--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20250110-mosaic-closes-the-deal-with-waad-al-shamal-phosphate-company-securing-a-1-5b-worth-of-maaden-shares/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Mosaic closes the deal with Wa’ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company securing a $1.5B worth of Ma’aden shares Publication Date: 10.01.2025, 10:00 Mosaic sold its 25% stake in the Ma'aden Wa'ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company (MWSPC) and acquired 111,012,433 shares in Ma'aden, valued at about $1.5 billion. The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) has successfully concluded a transaction with the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden). Announced on January 2, 2025, this deal involved Mosaic divesting its 25% stake in the Ma’aden Wa’ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company (MWSPC) and simultaneously acquiring a substantial equity position in Ma’aden. The transaction, which officially closed on December 24, 2024, saw Mosaic receiving 111,012,433 shares in Ma’aden, valued at approximately $1.5 billion. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Mosaic’s investment strategy and secures its continued involvement in the growing Middle Eastern market. The company is poised to record a pre-tax gain of around $0.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting the share price at the time of closing. --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.