Leadership shift at CVR Partners (NYSE: UAN) as Michael H. Wright Jr. becomes COO

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CVR Partners, LP named Michael H. Wright, Jr. as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 16, 2026. He will serve in this role through CVR GP, LLC, the Partnership’s general partner.

Mr. Wright, age 55, is employed by a subsidiary of affiliate CVR Energy, Inc. (CVI), where he has been Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since January 2022. CVI indirectly owns the general partner of CVR Partners and about 37% of its common units. His background includes senior operational and capital project roles at CVI, HollyFrontier Corporation, and consulting work at Solomon Associates, supported by engineering and MBA degrees from the University of Utah.

The Partnership states it is not aware of any related-party transactions requiring disclosure for Mr. Wright, and notes there are no family relationships between him and any director or executive officer. The filing also confirms there is no arrangement or understanding with any other person under which he was selected.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2026

CVR PARTNERS, LP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-35120			56-2677689
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

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Sugar Land, Texas 77479

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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 units representing limited partner interests			UAN			New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 16, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CVR GP, LLC, the general partner of CVR Partners, LP (the “Partnership”), appointed Michael H. Wright, Jr. to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Partnership, effective immediately. Mr. Wright is employed by a subsidiary of the Partnership’s affiliate CVR Energy, Inc. (“CVI”) and currently serves as CVI’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. CVI indirectly owns the general partner of the Partnership and approximately 37% of the Partnership’s common units.

Mr. Wright, age 55, has served as CVI’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since January 2022, and prior to assuming that role, served as CVI’s Project Manager from July to December 2019 and as CVI’s Vice President – Capital Projects from December 2019 to January 2022. Prior to joining CVI, Mr. Wright served as Senior Consultant – Refining for Solomon Associates, an energy industry consulting firm, from September 2018 to July 2019, and in several senior roles with HollyFrontier Corporation from 2005 to February 2018, including as Vice President – Crude Supply, Vice President Refinery Manager Woods Cross, and Vice President of Capital Projects. Mr. Wright obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration, both from the University of Utah.

The Partnership is not aware of any transactions in which Mr. Wright has an interest that would be required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K and no arrangement or understanding exists between Mr. Wright and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Partnership. There are no family relationships between Mr. Wright and any director or executive officer of the Partnership.

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: January 22, 2026

CVR Partners, LP
By: CVR GP, LLC, its general partner
By:			/s/ Dane J. Neumann
			Dane J. Neumann
			Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did CVR Partners (UAN) disclose?

CVR Partners appointed Michael H. Wright, Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Partnership, effective January 16, 2026.

What is Michael H. Wright Jr.’s current role at CVR Energy related to CVR Partners (UAN)?

He serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CVR Energy, Inc. (CVI), an affiliate that indirectly owns the general partner of CVR Partners and approximately 37% of its common units.

What prior experience does the new COO of CVR Partners (UAN) have?

Mr. Wright has held senior roles at CVI (including Vice President – Capital Projects), at HollyFrontier Corporation in several vice president positions, and worked as Senior Consultant – Refining at Solomon Associates.

Does CVR Partners (UAN) report any related-party transactions involving Michael H. Wright Jr.?

The Partnership states it is not aware of any transactions involving Mr. Wright that would need disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Are there any family relationships between the new COO and other leaders at CVR Partners (UAN)?

No. The Partnership reports no family relationships between Mr. Wright and any director or executive officer.

Was there any special arrangement leading to Michael H. Wright Jr.’s selection at CVR Partners (UAN)?

CVR Partners notes that no arrangement or understanding exists between Mr. Wright and any other person under which he was selected as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.