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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report (May 23, 2002)

Filed May 23, 2002For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on May 23, 2002, to disclose information presented at the Refining & Marketing Conference in Quebec, Canada. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with access to a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) that was delivered by company executives. This presentation likely contains updates on the company's operations, market outlook, and strategic initiatives within the refining and marketing sectors. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for insights into management's current views on the company's performance and future prospects. While this information is being furnished under Regulation FD and not formally filed, it is intended to provide transparency and a basis for investment decisions. The filing also includes a standard safe harbor statement, reminding investors that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from projections.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) filed an 8-K on May 23, 2002.
  • 2The filing includes a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) from the Refining & Marketing Conference in Quebec, Canada.
  • 3Company executives presented at the conference.
  • 4The presentation is incorporated by reference into the 8-K.
  • 5Information is being furnished under Regulation FD, not filed.
  • 6A safe harbor statement is included, cautioning about forward-looking statements and potential differences in actual results.
  • 7The filing aims to provide transparency to investors regarding management's expectations and the company's current standing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose the slide presentation provided by Valero Energy Corporation executives at the Refining & Marketing Conference in Quebec, Canada, on May 22, 2002. This makes the information available to all investors under Regulation FD.

The details of the presentation are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this 8-K filing. This exhibit is incorporated by reference, meaning it is considered part of the filing.

No, the information is being furnished under Regulation FD, not filed. The company explicitly states that this furnishing is not an admission that the information is material or complete, and it will not be incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically stated.

The filing includes a safe harbor statement. This means that any statements in the presentation that discuss expectations or predictions about the future are considered forward-looking. Investors should be aware that actual results could differ materially from these projections due to various risks and uncertainties that Valero Energy has previously disclosed in its SEC filings.