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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 29, 2013)

Filed January 29, 2013For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2013, to announce its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. The report itself is primarily a notification of the press release, which contains the detailed financial and operational data. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.01) for specific figures related to revenue, net income, earnings per share, operational throughput, and segment performance for the periods discussed. This filing indicates that VLO is making key information about its recent performance available to the public. While the 8-K itself is brief, the accompanying press release is the crucial document for understanding Valero's financial health and operational achievements or challenges during the reported periods. Investors will want to examine the press release for trends, comparisons to previous periods, and management's commentary on future outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) announced its financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release furnished with the 8-K filing.
  • 3The press release contains detailed financial and operating results for the specified periods.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.01) for the most comprehensive information.
  • 5The information is furnished, not filed, and will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically noted.
  • 6The filing occurred on January 29, 2013, with an event date of January 28, 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Valero Energy Corporation's financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, by incorporating its press release.

The actual detailed financial and operational results are contained within the press release dated January 29, 2013, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for specific performance data.

The information in this report, including the press release, is being furnished, not filed. This means it will not be automatically incorporated into Valero's future registration statements unless specifically stated otherwise.

The announced results cover the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.