UNITED STATES
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): October 1, 2009
TERRA INDUSTRIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-8520
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52-1145429 |
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| Terra Centre |
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| 600 Fourth Street, P.O. Box 6000 |
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| Sioux City, Iowa
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51102-6000 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (712) 277-1340
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
þ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On October 1, 2009, Terra Industries Inc. issued a press release announcing its Board of
Directors’ rejection of CF Industries Holdings, Inc.’s proposal of September 28, 2009. A copy of
the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibit
99.1 Press release of Terra Industries Inc., issued October 1, 2009.