Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number: 001-35120 CVR PARTNERS, LP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2022, the company reported net sales of $223 million, net income of $94 million, and EBITDA of $123 million, a significant increase from net sales of $61 million and an operating loss of $14 million in Q1 2021 [7][14] - Net income per common unit for Q1 2022 was $8.78, compared to a net loss of $2.37 per common unit in the prior year [15] - Direct operating expenses increased to $60 million in Q1 2022 from $37 million in the prior year, primarily due to higher electricity and natural gas costs [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company produced approximately 187,000 gross tons of ammonia in Q1 2022, with 52,000 net tons available for sale, compared to 188,000 gross tons and 70,000 net tons in the prior year [9] - UAN production increased to 317,000 tons in Q1 2022 from 272,000 tons in the prior year [9] - Sales volumes for UAN and ammonia were higher, with UAN sold at an average price of $496 per ton and ammonia at $1,055 per ton, reflecting year-over-year price increases of 212% for UAN and 252% for ammonia [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fertilizer inventory levels remain tight across the US and globally, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has caused supply concerns in the fertilizer and grain markets [11] - The company expects strong demand for UAN and ammonia due to tight supply conditions and high grain prices, with corn prices at $8, soybeans at $16.50, and wheat at $10.50 [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to focus on maximizing cash flow generation by safely operating its plants, managing costs prudently, and targeting select investments in reliability projects and incremental production capacity increases [33] - The company is evaluating brownfield development projects that could increase capacity within its existing footprint [32] - The management is also progressing on monetizing the 45Q tax credits for the Coffeyville facility, expecting to complete a transaction in the coming months [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management indicated that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and natural gas shortages in Europe are likely to persist, affecting nitrogen fertilizer production and supply conditions [25][26] - The company does not expect supply conditions to improve materially until 2023, with a focus on maintaining strong pricing dynamics in the medium term [28][52] - Management expressed optimism about pricing dynamics for the second half of 2022 and into 2023, supported by strong demand and tight supply conditions [12][30] Other Important Information - The company completed a targeted debt pay down by retiring the remaining $65 million of the 2023 Senior Notes, reducing annual debt service costs by approximately $26 million [20][32] - The Board of Directors declared a distribution of $2.26 per common unit for Q1 2022, reflecting the company's strong cash generation [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for volumes in Q2 - Management indicated it is too early to call volumes for Q2, but typically, if less ammonia is applied, demand for UAN and urea may increase [36] Question: Booking for Q3 - Management is in price discussions for Q3 but has not booked significant volumes yet [37] Question: Potential M&A opportunities - Management stated that all options are on the table for potential M&A, but they are focused on returns and will not chase assets that do not meet their return criteria [39] Question: 45Q tax credits cash flows - Management confirmed there will be both an upfront payment and ongoing payments from the 45Q credits, providing two cash streams [44] Question: Inventory levels and production issues - Management explained that production issues contributed to low inventory levels, but they have sufficient ammonia for spring planting [45][48] Question: Long-term supply and demand changes - Management discussed the ongoing energy and grain market issues, indicating it may take two to three years to reach a new equilibrium in supply and demand dynamics [52]

PART I [Business](index=6&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) CVR Partners produces nitrogen fertilizers at two US facilities, one using pet coke and the other natural gas, focusing on environmental initiatives - CVR Partners operates two nitrogen fertilizer facilities: the Coffeyville Facility, which uses a unique pet coke gasification process, and the East Dubuque Facility, which uses natural gas[34](index=34&type=chunk)[37](index=37&type=chunk)[38](index=38&type=chunk) - The company's primary products are ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), sold wholesale in the United States, mainly for agricultural use in corn and wheat farming[34](index=34&type=chunk) - The company is pursuing environmental initiatives, including nitrous oxide abatement and CO2 sequestration, and believes its CO2 sequestration process will qualify for Section 45Q tax credits starting in **2022**[64](index=64&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2021, the Partnership had **296 employees**, with **93** covered by collective bargaining agreements. It also relies on services from employees of its parent company, CVR Energy[75](index=75&type=chunk)[76](index=76&type=chunk) - For the year ended December 31, 2021, the company's largest customer accounted for **13% of its net sales**[52](index=52&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=14&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The Partnership faces significant business, operational, financial, structural, and tax risks, including volatile prices and related-party dependencies - The business is exposed to cyclical and volatile nitrogen fertilizer prices, which are influenced by global supply and demand, weather, and governmental policies[84](index=84&type=chunk) - The Coffeyville Facility's profitability is highly dependent on the price and availability of pet coke from CVR Energy's refinery. In **2021**, only **43%** of its pet coke was supplied by the refinery, down from historical averages[93](index=93&type=chunk) - The company has significant indebtedness, which could limit its financial flexibility, and is subject to restrictive covenants in its debt agreements[120](index=120&type=chunk)[121](index=121&type=chunk) - Carl C. Icahn exerts significant influence through his controlling ownership of CVR Energy, which owns the Partnership's general partner. His interests may conflict with those of public unitholders[124](index=124&type=chunk)[125](index=125&type=chunk) - A primary tax risk is the possibility of being treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes if the "qualifying income" requirement is not met, which would substantially reduce cash available for distribution[139](index=139&type=chunk) [Unresolved Staff Comments](index=27&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments) The company reports no unresolved staff comments from the SEC - There are no unresolved staff comments[157](index=157&type=chunk) [Properties](index=27&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) Information on primary manufacturing facilities is in Item 1; executive and marketing offices are leased by CVR Energy - Information on the company's primary manufacturing facilities is located in Item 1 of the report. Executive and marketing offices are leased by the parent company, CVR Energy[158](index=158&type=chunk) [Legal Proceedings](index=27&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is involved in ordinary course legal matters, not expecting material adverse impacts on its financial position - The company is party to ordinary course lawsuits and proceedings but does not expect any material adverse impact from them[159](index=159&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=27&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This section is not applicable to the company - This item is not applicable[160](index=160&type=chunk) PART II [Market For Registrant's Common Equity, Related Unitholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=28&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20For%20Registrant%27s%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Unitholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) CVR Partners' common units trade on the NYSE under 'UAN', with 482,022 units available for future issuance under its LTIP - The Partnership's common units are listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol '**UAN**'[165](index=165&type=chunk) - Under the CVR Partners Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), a maximum of **500,000 common units** are issuable. As of December 31, 2021, **482,022 units** remained available for future issuance[166](index=166&type=chunk)[168](index=168&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=29&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) CVR Partners achieved a significant financial turnaround in 2021, driven by higher sales prices and debt refinancing, despite production outages Key Financial Highlights (2021 vs 2020) | Metric | 2021 | 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Operating Income (Loss)** | $134.5 million | ($34.9 million) | | **Net Income (Loss)** | $78.2 million | ($98.2 million) | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | $212.7 million | $82.3 million | | **Net Sales** | $532.6 million | $350.0 million | - The significant increase in profitability was primarily due to higher sales prices for ammonia (**+92%**) and UAN (**+74%**), which offset lower sales volumes and higher feedstock costs[204](index=204&type=chunk)[208](index=208&type=chunk)[212](index=212&type=chunk) - The company refinanced a substantial portion of its 2023 Notes, reducing annual cash interest expense by over **33%** (approximately **$26.0 million**)[181](index=181&type=chunk)[238](index=238&type=chunk) - Consolidated ammonia utilization decreased to **92% in 2021** from **98% in 2020**, primarily due to downtime from an air separation plant outage, Winter Storm Uri, and power outages[203](index=203&type=chunk) - Total cash distributions of **$9.89 per common unit** were declared related to 2021 performance, including a **$5.24 per unit** distribution for Q4 2021[181](index=181&type=chunk)[233](index=233&type=chunk)[252](index=252&type=chunk) - In 2020, the company recorded a full, non-cash goodwill impairment charge of **$41.0 million** related to the Coffeyville facility[229](index=229&type=chunk)[263](index=263&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=45&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company is exposed to significant market risk from volatile fertilizer and natural gas prices, lacking effective hedging instruments - The company faces significant market risk from price changes in fertilizer products and natural gas[265](index=265&type=chunk) - Management believes there are no effective derivative instruments to hedge its commodity sales commitments[266](index=266&type=chunk) [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=47&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data) This section presents audited consolidated financial statements for 2021, 2020, and 2019, showing significant 2021 improvement and detailed notes [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=49&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) 2021 consolidated financial statements show strong recovery with increased net sales, net income, and robust cash flow from operations Consolidated Statement of Operations Highlights (in thousands) | Metric | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Sales | $532,581 | $349,953 | $404,177 | | Operating Income (Loss) | $134,479 | ($34,882) | $27,380 | | Net Income (Loss) | $78,155 | ($98,181) | ($34,969) | | Basic and Diluted EPS | $7.31 | ($8.77) | ($3.09) | Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Metric | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Current Assets | $262,245 | $118,214 | | Total Assets | $1,127,058 | $1,032,880 | | Total Current Liabilities | $161,860 | $76,341 | | Long-Term Debt, net | $610,642 | $633,942 | | Total Partners' Capital | $342,198 | $314,241 | Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Highlights (in thousands) | Metric | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash from Operating Activities | $188,725 | $19,740 | $39,157 | | Net Cash used in Investing Activities | ($20,342) | ($18,550) | ($18,529) | | Net Cash used in Financing Activities | ($86,426) | ($7,625) | ($45,410) | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=54&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail the 2021 debt refinancing, 2020 goodwill impairment, revenue sources, and extensive related-party transactions with CVR Energy - In June 2021, the company issued **$550 million** of **6.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2028** and used the proceeds to redeem **$550 million** of its **9.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2023**. Additional redemptions of the 2023 notes were made later in the year[345](index=345&type=chunk)[351](index=351&type=chunk)[359](index=359&type=chunk) - A full non-cash goodwill impairment charge of **$41.0 million** was recorded in **2020**, leaving no remaining goodwill on the balance sheet[321](index=321&type=chunk) - The company has extensive related-party agreements with CVR Energy and its subsidiaries for feedstock supply (pet coke, hydrogen), services, and corporate administration, governed by the Coffeyville MSA and Corporate MSA[404](index=404&type=chunk)[407](index=407&type=chunk)[411](index=411&type=chunk) - The company has a Unit Repurchase Program and had **$12.4 million** in remaining authority as of December 31, 2021[300](index=300&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=73&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting were effective as of December 31, 2021 - Management concluded that the Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of **December 31, 2021**[421](index=421&type=chunk) - Management concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of **December 31, 2021**, based on the COSO framework. The independent auditor's report concurred with this assessment[422](index=422&type=chunk) PART III [Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](index=74&type=section&id=Item%2010.%20Directors%2C%20Executive%20Officers%20and%20Corporate%20Governance) CVR Partners is managed by its general partner, controlled by CVR Energy, with a seven-member board utilizing controlled company exemptions - The Partnership is managed by its general partner, CVR GP, LLC, which is controlled by CVR Energy, Inc[428](index=428&type=chunk) - The Board has **seven directors**, **three** of whom are independent (Donna R. Ecton, Frank M. Muller, Jr., Peter K. Shea). The company utilizes 'controlled company' exemptions from NYSE rules requiring a majority-independent board[430](index=430&type=chunk)[444](index=444&type=chunk)[445](index=445&type=chunk) - The Board has **five standing committees**: Audit, Compensation, EH&S, Conflicts, and Special, each with defined responsibilities[447](index=447&type=chunk) - Executive officers are employees of CVR Services, a CVR Energy subsidiary, and allocate their time between CVR Partners and CVR Energy[455](index=455&type=chunk)[460](index=460&type=chunk) [Executive Compensation](index=83&type=section&id=Item%2011.%20Executive%20Compensation) Executive compensation, influenced by CVR Energy, aligns pay with performance, featuring variable components and long-term incentives for NEOs - All Named Executive Officers (NEOs) are employed by CVR Services, a subsidiary of CVR Energy, and their compensation is allocated between the two entities[460](index=460&type=chunk)[462](index=462&type=chunk) - For **2021**, the CEO's (Mr. Pytosh) target compensation mix was **75.7% variable** ('at-risk'), composed of a target annual bonus and long-term incentive awards[472](index=472&type=chunk)[473](index=473&type=chunk) - The **2021 annual performance-based bonus plan** paid out at **102% of target**, driven by strong performance in EH&S metrics and certain financial metrics like Reliability and ROCE, despite missing the Operating Expense target[485](index=485&type=chunk) - Long-term incentives are granted as cash-settled phantom units (from CVR Partners) and incentive units (from CVR Energy), which generally vest ratably over **three years**[486](index=486&type=chunk)[492](index=492&type=chunk) - The CEO pay ratio for the President & CEO (Mr. Pytosh) was **12:1**, based on the portion of his compensation attributable to service to the Partnership[546](index=546&type=chunk)[547](index=547&type=chunk) [Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Unitholder Matters](index=102&type=section&id=Item%2012.%20Security%20Ownership%20of%20Certain%20Beneficial%20Owners%20and%20Management%20and%20Related%20Unitholder%20Matters) CVR Services, LLC (CVR Energy) beneficially owns 36.4% of common units, with other significant institutional holders and minimal director/officer ownership Beneficial Ownership as of Feb 22, 2022 | Beneficial Owner | Common Units Owned | Percentage | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | CVR Services, LLC (CVR Energy) | 3,892,000 | 36.4% | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 954,430 | 8.9% | | Barclays Plc | 621,054 | 5.8% | | All directors and executive officers (as a group) | 37,614 | < 1% | [Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](index=104&type=section&id=Item%2013.%20Certain%20Relationships%20and%20Related%20Transactions%2C%20and%20Director%20Independence) The Partnership has numerous non-arm's-length agreements with CVR Energy, managed by a Conflicts Committee of independent directors - The Partnership is party to several non-arm's-length agreements with CVR Energy and its subsidiaries, including the Corporate Master Service Agreement and the Coffeyville Master Service Agreement[563](index=563&type=chunk) - Conflicts of interest exist due to the overlapping directors and officers between the Partnership's general partner and CVR Energy[565](index=565&type=chunk) - The Board has a Related Party Transaction Policy and utilizes a Conflicts Committee of independent directors to review and approve transactions with affiliates[567](index=567&type=chunk) [Principal Accounting Fees and Services](index=105&type=section&id=Item%2014.%20Principal%20Accounting%20Fees%20and%20Services) Grant Thornton LLP served as the independent auditor, with all $805,000 in fees for 2021 attributed to audit services Accounting Fees (in thousands) | Fee Type | 2021 | 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Audit fees | $805 | $654 | | Audit-related fees | $0 | $0 | | Tax fees | $0 | $0 | | All other fees | $0 | $0 | | **Total** | **$805** | **$654** | PART IV [Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules](index=106&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%2C%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists financial statements and provides a detailed index of all exhibits filed with the Form 10-K - This section contains an index of all exhibits filed with the annual report, such as the Partnership Agreement, debt indentures, material contracts with affiliates, and executive compensation plans[575](index=575&type=chunk)[576](index=576&type=chunk) [Form 10-K Summary](index=110&type=section&id=Item%2016.%20Form%2010-K%20Summary) The company states that no Form 10-K summary is provided in this report - No summary is provided under this item[584](index=584&type=chunk)

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2021, the company reported net sales of $533 million, net income of $78 million, and EBITDA of $213 million, a significant improvement from a net sales of $350 million and an operating loss of $35 million in 2020 [15][8] - In Q4 2021, net sales were $189 million, net income was $61 million, and EBITDA was $93 million, compared to net sales of $90 million and an operating loss of $1 million in Q4 2020 [9][16] - The company declared total cash distributions for the full year 2021 of $9.89 per common unit and a fourth quarter distribution of $5.24 per common unit [8][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company produced approximately 197,000 gross tons of ammonia in Q4 2021, down from 220,000 gross tons in the prior year period, with 70,000 net tons available for sale [12] - UAN production in Q4 2021 was 288,000 tons, compared to 335,000 tons in the prior year period [12] - The average realized price for UAN was $347 per ton, and for ammonia, it was $745 per ton, with year-over-year pricing increases of 150% for UAN and 179% for ammonia [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The nitrogen fertilizer market saw significant improvements in 2021, driven by strong demand and pricing, with a favorable fall harvest in the U.S. [10][13] - Supply challenges in Europe and restrictions on urea exports from China and Egypt contributed to higher prices for nitrogen fertilizers [27] - The Department of Commerce's preliminary determination of countervailing duties against UAN imports from Russia and Trinidad may reduce core volumes, supporting pricing in the U.S. [29][30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maximizing cash flow generation while safely operating its plants and managing costs [35] - There is an ongoing evaluation of opportunities to improve and diversify the business, including potential investments in decarbonization projects and brownfield expansions [34][48] - The company aims to maintain a disciplined approach to capital deployment, with a high hurdle rate for any new investments [46][47] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong crop prices and favorable planting conditions for the upcoming season, with a good order book for spring [26][28] - The company is closely monitoring the geopolitical situation regarding Russia and Ukraine, which could impact nitrogen fertilizer exports [27] - Management expects strong pricing to persist through the first half of 2022, supported by a tight nitrogen fertilizer market [28] Other Important Information - The company completed a $95 million debt reduction, significantly lowering its annual debt service cost by approximately $26 million [22][33] - The company has approximately $148 million in liquidity as of December 31, 2021, with $113 million in cash [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you help me get to a pro forma liquidity number between the payout of the distribution and the redemption of the old first lien notes? - Management indicated that they maintain minimum liquidity levels similar to the past and that strong operating performance has not materially impacted that minimum balance [38][40] Question: Can you remind us what the minimum liquidity level is? - The minimum target liquidity level is usually between $20 million to $30 million, which may increase with higher prices [39] Question: Can you help us understand the drop in imports for UAN? - Management noted that the drop in imports was primarily observed in the fourth quarter due to concerns over potential duties, leading to a slowdown in imports from Russia and Trinidad [41] Question: Is Coffeyville still considered a pet coke facility? - Management confirmed that Coffeyville has become more competitive with pet coke and that they have adequate supplies and agreements with refiners [42][43] Question: What are the company's plans for future investments? - Management stated that they are considering a combination of M&A activity and diversification opportunities, but will be methodical and disciplined in their approach [46][47]

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number: 001-35120 CVR PARTNERS, LP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdict ...

CVR Partners LP (NYSE:UAN) Q3 2021 Earnings Conference Call November 2, 2021 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Richard Roberts - IR Officer Mark Pytosh - Chief Executive Officer & President Dane Neumann - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Brian DiRubbio - Baird William Stein - Private Investor Rob McGuire - Granite Research Operator Greetings. Welcome to the CVR Partners LP Third Quarter 2021 Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]. As a reminder, this conferenc ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 001-35120 CVR PARTNERS, LP (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) _____________________________________________________________ For th ...

CVR Partners LP (NYSE:UAN) Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2021 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Richard Roberts - IR Officer Mark Pytosh - CEO, President & Director Tracy Jackson - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Richard Kus - Jefferies Brian DiRubbio - Brian DiRubbio Operator Greetings, and welcome to the CVR Partners LP Second Quarter 2021 Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. I'd now like to turn the conference over to your host, Mr ...

Financial Performance - Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2021, were $60,921,000, a decrease of 18.9% compared to $75,080,000 for the same period in 2020[22] - The operating loss for the first quarter of 2021 was $14,006,000, compared to an operating loss of $4,972,000 in the first quarter of 2020[22] - Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $25,384,000, compared to a net loss of $20,735,000 for the same period in 2020, representing a 22.5% increase in loss[22] - For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the company's operating loss was $14.0 million, and net loss was $25.4 million, representing an increase of $9.0 million and $4.7 million, respectively, compared to the same period in 2020[97] - EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, was $4.7 million, down from $10.7 million in the same quarter of 2020[114] - EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $4.674 million, a decrease of 56.1% from $10.652 million in the same period of 2020[116] - Available Cash for distribution was $(9.479) million for Q1 2021, compared to $(5.919) million in Q1 2020[116] Cash and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $52,561,000 as of March 31, 2021, from $30,559,000 at the end of 2020, marking a 72.0% increase[28] - Total liquidity as of March 31, 2021, was $77.2 million, combining cash and cash equivalents with available credit[123] - Cash paid for interest decreased to $45,000 in Q1 2021 from $49,000 in Q1 2020, reflecting a reduction of approximately 8.16%[12] - Net cash flow provided by operating activities for Q1 2021 was $25.551 million, a decrease of 7.8% from $27.707 million in Q1 2020[132] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets rose to $132,730,000 as of March 31, 2021, compared to $118,214,000 at December 31, 2020, reflecting a 12.3% increase[20] - Total current liabilities increased to $99,828,000 as of March 31, 2021, from $76,341,000 at December 31, 2020, indicating a 30.7% rise[20] - The Partnership's total long-term debt, including current portion, was $637,256,000 as of March 31, 2021, slightly up from $636,182,000 as of December 31, 2020[54] - Total long-term debt as of March 31, 2021, was $634.946 million, slightly increased from $633.942 million as of December 31, 2020[124] - The estimated fair value of long-term debt outstanding was approximately $650.6 million as of March 31, 2021, compared to $645.7 million as of December 31, 2020[54] Inventory and Production - Total inventories increased to $57,184,000 as of March 31, 2021, compared to $42,349,000 as of December 31, 2020, reflecting a growth of 35.0%[40] - Ammonia gross production for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was 188,000 tons, down from 201,000 tons in 2020, while net available for sale was 70,000 tons compared to 78,000 tons in 2020[96] - The company's ammonia utilization rate increased by 3% to 96% for the two years ended March 31, 2021, compared to the previous two-year period[93] Expenses - Share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $3,592,000, compared to a negative expense of $477,000 in the same period of 2020[60] - Direct operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) increased to $37.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $35.1 million in 2020[105] - Cost of materials and other decreased to $17.8 million from $24.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, largely due to reduced sales[104] - Operating lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $916,000, down from $1,111,000 in the same period of 2020, a decrease of 17.5%[44] - The Partnership recognized lease expense components totaling $1,099,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $1,215,000 in the same period of 2020, a decrease of 9.5%[44] Market and Industry Outlook - The general business environment is expected to remain volatile in 2021 due to uncertainty around feedstock availability and product demand[80] - The anticipated long-term fundamentals for the U.S. nitrogen fertilizer industry include increasing global population and decreasing arable land per capita[81] - Higher corn and soybean prices have increased expectations for planted corn and soybean acres for spring 2021, leading to higher demand for nitrogen fertilizer[85] - The company anticipates attractive farm economics in 2021 based on expected yields and crop prices, with farmers intending to plant 91.1 million acres of corn and 87.6 million acres of soybeans, marking historical highs[86] Other Information - The Partnership repurchased 24,378 common units at a cost of $529,000 during the first quarter of 2021, with an average price of $21.70 per unit[32] - The Partnership had $12.4 million remaining under the Unit Repurchase Program as of March 31, 2021[32] - The Partnership did not declare any cash distributions for Q1 2021, continuing from no distributions in 2020[130] - Capital expenditures for Q1 2021 were $3.125 million, with estimated full-year expenditures ranging from $22 million to $26 million[127] - The next planned turnaround at the Coffeyville Facility is expected to occur in fall 2021, with an estimated cost of $8 to $10 million[128] - CVR Partners, LP reported a performance-based bonus plan approved on February 19, 2021[144] - The financial information for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, includes unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations[144] - The company emphasizes that the agreements filed are intended to provide investors with information regarding their respective terms, not factual information about the business[146]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2021, the company reported net sales of $61 million, a net loss of $25 million, and EBITDA of $5 million, compared to net sales of $75 million, a net loss of $21 million, and EBITDA of $11 million in Q1 2020 [9][16][10] - Direct operating expenses increased to $37 million from $35 million year-over-year, primarily due to higher stock-based compensation and elevated natural gas and electricity costs [17][10] - The company had approximately $77 million in liquidity as of March 31, 2021, with total debt remaining at $647 million [19][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ammonia plant at Coffeyville operated at 87% utilization in Q1 2021, up from 86% in Q1 2020, while the East Dubuque ammonia plant operated at 89% utilization, down from 101% in the prior year [10][11] - Combined operations produced approximately 188,000 gross tons of ammonia, with 70,000 net tons available for sale, compared to 201,000 gross tons and 78,000 net tons in the prior year [12] - UAN production decreased to 272,000 tons in Q1 2021 from 317,000 tons in the prior year [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ammonia prices increased by 14% year-over-year, while UAN prices decreased by 4% due to forward sales agreements [14] - The demand for nitrogen fertilizers is expected to remain strong due to high crop prices, with corn prices at $7 per bushel and soybeans over $15.50 per bushel [26][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to reduce its debt level by approximately $100 million over the next two years, with proceeds from 45Q tax credits contributing to this goal [30] - The focus on sustainability includes reducing the carbon footprint through CO2 sequestration and nitrous oxide abatement initiatives [31][32] - The company plans to refinance its 9.25% senior notes due in 2023, aiming for a favorable rate due to improved market conditions [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the durability of the recovery in farm economics, driven by high grain prices and strong demand for nitrogen fertilizers [54][41] - The company anticipates that the second quarter will reflect higher spot market prices for UAN, contrasting with the first quarter's lower prices due to forward sales [14][68] - Management noted that the spring ammonia application period was strong, and they expect solid conditions for the second half of the year [74][73] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 24,000 common units for $0.5 million during the quarter, with $12 million remaining under the Board's repurchase authorization [21][33] - The company established reserves of $1.5 million for a planned turnaround at Coffeyville in Q4 2021 [21][76] Q&A Session Summary Question: Pricing and Market Understanding - An analyst inquired about how to assess likely pricing for the company’s products in the current and future quarters, emphasizing the importance of understanding spot versus forward pricing [36] - Management explained that pricing is influenced by seasonal demand and supply dynamics, with a significant industry outage affecting supply in February [39][41] Question: Comparison to Historical Performance - Another analyst asked for a comparison of the current business environment to that of 9-10 years ago when corn and fertilizer prices were similarly high [46] - Management highlighted that the business has grown due to acquisitions and emphasized the importance of durable recovery in farm economics [49][54] Question: Natural Gas Sales Impact - An analyst questioned the gain from selling natural gas during the shutdown of East Dubuque and its overall impact on the quarter [57] - Management confirmed the gain was offset by lower production and accelerated maintenance costs [58] Question: Forward Sales and Pricing - An analyst asked if the company was satisfied with the forward sales made in November and December and how it would affect future pricing [59] - Management confirmed that those sales would be cleared out in Q1, with Q2 reflecting more current spot rates [60] Question: Turnaround Expenses Timing - An analyst inquired about the timing of the $8 million to $10 million turnaround expenses [75] - Management indicated that these expenses would be scheduled for Q4 2021 [76]