SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): FEB 27, 2003 VALERO L.P. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-16417 74-2958817 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) ONE VALERO PLACE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78212 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (210) 370-2000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) EXHIBIT Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit ----------- ---------------------- 99.1 News Release dated February 27, 2003, with respect to Valero L.P.'s earnings guidance for the first quarter of 2003. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On February 27, 2003, Valero L.P. issued a press release regarding first quarter of 2003 earnings guidance. The full text of the press release is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The exhibit is not filed but is furnished hereto pursuant to Regulation FD. SIGNATURES 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 thereunto duly authorized. Valero L.P. By: Riverwalk Logistics, L.P. its general partner By: Valero GP, LLC its general partner Dated: February 27, 2003 By: /s/ Bradley C. Barron --------------------- Name: Bradley C. Barron Title: Corporate Secretary