Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
December 10 2015 - 2:20PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Section 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: December,
2015 Commission File Number: 001-14460
AGRIUM INC.
(Name of registrant)
13131 Lake Fraser Drive S.E.,
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
T2J 7E8
(Address of principal executive offices)
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 þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is
submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Indicate by
check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
SIGNATURES
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.
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AGRIUM INC. |
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Date: December 10, 2015 |
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/S/ GARY J. DANIEL |
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Name: Gary J. Daniel |
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Title: Corporate Secretary & Senior Legal Counsel |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description of Exhibit |
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News Release dated December 10, 2015 |
Exhibit 1
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Agrium declares dividend
December 10, 2015ALL AMOUNTS ARE STATED IN U.S.$
CALGARY, Alberta The Board of Directors of Agrium Inc. (TSX and NYSE: AGU) announced today that it has approved a dividend of $0.875 U.S. per common
share to be paid on January 21, 2016 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2015. Registered shareholders who are residents of Canada as reflected in Agriums shareholders register will receive their dividend in Canadian dollars,
calculated based on the Bank of Canada noon exchange rate on December 31, 2015. Registered shareholders resident outside of Canada as reflected in Agriums shareholders register, including the United States, will receive their dividend in
U.S. dollars.
Agrium has adopted a policy whereby registered shareholders may elect to change the currency of dividend payments. Registered shareholders
may do so by contacting Agriums registrar and transfer agent, CST Trust Company, directly (1 (800) 387-0825, or enquiries@canstockta.com). Beneficial shareholders, who hold their shares through a broker, should contact their broker to
determine the necessary steps involved in this process. For further details, please visit
http://www.agrium.com/investors/dividend_information.jsp.
All dividends paid by Agrium Inc. are, pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act, designated as eligible dividends. An eligible dividend paid
to a Canadian resident is entitled to an enhanced gross-up and dividend tax credit.
About Agrium
Agrium Inc. is a major producer and distributor of agricultural products and services in North America, South America, Australia and Egypt through
its agricultural retail-distribution and wholesale nutrient businesses. Agrium supplies growers with key products and services such as crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, and agronomic and application services, thereby helping to meet the ever
growing global demand for food and fiber. Agrium produces nitrogen, potash and phosphate fertilizers, with a combined wholesale nutrient capacity of over nine million tonnes and with competitive advantages across all product lines. Agrium
retail-distribution has an unmatched network of close to 1,500 facilities and over 3,000 crop consultants. We partner with over half a million grower customers globally to help them increase their yields and returns on more than 50 different crops.
With a focus on sustainability, the company strives to improve the communities in which it operates through safety, education, environmental improvement and new technologies such as the development of precision agriculture and controlled release
nutrient products. Agrium is focused on driving operational excellence across our businesses, pursuing value-enhancing growth opportunities and returning capital to shareholders.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Investor/Media Relations:
Richard Downey, Vice President,
Investor & Corporate Relations
(403) 225-7357
Todd Coakwell, Director, Investor Relations
(403) 225-7437
Louis Brown, Analyst, Investor Relations
(403) 225-7761
Contact us at: www.agrium.com
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