8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 7, 2011)

Filed September 7, 2011For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on September 7, 2011, primarily to disclose materials for their participation in the Barclays Energy and Power Conference. The key information pertains to a presentation by senior management, with accompanying slides filed as Exhibit 99.01. These slides, which are incorporated by reference, are intended to provide insights into the company's operations and outlook. Investors should note that this filing is for informational purposes under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of incorporation into registration statements, nor does it constitute an admission of materiality. While the 8-K itself is brief and procedural, the attached presentation slides (Exhibit 99.01) are the core of the disclosure. Investors are directed to these slides for the most substantive information regarding Valero's current status and strategic direction. The company also included a standard safe harbor statement, warning that actual results may differ materially from forward-looking projections due to various risk factors detailed in their SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation management participated in the Barclays Energy and Power Conference.
  • 2An 8-K filing was made on September 7, 2011, to disclose presentation materials.
  • 3Presentation slides prepared for the conference are included as Exhibit 99.01.
  • 4The information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered 'filed' for registration statement purposes.
  • 5The attached slides are incorporated by reference and available on Valero's website.
  • 6A safe harbor statement is included, cautioning investors about forward-looking statements and potential material differences in actual results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose presentation materials that Valero Energy Corporation's senior management used when participating in the Barclays Energy and Power Conference. These materials are provided for informational purposes under Regulation FD.

The detailed information is contained within the presentation slides, which are included as Exhibit 99.01 to this 8-K filing. These slides are incorporated by reference and are also available on Valero's official website (www.valero.com).

No, the information in this report, particularly concerning the conference presentation, is being furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered 'filed' for the purpose of incorporation into any of the Company's Securities Act registration statements unless explicitly stated.

The Safe Harbor Statement indicates that any forward-looking statements made by the company express their current expectations and predictions about the future. However, it warns that actual results could differ significantly from these projections due to various factors and risks that are detailed in Valero's other SEC filings.