Valvoline (VVV) director awarded 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valvoline Inc. director Gerald Evans received an annual equity award in the form of restricted stock units. On 01/28/2026, he was granted 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units at a price of $0 per unit under the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

The restricted stock units convert into Valvoline common stock on a one-for-one basis. They vest and settle on the first anniversary of the grant date, unless Evans elects to defer settlement until separation from service. Following this award, he beneficially owns 4,300 derivative securities directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Evans Gerald

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	FY 2026 Restricted Stock Units	4,300	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: FY 2026 Restricted Stock Units — 4,300 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Restricted stock units convert into Valvoline common stock on a one-for-one basis. Represents annual award of restricted stock units pursuant to the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest and settle on the first anniversary of the grant date, unless the director elects to defer settlement of the award until separation from service.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Evans Gerald

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 VALVOLINE WAY

SUITE 100

(Street)

LEXINGTON KY 40509

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VALVOLINE INC [ VVV ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/28/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
FY 2026 Restricted Stock Units	(1)	01/28/2026		A		4,300(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	4,300	$0	4,300	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units convert into Valvoline common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. Represents annual award of restricted stock units pursuant to the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

3. The restricted stock units vest and settle on the first anniversary of the grant date, unless the director elects to defer settlement of the award until separation from service.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ian C. Lofwall, Attorney-in-Fact	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Valvoline (VVV) report for Gerald Evans?

Valvoline reported that director Gerald Evans received 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units on January 28, 2026. These units were granted at a price of $0 per unit as an annual award under Valvoline Inc.’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan for director compensation.

How many restricted stock units did Valvoline (VVV) grant to director Gerald Evans?

Gerald Evans was granted 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units. This grant is described as his annual award under the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan and is recorded as a direct holding, with 4,300 derivative securities beneficially owned following the reported transaction.

What are the vesting terms of Gerald Evans’ 2026 Valvoline restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units granted to Gerald Evans vest and settle on the first anniversary of the January 28, 2026 grant date. He may alternatively elect to defer settlement of the award until separation from service, providing flexibility in when he ultimately receives Valvoline common stock.

How do Gerald Evans’ Valvoline restricted stock units convert into common stock?

Each restricted stock unit granted to Gerald Evans converts into one share of Valvoline common stock. The form specifies a one-for-one conversion ratio, meaning his 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units correspond to 4,300 underlying shares upon vesting and settlement or deferred settlement.

What is the transaction code and price for Gerald Evans’ Valvoline Form 4 award?

The Form 4 lists transaction code "A" for an acquisition of derivative securities and shows a transaction price of $0 per restricted stock unit. This characterizes the grant as a compensation award rather than an open-market purchase, consistent with the company’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Is Gerald Evans’ ownership in the Valvoline restricted stock units direct or indirect?

The filing reports Gerald Evans’ ownership of the 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units as direct. The ownership form is marked "D" for direct, and no footnotes indicate that the units are held through a separate trust, partnership, or other related entity on his behalf.