CVR ENERGY INC 8-K

What Happened

• CVR Energy, Inc. announced on Dec 23, 2025 (filed Dec 29, 2025) that its board appointed Mark A. Pytosh as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. He will succeed David L. Lamp, who will cease serving as President and CEO on December 31, 2025. Mr. Pytosh has been CVR Energy’s Executive Vice President – Corporate Services since January 2018 and has held leadership roles at CVR Partners (including CEO of the general partner) since 2014.

Key Details

• Appointment effective: January 1, 2026; Lamp steps down effective December 31, 2025.
• Board change: CVR Energy’s board increased from nine to ten members and appointed Pytosh to the new seat effective Jan 1, 2026.
• Compensation/agreements: Pytosh will be paid as President & CEO under an Employment Agreement dated July 28, 2025 (previously filed in the Company’s 10-Q on July 31, 2025). He will not receive additional cash compensation for serving on the CVR Energy Board or its committees while employed by the Company.
• Other roles: Pytosh will continue as a director of CVR Partners and as President & CEO of the general partner of CVR Partners in addition to his CVR Energy role. The company reported no related-party arrangements or family relationships requiring disclosure.

Why It Matters

• Executive leadership changes can affect strategy and operations; this filing confirms a planned, immediate leadership transition with an internal successor who already holds senior roles within the company and its affiliated partner. Investors should note the effective date, the previously disclosed employment agreement governing Pytosh’s CEO compensation, and that no separate board pay will be received while he is an employee.