Valero 2002 Annual Report Download - page 31

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Much of the information provided in this report includes or is
based upon estimates, predictions, projections and other “forward-looking statements” (as defined in Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that involve various
risks and uncertainties. While these forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are
based, are made in good faith and reflect Valero’s current judgment regarding the direction of its business,
actual results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections,
assumptions, or other future performance suggested herein. Certain risks and uncertainties that may
affect Valero are detailed from time to time in its SEC reports, including Valero’s most recent Annual Report on
Form 10-K. The financial and other information provided in this summary annual report should be read in
conjunction with Valero Energy Corporation’s complete Financial Statements (including the notes) and
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. This and other
information about Valero is contained in Valero’s Notice of the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Proxy
Statement and Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. This document is provided to all stock-
holders of record as of February 24, 2003. In addition, persons may request, without charge, a Form 10-K by
writing or calling Valero’s Investor Relations Department. Valero’s 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the
Proxy Statement also may be accessed via our Internet website at: www.valero.com.
ANNUAL MEETING Valero’s annual meeting of stockholders will be held
on Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at the Westin La Cantera Resort,
16641 La Cantera Parkway, in San Antonio.
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION STOCK Valero’s common
stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker
symbol “VLO.”
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR Computershare Investor
Services has been appointed transfer agent, registrar and dividend disbursing
agent for Valero’s common stock. Inquiries with respect to stock accounts
and dividends and all requests to transfer certificates should be addressed to:
Computershare Investor Services
P.O. Box A3504
Chicago, IL 60690-3504
[phone]
DIVIDEND WITHHOLDING Under federal income tax law, you
are subject to certain penalties, as well as withholding with respect to your
dividend payments, if you have not provided Valero with your correct social
security number or other taxpayer identification number. For this reason,
any security holder who has not provided a taxpayer identification number
should obtain a Form W-9 (Payer’s Request for Taxpayer Identification
Number). To request a Form W-9, please contact Valero’s transfer agent and
registrar at the address shown above.
VALERO CORPORATE
HEADQUARTERS
One Valero Place
San Antonio, TX 78212-3186
[phone]
VALERO NORTH CAMPUS
6000 N. Loop 1604 W.
San Antonio, TX 78249-1112
[phone]
WEBSITE
www.valero.com
INVESTOR INQUIRIES
For investor inquiries, please contact:
Investor Relations Department
P.O. Box 500
San Antonio, TX 78292-0500
[phone] or [phone]
[phone] (fax)
[email protected]
MEDIA INQUIRIES
For media inquiries, please contact:
Corporate Communications Department
P.O. Box 500
San Antonio, TX 78292-0500
[phone] or [phone]
[phone] (fax)
[email protected]
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