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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jun 20, 2005)

Filed June 20, 2005For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on June 20, 2005, to report on investor outreach activities. Senior management commenced presentations to investors, commercial banks, and insurance underwriters in Europe starting June 20, 2005. The core of this filing is the inclusion of presentation slides (Exhibit 99.1) that were used during these meetings. These slides offer insights into the company's strategic positioning, operational highlights, and financial outlook as communicated to the financial community. While the 8-K itself doesn't disclose new financial results, it serves as a crucial communication channel for investors to access the same information VLO's management is presenting to key European financial stakeholders. Investors are encouraged to review the attached slides for a deeper understanding of the company's current business environment and future expectations, while also being mindful of the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation is engaging in investor presentations in Europe starting June 20, 2005.
  • 2The presentations target investors, commercial banks, and insurance underwriters.
  • 3The 8-K includes presentation slides (Exhibit 99.1) used by senior management.
  • 4These slides are incorporated by reference and will be available on Valero's website.
  • 5The filing serves as a notification and public access point for these important investor communications.
  • 6A 'Safe Harbor Statement' is included, cautioning that actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose that Valero Energy Corporation's senior management is conducting presentations to investors, commercial banks, and insurance underwriters in Europe, starting June 20, 2005, and to provide access to the presentation slides used during these meetings.

The presentation slides used by Valero's senior management are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and are incorporated by reference. They will also be available on Valero's official website at www.valero.com.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial results or specific forward-looking guidance. It primarily serves to inform the public about the company's ongoing investor relations activities in Europe and to make the associated presentation materials accessible.

The 'Safe Harbor Statement' is important because it highlights that any forward-looking statements made in the presentation materials are subject to risks and uncertainties. It warns investors that actual results could differ materially from what is projected in those statements, and directs them to review other SEC filings for a list of factors that could affect results.