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Exhibit 99.1
(TERRA LOGO)
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 first quarter results;
declares cash distribution
Sioux City, Iowa (April 26, 2007)—Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (TNCLP) (NYSE: TNH) today reported net income of $35.3 million, or $1.87 per limited partnership unit, on revenues of $128.2 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. This compares with a net loss of $2.4 million, or $.13 per unit, on revenues of $95.5 million for the 2006 first quarter.
TNCLP also announced a cash distribution for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, of $1.57 per limited partnership unit payable May 29, 2007, to holders of record as of May 10, 2007.
Analysis of results
The first quarter earnings improvement over last year was due to higher sales volumes and lower natural gas costs, partially offset by lower ammonia selling prices. The 2006 first quarter was affected by market disruptions caused by unprecedented natural gas costs as the result of late 2005 hurricanes.
TNCLP’s 2007 first quarter ammonia and nitrogen solutions sales volumes were 35 and 34 percent higher, respectively, than those of the 2006 first quarter. The improvement in 2007 sales volumes was due primarily to robust demand, driven in part by strong corn prices and futures.
TNCLP’s natural gas unit costs for the 2007 first quarter were 34 percent lower than those incurred in the 2006 first quarter. Forward natural gas purchase contracts had a nominal effect on 2007 costs compared to a 2006 cost increase of $20.0 million.
Ammonia and nitrogen solutions selling prices for the 2007 first quarter were 13 percent lower and 4 percent higher, respectively, than 2006 first quarter selling prices.
Forward natural gas position
TNCLP’s forward purchase contracts at March 31, 2007, fixed prices for about 16 percent of its next 12 months’ natural gas requirements at $1.6 million below published forward markets 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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(Tables follow)

 


 

Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands except per-unit amounts)
(unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
Product revenues
  $ 127,852     $ 95,478  
Other income
    305       (21 )
 
           
 
               
Total revenues
    128,157       95,457  
 
           
 
               
Cost of goods sold
    90,770       96,110  
 
           
 
               
Total gross profit
    37,387       (653 )
 
               
Operating expenses
    3,178       2,038  
Interest expenses—net
    (1,121 )     (254 )
 
           
 
               
Net income (loss)
  $ 35,330     $ (2,437 )
 
           
 
               
Earnings (loss) per limited partnership unit
  $ 1.87     $ (0.13 )
 
           
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
                                 
    2007   2006
    Sales   Average   Sales   Average
  Volumes   Unit Price   Volumes   Unit Price
Quarter   (000 tons)   (per ton)1   (000 tons)   (per ton) 1
Ammonia
    69     $ 356       51     $ 411  
Nitrogen Solutions
    574     $ 159       427     $ 153  
Natural Gas Costs/MMBtu2
                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
    2007   2006
 
  $ 6.39     $ 9.75  
 
1.   After deducting outbound freight costs.
 
2.   Including effect of forward natural gas position.

 


 

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

(in thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 99,820     $ 47,854  
Accounts receivable
    36,009       14,249  
Inventories
    33,665       45,852  
Other current assets
    5,275       3,930  
 
           
 
               
Total current assets
    174,769       111,885  
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    73,234       74,849  
Other assets
    14,408       9,048  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 262,411     $ 195,782  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    38,048       24,785  
Customer prepayments
    56,586       32,986  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    94,634       57,771  
 
               
Other liabilities
    495       140  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities
    95,129       57,911  
 
               
PARTNERS’ EQUITY
    167,282       137,871  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and partners’ equity
  $ 262,411     $ 195,782