CF Industries Holdings Business Summary

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of nitrogen and hydrogen products, primarily serving the agricultural and industrial sectors. The company generates revenue through the high-volume sale of essential crop nutrients and industrial chemicals, operating through five primary segments: Ammonia, Granular Urea, Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN), Ammonium Nitrate (AN), and Other. Leveraging a structural cost advantage rooted in its access to low-cost North American natural gas, CF Industries operates the world's largest ammonia production network and is aggressively pivoting toward clean energy through the production of low-carbon ammonia. Its primary direct competitors include Nutrien Ltd., Yara International ASA, The Mosaic Company, and OCI N.V. Within this landscape, CF Industries distinguishes itself as a dominant low-cost producer with a first-mover advantage in the emerging low-carbon nitrogen market. Originally founded in 1946 as the Central Farmers Fertilizer Company, the firm began as a federation of regional agricultural cooperatives before transitioning to a publicly traded entity in 2005. The leadership team is currently led by President and CEO Christopher D. Bohn, who assumed the role on January 5, 2026, after serving as the company’s COO and CFO. Following the departure of Gregory D. Cameron on February 15, 2026, Richard A. Hoker serves as the Interim CFO, bringing nearly two decades of experience as the company’s Corporate Controller. Other key executives include Bert A. Frost, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and Ashraf K. Malik, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Distribution. The board is chaired by Stephen J. Hagge and includes notable members such as retired CEO W. Anthony Will and former Tate & Lyle CEO Javed Ahmed, providing deep industrial and strategic governance.