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SMALL BUSINESS
Mosaic Reports Fiscal Year 2009 Second Quarter Results
KEY FACTORS
-- Operating earnings were $682.0 million, or 22.7% of net sales, up from
$529.6 million, or 24.1% of net sales last year
-- Potash operating earnings more than tripled to $547.5 million
-- The average diammonium phosphate (DAP) selling price was $1,083 per
tonne and total phosphate sales volumes were 1.2 million tonnes
-- The average muriate of potash (MOP) selling price was $529 per tonne
and total potash sales volumes were 1.7 million tonnes
-- An inventory valuation write-down of $293.5 million, or $0.41 per
share, was recorded
-- Mosaic recorded a gain on the sale of its interest in Saskferco of
$673.4 million, or $1.03 per share
-- The Company expects to reduce phosphate and potash production
significantly during the remainder of fiscal 2009
-- Results are expected to be weak at least through the fiscal third
quarter
Mosaic had net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 of
Mosaic's gross margin for the second quarter fiscal 2009 was
"Second quarter earnings were up from the prior year as we executed our
strategic game plan and benefited from higher realized selling prices,
especially in our Potash business unit," said
Phosphates
Net sales in the Phosphates segment were
The inventory valuation write-down in the second quarter was necessary
because the carrying cost of ending phosphate inventories, which included
higher sulfur and ammonia costs, exceeded estimates of future phosphate
selling prices. Mosaic expects the Phosphate segment's results to be much
weaker at least through the third quarter because of lower selling prices and
margins, soft sales volumes, and lower production levels. As previously
announced, Mosaic reduced phosphate production by approximately one million
tonnes through
The average second quarter DAP selling price, FOB plant, was
Potash
Net sales in the Potash segment were
The average second quarter MOP selling price, FOB plant, was
The Potash segment's total sales volume was 1.7 million tonnes for the second quarter compared with second quarter volume of 2.0 million tonnes a year ago. The decline in sales volumes was primarily due to lower customer demand. Sales volumes are expected to remain weak at least through the third quarter with realized prices expected to decline slightly compared to second quarter levels. To better manage growing inventory levels, Mosaic is reducing potash production by up to one million tonnes in the second half of fiscal 2009.
Offshore
The Offshore segment's net sales totaled
Other
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A) were
Net interest expense totaled
A foreign currency transaction gain of
Net unrealized mark-to-market derivative losses impacted gross margin by
Mosaic recorded a pre-tax gain of
Income tax expense was
Total equity earnings in non-consolidated subsidiaries were
Mosaic ended the second quarter with
Year-to-Date
For the first half ended
Outlook
Long-term world grain and oilseed use is expected to continue to increase at a faster pace than historical trends due to steady population growth, higher per capita incomes and further increases in biofuels production. This will require additional harvested area and steady increases in yields, which can be accomplished through more intensive and balanced crop nutrient use and improved crop genetics.
"We continue to believe long-term agriculture fundamentals are excellent,"
said
About The Mosaic Company
The Mosaic Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mosaic is a single source provider of phosphates and potash fertilizers and feed ingredients for the global agriculture industry. More information on the company is available at mosaicco.com.
Mosaic will conduct a conference call on
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements
include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and
operating results. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and
expectations of The Mosaic Company's management and are subject to significant
risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include but are not
limited to the predictability and volatility of, and customer expectations
about, agriculture, fertilizer, raw material, energy and transportation
markets that are subject to competitive and other pressures and the effects
of the current economic and financial turmoil; the build-up of inventories in
the distribution channels for crop nutrients; changes in foreign currency and
exchange rates; international trade risks; changes in government policy;
changes in environmental and other governmental regulation; adverse weather
conditions affecting operations in
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (in millions, except per share amounts)
The Mosaic Company (unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended November 30 November 30 2008 2007 2008 2007
Net sales $3,006.5 $2,195.4 $7,329.0 $4,198.7 Cost of goods sold 1,939.3 1,572.3 4,613.2 3,053.8 Lower of cost or market write-down 293.5 - 293.5 - Gross margin 773.7 623.1 2,422.3 1,144.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses 76.8 79.8 166.8 146.4 Restructuring loss - 10.3 - 10.3 Other operating expense 14.9 3.4 24.6 9.0 Operating earnings 682.0 529.6 2,230.9 979.2
Interest expense, net 8.3 25.5 18.9 59.5 Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss (32.3) 52.4 (119.0) 71.8 Gain on sale of equity investment (673.4) - (673.4) - Other income (4.4) (1.2) (5.9) (1.2)
Earnings from consolidated companies before income taxes 1,383.8 452.9 3,010.3 849.1 Provision for income taxes 451.2 100.9 948.9 201.7
Earnings from consolidated companies 932.6 352.0 2,061.4 647.4 Equity in net earnings of nonconsolidated companies 28.7 45.5 88.5 57.3 Minority interests in net earnings of consolidated companies (1.5) (3.5) (5.4) (5.2)
Net earnings $959.8 $394.0 $2,144.5 $699.5
Diluted earnings per share $2.15 $0.89 $4.81 $1.57
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 446.1 445.0 446.3 444.5
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In millions, except share and per share amounts)
The Mosaic Company (unaudited)
November 30 May 31 2008 2008 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $2,811.6 $1,960.7 Receivables, net 918.1 1,039.2 Inventories 1,614.2 1,350.9 Deferred income taxes 208.9 256.9 Other current assets 417.7 201.8 Total current assets 5,970.5 4,809.5 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,331.9 4,648.0 Investments in nonconsolidated companies 280.7 353.8 Goodwill 1,682.0 1,875.2 Other assets 162.6 133.3 Total assets $12,427.7 $11,819.8
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Short-term debt $110.5 $133.1 Current maturities of long-term debt 30.2 43.3 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,560.5 1,843.0 Accrued income taxes - 131.9 Deferred income taxes 28.7 34.8 Total current liabilities 1,729.9 2,186.1 Long-term debt, less current maturities 1,272.7 1,375.0 Deferred income taxes 629.9 516.2 Other noncurrent liabilities 920.9 987.9 Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 21.5 23.4
Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2008 and May 31, 2008 - - Common stock, $0.01 par value, 700,000,000 shares authorized: Class B common stock, none issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2008 and May 31, 2008 - - Common stock, 444,375,461 and 443,925,006 shares issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2008 and May 31, 2008, respectively 4.4 4.4 Capital in excess of par value 2,472.7 2,450.8 Retained earnings 5,585.0 3,485.4 Accumulated other comprehensive income (209.3) 790.6 Total stockholders' equity 7,852.8 6,731.2 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $12,427.7 $11,819.8
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In millions, except share and per share amounts)
The Mosaic Company (unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended November 30 November 30 2008 2007 2008 2007
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities $386.5 $542.5 $948.0 $980.9 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Capital expenditures (223.2) (79.1) (410.1) (161.2) Proceeds from sale of equity method investment 745.7 - 745.7 - Proceeds from sale of business - (0.3) - 7.5 Restricted cash (31.1) 0.2 (32.3) - Other - 0.1 0.3 0.9 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 491.4 (79.1) 303.6 (152.8) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Payments of short-term debt (51.8) (185.4) (193.3) (277.0) Proceeds from issuance of short-term debt 53.4 136.8 172.0 242.9 Payments of long-term debt (67.3) (454.4) (101.1) (637.5) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt - - 0.1 - Payment of purchase premium on debt 0.2 - - - Proceeds from stock options exercised 3.0 19.2 4.1 37.6 Contributions by Cargill, Inc. - 1.5 - 1.5 Excess tax benefits related to stock option exercises 2.0 - 4.8 - Dividend to minority shareholder (0.4) (3.4) (1.8) (3.5) Cash dividends paid (22.2) - (44.4) - Net cash used in financing activities (83.1) (485.7) (159.6) (636.0) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (172.9) 25.3 (241.1) 29.5 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 621.9 3.0 850.9 221.6 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 2,189.7 639.2 1,960.7 420.6 Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $2,811.6 $642.2 $2,811.6 $642.2
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the period for: Interest (net of amount capitalized) $0.5 $16.0 $47.9 $79.4 Income taxes 567.8 48.5 760.5 97.0
Condensed Consolidated Financial Highlights (dollars in millions) The Mosaic Company (unaudited)
Three months ended Increase/ November 30 (Decrease) 2008 2007 Amount %
Net sales: Phosphates $1,750.9 (b) $1,230.8 (b) $520.1 42% Potash 973.2 431.6 541.6 125% Offshore 562.4 644.3 (81.9) (13%) Corporate/Other (a) (280.0) (111.3) (168.7) (152%) $3,006.5 (b) $2,195.4 (b) $811.1 37%
Gross margin: Phosphates (d) $298.2 $397.6 $(99.4) (25%) Potash 574.9 175.2 399.7 228% Offshore (c) (95.2) 50.1 (145.3) NM Corporate/Other (a) (c) (4.2) 0.2 (4.4) NM $773.7 $623.1 $150.6 24%
Operating earnings (loss): Phosphates (d) $258.8 $346.8 $(88.0) (25%) Potash 547.5 161.2 386.3 240% Offshore (c) (120.1) 25.7 (145.8) NM Corporate/Other (a) (c) (4.2) (4.1) (0.1) NM $682.0 $529.6 $152.4 29%
Six months ended Increase/ November 30 (Decrease) 2008 2007 Amount %
Net sales: Phosphates $4,343.7 (b) $2,413.3 (b) $1,930.4 80% Potash 1,949.6 843.4 1,106.2 131% Offshore 1,610.4 1,141.8 468.6 41% Corporate/Other (a) (574.7) (199.8) (374.9) (188%) $7,329.0 (b) $4,198.7 (b) $3,130.3 74.6%
Gross margin: Phosphates (d) $1,303.9 $751.1 $552.8 74% Potash 1,078.1 301.8 776.3 257% Offshore (c) 85.4 101.2 (15.8) (16%) Corporate/Other (a) (c) (45.1) (9.2) (35.9) NM $2,422.3 $1,144.9 $1,277.4 112%
Operating earnings (loss): Phosphates (d) $1,209.6 $657.0 $552.6 84% Potash 1,025.3 271.4 753.9 278% Offshore (c) 38.9 55.8 (16.9) NM Corporate/Other (a) (c) (42.9) (5.0) (37.9) NM $2,230.9 $979.2 $1,251.7 128%
(a) Includes elimination of intercompany sales. (b) Includes PhosChem sales for its other members of $323.7 million and $144.6 million for the three months ended November 30, 2008 and 2007, and $612.6 million and $282.1 million for the six months ended November 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. PhosChem is a consolidated subsidiary of Mosaic. (c) The Offshore segment impact of lower of cost or market inventory write-down was $149.3 million; however, the consolidated impact is $74.5 million as some of the product was purchased from the Phosphates segment. The $74.8 million intercompany amount is eliminated and included in our Corporate, Eliminations, and Other segment. In addition, the Corporate, Eliminations, and Other segment includes a $5.8 million lower of cost or market inventory write-down related to nitrogen products. (d) The Phosphate segment impact of lower of cost or market inventory write-down was $213.2 million.
Key Statistics The Mosaic Company (unaudited)
Three months ended Increase/ November 30 (Decrease) 2008 2007 Amount %
Sales volumes (000 metric tonnes):
Phosphates (a) Crop Nutrients: North America 366 845 (479) (57%) International 740 1,201 (461) (38%) Phosphate Feeds 126 234 (108) (46%) 1,232 2,280 (1,048) (46%)
Potash (b) Crop Nutrients: North America 524 789 (265) (34%) International 921 948 (27) (3%) Non agricultural 277 279 (2) (1%) 1,722 (c) 2,016 (c) (294) (15%)
Average selling price per metric tonne:
DAP (d) $1,083 $417 $666 160% MOP (d) 529 174 355 204% K-Mag (d) 318 132 186 141% Average purchase price paid for key raw materials: Ammonia (metric ton) (Central Florida) (e) $810 $316 $494 156% Sulfur (long ton) 488 100 388 388%
Canadian resource taxes and royalties (f) $142 $34 $108 318%
Six months ended Increase/ November 30 (Decrease) 2008 2007 Amount %
Sales volumes (000 metric tonnes):
Phosphates (a) Crop Nutrients: North America 1,145 1,747 (602) (34%) International 1,878 2,342 (464) (20%) Phosphate Feeds 300 434 (134) (31%) 3,323 4,523 (1,200) (27%)
Potash (b) Crop Nutrients: North America 1,070 1,578 (508) (32%) International 2,011 2,018 (7) (0%) Non agricultural 538 504 34 7% 3,619 (c) 4,100 (c) (481) (12%)
Average selling price per metric tonne:
DAP (d) $1,041 $413 $628 152% MOP (d) 508 168 340 202% K-Mag (d) 299 125 174 139% Average purchase price paid for key raw materials: Ammonia (metric ton) (Central Florida) (e) $669 $321 $348 108% Sulfur (long ton) 538 87 451 518%
Canadian resource taxes and royalties (f) $311 $71 $240 338%
(a) Phosphates volumes represent dry product tonnes, primarily DAP and MAP. Excludes tonnes sold by PhosChem for its other members. (b) Potash volumes exclude tonnes mined under a third party tolling arrangement. (c) Includes sales volumes (in thousands of metric tonnes) of 125 tonnes and 334 tonnes of K-Mag(R) for the three months ended November 30, 2008, respectively, and 167 tonnes and 354 tonnes of K-Mag(R) for the three and six months ended November 30, 2007, respectively. (d) FOB plant/mine (e) Delivered Tampa (f) Amounts in millions of U.S. dollars
SOURCE The Mosaic Company
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