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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 1995
TERRA INDUSTRIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 1-8520 52-1145429
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
Terra Centre
600 Fourth Street
P.O. Box 6000
Sioux City, Iowa 51102-6000
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (712) 277-1340
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
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On May 11, 1995, Terra Industries Inc. issued the press release contained in
Exhibit 1 hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
TERRA INDUSTRIES INC.
By: /s/ FRANCIS G. MEYER
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Francis G. Meyer
Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: May 11, 1995
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Exhibit A
[LETTERHEAD OF TERRA]
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News Release
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For Immediate Release Contact: Paula C. Norton
(712) 277-5438
TERRA INDUSTRIES CORRECTS ERROR IN MAY 11 ANNOUNCEMENT
Sioux City, Iowa (May 12, 1995)--In an announcement yesterday that Terra
Industries Inc. (NYSE symbol: TRA) had withdrawn its proposal to acquire the
outstanding senior preference units of Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (TNCLP), it
was stated that TNCLP had reported earnings of $14.7 million for the quarter
ended March 31, 1995. TNCLP earnings actually were $41.7 million as previously
reported on April 24.
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