Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by ICL Group Ltd. is a supplemental report dated September 1, 2026, regarding a dividend distribution. The filing provides specific details on the dividend amount per share, payment dates, and tax withholding rates, supplementing an immediate report issued on August 5, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
- Total Dividend Distribution: Approximately $75 million.
- Dividend Per Share (USD): $0.05811.
- Dividend Per Share (ILS): ILS 0.1750273 (based on the Bank of Israel representative exchange rate).
- Payment Eligibility: Paid only to registered shareholders entitled to receive US$2 or more.
- Record Date: September 2, 2026.
- Payment Date: September 16, 2026.
Material Changes and Tax Withholding Details
The filing details the Israeli tax withholding rates applicable to the dividend, which vary based on the shareholder's residency and the portion of the dividend:
- Approximately 65% of the dividend:
- Israeli resident companies: 0% withholding tax.
- Israeli resident individuals: 25% withholding tax.
- Foreign residents: 25% or lower per applicable international tax treaties.
- Approximately 35% of the dividend:
- Israeli resident companies: 0% withholding tax.
- Israeli resident individuals: 20% withholding tax.
- Foreign residents: 20% or lower per applicable international tax treaties.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not provide financial guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future operations. It notes a potential refund procedure for taxes withheld in excess of the described rates for shareholders holding shares traded on the NYSE not through an Israeli bank, directing them to the company's website for specific documentation valid through December 31, 2026.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact exchange rate used for ILS conversions if holding shares in Shekels.
- Confirm eligibility for the minimum payment threshold of US$2.
- Review applicable international tax treaties to determine if the withholding rate for foreign residents can be reduced below the stated 20% or 25%.
- Check the company website for the specific tax ruling document regarding refunds for NYSE-traded shares.