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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report (May 10, 2001)

Filed May 10, 2001For Securities:VLO

Summary

This 8-K filing from Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), filed on May 10, 2001, announces a significant strategic development: the entry into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation (UDS). This merger agreement, dated May 6, 2001, outlines Valero's plan to acquire UDS, which will merge into Valero. The company has also provided supporting documentation, including the merger agreement itself, a joint press release issued with UDS, and a transaction summary from an investor presentation. This transaction represents a material event for Valero Energy shareholders, indicating a substantial consolidation within the energy sector. Investors should pay close attention to the terms of the merger, the financial implications of the combined entity, and any further announcements regarding the integration and future strategic direction of the enlarged Valero Corporation. The filing signifies a major step in Valero's growth trajectory through acquisition.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation entered into a merger agreement with Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation (UDS) on May 6, 2001.
  • 2The agreement stipulates that UDS will merge with and into Valero, effectively an acquisition of UDS by Valero.
  • 3A joint press release announcing the merger was issued by both companies on May 7, 2001.
  • 4The filing includes the merger agreement, a press release, and a transaction summary as exhibits.
  • 5This event is classified under 'Other Events' (Item 5) in the 8-K filing.
  • 6The filing was made on May 10, 2001, reporting on events occurring around May 5-7, 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that Valero Energy Corporation has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation (UDS).

The merger agreement was dated May 6, 2001, and the 8-K filing was made on May 10, 2001.

The filing includes copies of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, a Joint Press Release issued by Valero and UDS, and a Transaction Summary from an investor presentation as exhibits.

The agreement outlines that Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation will merge with and into Valero Energy Corporation, creating a larger combined entity.