Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) awards director 4,300 FY 2026 restricted units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valvoline Inc. reported that director Charles M. Sonsteby received an award of 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units on January 28, 2026. The units were granted at a price of $0 under the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

The restricted stock units vest and settle on the first anniversary of the grant date, unless the director elects to defer settlement until separation from service. Following this grant, Sonsteby beneficially owns 4,300 derivative securities directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider SONSTEBY CHARLES M

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.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SONSTEBY CHARLES M

(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 did Valvoline (VVV) disclose about Charles M. Sonsteby in this Form 4?

Valvoline disclosed that director Charles M. Sonsteby received 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units on January 28, 2026. These derivative securities were granted at $0 under the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan and are directly beneficially owned following the transaction.

How many restricted stock units did Valvoline (VVV) grant to director Charles M. Sonsteby?

Valvoline granted 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units to director Charles M. Sonsteby. The units convert into Valvoline common stock on a one-for-one basis, providing potential future equity, subject to vesting and settlement conditions described in the filing’s footnotes.

When do Charles M. Sonsteby’s FY 2026 restricted stock units at Valvoline (VVV) vest?

The FY 2026 restricted stock units vest and settle on the first anniversary of the January 28, 2026 grant date. However, the director may elect to defer settlement of the award until separation from service, which would delay receipt of the underlying common shares.

What plan governs the FY 2026 restricted stock unit award reported by Valvoline (VVV)?

The award is granted under the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Form 4 notes that the 4,300 restricted stock units represent an annual equity award to the director, with one-for-one conversion into Valvoline common stock upon vesting and settlement.