8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jul 11, 2013)

Filed July 11, 2013For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on July 11, 2013, to disclose an interim update on its estimated earnings for the second quarter of 2013. This filing, which includes a press release as an exhibit, is primarily a Regulation FD disclosure, meaning the information is furnished, not filed, and is not incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically noted. Investors should note that this 8-K serves as a notification of updated earnings guidance, not a comprehensive financial report. The press release itself contains the forward-looking statements and estimates. While Valero provided this interim update, the company also reminds investors that actual results could materially differ from these projections due to various factors detailed in their other SEC filings. This interim update is intended to provide timely information to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) issued an interim update on estimated Q2 2013 earnings via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing was made on July 11, 2013, and pertains to the event date of July 10, 2013.
  • 3The primary purpose of the 8-K is to comply with Regulation FD, providing timely information to all investors.
  • 4The press release containing the earnings update is furnished as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.01).
  • 5Information provided is considered furnished, not filed, and will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings.
  • 6The company includes a safe harbor statement, warning that actual results may differ materially from forward-looking projections.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide an interim update on Valero Energy Corporation's estimated earnings for the second quarter of 2013, in compliance with Regulation FD, ensuring timely and broad dissemination of material information.

The actual estimated earnings for the second quarter of 2013 are detailed in the press release dated July 11, 2013, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 with this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K is an interim update providing *estimated* earnings for Q2 2013. It is not the official, finalized earnings report. Valero would typically file a more comprehensive 10-Q report later to officially detail its financial results for the quarter.

When information is 'furnished, not filed' under Regulation FD, it means the SEC has received the information, but it does not carry the same legal implications as a 'filed' document. Specifically, it won't automatically be incorporated into the company's future SEC registration statements unless explicitly stated. It serves as a notification to the market.