8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 10, 2011)

Filed August 10, 2011For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on August 10, 2011, to disclose information presented to investors and analysts on August 10, 2011. The primary purpose of this filing was to furnish presentation slides, which are incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.01. These slides were prepared for management's discussions with the investment community and were made available on Valero's corporate website. This filing is made under Regulation FD, meaning the information is furnished, not filed, and will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically noted. The company also included a standard safe harbor statement, reminding investors that actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties detailed in their previous SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on August 10, 2011.
  • 2The filing relates to presentations made by senior management to investors and analysts on August 10, 2011.
  • 3Presentation slides prepared for these meetings are included as Exhibit 99.01.
  • 4The slides are accessible on Valero's official website (www.valero.com).
  • 5The information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered 'filed' for the purpose of incorporation into other SEC filings.
  • 6A safe harbor statement warns that forward-looking statements may differ from actual results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose presentation slides that Valero Energy Corporation's senior management used when speaking with investors and analysts on August 10, 2011. This ensures broad and simultaneous dissemination of the information.

The presentation slides are included as Exhibit 99.01 to this 8-K filing and are also available on Valero Energy Corporation's website at www.valero.com.

No, the information provided in this 8-K, particularly under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), is 'furnished' rather than 'filed'. This means it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into Valero's other SEC filings (like registration statements) unless explicitly stated.

The 'Safe Harbor Statement' is a legal disclaimer. It indicates that any forward-looking statements made in the presentation are subject to risks and uncertainties. Valero is cautioning investors that actual future results could differ significantly from what is projected in those statements, based on factors detailed in their other SEC filings.