UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 28, 2013

CVR ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2277 Plaza Drive, Suite 500

Sugar Land, Texas  77479

(Address of principal executive offices,

including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (281) 207-3200

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 28, 2013, CVR Energy, Inc. issued a press release announcing a special cash dividend.  A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The foregoing information contains forward-looking statements based on management’s current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements (including forecasts and projections regarding our future performance) because actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to those set forth under “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in the CVR Energy, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K and any other filings CVR Energy makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CVR Energy assumes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is being “furnished” as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

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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:  May 28, 2013

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Exhibit 99.1

CVR ENERGY DECLARES $6.50 SPECIAL DIVIDEND

SUGAR LAND, Texas (May 28, 2013) — CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CVI) (“CVR Energy”) announced today that its board of directors has declared a special dividend of $6.50 per share payable on June 10, 2013, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 3, 2013.  The total amount of the special dividend payment will be approximately $564 million and brings the company’s cumulative dividends declared in 2013 to approximately $1.1 billion.

CVR Energy owns the general partner and a majority interest in each of CVR Refining, LP (NYSE: CVRR) (“CVR Refining”) and CVR Partners, LP (NYSE: UAN) (“CVR Partners”).  CVR Refining and CVR Partners each recently completed public offerings that generated net proceeds to CVR Energy of approximately $700 million, which combined with strong operations, allows the company to return significant additional capital to stockholders.

“Surpassing the billion dollar mark in returns to our stockholders by mid-year speaks volumes about the strength of our operating performance,” said CVR Energy Chairman Carl C. Icahn. “Our repeated ability to return capital demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing outstanding value to our stockholders.”

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can generally identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “explore,” “evaluate,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” or “will,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. For a discussion of risk factors which may affect our results, please see the risk factors and other disclosures included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.  These risks may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. CVR Energy disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.

Stockholders should consult their tax advisors regarding the tax effects of the dividend to them.

About CVR Energy, Inc.

Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, CVR Energy is a diversified holding company primarily engaged in the petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing industries through its holdings in two limited partnerships, CVR Refining, LP and CVR Partners, LP. CVR Energy subsidiaries serve as the general partner and own a majority of the common units representing limited partner interests of CVR Refining and CVR Partners.

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations:

Jay Finks

CVR Energy, Inc.

281-207-3588

InvestorRelations@CVREnergy.com

Media Relations:

Angie Dasbach

CVR Energy, Inc.

913-982-0482

MediaRelations@CVREnergy.com