Replies to post #22 on CVR ENERGY, INC. (CVI)

[Timothy Smith]

Management suggested a greater current focus on growing the company, possibly through acquisitions funded at the CVI level, thus likely decreasing the probability of additional near-term special dividends.

[Timothy Smith]

$CVR Energy (CVI US) declared a US$2.00/sh special dividend payable on 4 Aug 2014 to shareholders of record on 28 Jul 2014. CVI will fund the special through the recent partial sale of its holdings in CVR Refining LP (CVRR US).