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 27, 2005
VALERO L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
1-16417 |
74-2956831 |
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State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer |
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Of incorporation |
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Identification No.) |
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One Valero Way |
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San Antonio, Texas |
78249 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (210) 345-2000
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Item 1.01 |
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
Upon recommendation from its Compensation Committee, on Ocober 27, 2005, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Valero GP, LLC (“Valero GP”), the general partner of Riverwalk Logistics, L.P., the general partner of the registrant, Valero L.P., approved certain long-term incentive awards for its named executive officers (as defined in Item 402(a)(3) of Regulation S-K).
Unit Options. Options to purchase common units of Valero L.P. (the “Options”) were issued to five named executives of Valero GP in the quantities listed below. The Options were granted pursuant to the Valero GP, LLC 2000 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2000 LTIP”). The Options have a term of 7 years and will vest in annual one-fifth increments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. The Options have an exercise price of $57.51, representing the fair market value of Valero L.P.’s common units on the date of grant. The Options are subject to forfeiture as provided in the 2000 LTIP.
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Executive |
Unit Options |
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Curtis V. Anastasio |
13,450 |
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Steven A. Blank |
7,225 |
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James R. Bluntzer |
5,400 |
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Mary F. Morgan |
4,050 |
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Thomas R. Shoaf |
2,825 |
Restricted units. Restricted units of Valero L.P. (“Restricted Units”) were issued to five named executives of Valero GP in the quantities listed below. The Restricted Units were granted pursuant to the 2000 LTIP. The Restricted Units will vest in annual one-fifth increments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. The Restricted Units are subject to forfeiture prior to vesting per the terms of the 2000 LTIP.
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Executive |
Restricted Units |
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Curtis V. Anastasio |
4,500 |
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Steven A. Blank |
2,420 |
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James R. Bluntzer |
1,810 |
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Mary F. Morgan |
1,350 |
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Thomas R. Shoaf |
950 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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VALERO L.P. | ||||
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Riverwalk Logistics, L.P. | |||
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Valero GP, LLC | |||
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Date: November 1, 2005 |
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/s/Bradley C. Barron | |||
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Name: |
Bradley C. Barron | |||
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Corporate Secretary | |||