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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 21, 2021)

Filed October 21, 2021For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, primarily to furnish its press release detailing the third quarter 2021 financial and operating results. This filing serves as the official communication channel for the company's performance during the period ending September 30, 2021. Investors should note that the information furnished is not considered "filed" for the purposes of securities law unless explicitly incorporated into a registration statement, meaning it doesn't automatically become part of future SEC filings. The key takeaway for investors is to review the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.01) which contains the detailed financial and operational metrics for the quarter. This includes revenue, earnings, and other operational performance indicators relevant to the refining and ethanol segments of Valero's business. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing, the press release it references is the substantive document containing the critical data points for evaluating Valero's recent performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corp (VLO) filed an 8-K on October 20, 2021, to report its third quarter 2021 financial and operating results.
  • 2The core of the filing is the press release (Exhibit 99.01) announcing Q3 2021 performance.
  • 3The furnished information is not incorporated by reference into future SEC filings unless specifically stated.
  • 4Investors should refer to the press release for detailed financial and operational data for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.
  • 5The filing includes the standard cover page interactive data file in Inline XBRL format.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial and operating results for Valero's third quarter ended September 30, 2021, are provided in the press release dated October 21, 2021, which is attached as Exhibit 99.01 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02, meaning the information is furnished, not filed. Unless Valero specifically states in a future registration statement that this information is incorporated by reference, it will not automatically update other SEC filings.

The 'furnished, not filed' designation means the information is being provided to the SEC for transparency but does not carry the same legal implications as 'filed' information under the Securities Act of 1933. This distinction is important for liability purposes under securities laws.