The Mosaic Company (MOS)

Sector: Materials|Industry: Agricultural Inputs|Market Cap: $8.07B|Employees: 14K


The Mosaic Company, through its subsidiaries, produces and markets concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Phosphates, Potash, and Mosaic Fertilizantes. It owns and operates mines, which produce concentrated phosphate crop nutrients, such as diammonium phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, and ammoniated phosphate products; and phosphate-based animal feed ingredients primarily under the Biofos and Nexfos brand names, as well as produces a double sulfate of potash magnesia product under K-Mag brand name. The company also produces and sells potash for use in the manufacturing of mixed crop nutrients and animal feed ingredients, and for industrial use; and for use in the de-icing and as a water softener regenerant. In addition, it provides nitrogen-based crop nutrients, animal feed ingredients, and other ancillary services; and purchases and sells phosphates, potash, and nitrogen products. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors, retail chains, farmers, cooperatives, independent retailers, and national accounts. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

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Business Summary

The Mosaic Company is the world's leading producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. They serve customers in approximately 40 countries. Mosaic is the second largest integrated phosphate producer in the world and one of the largest producers and marketers of phosphate-based animal feed ingredients in North America and Brazil. They are the leading fertilizer production and distribution company in Brazil. Mosaic mines phosphate rock in Florida, Brazil and Peru and potash in Saskatchewan, New Mexico and Brazil. They have other production, blending or distribution operations in Brazil, China, India and Paraguay, as well as an equity investment in a joint venture that operates a phosphate rock mine and chemical complexes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Their operations serve the top four nutrient-consuming countries in the world: China, India, U.S. and Brazil.

Key Statistics

  • Employees: 14,049 (as of December 31, 2023)
  • Geographic Footprint: Approximately 40 countries
  • Headquarters: Tampa, Florida
  • Founded: 2004
  • Number of locations/facilities: Multiple mines, production facilities, and distribution centers across multiple countries
  • Revenue: $13.7 billion (FY2023)
  • Market Position: World's leading producer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients
  • Key Subsidiaries/Brands: Mosaic Fertilizantes, MicroEssentials, Biofos, Nexfos, Foscálcio, K-Mag

Leadership

  • CEO: Bruce M. Bodine Jr.
  • CFO: Clint C. Freeland
  • Board Chair: Gregory L. Ebel
  • Other Key Executives: Philip E. Bauer (Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary), Walter F. Precourt III (Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer), Corrine D. Ricard (Senior Vice President - Digital Strategy), Karen A. Swager (Executive Vice President - Operations), Yijun (“Jenny”) Wang (Executive Vice President - Commercial)

Key leaders have extensive experience in the industry and have held various leadership positions within Mosaic. Bruce M. Bodine Jr. was elected CEO effective January 2024 and President effective August 2023. Clint C. Freeland was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in November 2023. Walter F. Precourt III was elected Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer in November 2023.

Key Financial Metrics

  • Annual Revenue: $13.7 billion (FY2023)
  • Net Income: $1.2 billion
  • Total Assets: $23.0 billion
  • Employees: 14,049 (as of December 31, 2023)
  • Key Financial Highlights: The company's operating results were impacted by lower average selling prices. However, sales volumes of finished products were favorable versus the prior year.

Products and Services

Mosaic produces and markets a wide range of crop nutrients and animal feed ingredients.

  • Phosphate Crop Nutrients: Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP), MicroEssentials, and other phosphate-based products.
  • Potash Products: Muriate of Potash (MOP), double sulfate of potash magnesia (K-Mag), and other potash-based products.
  • Animal Feed Ingredients: Phosphate-based animal feed ingredients marketed under the brand names Biofos and Nexfos.

Key Business Segments

Mosaic operates through three reportable business segments.

  • Phosphates: Sells phosphate-based crop nutrients and animal feed ingredients throughout North America and internationally. Accounts for approximately 80% of North American production of concentrated phosphate crop nutrients.
  • Potash: Sells potash throughout North America and internationally, principally as fertilizer. Accounts for approximately 35% of North American potash production.
  • Mosaic Fertilizantes: Produces and sells phosphate and potash-based crop nutrients, and animal feed ingredients, in Brazil. Accounts for approximately 72% of Brazilian production of concentrated phosphate crop nutrients and 100% of Brazilian potash production.

Business Strategy

Mosaic's strategy focuses on being a low-cost integrated producer of phosphate and potash-based crop nutrients. Key strategic initiatives include:

  • Maximizing the value and utility of extensive land holdings in Florida
  • Securing control of their sulfur supply chain in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Expanding their presence in key agricultural markets, particularly in Brazil.
  • Bringing the latest science and innovation to the agricultural market through the Mosaic Biosciences platform.

Industry Context

Mosaic operates in the highly competitive global crop nutrient industry. Key aspects of the industry include:

  • Primary Industry: Crop nutrient production and distribution
  • Market Trends: Global demand for crop nutrients is influenced by factors such as crop conditions, agricultural production practices, worldwide economic conditions, and governmental policies.
  • Key Competitors: Mosaic competes with a broad range of domestic and international producers, including farmer cooperatives, subsidiaries of larger companies, and independent crop nutrient companies.

Risk Factors

  • Operational Risks: Highly dependent on weather and field conditions, quantities of crop nutrients imported and exported, and governmental policies.
  • Market Risks: Subject to volatile pricing and availability of key inputs, including fertilizer, natural gas, ammonia, sulfur and energy.
  • Financial Risks: Subject to risks associated with international sales and operations, including currency exchange rate fluctuations, trade protection laws, and governmental policies.
  • Regulatory Risks: Subject to numerous environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and may be involved in legal and regulatory proceedings that could be material.

Last Updated

2024-02-22

(Generated from latest 10-K filing)