8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 4, 2007)

Filed September 4, 2007For Securities:VLO

Summary

This 8-K filing from Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) on September 4, 2007, primarily serves as a disclosure of materials related to the company's participation in the Lehman Brothers Energy/Power Conference on September 5, 2007. The key information for investors is contained within the presentation slides (Exhibit 99.1), which management will use during their discussion at the conference. Investors should note that this filing, under Regulation FD, is furnished rather than filed, meaning the information is not automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated. The company also includes a standard safe harbor statement, cautioning that actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements made in the presentation. The actual content of the presentation slides is crucial for understanding Valero's current operational status, strategic outlook, and any updated guidance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) management to participate in the Lehman Brothers Energy/Power Conference on September 5, 2007.
  • 2Presentation slides prepared for the conference are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing is made under Regulation FD, with information furnished and not filed, to prevent automatic incorporation into future SEC filings.
  • 4Investors are directed to the attached presentation slides for the most current information and management's perspectives.
  • 5The company includes a safe harbor statement emphasizing that actual results could differ materially from forward-looking statements.
  • 6The presentation slides are also available on Valero's corporate website, www.valero.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose presentation materials that Valero Energy Corporation's senior management will use at the Lehman Brothers Energy/Power Conference on September 5, 2007, in accordance with Regulation FD.

The detailed information is contained within the presentation slides, which are attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and will also be available on Valero's website at www.valero.com.

No, the information in this 8-K filing is being 'furnished' under Regulation FD, not 'filed'. This means it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into Valero's future SEC filings unless specifically stated.

The safe harbor statement is a legal disclaimer. It means that any forward-looking statements made by the company, including those in the presentation, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could be different from what management expects or projects.