CVR ENERGY INC current report, 07 July 2009

CVR Energy Inc. Form 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by CVR Energy, Inc. on July 10, 2009, reporting an event that occurred on July 7, 2009. The filing concerns a material definitive agreement entered into by Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CVR Energy, Inc.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on a contractual amendment rather than financial performance results.

Material Changes

The primary material change reported is the execution of a Second Amendment to the Crude Oil Supply Agreement with Vitol Inc., originally dated December 2, 2008. This amendment extends the initial term of the agreement from two years to three years, with the new term ending on December 31, 2011.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

The filing includes a press release dated July 9, 2009, as an exhibit. No specific forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or management commentary regarding future financial performance is detailed within the text of this specific 8-K filing. The extension of the supply agreement suggests a commitment to maintaining crude oil supply stability through 2011.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Verify the specific pricing terms and volume commitments within the amended Crude Oil Supply Agreement with Vitol Inc.
  • Confirm the impact of the extended term (through December 31, 2011) on the company's long-term supply chain strategy.
  • Review the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional operational context not included in the 8-K summary.