Valero Energy Finalizes $850M Senior Notes Offering to Refinance Existing Debt

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Valero Energy Corporation has filed the final prospectus for its $850 million offering of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036, primarily intended to refinance existing debt.

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• Debt Offering Finalized

  Valero Energy Corporation completed the offering of $850 million aggregate principal amount of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036, formalizing the terms of the offering priced on March 5, 2026.

• Refinancing Existing Debt

  Approximately $672 million of the net proceeds will be used to repay existing debentures and senior notes maturing in 2026, including $100 million of 7.65% Debentures, $426 million of 3.400% Senior Notes, and $146 million of 4.375% Senior Notes.

• General Corporate Purposes

  The remaining net proceeds, after refinancing, will be allocated to general corporate purposes.

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This 424B5 filing formalizes the terms and pricing of the $850 million senior notes offering that was previously announced on March 5, 2026. The offering, representing a substantial capital raise for Valero, is primarily aimed at managing the company's debt maturity profile by repaying approximately $672 million of existing debentures and senior notes due in 2026. The remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. This debt issuance is a routine financial management activity for a company of Valero's size, ensuring liquidity and optimizing its debt structure.