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Rhea-AI Summary

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) announced a mental-health awareness partnership with student athletes from Ohio State University and University of Tennessee for Suicide Prevention Month on Sept. 22, 2025. The campaign uses the tagline "Protect What Matters" and will donate $1 per social share to Nationwide Children's Hospital and East Tennessee Children's Hospital, capped at $5,000 each.

The company cited CDC data on elevated suicide rates in auto repair roles, noted it employs over 11,000 people across ~1,000 service centers, and referenced prior CAMS training with KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky. Additional mental-health partnerships will be announced.

Key Figures

Donation per share $1 Per social media share to children’s hospitals, capped amounts apply

Donation cap per hospital $5,000 Maximum donation per hospital tied to campaign engagement

Employees 11,000 people Valvoline Inc. workforce across company-owned service centers

Company-owned centers 1,000 centers Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Great Canadian Oil Change locations

Market Reality Check

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Volume Volume 9,399,710 is at 0.6x the 20-day average, indicating quieter trading. low

Technical Price $4.91 is trading above the $3.66 200-day MA, signaling a sustained uptrend.

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Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 04	Strategic investment	Positive	+7.7%	Investment in EeroQ to advance “Quantum Made in USA” strategy.
Dec 03	Strategic update	Positive	+7.8%	Provence gathering outlining 2026/2030 vision and reaffirmed guidance.
Dec 01	Satellite launch	Positive	-6.5%	Successful WISeSat launch aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 mission.
Nov 25	Product milestone	Positive	+3.4%	Launch of QS7001 quantum‑resistant secure element with CNSA 2.0 compliance.
Nov 24	Leadership change	Positive	+10.1%	Appointment of Group AI Officer to drive AI integration across products.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has been largely positive and the stock most often reacted with gains, with one notable selloff on a successful satellite launch.

Recent Company History

Over the last few weeks, SEALSQ released a series of positive updates. On Nov 24–25, it highlighted a quantum‑resistant QS7001 chip in volume production and appointed a Group AI Officer, with shares rising after both. A Dec 1 satellite launch drew a negative reaction despite operational success. Subsequent strategy and quantum investment news on Dec 3–4 again saw solid gains. Today’s announcement fits into an ongoing narrative of strategic initiatives and technology‑focused positioning.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement focuses on a mental health awareness partnership and philanthropic commitments, which are positive from a corporate responsibility standpoint but carry limited direct financial detail. In context, SEALSQ’s recent trajectory has centered on quantum‑resistant chips, satellite launches, and strategic investments, with shares trading above the 200‑day moving average yet still well below the $11 52‑week high. Investors may watch how future technology milestones, capital structure updates, and execution against the quantum strategy evolve.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Top Student Athletes from Ohio State University and the University of Tennessee Encourage Everyone to "Protect What Matters" During Suicide Prevention Month

LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced it is partnering with student athletes from Ohio State University and the University of Tennessee to encourage mental wellbeing and share the sentiment of "Protect What Matters" during Suicide Prevention Month.

"At Valvoline Inc., we understand how important regular preventive maintenance is to protect your vehicle," said Laura Carpenter, Chief Customer Officer, Valvoline Inc. "During Suicide Prevention Month and throughout the year, we want people to protect their mental health, too. We're excited to partner with student athletes from Ohio State University and the University of Tennessee to help bring awareness to the importance of taking care of your mental health."

Carnell Tate, wide receiver for Ohio State University, as well as University of Tennessee softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens and basketball forward Cade Phillips will be sharing their mental health tips and messages. For every share the posts receive, $1 will be donated to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, up to $5,000 each.

Data from the Centers for Disease Control found that men working in auto repair and maintenance service positions have a suicide rate double that of those working in other industries. Valvoline Inc. employs more than 11,000 people across its 1,000 company-owned Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Great Canadian Oil Change service centers and is focusing its community involvement and corporate donations on efforts that reduce mental health stigmas and drive better mental health outcomes.

Earlier this year, the company partnered with KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky to provide Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) training for KVC Kentucky clinicians. Valvoline Inc. plans to announce additional mental health partnerships in the coming weeks.

Valvoline Inc. worked closely on the NIL activities with Learfield's corporate development team in conjunction with Ohio State Sports Properties and The Vol Network, the locally based teams of Learfield – the media and technology company powering college athletics.

About Valvoline Inc.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) delivers quick, easy, trusted service at more than 2,100 franchised and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The company completes more than 28 million services annually system-wide, from 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including 11,000 team members who are working to grow the core business, expand the company's retail network, and plan for the vehicles of the future. For more information, visit vioc.com.

About Ohio State Athletics
The Ohio State University Department of Athletics is one of the most visible, respected and accomplished programs in the nation. It ranks among the largest in terms of number of student-athletes – over 1,000 – and in number of varsity sports (36). The department is committed to providing its student-athletes with the finest in academic and athletics support in order to ensure a quality and life-enhancing experience. The department maintains entirely self-supporting operations. No student fees, tax dollars or university funds are used to support the programs of the Department of Athletics.

About Learfield
Learfield is the media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield's presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors' Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

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FAQ

What did Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) announce on September 22, 2025 about Suicide Prevention Month?

Valvoline announced a mental-health awareness campaign with Ohio State and Tennessee student athletes using the tagline "Protect What Matters" and a donation mechanism tied to social shares.

How much will Valvoline donate per social share and what are the donation caps?

Valvoline will donate $1 per share to each hospital, with caps of $5,000 to Nationwide Children's Hospital and $5,000 to East Tennessee Children's Hospital.

Which student athletes are participating in Valvoline's VVV campaign?

Participants named include Carnell Tate (Ohio State wide receiver), Karlyn Pickens (Tennessee softball pitcher) and Cade Phillips (Tennessee basketball forward).

What workforce and operational facts did Valvoline cite in the announcement?

Valvoline said it employs more than 11,000 people across about 1,000 company-owned service centers and referenced CDC data on suicide rates in auto repair roles.

Has Valvoline previously acted on mental-health initiatives before this Sept. 22, 2025 announcement?

Yes; earlier in the year Valvoline partnered with KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky to provide CAMS training for KVC Kentucky clinicians.