EX-99.1 2 c12163aexv99w1.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 fourth quarter and full-year results;
declares cash distribution
Sioux City, Iowa (Feb. 8, 2007)—Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (TNCLP) (NYSE: TNH) today reported net income of $17.5 million, or $.93 per limited partnership unit, on revenues of $118.5 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006. This compares with a net loss of $8.4 million, or $.45 per unit, on revenues of $117.7 million for the 2005 fourth quarter. For 2006, TNCLP’s net income was $46.2 million, or $2.45 per unit, on revenues of $425.1 million, compared to net income of $55.9 million, or $2.95 per unit, on revenues of $455.5 million for 2005.
TNCLP also announced a cash distribution for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006, of $.97 per limited partnership unit payable Feb. 27, 2007, to holders of record as of Feb 15, 2007.
Analysis of results
The improvement over the 2005 fourth quarter was mainly due to a $46 million reduction in natural gas costs and higher sales volumes. These factors were partially offset by a $20 million decline from the prior year’s ammonia and UAN selling prices.
The decline in TNCLP’s 2006 net income was due to lower ammonia and UAN sales volumes and lower UAN selling prices, partially offset by higher ammonia selling prices and lower natural gas costs. The lower sales volumes were mainly due to fewer planted corn acres and reduced fertilizer application rates in the 2006 first half. Natural gas prices decreased 9 percent from those incurred in 2005 due to increased levels of natural gas in storage. Forward natural gas purchase contracts increased 2006 costs by approximately $25.3 million.
Forward natural gas position
TNCLP’s forward purchase contracts at Dec. 31, 2006, fixed prices for about 22 percent of its next 12 months’ natural gas requirements at $6.5 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.
# # #
Note:    Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. news announcements are also available on Terra Industries’ website, www.terraindustries.com.
(Tables follow)

 


 

Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands except per-unit amounts)
(unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
Product revenues
  $ 118,272     $ 117,609     $ 424,698     $ 454,784  
Other income
    203       114       399       738  
 
                       
Total revenues
    118,475       117,723       425,097       455,522  
Cost of goods sold
    99,165       124,387       371,971       392,330  
 
                       
Gross profit
    19,310       (6,664 )     53,126       63,192  
Operating expenses
    2,343       1,772       8,634       7,711  
Interest expenses—net
    (576 )     (21 )     (1,700 )     (460 )
 
                       
Net income
  $ 17,543     $ (8,415 )   $ 46,192     $ 55,941  
 
                       
Earnings per limited partnership unit
  $ 0.93     $ (0.45 )   $ 2.45     $ 2.95  
 
                       
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
    Volumes   Unit Price*   Volumes   Unit Price*
Quarter   (000 tons)   ($/ton)   (000 tons)   ($/ton)
                 
Ammonia
    106       309       79       363  
UAN
    569       126       523       150  
                 
    2006   2005
    Sales   Average   Sales   Average
    Volumes   Unit Price*   Volumes   Unit Price*
Year to Date   (000 tons)   ($/ton)   (000 tons)   ($/ton)
                 
Ammonia
    274       344       286       325  
UAN
    2,089       135       2,178       148  
 
*   After deducting outbound freight costs.

 


 

Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
    December 31,  
    2006     2005  
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 62,287     $ 7,491  
Demand deposit with affiliate
    2,457       26,505  
Accounts receivable
    37,676       32,088  
Inventories
    22,709       26,732  
Other current assets
    3,334       12,356  
 
           
Total current assets
    128,463       105,172  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    74,096       75,920  
Other assets
    15,655       10,200  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 218,214     $ 191,292  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES
               
Short-term note and current portion of long-term debt
  $     $ 12  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    38,342       25,113  
Customer prepayments
    35,326       31,673  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    73,668       56,798  
Long-term liabilities
    474       135  
 
           
Total liabilities
    74,142       56,933  
PARTNERS’ EQUITY
    144,072       134,359  
 
           
Total liabilities and partners’ equity
  $ 218,214     $ 191,292