CVR ENERGY INC 8-K

What Happened
CVR Energy, Inc. announced on January 5, 2026 (via an attached press release) that certain wholly owned subsidiaries prepaid $75 million of principal on the company’s senior secured term loan on December 31, 2025. The prepayment reduces total outstanding principal on the Term Loan to approximately $165 million. The company also provided preliminary 2026 capital expenditure (capex) estimates and began using a new investor presentation in meetings with investors and analysts.

Key Details

• Prepayment: $75 million principal repaid on the senior secured term loan on December 31, 2025.
• Outstanding debt: Term Loan principal reduced to approximately $165 million after the prepayment.
• Investor materials: Press release and an investor presentation (furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) issued January 5, 2026 and available on CVREnergy.com.
• Presentation use: New investor presentation contains forward-looking statements and will be used in investor and analyst meetings beginning January 5, 2026.

Why It Matters
The $75M prepayment lowers CVR Energy’s outstanding secured term debt, which can reduce interest costs and improve near-term leverage metrics—important factors for creditors and equity investors assessing financial flexibility. The preliminary 2026 capex outlook and the investor presentation give shareholders and analysts updated guidance on expected spending and strategic priorities for the year. The materials were furnished (not filed), which is informational but carries different legal treatment than filed disclosures.