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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2019)

Filed January 31, 2019For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2019, to report its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. The filing primarily references a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed financial and operational data. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures related to revenue, earnings, refining throughput, and segment performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed numbers, it serves as the official notification of the release of this crucial information. The furnished press release is expected to provide insights into Valero's performance during the quarter, including any significant operational achievements, market conditions impacting their business, and guidance for the upcoming periods. Investors should review the press release for a comprehensive understanding of VLO's fourth-quarter 2018 results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) announced its fourth-quarter 2018 financial and operating results on January 31, 2019.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as an announcement and reference to a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.01).
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial and operational details for the quarter ended December 31, 2018.
  • 4The filing is furnished, not filed, meaning it will not automatically be incorporated into future SEC registration statements unless specifically stated.
  • 5Key performance indicators for the quarter, such as earnings, revenue, and operational metrics, are detailed in the accompanying press release.
  • 6The press release is expected to cover the Company's performance across its various business segments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018, are detailed in the press release issued by Valero Energy Corporation on January 31, 2019. This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 with the 8-K filing.

When information is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC, but it does not carry the same legal implications as 'filed' information. Specifically, furnished information is not automatically incorporated by reference into the company's future SEC registration statements unless explicitly stated. This allows companies more flexibility in how they disseminate earnings information.

The press release is expected to contain detailed financial metrics for the fourth quarter of 2018, including net income, earnings per share, revenue, and operational data such as refining throughput and segment performance. It may also include management's commentary on the quarter's results, market conditions, and potentially forward-looking guidance.