 3) renewal of the management services agreement with the Company's controlling shareholder, Israel Corporation Ltd. For a description of the items detailed above – see also the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Further to that stated in "Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017, on May 14, 2018, Mr. Raviv Zoller entered into office as CEO of the Company, replacing the Company's Acting CEO, Mr. Asher Grinbaum. Pursuant to the approval of the General Meeting of the Company's shareholders, as aforementioned upon entering into office as CEO, Mr. Zoller was granted with an annual equity compensation for 2018 at a total value of ILS 4,000 thousand, consisting of 120,919 restricted shares and 384,615 options exercisable into Company shares. For further information regarding the compensation paid to Mr. Zoller, including the capital compensation granted to Mr. Zoller for 2018, see "Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Further to that stated in "Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017, on May 15, 2018, the formal ruling of the Israel Securities Authority (hereafter: "ISA") has been received in response to the Company's application regarding the manner of implementation of the relative compensation mechanism with respect to external directors. According to the ISA's position, the Company acted lawfully in the manner of implementing the relative compensation to the Company's external directors, since the commencement of implementation of this mechanism in ICL.
On June 6, 2018, Mr. Lior Reitblatt, a director of the Company, gave notice whereby he has independently purchased 58,850 shares of the Company on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, at a total amount of ILS 1 million. The total quantity of shares held by Mr. Reitblatt as of July 31, 2018 is 80,930.
On August 29, 2018, Dr. Miki Haran ceased serving as an external director of the Company.
The Annual General Meeting of the Company's shareholders (the "AGM") was held on August 20, 2018, and all items on the Agenda were approved, as follows:
On May 9, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors decided, after receiving the recommendation and approval of the Company's Audit Committee from May 8, 2018, to appoint Mr. Amir Meshulam as the Company's new Internal Auditor. On August 2018, Mr. Amir Meshulam entered into office, replacing the Company's previous Internal Auditor, Mr. Shmulik Daniel, who has served in his position since August 2014 and left on retirement.
Further to the structural adjustments of the Company's business segments, as described under "Performance Overview", as of August 31, 2018, Mr. Noam Goldstein serves as President of the Potash Segment, Ms. Anat Tal as President of the Industrial Products Segment, Mr. Ofer Lifshitz as President of the Phosphate Solutions Segment, and Mr. Eli Glazer as President of the Innovative Ag Solutions Segment. In addition, as of August 31, 2018 Mr. Noam Goldstein, Ms. Anat Tal and Ms. Miri Mishor, SVP Global IT are considered executive officeholders of the Company. Also further to the structural change, Mr. Hezi Israel, EVP, ICL Corporate Development, M&A and Strategy is no longer considered an executive officeholders of the Company. On November 1, 2018, Mrs. Ilana Fahima joined ICL as EVP, Global HR, replacing Mr. Yakir Menashe which will assume the position of EVP, Global Procurement as of such date. As of the date of her appointment, Mrs. Fahima will be considered as executive officeholder of the Company. Mrs. Fahima's terms of Compensation as well as her entitlement to the insurance, indemnification and exemption arrangements as are currently in effect for the Company's Executive Officers, were approved by the Company's HR & Compensation Committee and Board of Directors on October 25, 2018 and October 31, 2018, respectively.
In the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018, there were no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017.
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Reference is made to "Item 11 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks" in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Legal Proceedings
Derivative Actions
On October 24, 2018, U.S. Magnesium LLC filed petitions for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties with the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission, alleging that imports of magnesium produced in Israel by Dead Sea Magnesium Ltd. are being subsidized and are being sold at less than fair value in the U.S. market. On November 13, 2018 the U.S. Department of Commerce will decide whether or not to initiate an investigation into these petitions. On December 8, 2018 the U.S. International Trade Commission will make a determination whether these petitions, and the related investigations, should proceed. If these petitions proceed and are successful, these petitions could result in the imposition of tariffs on future imports. However, it is not possible to determine at this time whether either claim will be successful or whether tariffs in any particular amount will be imposed in the future.
For further information regarding legal proceedings and other contingencies, see Note 6 to the Company's condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018.
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ICL ranked among top global suppliers for its sustainability efforts by Ecovadis and joins the 'Together for Sustainability' initiative
On October 9, 2018 the Company announced that it received the Silver ranking by EcoVadis, a company that monitors the sustainability efforts of 33,000 companies with global supply chains and ranks their corporate social responsibility ("CSR") activities.
The Silver ranking places ICL among the top 7% of 33,000 global supply companies in all categories, in the top 11% related to environmental activities, and in the top 6% related to labor practices.
In October 2018, the Company joined the Together for Sustainability ("TFS") initiative, a global supplier sustainability initiative which will enable our global procurement organization to enhance its engagement with the supply chain and increase ICL's confidence in the good practices of its suppliers.
The high ranking by EcoVadis together with the TFS initiative, join other achievements recorded by ICL in the sustainability area, and mark a major sustainability milestone to reflect ICL's commitment to continuous improvement in all sustainability areas.
According to the information conveyed to the Company, on June 25, 2018, XT Investments Ltd. (who, up to the sale date, held 20% of the issued share capital of Millennium Investments Elad Ltd. (holding, on its part, 46.94% of Israel Corp. Ltd share capital)) sold 377,662 ordinary shares of the Company that constituted, as at the sale date, approximately 0.03% of the Company's issued share capital, in an off-market transaction according to a rate of ILS 17.10 per share. According to the information conveyed to the Company, following the sale, XT Investments Ltd. does not directly hold any shares of the Company.
On June 5, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement for the sale of the assets and business of its subsidiary, Rovita, for no consideration (hereinafter – the Agreement). Rovita produces commodity milk protein products, using by-products from the whey protein business of Prolactal, which is part of ICL's Phosphate Solutions segment. As part of the sale, the Company engaged with the buyer in a long-term supply agreement whereby the buyer will continue to purchase by-products from the whey protein business of Prolactal.
In July 2018, the Company completed the sale transaction. For further information see Note 6 to the Company's condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018.
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| September 30, 2018 |
September 30, 2017 |
December 31, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | ||
| Current assets | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 102 | 109 | 83 | |
| Short-term investments and deposits | 85 | 86 | 90 | |
| Trade receivables | 1,000 | 1,056 | 932 | |
| Inventories | 1,225 | 1,208 | 1,226 | |
| Assets held for sale | - | 122 | 169 | |
| Other receivables | 269 | 197 | 225 | |
| Total current assets | 2,681 | 2,778 | 2,725 | |
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Investments in equity-accounted investees | 28 | 30 | 29 | |
| Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income | 149 | 253 | 212 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 112 | 139 | 132 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 4,580 | 4,458 | 4,521 | |
| Intangible assets | 672 | 839 | 722 | |
| Other non-current assets | 421 | 359 | 373 | |
| Total non-current assets | 5,962 | 6,078 | 5,989 | |
| Total assets | 8,643 | 8,856 | 8,714 |
| Current liabilities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term credit | 671 | 801 | 822 |
| Trade payables | 686 | 694 | 790 |
| Provisions | 50 | 83 | 78 |
| Liabilities held for sale | - | - | 43 |
| Other current liabilities | 587 | 667 | 595 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,994 | 2,245 | 2,328 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Long-term debt and debentures | 1,721 | 2,658 | 2,388 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 274 | 275 | 228 |
| Long-term employee provisions | 542 | 621 | 640 |
| Provisions | 199 | 180 | 193 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 4 | 10 | 7 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 2,740 | 3,744 | 3,456 |
| Total liabilities | 4,734 | 5,989 | 5,784 |
| Equity | |||
| Total shareholders' equity | 3,775 | 2,789 | 2,859 |
| Non-controlling interests | 134 | 78 | 71 |
| Total equity | 3,909 | 2,867 | 2,930 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 8,643 | 8,856 | 8,714 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
(In millions except per share data)
| For the three-month period ended | For the nine-month period ended | For the year ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2018 |
September 30, 2017 |
September 30, 2018 |
September 30, 2017 |
December 31, 2017 |
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| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | ||
| Sales | 1,371 | 1,440 | 4,146 | 4,057 | 5,418 | |
| Cost of sales | 913 | 970 | 2,799 | 2,814 | 3,746 | |
| Gross profit | 458 | 470 | 1,347 | 1,243 | 1,672 | |
| Selling, transport and marketing expenses | 191 | 194 | 588 | 557 | 746 | |
| General and administrative expenses | 63 | 60 | 195 | 191 | 261 | |
| Research and development expenses | 13 | 12 | 42 | 40 | 55 | |
| Other expenses | 14 | 35 | 38 | 52 | 90 | |
| Other income | (19) | (11) | (869) | (37) | (109) | |
| Operating income | 196 | 180 | 1,353 | 440 | 629 | |
| Finance expenses | 42 | 61 | 125 | 181 | 229 | |
| Finance income | (19) | (25) | (33) | (82) | (105) | |
| Finance expenses, net | 23 | 36 | 92 | 99 | 124 | |
| Share in earnings (losses) of equity-accounted investees | (1) | - | - | 2 | - | |
| Income before income taxes | 172 | 144 | 1,261 | 343 | 505 | |
| Provision for income taxes | 45 | 62 | 110 | 145 | 158 | |
| Net income | 127 | 82 | 1,151 | 198 | 347 | |
| Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interests | (2) | (2) | (7) | (11) | (17) | |
| Net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company |
129 | 84 | 1,158 | 209 | 364 | |
| Earnings per share attributable to the shareholders of the Company: |
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| Basic earnings per share (in dollars) | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.91 | 0.16 | 0.29 |
| Diluted earnings per share (in dollars) | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.91 | 0.16 | 0.29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding: | |||||
| Basic (in thousands) | 1,275,721 | 1,277,588 | 1,275,052 | 1,275,587 | 1,276,072 |
| Diluted (in thousands) | 1,278,780 | 1,279,202 | 1,276,564 | 1,277,195 | 1,276,997 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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| For the three-month period ended | For the nine-month period ended | For the year ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2018 |
September 30, 2017 |
September 30, 2018 |
September 30, 2017 |
December 31, 2017 |
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| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | |
| Net income | 127 | 82 | 1,151 | 198 | 347 |
| Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified subsequently to net income |
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| Currency translation differences | (23) | 39 | (83) | 129 | 152 |
| Net changes of investments at fair value through other comprehensive income |
- | 40 | - | (11) | (57) |
| Tax income (expenses) relating to items that will be reclassified subsequently to net income |
- | (1) | - | 4 | 5 |
| (23) | 78 | (83) | 122 | 100 | |
| Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to net income |
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| Net changes of investments at fair value through other comprehensive income |
7 | - | (52) | - - |
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| Actuarial gains (losses) from defined benefit plan | (5) | 5 | 51 | (4) | (17) |
| Tax income (expense) relating to items that will not be reclassified to net income |
7 | (2) | (2) | - 3 |
|
| 9 | 3 | (3) | (4) | (14) | |
| Total comprehensive income | 113 | 163 | 1,065 | 316 | 433 |
| Comprehensive loss attributable to the non-controlling interests |
(4) | - | (10) | (7) | (13) |
| Comprehensive income attributable to the shareholders of the Company |
117 | 163 | 1,075 | 323 | 446 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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| For the three-month period ended |
For the nine-month period ended |
For the year ended |
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| September 30, 2018 |
September 30, 2017 |
September 30, 2018 |
September 30, 2017 |
December 31, 2017 \$ millions |
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| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | |||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
| Net income | 127 | 82 | 1,151 | 198 | 347 | |
| Adjustments for: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 94 | 97 | 296 | 286 | 390 | |
| Impairment | 3 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 28 | |
| Exchange rate and interest expenses, net | 37 | 12 | 43 | 110 | 137 | |
| Share in (losses) earnings of equity-accounted investees, net | 1 | - | - | (2) | - | |
| Gain from divestiture of businesses | - | - | (841) | (6) | (54) | |
| Other capital losses (gains) | - | 6 | - | (3) | - | |
| Share-based compensation | 4 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 16 | |
| Deferred tax expenses (income) | 37 | (19) | 64 | (12) | (46) | |
| 176 | 112 | (404) | 400 | 471 |
| Change in trade and other receivables 62 (96) (117) (40) 21 Change in trade and other payables (131) 19 (103) (83) (45) (21) (22) (72) (10) (4) Change in provisions and employee benefits Net change in operating assets and liabilities (107) (18) (351) (28) 29 Net cash provided by operating activities 196 176 396 570 847 Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from deposits, net (3) (21) 7 (59) (65) Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (145) (98) (393) (317) (457) Proceeds from divestiture of businesses net from transaction expenses paid - (1) 906 6 6 Proceeds from sale of equity-accounted investee - - - - 168 Dividends from equity-accounted investees - - - 3 3 - - 2 12 12 Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (149) (119) 522 (355) (333) Cash flows from financing activities Dividends paid to the Company's shareholders (56) (32) (176) (181) (237) Receipt of long-term debt 140 251 1,476 896 966 Repayment of long-term debt (241) (259) (1,989) (1,034) (1,387) Short-term credit from banks and others, net 64 13 (193) 129 147 (93) (27) (882) (190) (511) Net cash used in financing activities Net change in cash and cash equivalents (46) 30 36 25 3 Cash and cash equivalents as at the beginning of the period 155 79 88 87 87 Net effect of currency translation on cash and cash - (7) (22) (3) (2) equivalents Cash and cash equivalents included as part of assets held for - - - - (5) sale Cash and cash equivalents as at the end of the period 102 109 102 109 83 |
Change in inventories | (17) | 81 | (59) | 105 | 57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
45 Israel Chemicals Limited Q3 2018 Results
| For the three-month period ended | For the nine-month period ended | For the year ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2018 |
September 30, 2017 |
September 30, 2018 |
September 30, 2017 |
December 31, 2017 \$ millions |
||
| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | |||
| Income taxes paid | 17 | 19 | 35 | 57 | 127 | |
| Interest paid | 21 | 19 | 72 | 74 | 111 | |
| As at | |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2018 |
|
| \$ millions | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1 |
| Trade and other receivables | 34 |
| Inventories | 59 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 26 |
| Intangible assets | 64 |
| Trade payables and other current liabilities | (28) |
| Deferred tax liabilities | (3) |
| Net assets and liabilities | 153 |
| Consideration received in cash (1) | 942 |
| Income tax paid | (35) |
| Cash disposed of | (1) |
| Net cash inflow | 906 |
(1) The consideration received in cash is net of \$11 million transaction expenses. Total consideration includes also preferred equity certificates in the amount of \$57 million.
| Non | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable to the shareholders of the Company | controlling | Total | |||||||
| interests | equity | ||||||||
| Cumulative | Treasury | Total | |||||||
| Share | Share | translation | Capital | shares, | Retained | shareholders' | |||
| capital | premium | adjustments | reserves | at cost | earnings | equity | |||
| \$ millions | |||||||||
| For the three-month period ended September 30, 2018 |
|||||||||
| Balance as at July 1, 2018 | 545 | 186 | (392) | (16) | (260) | 3,647 | 3,710 | 65 | 3,775 |
| Share-based compensation | 1 | 4 | - | (1) | - | - 4 |
- | 4 | |
| Dividends | - | - | - | - | - | (56) | (56) | - | (56) |
| Conversion of subsidiary debt | - | - | - | - | - | - - |
73 | 73 | |
| Comprehensive (income) loss | - | - | (21) | 7 | - | 131 | 117 | (4) | 113 |
| Balance as at September 30, 2018 | 546 | 190 | (413) | (10) | (260) | 3,722 | 3,775 | 134 | 3,909 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
| Non | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable to the shareholders of the Company | controlling | Total | |||||||
| interests | equity | ||||||||
| Cumulative | Treasury | Total | |||||||
| Share | Share | translation | Capital | shares, | Retained | shareholders' | |||
| capital | premium | adjustments | reserves | at cost | earnings | equity | |||
| \$ millions | |||||||||
| For the three-month period ended September 30, 2017 |
|||||||||
| Balance as at July 1, 2017 | 544 | 174 | (393) | 44 | (260) | 2,547 | 2,656 | 78 | 2,734 |
| Share-based compensation | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - 2 |
- | 2 | |
| Dividends | - | - | - | - | - | (32) (32) |
- | (32) | |
| Comprehensive income | - | - | 37 | 39 | - | 87 163 |
- | 163 | |
| Balance as at September 30, 2017 | 545 | 175 | (356) | 83 | (260) | 2,602 | 2,789 | 78 | 2,867 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
| Attributable to the shareholders of the Company | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative Treasury Total |
|||||||||||
| Share | Share | translation | Capital | shares, | Retained | shareholders' | |||||
| capital | premium | adjustments | reserves | at cost | earnings | equity | |||||
| \$ millions | |||||||||||
| For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 |
|||||||||||
| Balance as at January 1, 2018 | 545 | 186 | (333) | 30 | (260) | 2,691 | 2,859 | 71 | 2,930 | ||
| Share-based compensation | 1 | 4 | - | 12 | - | - | 17 | - | 17 | ||
| Dividends | - | - | - | - | - | (176) | (176) | - | (176) | ||
| Conversion of subsidiary debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 73 | 73 | ||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | - | - | (80) | (52) | - | 1,207 | 1,075 | (10) | 1,065 | ||
| Balance as at September 30, 2018 | 546 | 190 | (413) | (10) | (260) | 3,722 | 3,775 | 134 | 3,909 |
| Non | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| controlling | Total | ||||||||
| interests | equity | ||||||||
| Cumulative Treasury |
Total | ||||||||
| shares, Share Share translation Capital |
Retained | shareholders' | |||||||
| capital | premium | adjustments | reserves | at cost | earnings | equity | |||
| \$ millions | |||||||||
| For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 |
|||||||||
| Balance as at January 1, 2017 | 544 | 174 | (481) | 79 | (260) | 2,518 2,574 |
85 2,659 |
||
| Share-based compensation | 1 | 1 - |
11 | - | - | 13 | - 13 |
||
| Dividends | - | - - |
- | - | (121) (121) |
- (121) |
|||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | - | - 125 |
(7) | - | 205 | 323 | (7) 316 |
||
| Balance as at September 30, 2017 | 545 | 175 | (356) | 83 | (260) | 2,602 2,789 |
78 2,867 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
| Non | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| controlling | Total | ||||||||
| interests | equity | ||||||||
| Total | |||||||||
| Share | Share | translation | Capital | shares, | Retained | shareholders' | |||
| capital | premium | adjustments | reserves | at cost | earnings | equity | |||
| \$ millions | |||||||||
| For the year ended December 31, 2017 | |||||||||
| Balance as at January 1, 2017 | 544 | 174 (481) |
79 | (260) | 2,518 | 2,574 | 85 | 2,659 | |
| Share-based compensation | 1 | - 12 |
3 | - | - 16 |
- | 16 | ||
| Dividends | - | - - |
- | - | (177) | (177) | (1) | (178) | |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | - | - 148 |
(52) | - | 350 | 446 | (13) | 433 | |
| Balance as at December 31, 2017 | 545 | 186 (333) |
30 | (260) | 2,691 | 2,859 | 71 | 2,930 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Israel Chemicals Ltd. (hereinafter – the Company or ICL) is a global specialty minerals and chemicals company operating bromine, potash and phosphate mineral value chains in a unique, integrated business model. ICL extracts raw materials from well-positioned mineral assets and utilizes technology and industrial know-how to add value for customers in key agricultural and industrial markets worldwide. ICL focuses on strengthening leadership positions in all of its core value chains. It also plans to strengthen and diversify its offerings of innovative agro solutions by leveraging ICL's existing capabilities and agronomic know-how, as well as the Israeli technological ecosystem. Our operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Innovative Ag Solutions.
ICL is a company domiciled and incorporated in Israel, the shares of which are traded on both the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The Company's main shareholder is Israel Corporation Ltd, a publically traded company in TASE.
The Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Company uses IFRS as its generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" and do not include all the information required in complete, annual financial statements. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements and notes are unaudited and should be read together with the Company's audited financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 20-F as at and for the year ended December 31, 2017 (hereinafter – the Annual Financial Statements), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Except as described below, the accounting policies and assumptions used in preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those used in preparation of the Company's Annual Financial Statements and in the Company's opinion include all the adjustments necessary to fairly present such information. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the Company's expected results for the entire year.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
As from January 1, 2018, the Company initially applies International Financial Reporting Standard 15 (hereinafter in this section - the Standard) which provides guidance on revenue recognition. The Standard establishes two approaches to revenue recognition: at a point in time or over time. The Standard introduces a five-step model for analyzing transactions in order to determine the timing of the recognition and the amount of revenue. In addition, the Standard provides new and broader disclosure requirements than those existing today. The Company elected to apply the Standard using the cumulative effect approach.
The implementation of the Standard did not have a material effect on the financial statements, therefore the balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2018 was not adjusted.
According to the Standard, the Company recognizes revenue when the customer obtains control over the promised goods or services. The revenue is measured according to the amount of the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for the goods or services promised to the customer, other than amounts collected for third parties.
Commencing the first quarter of 2018, the Company applies IFRS 9 (2014) "Financial Instruments" (hereinafter – IFRS 9), which replaces IAS 39 "Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement" (hereinafter – IAS 39), without revision of the comparative data. Implementation of the Standard did not have a material effect on the financial statements and, therefore, the balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2018 was not adjusted.
On the initial implementation date, the Company chose to designate the investment in YTH shares at fair value through other comprehensive income (under IAS 39, the investment in YTH shares was classified as an available-for-sale financial asset).
The Company initially recognizes trade receivables and debt instruments issued on the date that they are created. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized initially on the trade date at which time the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Generally, a financial asset or financial liability is initially measured at fair value. In the case of fair value not through profit and loss, the measurement will be at fair value plus transaction costs directly attributable to acquisition or issuance of the financial asset or financial liability. A trade receivable that does not include a significant financing component is initially measured at the transaction price.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Financial assets are classified at initial recognition to one of the following measurement categories: amortized cost; fair value through other comprehensive income – investments in debt instruments; fair value through other comprehensive income – investments in equity instruments; or fair value through profit or loss.
A financial asset is measured at amortized cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated at fair value through profit or loss: (1) It is held as part of a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect the contractual cash flows; and (2) The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows representing solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
In certain cases, on initial recognition of an equity investment that is not held for trading, the Group irrevocably elects to present subsequent changes in the investment's fair value in other comprehensive income. This election is made on an investment-by-investment basis.
All financial assets not classified as measured at amortized cost or fair value through other comprehensive income, as described above, are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Upon initial recognition, the Group designates financial assets as at fair value through profit or loss if doing so eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch that would otherwise arise.
The Group has balances of trade and other receivables and deposits that are held within a business model whose objective is collecting the contractual cash flows. The contractual cash flows of these financial assets represent solely payments of principal and interest that reflects consideration for the time value of money and the credit risk. Accordingly, these financial assets are measured at amortized cost.
At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether financial assets carried at amortized cost and debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income are credit-impaired. A financial asset is 'credit-impaired' when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset have occurred.
Provisions for expected credit losses of financial assets measured at amortized cost are deducted from the gross carrying amount of the financial assets.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
IFRS 16 replaces IAS 17, Leases and its related interpretations. The standard annuls the existing requirement from lessees to classify leases as operating or finance leases. The new standard presents a unified model for the accounting treatment of all leases according to which the lessee should recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability in its financial statements.
IFRS 16 is applicable for annual periods as of January 1, 2019, with the possibility of early adoption. The Company plans to adopt IFRS 16 as from January 1, 2019.
The Company plans to elect to apply the transitional provision of recognizing a lease liability at the initial application date according to the present value of the future lease payments discounted at a group borrowing rate at that date, and concurrently recognizing a right-of-use asset at the same amount of the liability, adjusted for any prepaid or accrued lease payments that were recognized as an asset or liability before the date of initial application. Therefore, application of the standard is not expected to influence the balance of retained earnings and equity at the date of initial application.
For leases in which the Company is the lessee and which were classified before the date of initial application as operating leases, except for when the Company has elected to apply the standard's expedients as aforesaid, the Company should recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at initial application for all the leases that award it control over the use of identified assets for a specified period of time. Based on the assessment as at September 30, 2018, the changes in the initial application are expected to result in an increase of \$250 million in the balance of right-of-use assets and in the balance of the lease liability.
55 Israel Chemicals Limited Q3 2018 Results
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Accordingly, depreciation and amortization expenses will be recognized in respect of the right-of-use asset, and the need for recognizing impairment of the right-of-use asset will be examined in accordance with IAS 36. Furthermore, financing expenses will be recognized in respect of the lease liability. Therefore, as from the date of initial application, the lease expenses relating to assets leased under an operating lease, will be capitalized and depreciated in subsequent periods as a part of depreciation and amortization expenses and as interest expenses. The Group's discount rates used for measuring the lease liability are in the range of 3.47% to 6.375%.
ICL is a global specialty minerals and chemicals company operating bromine, potash and phosphate mineral value chains in a unique, integrated business model. In order to align with ICL's strategy which is based on enhancing market leadership across its three core-mineral value chains of bromine, potash and phosphate, as well as realizing the growth potential of Innovative Ag Solutions, commencing August 31, 2018, the Company operates via four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Innovative Ag Solutions. The comparative data has been restated in order to reflect the change in the structure of the reportable segments, as stated above.
Industrial Products – Industrial Products segment produces elemental bromine out of a solution that is created in conjunction with the potash production process in Sodom, Israel. Industrial Products segment uses most of the elemental bromine it produces for the self-production of bromine compounds at its production sites in Israel, the Netherlands and China. Bromine compounds are used in various industrial applications such as flame retardants for the electronics, automotive and construction industries, clear brine fluids for oil and gas drillings, biocides for industrial water treatment and intermediates for the pharma, nutraceutical and agriculture industries. In addition, the segment produces several grades of KCl, salt, magnesium chloride and magnesia products as well as phosphorous-based flame retardants and additional phosphorus-based products.
Potash – Potash segment uses an evaporation process to extract potash from the Dead Sea and uses conventional mining to produce potash and salt from a subterranean mine in Spain. The segment markets its potash fertilizers globally and also carries on other intercompany operations not solely related to the potash activities. The segment also mines and produces Polysulphate™ (mined as polyhalite ore) in a subterranean mine in the UK, which is used for a Polysulphate-based product line called FertilizerpluS. The segment also includes magnesium activities under which it produces, markets and sells pure magnesium and magnesium alloys, and also produces dry carnallite and related by-products, including chlorine and sylvinite.
56 Israel Chemicals Limited Q3 2018 Results
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Phosphate Solutions – Phosphate Solutions segment is based on a phosphate value chain which uses phosphate commodity products, such as phosphate rock and fertilizer-grade phosphoric acid ("green phosphoric acid"), for the production of specialty products with higher added value. The segment also produces and markets phosphate-based fertilizers.
Phosphate rock is mined and processed from open pit mines, three of which are located in the Negev Desert in Israel while the fourth is situated in the Yunnan province in China. Sulphuric acid, green phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizers are produced in facilities in Israel, China and Europe.
The Phosphate Solutions segment purifies some of its green phosphoric acid and manufactures thermal phosphoric acid to provide solutions based on specialty phosphate salts and acids for the industrial end markets, such as: oral care, cleaning products, paints and coatings, water treatment, asphalt modification, construction and metal treatment. The specialty phosphate salts and acids are mainly produced in the Company's facilities in US, Brazil, Germany and China. The segment is also a leader in developing and producing functional food ingredients and phosphate additives, which provide texture and stability solutions for the processed meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, beverage and baked goods markets. In addition, the segment supplies pure phosphoric acid to ICL's specialty fertilizers business.
Additionally, the segment produces milk and whey proteins for the food ingredients industry.
Innovative Ag Solutions – Innovative Ag Solutions segment was established on the foundations of ICL's specialty fertilizers business. The segment aims to achieve global leadership by creating new solutions for its customers, leveraging what the Company believes are the segment's strengths ,which include, among others, R&D capabilities, vast agronomic experience, global footprint ,backward integration to potash and phosphate and chemistry know-how.
The specialty fertilizers business produces water soluble fertilizers in the Netherlands and Belgium, liquid fertilizers and soluble fertilizers in Israel and Spain, and controlled-release fertilizers in the Netherlands and the United States. ICL's specialty fertilizers business markets its products worldwide, mainly in Europe, North America, Israel and China.
The segment will also function as ICL's innovative arm, which will seek to focus on R&D, as well as implement digital innovation.
Other Activities – business activities that are not reviewed regularly by the organization's chief operating decision maker.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
The capital investments made by the segments, for each of the reporting periods, include mainly property, plant and equipment and intangible assets acquired in the ordinary course of business and as part of business combinations.
Segment revenues, expenses and results include inter-segment transfers, which are priced mainly based on transaction prices in the ordinary course of business – this being based on reports that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. These transfers are eliminated as part of consolidation of the financial statements.
The segment profit is measured based on the operating income, without certain expenses that are not allocated to the operating segments including general and administrative expenses, as it is included in reports that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.
58 Israel Chemicals Limited Q3 2018 Results
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
| Industrial Products |
Potash | Phosphate Solutions |
Innovative Ag Solutions |
Other Activities |
Adjustments | Consolidated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | |||||||||
| For the three-month period ended September 30, 2018 |
|||||||||
| Sales to external parties | 325 | 368 | 513 | 157 | 8 | - | 1,371 | ||
| Inter-segment sales | 3 | 41 | 17 | 4 | 1 | (66) | - | ||
| Total sales | 328 | 409 | 530 | 161 | 9 | (66) | 1,371 |
| Segment profit | 95 | 97 | 63 | 7 | 1 | - | 263 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and administrative expenses | (63) | ||||||
| Other expenses not allocated to the segments |
(4) | ||||||
| Operating income | 196 | ||||||
| Financing expenses, net | (23) | ||||||
| Share in losses of equity-accounted investee |
(1) | ||||||
| Income before taxes on income | 172 | ||||||
| Capital expenditures | 14 | 72 | 42 | 3 | (1) | - | 130 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment |
16 | 32 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 97 |
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
| Industrial Products | Potash | Phosphate Solutions |
Innovative Ag Solutions |
Other Activities |
Adjustments | Consolidated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | |||||||
| For the three-month period ended September 30, 2017 |
|||||||
| Sales to external parties | 286 | 345 | 495 | 149 | 165 | - | 1,440 |
| Inter-segment sales | 3 | 27 | 25 | 5 | 4 | (64) | - |
| Total sales | 289 | 372 | 520 | 154 | 169 | (64) | 1,440 |
| Segment profit | 77 | 65 | 52 | 9 | 75 | (3) | 275 |
| General and administrative expenses |
(60) | ||||||
| Other expenses not allocated to the segments |
(35) | ||||||
| Operating income | 180 | ||||||
| Financing expenses, net | (36) | ||||||
| Income before taxes on income | 144 | ||||||
| Capital expenditures | 12 | 41 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 100 |
| Depreciation ,amortization and impairment |
15 | 32 | 44 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 111 |
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
| Industrial Products |
Potash | Phosphate Innovative Ag Solutions Solutions |
Other Activities |
Adjustments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | |||||||
| For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 |
|||||||
| Sales to external parties | 965 | 1,009 | 1,530 | 577 | 65 | - | 4,146 |
| Inter-segment sales | 11 | 99 | 74 | 17 | 4 | (205) | - |
| Total sales | 976 | 1,108 | 1,604 | 594 | 69 | (205) | 4,146 |
| Segment profit | 267 | 235 | 170 | 55 | 9 | (2) | 734 |
| General and administrative expenses |
(195) |
| Other income not allocated to the segments |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 1,353 | ||||||
| Financing expenses, net | (92) | ||||||
| Income before taxes on income | 1,261 | ||||||
| Capital expenditures | 38 | 223 | 123 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 394 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment |
47 | 101 | 130 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 313 |
B. Operating segment data (cont'd)
| Industrial Products |
Potash | Phosphate Innovative Ag Solutions Solutions |
Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | ||||||||
| For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 |
||||||||
| Sales to external parties | 881 | 877 | 1,478 | 523 | 298 | - | 4,057 | |
| Inter-segment sales | 9 | 92 | 72 | 13 | 8 | (194) | - | |
| Total sales | 890 | 969 | 1,550 | 536 | 306 | (194) | 4,057 | |
| Segment profit | 230 | 163 | 126 | 48 | 111 | (3) | 675 | |
| General and administrative expenses |
(191) | |||||||
| Other expenses not allocated to the segments |
(44) | |||||||
| Operating income | 440 | |||||||
| Financing expenses, net | (99) | |||||||
| Share in earnings of equity accounted investee |
2 | |||||||
| Income before taxes on income | 343 | |||||||
| Capital expenditures | 32 | 151 | 125 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 321 | |
| Depreciation ,amortization and impairment |
46 | 92 | 127 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 300 |
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
B. Operating segment data (cont'd)
| Industrial Products |
Potash | Phosphate Innovative Ag Solutions Solutions |
Other Activities |
Adjustments | Consolidated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions | ||||||||
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||
| Sales to external parties | 1,179 | 1,258 | 1,938 | 671 | 372 | - | 5,418 | |
| Inter-segment sales | 14 | 125 | 99 | 21 | 12 | (271) | - | |
| Total sales | 1,193 | 1,383 | 2,037 | 692 | 384 | (271) | 5,418 | |
| Segment profit | 303 | 282 | 149 | 56 | 127 | (4) | 913 | |
| General and administrative | (261) | |||||||
| expenses |
| Other expenses not allocated to the segments |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 629 | ||||||
| Financing expenses, net | (124) | ||||||
| Income before taxes on income | 505 | ||||||
| Capital expenditures | 49 | 270 | 154 | 12 | 19 | 3 | 507 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment |
61 | 128 | 172 | 19 | 8 | 30 | 418 |
C. Sales by Geographical Regions
| 7-9/2018 | 7-9/2017 | 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | 2017 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
|
| Europe | 446 | 33 | 462 | 32 | 1,552 | 37 | 1,453 | 36 | 1,918 | 35 |
| Asia | 352 | 26 | 339 | 24 | 1,019 | 25 | 946 | 23 | 1,342 | 25 |
| North America | 262 | 19 | 345 | 24 | 744 | 18 | 916 | 23 | 1,175 | 22 |
| South America | 204 | 15 | 214 | 15 | 514 | 12 | 506 | 12 | 666 | 12 |
| Rest of the world | 107 | 7 | 80 | 5 | 317 | 8 | 236 | 6 | 317 | 6 |
| Total | 1,371 | 100 | 1,440 | 100 | 4,146 | 100 | 4,057 | 100 | 5,418 | 100 |
| 7-9/2018 | 7-9/2017 | 1-9/2018 | 1-9/2017 | 2017 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
\$ millions |
% of sales |
|
| USA | 245 | 18 | 314 | 22 | 688 | 17 | 850 | 21 | 1,091 | 20 |
| China | 226 | 16 | 208 | 14 | 556 | 13 | 511 | 13 | 724 | 13 |
| Brazil | 189 | 14 | 197 | 14 | 472 | 11 | 450 | 11 | 594 | 11 |
| United Kingdom | 86 | 6 | 79 | 5 | 303 | 7 | 245 | 6 | 328 | 6 |
| Germany | 80 | 6 | 93 | 6 | 289 | 7 | 284 | 7 | 378 | 7 |
| France | 71 | 5 | 74 | 5 | 211 | 5 | 198 | 5 | 265 | 5 |
| Spain | 60 | 4 | 61 | 4 | 203 | 5 | 201 | 5 | 264 | 5 |
| Israel | 56 | 4 | 34 | 2 | 160 | 4 | 130 | 3 | 171 | 3 |
| Australia | 40 | 3 | 31 | 2 | 111 | 3 | 57 | 1 | 85 | 2 |
| Italy | 31 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 101 | 2 | 89 | 2 | 121 | 2 |
| All other | 287 | 22 | 325 | 24 | 1,052 | 26 | 1,042 | 26 | 1,397 | 26 |
| Total | 1,371 | 100 | 1,440 | 100 | 4,146 | 100 | 4,057 | 100 | 5,418 | 100 |
64 Israel Chemicals Limited Q3 2018 Results
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
The carrying amounts of certain financial assets and financial liabilities, including cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits and loans, receivables, other non-current financial assets and other debit balances, short-term credit, payables and other credit balances and long-term loans bearing variable interest and other liabilities, correspond to or approximate their fair value.
The following table details the book value and fair value of financial instrument groups presented in the financial statements not in accordance with their fair value:
| September 30, 2018 | September 30, 2017 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount | Fair value | Fair value | Carrying amount Fair value |
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| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | ||
| Loans bearing fixed interest | 243 | 249 | 287 | 296 | 271 | 279 |
| Marketable | 1,224 | 1,227 | 1,250 | 1,294 | 1,247 | 1,291 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-marketable | 277 | 272 | 278 | 287 | 281 | 288 |
| 1,744 | 1,748 | 1,815 | 1,877 | 1,799 | 1,858 | |
The following table presents an analysis of the financial instruments measured at fair value, using a valuation method in accordance with the fair value levels in the hierarchy.
Level definitions:
Level 1: Quoted (unadjusted) prices in an active market for identical instruments.
Level 2: Observed data in the market (directly or indirectly) not included in Level 1 above.
Level 3: Inputs that are not based on observable market data.
| September 30, 2018 |
September 30, 2017 |
December 31, 2017 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | Level 2 | Level 2 | ||
| \$ millions | \$ millions | \$ millions | ||
| Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income (1) | 149 | 253 | 212 | |
| Derivatives used for economic hedging, net | 43 | 51 | 63 | |
| 192 | 304 | 275 | ||
(1) Investment in 15% of the share capital of YTH, which is subject to a three-year lock-up period as required by Chinese law, which will expire in January 2019. Measurement of the fair value of the discount rate in respect of the lock-up period was calculated by use of the Finnerty 2012 Model and is based on an estimate of the period in which the restriction on marketability applies and a standard deviation of the yield on a YTH share in this period. The impact deriving from a possible and reasonable change in these data items, which are not observed, is not material.
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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
| Grant date | Employees entitled |
Number of instruments (Thousands) |
Issuance's details | Instrument terms | Vesting conditions | Expiration date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2018 | Officers and senior employees |
5,554 | An issuance of non marketable and non transferrable options, for no consideration, under the 2014 Equity Compensation Plan (as amended) to 508 ICL officers and senior employees in Israel and overseas, ICL CEO and Chairman of the BOD. |
Upon exercise, each option may be converted into one ordinary share of NIS 1 par value of the Company. |
3 equal tranches: (1) one third at the end of 12 months after the grant date. (2) one third at the end of 24 months after the grant date. (3) one third at the end of 36 months after the grant date. |
March 6, 2025 |
| May 14, 2018 | CEO | 385 | May 14, 2025 | |||
| August 20, 2018 | Chairman of the BOD |
403 | August 20, 2025 |
| March 2018 Options Grant | May 2018 Options Grant | August 2018 Options Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share price | NIS 15.15 (\$4.38)* | NIS 16.54 (\$4.63)* | NIS 19.05 (\$5.20)* |
| Original exercise price | NIS 14.52 (\$4.20)* | NIS 15.76 (\$4.42)* | NIS 18.06 (\$4.93)* |
| Expected volatility | 28.9% | 28.8% | 28.4% |
| Expected life of options (in years) |
7 | 7 | 7 |
| Risk-free interest rate | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Total fair value | \$8 million | \$0.6 million | \$0.7 Million |
| Dividend – exercise price | Reduced on the "ex-dividend" date by the amount of the dividend per share |
Reduced on the "ex-dividend" date by the amount of the dividend per share |
Reduced on the "ex-dividend" date by the amount of the dividend per share |
* The share price and exercise price are translated into dollar based on the exchange rate on the grant date for convenience purposes only.
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The options issued to the employees in Israel are covered by the provisions of Section 102 of the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance. The issuance will be performed through a trustee under the Capital Gains Track. The fair value of the options was calculated using the Black & Scholes model for pricing options. The exercise price is set according to the average closing share price in the TASE during the 30 trading days prior to the grant date and is linked to the CPI that is known on the date of payment. In a case of distribution of a dividend by the Company, the exercise price is reduced on the "ex-dividend" date, by the amount of the dividend per share (gross), based on the amount thereof in NIS on the effective date. The expiration date of the options is 7 years from the grant date.
The expected volatility was determined on the basis of the historical volatility of the Company's share prices. The risk-free interest rate was determined on the basis of the yield to maturity of shekel-denominated Israeli Government debentures, with a remaining life equal to the anticipated life of the options.
Each option may be exercised into one ordinary share of NIS 1 par value of the Company. The ordinary shares issued as a result of exercise of the options have the same rights as the Company's ordinary shares, immediately upon the issuance thereof.
The cost of the embedded benefits of the said plans will be recognized in the income statements over the vesting period.
The cost of grants complying with the Company's policy relating to "Rule 75" (accelerated vesting period for employees whose their age plus their years of employment in the Company exceed 75) is recognized in the income statements through the period commencing at the grant date until the date that the employee complies with "Rule 75" or the vesting date, the earlier .
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
2. Restricted shares
| Grant date | Employees entitled | Number of instruments (Thousands) |
Additional Information Instrument terms | Vesting conditions | Fair value at the grant date (\$ millions) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2018 | Officers and senior employees |
1,726 | The value of the restricted shares was determined according to the closing price on the TASE on the immediately preceding trading day prior to the grant date. |
An issuance for no consideration, under the 2014 Equity Compensation Plan (as amended). |
3 equal tranches: (1) one third at the end of 12 months after the grant date. (2) one third at the end of 24 months after the grant date. (3) one third at the end of 36 months after the grant date. |
8 |
| May 14, 2018 | CEO | 121 | 0.6 | |||
| August 20, 2018 |
Chairman of the BOD |
47 | 0.2 | |||
| ICL's Directors | 81* | Acceleration at January 2019. |
0.4 |
* Estimated amount based on the share price as at August 19, 2018. The final amount of shares will be set based on the share price as at December, 31 2018 which is the day before the physical grant is expected.
The annual general meeting of the Company's shareholders, held on August 20, 2018 approved an annual bonus for 2017 in an amount of NIS 1,198,000 (approx. \$330,939) and a special bonus in an amount of NIS 1,800,000 (approx. \$497,238), to the Company's retired acting CEO Mr. Grinbaum. Pursuant to the annual general meeting's resolution, an amount of NIS 530,000 (approx. \$146,408), reflecting the relative portion of the special bonus for the period Mr. Grinbaum had served as acting CEO in 2018 (i.e. until May 2018), will be paid during 2019 and subject to certain conditions to be met.
| Decision date for dividend distribution by the Board of Directors | Actual date of dividend distribution | Distributed amount (\$ millions) |
Dividend per share (\$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2018 | March 14, 2018 | 70 | 0.05 |
| May 10, 2018 | June 20, 2018 | 52 | 0.04 |
| July 31, 2018 | September 4, 2018 | 56 | 0.04 |
| October 31, 2018 (after the date of the report)* | December 19, 2018 | 66 | 0.05 |
* The dividend will be distributed on December 19, 2018 with a record date for eligibility for the dividend of December 4, 2018.
In July 2018, ICL and YTH agreed to convert their owner's loans in the YPH joint venture (each company holds 50%) in the amount of \$146 million into equity by issuing shares. As a result, the "non-controlling interest" equity balance was increased by \$73 million.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
On May 16, 2018, ATD filed an administrative petition against the Appeal Committee wherein it requests the Court to order that: (1) the Appeals Committee's ruling is void, as well as any permit issued by virtue thereof for ponds 4 and 5; (2) the "relief" in implementation of the outline plan applying to the region, as provided in the Appeals Committee ruling, constitutes a breach of the provisions of the outline plan applying to the region; and (3) the Local Committee shall act to enforce the law and abstain from further planning procedures and permits until such enforcement actions are taken.
On October 11, 2018, the court approved a settlement agreement between the petitioner and the Company and endorsed it as a verdict. The approved settlement comprises of various agreements, the main ones being the withdrawal of the petition in return for the re-deliberation of the Appeals Committee on its aforementioned resolution (regarding both parts of pond 5), once the settlement agreement is submitted for review by the Appeal's Committee. On October 24, 2018, the Appeals Committee approved the use of the "relief" in implementation of the outline plan applying to both sections of pond 5, as stated above, in force until December 31, 2020. The building and use permits for pond 5 are expected to be issued in early November 2018, subject to the Company meeting all permit requirements.
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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
According to the statement of claim, the plaintiff requests, among other things, that the Court rules in his favor and in favor of the Represented Group, awarding them compensation for the damages allegedly caused to them, in the total amount of NIS 56 million (about \$15 million), based on a calculation pursuant to the "difference test", measuring the difference between the price of a product and its cost, as described in the statement of claim, or in the amount of about NIS 73 million (about \$20 million), based on the "comparison test", comparing the price of a product to its price in other markets, as described in the statement of claim. It should be noted that the Company's total sales of solid phosphate fertilizers in Israel during 2017 were negligible. The Company is reviewing the application and will submit its position to the Court as required by law. As at the date of the report, considering the early stage of the proceeding, the Company is unable to assess the chances the application will be accepted.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
Considering the aforesaid, in the second quarter the Company recognized an expense in the amount of \$5 million due to the signing bonus, which is presented under "salary expenses" in the statement of income.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
9.2 On May 31, 2018, the Company completed a private offering of senior unsecured notes (hereinafter – Series F Debentures) to institutional investors pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in a total amount of \$600 million, due May 31, 2038. The Series F Debentures carry an annual coupon of 6.375%, to be paid in semiannual installments on May 31 and November 30 of each year, commencing November 30, 2018 and up to the final repayment date. The issuance price of the Series F Debentures was identical to their carrying amount with a yield of 6.375%.
According to the terms of the Series F Debentures, the Company is required to comply with certain covenants, including limitations on liens, restrictions on sale and lease-back transactions and standard restrictions on merger and/or transfer of assets. The Company is also required to offer to repurchase the Series F Debentures upon the occurrence of a "change of control" event, as defined in the indenture for the Series F Debentures. In addition, the terms of the Series F Debentures include customary events of default, including a cross-acceleration to other material indebtedness.
The Company is entitled to optionally repay the outstanding Series F Debentures at any time prior to the final repayment date, under certain terms, subject to payment of an agreed early repayment premium. The Series F Debentures have been rated BBB- by S&P Global Inc. and Fitch Rating Inc. with a stable rating outlook.
Concurrently, NPA filed an application for certification of a class action against the Company, Rotem and past and present officers of the Company and Rotem (jointly hereinafter - the Respondents), with respect to the Ashalim incident. According to NPA, the Respondents, jointly and/or severally, are liable for compensation due to the Ashalim incident, among other things by virtue of torts law and/or unjust enrichment law and by virtue of any other law. In the Application, the Court was requested, among other things, to issue orders the purpose of which is to take all necessary measures to prevent the recurrence of the environmental hazard, and also to cooperate with NPA and the State's authorities in order to minimize the ecological and environmental damage and see to restoration of the nature reserve. Furthermore, the Court was requested to grant monetary relief to the public injured by the ecological and environmental damage, and to grant a monetary relief for the purpose of the restoration of the nature reserve, in the aggregate amount of NIS 397 million (about \$110 million). The Company is studying the applications and considering its legal steps. In light of the preliminary stages of the applications and the scarcity of similar precedents, it is difficult, at this stage, to estimate the outcome of this proceeding.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
On May 16, 2018, the Company was served with a motion for discovery and perusal of documents (hereinafter – the Motion), filed with the Tel Aviv District Court, by a shareholder of the Company (hereinafter – the Movant), as a preliminary proceeding in preparation for the possible filing of an application for certification of a multiple derivative action against officers of the Company and Rotem who, according to the Movant, caused the alleged damages incurred and to be incurred by the Company as a result of the Ashalim incident. In August 2018, the Company submitted its position to the Court.
In March 2018, an application for certification of a claim as a class action was filed with the District Court in Be'er Sheva by two groups: the first class constituting the entire public in the State of Israel and the second class constituting visitors of Bokek stream and the Dead Sea (hereinafter – the Applicants), against the subsidiaries, Rotem Amfert Negev Ltd. and Periclase Dead Sea Ltd. (hereinafter – the Respondents).
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
According to the claim, the Respondents have allegedly caused continuous, severe and extreme environmental hazards through pollution of the "Judea group – Zafit formation" groundwater aquifer (hereinafter – the Aquifer) and the Ein Bokek spring with industrial wastewater, and in doing so the Respondents have violated various provisions of property law and environmental protection law, including the provisions of the Law for Prevention of Environmental Hazards and the Water Law, as well as violations relating to the Torts Ordinance – breach of statutory duty, negligence and unjust enrichment.
As a result, the Court was requested to order the Respondents to eliminate the proprietary violation in reference to the Aquifer and Bokek stream by restoration thereof and to pay the public compensation in an estimated amount of NIS 1.4 billion (about \$410 million). In the Company's estimate, considering the early stage of the proceeding and due to unprecedented questions that arise from the request, it is not possible to assess, at this stage, the chances the application will be accepted.
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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.
By: /s/ Kobi Altman
Name: Kobi Altman Title: Chief Financial Officer
By: /s/ Lisa Haimovitz
Name: Lisa Haimovitz Title: Senior Vice President and Global General Counsel
Date: November 1, 2018
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