01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 19, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) filed an 8-K on September 19, 2025 to report the election of Robert L.
Reymond to its Board of Directors. The Board, on September 18, 2025, increased its size from nine to ten members and elected Mr. Reymond, with his term running until the 2026 annual meeting. He was also appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee effective immediately.
The filing is an governance event with no disclosed financial results, guidance, or operational changes. Mr. Reymond's compensation is disclosed as pro-rata: a 924-unit stock grant vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date, plus a pro-rata cash retainer of $97,500a. These amounts are modest relative to Valero's scale and are consistent with its standard non-employee director program described in its March 2025 proxy statement.
He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of the Energy Group at Burns & McDonnell, a privately held engineering and construction firm, and brings refining, low-carbon fuels, midstream, and power project experience. The press release characterizes him as an independent director. For investors, the event is largely routine board refresh.
It may modestly strengthen the board's engineering and project-execution expertise, particularly as Valero manages 15 refineries (about 3.2 million barrels per day), its renewable diesel joint venture, and its ethanol plants. The filing contains no new financial information, and the Item 7.01 disclosure is furnished rather than filed.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Robert L. Reymond elected as an independent director effective September 18, 2025, with a term through the 2026 Annual Meeting, and expected to stand for re-election
- Board size increased to 10 members, per the 8-K's description of the change
- Reymond appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee effective immediately
- Pro-rata director compensation: 924 stock units vesting one year from grant, plus a $97,500 pro-rata cash retainer
- Reymond brings energy engineering and project experience from Burns & McDonnell, including refining, low-carbon fuels, midstream, chemicals, and power
- Valero operates 15 refineries with about 3.2 million barrels per day of throughput, plus Diamond Green Diesel (about 1.2 billion gallons per year of renewable diesel and SAF capacity) and 12 ethanol plants (about 1.7 billion gallons per year)
- No financial results, guidance, or operational changes are disclosed; Item 7.01 material is furnished, not filed
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was added to Valero's board, and when?
Robert L. Reymond was elected by the Board on September 18, 2025, and the Board increased its size to 10 members at the same time. His term runs until Valero's 2026 annual meeting, and he is expected to stand for re-election.
What is Mr. Reymond's background?
He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of the Energy Group at Burns & McDonnell, a privately held engineering and construction firm, and was a member of its board. He has experience across refining, low-carbon fuels, midstream and logistics, chemicals, and power, and previously served as an officer in the U.S. Navy's nuclear power program.
How is Mr. Reymond compensated?
He receives pro-rata compensation under Valero's non-employee director program: a stock unit grant of 924 units that vests in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, and a pro-rata cash retainer of $97,500 for his service from September 18, 2025 to the expected date of the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Does this filing change Valero's financial outlook?
No. The 8-K reports a board appointment and related compensation only. It contains no financial results, guidance, or operational updates.
Why does this matter to investors?
It is a routine governance update. The addition of an experienced energy project executive may modestly strengthen board oversight of refining, renewable fuels, and ethanol operations, but it is unlikely to affect near-term financial performance.
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