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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2010)

Filed January 27, 2010For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on January 27, 2010, to report its fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results. This filing primarily serves to furnish the press release announcing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not filed, meaning it will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to make the earnings announcement publicly accessible through the SEC's EDGAR system.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation reported its fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results on January 27, 2010.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.01) containing the detailed earnings announcement.
  • 3The information is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, concerning Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 4This furnishing means the information is not considered 'filed' for purposes of securities laws, including incorporation by reference into registration statements.
  • 5The filing does not contain new material operational or strategic updates beyond the financial results release.
  • 6Investors seeking the specifics of Valero's 2009 performance must refer to the accompanying press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Valero Energy Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2009, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated January 27, 2010, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information in this report is furnished and not filed. This means it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into any of Valero's registration statements or other SEC filings unless the company specifically identifies it for incorporation.

This specific 8-K filing is primarily for the announcement of financial results. It does not appear to contain information about new strategic decisions or significant operational changes beyond what is detailed in the earnings press release.