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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 31, 2005)

Filed October 31, 2005For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on October 31, 2005, to report its third-quarter 2005 earnings. This filing primarily serves as an announcement vehicle for the company's financial results, which were detailed in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial performance metrics and management commentary regarding the third quarter. The 8-K itself does not contain extensive narrative or detailed financial statements beyond what is presented in the associated press release. Therefore, any in-depth analysis of Valero's performance during the third quarter of 2005 will be dependent on the content of the referenced press release, which is incorporated by reference. This report signals the conclusion of the quarter and provides the official communication channel for preliminary earnings information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on October 31, 2005.
  • 2The filing is to report the company's third-quarter 2005 financial results.
  • 3The press release containing the Q3 2005 earnings announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The information is provided under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5The report also includes Exhibit 99.1 under Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 6The filing is being furnished, not filed, meaning it will not be automatically incorporated into future registration statements unless specifically noted.
  • 7The event date for the earliest reported event is October 31, 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Valero Energy Corporation's financial results for the third quarter of 2005. It serves as a notification to investors and the public that the company has released its earnings for the period.

The detailed financial results and commentary for Valero's third quarter of 2005 are provided in the press release dated October 31, 2005, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this press release for specific performance data.

No, the information in this 8-K, including the press release, is being furnished and not filed. This means it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into Valero's other SEC filings, such as registration statements, unless the company explicitly states it will be.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial metrics. These details are found within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that was issued by Valero Energy Corporation on October 31, 2005, announcing their third-quarter 2005 earnings.