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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 29, 2014)

Filed April 29, 2014For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on April 29, 2014, to report its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. The core of this filing is the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.01), which details the company's performance during the quarter. Investors should review this press release for specific financial metrics and operational insights. While the 8-K itself is a brief notification of the press release, the press release will contain the detailed earnings information, including revenue, net income, earnings per share, segment performance, and potentially any forward-looking guidance or significant business developments that occurred during the quarter. This is the primary document for investors seeking to understand Valero's recent financial health and operational status.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reported its first quarter 2014 financial results on April 29, 2014, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release dated April 29, 2014, containing the detailed Q1 2014 earnings information.
  • 3Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.01) for specific financial and operating data.
  • 4This filing serves as a notification mechanism for the release of quarterly earnings.
  • 5Information provided is furnished, not filed, meaning it does not automatically become part of the company's SEC registration statements unless explicitly incorporated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report Valero Energy Corporation's financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. It primarily serves to attach and reference the press release that contains the detailed earnings information.

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release dated April 29, 2014, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 with this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this press release for specific figures such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the full financial statements. It references a press release that provides a summary of the results. For complete financial statements, investors would typically look to Valero's subsequent Form 10-Q filing for the first quarter.

When information is 'furnished, not filed' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means that the company is providing the information to the SEC for public disclosure but it is not subject to the same liability provisions as 'filed' information. Crucially, it also means this information will not automatically be incorporated into the company's future registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933 unless the company specifically chooses to include it.