DEERFIELD, Illinois--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) today confirmed that it is in
preliminary discussions with Yara International ASA (OSLO:YAR) regarding
a potential merger of equals transaction. There can be no assurances
that these discussions will result in any transaction.
About CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a global
leader in nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing and distribution, serving
both agricultural and industrial customers. CF Industries, headquartered
in Deerfield, Illinois, operates world-class nitrogen fertilizer
manufacturing complexes in the central United States and Canada and
distributes plant nutrients through a system of terminals, warehouses,
and associated transportation equipment located primarily in the
midwestern United States. The company also owns 50 percent interests in
GrowHow UK Limited, a fertilizer manufacturer in the United Kingdom; an
ammonia facility in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; and KEYTRADE
AG, a global fertilizer trading organization headquartered near Zurich,
Switzerland. CF Industries routinely posts investor announcements and
additional information on the company's Web site at www.cfindustries.com
and encourages those interested in the company to check there frequently.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this communication, other than those relating to
historical facts, are “forward-looking statements.” These
forward-looking statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks
and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. More detailed
information about factors that may affect our performance may be found
in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
our most recent periodic reports filed on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, which
are available in the Investor Relations section of the CF Industries
website. Forward-looking statements are given only as of the date of
this release and we disclaim any obligation to update or revise the
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
Dan Swenson, 847-405-2515
Senior
Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
dswenson@cfindustries.com
Source: CF Industries Holdings, Inc.