425
     

Filed by Agrium Inc.

(Commission File No. 333-157966)

Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

 

Subject Company:

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.


Fundamentals of Growth
Agrium:
Revised Offer for CF
November 9, 2009


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2
Important Information
This
presentation
does
not
constitute
an
offer
to
exchange,
or
a
solicitation
of
an
offer
to
exchange,
common
stock
of
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (“CF”), nor is it a substitute for the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO or the
Prospectus/Offer to Exchange included in the Registration Statement on Form F-4 (including the Letter of Transmittal
and related documents) (collectively, as amended from time to time, the “Exchange Offer Documents”) filed by Agrium
Inc. (“Agrium”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 16, 2009, as amended. The
Registration Statement on Form F-4 has not yet become effective. The offer to exchange is made only through the
Exchange Offer Documents. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF AGRIUM AND CF ARE URGED TO READ
THE EXCHANGE OFFER DOCUMENTS AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS FILED WITH THE SEC
CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE OFFER TO EXCHANGE.
Copies of any documents filed by Agrium with the SEC are available free of charge through the web site maintained by
the SEC at www.sec.gov, by calling the SEC at telephone number 800-SEC-0330 or by directing a request to the
Agrium Investor Relations/Media Department, Agrium Inc, 13131 Lake Fraser Drive S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2J
7E8. Free copies of any such documents can also be obtained by calling Georgeson Inc. toll-free at (866) 318-0506.
Agrium, North Acquisition Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Agrium, their respective directors and executive officers
and certain other persons are deemed to be participants in any solicitation of proxies from CF’s stockholders in respect
of the proposed transaction with CF. Information regarding Agrium’s directors and executive officers is available in its
management proxy circular dated April 3, 2009 relating to the annual general meeting of its shareholders held on May
13, 2009. Other information regarding potential participants in such proxy solicitation and a description of their direct
and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in any proxy statement filed in connection
with the proposed transaction.
All information in this presentation concerning CF, including its business, operations and financial results, was obtained
from
public
sources.
While
Agrium
has
no
knowledge
that
any
such
information
is
inaccurate
or
incomplete,
Agrium
has
not had the opportunity to verify any of that information.


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3
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain
statements
and
other
information
included
in
this
presentation
constitute
“forward-looking
information”
within
the
meaning
of
applicable
Canadian
securities
legislation
or
constitute
“forward-looking
statements”
(together,
“forward-looking
statements”).
All
statements
in
this
presentation, other than those relating to historical information or current condition, are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to,
estimates,
forecasts
and
statements
as
to
management’s
expectations
with
respect
to,
among
other
things,
business
and
financial
prospects,
financial multiples and accretion estimates, future trends, plans, strategies, objectives and expectations, including with respect to future
operations following the proposed acquisition of CF. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many
of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements.
Events or circumstances that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, include, but are not
limited to, CF’s failure to accept Agrium’s proposal and enter into a definitive agreement to effect the transaction, Agrium common shares
issued
in
connection
with
the
proposed
acquisition
may
have
a
market
value
lower
than
expected,
the
businesses
of
Agrium
and
CF,
or
any
other recent business acquisitions, may not be integrated successfully or such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than
expected, the expected combination benefits and synergies and costs savings from the Agrium/CF transaction may not be fully realized or not
realized
within
the
expected
time
frame,
the
possible
delay
in
the
completion
of
the
steps
required
to
be
taken
for
the
eventual
combination
of
the two companies, including the possibility that approvals or clearances required to be obtained from regulatory and other agencies and bodies
will not be obtained in a timely manner or will be obtained on conditions that may require divestiture of assets expected to be acquired,
disruption from the proposed transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees and suppliers, general
business
and
economic
conditions,
interest
rates,
exchange
rates
and
tax
rates,
weather
conditions,
crop
prices,
the
supply,
demand
and
price
level for our major products, gas prices and gas availability, operating rates and production costs, domestic fertilizer consumption and any
changes in government policy in key agriculture markets, including the application of price controls and tariffs on fertilizers and the availability of
subsidies or changes in their amounts, changes in development plans, construction progress, political risks, including civil unrest, actions by
armed
groups
or
conflict,
governmental
and
regulatory
requirements
and
actions
by
governmental
authorities,
including
changes
in
government
policy, changes in environmental, tax and other laws or regulations and the interpretation thereof and other risk factors detailed from time to
time in Agrium and CF’s reports filed with the SEC.
Agrium
disclaims
any
intention
or
obligation
to
update
or
revise
any
forward-looking
statements
in
this
presentation
as
a
result
of
new
information or future events, except as may be required under applicable U.S. federal securities laws or applicable Canadian securities
legislation.
These
forward-looking
statements
are
based
on
certain
assumptions
and
analyses
made
by
us
in
light
of
our
experience
and
perception
of
historical
trends,
current
conditions
and
expected
future
developments
as
well
as
other
factors
we
believe
are
appropriate
in
the
circumstances. Expected future developments are based, in part, upon assumptions respecting our ability to successfully integrate the
businesses of Agrium and CF, or any other recent acquisitions.
All of the forward-looking statements contained herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and by the assumptions that are stated or
inherent in such forward-looking statements. Although we believe these assumptions are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on
these assumptions and such forward-looking statements. The key assumptions that have been made in connection with the forward-looking
statements include, but are not limited to, CF’s acceptance of Agrium’s proposal and the entering into of a definitive agreement to effect the
proposed transaction, closing the proposed transaction, the market value of Agrium common shares issued in connection with the proposed
acquisition, our ability to successfully integrate within expected time frames and costs, and realize the expected combination benefits and
synergies
and
costs
savings
from,
the
combination
of
the
businesses
of
Agrium
and
CF,
or
any
other
recent
business
acquisitions,
and
our
ability to maintain relationships with customers, employees and suppliers during the course of the proposed transaction.


Fundamentals of Growth
4
Agenda
Introduction
Governance
Standalone Value of CF
Premiums Analysis
Conclusion
Appendix
Transaction Valuation


Fundamentals of Growth
5
Introduction
Governance
Transaction Valuation
Premiums Analysis
Conclusion
Appendix
Standalone Value of CF


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6
Agrium remains committed and will consider all options, including nominating a
slate of directors to the CF board and litigation, if a resounding majority tender
to our offer and CF refuses to act
Summary of Key Arguments
CF should support its stockholders receiving a premium vs. pursuing a
transaction that is dilutive to value
Agrium’s offer represents a 101% premium to CF’s Jan 15 share price and a 71% premium
to CF’s Feb 24 share price
Fertilizer peers are up only 45% and 35% since Jan 15 and Feb 24, respectively
CF stockholders stand to lose substantial value if CF acquires Terra
CF stockholders have far greater upside potential with Agrium offer
CF disregarding stockholder interests
Clear stockholder mandate: CF told RiskMetrics they would engage, but haven’t
Evolution of Terra offer has been repeatedly designed to circumvent a CF stockholder vote
CF board should exercise good corporate governance and allow its
stockholders a voice on Agrium’s offer
CF stockholders must send a clear message to the CF board and tender into
this offer at this price
Agrium has made an unambiguous offer to preclude misinterpretation by CF


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Evolution of Situation
Source: Bloomberg. Market trading data as of Nov 6. Daily trading values have been rebased to CF stock price on Jan 15 (date of CF proposal for Terra).
(1)
Represents Agrium current proposal for CF over time: one Agrium share plus $45 cash per CF share based on Agrium historical closing prices.
(2)
Based on illustrative peer group of Mosaic, Potash Corp, Intrepid Potash, Israel Chemicals, K+S, and Yara.
Performance of this peer group based on USD equivalent stock price movement since Jan 15.
(3)
CF unaffected price of $68.33 based on illustrative peer group of Mosaic, Potash Corp, Intrepid Potash, Israel
Chemicals, K+S, and Yara. Peer group performance based on USD equivalent stock price movement since base
dates. Percentage moves applied to CF’s operating asset value per share on respective base dates, using net
cash
at
Dec
31,
2008.
Results
then
adjusted
back
for
net
cash
at
Sep
30,
including
CF’s
toehold
in
Terra,
valued
at a $29 estimated unaffected stock price for Terra per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
Our offer represents a
101% premium to
CF’s Jan 15 price of
$47.23 and a 71%
premium to the Feb 24
price of $55.58
Stockholders will
have the opportunity
to participate in the
upside to the
commodity cycle by
electing to receive
Agrium shares
Peers are up 45%
since Jan 15 and 35%
since Feb 24
Excess CF returns
attributable to
Agrium’s offer for CF
Offer is at a 39%
premium to
unaffected
(3)
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
$110
Jan 1
Jan 31
Mar 2
Apr 1
May 1
May 31
Jun 30
Jul 30
Aug 29
Sep 28
Oct 28
Jan 15
CF announces acquisition
proposal for Terra
Current
Proposal(1):
$95.11
CF: $79.05
67% since
Jan 15
Global
Fertilizer
Peers(2): 45%
since Jan 15
Feb 25
Agrium announces
acquisition proposal
for CF


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6.6x multiple of 2010E ‘Owned’
EBITDA
(1)
Multiples:
76% Agrium and 24% CF
Pro Forma Ownership:
$45
in cash and 1
Agrium share per CF share (total consideration of $95.11 as at Nov 6)
Aggregate
consideration
of
$4.8
billion
($2.3
billion
cash
and
$2.5
billion
in
equity)
CF stockholders may elect mixed consideration, or cash or shares, subject to proration
Consideration:
Committed
debt
facilities
from
Royal
Bank
of
Canada
and
The
Bank
of
Nova
Scotia
Financing:
CF terminates offer for Terra and waives its defences
Receipt of U.S. regulatory and other customary approvals
Negotiation of definitive merger agreement
*
Absence of any material adverse changes to CF or its business
*
Our ability to conduct limited confirmatory due diligence
*
* These conditions are similar to conditions in CFs bid for Terra
Key Conditions:
$47.88 or 101% premium to CF’s closing price on January 15, and $39.53 or 71%
premium to CF’s closing price on February 24 (based on total consideration of $95.11
as
at Nov 6)
An increase of $23.11
or 32% over Agrium’s initial offer of $72.00
Premium:
Agrium to combine with CF in a cash and stock deal
Offer:
Summary of Revised Offer for CF
(1)
Represents
consensus
estimated
‘owned’
EBITDA
(consolidated
EBITDA
adjusted
to
reflect
leakage
of
minority interest and addition of equity investment income). Assumes transaction expenses of $100 million.


Fundamentals of Growth
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Introduction
Governance
Transaction Valuation
Premiums Analysis
Conclusion
Appendix
Standalone Value of CF


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10
CF Earnings Fundamentals vs.
Share Price Performance
In 2007, earnings outlook for 2008 was strong, given the then-positive pricing outlook
Acquisitions are based on forward price expectations, not trailing prices
Source: CF filings and Bloomberg, market data as of Nov 6.
(1)
Proportional
EBITDA
based
on
consensus
‘owned’
EBITDA
(consolidated
EBITDA
adjusted
to
reflect
leakage
of
minority
interest
and
addition
equity
investment
income).
(2)
Represents ‘owned’
EBITDA (consolidated EBITDA less minority interest plus equity investments).  EBITDA attributable to minority interest partner based on reported minority interest per CF
filings ($55 million and $117 million, for 2007A and 2008A respectively) adjusted for D&A, estimated as a portion of total D&A proportional to reported capex.
(3)
CF unaffected price of $68.33 based on illustrative peer group of Mosaic, Potash Corp, Intrepid Potash, Israel
Chemicals, K+S, and Yara. Peer group performance based on USD equivalent stock price movement since base
dates. Percentage moves applied to CF’s operating asset value per share on respective base dates, using net cash
at Dec 31, 2008. Results then adjusted back for net cash at Sep 30, including CF’s toehold in Terra, valued
at a $29 estimated unaffected stock price for Terra per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
0
500
1,000
$1500
Jan 3, 2007:
$26.46
2007A: $622mm EBITDA (1)
CF Earnings Forecast (2008E):
May 29, 2007: $42.42
2008A: $1,127mm EBITDA (1)
2008 Avg
Share
Price: $110.91
2009E: $717mm EBITDA (2)
CF Earnings Forecast (2010E):
Nov 6: $79.05 (Nominal)
Current Agrium Offer:
$95.11
Nov 6: $68.33
(Unaffected) (3)
0
60
120
$180
Jun 17, 2008: $169.62
2007
2008
2009
2007 Avg
Share
Price: $57.94


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87%
68%
64%
55%
54%
14%
24%
26%
(15%)
112%
(14%)
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
Potash Corp
K&S
Yara
Intrepid
Agrium
Israel
Chemical
Mosaic
Terra
Consensus
Terra
'Owned'
CF
Consensus
CF 'Owned'
(1)
Bloomberg consensus EBITDA, calendarized.
(2)
Peer average includes Terra consensus only.
(3)
CF
and
Terra
consensus
estimated
‘owned’
EBITDA
(consolidated
EBITDA
adjusted
to
reflect
leakage
of
minority interest and addition of equity investment income).
CF Only Company Amongst Peers with
Lower EBITDA in 2010E vs. 2009E
C2009E
C2010E
EBITDA
Growth
per
Bloomberg
Consensus
(1)
Peer Average
(2)
: +60%
(3)
2010E outlook anticipates a healthy rebound for potash, retail and phosphate markets
Nitrogen volume improvement is expected to be muted and higher expected North
American gas prices will likely squeeze CF’s margins in 2010E
EBITDA
C2009E
$1,498
$719
$909
$123
$947
$1,164
$2,336
$416
$404
$783
$717
C2010E
$3,175
$1,343
$1,531
$203
$1,465
$1,799
$2,663
$516
$509
$674
$612
(3)


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Nitrogen and phosphate prices have declined approximately 14% and
13%, respectively
(1)
, since the day before our offer (February 24)
CF is experiencing reduced Forward Pricing Program (“FPP”) sales
(many such FPP sales booked in 2008) which, along with $85 million in
gas hedging gains, inflated CF’s year-to-date results
CF’s customers recognize the economic shift occurring in the market
and are no longer willing to buy under CF’s FPP
CF conference call: “We continue to offer products through the FPP at prices that
reflect our future expectation for nitrogen prices and margins, but we haven't
found
much
recent
customer
interest
in
committing
at
those
prices.”
(2)
Recent Market Factors Impacting CF
Past and Future Commodity Prices
Significant rise in input costs
Potential CF
Nitrogen Margin
Compression
Flat-to-modestly increasing
revenue from commodity
price appreciation
(1)
Source: Green Markets. Nitrogen prices based on NOLA Urea. Phosphate prices based on Tampa Florida DAP.
(2)
S. Wilson, Q3 2009 Earnings Conference Call, Oct 27.
(3)
Henry Hub Natural Gas per Bloomberg.  Nymex gas price forward strip.
(4)
Historical NOLA Urea per Green Markets. Forecast per Fertecon.
(5)
Historical Central Florida DAP per Green Markets. Forecast per Blue, Johnson & Associates.
June
Present
2010E
Natural Gas (US$/MMBtu)
(3)
$3.92
$4.59
$6.24
% change
17%
36%
Urea ($/short ton)
(4)
$240
$262
$318
% change
9%
21%
DAP ($/short ton)
(5)
$249
$273
$274
% change
9%
1%


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13
82.50
74.48
116.01
55.48
33.90
50.14
11.36
32.26
79.05
57.56
96.25
27.15
50.35
33.80
11.98
50.11
95.11
Israel
Chemicals
Agrium
Yara
Mosaic
Intrepid
Potash Corp
K+S
CF
Jun 12 Closing Price
Current Stock Price
Current AGU Offer
Peer Average Price Increase:  (9)%
% Change
5%
(0)%
(0)%
(9)%
(16)%
(17)%
(23)%
(4)%
Source:  Bloomberg. Current market data as of Nov 6.
(1)
All stock prices in USD. Israel Chemicals based on Tel Aviv listing; Jun 12 and Current USD:ILS FX of 0.2536 and
0.2657, respectively. K+S based on Xetra listing; Jun 12 and Current USD:EUR f/x of 1.4016 and 1.4847,
respectively.
Yara
based
on
ADR
(USD).
All
other
companies
based
on
NYSE
listings.
Chemical and Fertilizer Peer Price
Performance Since June 12
June
12
Closing
Price
vs.
Current
Stock
Price
(1)
Fertilizer Peers’
share prices are down significantly since June 12; the
reference date in RiskMetrics’
June report


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Estimating CF’s Unaffected Stock Price
Following RiskMetrics’
approach
(1)
, 53% of results point to an
unaffected price in the $66 to $70 range, using base reference dates
from December 31, 2008 to February 24, 2009
Consistent with 9% decline of peers from June to current, applied to RiskMetrics’
June unaffected price assessment of $74
Source: Bloomberg, company filings; Current market data as of Nov 6.
(1)
CF unaffected price based on illustrative peer group of Mosaic, Potash Corp, Intrepid Potash, Israel Chemicals,
K+S, and Yara. Peer group performance based on USD equivalent stock price movement since base dates.
Percentage moves applied to CF’s operating asset value per share on respective base dates, using net cash at
Dec
31,
2008.
Results
then
adjusted
back
for
net
cash
at
Sep
30,
including
CF’s
toehold
in
Terra,
valued
at a $29 estimated unaffected stock price for Terra per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
3%
5%
3%
8%
18%
28%
25%
13%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
$62.00 to
$64.00
$64.00 to
$66.00
$66.00 to
$68.00
$68.00 to
$70.00
$70.00 to
$72.00
$72.00 to
$74.00
$74.00 to
$76.00
$76.00 to
$78.00
CF Unaffected Price - Base Date Range from Dec 31, 2008 to Feb 24, 2009
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%


Fundamentals of Growth
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Introduction
Governance
Transaction Valuation
Premiums Analysis
Conclusion
Appendix
Standalone Value of CF


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Agrium and Terra have historically traded
at a premium to CF
Source: Capital IQ, IBES.
Note: Forward Consolidated EBITDA Multiple based on IBES median EBITDA forecasts where the Forward Multiple refers
to the following calendar year forecast period.
(1)
Enterprise value calculated on a consolidated basis.
(2)
CF EBITDA estimates not available prior to Oct 20, 2005.
(3)
Forward
consensus
estimated
‘owned’
EBITDA
(consolidated
EBITDA
adjusted
to
reflect
leakage
of
minority
interests
and
addition
of
equity
investment
income).
Ratio
of
‘owned’
EBITDA
to
consolidated
EBITDA
per
analyst
research
reports, used as proxy for minority interests and addition of equity investment income, which is used to adjust
consolidated EBITDA.  Enterprise values exclude minority interests.
Estimated Average Forward
‘Owned’
EBITDA Multiples
(3)
to 15-Jan-2009
Average Forward Consensus
EBITDA Multiples
(1)
to 15-Jan-2009
4.2 x
5.6 x
5.4 x
CF
4.5 x
5.9 x
5.7 x
CF
TRA
AGU
4.5 x 
5.4 x
Last 12 Months
6.4 x
6.9 x
Last 3 Years
6.3 x 
6.8 x
Since CF IPO
(Aug-05)
(2)
Markets have historically ascribed a premium to Agrium given its
operational diversity and competitive advantages


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17
CF’s Own Analysis Highlights Risk of
Diluting Stockholder Value
CF states that its current proposal for Terra represents a 40% premium to Terra’s
estimated
unaffected
stock
price
(1)
At
a
$40.61
per
share
offer
price,
this
implies
a
$29
unaffected
stock
price
for
Terra
A $29 stock price implies an equity value of $2.9 billion and enterprise value of $2.4 billion for Terra on a
standalone basis
Using CF’s estimate of $525 million consolidated 2010E EBITDA (based on median equity
research
analyst
estimates),
Terra
would
be
trading
at
4.5x
EV
/
2010E
Consolidated EBITDA
on a standalone, unaffected basis
This is consistent with Terra’s 12 month average forward multiple to Jan 15
Remember that CF has consistently traded at a discount to Terra on an unaffected basis
Merger
activity
has
inflated
both
CF’s
and
Terra’s
trading
price
over
time,
stock
price
will
likely revert back to unaffected levels.  If CF were successful in acquiring Terra, the value
of
the
combined
entity
would
be
equal
to
the
standalone
value
of
CF
and
Terra
plus synergies
CF’s
offer
for
Terra
implies
an
enterprise
value
of
$3.5
billion
$1.1
billion
more
than
CF’s
estimate
of Terra’s
standalone unaffected value
Giving full credit for estimated synergies of $120 million (mid-point of CF’s estimate $105 million to $135 million,
without risk adjustment), represents $0.5 billion, capitalized at Terra’s forward trading multiple of 4.5x
Net
of
potential
synergies,
CF
has
proposed
to
pay
$0.7
billion
more
than
CF’s
estimate
of
what
Terra
is
worth
in
the
public
markets
more
than
$11
per
share
of
CF
stockholder value is
being lost
(1)
CF Nov 4 Investor Presentation. Stock prices as at Oct 30.


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Sensitivity Analysis : Net Value Leakage Per Share
@ Various Synergy Estimates and Valuation Multiples
Estimated Annual Synergies to be
Capitalized ($mm)
$
11.54
$
50
$
105
$
120
$
135
4.2
x
$
17.12
$
13.23
$
12.17
$
11.11
4.4
x
16.98
12.96
11.86
10.76
4.5
x
16.85
12.68
11.54
10.40
5.0
x
16.44
11.82
10.56
9.30
CF’s Own Analysis Highlights Risk of
Reducing Stockholder Value
The premium CF is proposing to pay
for Terra is significantly greater than
the value of capitalized synergies,
thereby diluting implied trading
price
(1)
Per CF’s estimate of Terra’s unaffected share price per Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
(2)
Fully diluted shares calculated per treatment in CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.  Reflects 98.8mm basic shares, 0.9mm
unvested and phantom shares and conversion of preferred into 0.2mm common shares.
(3)
TRA net cash of $557mm as at Q3 2009 is pro forma for $600mm 2019 notes issuance and $381mm repayment of
2017 notes including tender premiums ($600mm debt, $1,198mm of cash and $41mm customer advances).
(4)
Consolidated 2010E EBITDA estimate per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation, based on median equity research
analyst estimates.
(5)
Midpoint of CF synergy estimates of $105mm to $135mm per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
(6)
Estimated deal expenses of $100mm combined for CF and Terra.
(7)
Based on 59.5mm pro forma shares (49.8mm CF diluted shares per CF Nov 4 Investor Presentation, plus shares issued to Terra net of 6.9mm toehold).
CF’s offer
to acquire
Terra could
result in
$9 to $17
per share
of value
dilution
Source:  Latest Terra public filings and CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation, Market data as of Nov 6.
Illustrative Estimated Value Destruction
Standalone
Terra
Valuation
CF Estimation of TRA Unaffected Stock Price (1)
$
29.00
Implied Terra Market Cap (100.9 mm shares) (2)
2,927
Net Debt (Cash) (3)
(557)
Terra Standalone Enterprise Value   (A)
$
2,370
Implied EV / 2010E Consolidated EBITDA ($525mm) (4)
4.5
x
Value
of
CF's
Offer
for
Terra
Terra Offer Price (Based on At-Market CF)
$
40.17
Implied Terra Equity Value (100.9 mm shares) (2)
4,055
Net Debt (Cash) (3)
(557)
Value of CF's Offer for Terra   (B)
$
3,498
Implied EV / 2010E Consolidated EBITDA ($525mm) (4)
6.7
x
Implied
Enterprise
Value
Premium
(C
=
B
-
A)
$
1,128
Estimated Annual Synergies (5)
$
120
Capitalized Value of Synergies (@ 4.5x)   (D)
$
542
Estimated Deal Expenses  (6)  (E)
$
100
Net
Value
Leakage
(C
-
D
+
E)
$
686
Net Value Leakage Per Share  (7)
$
11.54


Fundamentals of Growth
19
CF Stockholders Benefit from Higher
Base Received in Agrium Offer
Agrium
Offer
at
Illustrative
35%
Cyclical
Upward
Move
CF Cyclical Move Required:
Unaffected
Price
(1)
$124
Source:  Bloomberg; market data as of Nov 6
(1)
CF unaffected price of $68.33 based on illustrative peer group of Mosaic, Potash Corp, Intrepid Potash, Israel
Chemicals, K+S, and Yara. Peer group performance based on USD equivalent stock price movement since base
dates.  Percentage moves applied to CF’s operating asset value per share on respective base dates, using net
cash at  Dec 31, 2008. Results then adjusted back for net cash at Sep 30, including CF’s toehold in Terra, valued
at a $29 estimated unaffected stock price for Terra per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
An illustrative cyclical upward
move of 35% from the current
Agrium offer would achieve a
future CF stock price of $128
assuming 100% stock
election (or reinvestment of
cash into sector)
CF stockholders would have
to realize an 88% cyclical
upward move on CF's
unaffected price
(1)
to
achieve
equivalent future
value
$
95.11
$
128.40
Current Offer Price
Implied Future
Offer Value
35 %
Cyclical
Move
$
128.40
$
68.33
Cash-Adjusted CF
Unaffected Price
Future Offer Value
@ 35% Cyclical Move
88 %
Required
Cyclical
Move


Fundamentals of Growth
20
Introduction
Governance
Transaction Valuation
Premiums Analysis
Conclusion
Appendix
Standalone Value of CF


Fundamentals of Growth
21
Offer is at an Enterprise Value Premium
to Precedent Transactions
Average
Undisturbed
Enterprise
Value
Premium
for
North
American
Transactions
Since
Sep
15,
2008
>
US$1bn
Source: Company filings, company press releases and Capital IQ; market data as of Nov 6, 2009
Note: Includes deals where target is North American and implied equity and enterprise values are greater than US$1bn.  Excludes distressed / financial transactions. 
High end of range shown for all collared transactions
Note: Enterprise values exclude minority interests and equity investments.  Assumes cash from exercise of in-the-money options is not used to repurchase shares
(1)
On Jun 3, 2009, following EMC Corp’s proposal to acquire Data Domain for $30 per share in cash, Data Domain announced that they had entered into a revised acquisition agreement to acquire Net App
for $30 per share in cash and stock (original offer was $25 per share in cash and stock). Premium represents revised offer
(2)
Includes Perot Systems / Dell, Harvest Energy / KNOC, MPS Group / Adecco Group, Starent Networks / Cisco, Avocent Corporation / Emerson, Varian / Agilent, Medarex / Bristol-Myers Squibb,
Canadian
Hydro
/
TransAlta,
Data
Domain
/
EMC,
Addax
Petroleum
/
Sinopec,
Sun
Micro
Systems
/
Oracle,
Petro-Canada
/
Suncor
Energy,
CV
Therapeutics
/
Gilead,
CV
Therapeutics
/
Astellas,
Mentor
Corporation / J&J, Advanced Medical Optics / Abbott, and Centennial Communications / AT&T, ImClone / Eli Lilly.
(3)
Includes NRG / Exelon, Embarq / CenturyTel, Centex / Pulte, Metavante Technologies / Fidelity
National, Foundation / Alpha, and Black and Decker / Stanley Works.
(4)
CF enterprise value based on historical prices and capital structures, excluding minority interest and
equity investments.  Does not include transaction expenses.
When considering precedent transaction premiums, premiums to enterprise value are a 
     more appropriate methodology than equity value, as high leverage distorts the equity 
     premium being paid in the comparable transactions (vs. CF's net-cash position)


Fundamentals of Growth
22
Selected Precedent Chemical and
Fertilizer
Transactions
Equity
Premiums
21%
10%
46%
18%
52%
30%
34%
9%
14%
24%
21%
17%
53%
34%
39%
71%
101%
31%
25%
17%
17%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
2004
(2 deals,
15%)
2005
(1 deal,
8%)
2006
(3 deals,
23%)
2007
(4 deals,
31%)
2008
(3 deals,
23%)
2009
(0 deals,
0%)
2004
(1 deal,
25%)
2005
(1 deal,
25%)
2006
(0 deals,
0%)
2007
(1 deal,
25%)
2008
(1 deal,
25%)
2009
(0 deals,
0%)
1-Day Premium
1-Month Premium
1-Day Average
1-Month Average
Source: Thomson SDC. Closed transactions greater than US$100 million involving U.S. or Canadian targets (greater than 50% stake acquired, excluding distressed transactions).
1-Mo. Avg.
22%
1-Day Avg.
25%
(# deals,
% total)
Chemicals
(13 deals)
Fertilizers
(4 deals
(1)
)
1-Day Avg.
34%
1-Mo. Avg.
31%
CF Jan 15
share price
$47.23
$95.11
Current Offer
(2)
CF Feb 24
share price
$55.58
CF
unaffected
share price
$68.33
(3)
(1)
Includes Anglo Potash/BHP Billiton Diamonds, UAP/Agrium, Royster-Clark/Agrium, and Nu Gro/United Industries.
(2)
Share price premium based on current bid of $95.11 as of Nov 6, 2009.
(3)
CF unaffected price of $68.33 based on illustrative peer group of Mosaic, Potash Corp, Intrepid Potash, Israel
Chemicals, K+S, and Yara. Peer group performance based on USD equivalent stock price movement since base
dates. Percentage moves applied to CF’s operating asset value per share on respective base dates, using net
cash
at
Dec
31,
2008.
Results
then
adjusted
back
for
net
cash
at
Sep
30,
including
CF’s
toehold
in
Terra,
valued
at a $29 estimated unaffected stock price for Terra per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.


Fundamentals of Growth
23
$2,050
$2,469
$2,617
Jan-15 CF
Price
Feb-24 CF
Price
Unaffected
Price
$34.85
$43.20
$50.45
Jan-15 CF
Price
Feb-24 CF
Price
Unaffected
Price
$47.23
$55.58
$68.33
Jan-15 CF
Price
Feb-24 CF
Price
Unaffected
Price
(1)
Based on value of mixed consideration and Agrium share price of $50.11 as of Nov 6.
(2)
Based on CF cash and short-term investments of $625 million less debt of $4 million, or $12.38 per CF share as of Dec 31, 2008 and current CF cash and short-term investments of $703 million less
debt
of
$4.6
million
as
of
Sep
30,
2009,
plus
the
current
market
value
of
CF’s
toehold
in
Terra
of
$203
million
assuming
an
unaffected
Terra
share
price
of
$29.00
per
share.
(3)
CF enterprise value based on historical prices and capital structure, excludes minority interest.  Does not include transaction expenses.
(4)
CF unaffected price of $68.33 based on illustrative peer group of Mosaic, Potash Corp, Intrepid Potash, Israel
Chemicals, K+S, and Yara. Peer group performance based on USD equivalent stock price movement since base
dates. Percentage moves applied to CF’s operating asset value per share on respective base dates, using net
cash
at
Dec
31,
2008.
Results
then
adjusted
back
for
net
cash
at
Sep
30,
including
CF’s
toehold
in
Terra,
valued
at a $29 estimated unaffected stock price for Terra per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
Premiums
(1)
$95.11 
Current
Offer
Cash-Adjusted Premiums
(1,2)
Significant Premium to CF Stockholders
Across Multiple Metrics
39%
71%
101%
(4)
(4)
(4)
EV Premiums
(3)
Premiums should be viewed on a cash-adjusted basis: you can’t pay a
premium for cash
$77.23
($95.11, less
$17.88 net
cash per CF
share)
53%
79%
122%
$3,965 
Current
Offer
52%
61%
93%


Fundamentals of Growth
24
Introduction
Governance
Transaction Valuation
Premiums Analysis
Conclusion
Appendix
Standalone Value of CF


Fundamentals of Growth
25
CF’s Disregard for Stockholder Interests
CF
has
ignored
the
clear
mandate
from
its
stockholders
to
engage
with
Agrium
62% of CF stockholders tendered to Agrium’s June offer
CF committed to engage but has failed to do so
All previous and all subsequent overtures by Agrium summarily rejected
CF is managing stockholder resources in a questionable manner
Using cash to buy stock of Terra above CF's own estimate of standalone value during
contested takeover contest: exposes shareholders to immediate value dilution vs. Agrium deal
CF’s offer is in excess of estimated synergies and a transfer of value from CF stockholders
Adding significant debt and risk, despite CF’s previous protests of Agrium’s use of leverage in
acquiring CF
CF
described
pro
forma
Agrium/CF
as
a
“highly
leveraged”
company
noting
its
leverage
would
increase
from
1.4x
to
1.5x
2009E
EBITDA
(1)
CF
proposes
to
increase
debt
from
~$0
to
1.7x
2009E
EBITDA
(2)
on
a
less-stable
base
of
business
CF stockholders have been prevented from voting on Terra/CF vs. CF/Agrium
Restructured offer for Terra on Mar 8 to include non-voting preferred stock to circumvent CF
stockholder vote
Notwithstanding CF’s earlier criticism of Agrium’s use of cash in its offer for CF, CF has
restructured
the
form
of
consideration
under
its
offer
for
Terra
as
predominantly
cash,
which
once again circumvents a CF stockholder vote
CF has effectively ignored the judgment of its stockholders
Why would any stockholder want to hold stock of a company whose management does not listen to, nor
respect the rights of its own stockholders?
(1)
CF Roadshow presentation, Mar 9.
(2)
Pro forma $2.2 billion total debt per CF Nov 4 Investor Presentation, divided by pro forma consolidated 2009E
EBITDA of $1.3 billion ($773 million CF plus $419 million Terra plus $120 million synergies).


Fundamentals of Growth
26
Significant Turnover in CF’s Stockholder
Base by Long-Term Investors
Long-term CF stockholders have sent a clear message to CF about
their perspectives on fundamental value
Since January 1, 2009, nearly all of CF’s top 20 stockholders as at
December 31, 2008 reduced their positions significantly
Excluding
index
and
hedge
funds,
and
related
party
shareholders,
CF’s
long
term
stockholders sold 74% of their holdings in CF
Similar trend apparent for top 50 stockholders
Selling activity at prices below Agrium’s offer price does not support a
standalone value for CF in the $80s as CF has suggested
% Change in Position Since Dec 31
(66.3)%
(74.3)%
-
Excluding Index & Hedge Funds, & Related Party Shareholders
(69.2)%
(74.4)%
-
Excluding Index Funds & Related Party Shareholders
(52.0)%
(51.7)%
All Stockholders (Includes long-term & related party stockholders,
index and hedge funds &  other stockholders)
Top 50
Stockholders
Top 20
Stockholders
Source:  13-F filings per Thomson Financial as of Jun 30.


Fundamentals of Growth
27
RMG prefers to see mechanisms that promote independence, accountability,
       responsiveness and competence
CF’s Poor Track Record: Acting Against
RiskMetrics’
Guidelines
(RiskMetrics’
2009
U.S.
Proxy
Voting
Manual)
Accountability:
CF’s
structural
defenses
encourage
the
opportunity
for
Board
entrenchment
Classified board
Poison pill
Directors may only be removed for cause
Prevent stockholders by acting written consent or to call special meetings
Supermajority
vote
requirement
to
amend
certain
charter
/
bylaw
provisions
Responsiveness:
Directors
should
be
responsive
to
stockholders,
particularly
to
tender
offers
where
a majority of votes are tendered
62% of CF stockholders tendered to Agrium’s June offer, yet CF has continually refused to
engage with Agrium
CF’s
Board
is
acting
contrary
to
RiskMetrics’
guidelines
and
in
our
view
is
not
acting
in
its
stockholders’
best
interests to create stockholder value
“RMG supports strong boards that demonstrate a commitment to creating shareholder value”


Fundamentals of Growth
28
Introduction
Governance
Transaction Valuation
Premiums Analysis
Conclusion
Appendix
Standalone Value of CF


Fundamentals of Growth
29
CF/Agrium: Better Combination Across
All Criteria
9.2%
6.6%
Integration
Risk
(Synergies
%
of
Pro
Forma
2010E
EBITDA)
(1)
113%
43%
Integration Risk (Deal Size % of Current Enterprise Value)
Smaller business totally reliant on
volatile commodities
Bigger, stronger and more stable
company
Stability
2009E: 1.7x
2010E: 1.7x
2009E: 1.6x
2010E: 1.0x
Pro
Forma
Leverage
(Debt/EBITDA)
(3)
CF: 4.2x
Terra: 4.5x
Blended: 4.3x
Agrium: 5.4x
CF: 4.2x
Blended: 5.1x
Historical
Consensus
Forward
Trading
Multiple
(2)
$1,310
$2,289
Pro
Forma
2010E
EBITDA
($millions)
(1)
2
revenue streams:
Nitrogen and Phosphate
5
revenue streams:
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potash,
Retail and Specialties
Diversity
Estimated Non-Investment
Grade
(4)
Investment Grade
(lower cost of capital)
Credit Rating
CF has
invested in 1 joint venture:
TOTAL OF $25 MILLION
Agrium has
successfully completed 16
acquisitions:
9 acquisitions
TOTALING $3.4 BILLION
in the last 5 years alone
Execution and Integration Risk
Terra/CF
CF/Agrium
(1)
Includes CF/Agrium synergies of ~$150 million and Terra/CF synergies of $120 million.
(2)
Blended multiple of consensus EBITDA weighted on current enterprise value basis as of Nov 6. 12 month historical forward multiples ending Jan 15.  Source: CapitalIQ.
(3)
Agrium
2009E
pro
forma
debt
of
$3.0
billion
($1.8
billion
existing
debt
plus
$1.2
billion
new
debt),
divided
by
pro
forma
consolidated
EBITDA
for
2009E
of
$1.9
billion
($947
million
Agrium
plus
$783
million
CF
plus
~$150
million
synergies)
and
2010E
pro
forma
debt
of
$2.3
billion,
divided
by
pro
forma
consolidated
EBITDA
for
2010E
of
$2.3
billion
($1.5
billion
Agrium
plus
$674
million
CF plus ~$150 million synergies). Pro forma CF total debt of $2.2 billion per CF Nov 4 Investor Presentation,
divided by pro forma consolidated EBITDA for 2009E of $1.3 billion ($783 million CF plus $416 million Terra
and  $120 million synergies) and 2010E of $1.3 billion ($674 million CF plus $516 million Terra and $120 million
synergies). Assumes no pay-down of CF pro forma debt.
(4)
Investment rating not yet public.


Fundamentals of Growth
30
RiskMetrics Should Endorse Agrium’s
Offer
Agrium has made this best and final offer to provide clarity that this is a referendum on
completing this deal at this price, not a referendum on engagement
Fully-financed
All Canadian regulatory issues satisfied, re-filed with FTC as required under HSR
We are prepared to immediately execute a binding merger agreement, subject to limited
confirmatory due diligence (exactly the same as CF’s offer for Terra)
“At
the
annual
meeting,
CF
shareholders
appeared
to
indicate
that
they
trusted
the
CF
board
to
do
the
right
thing.
We
would
hope
that, depending on the tender offer results, the CF board would continue to deserve such trust.”
(RiskMetrics, June 16, 2009)
“In our April 12 analysis, we concluded that there were at least some question regarding the seriousness of the Agrium offer, and
that the then-prevailing offer value was not sufficiently compelling, and as such the burden did not shift to the CF board to justify its
rejection of Agrium’s offer. Two months later, we conclude that Agrium has adequately proven is bona fides as a serious bidder
and
that
the
deal
value
is
within
the
range
of
reasonableness
such
that
the
burden
now
shifts
to
the
CF
board
to
justify
its
“just say no”
defense.
(RiskMetrics, June 16, 2009)
CF
has
failed
to
justify
its
“just
say
no”
defense
Target
shareholders,
as
owners
of
the
company,
should
be
allowed
to
decide
the
company’s fate
CF stockholders must send a clear message to the CF board and tender into Agrium’s offer
Agrium
remains
committed
and
will
consider
all
options
including
nominating
a
slate
of
directors
to
the
CF
board and litigation, if a resounding majority tender to our offer and CF refuses to act
“Given
the
extraordinary
nature
of
the
CF
board’s
‘end-run’
around
its
own
shareholders,
we
remain
concerned
about
the
accountability of the CF board going forward.”
(RiskMetrics, June 16, 2009)


Fundamentals of Growth
31
Introduction
Governance
Transaction Valuation
Premiums Analysis
Conclusion
Appendix
Standalone Value of CF


Fundamentals of Growth
32
Timeline of Events
Agrium confirms best and final offer absent engagement by CF (6/3)
Agrium extends exchange offer to June 22 (6/3)
May 30
Agrium increases offer to acquire CF (5/11)
$40.00 in cash plus 1 Agrium share
CF Board rejects Agrium’s revised offer (5/15)
May 10
CF extends exchange offer to June 26 (5/22)
May 17
CF stockholders withhold ~20% of votes for CF directors (4/21)
CF extends exchange offer to June 12 (4/24)
Apr 19
ISS RiskMetrics recommends stockholders do not withhold on CF
directors (4/12)
Apr 12
Agrium files exchange offer to acquire CF (3/16)
Disclosed 2.6% toe-hold position established in February
Mar 15
CF files 14D-9 (3/23)
Agrium increases offer to acquire CF and launches withhold vote
campaign (3/27)
$35.00 in cash plus 1 Agrium share
Mar 22
CF Board rejects Agrium’s proposal (3/9)
Mar 8
CF Board rejects Agrium’s revised offer (3/29)
Agrium files amended exchange offer to acquire CF (3/30)
Mar 29
Agrium announces proposal to acquire CF (2/25)
$31.70 in cash plus 1 Agrium share
Fully-committed financing
CF files exchange offer to acquire Terra (2/23)
Extensive conditionality
Feb 22
Terra Board rejects CF’s offer (3/5)
Mar 1
CF announces proposal to acquire Terra (1/15)
100% stock transaction, $20.00/share
Transaction subject to CF stockholder vote under NYSE rules
Terra / CF
Jan 11
CF / Agrium
Week
(1)
CF unaffected price based on illustrative peer group of Mosaic, Potash Corp, Intrepid Potash, Israel Chemicals, K+S,
and Yara. Peer group performance based on USD equivalent stock price movement since Jan 15. This percentage
move was applied to CF’s operating asset value per share on Jan 15. Results then adjusted back for net cash.
CF restructures collar; claims value of revised offer increased to
$30.50; unaffected
price
(1)
of CF shares would suggest otherwise (3/23)
Terra Board rejects CF’s revised proposal (3/24)
CF amends proposal to acquire Terra (3/9)
Introduces collar, claims value of revised offer increased to $27.50;
unaffected price of CF shares would suggest otherwise
Restructured offer to include non-voting preferred stock: attempting to
circumvent CF stockholder vote
Terra Board rejects CF’s revised proposal (3/11)
CF launches proxy contest to elect three directors to Terra Board (3/12)
(1)


Fundamentals of Growth
33
Timeline of Events (cont’d)
Terra reiterates unattractiveness of CF proposal and revises
meeting date to November 20 (9/8)
Sep 6
CF brings lawsuit to compel Terra to hold its annual meeting
promptly (8/31)
CF announces that its offer for Terra has expired and is not being
extended (8/31)
Terra announces 2009 Annual Shareholder Meeting to be held on
November 19, with record date of October 9 (8/31)
Aug 30
CF increases exchange ratio to 0.465 CF shares per Terra share,
an increase from prior exchange ratio of 0.4539 (8/5)
CF also to issue five million contingent future shares to CF
shareholders, which would convert into CF common stock if CF’s
stock price traded over $115 for a specified period following close
CF would also buyback approximately $1 billion of its shares
following the transaction
CF extends revised exchange offer to August 21 (8/5)
Aug 2
Agrium extends exchange offer to September 22 (8/17)
CF extends exchange offer to August 31 (8/21)
Terra Board rejects CF’s revised proposal (8/25)
Aug 16
Agrium extends exchange offer to August 19 (7/20)
Jul 19
CF extends exchange offer to August 7 (7/6)
Jul 5
Agrium notes that CF refuses to engage in discussions and that Agrium
remains committed to acquiring CF (6/29)
Jun 28
CF reiterates it remains committed to acquiring Terra (6/16)
CF extends exchange offer to July 10 (6/19)
Jun 14
Agrium extends exchange offer to July 22 (6/23)
62% of CF stockholders tender their shares in support of Agrium’s
exchange offer (6/23)
CF files 14D-9 letter to its employees, stating that Agrium’s offer
substantially undervalues CF (6/23)
CF CEO says he is willing to consider deal with Agrium if a “compelling
offer”
is
made
(6/26)
Jun 21
Terra / CF
CF
/
Agrium
Week
ISS RiskMetrics recommends that CF stockholders tender their shares
into Agrium’s offer (6/16)
Agrium confirms it will continue to press CF if it receives a compelling
majority of shares tendered, but will walk away from transaction
if it does not (6/16)


Fundamentals of Growth
34
Timeline of Events (cont’d)
Agrium announces best and final offer at an increased price of one
Agrium share plus $45 per CF share (11/5)
CF Board rejects Agrium’s revised proposal (11/6)
CF revises offer for Terra to $32.00 cash and 0.1034 CF shares per
Terra share, including $7.50 per share dividend declared by Terra (11/1)
Nov 1
Agrium announces the sale of half of its Carseland nitrogen facility
to Terra for US$250 million (10/19)
Sale contingent upon Agrium successfully closing its proposed
acquisition of CF and Terra raising $600 million for debt restructuring
Oct 18
CF names three nominees to Terra’s board (10/14)
Oct 11
CF announces it had acquired 7% of Terra in open market and made
revised proposal to Terra (9/28)
Terra Board rejects CF’s revised proposal (10/1)
Sep 27
Agrium extends exchange offer to October 22 (9/21)
Sep 20
Terra / CF
CF / Agrium
Week
Terra announces special $7.50 per share cash dividend and tender
offer for 7.0% senior notes due 2017 (9/24)
Terra sends letter to shareholders following announcement of
its Q3 results urging them to reject CF’s proposals (10/22)


Fundamentals of Growth
35
Estimating CF’s Unaffected Stock Price
Taken together, the three methodologies point to an unaffected stock
price in the $64 to $70 range (53% of results)
(1)
CF unaffected price based on illustrative peer group of Mosaic, Potash Corp, Intrepid Potash, Israel Chemicals,
K+S, and Yara. Peer group performance based on USD equivalent stock price movement since base dates.
Percentage moves applied to CF’s operating asset value per share on respective base dates, using net cash at
Mar
31. Results then adjusted back for net cash at Mar 31.
(2)
Using same peer group, percentage moves applied to CF’s stock price respective base dates, with no adjustment
for net cash.
(3)
Using same peer group, percentage moves applied to CF’s operating asset value per share on respective base
dates, using net cash at Dec 31. Results then adjusted back for net cash at Sep 30, including CF’s toehold in Terra,
valued at a $29 estimated unaffected stock price for Terra per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
Source: Bloomberg, company filings; Current market data as of Nov 6.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
$56.00 to
$58.00
$58.00 to
$60.00
$60.00 to
$62.00
$62.00 to
$64.00
$64.00 to
$66.00
$66.00 to
$68.00
$68.00 to
$70.00
$70.00 to
$72.00
$72.00 to
$74.00
$74.00 to
$76.00
$76.00 to
$78.00
CF Unaffected Price -
Base Date Range from Dec 31, 2008 to Feb 24, 2009
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
AGU Methodology(1)
CF Methodology(2)
RMG Methodology(3)
5%
13%
25%
28%
18%
8%
3%
3%
3%
10%
20%
28%
25%
8%
3%
5%
8%
23%
33%
15%
15%
3%
5%


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36
CF’s “Consensus”
EBITDA
CF does not ‘own’
100% of its consolidated EBITDA
CF’s joint venture partner owns 34% minority interest in Canadian Fertilizer Limited
CF also has equity in earnings from its interest in unconsolidated affiliate KEYTRADE AG
Equity
research
analysts
differ
in
their
approach
to
calculating
CF’s
EBITDA
Certain
equity
research
analysts
quote
consolidated
EBITDA
where
others
adjust
for
leakage
of minority interest and addition of equity investment income
The following table reconciles EBITDA forecasts by analysts who formally cover CF to
provide
an
estimated
Bloomberg
consensus
view
of
“owned”
EBITDA,
including
equity
investment income
Note: Consensus also includes Dahlman Rose & Co..  Equity research analyst reports unavailable and not included in this analysis.
(1)
Analyst reports EBITDA before deducting minority interest and excluding income from equity affiliates.
(2)
Forecast equity earnings assumed to incorporate and primarily comprise minority interest adjustment.
(3)
Analyst reports EBITDA after deducting minority interest but excluding income from equity affiliates.
(4)
Minority interest not disclosed. Ratio of minority interest to EBITDA per Nov 19, 2008 report applied to current forecast EBITDA.
(5)
Due to limited disclosure in Nov 6 report, equity investments referenced from Oct 2 report.
(6)
Analyst reports 'Owned' EBITDA, i.e. after deducting minority interest and including income from equity affiliates.
(7)
Minority interest and equity earnings not disclosed. Values based on ratio of equity income to
EBITDA per 2008A results applied to Sterne, Agee forecasts and calculated implied minority interest.
(US$ millions)
Consensus
Broadpoint
(1,2)
BAS-ML
(3)
Goldman Sachs
(1,4)
UBS
(3,5)
BMO
(6)
Sterne, Agee
(1,7)
Adj. Average
02-Nov
27-Oct
01-Nov
06-Nov
27-Oct
27-Oct
Adiusted 2009E EBITDA Build-up
2009E EBITDA (per Analyst Report)
$734
$828
$720
$823
$727
$824
Less: Minority Interest Adjustment
-
(105)
(57)
n/a
n/a
(98)
Add: Equity Earnings Adjustment
(98)
-
-
2
n/a
3
Consensus 2009E 'Owned' EBITDA
$636
$723
$663
$825
$727
$729
$717
Adiusted 2010E EBITDA Build-up
2010E EBITDA (per Analyst Report)
$674
$805
$724
$660
$485
$676
Less: Minority Interest Adjustment
-
(115)
(80)
n/a
n/a
(84)
Add: Equity Earnings Adjustment
(80)
-
-
6
n/a
2
Consensus 2010E 'Owned' EBITDA
$594
$690
$644
$666
$485
$594
$612


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37
Offer is a Premium to Precedent Transactions
Precedent All Stock and Mixed Consideration Deals
Source: Company filings, Company press releases and Capital IQ
Note: Includes deals where target is North American and implied equity and enterprise values are greater than US$1bn.  Excludes distressed / financial transactions.  High end of range shown for all
collared transactions. Assumes cash from exercise of in-the-money options is not used to repurchase shares. 
(1)
Represents current offer price as of Nov 6.  EV excludes minority interest. Premiums based off reference date of Feb 25, undisturbed date of Jan 15, and capital structure at Dec 31.  CF cash includes
market value of position in Terra at an estimated unaffected price of $29 per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
(2)
Represents
current
offer
price
as
of
Nov
6.
EV
excludes
minority
interest.
All
premiums
based
off
reference
date
of
Jan
15
and
capital
structure
at
Dec
31.
CF
cash
includes
market
value
of
position
in
Terra at an estimated unaffected price of $29 per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
(3)
Represents current offer price as of Nov 6.  EV excludes minority interest. Premiums based off an estimated unaffected stock price of $68.33 and current capital structure at Nov 4. CF cash includes
market value of position in Terra at an estimated unaffected price of $29 per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
(4)
On Jun 3, 2009, following EMC Corp’s proposal to acquire Data Domain for $30 per share in cash, Data Domain
announced that they had entered into a revised acquisition agreement to acquire Net App or $30 per share in
cash and stock (original offer was $25 per share in cash and stock) . Premium represents revised offer.
(5)
Represents current offer price at revised deal terms (exchange ratio of 0.1034x and $32 cash per share) as
of Oct 30.  EV excludes  minority interest. Premiums based off reference date of Jan 15. TRA cash net of $25mm estimated deal expenses.
Transaction Value
Premium to
Undisturbed
Premium to
1 Day Prior
Premium to
1 Month Prior
Announce Date
Acquirer
Target
Equity
EV
Equity
EV
Equity
EV
Equity
EV
Equity
EV
25-Feb-09
Agrium
CF Industries (vs Feb 25 ref date) (1)
$
4,790
$
3,965
101%
93%
71%
61%
101%
94%
83%
74%
25-Feb-09
Agrium
CF Industries (vs Jan 15 ref date) (2)
4,790
3,965
101%
93%
101%
93%
71%
61%
88%
79%
25-Feb-09
Agrium
CF Industries (vs Unaffected Price) (3)
4,790
3,965
39%
52%
All Stock
3-Nov-09
Stanley Works
Black and Decker
$
3,603
$
4,473
22%
17%
22%
17%
34%
26%
18%
14%
12-May-09
Alpha Natural Resources
Foundation Coal
1,444
1,966
35%
23%
35%
23%
90%
53%
63%
40%
8-Apr-09
Pulte
Centex
1,317
3,122
38%
13%
38%
13%
94%
26%
36%
12%
1-Apr-09
Fidelity National
Metavante Technologies
3,183
4,471
23%
15%
23%
15%
48%
29%
34%
21%
27-Oct-08
CenturyTel
Embarq
5,824
11,744
36%
15%
36%
15%
(6)%
(3)%
13%
6%
20-Oct-08
Exelon
NRG
7,341
14,622
39%
15%
39%
15%
(12)%
(5)%
26%
11%
Median
35%
15%
35%
15%
41%
26%
30%
13%
Mean
32%
16%
32%
16%
41%
21%
32%
17%
Mixed Consideration
28-Sep-09
Xerox
Affiliated Computer Services
$
7,072
$
8,280
34%
33%
34%
33%
40%
38%
38%
36%
31-Aug-09
Walt Disney
Marvel
3,981
3,877
29%
30%
29%
30%
26%
27%
29%
30%
31-Aug-09
Baker Hughes
BJ Services
5,240
5,530
16%
15%
16%
15%
27%
25%
22%
21%
5-Aug-09
Petrobank
TriStar Oil and Gas
C$2,338
C$2,638
28%
24%
28%
24%
44%
37%
33%
28%
21-May-09
NetApp
Data Domain (4)
1,974
1,612
67%
91%
67%
91%
114%
173%
82%
116%
20-Apr-09
PepsiCo
The Pepsi Bottling Group
9,009
13,603
45%
28%
45%
28%
86%
44%
58%
33%
20-Apr-09
PepsiCo
PepsiAmericas
3,593
5,793
43%
29%
43%
29%
80%
46%
55%
35%
9-Mar-09
Merck
Schering Plough
42,023
45,850
45%
39%
34%
30%
20%
18%
32%
29%
15-Jan-09
CF Industries
Terra Industries (5)
4,046
3,490
147%
128%
147%
128%
128%
109%
142%
123%
26-Jan-09
Pfizer
Wyeth
70,336
65,151
29%
32%
15%
16%
39%
42%
25%
28%
Median
38%
31%
34%
30%
42%
40%
35%
32%
Mean
48%
45%
46%
43%
60%
56%
52%
48%
Premium to 1
Month VWAP


Fundamentals of Growth
38
Source: Company filings, Company press releases and CapIQ
Note: Includes deals where target is North American and implied equity and enterprise values are greater than US$1bn.  Excludes distressed / financial transactions.  High end of range shown for all collared
transactions. Assumes cash from exercise of in-the-money options is not used to repurchase shares. 
(1)
Represents current offer price as of Nov 6.  EV excludes minority interest. Premiums based off reference date of Feb 25, undisturbed date of Jan 15, and capital structure at Dec 31.  CF cash includes
market value of position in Terra at an estimated unaffected price of $29 per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
(2)
Represents
current
offer
price
as
of
Nov
6.
EV
excludes
minority
interest.
All
premiums
based
off
reference
date
of
Jan
15
and
capital
structure
at
Dec
31.
CF
cash
includes
market
value
of
position
in
Terra at an estimated unaffected price of $29 per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
(3)
Represents current offer price as of Nov 6.  EV excludes minority interest. Premiums based off an estimated unaffected stock price of $68.33 and current capital structure at Nov 4. CF cash includes
market value of position in Terra at an estimated unaffected price of $29 per CF’s Nov 4 Investor Presentation.
(4)
Target is Canadian.  TransAlta initially proposed to acquire Canadian Hydro at $4.55 per share on July 20.  Revised terms to $5.25 on October 5.  Premiums based off of revised deal terms.
(5)
Undisturbed
date
as
of
May
20,
one
day
prior
to
NetApp's
bid
for
Data
Domain. 
(6)
Target is Canadian. All premiums based off the unaffected date of Jun 5, except 1 day prior, which is based
off of Jun 23.
(7)
Target is Canadian. 
(8)
Undisturbed
date
is
Jan
26,
one
day
prior
to
Astellas
bid
for
CV
Therapeutics.
(9)
Excluded from mean and median due to very high leverage at target, which inflates observed equity premiums.
Offer is a Premium to Precedent Transactions
Precedent All Cash Deals
Transaction Value
Premium to
Undisturbed
Premium to
1 Day Prior
Premium to
1 Month Prior
Announce Date
Acquirer
Target
Equity
EV
Equity
EV
Equity
EV
Equity
EV
Equity
EV
25-Feb-09
Agrium
CF Industries (vs Feb 25 ref date) (1)
$
4,790
$
3,965
101%
93%
71%
61%
101%
94%
83%
74%
25-Feb-09
Agrium
CF Industries (vs Jan 15 ref date) (2)
4,790
3,965
101%
93%
101%
93%
71%
61%
88%
79%
25-Feb-09
Agrium
CF Industries (vs Unaffected Price) (3)
4,790
3,965
39%
52%
All Cash
21-Sep-09
Dell
Perot Systems
$
4,139
$
3,760
68%
80%
68%
80%
76%
91%
76%
90%
22-Oct-09
KNOC
Harvest Energy
C$1,836
C$4,023
37%
14%
37%
14%
44%
16%
42%
15%
20-Oct-09
Adecco Group
MPS Group
$
1,399
$
1,242
24%
28%
24%
28%
24%
28%
27%
31%
13-Oct-09
Cisco
Starent Networks
2,856
2,395
21%
26%
21%
26%
43%
55%
33%
42%
6-Oct-09
Emerson
Avocent Corporation
1,174
1,190
22%
21%
22%
21%
45%
44%
25%
24%
27-Jul-09
Agilent
Varian
1,608
1,413
33%
38%
33%
38%
30%
35%
37%
43%
23-Jul-09
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Medarex
2,577
2,065
90%
126%
90%
126%
93%
130%
92%
131%
20-Jul-09
Transalta
Canadian Hydro Developers (4)
C$785
C$1,637
44%
21%
44%
21%
41%
20%
48%
22%
1-Jun-09
EMC
Data Domain (5)
2,554
2,192
87%
118%
32%
39%
94%
130%
48%
60%
24-Jun-09
Sinopec
Addax Petroleum (6)
C$8,758
C$10,287
47%
37%
16%
13%
56%
42%
49%
38%
20-Apr-09
Oracle
Sun Micro Systems
7,369
5,624
42%
63%
42%
63%
17%
24%
32%
46%
23-Mar-09
Suncor Energy
Petro-Canada (7)
C$19,622
C$22,638
33%
28%
33%
28%
52%
42%
42%
34%
12-Mar-09
Gilead
CV Therapeutics (8)
1,421
1,308
76%
48%
25%
11%
29%
15%
28%
14%
27-Jan-09
Astellas
CV Therapeutics
1,011
1,175
41%
33%
41%
33%
79%
61%
50%
40%
12-Jan-09
Abbott
Advanced Medical Optics (9)
1,418
2,901
149%
41%
149%
41%
274%
55%
215%
49%
1-Dec-08
J&J
Mentor Corporation
1,079
1,149
92%
82%
92%
82%
83%
75%
103%
90%
10-Nov-08
AT&T
Centennial Communications
970
2,840
121%
23%
121%
23%
182%
28%
161%
26%
7-Oct-08
Eli Lilly
ImClone
6,749
6,173
51%
58%
5%
5%
10%
11%
9%
10%
Median
45%
37%
35%
28%
49%
42%
45%
39%
Mean
60%
49%
50%
38%
71%
50%
62%
45%
Premium to 1
Month VWAP


Fundamentals of Growth
39
Long-term CF stockholders have sold
out...
Long-term CF stockholders have sold, sending a clear message about
their perspectives on fundamental value to CF
Source:  13-F filings per Thomson Financial as of Jun 30.
Top 20 Stockholder Detail
Position as at
Investor
Style
Dec 31
Mar 31
Jun 30
% Chg Position
1
BARCLAYS BANK PLC
Index
3,266,198
2,831,879
2,883,860
(11.7)%
2
STATE STR CORPORATION
Index
3,239,344
2,319,261
2,058,487
(36.5)%
3
VANGUARD GROUP, INC.
Index
2,731,690
2,359,299
2,245,809
(17.8)%
4
D. E. SHAW & CO., L.P.
Hedge
1,911,397
587,168
103,410
(94.6)%
5
GREENLIGHT CAPITAL, INC.
Institutional
1,812,938
-
                    
-
                    
(100.0)%
6
GROWMARK (1)
Related Party
1,510,403
1,510,403
1,510,403
-
                                 
7
AMVESCAP PLC LONDON
Institutional
1,501,561
51,909
-
                    
(100.0)%
8
CALAMOS ADVR LLC
Institutional
1,402,650
-
                    
-
                    
(100.0)%
9
AXA FINANCIAL, INC.
Institutional
1,045,483
849,705
758,178
(27.5)%
10
JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Institutional
987,721
215,701
147,501
(85.1)%
11
DEUTSCHE BK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Institutional
838,812
703,701
274,250
(67.3)%
12
FEDERATED INVESTORS, INC.
Institutional
790,228
4
59,900
(92.4)%
13
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
Institutional
756,296
293,655
290,575
(61.6)%
14
PENNANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Hedge
674,279
998,079
550,809
(18.3)%
15
LAZARD CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
Institutional
662,784
-
                    
-
                    
(100.0)%
16
FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
Institutional
637,935
779,777
363,917
(43.0)%
17
MELLON BANK NA
Institutional
630,677
426,524
-
                    
(100.0)%
18
NWQ INVESTMENT MGMT CO, LLC
Institutional
622,838
754,999
249,707
(59.9)%
19
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT CO, LLP
Institutional
592,024
527,130
460,223
(22.3)%
20
COLLEGE RETIRE EQUITIES
Institutional
583,512
491,711
701,098
20.2%
Top 20 Stockholders
26,198,770
15,700,905
12,658,127
(51.7)%
- Excluding Index Funds & Related Party
15,451,135
6,680,063
3,959,568
(74.4)%
- Excluding Index & Hedge Funds & Related Party
12,865,459
5,094,816
3,305,349
(74.3)%


Fundamentals of Growth
40
...And represent ~20% of Top 20
Source:  13-F filings per Thomson Financial as of Jun 30. Analysis excludes Agrium toe-hold position.
Significant new entrants in CF’s stockholder base accumulated
positions from long-term stockholders selling out
Position as at
Investor
Style
Dec 31
Mar 31
Jun 30
% Chg Position
1
BARCLAYS BANK PLC
Index
3,266,198
2,831,879
2,883,860
(11.7)%
2
VANGUARD GROUP, INC.
Index
2,731,690
2,359,299
2,245,809
(17.8)%
3
STATE STR CORPORATION
Index
3,239,344
2,319,261
2,058,487
(36.5)%
4
TPG AXON CAPITAL
Hedge Fund
-
                    
2,625,000
1,831,704
100.0%
5
ETON PARK CAPITAL MGMT, L.L.C.
Hedge Fund
-
                    
-
                    
1,615,300
100.0%
6
GROWMARK
Related Party
1,510,403
1,510,403
1,510,403
-
                                 
7
MASON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Hedge Fund
-
                    
479,200
1,139,908
100.0%
8
CHESAPEAKE PTNR MGMT CO. INC.
Hedge Fund
-
                    
574,900
961,095
100.0%
9
THIRD POINT, L.L.C.
Hedge Fund
-
                    
-
                    
850,000
100.0%
10
OCH-ZIFF CAPITAL MGMT, L.P.
Hedge Fund
-
                    
-
                    
808,330
100.0%
11
AXA FINANCIAL, INC.
Institutional
1,045,483
849,705
758,178
(27.5)%
12
COLLEGE RETIRE EQUITIES
Institutional
583,512
491,711
701,098
20.2%
13
JGD MANAGEMENT CORP.
Hedge Fund
-
                    
500,000
628,635
100.0%
14
S & E PTNR L.P.
Hedge Fund
-
                    
-
                    
624,000
100.0%
15
NORTHERN TRUST CORP
Index
564,594
553,691
569,171
0.8%
16
PENNANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Hedge Fund
674,279
998,079
550,809
(18.3)%
17
NOONDAY ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Hedge Fund
-
                                
-
                                
550,000
100.0%
18
AMERICAN CENT INVESTMENT MGMT.
Institutional
234,172
640,266
526,889
125.0%
19
PUTNAM INVESTMENT MGMT, L.L.C.
Institutional
346,313
449,521
507,827
46.6%
20
PAULSON & CO. INC.
Institutional
-
                    
-
                    
500,000
100.0%
Top 20 Stockholders
14,195,988
17,182,915
21,821,503
53.7%
- Excluding Index Funds & Related Party
2,883,759
7,608,382
12,553,773
335.3%
- Excluding Index & Hedge Funds & Related Party
2,209,480
2,431,203
2,993,992
35.5%
Top 20 Stockholder Detail