8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 30, 2013)

Filed April 30, 2013For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on April 30, 2013, to report its first-quarter financial and operating results for the period ended March 31, 2013. The press release detailing these results is furnished as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and not filed, meaning it will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC registration statements unless explicitly stated. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it serves as notification of the release of VLO's Q1 2013 earnings. The press release (Exhibit 99.01) would contain the specific operational and financial data that investors need to assess the company's performance during the quarter, including revenue, earnings per share, refining margins, and segment performance. Investors are encouraged to review the accompanying press release for a comprehensive understanding of Valero's first-quarter performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy (VLO) announced its first-quarter 2013 financial and operating results via press release.
  • 2The 8-K filing date was April 30, 2013, with the event date for the results being April 29, 2013.
  • 3The press release containing the Q1 2013 results is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 to the 8-K.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not automatically incorporated into future SEC filings.
  • 5Investors need to consult the press release for detailed financial and operational performance data for Q1 2013.
  • 6The filing serves as a notification of the earnings release rather than containing the results directly within the 8-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial and operating results for Valero Energy's first quarter ended March 31, 2013, are provided in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.01 to this 8-K filing. Investors should access and review this press release for specific performance metrics.

Information that is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, such as this earnings press release, is not subject to the same liability provisions as 'filed' information. Crucially, it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into the company's future registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933 unless explicitly stated.

Investors should look for key metrics such as reported net income, earnings per share (EPS), revenue, refining throughput, refinery utilization rates, and segment operating income (e.g., from refining, ethanol) to understand Valero's performance during the first quarter of 2013. Changes in refining margins and product pricing would also be important indicators.