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Moody's Upgrades CVR Energy Credit Rating to B1

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 16
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What happened

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Moody’s Ratings upgraded CVR Energy Inc. to B1 from B2, noting the U.S. oil refiner's improved financial position, declining debt levels, and strong free cash flow generation. The credit agency also raised CVR Energy’s senior unsecured debt rating to B2 and upgraded its Speculative Grade Liquidity assessment to SGL-1. CVR Energy maintains a controlling interest in nitrogen fertilizer producer CVR Partners LP.

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Why it matters

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The upgrade reflects CVR Energy’s efforts to strengthen its balance sheet and reduce leverage, which is supported by strong cash flow. The improved credit profile of CVR Energy may strengthen the perceived value of the controlling stake in CVR Partners.

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Who's involved

  • CVR PartnersNitrogen fertilizer producer that is controlled by CVR Energy.
  • nitrogenCritical commodity input utilized by CVR Partners in fertilizer manufacturing.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • CVR PartnersSpeculative

    The parent company's credit upgrade could strengthen the perceived value of the controlling stake in CVR Partners.

  • nitrogenSpeculative

    The financial stability of CVR Energy might influence the supply chain costs for nitrogen inputs used by CVR Partners.

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