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- **Strong Q3 Results**: Net income up 238% YoY to $411 million, EBITDA nearly double at $806 million, fueled by Brazil’s Mosaic Fertilizantes and higher fertilizer prices.
- **Operational Progress**: U.S. phosphate production at 1.8 million tonnes (Q3), with 3 straight quarters of sequential improvement. Brazil business resilient despite credit challenges.
- **Cost Savings & Divestments**: $150 million in cost savings achieved, $250 million target by 2026. Taquari potash mine and Patos de Minas divestments reduce capital intensity.
- **2026 Outlook**: Free cash flow improvement expected, with focus on operational efficiency, ARO/legal reserve reductions, and disciplined capital allocation.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Q3 Financial Highlights**: Net income of $411 million (vs. $122 million YoY), adjusted EBITDA of $806 million (vs. $448 million YoY), driven by higher prices and strong Brazil performance.
- **Asset Health Improvements**: U.S. phosphate production improved sequentially, with trailing 3-month volume at 1.8 million tonnes. Brazil’s Mosaic Fertilizantes achieved $241 million EBITDA, above guidance.
- **Cost Discipline**: $150 million in cost savings achieved, on track for $250 million by 2026. Divestments (Taquari potash mine, Patos de Minas) freed up capital for higher returns.
- **Market Outlook**: Global potash demand strong, especially in Eastern Hemisphere. Phosphate affordability concerns moderating prices, but long-term demand supported by LFP batteries and China’s domestic use.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Cash Flow Challenges**: Q3 operating cash flow of $229 million due to $400 million working capital increase (inventory buildup, higher raw material prices). 2025 cash flow expected below intrinsic levels, but 2026 improvement anticipated with stable raw material prices.
- **Cost Leverage**: Phosphate cash conversion costs at $131/tonne (Q3), targeting $100-105/tonne with higher production. Potash unit costs stable at $71/tonne, near-term guidance of low to mid-70s.
- **Capital Allocation**: 2026 focus on free cash flow growth, with ARO/legal reserves declining and operational efficiency gains.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Phosphate Production Progress**: 3 consecutive quarters of sequential improvement, Q4 guidance of 1.7-1.9 million tonnes. Challenges include operational consistency and institutional knowledge gaps.
- **Fertilizantes Performance**: Q3 EBITDA of $241 million (vs. $200 million guide), but Q4 expected decline due to lower prices, compressed margins, and seasonal factors.
- **Sulfur Price Risks**: Higher sulfur costs driven by Russia export restrictions, but stripping margins still above historical norms.
- **2026 Outlook**: Improved cash flow, normalized production rates, and capital reallocation to higher-return projects.

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