UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 28, 2016
(Date of earliest event reported)
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Canada |
1-10351 | Not Applicable | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Suite 500, 122 – 1st Avenue South
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7K 7G3
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
306 / 933-8500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 28, 2016, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. issued a news release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in this current report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On January 28, 2016, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. also announced in its earnings release that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of US$0.25 per share, payable on May 3, 2016 to shareholders of record as of April 12, 2016.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number |
Exhibit Description | |
| 99.1 | News release, dated January 28, 2016, issued by Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. | |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| POTASH CORPORATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Joseph A. Podwika | |
| Name: | Joseph A. Podwika | |
| Title: | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |
Dated: January 28, 2016
Index to Exhibits
| Exhibit Number |
Exhibit Description | |
| 99.1 | News release, dated January 28, 2016, issued by Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. | |