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CVR ENERGY INC (CVI) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on June 23, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Mark Pytosh stepped down as CEO and director of CVR Energy and CVR Partners’ general partner effective June 18, 2026.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Mark Pytosh stepped down as CEO and director of CVR Energy and CVR Partners’ general partner effective June 18, 2026
- Pytosh receives $3.0M separation payment, split into two $1.5M installments, with non-compete reduced to nine months
- Dane Neumann, former CFO since 2021, became CEO and director under a three-year employment agreement
- Neumann receives $800,000 base salary, 150% target annual bonus, and 150% target long-term incentive award
- Richard Roberts became interim CFO, adding leadership-transition risk while the company searches for a permanent finance chief
Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Leadership changes announced June 22, 2026, signaling a potential shift in strategic direction or execution
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the substantive details, including affected roles and transition terms
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Dane Neumann became President and CEO of CVR Energy and CVR Partners’ general partner effective June 18, 2026
- Leadership transition followed Mark Pytosh’s resignation for personal reasons
- Neumann’s appointment adds board membership at both CVR entities, consolidating operational and financial leadership
- Management priorities include process improvements, operational reliability, business optimization, growth and shareholder returns
- CVR Energy owns approximately 37% of CVR Partners’ common units, linking leadership strategy across refining and fertilizer operations
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