The Mosaic Company

The Mosaic Company is an American chemical company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and stands as the largest producer of finished phosphate products in the United States, with an annual capacity greater than the next two largest producers combined. As a global leader in crop nutrition, Mosaic mines and processes phosphate, potash, and collects urea to create essential fertilizers that feed the world. The company operates in three distinct business segments: Phosphates, Potash, and Mosaic Fertilizantes, serving over 100,000 customers across more than 100 countries. With approximately 13,000 employees working in eight countries, Mosaic maintains a comprehensive global distribution network comprising plants, port facilities, warehouses, and sales offices strategically positioned to serve agricultural markets worldwide. The company's vertical integration strategy encompasses all stages of fertilizer production, from mining pure phosphoric and potash rock, to developing raw materials into finished products, blending specialty products, and shipping finished goods to customers globally. This end-to-end approach enables Mosaic to maintain quality control, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver consistent value to farmers and agricultural partners. Founded through the October 2004 merger of IMC Global (established in 1909) and Cargill's crop nutrition division, Mosaic has built upon more than a century of agricultural expertise. The company completed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in May 2011 under the ticker symbol MOS, raising approximately $893 million. Since then, Mosaic has established itself as a cornerstone of global food security, recognizing that as the world's population continues to grow, the demand for crop nutrients increases correspondingly. The company's mission centers on helping farmers produce the food, feed, fuel, and fiber needed to sustain a growing world population. Mosaic's operations span the full value chain from resource extraction to customer delivery, with major mining operations in Florida and Louisiana for phosphate, and Saskatchewan, Canada for potash. The company's phosphate segment leads North America with approximately 74% of estimated annual production of concentrated phosphate crop nutrients, while the potash segment accounts for about 34% of North American production. Through its Brazilian subsidiary, Mosaic Fertilizantes, the company serves the crucial South American agricultural market, one of the world's most productive farming regions. In 2024, Mosaic demonstrated its commitment to portfolio optimization and strategic partnerships by completing a landmark $1.5 billion transaction with Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden), exchanging its 25% ownership in Ma'aden Wa'ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company for Ma'aden shares. The company continues to invest in innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence while navigating the challenges of agricultural commodity cycles, weather impacts, and global market dynamics. With a strong balance sheet, efficient cost structure, and commitment to returning capital to shareholders, Mosaic positions itself as an essential partner in global agriculture for decades to come.