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CF Industries Holdings, Inc. 8-K

Accession 0001104659-26-002476

$CFCIK 0001324404operating

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Jan 8, 7:00 PM ET

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Jan 9, 4:15 PM ET

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0001104659-26-002476

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CF Industries Forms Blue Point Joint Venture; JERA Option Expires

What Happened CF Industries Holdings, Inc. announced on April 8, 2025 (reported on Form 8‑K) that it formed a joint venture, Blue Point Number One, LLC, with JERA Co., Inc. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The joint venture will focus on the construction, production and offtake (sales) of low‑carbon ammonia. Ownership is CF Industries 40%, JERA 35% and Mitsui 25%. A conditional option that had allowed JERA to reduce its stake (with CF required to increase by the same amount) has now expired and is no longer exercisable.

Key Details

  • Joint venture name: Blue Point Number One, LLC; announced April 8, 2025 (8‑K filing).
  • Ownership: CF Industries 40%; JERA 35%; Mitsui 25%.
  • Governance change: JERA previously held a conditional option to reduce its ownership below 35% but not below 20%; CF would have had a corresponding right and obligation to increase its ownership. That option has expired.

Why It Matters This update confirms the partners, ownership split and removes the contractual uncertainty created by JERA’s conditional option. For investors, the expiration means CF’s 40% stake is no longer subject to that specific potential increase/obligation tied to JERA’s option, clarifying near‑term ownership and potential capital commitment expectations related to the Blue Point joint venture. The project positions CF in the low‑carbon ammonia market, which may be relevant to the company’s long‑term strategy and potential future revenue streams.