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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 31, 2007)

Filed July 31, 2007For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on July 31, 2007, to report its second-quarter 2007 financial results. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the accompanying press release, which details the company's performance during the quarter ended June 30, 2007. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and not formally filed, meaning it won't be automatically incorporated into future SEC registration statements unless specifically stated. The press release, which is incorporated by reference as an exhibit, contains the company's official earnings announcement. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide the specific financial figures, it directs investors to the press release for a comprehensive overview of Valero's operational and financial condition for the second quarter of 2007. This is a standard procedure for companies to disseminate timely financial information to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation filed an 8-K on July 31, 2007.
  • 2The filing announces the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2007.
  • 3The press release containing the Q2 2007 earnings is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The information is furnished, not filed, and will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings.
  • 5The report directs investors to the press release for detailed financial and operational information.
  • 6This filing fulfills the requirement to report significant events impacting the company's financial condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide investors with Valero Energy Corporation's financial results for the second quarter of 2007, as detailed in an accompanying press release.

The actual financial results are contained within the press release dated July 31, 2007, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, the information, including the press release, is being 'furnished' to the SEC, not 'filed'. This means it generally won't be automatically incorporated by reference into future SEC registration statements unless Valero specifically chooses to do so.

Item 2.02 of Form 8-K is used by companies to report material information regarding their results of operations and financial condition, typically by announcing earnings or other significant financial updates.