Valero Energy has new board member Matthew Audette and changes pay for some directors.

Sep 18, 2026, 8:52 AM ETNew bossRead the original at sec.gov

Neutral

Valero added Matthew Audette to its board and named him to the Audit Committee. The $10,000 pay increases, 372 stock units and $101,667 pro-rata cash are small and routine, so they do not change the outlook for Valero.

VLO · Valero Energy Corporation

AI read · Neutral

The AI's read

A single board addition plus small director pay tweaks will not change Valero's operating business or cash flow. The new director will join the Audit Committee, which may slightly strengthen oversight. The $10,000 pay bumps, a 372-stock-unit grant and a $101,667 pro-rata cash retainer are small compared with Valero's size, so they are unlikely to affect the company's finances or strategy.

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