EX-99.1 2 c70826exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance
 

(TERRA NITROGEN PRESS RELEASE GRAPHIC)
Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. reports second quarter results;
declares cash distribution
Sioux City, Iowa (July 26, 2007)—Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (TNCLP) (NYSE: TNH) today reported net income of $57.1 million, or $3.02 per limited partnership unit, on revenues of $177.4 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. This compares with net income of $17.4 million, or $0.92 per limited partnership unit, on revenues of $119.2 million for the 2006 second quarter. For the 2007 first half, TNCLP’s net income was $92.4 million, or $4.90 per unit, on revenues of $305.6 million, compared to net income of $14.9 million, or $0.79 per unit, on revenues of $214.6 million for the 2006 first half.
TNCLP also announced a cash distribution for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, of $3.00 per limited partnership unit payable Aug. 27, 2007, to holders of record as of Aug. 9, 2007. Cash distributions depend on TNCLP’s earnings, working capital requirements and capital expenditures. TNCLP’s quarterly earnings can be affected by nitrogen products selling prices, natural gas costs, production levels and weather.
Analysis of results
Second quarter
TNCLP’s second quarter earnings improvement was due to higher sales volumes and UAN selling prices, partially offset by higher natural gas costs. The 2007 second quarter significantly benefited from increased nitrogen demand associated with record levels of U.S. planted corn acres. From the 2006 to the 2007 second quarter, TNCLP’s:
    Ammonia and UAN sales volumes increased by 40 and 11 percent respectively.
 
    UAN selling prices increased by 43 percent, and ammonia selling prices were approximately the same.
 
    Natural gas unit costs increased by 12 percent.
First half
TNCLP’s first half earnings improvement was due to higher sales volumes and UAN selling prices, and lower natural gas costs, partially offset by lower ammonia selling prices. 2007 first half results were affected by the same factors affecting second quarter results, and lower first quarter 2007 natural gas costs. From the 2006 to the 2007 first half, TNCLP’s:
    Ammonia and UAN sales volumes increased by 37 and 21 percent, respectively.

 

 


 

    Ammonia and UAN selling prices decreased by 6 percent and increased by 24 percent, respectively.
 
    Natural gas unit costs decreased by 17 percent.
Forward natural gas position
TNCLP’s forward purchase contracts at June 30, 2007, fixed prices for about 37 percent of its next 12 months’ natural gas requirements at $13.1 million above published forward markets at that date. TNCLP has entered into these forward gas positions to secure margins on nitrogen products sold forward at fixed prices.
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,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
 
                               
Product revenues
  $ 177,158     $ 119,109     $ 305,010     $ 214,587  
Other income
    282       42       587       21  
 
                       
 
                               
Total revenues
    177,440       119,151       305,597       214,608  
 
                       
 
                               
Cost of goods sold
    114,111       100,105       204,881       196,215  
 
                       
 
                               
Total gross profit
    63,329       19,046       100,716       18,393  
 
                               
Operating expenses
    7,470       2,027       10,648       4,065  
Interest expense—net
    (1,198 )     (346 )     (2,319 )     (600 )
 
                       
 
                               
Net income
  $ 57,057     $ 17,365     $ 92,387     $ 14,928  
 
                       
 
                               
Earnings per limited partnership unit
  $ 3.02     $ 0.92     $ 4.90     $ 0.79  
 
                       
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  
Second quarter   (000 tons)     ($/ton) 1     (000 tons)     ($/ton) 1  
 
                               
Ammonia
    95       382       68       381  
UAN
    631       201       571       141  
 
                               
First half
                               
 
                               
Ammonia
    164       371       120       394  
UAN
    1,205       181       998       146  
Natural Gas Costs/MMBtu2
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
 
  $ 6.72     $ 6.02     $ 6.56     $ 7.94  
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)
                 
    June 30,  
    2007     2006  
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 80,732     $ 33,110  
Demand deposit with affiliate
    5,332       7,469  
Accounts receivable
    49,999       31,340  
Inventories
    22,542       27,362  
Other current assets
    2,471       1,350  
 
           
 
               
Total current assets
    161,076       100,631  
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    72,250       75,125  
Other assets
    13,749       7,467  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 247,075     $ 183,223  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    47,481       24,456  
Customer prepayments
    16,846       7,138  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    64,327       31,594  
 
               
Other liabilities
    1,815       289  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities
    66,142       31,883  
 
               
PARTNERS’ EQUITY
    180,933       151,340  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and partners’ equity
  $ 247,075     $ 183,223