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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 31, 2006)

Filed October 31, 2006For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on October 31, 2006, primarily to report its third-quarter 2006 financial results. The filing itself is brief, indicating that the detailed financial information is contained within a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to this press release for comprehensive details on the company's performance during the third quarter of 2006. The purpose of this filing is to comply with SEC regulations regarding the disclosure of material events, specifically the announcement of earnings. While the 8-K itself does not contain the financial data, it serves as the official record of the earnings announcement and directs interested parties to the accompanying press release for the actual results and any accompanying commentary from management.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on October 31, 2006.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing was to announce the Company's third-quarter 2006 financial results.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5This filing serves as an official notification of the Q3 2006 earnings announcement.
  • 6The information provided is furnished and not filed, meaning it won't be automatically incorporated into future registration statements unless explicitly stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and report Valero Energy Corporation's financial results for the third quarter of 2006.

The detailed financial results are presented in a press release dated October 31, 2006, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You should refer to that press release for the specific earnings data and commentary.

No, the 8-K form itself is a notification and filing cover. The actual financial results, including earnings per share, revenue, and other key metrics, are contained within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

No, the information in this report and the accompanying press release is being furnished, not filed. This means it will not be automatically incorporated into future registration statements filed by Valero under the Securities Act of 1933 unless the company specifically identifies it as such.