Exhibit 99.1
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 | | Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. |
| | 600 Fourth Street |
| | P.O. Box 6000 |
| | Sioux City, IA 51102-6000 |
| | www.terraindustries.com |
NEWS
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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 28, 2005)—Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (TNCLP) (NYSE: TNH) today reported net income of $29.4 million, or $1.56 per limited partnership unit, on revenues of $120.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. This compares with a net income of $14.6 million, or $.77 per unit, on revenues of $129.0 million for the 2004 second quarter. For the 2005 first half, TNCLP’s net income was $46.6 million, or $2.47 per unit, on revenues of $226.1 million, compared to net income of $26.6 million, or $1.41 per unit on revenues of $237.3 million in the 2004 first half.
TNCLP also announced a cash distribution for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, of $1.45 per limited partnership unit payable August 24, 2005, to holders of record as of August 8, 2005.
Analysis of results
The second quarter profitability improvement was due primarily to higher product selling prices, partially offset by lower sales volumes and higher natural gas costs. Ammonia and nitrogen solutions selling prices for the 2005 second quarter were 19 and 31 percent higher, respectively, than 2004 second quarter selling prices.
TNCLP’s second quarter ammonia, nitrogen solutions and urea sales volumes were 36, 8 and 100 percent lower, respectively, than those of the 2004 second quarter. The lower sales volumes were due primarily to TNCLP’s having less product available for sale following the closure of its Blytheville, Ark. manufacturing facility on May 27, 2004.
TNCLP’s natural gas unit costs for the 2005 second quarter, net of about $1.2 million of cost decreases from forward purchase contracts, were 15 percent higher than those incurred in the 2004 second quarter.
The improvement in TNCLP’s first half net income was due to higher product selling prices, reflecting a more positive industry-wide supply/demand balance. Natural gas unit costs for the 2005 first half, net of about $2.5 million of cost increases realized from forward purchasing contracts, were about 18 percent higher than those incurred in the 2004 first half.
Forward natural gas position
TNCLP’s forward purchase contracts at June 30, 2005, fixed prices for about 21 percent of its next 12 months’ natural gas requirements at about $3.4 million below 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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(Tables follow)
Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands except per-unit amounts)
(unaudited)
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June 30,
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Product revenues | | $ | 119,971 | | | $ | 128,714 | | | $ | 225,713 | | | $ | 236,927 | |
Other income | | | 186 | | | | 299 | | | | 347 | | | | 370 | |
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Total revenues | | | 120,157 | | | | 129,013 | | | | 226,060 | | | | 237,297 | |
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Cost of goods sold | | | 85,101 | | | | 108,794 | | | | 167,655 | | | | 199,930 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 3,855 | | | | 3,141 | | | | 7,900 | | | | 6,313 | |
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Total cost of sales | | | 88,956 | | | | 111,935 | | | | 175,555 | | | | 206,243 | |
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Total gross profit | | | 31,201 | | | | 17,078 | | | | 50,505 | | | | 31,054 | |
Operating expenses | | | 1,891 | | | | 2,662 | | | | 4,169 | | | | 4,835 | |
Interest expenses—net | | | (128 | ) | | | (181 | ) | | | (308 | ) | | | (380 | ) |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 29,438 | | | $ | 14,597 | | | $ | 46,644 | | | $ | 26,599 | |
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Earnings per limited partnership unit | | $ | 1.56 | | | $ | 0.77 | | | $ | 2.47 | | | $ | 1.41 | |
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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
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Volumes
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Unit Price ($/ton)
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Volumes
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Unit Price ($/ton)
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Quarter | | | | | | | | |
Ammonia | | 75 | | 313 | | 117 | | 263 |
UAN | | 542 | | 160 | | 590 | | 122 |
Urea | | — | | — | | 90 | | 180 |
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Volumes
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Unit Price
($/ton)
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Volumes
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Unit Price
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First half | | | | | | | | |
Ammonia | | 161 | | 306 | | 198 | | 266 |
UAN | | 1,077 | | 146 | | 1,093 | | 117 |
Urea | | — | | — | | 212 | | 181 |
Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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ASSETS | | | | | | |
Cash and short-term investments | | $ | 42,422 | | $ | 28,475 |
Accounts receivable | | | 29,277 | | | 30,661 |
Inventories | | | 25,722 | | | 15,820 |
Other current assets | | | 4,281 | | | 4,033 |
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Total current assets | | | 101,702 | | | 78,989 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | | 78,627 | | | 81,295 |
Other assets | | | 11,965 | | | 7,515 |
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Total assets | | $ | 192,294 | | $ | 167,799 |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | |
Short-term note and current portion of long-term debt | | $ | 44 | | $ | 61 |
Customer prepayments | | | 2,381 | | | 1,031 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 14,223 | | | 12,587 |
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Total current liabilities | | | 16,648 | | | 13,679 |
Long-term debt | | | 8,200 | �� | | 8,244 |
Other liabilities | | | 149 | | | 1,600 |
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Total liabilities | | | 24,997 | | | 23,523 |
PARTNERS’ EQUITY | | | 167,297 | | | 144,276 |
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Total liabilities and partners’ equity | | $ | 192,294 | | $ | 167,799 |
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