Valero 2005 Annual Report Download - page 35

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 Consolidated
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 2006 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders Proxy Statement and Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2005. This document is provided to all stockholders of record
as of March 1, 2006. In addition, persons may request, without charge, a Form
10-K by writing or calling Valero’s Investor Relations Department. Valero’s
2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Proxy Statement also may be
accessed via our web site at: www.valero.com.
ANNUAL MEETING
Valero’s annual meeting of stockholders will
be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2006,
at Valero’s corporate headquarters located
at One Valero Way (near the southwest
corner of the intersection of I.H. 10 and
Loop 1604 West) in San Antonio, Texas.
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION
COMMON 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 LLC
2 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60602
[phone]
[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 Way
San Antonio, TX 78249-1616
[phone]
WEB SITE
www.valero.com
INVESTOR INQUIRIES
For investor inquiries, please contact:
Investor Relations Department
P.O. Box 696000
San Antonio, TX 78269-6000
[phone] or [phone]
[phone] (fax)
[e-mail]
MEDIA INQUIRIES
For media inquiries, please contact:
Corporate Communications Department
P.O. Box 696000
San Antonio, TX 78269-6000
[phone] or [phone]
[phone] (fax)
[e-mail]
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
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