EX-99.1 2 c07121exv99w1.htm PRESS RELEASE exv99w1
 

         
(TERRA LOGO)   Exhibit 99.1   Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.
600 Fourth Street
P.O. Box 6000
Sioux City, IA 51102-6000
www.terraindustries.com
 
NEWS
 
     
For immediate release
  Contact: Joe A. Ewing
 
  (712) 277-7305
 
  jewing@terraindustries.com
Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. reports second quarter results;
declares cash distribution
Sioux City, Iowa (July 27, 2006)—Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (TNCLP) (NYSE: TNH) today reported net income of $17.4 million, or $.92 per limited partnership unit, on revenues of $119.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. This compares with net income of $29.4 million, or $1.56 per unit, on revenues of $120.2 million for the 2005 second quarter. For the 2006 first half, TNCLP’s net income was $14.9 million, or $.79 per unit, on revenues of $214.6 million, compared to net income of $46.6 million, or $2.47 per unit, on revenues of $226.1 million for the 2005 first half.
TNCLP also announced a cash distribution for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, of $.92 per limited partnership unit payable August 25, 2006, to holders of record as of August 9, 2006.
Analysis of results
The profit decline from the 2005 second quarter was mainly due to lower nitrogen solutions selling prices and higher natural gas costs. As compared to the prior year, lower average selling prices and higher natural gas costs reduced 2006 second quarter earnings $6.0 million and $7.3 million, respectively. Forward natural gas purchase contracts increased 2006 second quarter costs by approximately $1.6 million compared to a cost decrease of $1.0 million in the 2005 second quarter.
Ammonia and nitrogen solutions selling prices for the 2006 second quarter were 22 percent higher and 12 percent lower, respectively, than 2005 second quarter selling prices. The lower nitrogen solutions selling prices were due to uncertainty over the size of industry-wide inventories and lower overall fertilizer consumption levels.
TNCLP’s second quarter ammonia and nitrogen solutions sales volumes were 9 percent lower and 5 percent higher, respectively, than those of the 2005 second quarter.
The decline in TNCLP’s first half net income was due to higher natural gas costs and lower sales volumes, partially offset by higher product selling prices. The lower sales volumes were mainly due to fewer planted corn acres and reduced fertilizer application rates. Some growers may have reduced their application rates because of high fertilizer and energy costs and relatively low corn prices when they made cropping decisions. TNCLP’s natural gas unit costs for the 2006 first half were 27 percent higher

 


 

than those incurred in the 2005 first half. Forward natural gas purchase contracts increased 2006 first half costs by approximately $21.5 million compared to a cost increase of $2.3 million in the 2005 first half.
Forward natural gas position
TNCLP’s forward purchase contracts at June 30, 2006, fixed prices for about 20 percent of its next 12 months’ natural gas requirements at about $4.2 million above the published forward market prices at that date.
About TNCLP
Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. is a leading manufacturer of nitrogen fertilizer products.
Forward-looking statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about TNCLP’s beliefs, plans or expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements and therefore you should not place undue reliance on them. A non-exclusive list of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements is set forth in TNCLP’s most recent report on Form 10-K and TNCLP’s other documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. TNCLP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands except per-unit amounts)
(unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
Product revenues
  $ 119,109     $ 119,971     $ 214,587     $ 225,713  
Other income
    42       186       21       347  
 
                       
 
                               
Total revenues
    119,151       120,157       214,608       226,060  
 
                       
 
                               
Cost of goods sold
    96,572       85,099       189,547       167,655  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,533       3,855       6,668       7,900  
 
                       
 
                               
Total cost of sales
    100,105       88,954       196,215       175,555  
 
                       
 
                               
Total gross profit
    19,046       31,203       18,393       50,505  
 
                               
Operating expenses
    2,027       1,891       4,065       4,169  
Interest expenses—net
    (346 )     (126 )     (600 )     (308 )
 
                               
Net income
  $ 17,365     $ 29,438     $ 14,928     $ 46,644  
 
                       
 
                               
Earnings per limited partnership unit
  $ 0.92     $ 1.56     $ 0.79     $ 2.47  
 
                       
The amount of net income allocable to the Limited Partners’ interest is based on the Partnership’s net income and the proportionate share of cash distributed to the Limited Partners and the General Partner.
Nitrogen Volumes and Prices
                                 
    2006     2005  
    Sales     Average     Sales     Average  
Quarter   Volumes     Unit Price*     Volumes     Unit Price*  
    (000 tons)     ($/ton)     (000 tons)     ($/ton)  
Ammonia
    68       381       75       313  
UAN
    571       141       542       160  
                                 
    2006     2005  
    Sales     Average     Sales     Average  
First half   Volumes     Unit Price*     Volumes     Unit Price*  
    (000 tons)     ($/ton)     (000 tons)     ($/ton)  
Ammonia
    120       394       161       306  
UAN
    998       146       1,077       146  
 After deducting outbound freight costs.

 


 

Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
    June 30,  
    2006     2005  
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 33,110     $ 27,668  
Demand deposit with affiliate
    7,469       14,756  
Accounts receivable
    31,340       29,277  
Inventories
    27,362       25,722  
Other current assets
    1,350       4,281  
 
           
 
               
Total current assets
    100,631       101,704  
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    75,125       78,627  
Other assets
    7,467       11,965  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 183,223     $ 192,296  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES
               
Short-term note and current portion of long-term debt
  $     $ 44  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    24,456       14,244  
Customer prepayments
    7,138       2,381  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    31,594       16,669  
 
               
Long-term debt
          8,200  
Other liabilities
    289       128  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities
    31,883       24,997  
 
               
PARTNERS’ EQUITY
    151,340       167,299  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and partners’ equity
  $ 183,223     $ 192,296