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, 2014

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.

 

    AGRIUM INC.
Date: December 11, 2014     By:   /S/ GARY J. DANIEL
    Name:   Gary J. Daniel
    Title:   Corporate Secretary &
      Senior Legal Counsel


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

  

Description of Exhibit

1    News Release dated December 11, 2014


 

LOGO  

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Agrium declares dividend

December 11, 2014 – ALL 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 $0.78 U.S. per common share to be paid on January 21, 2015 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2014. Registered shareholders who are residents of Canada as reflected in Agrium’s shareholders register will receive their dividend in Canadian dollars, calculated based on the Bank of Canada noon exchange rate on December 31, 2014. Registered shareholders resident outside of Canada as reflected in Agrium’s 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 Agrium’s 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 Retail supplier of agricultural products and services in North America, South America and Australia and a leading global Wholesale producer and marketer of all three major agricultural nutrients and the premier supplier of specialty fertilizers in North America. Agrium’s strategy is to provide the crop inputs and services needed to feed a growing world. We focus on maximizing shareholder returns by driving continuous improvements to our base businesses, pursuing value-added growth opportunities across the crop input value chain 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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