IMC Global Inc. - IGL- Profile

IMC Global Inc.. The Group's principal activities are to produce and distribute, concentrated phosphates, potash and animal feed ingredients. The Group mines, processes and distributes potash through two continuing business units: IMC PhosFeed (PhosFeed) and IMC Potash (Potash). PhosFeed is a miner of phosphate rock, one of the primary raw materials used in the production of concentrated phosphates, as well as producer of concentrated phosphates. Potash mines, processes and distributes potash products that are marketed worldwide to crop nutrient manufacturers, distributors and retailers and also are used in the manufacture of crop nutrients and animal feed ingredients as well as sold to customers for industrial use. The Group is the majority joint venture partner in IMC Phosphates Company. The Group markets its products in North America, China, Brazil, Japan, India, South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America. PhosFeed accounted for 61% of 2003 revenues and Potash, 39%