Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by ICL Group Ltd. covers the month of August 2026. The report serves primarily as a formal announcement regarding a cash dividend distribution approved by the Board of Directors on August 4, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only specific financial figure disclosed is the dividend distribution:
- Dividend per Share: $0.05811 USD
- Total Dividend Amount: Approximately $75 million USD
- Currency Conversion: Shareholders receiving payment in New Israeli Shekels (NIS) will have amounts calculated based on the Bank of Israel's representative exchange rate on September 1, 2026.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or material changes in operational performance versus prior periods. The primary event is the declaration of the dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Unusual Items
The document contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future operations, or discussion of risks and contingencies beyond standard tax withholding disclosures. Key details regarding the dividend include:
- Eligibility: Payments are made only to registered shareholders entitled to receive $2 or more.
- Record Date: September 2, 2026
- Payment Date: September 16, 2026
- Tax Withholding:
- ~65% of Dividend: 0% for Israeli resident companies; 25% for Israeli resident individuals; 25% (or lower per treaty) for foreign residents.
- ~35% of Dividend: 0% for Israeli resident companies; 20% for Israeli resident individuals; 20% (or lower per treaty) for foreign residents.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the final dividend amount in NIS for Israeli shareholders based on the September 1, 2026, exchange rate.
- Confirm shareholder eligibility (minimum $2 entitlement) prior to the September 2, 2026, record date.
- Review applicable international tax treaties to determine if withholding rates for foreign residents can be reduced below the stated 20% or 25%.
- Check the Company's webpage for refund procedures regarding excess tax withheld for NYSE-traded shares not held through an Israeli bank.