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(24) Subsequent Events Distribution On January 26, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Partnership's general partner declared a cash distribution for the fourth quarter of 2011 to the Partnership's unitholders of $0.588 per unit, or $42.9 million in aggregate. The cash distribution was paid on February 14, 2012, to unitholders of record at the close of business on February 7, 2012. Turnaround The Coffeyville refinery commenced the actual maintenance work of the second phase of a planned turnaround during the third week of February 2012. The refinery expects to begin the start up of units mid March 2012 and anticipates that all units will be in full operation by the end of March. Sale of Partnership Interests On February 13, 2012, CVR announced its intention to sell a portion of its investment in the Partnership and use the proceeds to pay a special dividend to holders of its common stock and to strengthen CVR's balance sheet. There can be no assurance as to the terms, conditions, amount or timing of such sale or dividend, or whether such sale or dividend will take place at all. This announcement does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale and is being made in accordance with Rule 135 under the Securities Act. Dividend The Board of Directors of the Company has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share, the first of which will be paid following the end of the Company's first quarter in 2012 on a date to be set by the Board of Directors. Shareholder Proposal and Tender Offer CVR recently received a notice from certain funds affiliated with Carl Icahn disclosing their intent to nominate nine individuals for election to CVR's board of directors. In addition, on February 23, 2012, certain funds affiliated with Carl Icahn commenced a tender offer for control of the Company with the intention, following completion of such tender offer, to seek to sell CVR to a strategic acquirer.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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