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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report (Mar 28, 2003)

Filed March 28, 2003For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) announced on March 25, 2003, that it has entered into an underwriting agreement for the public offering of 6,300,000 shares of its Common Stock. This offering is being conducted under the company's existing shelf registration statements. The closing for the issuance and sale of these shares is scheduled for March 28, 2003, indicating an imminent capital raise for the company. This event is significant for investors as it represents a dilution of existing shares but also potentially provides Valero with additional capital for growth initiatives, debt reduction, or general corporate purposes. Investors should pay attention to the terms of the offering, including the price, and how the proceeds will be utilized by the company to assess its impact on future earnings and shareholder value.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation entered into an underwriting agreement on March 25, 2003.
  • 2The company plans to publicly offer an aggregate of 6,300,000 shares of its Common Stock.
  • 3The offering is registered under existing shelf registration statements filed with the SEC.
  • 4The closing date for the issuance and sale of the shares is set for March 28, 2003.
  • 5Key underwriters for the offering include Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
  • 6The filing also includes the underwriting agreement as an exhibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing is primarily to report that Valero Energy Corporation has entered into an underwriting agreement for a public offering of its common stock, which is a significant corporate event.

Valero Energy Corporation is offering 6,300,000 shares of its Common Stock. The closing of this offering is scheduled for March 28, 2003.

A shelf registration statement allows a company to register securities in advance that it may wish to sell at a later date. This makes it easier and faster to conduct future public offerings without having to file a new registration statement each time.

The principal underwriters for this offering are Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.