0001104659-11-037587.txt : 20110701 0001104659-11-037587.hdr.sgml : 20110701 20110701160204 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-11-037587 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110701 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110701 GROUP MEMBERS: CF INDUSTRIES, INC. GROUP MEMBERS: TERRA CAPITAL HOLDINGS, INC. GROUP MEMBERS: TERRA CAPITAL, INC. GROUP MEMBERS: TERRA INDUSTRIES INC. GROUP MEMBERS: TERRA LP HOLDINGS LLC GROUP MEMBERS: TERRA NITROGEN CORPORATION SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TERRA NITROGEN CO L P /DE CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000879575 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: AGRICULTURE CHEMICALS [2870] IRS NUMBER: 731389684 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-46987 FILM NUMBER: 11946421 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4 PARKWAY NORTH, SUITE 400 CITY: DEERFIELD STATE: IL ZIP: 60015 BUSINESS PHONE: (847) 405-2400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4 PARKWAY NORTH, SUITE 400 CITY: DEERFIELD STATE: IL ZIP: 60015 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TERRA NITROGEN Co DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20100721 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TERRA NITROGEN CO L P /DE DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950324 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CF Industries Holdings, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001324404 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: AGRICULTURE CHEMICALS [2870] IRS NUMBER: 202697511 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4 PARKWAY NORTH STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: DEERFIELD STATE: IL ZIP: 60015 BUSINESS PHONE: (847) 405-2400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4 PARKWAY NORTH STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: DEERFIELD STATE: IL ZIP: 60015 SC 13D/A 1 a11-16167_1sc13da.htm SC 13D/A

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 2)*

 

Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.

(Name of Issuer)

 

Common Units of Limited Partnership Interests

(Title of Class of Securities)

 

881005 20 1

(CUSIP Number)

 

Douglas C. Barnard

Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

4 Parkway North, Suite 400

Deerfield, Illinois 60015

Telephone: (847) 405-2400

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

 

Copies to:

Brian W. Duwe

Richard C. Witzel, Jr.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

155 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312) 407-0700

 

June 30, 2011

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the following box. o

 

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7(b) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

 


* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

 

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 

(Continued on following pages)

 



 

CUSIP No.   881005 20 1

13D/A

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Person
TERRA LP HOLDINGS LLC

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group

 

 

(a):

 o

 

 

(b):

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds
OO

 

 

5

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6

Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
13,889,014*

 

8

Shared Voting Power
0

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
13,889,014*

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
13,889,014*

 

 

12

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
75.1%*

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person
OO (Limited Liability Company)

 


* See Item 5.

 

2



 

CUSIP No.   881005 20 1

13D/A

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Person
TERRA NITROGEN CORPORATION (Solely due to an indirect ownership of 13,889,014 Common Units through its wholly owned subsidiary, Terra LP Holdings LLC)

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group

 

 

(a):

 o

 

 

(b):

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds
OO

 

 

5

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6

Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
13,889,014*

 

8

Shared Voting Power
0

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
13,889,014*

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
13,889,014*

 

 

12

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
75.1%*

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person
CO

 


* See Item 5.

 

3



 

CUSIP No.   881005 20 1

13D/A

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Person
TERRA CAPITAL, INC. (Solely due to an indirect ownership of 13,889,014 Common Units through its wholly owned subsidiary, Terra Nitrogen Corporation)

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group

 

 

(a):

 o

 

 

(b):

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds
OO

 

 

5

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6

Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
13,889,014*

 

8

Shared Voting Power
0

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
13,889,014*

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
13,889,014*

 

 

12

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
75.1%*

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person
CO

 


* See Item 5.

 

4



 

CUSIP No.   881005 20 1

13D/A

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Person
TERRA CAPITAL HOLDINGS, INC. (Solely due to indirect ownership through its wholly owned subsidiary, Terra Capital, Inc.)

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group

 

 

(a):

 o

 

 

(b):

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds
OO

 

 

5

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6

Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
13,889,014*

 

8

Shared Voting Power
0

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
13,889,014*

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
13,889,014*

 

 

12

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
75.1%*

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person
CO

 


* See Item 5.

 

5



 

CUSIP No.   881005 20 1

13D/A

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Person
TERRA INDUSTRIES INC. (Solely due to indirect ownership through its wholly owned subsidiary, Terra Capital Holdings, Inc.)

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group

 

 

(a):

 o

 

 

(b):

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds
OO

 

 

5

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6

Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
13,889,014*

 

8

Shared Voting Power
0

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
13,889,014*

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
13,889,014*

 

 

12

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
75.1%*

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person
CO

 


* See Item 5.

 

6



 

CUSIP No.   881005 20 1

13D/A

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Person
CF INDUSTRIES, INC. (Solely due to an indirect ownership through its wholly owned subsidiary, Terra Industries Inc.)

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group

 

 

(a):

 o

 

 

(b):

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds
OO

 

 

5

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6

Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
13,889,014*

 

8

Shared Voting Power
0

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
13,889,014*

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
13,889,014*

 

 

12

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
75.1%*

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person
CO

 


* See Item 5.

 

7



 

CUSIP No.   881005 20 1

13D/A

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Person
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, INC. (Solely due to an indirect ownership through its wholly owned subsidiary, CF Industries, Inc.)

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group

 

 

(a):

 o

 

 

(b):

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds
OO

 

 

5

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6

Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
13,889,014*

 

8

Shared Voting Power
0

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
13,889,014*

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
13,889,014*

 

 

12

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
75.1%*

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person
CO

 


* See Item 5.

 

8



 

CUSIP No.   881005 20 1

13D/A

 

 

 

Item 1.

Security and Issuer.

This Amendment No. 2 amends the statement on Schedule 13D dated April 15, 2010, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated December 17, 2010 (as amended by this Amendment No. 2, this “Statement”) of the Reporting Persons relating to common units of limited partnership interests (the “Common Units”) of Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“TNCLP”).  The principal executive offices of TNCLP are at 4 Parkway North, Suite 400, Deerfield, IL 60015-2590.

 

 

Item 3.

Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

Item 3 is hereby amended by the addition of the following paragraph as the third paragraph thereof:

 

“On June 30, 2011, each of TNC and Terra Capital transferred Common Units to LP Holdings as a contribution to LP Holdings’ capital.”

 

 

Item 4.

Purpose of Transaction.

Item 4 is hereby amended by the addition of the following paragraph as the sixth paragraph thereof:

 

“On June 30, 2011, TNC and Terra Capital entered into a Contribution and Assumption Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”) with LP Holdings.  Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, (i) TNC contributed 1,707,172 Common Units to LP Holdings and (ii) Terra Capital contributed, on behalf of TNC, 2,716,600 Common Units to LP Holdings, each as a contribution to LP Holdings’ capital.”

 

 

Item 5.

Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

Item 5(a) is hereby amended by deleting the text thereof and replacing it with the following:

 

“LP Holdings is the direct beneficial owner of 13,889,014 Common Units, which represents approximately 75.1% of the outstanding Common Units.  By virtue of TNC’s ownership of all the outstanding membership interest of LP Holdings, it may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the Common Units owned by LP Holdings.  By virtue of Terra Capital’s ownership of all the outstanding common stock of TNC, it may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the Common Units owned by LP Holdings. 

 

By virtue of its ownership of all the outstanding common stock of Terra Capital, Terra Holdings may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings. By virtue of its ownership of all the outstanding common stock of Terra Holdings, Terra may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the

 

9



 

CUSIP No.   881005 20 1

13D/A

 

 

Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings.  By virtue of its ownership of all the outstanding common stock of Terra, CF Industries may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings.  By virtue of its ownership of all the outstanding common stock of CF Industries, CF Holdings may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings.

 

The filing of this Statement shall not be construed as an admission by any Reporting Person that, for the purpose of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act, such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this Statement other than securities owned of record by such Reporting Person. 

 

Except as indicated in this Item 5 or as set forth below, neither the Reporting Persons nor, to the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, any of the persons named in Annex A to this Statement owns beneficially, or has any right to acquire, directly or indirectly, any Common Units.” 

 

Item 5(b) is hereby amended by deleting the text of the first and second paragraphs thereof and replacing them with the following: 

 

“LP Holdings has the power to vote or direct the vote and the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the 13,889,014 Common Units directly owned by LP Holdings. 

 

By virtue of its ownership of all the outstanding membership interests of LP Holdings, TNC may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the Common Units directly owned by LP Holdings and may be deemed to possess the power to vote or direct the vote and the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings. By virtue of its ownership of all the outstanding common stock of TNC, Terra Capital may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings and may be deemed to possess the power to vote or direct the vote and the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings. By virtue of its ownership of all the outstanding common stock of Terra Capital, Terra Holdings may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings and may be deemed to possess the power to vote or direct the vote and the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings. By virtue of its ownership of all the outstanding common stock of Terra Holdings, Terra may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings and may be deemed to possess the power to vote or direct the vote and the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings.  By virtue of its ownership of all the outstanding common stock of Terra, CF Industries may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings and may be deemed to possess the power to vote or direct the vote and the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings.  By virtue of its ownership of all the outstanding common stock of CF Industries, CF Holdings may be deemed to possess indirect beneficial ownership of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings and may be deemed to possess the power to vote or direct the vote and the power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the Common Units beneficially owned by LP Holdings.” 

 

10



 

CUSIP No.   881005 20 1

13D/A

 

 

Item 5(c) is hereby amended by deleting the text of the first paragraph thereof and replacing it with the following:

 

“On June 30, 2011, TNC and Terra Capital entered into the Contribution Agreement with LP Holdings.  Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, (i) TNC contributed 1,707,172 Common Units to LP Holdings and (ii) Terra Capital contributed, on behalf of TNC, 2,716,600 Common Units to LP Holdings, each as a contribution to LP Holdings’ capital.” 

 

 

Item 7.

Material to be Filed as Exhibits.

 

The following document is filled as an exhibit:

 

Exhibit 1

Contribution and Assumption Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2011, entered into by and among Terra Nitrogen Corporation, a Delaware corporation, Terra LP Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and Terra Capital Inc., a Delaware corporation.

 

11



 

SIGNATURES

 

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

 

Date: July 1, 2011

 

 

 

CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

by:

/s/ Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Name: Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Title: Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

CF INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

by:

/s/ Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Name: Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Title: Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

TERRA INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

by:

/s/ Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Name: Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Title: Vice President and Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

TERRA CAPITAL HOLDINGS, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

by:

/s/ Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Name: Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Title: Vice President and Corporate Secretary

 

12



 

 

TERRA CAPITAL, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

by:

/s/ Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Name: Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Title: Vice President and Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

TERRA NITROGEN CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

by:

/s/ Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Name: Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

TERRA LP HOLDINGS LLC

 

 

 

 

 

by:

/s/ Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Name: Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Title: Vice President and Corporate Secretary

 

13



 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Exhibit Name

 

 

 

Exhibit 1

 

Contribution and Assumption Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2011, entered into by and among Terra Nitrogen Corporation, a Delaware corporation, Terra LP Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and Terra Capital Inc., a Delaware corporation.

 

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EX-1 2 a11-16167_1ex1.htm EX-1

Exhibit 1

 

CONTRIBUTION AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
(4,423,772 Common Units and 20.00% of Incentive Distribution Rights)

 

THIS CONTRIBUTION AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT, dated as of June 30, 2011, is entered into by and among Terra Nitrogen Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“TNC”),Terra LP Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“LP Holdings”) and Terra Capital, Inc. (“Terra Capital”), a Delaware corporation.

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, TNC holds (i) 1,707,172 common units (the “TNC Common Unit Interest”), representing limited partner interests in Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (“TNC LP”), a Delaware limited partnership, and (ii) by virtue of an assignment from Terra Nitrogen GP Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “GP”), in that certain Conveyance, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2005, the right to receive the proceeds of any and all distributions to which the GP may receive under the allocation specifically to the “General Partner” in Sections 5.4 (D), (E) or (F) (i.e. 13/99ths of all cash distributed under Section 5.4(D), 23/99ths of all cash distributed under Section 5.4(E) and 48/99ths of all cash distributed under Section 5.4(F), the “Incentive Distribution Rights”) of the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of TNC LP, dated as of September 1, 2005 (the “Partnership Agreement”); and

 

WHEREAS, Terra Capital holds 2,716,600 common units (the “Terra Capital Transfer Interest”) representing limited partner interests in TNC LP; and

 

WHEREAS, TNC previously caused LP Holdings to be formed and transferred 9,465,242 Common Units to LP Holdings; and

 

WHEREAS, TNC desires to contribute the TNC Common Unit Interests and 20.00% of the Incentive Distribution Rights (the “TNC IDR Interest” and together with the TNC Common Unit Interest, the “TNC Transfer Interest”), to LP Holdings; and

 

WHEREAS, Terra Capital desires to contribute the Terra Capital Transfer Interests to LP Holdings, as a capital contribution on behalf of TNC.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual undertakings and agreements hereunder, the parties to this Agreement undertake and agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I

 

DEFINITIONS

 

Section 1.1                                      Definitions.  In addition to the capitalized terms defined in the opening paragraph of this Agreement, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings given below.

 

Agreement” means this Contribution and Assumption Agreement.

 



 

Incentive Distribution Rights” has the meaning assigned to such term in the recitals of this Agreement.

 

GP” has the meaning assigned to such term in the recitals of this Agreement.

 

LP Holdings” has the meaning assigned to such term in the opening paragraph of this Agreement.

 

Partnership Agreement” has the meaning assigned to such term in the recitals of this Agreement.

 

Terra Capital” has the meaning assigned to such term in the opening paragraph of this Agreement.

 

Terra Capital Transfer Interest” has the meaning assigned to such term in the recitals of this Agreement.

 

Terra Capital Transfer Interest Liabilities” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.2.

 

TNC” has the meaning assigned to such term in the opening paragraph of this Agreement.

 

TNC Common Unit Interest” has the meaning assigned to such term in the recitals of this Agreement.

 

TNC IDR Interest” has the meaning assigned to such term in the recitals of this Agreement.

 

TNC LP” has the meaning assigned to such term in the recitals of this Agreement.

 

TNC Transfer Interest” has the meaning assigned to such term in the recitals of this Agreement.

 

TNC Transfer Interest Liabilities” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.1.

 

ARTICLE II

 

CONTRIBUTION OF SUBJECT INTERESTS

 

Section 2.1                                      TNC Contribution.  TNC hereby contributes the TNC Transfer Interest to LP Holdings, and its successors and assigns, and LP Holdings hereby accepts such interests, as a contribution to LP Holdings’ capital, at and as of the date hereof.

 

Section 2.2                                      Terra Capital Contribution.  Terra Capital hereby contributes the Terra Capital Transfer Interest to LP Holdings on behalf of TNC, and its successors and assigns, and LP Holdings hereby accepts such interests, as a contribution to LP Holdings’ capital, at and as of the date hereof.

 

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ARTICLE III

 

ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES

 

Section 3.1                                      Assumption of TNC Transfer Interest Liabilities.  In connection with the contribution by TNC of the TNC Transfer Interests to LP Holdings, LP Holdings hereby assumes and agrees to duly and timely pay, perform and discharge all liabilities arising out of or related to the ownership of the TNC Transfer Interests (the “TNC Transfer Interest Liabilities”) to the extent arising or accruing on and after the date of transfer thereof to LP Holdings, whether known or unknown, accrued or contingent, and whether or not reflected on the books and records of TNC or its affiliates, to the full extent that TNC has been heretofore or would have been in the future obligated to pay, perform and discharge the TNC Transfer Interest Liabilities were it not for the execution and delivery of this Agreement; provided, however, that said assumption and agreement to duly and timely pay, perform and discharge the TNC Transfer Interest Liabilities shall not (a) increase the obligation of LP Holdings with respect to the TNC Transfer Interest Liabilities beyond that of TNC, (b) waive any valid defense that was available to TNC with respect to the TNC Transfer Interest Liabilities or (c) enlarge any rights or remedies of any third party, if any, under any of the TNC Transfer Interest Liabilities.

 

Section 3.2                                      Assumption of Terra Capital Transfer Interest Liabilities.  In connection with the contribution by Terra Capital of the Terra Capital Transfer Interests to LP Holdings, LP Holdings hereby assumes and agrees to duly and timely pay, perform and discharge all liabilities arising out of or related to the ownership of the Terra Capital Transfer Interests (the “Terra Capital Transfer Interest Liabilities”) to the extent arising or accruing on and after the date of transfer thereof to LP Holdings, whether known or unknown, accrued or contingent, and whether or not reflected on the books and records of Terra Capital or its affiliates, to the full extent that Terra Capital has been heretofore or would have been in the future obligated to pay, perform and discharge the Terra Capital Transfer Interest Liabilities were it not for the execution and delivery of this Agreement; provided, however, that said assumption and agreement to duly and timely pay, perform and discharge the Terra Capital Transfer Interest Liabilities shall not (a) increase the obligation of LP Holdings with respect to the Terra Capital Transfer Interest Liabilities beyond that of Terra Capital, (b) waive any valid defense that was available to Terra Capital with respect to the Terra Capital Transfer Interest Liabilities or (c) enlarge any rights or remedies of any third party, if any, under any of the Terra Capital Transfer Interest Liabilities.

 

ARTICLE IV

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 4.1                                      Further Assurances.  From time to time after the date hereof, and without any further consideration, each of the parties to this Agreement shall execute, acknowledge and deliver all such additional instruments, notices and other documents, and will do all such other acts and things, all in accordance with applicable law, as may be necessary or appropriate to more fully and effectively carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement.

 

Section 4.2                                      Headings; References; Interpretation.  All Article and Section headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to control or affect the meaning or

 

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construction of any of the provisions hereof.  The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import, when used in this Agreement, shall refer to this Agreement as a whole, including without limitation, all Exhibits attached hereto, and not to any particular provision of this Agreement.  All references herein to Articles, Sections, and Exhibits shall, unless the context requires a different construction, be deemed to be references to the Articles, Sections and Exhibits of this Agreement, respectively, and all such Exhibits attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.  All personal pronouns used in this Agreement, whether used in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender, shall include all other genders, and the singular shall include the plural and vice versa.  The use herein of the word “including” following any general statement, term or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as “without limitation,” “but not limited to,” or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter.

 

Section 4.3                                      Successors and Assigns.  The Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties signatory hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

 

Section 4.4                                      No Third-Party Rights.  The provisions of this Agreement are intended to bind the parties signatory hereto as to each other and are not intended to and do not create rights in any other person or confer upon any other person any benefits, rights or remedies and no person is or is intended to be a third-party beneficiary of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Section 4.5                                      Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which together shall constitute one agreement binding on the parties hereto.

 

Section 4.6                                      Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts made and to be performed wholly within such state without giving effect to conflict of law principles thereof, except to the extent that it is mandatory that the law of some other jurisdiction, wherein the contributed assets are deemed located, shall apply.

 

Section 4.7                                      Severability.  If any of the provisions of this Agreement are held by any court of competent jurisdiction to contravene, or to be invalid under, the laws of any political body having jurisdiction over the subject matter hereof, such contravention or invalidity shall not invalidate the entire Agreement.  Instead, this Agreement shall be construed as if it did not contain the particular provision or provisions held to be invalid, and an equitable adjustment shall be made and necessary provision added so as to give effect to the intention of the parties as expressed in this Agreement at the time of execution of this Agreement.

 

Section 4.8                                      Amendment or Modification.  This Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time only by the written agreement of all the parties hereto.

 

Section 4.9                                      Integration.  This Agreement supersedes all previous understandings or agreements between the parties, whether oral or written, with respect to its subject matter.  This document is an integrated agreement which contains the entire understanding of the parties.  No

 

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understanding, representation, promise or agreement, whether oral or written, is intended to be or shall be included in or form part of this Agreement unless it is contained in a written amendment hereto executed by the parties hereto after the date of this Agreement.

 

Section 4.10                                Bill of Sale; Assignment.  To the extent required and permitted by applicable law, this Agreement shall also constitute a “deed” or “assignment” of the assets and interests referenced herein.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by the parties hereto as of the date first above written.

 

 

 

TERRA NITROGEN CORPORATION,

 

a Delaware corporation

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Name:

Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Title:

Vice President, General Counsel and

 

 

 

Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TERRA LP HOLDINGS LLC,

 

a Delaware limited liability company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Name:

Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Title:

Vice President and Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TERRA CAPITAL, INC.,

 

a Delaware corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Name:

Douglas C. Barnard

 

 

Title:

Vice President and Corporate Secretary

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO

CONTRIBUTION AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT

(4,423,772 COMMON UNITS AND 20.00% OF INCENTIVE DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS)