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Valero (VLO) director awarded 939 stock units vesting at 2027 meeting

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WILKINS RAYFORD JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Valero Energy Corporation director Rayford Wilkins Jr received a grant of 939 stock units on May 7, 2026. Each stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Valero common stock and was awarded as compensation.

The stock units are scheduled to vest at Valero’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, and are subject to a further one-year holding requirement under a Stock Unit Award Agreement. After this grant, Wilkins Jr holds 939 stock units directly.

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Insider WILKINS RAYFORD JR
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Units 939 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Units — 939 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Stock units granted 939 stock units Grant to director on May 7, 2026
Total stock units after grant 939 stock units Holdings following transaction
Grant price per unit $0.0000 per unit Non-cash stock unit award
Vesting event 2027 annual meeting Scheduled vesting date for stock units
Post-vesting hold 1 year Holding requirement after vesting
Stock Units financial
"Each stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock."
Stock units are individual pieces of ownership in a company, like slices of a pie that together make up the whole business. They matter to investors because each unit represents a claim on the company’s assets, profits and sometimes voting power, and changes in the number or value of these units affect ownership percentages, potential dividends and share dilution — all of which influence an investment’s worth.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"The stock units are scheduled to vest at Valero Energy Corporation's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders"
Stock Unit Award Agreement financial
"subject to a one-year hold requirement per the terms of a Stock Unit Award Agreement"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
WILKINS RAYFORD JR
(Last)(First)(Middle)
P.O. BOX 696000
(Street)
SAN ANTONIO TEXAS 78269-6000
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX [ VLO ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Units(1)05/07/2026A939 (1) (1)Common Stock939(1)939D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock. The stock units are scheduled to vest at Valero Energy Corporation's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, subject to a one-year hold requirement per the terms of a Stock Unit Award Agreement.
Remarks:
/s/ Ethan A. Jones as Attorney-in-Fact for Rayford Wilkins Jr.05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Valero Energy (VLO) director Rayford Wilkins Jr receive in this Form 4?

Rayford Wilkins Jr received a grant of 939 stock units as director compensation. Each unit represents a right to one share of Valero common stock, subject to vesting at the 2027 annual meeting and a one-year post-vesting holding requirement.

When do Rayford Wilkins Jr’s Valero (VLO) stock units vest?

The 939 stock units are scheduled to vest at Valero Energy Corporation’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. After vesting, a one-year holding requirement applies under the Stock Unit Award Agreement before the related shares can be freely transferred.

How many Valero (VLO) stock units does Rayford Wilkins Jr hold after this transaction?

Following the grant, Rayford Wilkins Jr holds a total of 939 stock units directly. These units are tied to Valero common stock, vest at the 2027 annual meeting, and remain subject to a one-year holding period after vesting under the award terms.

Is this Valero (VLO) Form 4 a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

This Form 4 reflects a compensation grant, not an open-market stock purchase. The 939 stock units were awarded at no cash cost as a grant, with each unit representing a future right to receive one Valero common share upon vesting and holding compliance.

What is a stock unit in the context of Valero (VLO) director compensation?

A stock unit is a right to receive one share of common stock at a later date, usually after vesting conditions are met. For Valero, each stock unit granted to the director equals one common share, vesting at the 2027 annual meeting with a one-year holding requirement.