8-K 1 t36797_8k91603.txt SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2003 TERRA INDUSTRIES INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 1-8520 52-1145429 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) Terra Centre 600 Fourth Street, P.O. Box 6000 Sioux City, Iowa 51102-6000 (712) 277-1340 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On September 16, 2003, Terra Industries Inc. issued the press release contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference herein. ITEM 7. EXHIBITS 99.1 September 16, 2003 Press Release SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. TERRA INDUSTRIES INC. /s/ Mark A. Kalafut ----------------------------------- Mark A. Kalafut Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Date: September 17, 2003