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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 1, 2018)

Filed February 1, 2018For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on February 1, 2018, to announce its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017. The key information is contained within the press release furnished as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specific details on the company's performance during the quarter, including revenue, earnings, and operational metrics. This filing serves as the official notification and provides access to the detailed earnings report. While the 8-K itself is brief and primarily serves as a cover for the press release, the attached press release is the crucial document for understanding VLO's fourth-quarter 2017 performance. This includes any guidance provided for future periods and commentary on the factors influencing the company's results. Investors should review the press release thoroughly to assess the company's operational efficiency, profitability, and overall financial health as reported for the period ending December 31, 2017.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation filed an 8-K on February 1, 2018, reporting Q4 2017 financial and operating results.
  • 2The primary information regarding the company's performance is contained in the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.01).
  • 3This filing is a notification mechanism, with the press release providing the detailed financial and operational data.
  • 4Investors should consult the press release for specific Q4 2017 earnings, revenue, and operational performance metrics.
  • 5The press release may also contain forward-looking statements and management commentary on market conditions.
  • 6Information furnished in this report is not automatically incorporated into SEC registration statements.
  • 7The event date for the announcement of these results was January 31, 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Valero Energy Corporation's financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results for Q4 2017 are located in the press release dated February 1, 2018, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 with this 8-K filing.

The information in this 8-K, specifically the press release, is being 'furnished,' not 'filed.' This means it's not automatically incorporated by reference into the company's other SEC filings like registration statements, unless explicitly stated.

The press release typically includes key financial metrics such as net income, earnings per share (EPS), revenue, and operational data related to refining throughput, margins, and potentially segment performance. It may also include management's commentary on the quarter's results and outlook.