07/28/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/28/2021 04:06
in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 20-F provides disclosure regarding the arbitration proceedings between the Company's subsidiary ICL Europe Coöperatief U.A. ('ICLEurope') and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia ('Ethiopia'), that were administrated by the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration. ICL Europe commenced this arbitration to assert claims against Ethiopia under the Netherlands-Ethiopia Bilateral Investment Treaty ('BIT') seeking compensation for losses to its investment in its Ethiopian potash project due to mistreatment by the Ethiopian Government. ICL Europe claimed that the Ethiopian tax authority imposed a discriminatory, arbitrary and baseless tax on ICL Europe's Ethiopian project company, Allana Potash Afar Plc ('AllanaAfar'). On July 9, 2021, the arbitration tribunal rendered its award. Despite indications that Ethiopia's tax assessment was flawed, the tribunal interpreted the BIT as significantly limiting the BIT's protections in relation to disputes regarding taxation. Among other things, this had the significant effect of precluding ICL Europe's claims that Ethiopia violated the requirement to accord fair and equitable treatment to ICL Europe's investments in Ethiopia. Consequently, the tribunal rejected ICL Europe's claims and ordered ICL Europe to pay an amount of approximately $2.5 million as reimbursement of arbitration costs in accordance with the applicable arbitration rules. Since 2017, Allana Afar is not included in ICL's consolidated financial statements. This award does not have a material impact on the Company's Financial Statements.
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(2) |
The Annual reports provides disclosure regarding the agreement with Energean to supply natural gas (NG) and its announcement from June 2020, regarding postponement of the gas supply until the first quarter of 2022. In May 2021, Energean announced that the gas supply is expected to be further postponed until mid-2022. The Company reserves all of its rights in relation with Energean's announcements. No significant impact is expected on the Company following the said delay.
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June 30,
2021 |
June 30,
2020 |
December 31, 2020
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
Current assets
|
|||
Cash and cash equivalents
|
318
|
323
|
214
|
Short-term investments and deposits
|
92
|
86
|
100
|
Trade receivables
|
1,097
|
831
|
883
|
Inventories
|
1,207
|
1,202
|
1,250
|
Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income
|
180
|
38
|
53
|
Prepaid expenses and other receivables
|
344
|
384
|
341
|
Total current assets
|
3,238
|
2,864
|
2,841
|
Non-current assets
|
|||
Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income
|
-
|
76
|
83
|
Deferred tax assets
|
143
|
116
|
127
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
5,601
|
5,228
|
5,550
|
Intangible assets
|
725
|
634
|
670
|
Other non-current assets
|
373
|
308
|
393
|
Total non-current assets
|
6,842
|
6,362
|
6,823
|
Total assets
|
10,080
|
9,226
|
9,664
|
Current liabilities
|
|||
Short-term debt
|
630
|
544
|
679
|
Trade payables
|
801
|
720
|
740
|
Provisions
|
55
|
51
|
54
|
Other payables
|
659
|
576
|
704
|
Total current liabilities
|
2,145
|
1,891
|
2,177
|
Non-current liabilities
|
|||
Long-term debt and debentures
|
2,212
|
2,297
|
2,053
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
368
|
305
|
326
|
Long-term employee liabilities
|
622
|
579
|
655
|
Long-term provisions and accruals
|
278
|
227
|
267
|
Other
|
76
|
69
|
98
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
3,556
|
3,477
|
3,399
|
Total liabilities
|
5,701
|
5,368
|
5,576
|
Equity
|
|||
Total shareholders' equity
|
4,201
|
3,722
|
3,930
|
Non-controlling interests
|
178
|
136
|
158
|
Total equity
|
4,379
|
3,858
|
4,088
|
Total liabilities and equity
|
10,080
|
9,226
|
9,664
|
For the three-month
period ended
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For the six-month
period ended
|
For the year ended
|
|||
June 30, 2021
|
June 30, 2020
|
June 30, 2021
|
June 30, 2020
|
December 31, 2020
|
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$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
Sales
|
1,617
|
1,203
|
3,127
|
2,522
|
5,043
|
Cost of sales
|
1,047
|
883
|
2,062
|
1,802
|
3,553
|
Gross profit
|
570
|
320
|
1,065
|
720
|
1,490
|
Selling, transport and marketing expenses
|
246
|
183
|
475
|
371
|
766
|
General and administrative expenses
|
67
|
56
|
129
|
120
|
232
|
Research and development expenses
|
14
|
10
|
29
|
24
|
54
|
Other expenses
|
25
|
244
|
30
|
246
|
256
|
Other income
|
(25)
|
(4)
|
(26)
|
(4)
|
(20)
|
Operating income (loss)
|
243
|
(169)
|
428
|
(37)
|
202
|
Finance expenses
|
64
|
54
|
62
|
88
|
219
|
Finance income
|
(34)
|
(23)
|
(12)
|
(5)
|
(61)
|
Finance expenses, net
|
30
|
31
|
50
|
83
|
158
|
Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
Income (loss) before income taxes
|
214
|
(199)
|
379
|
(118)
|
49
|
Provision for income taxes
|
64
|
(33)
|
87
|
(13)
|
25
|
Net income (loss)
|
150
|
(166)
|
292
|
(105)
|
24
|
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interests
|
10
|
2
|
17
|
3
|
13
|
Net income (loss) attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
140
|
(168)
|
275
|
(108)
|
11
|
Earnings per share attributable to the shareholders of the Company:
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|||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars)
|
0.11
|
(0.13)
|
0.22
|
(0.08)
|
0.01
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars)
|
0.11
|
(0.13)
|
0.22
|
(0.08)
|
0.01
|
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding:
|
|||||
Basic (in thousands)
|
1,281,977
|
1,280,524
|
1,281,192
|
1,279,977
|
1,280,026
|
Diluted (in thousands)
|
1,285,658
|
1,280,721
|
1,284,873
|
1,280,175
|
1,280,273
|
For the three-month period ended
|
For the six-month period ended
|
For the year ended
|
|||
June 30, 2021
|
June 30, 2020
|
June 30, 2021
|
June 30, 2020
|
December 31, 2020
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
Net income (loss)
|
150
|
(166)
|
292
|
(105)
|
24
|
Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified subsequently to net income
|
|||||
Currency translation differences
|
46
|
29
|
(18)
|
(35)
|
118
|
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges transferred to the statement of income
|
(13)
|
(20)
|
16
|
(2)
|
(54)
|
Effective portion of the change in fair value of cash flow hedges
|
11
|
42
|
(26)
|
(9)
|
53
|
Tax relating to items that will be reclassified subsequently to net income
|
-
|
(5)
|
2
|
3
|
-
|
44
|
46
|
(26)
|
(43)
|
117
|
|
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to net income
|
|||||
Net changes of investments at fair value through other comprehensive income
|
91
|
(22)
|
119
|
(14)
|
18
|
Gains (losses) from defined benefit plans
|
8
|
(6)
|
18
|
12
|
(15)
|
Tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to net income
|
(13)
|
-
|
(15)
|
(5)
|
(6)
|
86
|
(28)
|
122
|
(7)
|
(3)
|
|
Total comprehensive income (loss)
|
280
|
(148)
|
388
|
(155)
|
138
|
Comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interests
|
14
|
5
|
20
|
-
|
23
|
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
266
|
(153)
|
368
|
(155)
|
115
|
For the three-month period ended
|
For the six-month period ended
|
For the year ended
|
|||
June 30, 2021
|
June 30, 2020
|
June 30, 2021
|
June 30, 2020
|
December 31, 2020
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|||||
Net income (loss)
|
150
|
(166)
|
292
|
(105)
|
24
|
Adjustments for:
|
|||||
Depreciation and amortization
|
124
|
119
|
241
|
237
|
489
|
(Reversal of) Impairment of fixed assets
|
(9)
|
90
|
(9)
|
90
|
90
|
Exchange rate, interest and derivative, net
|
-
|
14
|
53
|
97
|
90
|
Tax expenses (income)
|
64
|
(33)
|
87
|
(13)
|
25
|
Change in provisions
|
12
|
153
|
(9)
|
128
|
113
|
Other
|
8
|
4
|
10
|
8
|
5
|
199
|
347
|
373
|
547
|
812
|
|
Change in inventories
|
(3)
|
34
|
27
|
62
|
54
|
Change in trade receivables
|
(27)
|
111
|
(174)
|
(75)
|
(89)
|
Change in trade payables
|
36
|
(4)
|
75
|
67
|
84
|
Change in other receivables
|
(31)
|
(8)
|
(40)
|
(14)
|
5
|
Change in other payables
|
(17)
|
(87)
|
(29)
|
(59)
|
54
|
Net change in operating assets and liabilities
|
(42)
|
46
|
(141)
|
(19)
|
108
|
Interests paid
|
(37)
|
(36)
|
(55)
|
(56)
|
(109)
|
Income taxes paid, net of refund
|
(28)
|
(14)
|
(21)
|
(24)
|
(31)
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
242
|
177
|
448
|
343
|
804
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|||||
Proceeds from deposits and investments, net
|
90
|
17
|
98
|
29
|
34
|
Business combinations
|
-
|
-
|
(64)
|
(27)
|
(27)
|
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
|
(151)
|
(161)
|
(298)
|
(300)
|
(626)
|
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses net of transaction expenses
|
-
|
17
|
-
|
17
|
26
|
Other
|
3
|
4
|
3
|
5
|
10
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
(58)
|
(123)
|
(261)
|
(276)
|
(583)
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|||||
Dividends paid to the Company's shareholders
|
(67)
|
(30)
|
(101)
|
(53)
|
(118)
|
Receipt of long-term debt
|
187
|
355
|
497
|
877
|
1,175
|
Repayments of long-term debt
|
(144)
|
(408)
|
(455)
|
(551)
|
(1,133)
|
Receipts (repayments) of short-term debt, net
|
25
|
(99)
|
(16)
|
(108)
|
(52)
|
Receipts (payments) from transactions in derivatives
|
(32)
|
14
|
(18)
|
(2)
|
24
|
Other
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
|
(31)
|
(168)
|
(93)
|
163
|
(105)
|
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
|
153
|
(114)
|
94
|
230
|
116
|
Cash and cash equivalents as at the beginning of the period
|
157
|
434
|
214
|
95
|
95
|
Net effect of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents
|
8
|
3
|
10
|
(2)
|
3
|
Cash and cash equivalents as at the end of the period
|
318
|
323
|
318
|
323
|
214
|
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
Non-controlling interests
|
Total
equity
|
|||||||
Share
capital
|
Share premium
|
Cumulative translation adjustments
|
Capital reserves
|
Treasury shares,
at cost
|
Retained earnings
|
Total shareholders' equity
|
|||
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2021
|
|||||||||
Balance as at April 1, 2021
|
546
|
207
|
(397)
|
43
|
(260)
|
3,861
|
4,000
|
164
|
4,164
|
Share-based compensation
|
1
|
10
|
-
|
(9)
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
2
|
Dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(67)
|
(67)
|
-
|
(67)
|
Comprehensive Income
|
-
|
-
|
42
|
77
|
-
|
147
|
266
|
14
|
280
|
Balance as at June 30, 2021
|
547
|
217
|
(355)
|
111
|
(260)
|
3,941
|
4,201
|
178
|
4,379
|
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
Non-controlling interests
|
Total
equity
|
|||||||
Share
capital
|
Share premium
|
Cumulative translation adjustments
|
Capital reserves
|
Treasury shares,
at cost
|
Retained earnings
|
Total shareholders' equity
|
|||
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2020
|
|||||||||
Balance as at April 1, 2020
|
546
|
199
|
(500)
|
(12)
|
(260)
|
3,930
|
3,903
|
131
|
4,034
|
Share-based compensation
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
2
|
Dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(30)
|
(30)
|
-
|
(30)
|
Comprehensive Income (loss)
|
-
|
-
|
26
|
(5)
|
-
|
(174)
|
(153)
|
5
|
(148)
|
Balance as at June 30, 2020
|
546
|
200
|
(474)
|
(16)
|
(260)
|
3,726
|
3,722
|
136
|
3,858
|
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
Non-controlling interests
|
Total
equity
|
|||||||
Share
capital
|
Share premium
|
Cumulative translation adjustments
|
Capital reserves
|
Treasury shares,
at cost
|
Retained earnings
|
Total shareholders' equity
|
|||
$ millions
|
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2021
|
|||||||||
Balance as at January 1, 2021
|
546
|
204
|
(334)
|
22
|
(260)
|
3,752
|
3,930
|
158
|
4,088
|
Share-based compensation
|
1
|
13
|
-
|
(10)
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
4
|
Dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(101)
|
(101)
|
-
|
(101)
|
Comprehensive income
|
-
|
-
|
(21)
|
99
|
-
|
290
|
368
|
20
|
388
|
Balance as at June 30, 2021
|
547
|
217
|
(355)
|
111
|
(260)
|
3,941
|
4,201
|
178
|
4,379
|
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
Non-controlling interests
|
Total
equity
|
|||||||
Share
capital
|
Share premium
|
Cumulative translation adjustments
|
Capital reserves
|
Treasury shares,
at cost
|
Retained earnings
|
Total shareholders' equity
|
|||
$ millions
|
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2020
|
|||||||||
Balance as at January 1, 2020
|
546
|
198
|
(442)
|
3
|
(260)
|
3,880
|
3,925
|
136
|
4,061
|
Share-based compensation
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
5
|
Dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(53)
|
(53)
|
-
|
(53)
|
Comprehensive loss
|
-
|
-
|
(32)
|
(22)
|
-
|
(101)
|
(155)
|
-
|
(155)
|
Balance as at June 30, 2020
|
546
|
200
|
(474)
|
(16)
|
(260)
|
3,726
|
3,722
|
136
|
3,858
|
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
|
Non-controlling interests
|
Total
equity
|
|||||||
Share
capital
|
Share premium
|
Cumulative translation adjustments
|
Capital reserves
|
Treasury shares,
at cost
|
Retained earnings
|
Total shareholders' equity
|
|||
$ millions
|
For the year ended December 31, 2020
|
|||||||||
Balance as at January 1, 2020
|
546
|
198
|
(442)
|
3
|
(260)
|
3,880
|
3,925
|
136
|
4,061
|
Share-based compensation
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
8
|
Dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(118)
|
(118)
|
(1)
|
(119)
|
Comprehensive income
|
-
|
-
|
108
|
17
|
-
|
(10)
|
115
|
23
|
138
|
Balance as at December 31, 2020
|
546
|
204
|
(334)
|
22
|
(260)
|
3,752
|
3,930
|
158
|
4,088
|
|
A. |
The Reporting Entity
|
|
B. |
Material events in the reporting period
|
|
A. |
Basis of Preparation
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Innovative Ag Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2021
|
|||||||
Sales to external parties
|
406
|
370
|
599
|
235
|
7
|
-
|
1,617
|
Inter-segment sales
|
4
|
42
|
24
|
2
|
-
|
(72)
|
-
|
Total sales
|
410
|
412
|
623
|
237
|
7
|
(72)
|
1,617
|
Segment profit (loss)
|
114
|
43
|
77
|
20
|
(2)
|
(16)
|
236
|
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
|
7
|
||||||
Operating income
|
243
|
||||||
Financing expenses, net
|
(30)
|
||||||
Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
|
1
|
||||||
Income before income taxes
|
214
|
||||||
Depreciation, amortization and impairment
|
14
|
42
|
57
|
7
|
1
|
(6)
|
115
|
Capital expenditures
|
14
|
72
|
68
|
5
|
2
|
3
|
164
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Innovative Ag Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2020
|
|||||||
Sales to external parties
|
281
|
301
|
421
|
193
|
7
|
-
|
1,203
|
Inter-segment sales
|
4
|
39
|
18
|
3
|
2
|
(66)
|
-
|
Total sales
|
285
|
340
|
439
|
196
|
9
|
(66)
|
1,203
|
Segment profit (loss)
|
70
|
38
|
8
|
15
|
(2)
|
(1)
|
128
|
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
|
(297)
|
||||||
Operating loss
|
(169)
|
||||||
Financing expenses, net
|
(31)
|
||||||
Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
|
1
|
||||||
Loss before income taxes
|
(199)
|
||||||
Depreciation, amortization and impairment
|
18
|
42
|
52
|
7
|
-
|
131
|
250
|
Capital expenditures
|
24
|
55
|
63
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
146
|
Capital expenditures as part of business combination
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(2)
|
-
|
(2)
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Innovative Ag Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2021
|
|||||||
Sales to external parties
|
800
|
716
|
1,124
|
473
|
14
|
-
|
3,127
|
Inter-segment sales
|
8
|
81
|
44
|
5
|
1
|
(139)
|
-
|
Total sales
|
808
|
797
|
1,168
|
478
|
15
|
(139)
|
3,127
|
Segment profit (loss)
|
219
|
72
|
117
|
42
|
(4)
|
(25)
|
421
|
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
|
7
|
||||||
Operating income
|
428
|
||||||
Financing expenses, net
|
(50)
|
||||||
Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
|
1
|
||||||
Income before income taxes
|
379
|
||||||
Depreciation, amortization and impairment
|
31
|
79
|
111
|
14
|
1
|
(4)
|
232
|
Capital expenditures
|
31
|
137
|
119
|
9
|
3
|
6
|
305
|
Capital expenditures as part of business combination
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
70
|
-
|
-
|
70
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Innovative Ag Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2020
|
|||||||
Sales to external parties
|
642
|
572
|
904
|
389
|
15
|
-
|
2,522
|
Inter-segment sales
|
7
|
82
|
37
|
6
|
2
|
(134)
|
-
|
Total sales
|
649
|
654
|
941
|
395
|
17
|
(134)
|
2,522
|
Segment profit (loss)
|
173
|
52
|
17
|
29
|
(2)
|
(9)
|
260
|
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
|
(297)
|
||||||
Operating loss
|
(37)
|
||||||
Financing expenses, net
|
(83)
|
||||||
Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
|
2
|
||||||
Loss before income taxes
|
(118)
|
||||||
Depreciation, amortization and impairment
|
35
|
81
|
101
|
12
|
7
|
132
|
368
|
Capital expenditures
|
45
|
116
|
124
|
7
|
4
|
1
|
297
|
Capital expenditures as part of business combination
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
25
|
-
|
25
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Innovative Ag Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the year ended December 31, 2020
|
|||||||
Sales to external parties
|
1,242
|
1,183
|
1,871
|
715
|
32
|
-
|
5,043
|
Inter-segment sales
|
13
|
163
|
77
|
16
|
3
|
(272)
|
-
|
Total sales
|
1,255
|
1,346
|
1,948
|
731
|
35
|
(272)
|
5,043
|
Segment profit (loss)
|
303
|
120
|
66
|
40
|
(5)
|
(15)
|
509
|
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
|
(307)
|
||||||
Operating income
|
202
|
||||||
Financing expenses, net
|
(158)
|
||||||
Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
|
5
|
||||||
Income before income taxes
|
49
|
||||||
Depreciation, amortization and impairment
|
77
|
166
|
210
|
25
|
3
|
98
|
579
|
Capital expenditures
|
84
|
296
|
275
|
20
|
6
|
15
|
696
|
Capital expenditures as part of business combination
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
26
|
-
|
26
|
4-6/2021
|
4-6/2020
|
1-6/2021
|
1-6/2020
|
1-12/2020
|
||||||
$
millions
|
% of
sales
|
$
millions
|
% of
sales
|
$
millions
|
% of
sales
|
$
millions
|
% of
sales
|
$
millions
|
% of
sales
|
China
|
255
|
16
|
216
|
18
|
500
|
16
|
357
|
14
|
806
|
16
|
USA
|
245
|
15
|
173
|
14
|
520
|
17
|
405
|
16
|
793
|
16
|
Brazil
|
230
|
14
|
122
|
10
|
316
|
10
|
216
|
9
|
447
|
9
|
Germany
|
94
|
6
|
76
|
6
|
189
|
6
|
177
|
7
|
327
|
6
|
United Kingdom
|
88
|
5
|
73
|
6
|
215
|
7
|
189
|
7
|
336
|
7
|
Israel
|
75
|
5
|
71
|
6
|
138
|
4
|
130
|
5
|
260
|
5
|
France
|
67
|
4
|
59
|
5
|
141
|
5
|
124
|
5
|
238
|
5
|
Spain
|
66
|
4
|
52
|
4
|
148
|
5
|
124
|
5
|
243
|
5
|
India
|
61
|
4
|
34
|
3
|
86
|
3
|
82
|
3
|
194
|
4
|
Austria
|
44
|
3
|
31
|
3
|
71
|
2
|
57
|
2
|
103
|
2
|
All other
|
392
|
24
|
296
|
25
|
803
|
25
|
661
|
27
|
1,296
|
25
|
Total
|
1,617
|
100
|
1,203
|
100
|
3,127
|
100
|
2,522
|
100
|
5,043
|
100
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Innovative Ag Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2021
|
|||||||
Europe
|
142
|
96
|
185
|
113
|
6
|
(23)
|
519
|
Asia
|
148
|
128
|
150
|
39
|
-
|
(3)
|
462
|
North America
|
87
|
32
|
125
|
28
|
-
|
(1)
|
271
|
South America
|
22
|
112
|
116
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
262
|
Rest of the world
|
11
|
44
|
47
|
45
|
1
|
(45)
|
103
|
Total
|
410
|
412
|
623
|
237
|
7
|
(72)
|
1,617
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Innovative Ag Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2020
|
|||||||
Europe
|
99
|
84
|
154
|
89
|
7
|
(17)
|
416
|
Asia
|
98
|
132
|
93
|
36
|
-
|
(4)
|
355
|
North America
|
66
|
14
|
83
|
26
|
1
|
(2)
|
188
|
South America
|
6
|
64
|
62
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
136
|
Rest of the world
|
16
|
46
|
47
|
41
|
1
|
(43)
|
108
|
Total
|
285
|
340
|
439
|
196
|
9
|
(66)
|
1,203
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Innovative Ag Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2021
|
|||||||
Europe
|
286
|
276
|
372
|
242
|
13
|
(42)
|
1,147
|
Asia
|
278
|
203
|
292
|
80
|
-
|
(7)
|
846
|
North America
|
182
|
89
|
239
|
59
|
1
|
(4)
|
566
|
South America
|
35
|
141
|
174
|
22
|
-
|
(1)
|
371
|
Rest of the world
|
27
|
88
|
91
|
75
|
1
|
(85)
|
197
|
Total
|
808
|
797
|
1,168
|
478
|
15
|
(139)
|
3,127
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Innovative Ag Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2020
|
|||||||
Europe
|
226
|
232
|
342
|
196
|
15
|
(35)
|
976
|
Asia
|
204
|
197
|
201
|
68
|
-
|
(7)
|
663
|
North America
|
173
|
33
|
181
|
52
|
1
|
(3)
|
437
|
South America
|
17
|
98
|
124
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
248
|
Rest of the world
|
29
|
94
|
93
|
70
|
1
|
(89)
|
198
|
Total
|
649
|
654
|
941
|
395
|
17
|
(134)
|
2,522
|
Industrial Products
|
Potash
|
Phosphate Solutions
|
Innovative Ag Solutions
|
Other
Activities
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$ millions
|
For the year ended December 31, 2020
|
|||||||
Europe
|
458
|
411
|
665
|
334
|
30
|
(76)
|
1,822
|
Asia
|
405
|
433
|
480
|
127
|
1
|
(14)
|
1,432
|
North America
|
299
|
86
|
372
|
105
|
2
|
(5)
|
859
|
South America
|
40
|
230
|
227
|
21
|
-
|
(1)
|
517
|
Rest of the world
|
53
|
186
|
204
|
144
|
2
|
(176)
|
413
|
Total
|
1,255
|
1,346
|
1,948
|
731
|
35
|
(272)
|
5,043
|
June 30, 2021
|
June 30, 2020
|
December 31, 2020
|
||||
Carrying amount
|
Fair value
|
Carrying amount
|
Fair value
|
Carrying amount
|
Fair value
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
Loans bearing fixed interest
|
106
|
112
|
73
|
78
|
89
|
96
|
Debentures bearing fixed interest
|
||||||
Marketable
|
1,495
|
1,713
|
1,451
|
1,590
|
1,625
|
1,870
|
Non-marketable
|
196
|
210
|
281
|
292
|
281
|
296
|
1,797
|
2,035
|
1,805
|
1,960
|
1,995
|
2,262
|
Level 1
|
June 30,
2021
|
June 30,
2020
|
December 31, 2020
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income (1)
|
180
|
115
|
136
|
Level 2
|
June 30,
2021
|
June 30,
2020
|
December 31, 2020
|
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
$ millions
|
Derivatives designated as economic hedge, net
|
(3)
|
(35)
|
(32)
|
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedge, net
|
77
|
47
|
87
|
74
|
12
|
55
|
|
(1) |
In the second quarter of 2021, the Company sold about 57 million of its shares in YYTH for a consideration of $70 million. As at June 30, 2021, the remaining balance of the shares was about 4.5% of YYTH's share capital. Subsequent to the date of the report, the remaining holding is about 2%, following an additional sale of 46 million shares for a consideration of $90 million.
|
|
A. |
Share based payments - Non-marketable options
|
|
1. |
In May 2021 and July 2021, the Company's HR & Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors, approved an equity grant of about 647 thousand options in the form of non‑marketable and non-transferable options for no consideration, under the 2014 Equity Compensation Plan to two senior employees. The Fair value at the grant date (June 30, 2021) is about $859 thousand.
|
|
2. |
In the second quarter, 7.2 million options were exercisedfor about $ 10 million.
|
|
B. |
Dividend Distributions
|
Decision date for dividend distribution by the Board of Directors
|
Actual date of dividend distribution
|
Distributed amount
($ millions)
|
Dividend per share ($)
|
February 11, 2021
|
March 16, 2021
|
34
|
0.03
|
May 6, 2021
|
June 16, 2021
|
67
|
0.05
|
July 28, 2021(after the reporting date)*
|
September 1, 2021
|
68
|
0.05
|
|
1. |
On March 18, 2021, an application for a class action was filed with the district court in Tel Aviv against the Company, Israel Corporation Ltd. and the controlling shareholder of Israel Corporation (hereinafter - the Respondents). The application includes a series of allegations concerning, among others, alleged misleading and violation of the Company's reporting and disclosure obligations to the public under the Israeli Securities Law, 5728-1968, relating the implications of the royalties claim filed in 2011 by the State of Israel against its subsidiary, Dead Sea Works Ltd., pursuant to the Dead Sea Concession Law, 5721-1961 and which was conducted and concluded within an arbitration proceeding. The applicant is a shareholder of the Company acting on behalf of a represented class including all those who acquired Company shares or Israel Corp. shares from August 17, 2011 and held them until May 27, 2014. According to the application, such a group incurred alleged damages by the Respondents, and accordingly, the Court is requested to rule in favor of the group the entire sum of damage allegedly caused to group members who are shareholders of the Company, in the amount of about NIS 133 million (about $40 million) and to group members who are shareholders of Israel Corp. the additional amount of NIS 57 million (about $17 million), as of May 27, 2014.
|
|
2. |
Note 18 to the Company's Annual Financial Statements provides disclosure regarding the regulatory aspects, which are essential in securing the future of Rotem phosphate mining and production operations in Israel. Following are the main developments:
|
|
a. |
In June 2021, the Company's emission permit under the Israeli Clean Air Act (hereinafter - the Law) was renewed until September 2023. The renewed permit reflects an updated outline of requirements. As for a limited number of projects, their postponement was granted within the framework of an administrative order under section 45 of the Law, received inJuly 2021.
|
|
b. |
The Company's license for oil shale production expired in May 2021. In the second quarter of 2021, the Ministry of Energy approved the Company's plan to regulate the license areas in terms of safety and ecology, including removal of exposed oil shales. In order to ensure the continuity of energy production in Rotem Israel, and in accordance with the policy of the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Company is working to accelerate the completion of a project to replace the natural gas-based steam boiler so it will be completed before the mined reserves of the oil shale are utilized.
|
|
c. |
The Company acts to promote the plan for mining phosphates in Barir field (within the framework of NOP 14B). The approval of NOP 14B is subject to legal proceedings in the Israeli Supreme Court. In June 2021, following the resolution in another petition which the Court was obligated to wait for, and the requests of the Company and the State to renew the proceedings, the hearing deadline on the case was brought forward to 28 July 2021.
|
|
2. |
(cont'd)
|
|
d. |
Dry and wet phosphogypsum storage - the Company is working with the relevant authorities to obtain the new required Urban Building Plan. As part of the renewal process, the Company submitted a plan which is expected to be approved in October 2021. According to the new Plan, once approved, the Company will be required to pay a permit tariff for the Dry and wet phosphogypsum. Since the guidelines regarding the calculation method of the tariff are unclear, there is a difficulty in estimating the future required outflows.
|
|
3. |
The production process in YPH JV in China requires the Company to operate gypsum and flotation ponds that accumulate phosphogypsum fluid and other materials formed in the production processes. YPH is planning to expand its ponds area as part of its ongoing operational plan beyond 2021. The Company obtained most of the required certifications, and is working, with the support and coordination of the Yunnan government, to resolve the remaining issues and to reach an appropriate solution. The Company believes that it is more likely than not that an amicable solution will be found, within the required timeframe, in order to maintain the regular operation of the site. Failure to obtain a solution or significant delay in obtaining it may have a material impact on YPH's operation.
|
|
4. |
Note 15 to the Annual Financial Statements provides disclosure regarding the Law for Taxation of Profits from Natural Resources in Israel and the Company's tax position. In March 2021, the Israeli Tax Authority (ITA) issued an assessment for the years 2016‑2017, which includes a demand for payment of surplus profit levy, in the amount of approximately $81 million, including interest. The amount mainly represents the different interpretation regarding the measurement of operational property, plant and equipment. The Company submitted its objection to the ITA. The Company believes it is more likely than not that its position will be accepted.
|
|
5. |
Note 17 to the Annual Financial Statements provides disclosure regarding the renewal of DSW's water production license for 2021, which includes a reference to the production of drilled saline water and the intention of the Government Authority Director to examine the change in the Company's definition from 'Supplier-Producer' to 'Consumer-Producer'. In March 2021, a decision was made by the Water Authority, whereby DSW does not constitute a 'supplier', as defined in the Water Regulations, and should be considered as a 'consumer' for the purpose of charging water fees, starting with the production license for 2021.
|
|
5. |
(cont'd)
|
|
6. |
Note 18 to the Annual Financial Statements provides disclosure regarding the application for certification of a claim as a class action against the subsidiaries, Rotem Israel and Periclase, according to which severe and extreme environmental hazards, allegedly caused pollution of the groundwater aquifer and the Ein Bokek spring by industrial wastewater. In June 2021, the petitioners notified the Court on the decision to cease the mediation process and requested to renew the court proceedings.
|
|
7. |
Note 18 to the Company's Annual Financial Statements provides disclosure regarding an application for certification of a class action against the Company, Israel Corporation, and office holders with respect to the manner in which the IT (the Harmonization) project was managed and terminated. In July 2021, the Tel Aviv District Court ruled that the Applicants may file a reply as well as an application for disclosure of documents and in November 2021, instructions will be given regarding the continuation of the proceedings. Following this decision, in July 2021, the Applicants requested the Supreme Court to suspend the decision on the application to appeal, pending the aforementioned District Court's ruling. Considering the proceedings are in early stages and even suspended, there is a difficulty in estimating the chances the application will be accepted. No provision has been recorded in the Company's books.
|
|
8. |
As part of the collaboration between ICL's subsidiary in Spain (ICL Iberia) and the government of Catalonia to achieve environmental sustainability goals, the Company has undertaken to carry out restoration of the salt piles in its sites, mainly by processing and removing them to the sea via a Collector. In April 2021, the Company signed an agreement with the Catalan Water Agency for the construction and operation of the Collector. The main highlights of the agreement include, among others, the way in which the project will be managed, the financing aspects of the project, the definition of project costs and the determination of the operational maintenance mechanism, including usage costs. Based on the said agreement and the Spanish Water law, it was determined that ICL Iberia's share will be up to 90% of the project's cost (approximately $110 million), to be paid throughout the construction and operation period. The construction period is expected to extend over four years and the operation period is expected to be 25 years.
|
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Note 18 to the Annual Financial Statements provides disclosure regarding the arbitration proceeding conducted between Iberpotash, a Spanish subsidiary (IBP), and AkzoNobel (hereinafter - Nobian) for the termination of the partnership agreement between them. In March 2021, a final arbitration award was rendered dismissing Nobian's compensation claims. The Arbitral Tribunal determined that the agreement between IBP and Nobian remains in force, that IBP did not breach the agreement and therefore is not liable to Nobian for any damages, and that only Nobian can determine, within a reasonable time and in good faith, whether it prefers to terminate the agreement. Based on the Company's estimation, the arbitration award has no material impact on its Financial Statements. On April 30, 2021, Nobian filed a claim with the Spanish Court for full enforcement of the arbitration award according to its understanding thereof. The Company believes that it is in compliance with the arbitration award. This is further demonstrated by the Company declaring completion of the salt production facility on July 13, 2021. Despite Nobian's objection against the Company's announcement, the Company is of the opinion that all the necessary requirements for completion have been fulfilled. The Company believes that the challenges Nobian poses, despite the Company's compliance with the arbitration award, provides the Company with further rights under its agreement with Nobian, including a right to terminate the partnership agreement and accordingly, on July 23 2021, the Company notified Nobian of the termination of the agreement.
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In accordance with the Company's policy regarding the periodic examination of the estimated useful life of Property, Plant and Equipment, in the first quarter of 2021, the Company conducted an examination of the estimated remaining useful life of Property, Plant and Equipment at its facilities in Israel, which was based on the Group's experience, level of maintenance and operation of the facilities over the years. According to the examination, it was found that following the increase in maintenance activity and the implementation of operational excellence processes, the life expectancy of certain Property, Plant and Equipment is higher than their current remaining useful life. Based on the assessment, the estimated useful life of the said assets was extended by 5-10 years, as of January 2021. The impact on the first half of 2021, is a reduction in depreciation expenses, with $16 million in earnings and the balance of $9 million as a change in inventory value.
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One of the Company's strategic goals is to achieve leadership positions in Brazil, a high‑growth specialty plant nutrition market. On March 24, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Compass Minerals America Do Sul LTDA (Hereinafter - Compass Minerals), which includes the South American Plant Nutrition business of Compass Minerals. On July 1, 2021, the Company completed the transaction for a total consideration of about $420 million, including Compass Minerals' net debt of about $107 million. The transaction may include a performance‑based earnout of up to $18 million. Compass Minerals offers a broad range of solutions for plant nutrition and stimulation, soil treatment, seed treatment and plant health, covering all key Brazilian crops and as such, will significantly expand ICL's product portfolio and profitability, while providing further seasonal balance between the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
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As part of the Company's strategy to expand the specialty fertilizer business and focus on growing markets, in January 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of Agro Fertiláqua Participações S.A., one of Brazil's leading specialty plant nutrition companies, for a consideration of $122 million (before deduction of Fertiláqua's net debt of $40 million).
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In April 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with China Sanjiang Fine Chemicals Company Limited to sell Jiaxing ICL Chemical Co. Ltd (ICL Zhapu), which is part of the Industrial Products segment, for a consideration of about $25 million. The transaction was completed in July 2021. As a result, in the third quarter of 2021, the Company will recognize a capital gain of about $15 million.
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