[8-K] VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valero Energy (VLO) announced a planned CFO transition. The Board appointed Homer Bhullar as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. He will serve as Valero’s Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer upon assuming the role. Jason Fraser submitted notice of his retirement as Executive Vice President and CFO effective at the close of business on December 31, 2025, and as an employee in the first quarter of 2026.

Bhullar has led investor relations and finance since April 29, 2021, and previously held business development and corporate development roles after joining Valero in 2014, following investment banking roles at J.P. Morgan and Citigroup. Effective January 1, 2026, his compensation will include base salary of $770,000 (from $500,000), a bonus target of 85% of base salary (from 75%), and a long‑term incentive target of 350% of base salary (from 220%).

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Orderly CFO succession with defined effective dates and pay terms.

Valero outlines a clear timeline: Jason Fraser retires as CFO on December 31, 2025, and Homer Bhullar becomes CFO on January 1, 2026. Naming Bhullar as both Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer consolidates accountability under one executive.

Compensation terms effective January 1, 2026 include base salary of $770,000, bonus target at 85% of salary, and long‑term incentives at 350% of salary. These figures align with senior CFO packages at large-cap energy peers in structure, though actual competitiveness depends on broader peer data not provided here.

The transition plan reduces uncertainty by specifying roles and dates. Actual impact on financial policy or capital allocation will depend on management disclosures in subsequent updates.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2025

VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-13175		74-1828067
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Valero Way San Antonio, Texas		78249
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (210) 345-2000

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		VLO		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR § 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR § 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 28, 2025, the Board of Directors of Valero Energy Corporation (the “Company” or “Valero”) appointed Homer Bhullar, who has served as the Company’s Vice President-Investor Relations and Finance since April 29, 2021, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of January 1, 2026. Mr. Bhullar will succeed Jason Fraser, who on October 28, 2025, submitted notice of his retirement as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on the close of business on December 31, 2025, and as an employee in the first quarter of 2026. Mr. Bhullar will be the Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of the Company, effective upon his appointment as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Mr. Bhullar, age 44, has significant leadership experience at the Company, having served as the Company’s Vice-President Investor Relations and Finance since April 29, 2021. As Vice President-Investor Relations and Finance, in addition to overseeing the Company’s investor relations and finance functions, Mr. Bhullar oversees the Company’s strategic communications, public relations, advertising, and community engagement. He previously served as Vice President Investor Relations from January 2019 to April 29, 2021, as Vice President, Business Development from July 2018 through December 2018, as Director Business Development, from May 2015 to July 2018, and as Director Corporate Development, from June 2014 to May 2015. Prior to joining the Company in 2014, he was an investment banker focused on the energy sector at J.P. Morgan and Citigroup. Mr. Bhullar holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and an MBA with a focus on investment management and energy finance, both from the University of Texas at Austin.

In connection with Mr. Bhullar’s appointment as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Bhullar’s annual base salary will be increased from $500,000 to $770,000, his bonus target percentage will be increased from 75% to 85% of base salary, and his long-term incentive target percentage will be increased from 220% to 350% of base salary, in each case effective as of January 1, 2026.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The disclosure in this Item 7.01 is being furnished in connection with Valero’s issuance of a press release on October 31, 2025, relating to the matters described in Item 5.02 above. The press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01

The information in Items 7.01 and 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished, not “filed,” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Valero under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified in such filing as being incorporated by reference in such filing. The furnishing of the information in Items 7.01 and 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by Valero that such information is material or complete, or that investors should consider such information before making an investment or voting decision with respect to any security of Valero or any of its affiliates.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit hereto that state Valero’s or its management’s expectations or predictions of the future are forward-looking statements intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act. The forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit hereto include the expected timing of Mr. Bhullar’s election as Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Fraser’s retirement from such position and as an employee. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially from those expressed, suggested, or forecasted in such forward-looking statements based on numerous factors, including those outside of Valero’s control, such as legislative or political changes or developments, market dynamics, cyberattacks, weather events, and other matters affecting Valero’s operations and financial performance or the demand for Valero’s products. These factors also include, but are not limited to, the uncertainties that remain with respect to current or contemplated legal, political or regulatory developments that are adverse to or restrict refining and marketing operations, or that impose taxes or penalties on profits, windfalls, or margins above a certain level, tariffs and their effects on trading relationships, global geopolitical and other conflicts and tensions, the impact of inflation on margins and costs, economic activity levels, and the adverse effects the foregoing may have on Valero’s business plan, strategy, operations and financial performance. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should also consider the risk factors and other cautionary statements contained in our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and available on Valero’s website at www.valero.com.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1		Press release dated October 29, 2025
104		The cover page from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION
Date: October 29, 2025				by:		/s/ Richard J. Walsh
						Richard J. Walsh
						Executive Vice President and General Counsel

FAQ

When will Valero (VLO) change its CFO?

Jason Fraser retires as CFO on December 31, 2025; Homer Bhullar becomes CFO on January 1, 2026.

Who is Valero’s incoming CFO and what roles will he assume?

Homer Bhullar will be Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and will serve as Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.

What are the compensation terms for Homer Bhullar as CFO?

Effective January 1, 2026: base salary $770,000, bonus target 85% of base salary, long‑term incentive target 350% of base salary.

What changes from Bhullar’s prior compensation at Valero (VLO)?

Base salary increases from $500,000 to $770,000, bonus target from 75% to 85%, and long‑term incentive target from 220% to 350% of base salary.

What is Jason Fraser’s retirement timing from Valero (VLO)?

He retires as CFO on December 31, 2025 and as an employee in the first quarter of 2026.

Did Valero (VLO) provide a press release on the CFO transition?

Yes. A press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.