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Valero Energy 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 9, 2026)

Reports
Material Agreements·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed March 9, 2026
Period End
March 5, 2026
Security
VLO
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K138

VLO filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 138 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Jan ’19Jan ’19
  2. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’21Mar ’21
  3. Leadership change8-K · May ’25May ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed March 9, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) announced the entry into a material definitive agreement on March 5, 2026, related to the issuance and sale of $850 milliona in aggregate principal amount of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036.

These notes are being offered under a shelf registration statement previously filed with the SEC, utilizing a prospectus supplement to provide specific terms of this offering. This move indicates Valero's strategy to secure long-term debt financing, likely to support ongoing operations, capital expenditures, or other strategic initiatives. Investors should note that the offering is expected to close on March 10, 2026.

The filing provides details on the underwriting syndicate, which includes prominent financial institutions such as SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. While this report details the agreement, it explicitly states it is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities, and such offers will be made only through a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Valero Energy Corp. entered into an underwriting agreement to issue $850 million in 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036.
  2. The offering is being made under a previously filed registration statement on Form S-3.
  3. The notes are being sold pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated March 5, 2026.
  4. The issuance and sale of the notes are scheduled to close on March 10, 2026.
  5. Key underwriters for the offering include SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.
  6. The filing includes various exhibits detailing the underwriting agreement, the indenture, and the terms and form of the notes.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the purpose of issuing these new Senior Notes?

    The filing does not explicitly state the specific use of proceeds for the $850 million in Senior Notes. However, such debt issuances are typically used to fund general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, refinancing existing debt, or for strategic acquisitions and investments.

  2. What is the interest rate and maturity date of the new notes?

    The new notes carry a coupon rate of 5.150% and mature in 2036, meaning they are 10-year senior notes.

  3. Who are the primary underwriters for this debt offering?

    The primary underwriters, acting as representatives of the several underwriters, are SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.

  4. When will the sale of these notes be finalized?

    The issuance and sale of the Senior Notes are expected to close on March 10, 2026.

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