CVR Energy Issues Statement Commenting on Investment by Carl Icahn

CVR Energy, Inc.

, a refiner and marketer of petroleum fuels and the majority owner of a nitrogen fertilizer products manufacturer, today issued the following statement in response to an investment in the company made by entities associated with Carl Icahn. "We appreciate Mr. Icahn's interest in CVR Energy and his shared view that the company is a valuable investment opportunity," said Chief Executive Officer Jack Lipinski. "We welcome the views of all of our shareholders and routinely consider their thoughts on business and strategy as we pursue our common goal of increasing shareholder value."