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ICL ICL Group Ltd

4.79
-0.05 (-1.03%)
28 Dec 2024 - Closed
Delayed by 15 minutes
Share Name Share Symbol Market Type
ICL Group Ltd NYSE:ICL NYSE Common Stock
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  -0.05 -1.03% 4.79 4.845 4.74 4.81 533,770 01:00:00

Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

14/08/2024 11:01am

Edgar (US Regulatory)




UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of August 2024
 
 
Commission File Number: 001-13742
 
ICL GROUP LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
ICL Group Ltd.
Millennium Tower
23 Aranha Street
P.O. Box 20245
Tel Aviv, 61202 Israel
(972-3) 684-4400
(Address of principal executive office)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
 
Form 20-F ☒          Form 40-F ☐


 
 
 ICL GROUP LTD.
 
 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
 
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 ICL Group 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 and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished. In addition, this report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the Israeli Shelf Prospectus of ICL Group Ltd. filed with the Israel Securities Authority and dated February 28, 2022 (Filing Number: 2022-02-019821) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.


 
ICL GROUP LTD.
 
 
1.
Q2 2024 Results
 




ICL Group Ltd

 




ICL Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Delivers third quarter of sequential growth, with sales of $1.8 billion,
operating income of $211 million and adjusted EBITDA of $377 million
Raising guidance for specialties-driven businesses
 
Tel Aviv, Israel, August 14, 2024 – ICL (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL), a leading global specialty minerals company, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Consolidated sales were $1.75 billion versus $1.87 billion in the prior year. Operating income was $211 million, with adjusted operating income of $225 million, versus $300 million of operating income in the second quarter of last year. Adjusted EBITDA was $377 million versus $441 million. Diluted earnings per share were $0.09, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.10, versus $0.13 in the second quarter of last year.
 
“ICL delivered sequentially improving results for the third consecutive quarter, as we continued to build momentum by focusing on the areas under our control, including the introduction of innovative solutions and continued cost efficiencies, while managing the risks associated with geopolitical uncertainties. All three of our specialties-driven segments were up versus the second quarter of 2023 and contributed to the sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA and margins,” said Raviv Zoller, president and CEO of ICL. “While we were ahead of our expectations in the first half of the year, we remain cautious regarding short-term expectations for some of the end markets we serve, including electronics, housing and construction, and food.”
 
The company raised its guidance for full year 2024 and now expects specialties-driven EBITDA of between $0.8 billion to $1.0 billion, an increase from previous guidance of $0.7 billion to $0.9 billion, without any change to expected potash sales volumes. (1a)
 
 



 
Financial Results and Business Overview
 
This Financial Results and Business Overview is based on the Company’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the six and three-month periods ended June 30, 2024 (hereinafter - Interim Financial Statements), and is prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”, unless otherwise stated. The Financial Results and Business Overview contains certain non‑IFRS financial measures and forward-looking statements, which are described in the “Financial Figures and non‑GAAP Financial Measures” section and the “Forward-looking Statements” section, respectively.
 
About ICL
 
ICL Group Ltd. is a leading global specialty minerals company which creates impactful solutions for humanity’s sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture, and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash, and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the Company's growth across its end markets. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The Company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.icl-group.com[1].

 

[1] The reference to our website is intended to be an inactive textual reference and the information on, or accessible through, our website is not intended to be part of this Form 6-K.
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 2


Financial Figures and non-GAAP Financial Measures

 
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
1-6/2024
1-6/2023
1-12/2023
 
$ millions
% of Sales
$ millions
% of Sales
$ millions
% of Sales
$ millions
% of Sales
$ millions
% of Sales
Sales
 1,752
-
 1,868
-
 3,487
-
 3,984
-
 7,536
-
Gross profit
 568
 32
 679
 36
 1,125
 32
 1,525
 38
 2,671
 35
Operating income
 211
 12
 300
 16
 414
 12
 765
 19
 1,141
 15
Adjusted operating income (1)
 225
 13
 300
 16
 440
 13
 780
 20
 1,218
 16
Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders
 115
 7
 163
 9
 224
 6
 443
 11
 647
 9
Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders (1)
 126
 7
 163
 9
 244
 7
 455
 11
 715
 9
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars)
 0.09
-
 0.13
-
 0.17
-
 0.34
-
 0.50
-
Diluted adjusted earnings per share (in dollars) (2)
 0.10
-
 0.13
-
 0.19
-
 0.35
-
 0.55
-
Adjusted EBITDA (2)(3)
 377
 22
 441
 24
 739
 21
 1,051
 26
 1,754
 23
Cash flows from operating activities (4)
 316
-
 433
-
 608
-
 832
-
 1,710
-
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (5)
 142
-
 170
-
 287
-
334
-
780
-



(1)
See “Adjustments to Reported Operating and Net income (non-GAAP)” below.
 

(2)
See "Adjusted EBITDA and Diluted Adjusted Earnings Per Share for the periods of activity" below.
 

(3)
In the first half of 2024, the Company’s adjusted EBITDA was positively impacted by an immaterial accounting reclassification. For further information, see below in our Potash segment results.
 

(4)
Reclassified – see Note 2 to the Company's Interim Financial Statements.
 

(5)
See “Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)” in 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, diluted adjusted earnings per share, and adjusted EBITDA. Our management uses adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders, diluted adjusted earnings per share, 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. We calculate our diluted adjusted earnings per share by dividing adjusted net income by the weighted-average number of diluted ordinary shares outstanding. Our adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income before financing expenses, net, taxes on income, share in earnings of equity-accounted investees, depreciation and amortization, and certain adjustments presented in the reconciliation table under “Consolidated adjusted EBITDA, and diluted adjusted Earnings Per Share for the periods of activity” below, which were adjusted for in calculating the adjusted operating income.
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 3


You should not view adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders, diluted adjusted earnings per share 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, diluted adjusted earnings per share, and adjusted EBITDA may differ from those used by other companies. Additionally, other companies may use other measures to evaluate their performance, which may reduce the usefulness of our non-IFRS financial measures as tools for comparison. However, we believe adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders, diluted adjusted earnings per share, and adjusted EBITDA provide useful information to both management, and investors by excluding certain items 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 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.
 
(1a) The Company only provides guidance on a non-GAAP basis. The Company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) to GAAP net income (loss), due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting, and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation, in particular, because special items such as restructuring, litigation, and other matters, used to calculate projected net income (loss) vary dramatically based on actual events, the Company is not able to forecast on a GAAP basis with reasonable certainty all deductions needed in order to provide a GAAP calculation of projected net income (loss) at this time. The amount of these deductions may be material, and therefore could result in projected GAAP net income (loss) being materially less than projected adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP). The guidance speaks only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law. The Company provides guidance for Specialties-driven EBITDA, which includes Industrial Products, Growing Solutions and Phosphate Solutions, as the Phosphate Solutions business is now predominantly specialties-focused. For our Potash business we provide sales volumes guidance. The Company believes this information provides greater transparency, as these new metrics are less impacted by fertilizer commodity prices, given the extreme volatility in recent years.
 
We present a discussion in the period-to-period comparisons of the primary drivers of change 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 on our businesses. We have based the following discussion on our financial statements. You should read such discussion together with our financial statements.
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 4

 
Adjustments to Reported Operating and Net income (non-GAAP)

 
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
1-6/2024
1-6/2023
1-12/2023
 
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
Operating income
211
300
414
765
1,141
Charges related to the security situation in Israel (1)
14
-
26
-
14
Write-off of assets and provision for site closure (2)
-
-
-
15
49
Provision for early retirement (3)
-
-
-
-
16
Legal proceedings (4)
-
-
-
-
(2)
Total adjustments to operating income
14
-
26
15
77
Adjusted operating income
225
300
440
780
1,218
Net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company
115
163
224
443
647
Total adjustments to operating income
14
-
26
15
77
Total tax adjustments (5)
(3)
-
(6)
(3)
(9)
Total adjusted net income - shareholders of the Company
126
163
244
455
715



(1)
For 2024 and 2023, reflects charges relating to the security situation in Israel.
 

(2)
For 2023, reflects mainly a write-off of assets related to restructuring at certain sites, including site closures and facility modifications, as part of the Company’s global efficiency plan.
 

(3)
For 2023, reflects provisions for early retirement, due to restructuring at certain sites, as part of the Company’s global efficiency plan.
 

(4)
For 2023, reflects a reversal of a legal provision.
 

(5)
For 2024 and 2023, reflects the tax impact of adjustments made to operating income.
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 5


Consolidated adjusted EBITDA and diluted adjusted Earnings Per Share for the periods of activity
 
Calculation of adjusted EBITDA was made as follows:
 
 
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
1-6/2024
1-6/2023
1-12/2023
 
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
Net income
 130
 167
 256
 461
 687
Financing expenses, net
 33
 49
 68
 93
 168
Taxes on income
 48
 84
 90
 211
 287
Less: Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
-
-
-
-
 (1)
Operating income
 211
 300
 414
 765
 1,141
Depreciation and amortization
 152
 141
 299
 271
 536
Adjustments (1)
 14
-
 26
 15
 77
Total adjusted EBITDA (2)
 377
 441
 739
 1,051
 1,754

 

(1)
See "Adjustments to Reported Operating and Net income (non-GAAP)" above.
 

(2)
In the first half of 2024, the Company’s adjusted EBITDA was positively impacted by an immaterial accounting reclassification. For further information, see below in our Potash segment results.
 
Calculation of diluted adjusted earnings per share was made as follows:
 
 
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
1-6/2024
1-6/2023
1-12/2023
 
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders
 115
 163
 224
 443
 647
Adjustments (1)
 14
-
 26
 15
 77
Total tax adjustments
 (3)
-
 (6)
 (3)
 (9)
Adjusted net income - shareholders of the Company
 126
 163
 244
 455
 715
Weighted-average number of diluted ordinary shares outstanding (in thousands)
 1,290,158
 1,290,792
 1,289,977
 1,290,950
 1,290,668
Diluted adjusted earnings per share (in dollars) (2)
 0.10
 0.13
 0.19
 0.35
 0.55

 

(1)
See "Adjustments to Reported Operating and Net income (non-GAAP)" above.
 

(2)
The diluted adjusted earnings per share are calculated as follows: dividing the adjusted net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company by the weighted-average number of diluted ordinary shares outstanding (in thousands).
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 6


Events in the reporting period
 
The security situation in Israel since October 2023, when the Israeli government declared a state of war in response to attacks on its civilians, has posed several challenges. These include some disruptions in supply chains, a shortage of personnel due to mobilization for reserve duty, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the Israeli shekel. Regional tensions involving Houthis attacks and threats on commercial ships have intensified, leading to disruptions in shipping routes and commercial shipping arrangements, as well as increased shipping costs.
 
The Company has taken measures to ensure the safety of its employees and business partners, as well as the communities in which it operates. Additionally, it has implemented supportive measures to accommodate employees who are called for reserve duty, to minimize any potential impact on its business, including avoidance of disruption to production activities at its facilities in Israel.
 
The security situation in recent months has not had a material impact on the Company's business results. However, as the developments related to the war, as well as its duration, are unpredictable, the Company is unable to estimate the extent of the war’s potential impact on its future business and results. The Company continuously monitors developments and will take all necessary actions to minimize any negative consequences to its operations and assets.
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 7

 
Consolidated Results Analysis

Results analysis for the period April – June 2024
 
 
Sales
Expenses
Operating income
 
 
$ millions
 
Q2 2023 figures
 1,868
 (1,568)
 300
 
Total adjustments Q2 2023
-
-
-
 
Adjusted Q2 2023 figures
 1,868
 (1,568)
 300
 
Quantity
 253
 (166)
 87
Price
 (349)
-
 (349)
Exchange rates
 (20)
 37
 17
Raw materials
-
 110
 110
Energy
-
 7
 7
Transportation
-
 1
 1
Operating and other expenses
-
 52
 52

Adjusted Q2 2024 figures
 1,752
 (1,527)
 225
 
Total adjustments Q2 2024
-
 (14)
 (14)
 
Q2 2024 figures
 1,752
 (1,541)
 211
 


* See "Adjustments to reported Operating and Net income (non-GAAP)" above.
 

-
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to an increase in sales volumes of bromine-based flame retardants, elemental bromine, specialty agriculture and FertilizerpluS products, turf and ornamental products, magnesium, phosphate fertilizers, white phosphoric acid (WPA), and salts. This impact was partially offset by lower sales volumes of potash.
 

-
Price – The negative impact on operating income was primarily related to a decrease of $103 in the price of potash (CIF) per tonne year-over-year, as well as a decrease in selling prices of magnesium, WPA, phosphate-based food additives, salts, bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants, bromine-based industrial solutions, specialty minerals products, specialty agriculture and FertilizerpluS products. This impact was partially offset by higher sales price of phosphate fertilizers.
 

-
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was due to the positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Israeli shekel, the Brazilian real, the euro, and the Chinese yuan against the US dollar, partially offset by a negative impact on sales resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Brazilian real and the Chinese yuan against the US dollar.
 

-
Raw materials – The positive impact on operating income was primarily due to the lower costs of sulphur, commodity fertilizers, potassium hydroxide (KOH), caustic soda, and ammonia.
 

-
Energy – The positive impact on operating income was due to decreased electricity and gas prices.
 

-
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily due to lower operational costs.
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 8


The following table sets forth sales by geographical regions based on the location of the customers:
 
 
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
 
$ millions
% of Sales
$ millions
% of Sales
Europe
 534
30
 552
30
Asia
 408
23
 442
24
South America
 391
22
 394
21
North America
 307
18
 358
19
Rest of the world
 112
 7
 122
 6
Total
 1,752
 100
 1,868
 100

 

-
Europe – The decrease in sales was primarily due to lower sales of potash, WPA, specialty agriculture products and phosphate-based food additives, as lower selling prices offset higher volumes. This decrease was partially offset by higher sales of FertilizerpluS products, phosphate fertilizers, bromine-based flame retardants, specialty minerals, magnesium and salts, as higher sales volumes offset lower selling prices


-
Asia – The decrease in sales was primarily due to lower selling prices and sales volumes of potash, as well as lower sales volumes of clear brines fluids. This decrease was partially offset by higher sales of bromine-based flame retardants, elemental bromine, specialty agriculture products and WPA, as higher sales volumes offset lower selling prices, together with higher sales volumes and selling prices of phosphate fertilizers and higher sales volumes of MAP used as raw materials for energy storage solutions.


-
South America – The decrease in sales was primarily due to lower selling prices and sales volumes of FertilizerpluS products, phosphate fertilizers and phosphate-based food additives, as well as lower sales of WPA, as lower selling prices offset higher sales volumes, together with a negative impact resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Brazilian real against the US dollar. This decrease was partially offset by higher sales of specialty agriculture products, potash and magnesium, as increased sales volumes surpassed lower selling prices.


-
North America – The decrease in sales was primarily due to lower sales volumes and selling prices of potash, WPA and phosphorous-based industrial solutions, as well as lower sales of magnesium and phosphate-based food additives, as higher sales volumes were offset by decreased selling prices. This decrease in sales was partially offset by higher sales volumes and selling prices of phosphate fertilizers.


-
Rest of the world – The decrease in sales was primarily due to lower selling prices and sales volumes of specialty agriculture products, as well as lower sales volumes of clear brines fluids and lower sales of potash, as higher sales volumes were offset by lower selling prices.

ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 9

Financing expenses, net
 
Net financing expenses in the second quarter of 2024 amounted to $33 million, compared to $49 million in the corresponding quarter last year, a decrease of $16 million. This decrease is mainly due to a reduction of $9 million in losses from hedging transactions and a decrease of $4 million in net interest expenses.
 
Tax expenses
 
In the second quarter of 2024, the Company’s reported tax expenses amounted to $48 million, compared to $84 million in the corresponding quarter of last year, reflecting an effective tax rate of 27% and 33%, respectively. The Company’s relatively lower effective tax rate for this quarter, reflected a lower surplus profit levy mainly due to a decrease in potash prices.
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 10


 
Results analysis for the period January – June 2024
 
 
Sales
Expenses
Operating income
 
 
$ millions
 
YTD 2023 figures
 3,984
 (3,219)
 765
 
Total adjustments YTD 2023*
-
 15
 15
 
Adjusted YTD 2023 figures
 3,984
 (3,204)
 780
 
Quantity
 379
 (225)
 154

Price
 (862)
-
 (862)
Exchange rates
 (14)
 55
 41
Raw materials
-
 200
 200
Energy
-
 26
 26
Transportation
-
 2
 2
Operating and other expenses
-
 99
 99
Adjusted YTD 2024 figures
 3,487
 (3,047)
 440
 
Total adjustments YTD 2024*
-
 (26)
 (26)
 
YTD 2024 figures
 3,487
 (3,073)
 414
 

 
* See "Adjustments to reported operating and net income (non-GAAP)" above.
 

-
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to an increase in sales volumes of bromine-based flame retardants, elemental bromine, magnesium, specialty agriculture products and FertilizerpluS products, turf and ornamental products, MAP used as raw materials for energy storage solutions, and phosphate fertilizers. This impact was partially offset by lower sales volumes of phosphorus-based industrial solutions and white phosphoric acid (WPA).
 

-
Price – The negative impact on operating income was primarily related to a decrease of $141 in the price of potash (CIF) per tonne year-over-year, as well as a decrease in selling prices of magnesium, specialty agriculture and FertilizerpluS products, turf and ornamental products, bromine-based industrial solutions, bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants, specialty minerals products, WPA, salts, MAP used as raw materials for energy storage solutions, and phosphate fertilizers.
 

-
Exchange rates - The favorable impact on operating income was due to the positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Israeli shekel, the Chinese yuan, and the Brazilian real against the US dollar, partially offset by a negative impact on sales resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Chinese yuan and the Brazilian real against the US dollar.
 

-
Raw materials - The positive impact on operating income was primarily due to lower costs of commodity fertilizers, sulphur, potassium hydroxide (KOH), caustic soda, ammonia, and raw materials used in the production of industrial solutions products.
 

-
Energy – The positive impact on operating income was due to decreased electricity and gas prices.
 

-
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower operational costs, as well as lower royalty payments.
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 11

 
The following table sets forth sales by geographical regions based on the location of the customers:
 
 
1-6/2024
1-6/2023
 
$ millions
% of Sales
$ millions
% of Sales
Europe
 1,173
 34
 1,325
 33
Asia
 820
 24
 882
 22
South America
 623
 18
 818
 21
North America
 647
 19
 727
 18
Rest of the world
 224
 5
 232
 6
Total
 3,487
 100
 3,984
 100

 

-
Europe – The decrease in sales was primarily due to lower sales of potash, specialty agriculture products, white phosphoric acid (WPA), phosphate-based food additives, salts, bromine-based flame retardants and elemental bromine, as higher sales volumes were offset by lower selling prices. This decrease was partially offset by higher sales of FertilizerpluS products, phosphate fertilizers and magnesium, as higher sales volumes offset lower selling prices, together with a positive impact resulting from the appreciation of the average exchange rate of the euro against the US dollar.
 

-
Asia – The decrease in sales was primarily due to lower selling prices and sales volumes of potash and specialty minerals products, as well as lower sales of WPA as lower selling prices offset higher sales volumes, together with a negative impact resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Chinese yuan against the US dollar. This decrease in sales was partially offset by higher sales of bromine-based flame retardant, elemental bromine, phosphate fertilizer, specialty agriculture products and MAP used as raw materials for energy storage solutions, as increased sales volumes outweighed lower selling prices.
 

-
South America – The decrease in sales was primarily due to lower selling prices and sales volumes of FertilizerpluS products, phosphate fertilizers, WPA and phosphate-based food additives, as well as lower sales of potash, as higher sales volumes were offset by lower selling prices, together with a negative impact resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate to the Brazilian real against the US dollar. This decrease in sales was partially offset by higher sales of specialty agriculture products and magnesium, as higher sales volumes offset lower selling prices.
 

-
North America – The decrease in sales was primarily due to lower sales volumes and selling prices of WPA, phosphate-based food additives, salts, phosphorous-based flame retardant and phosphorous-based industrial solutions, as well as lower sales of magnesium, potash, specialty agriculture products and clear brines fluids, as higher sales volumes were offset by lower selling prices. This decrease in sales was partially offset by higher sales of turf and ornamental products, as increased sales volumes outweighed lower selling prices.
 

-
Rest of the world – The decrease in sales was primarily due to lower sales volumes and selling prices of specialty agriculture products, which was partially offset by higher sales of potash and phosphate fertilizers, as higher sales volumes offset lower selling prices.
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 12


Financing expenses, net
 
Net financing expenses for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, amounted to $68 million, compared to $93 million in the corresponding period last year, a decrease of $25 million. This reduction is primarily due to a decrease of $25 million in losses from hedging transactions and a $6 million in net interest expenses. This was partially offset by a reduction of $6 million in income from long-term employee benefits provisions and lease revaluation, which resulted from lower depreciation of the Israeli shekel against the US dollar compared to the corresponding period.
 
Tax expenses
 
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, the Company's reported tax expenses amounted to $90 million, compared to $211 million in the corresponding period of last year, reflecting an effective tax rate of 26% and 31%, respectively. The Company’s relatively lower effective tax rate for this period, reflected a lower surplus profit levy mainly due to a decrease in potash prices.
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 13


Segment Information
 
Industrial Products
 
The Industrial Products segment produces bromine from a highly concentrated solution in the Dead Sea and bromine‑based compounds at its facilities in Israel, the Netherlands and China. In addition, the segment produces several grades of salts, magnesium chloride, magnesia-based products, phosphorus-based products and functional fluids.
 
Results of operations and key indicators
 
 
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
1-6/2024
1-6/2023
1-12/2023
 
 $ millions
 $ millions
 $ millions
$ millions
$ millions
Segment Sales
 315
 300
 650
 661
 1,227
   Sales to external customers
 309
 297
 640
 648
 1,206
   Sales to internal customers
 6
 3
 10
 13
 21
Segment Operating Income
 60
 60
 119
 150
 220
Depreciation and amortization
 14
 14
 27
 29
 57
Segment EBITDA
 74
 74
 146
 179
 277
Capital expenditures
 19
 19
 35
 45
 91

 
Highlights and business environment
 

Elemental bromine sales increased year-over-year, as higher volumes offset lower bromine prices.
 

Bromine-based flame retardants sales increased year-over-year with higher volumes partially offset by lower prices, as demand in the electronics and construction end-markets remained soft.
 

Phosphorus-based flame retardants sales decreased year-over-year due to lower prices with soft demand and strong competition in the construction end-market.
 

Clear brine fluids sales decreased year-over-year mainly due to lower volumes.
 

Specialty minerals sales decreased year-over-year, driven by lower sales of KCl due to reduced prices amid stronger competition.
 
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Results analysis for the period April – June 2024
 
 
Sales
Expenses
Operating income
 
 
$ millions
 
Q2 2023 figures
 300
 (240)
 60
 
Quantity
 90
 (51)
 39
Price
 (74)
-
 (74)
Exchange rates
 (1)
 6
 5
Raw materials
-
 (2)
 (2)
Energy
-
 2
 2

Transportation
-
 2
 2
Operating and other expenses
-
 28
 28
Q2 2024 figures
 315
 (255)
 60
 

 

-
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to an increase in sales volumes of bromine-based flame retardants, elemental bromine and specialty minerals. This was partially offset by lower sales volumes of clear brine fluids and phosphorus-based industrial solutions.
 

-
Price – The negative impact on operating income was primarily due to lower selling prices of bromine-based industrial solutions, bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants, as well as specialty minerals.
 

-
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was due to the positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Israeli shekel against the US dollar.
 

-
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower operational costs.
 
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Results analysis for the period January – June 2024
 
 
Sales
Expenses
Operating income
 
 
$ millions
 
YTD 2023 figures
 661
 (511)
 150
 
Quantity
 145
 (82)
 63
Price
 (155)
-
 (155)
Exchange rates
 (1)
 12
 11
Raw materials
-
 5
 5
Energy
-
 3
 3
Transportation
-
 5
 5
Operating and other expenses
-
 37
 37
YTD 2024 figures
 650
 (531)
 119
 

 

-
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to an increase in sales volumes of bromine-based flame retardants and elemental bromine. This impact was partially offset by lower sales volumes of clear brine fluids and phosphorus-based industrial solutions.
 

-
Price – The negative impact on operating income was due to lower selling prices of bromine-based industrial solutions, bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants, and specialty minerals.
 

-
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was due to the positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Israeli shekel against the US dollar.
 

-
Raw materials – The positive impact on operating income was due to decreased costs of raw materials.
 

-
Transportation – The positive impact on operating income was due to a decrease in marine and in-land transportation costs.
 

-
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower operational costs.
 
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Potash
 
The Potash segment produces and sells mainly potash, salts, magnesium and electricity. Potash is produced in Israel using an evaporation process to extract potash from the Dead Sea at Sodom, and in Spain using conventional mining from an underground mine. The segment also produces and sells pure magnesium, magnesium alloys and chlorine. In addition, the segment sells salt products produced at its potash site in Spain. The segment operates a power plant in Sodom, which supplies electricity and steam to ICL facilities in Israel (surplus electricity is sold to external customers).
 
Results of operations and key indicators
 
 
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
1-6/2024
1-6/2023
1-12/2023
 
 $ millions
 $ millions
 $ millions
 $ millions
 $ millions
Segment Sales
 422
 582
 845
 1,182
 2,182
   Potash sales to external customers
 324
 476
 631
 948
 1,693
   Potash sales to internal customers
 17
 24
 49
 58
 129
   Other and eliminations (1)
 81
 82
 165
 176
 360
Gross Profit
 157
 318
 326
 690
 1,171
Segment Operating Income
 60
 167
 122
 421
 668
Depreciation and amortization (2)
 58
 46
 120
 90
 175
Segment EBITDA (2)
 118
 213
 242
 511
 843
Capital expenditures
 63
 79
 129
 163
 384
Potash price - CIF ($ per tonne)
 300
 403
 310
 451
 393

 

(1)
Primarily includes salt produced in Spain, metal magnesium-based products, chlorine, and sales of surplus electricity produced by ICL’s power plant at the Dead Sea in Israel.
 

(2)
In the first half and in Q2 2024, the Potash segment's EBITDA increased by $32 million and by $16 million, respectively, following an immaterial accounting reclassification of certain assets.
 
Highlights and business environment
 

ICL's potash price (CIF) per tonne of $300 in the second quarter was 7% lower than the first quarter and 26% lower year-over-year.
 

The Grain Price Index increased by 2.7% during the quarter. Corn, wheat, and rice prices were 4.5%, 5.3% and 1.7% higher, respectively, while soy prices continued to weaken, falling by 0.5%.
 

The WASDE (World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates) report, published by the USDA in July 2024, showed a continued decrease in the expected ratio of global inventories of grains to consumption to 27.3% for the 2024/25 agriculture year, compared to 27.5% for the 2023/24 agricultural year and a five-year average of 28.8%.
 

In July 2024, as part of ICL's 2022-2024 Chinese framework agreements, ICL signed contracts with its Chinese customers to supply 840,000 tonnes of potash at a price of $273 per tonne, which aligns with recent contract settlements.
 
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Additional segment information
 
Global potash market - average prices and imports:
 
Average prices
 
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
VS Q2 2023
1-3/2024
VS Q1 2024
Granular potash – Brazil
CFR spot
($ per tonne)
311
383
(18.8)%
298
4.4%
Granular potash – Northwest Europe
CIF spot/contract
(€ per tonne)
348
509
(31.6)%
370
(5.9)%
Standard potash – Southeast Asia
CFR spot
($ per tonne)
292
397
(26.4)%
309
(5.5)%
Potash imports
           
To Brazil
million tonnes
4.1
3.8
7.9%
2.6
57.7%
To China
million tonnes
2.6
2.7
(3.7)%
3.8
(31.6)%
To India
million tonnes
0.9
1.2
(25.0)%
0.4
125.0%

 
Sources: CRU (Fertilizer Week July 2024), FAI, SIACESP (Brazil) & Chinese customs.
 
Potash – Production and Sales
 
Thousands of tonnes
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
1-6/2024
1-6/2023
1-12/2023
Production
 1,108
 1,110
 2,238
 2,180
 4,420
Total sales (including internal sales)
 1,153
 1,261
 2,237
 2,224
 4,683
Closing inventory
 285
 503
 285
 503
 284

 
Second quarter 2024
 

-
Production – Production was stable year-over-year.
 

-
Sales – The quantity of potash sold was 108 thousand tonnes lower year-over-year mainly due to decreased sales volumes in India, the US and China, partially offset by higher sales volumes in Brazil and Europe.
 
First half 2024
 

-
Production – Production was 58 thousand tonnes higher year-over-year, mainly due to operational improvements.
 

-
Sales – The quantity of potash sold was 13 thousand tonnes higher year-over-year, mainly due to higher sales volumes in Europe, Brazil and the US, partially offset by lower sales volumes in India and China.
 
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Results analysis for the period April – June 2024
 
 
Sales
Expenses
Operating income
 
 
$ millions
 
Q2 2023 figures
 582
 (415)
 167
 
Quantity
 5
 (18)
 (13)
Price
 (164)
-
 (164)
Exchange rates
 (1)
 7
 6
Raw materials
-
 1
 1
Energy
-
 3
 3
Transportation
-
 2
 2
Operating and other expenses
-
 58
 58
Q2 2024 figures
 422
 (362)
 60
 



-
Quantity – The negative impact on operating income primarily related to a decrease in sales volumes of potash to India, the US, and China, partially offset by higher sales volumes in Brazil and Europe, as well as an increase in sales volumes of magnesium.
 

-
Price – The negative impact on operating income resulted primarily from a decrease of $103 in the potash price (CIF) per tonne, year-over-year.
 

-
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was due to a positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Israeli shekel against the US dollar.
 

-
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower operational costs.
 
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Results analysis for the period January – June 2024
 
 
Sales
Expenses
Operating income
 
 
$ millions
 
YTD 2023 figures
 1,182
 (761)
 421
 
Quantity
 79
 (60)
 19
Price
 (418)
-
 (418)
Exchange rates
 2
 13
 15

Raw materials
-
 3
 3
Energy
-
 16
 16
Transportation
-
 (1)
 (1)
Operating and other expenses
-
 67
 67

YTD 2024 figures
 845
 (723)
 122
 



-
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to an increase in sales volumes of magnesium as well as an increase in sales volumes of potash in Europe, Brazil, and the US, partially offset by lower sales volumes of potash to India and China.
 

-
Price – The negative impact on operating income resulted primarily from a decrease of $141 in the potash price (CIF) per tonne, year-over-year.
 

-
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was due to a positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Israeli shekel against the US dollar, as well as a positive impact on sales resulting from the appreciation of the average exchange rate of the euro against the US dollar.
 

-
Energy – The positive impact on operating income was primarily due to decreased electricity and gas prices.
 

-
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower operational costs and royalty payments.
 
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Phosphate Solutions
 
The Phosphate Solutions segment operates ICL’s phosphate value chain and uses phosphate rock and fertilizer-grade phosphoric acid to produce phosphate-based specialty products with higher added value, as well as to produce and sell phosphate-based fertilizers.
 
Results of operations and key indicators (1)
 
 
4-6/2024 (2)
4-6/2023
1-6/2024
1-6/2023
1-12/2023
 
 $ millions
 $ millions
 $ millions
 $ millions
 $ millions
Segment Sales
 572
 565
 1,131
 1,240
 2,350
   Sales to external customers
 528
 513
 1,045
 1,133
 2,141
   Sales to internal customers
 44
 52
 86
 107
 209
Segment Operating Income
 93
 73
 177
 192
 350
   Depreciation and amortization
 53
 56
 100
 108
 207
Segment EBITDA
146
129
277
300
557
Capital expenditures
 71
 59
 123
 113
 270



(1)
In alignment with the Company’s efficiency plan, which includes a change of reporting responsibilities as of January 2024, the results of a non-phosphate related business were allocated from the Phosphate Solutions segment to Other Activities. Comparative figures have been restated to reflect the organizational change in the reportable segments.
 

(2)
For Q2 2024, Phosphate Specialties comprised $325 million of segment sales, $46 million of operating income, $11 million of D&A and represented $57 million of EBITDA, while Phosphate Commodities comprised $247 million of segment sales, $47 million of operating income, $42 million of D&A and represented $89 million of EBITDA.
 
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Significant Highlights
 

Phosphate prices began the quarter stable-to-weak but firmed up late in the quarter driven by a renewed lack of availability and tight stocks. Whereas key benchmarks were 2% lower quarter-over-quarter, the trend turned increasingly positive through June 2024.
 

Developments in key markets are described in detail below:
 

-
Chinese export DAP prices fell by $68/t by the end of May, as product allocations were shifted from domestic to international markets late in the first quarter, and export availability improved. A similar but more pronounced trend on nitrogen led to the rapid depletion of local urea stocks and a renewal of local inflationary concerns. This prompted the government to burden exports, and towards the end of the quarter, global prices began to recover.
 

-
As a result of the reduced phosphate subsidy on DAP imports in the first quarter, Indian importers managed to decrease prices early in the second quarter. The improved Chinese availability spurred competition and lowered DAP CFR India prices. This improved distribution affordability and increased buying interest. However, as Chinese export inspections started to slow, prices began to recover and by the end of the quarter, the DAP CFR India price reached $539/mt.
 

-
Following an active first quarter, US imports slowed in April and May as planting seasons began. Lower corn prices led the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) to cut its planting acreage to just 90M (5M lower than last year). This weighed on sentiment and subsequently reduced fertilizer prices. DAP FOB Nola decreased to $565/mt by mid-May. Prices subsequently rose by $39/mt by the end of the quarter, due to improved corn planting estimates (+1.5M acres) and tight DAP/MAP availability.
 

-
For much of the first half of 2024, Brazilian MAP prices remained steady, trading between $560 and $575/t. However, with MAP imports running behind 2023, limited supplies from Morocco and the US, and the prospect of a large soybean area increase for Safra 2024/25, phosphate prices began to rise in June, ending the quarter with an MAP CFR Brazil price of $615/t.
 

Indian phosphoric acid prices are negotiated on a quarterly basis. The second quarter price was agreed at $948/t P2O5, $20 lower than the first quarter of 2024.
 

Sulphur FOB Middle East prices ended the second quarter at $82/t, similar to prevailing levels at the end of the first quarter.
 

While food specialties volumes increased year-over-year, global revenue declined due to lower prices in line with decreasing input costs. Industrial salts revenue saw a downturn compared to the previous year, driven by price adjustments reflecting decreasing input costs, partly offset by a year-over-year volume increase noticeable in Europe.
 

Sales of white phosphoric acid (WPA) decreased year-over-year due to decreased selling prices in all regions, partially offset by an increase in volumes, especially in Europe and Asia.
 

Sales of battery materials in Asia increased year-over-year as the Company continues to execute its long-term strategy to provide commercial solutions for the energy storage systems (ESS) market. The increase in sales was driven mainly by higher sales volumes.
 
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Additional segment information
 
Global phosphate commodities market - average prices:
 
Average prices
$ per tonne
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
VS Q2 2023
1-3/2024
VS Q1 2024
DAP
CFR India Bulk Spot
527
515
2%
591
(11)%
TSP
CFR Brazil Bulk Spot
425
406
5%
425
0%
SSP
CPT Brazil inland 18-20% P2O5 Bulk Spot
281
279
1%
276
2%
Sulphur
Bulk FOB Adnoc monthly Bulk contract
84
94
(11)%
75
12%

 
Source: CRU (Fertilizer Week Historical Prices, July 2024).
 
Results analysis for the period April – June 2024
 
 
Sales
Expenses
Operating income
 
 
$ millions
 
Q2 2023 figures
 565
 (492)
 73
 
Quantity
 79
 (50)
 29
Price
 (66)
-
 (66)
Exchange rates
 (6)
 12
 6

Raw materials
-
 49
 49
Transportation
-
 1
 1
Operating and other expenses
-
 1
 1
Q2 2024 figures
 572
 (479)
 93
 



-
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to higher sales volumes of phosphate fertilizers, white phosphoric acid (WPA), salts, MAP used for energy storage solutions and phosphate-based food additives.
 

-
Price – The negative impact on operating income was primarily due to lower selling prices of WPA, phosphate-based food additives and salts. This was partially offset by higher selling prices of phosphate fertilizers.
 

-
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was mainly due to the positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Israeli shekel and the Chinese yuan against the US dollar which exceeded the negative impact on sales resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Chinese yuan against the US dollar.
 

-
Raw materials –The positive impact on operating income was mainly due to lower costs of sulphur, caustic soda and potassium hydroxide (KOH).
 
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Results analysis for the period January – June 2024
 
 
Sales
Expenses
Operating income
 
 
$ millions
 
YTD 2023 figures
 1,240
 (1,048)
 192
 
Quantity
 61
 (35)
 26
Price
 (160)
-
 (160)
Exchange rates
 (10)
 24
 14
Raw materials
-
 87
 87
Energy
-
 3
 3
Transportation
-
 2
 2
Operating and other expenses
-
 13
 13
YTD 2024 figures
 1,131
 (954)
 177
 

 

-
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was due to higher sales volumes of phosphate fertilizers, MAP used for energy storage solutions and salts. This was partially offset by lower sales volumes of WPA and phosphate-based food additives.
 

-
Price – The negative impact on operating income was primarily related to lower selling prices of WPA, phosphate-based food additives, salts, phosphate fertilizers and MAP used for energy storage solutions.
 

-
Exchange rates – The favorable impact on operating income was due to the positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Israeli shekel and the Chinese yuan against the US dollar, which exceeded the negative impact on sales resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Chinese yuan against the US dollar.
 

-
Raw materials – The positive impact on operating income was due to lower costs of sulphur, caustic soda, and potassium hydroxide (KOH).
 

-
Operating and other expenses – The positive impact on operating income primarily related to lower maintenance and operational costs.
 
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Growing Solutions
 
The Growing Solutions segment aims to achieve global leadership in plant nutrition by enhancing its position in its core markets of specialty agriculture, ornamental horticulture, turf and landscaping, fertilizers and FertilizerpluS, and by targeting high-growth markets such as Brazil, India, and China. The segment leverages its unique R&D capabilities, substantial agronomic experience, global footprint, backward integration to potash, phosphate and polysulphate and its chemistry know-how, as well as its ability to integrate and generate synergies from acquired businesses. The segment continuously works to expand its broad portfolio of specialty plant nutrition, plant stimulation and plant health solutions, which consists of enhanced efficiency and controlled release fertilizers (CRF), water-soluble fertilizers (WSF), liquid fertilizers and straights (MKP/MAP/PeKacid), FertilizerpluS, soil and foliar micronutrients, biostimulants, soil conditioners, seed treatment products and adjuvants.
 
Results of operations and key indicators
 
 
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
1-6/2024
1-6/2023
1-12/2023
 
 $ millions
 $ millions
 $ millions
$ millions
$ millions
Segment Sales
 494
 481
 973
 1,045
 2,073
   Sales to external customers
 489
 473
 963
 1,026
 2,047
   Sales to internal customers
 5
 8
 10
 19
 26
Segment Operating Income
 25
 4
 48
 36
 51
Depreciation and amortization
 20
 18
 39
 31
 68
Segment EBITDA
 45
 22
 87
 67
 119
Capital expenditures
 19
 14
 34
 38
 92


Highlights and business environment
 

FertilizerpluS: Sales increased year-over-year as higher sales volumes offset lower prices, with increased demand mainly in Europe and China.
 

Specialty Agriculture (SA): Sales increased year-over-year due to higher sales volumes, partially offset by lower prices, mainly in Biostimulants and water-soluble fertilizers, with increased demand in Brazil, China and India.
 

Turf and Ornamental (T&O): Sales increased year-over-year, primarily due to higher sales of ornamental horticulture, with increased demand in all regions, mainly in CRF Ornamental and SRF. However, Turf and landscape sales slightly decreased as higher volumes, mostly in CRF Turf, were unable to offset lower prices.
 

As part of the Company’s goal to expand its Growing Solutions’ product offerings, in July 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Custom Ag Formulators (hereinafter - CAF), a North American provider of customized agriculture formulations and products for growers. CAF offers a diverse assortment of liquid adjuvants and enhanced nutrients, as well as various other specialty products.
 

In the second quarter of 2024, the collaboration with Lavie Bio Ltd. to develop novel bio-stimulant products to enrich fertilizer efficiency, achieved significant progress, identifying over a dozen novel microbe-based solutions through AI-driven technologies. Field trials are planned in the US and Brazil for the second half of 2024, with regulatory processes anticipated to begin in 2026.
 
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Results analysis for the period April – June 2024
 
 
Sales
Expenses
Operating income
 
 
$ millions
 
Q2 2023 figures
 481
 (477)
 4
 
Quantity
 70
 (45)
 25
Price
 (45)
-
 (45)
Exchange rates
 (12)
 10
 (2)
Raw materials
-
 59
 59
Energy
-
 3
 3
Transportation
-
 (4)
 (4)
Operating and other expenses
-
 (15)
 (15)
Q2 2024 figures
 494
 (469)
 25
 

 

-
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to higher sales volumes of specialty agriculture and FertilizerpluS products, as well as turf and ornamental products.
 

-
Price – The negative impact on operating income was due to lower selling prices of specialty agriculture and FertilizerpluS products, as well as turf and ornamental products.
 

-
Exchange rates – The unfavorable impact on operating income was due to the negative impact on sales resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Brazilian real, the euro and the Chinese yuan against the US dollar, which was partially offset by a positive impact on operational costs resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Brazilian real and the euro against the US dollar.
 

-
Raw materials – The positive impact on operating income primarily related to lower costs of commodity fertilizers, potassium hydroxide (KOH) and ammonia.
 

-
Operating and other expenses – The negative impact on operating income primarily related to higher maintenance and operational costs.
 
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Results analysis for the period January – June 2024
 
 
Sales
Expenses
Operating income
 
 
$ millions
 
YTD 2023 figures
 1,045
 (1,009)
 36
 
Quantity
 104
 (69)
 35

Price
 (171)
-
 (171)
Exchange rates
 (5)
 4
 (1)
Raw materials
-
 157
 157

Energy
-
 4
 4
Transportation
-
 (4)
 (4)
Operating and other expenses
-
 (8)
 (8)
YTD 2024 figures
 973
 (925)
 48
 



-
Quantity – The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to higher sales volumes of specialty agriculture and FertilizerpluS products, as well as turf and ornamental products.
 

-
Price – The negative impact on operating income was due to lower selling prices of FertilizerpluS and specialty agriculture products, as well as turf and ornamental products.
 

-
Exchange rates – The unfavorable impact on operating income was due to the negative impact on sales resulting from the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Brazilian real, Israeli shekel and the Chinese yuan against the US dollar, which slightly exceeded their positive impact on operational costs.
 

-
Raw materials - The positive impact on operating income was primarily related to lower costs of commodity fertilizers, potassium hydroxide (KOH), ammonia and caustic soda.
 

-
Operating and other expenses – The negative impact on operating income was primarily related to higher operational costs.
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Source and uses of cash
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
In the second quarter, cash flow provided by operating activities amounted to $316 million, compared to $433 million in the corresponding quarter last year. This decrease was mainly due to lower operating profit and changes in working capital.
 
Net cash used in investing activities
 
In the second quarter, net cash used in investing activities amounted to $125 million, compared to $202 million in the corresponding quarter last year. This decrease was mainly due to proceeds received from deposits and lower payments for property, plant and equipment.
 
Net cash used in financing activities
 
In the second quarter, net cash used in financing activities amounted to $263 million, compared to $393 million in the corresponding quarter last year. This decrease was mainly due to receipt of long-term debt and lower dividend payments.
 
Outstanding net debt
 
As of June 30, 2024, ICL’s net financial liabilities amounted to $2,031 million, a decrease of $64 million compared to December 31, 2023.
 
Credit facilities
 
Sustainability-linked Revolving Credit Facility (RCF)
 
In April 2023, the Company entered into a Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility Agreement made between ICL Finance B.V. and a consortium of twelve international banks for a $1,550 million credit facility. in April 2024, all lenders exercised the option to extend the agreement by one year, until April 2029.
 
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had utilized $417 million out of the $1,550 million credit facility framework.
 
Securitization
 
The total amount of the Company's committed securitization facility framework is $300 million and an additional $100 million uncommitted. As of June 30, 2024, ICL had utilized approximately $177 million of the facility’s framework.

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Ratings and financial covenants
 
Fitch Ratings
 
In June 2024, Fitch Ratings reaffirmed the Company’s long-term issuer default rating and senior unsecured rating at 'BBB-'. The outlook on the long-term issuer default rating is stable.
 
S&P Rating
 
Subsequent to the date of this report, in July 2024, the S&P credit rating agency reaffirmed the Company’s international credit rating and senior unsecured rating of 'BBB-'. In addition, the S&P Maalot credit rating agency reaffirmed the Company’s credit rating of 'ilAA' with a stable rating outlook.
 
Financial covenants
 
As of June 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants stipulated in its financing agreements.
 
Critical Accounting Estimates
 
In the six and three month periods ended June 30, 2024, there were no material changes in the critical accounting estimates previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Board of Directors and Senior Management Updates
 
Mr. Shalom Shlomo was appointed to the Board of Directors, effective as of January 1, 2024, to serve until the next annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company.
 
As of May 8, 2024, Ms. Maya Grinfeld, ICL’s VP, Marketing and Communication, is considered an office holder of the Company.
 
On July 17, 2024, at the Company’s 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "AGM"), the shareholders approved the following resolutions: (a) the re-election of Yoav Doppelt, Aviad Kaufman, Avisar Paz, Sagi Kabla, Reem Aminoach, Lior Reitblatt, Tzipi Ozer Armon, Gadi Lesin, Michal Silverberg and Shalom Shlomo to serve as directors of the Company, effective as of the date of the AGM, until the next annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company or until any of their earlier resignation or removal; (b) the re-election of Dr. Miriam Haran as an external director (within the meaning of the Israeli Companies Law, 1999) for a second three-year term; (c) an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Association in order to allow for indemnification and insurance of directors and officers under the Israeli Economic Competition Law, 1988 (the “Israeli Competition Law”); (d) an amendment to the exemption, insurance and indemnification undertaking letter issued by the Company to each of its directors and officers to allow for indemnification and insurance in connection with proceedings under the Israeli Competition Law; and, (e) the reappointment of Somekh Chaikin, a Member Firm of KPMG International, as the Company’s independent auditor until the next annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company.
 
On July 18, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors determined that Mr. Avisar Paz qualifies as an independent director under the New York Stock Exchange corporate governance standards.
 
ICL Group Limited Q2 2024 Results 29


Risk Factors
 
In the six and three month periods ended June 30, 2024, 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, 2023.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Exposures stemming from Market Risks
 
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, 2023.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
For further information regarding legal proceedings and other contingencies, see Note 6 to the Company's Interim Financial Statements.
 
Forward-looking Statements
 
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”, “strive”, “forecast”, “targets” and “potential”, among others. The Company is relying on the safe harbor provided in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in making such forward-looking statements.
 
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 mineral extractions permits or concessions; volatility of supply and demand and the impact of competition; the difference between actual reserves and our reserve estimates; natural disasters and cost of compliance with environmental regulatory legislative and licensing restrictions including laws and regulation related to, and physical impacts of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions; failure to "harvest" salt which could lead to accumulation of salt at the bottom of the evaporation Pond 5 in the Dead Sea; litigation, arbitration and regulatory proceedings; disruptions at our seaport shipping facilities or regulatory restrictions affecting our ability to export our products overseas; changes in exchange rates or prices compared to those we are currently experiencing; general market, political or economic conditions in the countries in which we operate; price increases or shortages with respect to our principal raw materials; pandemics may create disruptions, impacting our sales, operations, supply chain and customers; delays in termination of engagements with contractors and/or governmental obligations; the inflow of significant amounts of water into the Dead Sea which could adversely affect production at our plants; labor disputes, slowdowns and strikes involving our employees; pension and health insurance liabilities; changes to governmental incentive programs or tax benefits, creation of new fiscal or tax related legislation; and/or higher tax liabilities; changes in our evaluations and estimates, which serve as a basis for the recognition and manner of measurement of assets and 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; information technology systems or breaches of our, or our service providers', 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; The Company is exposed to risks relating to its current and future activity in emerging markets; 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; disruption of our, or our service providers', sales of our magnesium products being affected by various factors that are not within our control; volatility or crises in the financial markets; hazards inherent to mining and chemical manufacturing; the failure to ensure the safety of our workers and processes; exposure to third party and product liability claims; product recalls or other liability claims as a result of food safety and food-borne illness concerns; insufficiency of insurance coverage; war or acts of terror and/or political, economic and military instability in Israel and its region, including the current state of war declared in Israel and any resulting disruptions to our supply and production chains; filing of class actions and derivative actions against the Company, its executives and Board members; closing of transactions, mergers and acquisitions; and other risk factors discussed under ”Item 3 - Key Information— D. Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 14, 2024 (the “Annual Report”).
 
Forward‑looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and, except as otherwise required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information or future developments or to release publicly any revisions to these statements, targets or goals in order to reflect later events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Investors are cautioned to consider these risk and uncertainties and to not place undue reliance on such information. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and are subject to risks and uncertainties, and the actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
 
This report for the second quarter of 2024 (the “Quarterly Report”) should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report of 2023 published by the Company on Form 20-F and the report for the first quarter of 2024 published by the Company (the "prior quarterly report"), including the description of events occurring subsequent to the date of the statement of financial position, as filed with the US SEC.
 
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ICL Group Ltd

 




Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of (Unaudited)

 
June 30,
2024
June 30,
2023
December 31,
2023
 
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
Current assets
     
Cash and cash equivalents
 287
 372
 420
Short-term investments and deposits
 109
 166
 172
Trade receivables
 1,429
 1,380
 1,376
Inventories
 1,544
 2,006
 1,703
Prepaid expenses and other receivables
 298
 333
 363
Total current assets
 3,667
 4,257
 4,034
       
Non-current assets
     
Deferred tax assets
 147
 149
 152
Property, plant and equipment
 6,285
 6,097
 6,329
Intangible assets
 857
 872
 873
Other non-current assets
 249
 209
 239
Total non-current assets
 7,538
 7,327
 7,593
       
Total assets
 11,205
 11,584
 11,627
       
Current liabilities
     
Short-term debt
 577
 674
 858
Trade payables
 834
 893
 912
Provisions
 49
 75
 85
Other payables
 802
 789
 783
Total current liabilities
 2,262
 2,431
 2,638
       
Non-current liabilities
     
Long-term debt and debentures
 1,850
 2,117
 1,829
Deferred tax liabilities
 500
 467
 489
Long-term employee liabilities
 330
 362
 354
Long-term provisions and accruals
 218
 236
 224
Other
 61
 61
 56
Total non-current liabilities
 2,959
 3,243
 2,952
       
Total liabilities
 5,221
 5,674
 5,590
       
Equity
     
Total shareholders’ equity
 5,746
 5,670
 5,768
Non-controlling interests
 238
 240
 269
Total equity
 5,984
 5,910
 6,037
       
Total liabilities and equity
 11,205
 11,584
 11,627

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
 
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(In millions except per share data)

 
For the three-month period ended
June 30
For the six-month period ended
June 30
For the year ended December 31
 
2024
2023
2024
2023
2023
 
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
Sales
 1,752
 1,868
 3,487
 3,984
 7,536
Cost of sales
 1,184
 1,189
 2,362
 2,459
 4,865
           
Gross profit
 568
 679
 1,125
 1,525
 2,671
           
Selling, transport and marketing expenses
 280
 279
 553
 543
 1,093
General and administrative expenses
 64
 55
 128
 123
 260
Research and development expenses
 14
 19
 31
 37
 71
Other expenses
 2
 36
 5
 70
 128
Other income
 (3)
 (10)
 (6)
 (13)
 (22)
           
Operating income
 211
 300
 414
 765
 1,141
           
Finance expenses
 59
 89
 119
 176
 259
Finance income
 (26)
 (40)
 (51)
 (83)
 (91)
Finance expenses, net
 33
 49
 68
 93
 168
           
Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
-
-
-
-
 1
           
Income before taxes on income
 178
 251
 346
 672
 974
           
Taxes on income
 48
 84
 90
 211
 287
           
Net income
 130
 167
 256
 461
 687
           
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interests
 15
 4
 32
 18
 40
           
Net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company
 115
 163
 224
 443
 647
           
Earnings per share attributable to the shareholders of the Company:
         
           
Basic earnings per share (in dollars)
 0.09
 0.13
 0.17
 0.34
 0.50
           
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars)
 0.09
 0.13
 0.17
 0.34
 0.50
           
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding:
         
           
Basic (in thousands)
 1,289,901
 1,289,347
 1,289,716
 1,289,293
 1,289,361
           
Diluted (in thousands)
 1,290,158
 1,290,792
 1,289,977
 1,290,950
 1,290,668

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
 
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

 
For the three-month period ended
For the six-month period ended
For the year ended
 
June 30, 2024
June 30, 2023
June 30, 2024
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2023
 
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
Net income
 130
 167
 256
 461
 687
           
Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified subsequently to net income
         
Foreign currency translation differences
 (84)
 (3)
 (142)
 56
 80
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges transferred to the statement of income
 8
 21
 13
 45
 59
Effective portion of the change in fair value of cash flow hedges
 (14)
 (15)
 (19)
 (39)
 (41)
Tax relating to items that will be reclassified subsequently to net income
 1
 (1)
 1
 (1)
 (4)
 
 (89)
 2
 (147)
 61
 94
           
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to net income
         
Actuarial gains from defined benefit plans
 15
 3
 13
 13
 33
Tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to net income
 (3)
 (1)
 (3)
 (4)
 (8)
 
 12
 2
 10
 9
 25
           
Total comprehensive income
 53
 171
 119
 531
 806
           
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interests
 13
 (12)
 26
 6
 35
           
Comprehensive income attributable to the shareholders of the Company
 40
 183
 93
 525
 771

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
 
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
 
For the three-month period ended
For the six-month period ended
For the year ended
 
June 30, 2024
June 30, 2023
June 30, 2024
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2023
 
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
Cash flows from operating activities
         
Net income
 130
 167
 256
 461
 687
Adjustments for:
         
Depreciation and amortization
 152
 141
 299
 271
 536
Exchange rate, interest and derivative, net
 37
 30
 96
 48
 24
Tax expenses
 48
 84
 90
 211
 287
Change in provisions
 (11)
 (13)
 (53)
 (28)
 (32)
Other
 2
 2
 4
 6
 29
 
 228
 244
 436
 508
 844
           
Change in inventories
 58
 113
 109
 164
 465
Change in trade receivables
 26
 268
 (115)
 233
 252
Change in trade payables
 (55)
 (71)
 (29)
 (108)
 (101)
Change in other receivables
 (14)
 1
 4
 (5)
 26
Change in other payables
 (28)
 (184)
 (18)
 (207)
 (210)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities
 (13)
 127
 (49)
 77
 432
           
Income taxes paid, net of refund
 (29)
 (105)
 (35)
 (214)
 (253)
           
Net cash provided by operating activities (*)
 316
 433
 608
 832
 1,710
           
Cash flows from investing activities
         
Proceeds (payments) from deposits, net
 11
 (35)
 61
 (79)
 (88)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
 (142)
 (170)
 (287)
 (334)
 (780)
Interest received (*)
 3
 3
 10
 5
 10
Proceeds from divestiture of assets and businesses, net of transaction expenses
 3
-
 18
 3
 4
Business combinations
-
-
 (22)
-
-
Other
-
-
-
 1
 1
Net cash used in investing activities
 (125)
 (202)
 (220)
 (404)
 (853)
           
Cash flows from financing activities
         
Dividends paid to the Company's shareholders
 (59)
 (146)
 (120)
 (324)
 (474)
Receipt of long-term debt
 140
 95
 338
 353
 633
Repayments of long-term debt
 (226)
 (228)
 (612)
 (398)
 (836)
Repayments of short-term debt
 (18)
 (54)
 (1)
 (17)
 (25)
Interest paid (*)
 (43)
 (45)
 (63)
 (64)
 (125)
Receipts from transactions in derivatives
-
-
 3
 6
 5
Dividend paid to the non-controlling interests
 (57)
 (15)
 (57)
 (15)
 (15)
Net cash used in financing activities
 (263)
 (393)
 (512)
 (459)
 (837)
           
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 (72)
 (162)
 (124)
 (31)
 20
Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the period
 363
 552
 420
 417
 417
Net effect of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents
 (4)
 (18)
 (9)
 (14)
 (17)
Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the period
 287
 372
 287
 372
 420


(*) Reclassification - see Note 2 below.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
 
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)

 
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, 2024
                 
Balance as of April 1, 2024
 549
 235
 (539)
 148
 (260)
 5,629
 5,762
 282
 6,044
                   
Share-based compensation
-
 2
-
 1
-
-
 3
-
 3
Dividends
-
-
-
-
-
 (59)
 (59)
 (57)
 (116)
Comprehensive income
-
-
 (82)
 (5)
-
 127
 40
 13
 53
Balance as of June 30, 2024
 549
 237
 (621)
 144
 (260)
 5,697
 5,746
 238
 5,984


 
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, 2023
   
           
Balance as of April 1, 2023
 549
 233
 (515)
 130
 (260)
 5,494
 5,631
 267
 5,898
                   
Share-based compensation
-
 1
-
 1
-
-
 2
-
 2
Dividends
-
-
-
-
-
 (146)
 (146)
 (15)
 (161)
Comprehensive income (loss)
-
-
 13
 5
-
 165
 183
 (12)
 171
Balance as of June 30, 2023
 549
 234
 (502)
 136
 (260)
 5,513
 5,670
 240
 5,910


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)

 
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, 2024
                 
Balance as of January 1, 2024
 549
 234
 (485)
 147
 (260)
 5,583
 5,768
 269
 6,037
                   
Share-based compensation
-
 3
-
 2
-
-
 5
-
 5
Dividends
-
-
-
-
-
 (120)
 (120)
 (57)
 (177)
Comprehensive income
-
-
 (136)
 (5)
-
 234
 93
 26
 119
Balance as of June 30, 2024
 549
 237
 (621)
 144
 (260)
 5,697
 5,746
 238
 5,984


 
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, 2023
                 
Balance as of January 1, 2023
 549
 233
 (570)
 127
 (260)
 5,385
 5,464
 249
 5,713
                   
Share-based compensation
-
 1
-
 4
-
-
 5
-
 5
Dividends
-
-
-
-
-
 (324)
 (324)
 (15)
 (339)
Comprehensive income
-
-
 68
 5
-
 452
 525
 6
 531
Balance as of June 30, 2023
 549
 234
 (502)
 136
 (260)
 5,513
 5,670
 240
 5,910


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
 
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) (cont'd)

 
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, 2023
                 
Balance as of January 1, 2023
 549
 233
 (570)
 127
 (260)
 5,385
 5,464
 249
 5,713
                   
Share-based compensation
-
 1
-
 6
-
-
 7
-
 7
Dividends
-
-
-
-
-
 (474)
 (474)
 (15)
 (489)
Comprehensive income
-
-
 85
 14
-
 672
 771
 35
 806
Balance as of December 31, 2023
 549
 234
 (485)
 147
 (260)
 5,583
 5,768
 269
 6,037


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Note 1 – General


A.
The Reporting Entity
 
ICL Group Ltd. (hereinafter – the Company), is a company incorporated and domiciled in Israel. The Company's shares are traded on both the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker: ICL. The address of the Company’s registered headquarters is 23 Aranha St., Tel Aviv, Israel. The Company is a subsidiary of Israel Corporation Ltd., a public company traded on the TASE under the ticker: ILCO:TA. The State of Israel holds a Special State Share in ICL and in some of its subsidiaries, entitling the State the right to safeguard the State of Israel vital interests.
 
The Company, together with its subsidiaries, associated companies and joint ventures (hereinafter ‑ the Group or ICL), is a leading specialty minerals group that operates a unique, integrated business model. The Company competitively extracts certain minerals as raw materials and utilizes processing and product formulation technologies to add value to customers in two main end-markets: agriculture and industrial (including food). ICL’s products are used mainly in agriculture, electronics, food, fuel and gas exploration, water purification and desalination, construction, detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and automotive.


B.
Events in the reporting period
 
The security situation in Israel since October 2023, when the Israeli government declared a state of war in response to attacks on civilians, has posed several challenges. These include some disruptions in supply chains, a shortage of personnel due to mobilization for reserve duty, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the Israeli shekel.
 
Regional tensions involving Houthis attacks and threats on commercial ships have intensified, leading to disruptions in shipping routes and commercial shipping arrangements, as well as increased shipping costs.
 
The Company has taken measures to ensure the safety of its employees and business partners, as well as the communities in which it operates. Additionally, it has implemented supportive measures to accommodate employees who are called for reserve duty, to minimize any potential impact on its business, including avoidance of disruption to production activities at its facilities in Israel.
 
The security situation in recent months has not had a material impact on the Company's business results. However, as the developments related to the war, as well as its duration, are unpredictable, the Company is unable to estimate the extent of the war’s potential impact on its future business and results. The Company continuously monitors developments and will take all necessary actions to minimize any negative consequences to its operations and assets.
 
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Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies


A.
Basis of Preparation
 
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 for the year ended December 31, 2023 (hereinafter – the Annual Financial Statements), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
 
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.
 
Reclassifications
 
The Company made a number of insignificant reclassifications in comparative figures in order to adjust them to the manner of classification in the current financial statements. The said reclassifications have no effect on the total profit (loss).
 
Nonetheless, commencing with the second quarter of 2024, management decided to reclassify interest received as cash flows from investing activities and interest paid as cash flows from financing activities, instead of under cash provided by operating activities. Management believes that the revised classification provides a more comprehensive view of the financing cost and the nature of financing transactions. Comparative figures have been retrospectively adjusted in the statement of cash flows to reflect this policy change.


B.
Amendments to standards and interpretations that have not yet been adopted
 
IFRS 18, presentation and disclosure in the financial statements
 
This standard replaces the international accounting standard IAS 1 Presentation of financial statements. As part of the new disclosure requirements, companies will be required to present new defined subtotals in the statements of income: operating profit and profit before financing and tax. In addition, income statement items will be classified into three defined categories: operating, investment and financing. The standard also includes a requirement to provide a separate disclosure in the financial statements regarding the use of management-defined performance measures ("non-GAAP" measures), and specific instructions were added for the grouping and splitting of items in the financial statements and in the notes. IFRS 18 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027, with an option for early adoption.
 
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Note 3 - Operating Segments

A. General

1. Information on operating segments

ICL is a global specialty minerals company operating bromine, potash and phosphate mineral value chains in a unique, integrated business model. Our operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Growing Solutions.
 
Industrial Products – The Industrial Products segment produces bromine derived from a solution that is a by‑product of the potash production process in Sodom, Israel, as well as bromine‑based compounds. Industrial Products uses most of the bromine it produces for its own production of bromine compounds at its production sites in Israel, the Netherlands and China. In addition, the Industrial Products segment produces several grades of salt, magnesium chloride and some other specialty mineral products. Industrial Products is also engaged in the production and marketing of phosphorous-based flame retardants and additional phosphorus‑based products.
 
Potash – The Potash segment produces and sells primarily potash, salt, magnesium, as well as electricity. Potash is produced in Israel and Spain using an evaporation process to extract potash from the Dead Sea in Israel, and from conventional mining of an underground mine in Spain. The segment also produces and sells pure magnesium and magnesium alloys, as well as chlorine and sylvinite. In addition, the segment sells salt products produced at its potash site in Spain. The Company operates a power plant in Sodom which supplies electricity to ICL companies in Israel (as well as surplus electricity to external customers) and steam to all facilities at the Sodom site.
 
Phosphate Solutions – The 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”), to produce 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 Yunnan province in China. Sulphuric acid, green phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizers are also produced in the facilities in Israel and China.
 
The Phosphate Solutions segment manufactures pure phosphoric acid by purifying green phosphoric acid. Pure phosphoric acid and green phosphoric acid are used to manufacture downstream products with high added value, such as phosphate salts and acids, for a wide range of food and industrial applications. Phosphate salts and acids are used in various industrial end markets such as oral care, cleaning products, paints and coatings, energy storage solutions, water treatment, asphalt modification, construction, metal treatment and more. The segment's products for the food industry include functional food ingredients and phosphate additives which provide texture and stability solutions for processed meat, meat alternatives, poultry, seafood, dairy products, beverages and baked goods. In addition, the segment supplies pure phosphoric acid to ICL’s specialty fertilizers business.
 
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Note 3 - Operating Segments (cont’d)

A. General (cont’d)

1.  Information on operating segments (cont’d)

Growing Solutions – The Growing Solutions segment aims to achieve global leadership in plant nutrition markets by enhancing its positions in its core markets of specialty agriculture, ornamental horticulture, turf and landscaping, fertilizers and FertilizerpluS, targeting high-growth markets such as Brazil, India and China. The segment also looks to leverage its unique R&D capabilities, substantial agronomic experience, global footprint, backward integration to potash, phosphate and polysulphate and its chemistry know-how, as well as its ability to integrate and generate synergies from acquired businesses.
 
ICL continuously works to expand its broad portfolio of specialty plant nutrition, plant stimulation and plant health solutions, which consists of enhanced efficiency and controlled release fertilizers (CRF), water-soluble fertilizers (WSF), liquid fertilizers and straights (MKP/MAP/PeKacid), FertilizerpluS, soil and foliar micronutrients, secondary nutrients, biostimulants, soil conditioners, seed treatment products, and adjuvants.
 
The Growing Solutions segment develops, manufactures, markets and sells its products globally, mainly in South America, Europe, Asia, North America and Israel. It produces water soluble specialty fertilizers in Belgium, Israel and Spain, organic, ornamental horticulture, turf and landscaping products in the UK and the Netherlands, liquid fertilizers in Israel, Spain and China, straights soluble fertilizers in China and Israel, controlled release fertilizers in the Netherlands, Brazil and the US, FertilizerpluS products in the UK, the Netherlands and Germany, as well as secondary nutrients, biostimulants, soil conditioners, seed treatment products, and adjuvants in Brazil.
 
Other Activities – Other business activities include, among other things, ICL’s innovative arm which promotes innovation, developing new products and services, as well as digital platforms and technological solutions for farmers and agronomists. This category includes Growers and Agmatix, innovative start-ups that are developing agricultural data processing and analysis capabilities for the future of agriculture. In alignment with the Company’s efficiency plan, which includes a change of reporting responsibilities as of January 2024, the results of a non-phosphate related business were allocated from the Phosphate Solutions segment to Other Activities. Comparative figures have been restated to reflect the organizational change in the reportable segments. These activities are not presented as reportable segments as they do not meet the required quantitative thresholds.
 
2. Segment capital investments

Capital investments made by the segments for each of the reporting periods include mainly property, plant and equipment as well as intangible assets acquired in the ordinary course of business and as part of business combinations.
 
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Note 3 - Operating Segments (cont’d)

A. General (cont’d)

3. Inter–segment transfers and unallocated income (expenses)
 
Segment revenue, expenses and results include inter-segment transfers, which are based on transactions prices in the ordinary course of business. This is aligned with reports that are regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker. Inter-segment transfers are eliminated as part of the financial statements' consolidation process.
 
Segment profit is measured based on operating income, without the allocation of certain expenses to the operating segments, as presented in the reports regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker. Management believes that it is the most relevant measure for the assessment of such results.
 
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Note 3 - Operating Segments (cont’d)

B. Operating segment data

 
Industrial Products
Potash
Phosphate Solutions
Growing Solutions
Other
Activities
Reconciliations
Consolidated
 
$ millions
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2024
             
               
Sales to external parties
 309
 381
 528
 489
 45
-
 1,752
Inter-segment sales
 6
 41
 44
 5
 2
 (98)
-
Total sales
 315
 422
 572
 494
 47
 (98)
 1,752
               
Segment operating income (loss)
 60
 60
 93
 25
 (4)
 (9)
 225
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
           
 (14)
Operating income
           
 211
               
Financing expenses, net
           
 (33)
               
Income before income taxes
           
 178
               
Depreciation and amortization
 14
 58
 53
 20
 4
 3
 152
Capital expenditures
 19
 63
 71
 19
 2
 6
 180
Capital expenditures as part of business combination
-
-
-
 1
-
-
 1


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Note 3 - Operating Segments (cont'd)

B. Operating segment data (cont'd)

 
Industrial Products
Potash
Phosphate Solutions
Growing Solutions
Other
Activities
Reconciliations
Consolidated
 
$ millions
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2023
             
               
Sales to external parties
 297
 540
 513
 473
 45
-
 1,868
Inter-segment sales
 3
 42
 52
 8
 1
 (106)
-
Total sales
 300
 582
 565
 481
 46
 (106)
 1,868
               
Segment operating income (loss)
 60
 167
 73
 4
 (5)
 1
 300
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
           
-
Operating income
           
 300
               
Financing expenses, net
           
 (49)
Income before income taxes
           
 251
               
Depreciation and amortization
 14
 46
 56
 18
 3
 4
 141
               
Capital expenditures
 19
 79
 59
 14
 2
 4
 177


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Note 3 - Operating Segments (cont’d)

B. Operating segment data (cont'd)

 
Industrial Products
Potash
Phosphate Solutions
Growing Solutions
Other
Activities
Reconciliations
Consolidated
 
$ millions

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2024
             
               
Sales to external parties
 640
 748
 1,045
 963
 91
-
 3,487
Inter-segment sales
 10
 97
 86
 10
 2
 (205)
-
Total sales
 650
 845
 1,131
 973
 93
 (205)
 3,487
               
Segment operating income (loss)
 119
 122
 177
 48
 (7)
 (19)
 440
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
           
 (26)
Operating income
           
 414
               
Financing expenses, net
           
 (68)
               
Income before income taxes
           
 346
               
Depreciation and amortization
 27
 120
 100
 39
 8
 5
 299
Capital expenditures
 35
 129
 123
 34
 3
 11
 335
Capital expenditures as part of business combination
-
-
-
 35
-
-
 35


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Note 3 - Operating Segments (cont'd)

B. Operating segment data (cont'd)

 
Industrial Products
Potash
Phosphate Solutions
Growing Solutions
Other
Activities
Reconciliations
Consolidated
 
$ millions
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023
             
               
Sales to external parties
 648
 1,088
 1,133
 1,026
 89
-
 3,984
Inter-segment sales
 13
 94
 107
 19
 2
 (235)
-
Total sales
 661
 1,182
 1,240
 1,045
 91
 (235)
 3,984
               
Segment operating income (loss)
 150
 421
 192
 36
 (11)
 (8)
 780
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
           
 (15)
Operating income
           
 765
               
Financing expenses, net
           
 (93)
Income before income taxes
           
 672
               
Depreciation and amortization
 29
 90
 108
 31
 7
 6
 271
               
Capital expenditures
 45
 163
 113
 38
 5
 6
 370


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Note 3 - Operating Segments (cont'd)

B. Operating segment data (cont'd)

 
Industrial Products
Potash
Phosphate Solutions
Growing Solutions
Other
Activities
Reconciliations
Consolidated
 
$ millions
For the year ended December 31, 2023
             
               
Sales to external parties
 1,206
 1,973
 2,141
 2,047
 169
-
 7,536
Inter-segment sales
 21
 209
 209
 26
 3
 (468)
-
Total sales
 1,227
 2,182
 2,350
 2,073
 172
 (468)
 7,536
               
Segment operating income (loss)
 220
 668
 350
 51
 (34)
 (37)
 1,218
Other expenses not allocated to the segments
           
 (77)
Operating income
           
 1,141
               
Financing expenses, net
           
 (168)
Share in earnings of equity-accounted investees
           
 1
Income before income taxes
           
 974
               
Depreciation and amortization
 57
 175
 207
 68
 17
 12
 536
               
Capital expenditures
 91
 384
 270
 92
 13
 23
 873


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Note 3 - Operating Segments (cont'd)

C. Information based on geographical location
 
The following table presents the distribution of the operating segments sales by geographical location of the customer:
 
 
4-6/2024
4-6/2023
1-6/2024
1-6/2023
1-12/2023
 
$
millions
% of
sales
$
millions
% of
sales
$
millions
% of
sales
$
millions
% of
sales
$
millions
% of
sales
Brazil
 358
 20
 343
 18
 568
 16
 737
 18
 1,530
 20
USA
 282
 16
 338
 18
 601
 17
 683
 17
 1,262
 17
China
 281
 16
 222
 12
 536
 15
 506
 13
 1,059
 14
Germany
 82
 5
 87
 5
 174
 5
 197
 5
 340
 5
United Kingdom
 79
 5
 96
 5
 181
 5
 266
 7
 428
 6
Spain
 79
 5
 92
 5
 153
 4
 192
 5
 348
 5
Israel
 75
 4
 70
 4
 143
 4
 136
 3
 274
 4
France
 56
 3
 42
 2
 147
 4
 127
 3
 254
 3
Netherlands
 36
 2
 40
 2
 75
 2
 98
 2
 171
 2
India
 36
 2
 109
 6
 70
 2
 126
 3
 196
 3
All other
 388
 22
 429
 23
 839
 26
 916
 24
 1,674
 21
Total
 1,752
 100
 1,868
 100
 3,487
 100
 3,984
 100
 7,536
 100

 
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Note 3 - Operating Segments (cont'd)
 
C. Information based on geographical location (cont'd)
 
The following tables present the distribution of the operating segments sales by geographical location of the customer:

 
Industrial Products
Potash
Phosphate Solutions
Growing Solutions
Other
Activities
Reconciliations
Consolidated
 
$ millions
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2024
             
Europe
 109
 96
 145
 182
 33
 (31)
 534
Asia
 109
 79
 143
 76
 8
 (7)
 408
South America
 6
 138
 100
 150
-
 (3)
 391
North America
 76
 50
 140
 42
-
 (1)
 307
Rest of the world
 15
 59
 44
 44
 6
 (56)
 112
Total
 315
 422
 572
 494
 47
 (98)
 1,752

 
 
Industrial Products
Potash
Phosphate Solutions
Growing Solutions
Other
Activities
Reconciliations
Consolidated
 
$ millions
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2023
             
Europe
 114
 129
 147
 172
 35
 (45)
 552
Asia
 71
 188
 116
 67
 6
 (6)
 442
South America
 6
 123
 111
 156
-
 (2)
 394
North America
 92
 84
 148
 36
 1
 (3)
 358
Rest of the world
 17
 58
 43
 50
 4
 (50)
 122
Total
 300
 582
 565
 481
 46
 (106)
 1,868

 
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Note 3 - Operating Segments (cont'd)
 
C. Information based on geographical location (cont'd)
 
The following tables present the distribution of the operating segments sales by geographical location of the customer:

 
Industrial Products
Potash
Phosphate Solutions
Growing Solutions
Other
Activities
Reconciliations
Consolidated
 
$ millions
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2024
             
Europe
 213
 265
 288
 417
 64
 (74)
 1,173
Asia
 219
 155
 303
 137
 18
 (12)
 820
South America
 10
 197
 169
 250
-
 (3)
 623
North America
 174
 111
 277
 86
 1
 (2)
 647
Rest of the world
 34
 117
 94
 83
 10
 (114)
 224
Total
 650
 845
 1,131
 973
 93
 (205)
 3,487

 
 
Industrial Products
Potash
Phosphate Solutions
Growing Solutions
Other
Activities
Reconciliations
Consolidated
 
$ millions
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023
             
Europe
 256
 366
 325
 406
 69
 (97)
 1,325
Asia
 157
 288
 290
 151
 10
 (14)
 882
South America
 12
 283
 211
 315
-
 (3)
 818
North America
 201
 135
 326
 74
 1
 (10)
 727
Rest of the world
 35
 110
 88
 99
 11
 (111)
 232
Total
 661
 1,182
 1,240
 1,045
 91
 (235)
 3,984

 
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Note 3 - Operating Segments (cont'd)
 
C. Information based on geographical location (cont'd)
 
The following table presents the distribution of the operating segments sales by geographical location of the customer:

 
Industrial Products
Potash
Phosphate Solutions
Growing Solutions
Other
Activities
Reconciliations
Consolidated
 
$ millions
For the year ended December 31, 2023
             
Europe
 432
 624
 613
 746
 126
 (209)
 2,332
Asia
 361
 539
 587
 257
 30
 (30)
 1,744
South America
 25
 524
 368
 753
-
 (5)
 1,665
North America
 349
 260
 614
 138
 2
 (12)
 1,351
Rest of the world
 60
 235
 168
 179
 14
 (212)
 444
Total
 1,227
 2,182
 2,350
 2,073
 172
 (468)
 7,536


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Note 4 – Loans, Financial Instruments and Risk Management

A. Fair value of financial instruments

The carrying amounts in the financial statements of certain financial assets and financial liabilities, including cash and cash equivalents, investments, short-term deposits and loans, receivables and other debit balances, long-term investments and receivables, short-term credit, payables and other credit balances, long-term loans bearing variable interest and other liabilities, and derivative financial instruments, correspond to or approximate their fair value.
 
The following table details the carrying amount and fair value of financial instrument groups presented in the financial statements not in accordance with their fair value:

 
June 30, 2024
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2023
 
Carrying amount
Fair value
Carrying amount
Fair value
Carrying amount
Fair value
 
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
Loans bearing fixed interest
 326
 299
 341
 307
 337
 306
Debentures bearing fixed interest
           
Marketable
 1,093
 965
 1,206
 1,155
 1,208
 1,118
Non-marketable
 47
 46
 196
 192
 196
 194
 
 1,466
 1,310
 1,743
 1,654
 1,741
 1,618

 
B. Fair value hierarchy
 
The following table presents an analysis of the financial instruments measured in fair value, using the valuation method.
 
The following level was defined:
 
Level 2: Observed data (directly or indirectly).

Level 2
June 30,
2024
June 30,
2023
December 31, 2023
 
$ millions
$ millions
$ millions
Derivatives used for economic hedge, net
 3
 (28)
 39
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedge, net
 (18)
 (20)
 1
 
 (15)
 (48)
 40

 
C. Foreign currency risks

The Company is exposed to changes in the exchange rate of the Israeli shekel against the US dollar in respect of principal and interest in certain debentures, loans, labor costs and other operating expenses. The Company's risk management strategy is to hedge the changes in cash flow deriving from liabilities, labor costs and other operational costs denominated in shekels by using derivatives. These exposures are hedged from time to time, according to the assessment of exposure and inherent risks against which the Company elects to hedge, in accordance with the Company's risk management strategy.
 
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Note 5 – Long Term Compensation Plans and Dividend Distributions
 

A.
Share based payments - non-marketable options
 
On April 3, 2024, and April 4, 2024, the Company’s HR & Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors, respectively, approved a new triennial equity grant for the years 2024-2026 in the form of about 12 million non-marketable and non-transferable options for no consideration, under the amended 2014 Equity Compensation Plan, to officers and senior managers. The vesting period of the options will be in three equal tranches, upon the lapse of 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months from the grant date. The fair value at the grant date was about $15 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 26, 2024
March 26, 2024
61
0.05
May 8, 2024
June 20, 2024
59
0.05
August 12, 2024 *
September 18, 2024
63
0.05

 
*      The dividend will be distributed on September 18, 2024, with a record date for eligibility of September 4, 2024.
 
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Note 6 – Provisions, Contingencies and Other Matters


1.
As part of the Company’s goal to expand its Growing Solutions’ products offerings, in July 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Custom Ag Formulators (hereinafter - CAF), a North American provider of customized agriculture formulations and products for growers, for a total consideration of $60 million, including a performance based earnout of up to $10 million. CAF offers a diverse assortment of liquid adjuvants and enhanced nutrients, as well as various other specialty products.
 

2.
Further to Note 18 to the Annual Financial Statements regarding an application for certification of a class action with respect to the manner in which the IT (the Harmonization) project was managed and terminated, in May 2024, the District Court issued a verdict approving the settlement agreement between the parties for a non-material amount, fully covered by insurance and in July 2024, granted it the force of a judgement.
 

3.
Note 18 to the Annual Financial Statements provides disclosure regarding the unexpected flow of brine discovered above ground at the outskirts of an alluvial fan area, and the Company’s efforts to provide a solution fully coordinated with the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MOE). To the best of the Company’s knowledge, the Green Police has initiated an investigation. The Company is in discussions with the MOE regarding its outstanding requirements.
 

4.
Note 18 to the Annual Financial Statements provides disclosure regarding the approval of a class action concerning a limited class constituting visitors at the Bokek stream, following the application for certification of a class action filed against Rotem Israel Ltd. and Periclase, for environmental hazards which were allegedly the result of the leakage of wastewater to the groundwater aquifer in the vicinity of the Bokek stream which began in the 1970s, while the Company was government owned. In April 2024 the court ordered the State to submit its response following the plaintiffs’ request to discuss temporary relief measures. During a hearing in June 2024, an additional proposal for mediation was raised and is currently under review by the parties.
 
Since the judgement of the Supreme Court mainly addressed preliminary questions, without discussion of the respondent’s responsibility and the amount of the damage, and even explicitly stated that certain questions remained open in the judgement of the district court, and were not decided on by the Supreme Court, it is difficult to estimate the proceeding’s outcome. No provision has been recorded in the Company’s financial statements.
 
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SIGNATURE
 
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.
 
 
ICL Group Ltd.
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Aviram Lahav
 
 
Name:
Aviram Lahav
 
 
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
ICL Group Ltd.
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Aya Landman
 
 
Name:
Aya Landman
 
 
Title:
VP, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary
 
Date: August 14, 2024



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