EPA decision on CVR Energy (NYSE: CVI) refinery hardship petitions

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CVR Energy, Inc. filed a current report to share that a subsidiary received a decision document from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on its petitions for small refinery hardship relief under the Renewable Fuel Standard for the years 2017 through 2024. The company issued a press release about this EPA decision, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is treated as information that is being furnished rather than filed under securities laws. CVR Energy also notes that including this material does not represent a determination that it is material or that investors must rely on it for investment decisions.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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FAQ

What did CVR Energy (CVI) disclose in this 8-K filing?

CVR Energy disclosed that a subsidiary received a decision document from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding petitions for small refinery hardship relief under the Renewable Fuel Standard covering years 2017 through 2024, and that it issued a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Which years are covered by CVR Energy’s small refinery hardship relief petitions?

The small refinery hardship relief petitions referenced by CVR Energy’s subsidiary cover the years from 2017 through 2024 under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

How did CVR Energy provide details about the EPA decision on its refinery petitions?

Details about the EPA decision are provided through a press release issued by CVR Energy, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

Is the EPA-related information in CVR Energy’s 8-K considered filed or furnished?

The company states that the information in Item 7.01 and Item 9.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished, not filed, so it is not subject to liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless later specifically incorporated by reference elsewhere.

Does CVR Energy consider the EPA decision information to be material for investors?

CVR Energy explicitly notes that furnishing this information, including Exhibit 99.1, does not constitute a determination or admission that it is material or complete, or that investors should base investment decisions on it.

Who signed the CVR Energy (CVI) 8-K related to the EPA decision?

The report was signed on behalf of CVR Energy, Inc. by Dane J. Neumann, who serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary.

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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): August 29, 2025

CVR ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-33492			61-1512186
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2277 Plaza Drive, Suite 500

Sugar Land, Texas 77479

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 207-3200

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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share			CVI			The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On August 29, 2025, CVR Energy, Inc. (the “Company) issued a press release announcing the receipt by a subsidiary of a decision document from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the subsidiary’s petitions for small refinery hardship relief under the Renewable Fuel Standard from 2017 through 2024, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Current Report”) and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Current Report and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Items 7.01 and 9.01 of Form 8-K. Accordingly, the information in Items 7.01 and 9.01 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, will not be subject to liability under Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated by reference. The furnishing of information in this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by the Company that the information in this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, is material or complete, or that investors should consider this information before making an investment decision with respect to any security of the Company or any of its affiliates.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is being “furnished” as part of this Current Report:

Exhibit Number			Exhibit Description
99.1			Press Release dated August 29, 2025.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 29, 2025

CVR Energy, Inc.
By:			/s/ Dane J. Neumann
			Dane J. Neumann
			Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary