8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 26, 2007)

Filed April 26, 2007For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on April 26, 2007, to announce its first quarter 2007 financial results. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release containing these results, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1. While the specific financial figures and operational details are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K filing itself signals the official public disclosure of Valero's performance for the first quarter of 2007. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for comprehensive details on earnings, revenue, operational metrics, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary. The filing format indicates this information is being furnished, not formally filed, meaning it will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) announced its first quarter 2007 financial results via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K report primarily incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3The filing date was April 26, 2007, and the event date for the results announcement was April 25, 2007.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific earnings per share, revenue, and operational performance data.
  • 5The information is being furnished to the SEC, not filed, which has implications for its incorporation into future registration statements.
  • 6The filing includes the standard signature of a corporate officer, indicating official reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Valero Energy Corporation's financial results for the first quarter of 2007. It includes a press release with the detailed financial information.

The detailed financial results for the first quarter of 2007 are contained within the press release dated April 26, 2007, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 in this 8-K filing. You should refer to that exhibit for specific numbers.

The information is being 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, which means it is being provided to the SEC for public disclosure but is not subject to the same liability provisions as 'filed' information. It also means this information will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings like registration statements unless specifically stated by the company.

The event date of April 25, 2007, likely represents the date on which Valero Energy Corporation's board of directors or management approved the release of the first quarter 2007 financial results, or the date the results were otherwise finalized internally before the public announcement.