- OMIFCO’s existing shareholders, OQ SAOC ("OQ"), Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited ("IFFCO") and Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited ("KRIBHCO", together with OQ and IFFCO, the "Selling Shareholders"), intend to offer 25% of the Company’s existing ordinary shares through an initial public offering ("IPO" or the “Offering”).
- Subject to obtaining required regulatory approvals, the IPO is expected to provide an opportunity to invest in is a world-scale producer of ammonia and urea supporting global food security.
- OMIFCO operates two ammonia and two urea trains in Oman with annual nameplate capacity of approximately 1.15 mtpa and 1.65 mtpa, respectively.
- Building on a strong financial track record and resilient operations, the IPO marks an important milestone in OMIFCO’s long-term development.
- The offering is Sharia-compliant, supported by an independent Sharia certification.
- Subscription period is expected to commence in June 2026, subject to required approvals from the Financial Services Authority (“FSA”) of the Sultanate of Oman.
- Listing of OMIFCO on the MSX is expected to take place in July 2026.
Sur, Oman, 2 June 2026: Oman India Fertiliser Company SAOG (under transformation), an integrated producer of anhydrous ammonia and granular urea, today announces its intention to proceed with an initial public offering and to list its ordinary shares (the “Shares”) for trading on the Muscat Stock Exchange. OMIFCO operates the largest fertiliser complex in Oman and among the top five in the GCC.
The proposed Offering is an important milestone in OMIFCO’s long-term development and is intended to support the Company’s strategic objectives, including enhanced governance, transparency, and alignment with public-market best practice.
The Offering provides investors with exposure to a fully integrated fertiliser producer operating a world-scale manufacturing complex in Sur Industrial City, Oman. OMIFCO operates two ammonia plants and two urea plants, enabling the conversion of ammonia into higher-value urea, supporting operational efficiency and resilience. The Company has long-term gas supply arrangements, established offtake relationships and export-focused infrastructure, including a dedicated deep-water jetty in Sur, strategically located, thus facilitating uninterrupted access to global markets.
Founded as a collaborative initiative between the governments of Oman and India, OMIFCO is jointly owned by OQ, IFFCO and KRIBHCO. The Company benefits from Oman’s strategic geographic location and long-term national vision under Oman Vision 2040, as well as strong bilateral cooperation between Oman and India.
The combination of a fully integrated production model, high utilisation rates, debt free balance sheet, disciplined cost management and long-term gas supply and offtake arrangements enabled OMIFCO to deliver strong operating and financial performance in 2025. For the year ended 31 December 2025, the Company generated revenues of US$802.3 million and achieved an EBITDA margin of 50.6 per cent. and net profit for the year margin of 40.0 per cent. In the three months ended 31 March 2026, the Company generated revenue of US$207.4 million, achieved an EBITDA margin of 50.5 per cent. and a profit for the period margin of 40.4 per cent.
Sunder Singh Yadav, Chairman of the Board of OMIFCO, noted:
“Today’s announcement marks an important milestone for OMIFCO’s journey. The proposed listing reflects the Company’s strong foundations, resilient performance and its key role in supporting global food supply. We believe this creates an opportunity for investors to participate in a stable and increasingly important sector, and we look forward to engaging with investors locally, regionally and globally as we enter this next phase of our journey.”
Dr. Ahmed Al Marhoubi, Chief Executive Officer of OMIFCO, stated:
“Today marks a proud and defining moment in OMIFCO’s history. Over the years, we have consistently delivered strong financial and operational performance. We are a leading producer of ammonia and urea, supporting global food security. Our strategic geographic position enables us to efficiently and reliably serve the needs of growing populations, while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence and sustainability. Today’s announcement is the result of years of growth, operational strength, and confidence in the opportunities ahead. We look forward to welcoming new shareholders into the next chapter of our journey and remain committed to delivering long-term sustainable shareholder value.”
Haitham bin Salim Al-Salmi, Chief Executive Officer of MSX, stated:
[“We are pleased that OMIFCO intends to be listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange, marking another important milestone in the development of Oman’s capital markets. As one of the largest companies in its sector, OMIFCO’s IPO should enhance market depth, broaden investment opportunities and reinforce MSX’s role in showcasing leading Omani assets to a global investor base.”]
Bank Muscat SAOG and Société Générale have been appointed as joint global coordinators (the “Joint Global Coordinators” or “JGCs”), with Bank Muscat appointed as issue manager. In addition, Arqaam Capital Limited and United Securities LLC have been appointed as joint bookrunners (together with the Joint Global Coordinators, the "Joint Bookrunners").
KEY DETAILS OF THE OFFERING
The Selling Shareholders intend to offer 25% of existing ordinary shares in the share capital of OMIFCO through the Offering, with the Selling Shareholders retaining the right, in consultation with the Joint Global Coordinators, to amend the size and structure of the Offering at any time prior to the end of the subscription period, subject to applicable laws and the approval of the FSA.
All shares to be sold in the Offering are existing ordinary shares held by the Selling Shareholders. The Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares in the Offering, and all proceeds will be paid to the Selling Shareholders. Offering-related expenses will be borne by the Selling Shareholders.
The Offering is being offered: (i) in Oman, in accordance with applicable Omani laws (including the SAOG Executive Regulations); and (ii) outside the United States to certain institutional investors in reliance on Regulation S (“Regulation S”) under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Further details regarding eligibility requirements for participation in the Offering will be set out in the Prospectus to be published by the Company in due course following approval of the same by the FSA.
The subscription periods for Category I and Category II investors under the Offering are expected to commence in June 2026, subject to receiving the necessary regulatory approvals from the FSA. Admission of the Company’s shares to listing and trading on the MSX is expected in July 2026 (“Listing”), subject to market conditions and obtaining relevant regulatory approvals in Oman.
The Sharia Supervisory Board (“SSB”) of Eltizam Sharia Financial Consultancy in the capacity of Sharia Advisor to the Offering has issued a certificate confirming that, in its view, based on the circumstances as at the date of the SSB’s pronouncement, the Offering is Sharia compliant. The Sharia pronouncement does not constitute legal, financial or investment advice, and investors should consult their own advisors before making any investment decision based on this certificate.
Details of the Offering, the Category I Offer and the Category II offer (including large retail and small retail threshold) will be included in the Prospectus to be published by the Company following receipt of FSA approval on the same in due course.
Following completion of the Offering, the Selling Shareholders are expected to be subject to a customary lock-up period, ending 180 calendar days after the date of Listing, subject to customary exceptions and waiver by the Joint Global Coordinators. The Company is also expected to be subject to a lock-up over the same period.
Dividend Policy
The Company expects total dividends of approximately OMR 71.2 million (US$185 million) for FY2026 (the dividend base), paid in two equal instalments (September 2026 and April 2027).
For FY2027–2028, dividends are expected to be the higher of 90 per cent. of net profit or a minimum annual compounded increase of 3 per cent. from the FY2026 dividend.
From FY2029 onwards, the Company intends, upon Board of Directors’ approval, to distribute available cash not specifically reserved for general corporate purposes, growth investment or acquisition opportunities.
This dividend policy is designed to reflect the Company’s expectation of strong cash flow and expected long term earnings potential while allowing the Company to retain sufficient capital to fund ongoing operating requirements and continued investment for long term growth. This dividend policy is subject to the consideration of the Board in relation to the cash management requirements of the Company’s business for operating expenses, financing expenses and anticipated capital expenditures. In addition, the Company expects that the Board will also consider market conditions, the then current operating environment in the markets in which the Company operates, the Company’s capital structure, cash generation profile, any other approvals required and the Board’s outlook for the Company’s business.
Overview of OMIFCO
OMIFCO is a joint venture between Oman and India focused on the production of ammonia and urea. Incorporated in 1998, with exports commencing in 2005, the Company operates a world-scale two-train fertiliser manufacturing plant in Oman, with an annual nameplate production capacity of approximately 1.15 million metric tons of ammonia and 1.65 million metric tons of urea. The Company leverages Oman’s abundant natural gas as its primary feedstock and focuses on global markets, including India as a key market for fertilisers.
Located within Madayn-Sur, the Company benefits from access to reliable, low-cost feedstock, along with in-house storage, power generation, deep-water port facilities, and waste treatment facilities. The Company’s natural gas feedstock is supplied by IGC through a natural gas transmission network operated by OQGN.
OMIFCO operates through two principal revenue streams, Ammonia, and Urea:
Ammonia: Through the ammonia revenue stream, the Company operates a 1.15 million tpa nameplate production capacity ammonia plant, comprising two 1,750 mtpd nameplate capacity trains. For the year ended 31 December 2025 and the three months ended 31 March 2026, the Company produced 1.35 million tonnes and 0.34 million tonnes of ammonia, respectively, representing a Utilisation Rate of 109 per cent. and 108 per cent. of nameplate capacity, respectively. From 2023 to 2025, the Company’s ammonia was exported in equal parts by OQ Trading and Kisan International Trading to the following destination markets, expressed as a percentage of total export volumes: India (61 per cent.), Africa (23 per cent.), the Middle East (8 per cent.), Asia Pacific (5 per cent.) and Europe (3 per cent.).
For the year ended 31 December 2025 and the three months ended 31 March 2026, the ammonia revenue stream accounted for 7.2 per cent. and 4.6 per cent of the Company’s revenue, respectively.
Urea: Through the Urea revenue stream, the Company operates a 1.65 million tpa nameplate production capacity urea plant, comprising two 2,530 mtpd nameplate capacity trains. Urea is the main nitrogen fertiliser consumed in the world and is a critical input in the food supply chain. In the year ended 31 December 2025 and the three months ended 31 March 2026, the Company produced 2.07 million tonnes and 0.53 million tonnes of urea, respectively, representing a Utilisation Rate of 117 per cent. and 120 per cent. of nameplate capacity, respectively. In 2025, the Company sold 2.1 million tonnes of urea, of which 98.3 per cent. was exported and 1.7 per cent. was sold domestically. From 2023 to 2025, all of the Company’s exported urea was sold by OQ Trading to the following destination markets, expressed as a percentage of total export volumes: India (71 per cent.), Latin America (17 per cent.), Asia Pacific (5 per cent.), Europe (3 per cent.), the United States (3 per cent.) and Africa (1 per cent.).
For the year ended 31 December 2025 and the three months ended 31 March 2026, the urea revenue stream accounted for 92.8 per cent. and 95.4 per cent of the Company’s revenue, respectively.
Investment Highlights
- Integrated producer of granular urea and anhydrous ammonia at scale
- Robust Industry Environment for Urea and Ammonia, with Robust Demand Growth for Urea and Resilient Demand for Ammonia
- Attractive Geographic Location and Access to Global Logistics Network, Scale and Expertise of OQ Trading Platform
- Contracted Business Model with Competitive Cost Position Enabled by Reliable Long-Term Gas Supply, Secured Offtake Contracts and Efficient Assets with Strong Operational Track Record
- Optimally positioned to capitalise on tangible growth opportunities
- Attractive dividend capacity supported by strong cashflow generation
- Fortress' balance sheet enabling strong shareholder returns
- Highly Skilled Management Team with a Robust Execution Track Record