Valvoline (VVV) CEO acquires 4,778 deferred stock units via pay deferral

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valvoline Inc. reported that its President & CEO, who also serves as a director, acquired deferred stock units tied to company common shares. On 12/11/2025, the executive received 4,778 deferred stock units at a price of $30.53 per unit under the Valvoline Inc. 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees. These units were acquired through partial deferral of the executive’s bi-weekly salary and fiscal 2025 incentive compensation payment.

Each deferred stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Valvoline common stock in the future. The shares become payable upon an unforeseeable emergency, or the executive’s death, disability, or separation from service, in line with the terms of the deferred compensation plan. Following this transaction, the executive beneficially owned 15,157 derivative securities related to Valvoline common stock, held directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Flees Lori Ann

Role President & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	4,778	$30.53	$146K

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 15,157 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Valvoline common stock upon distribution from the Valvoline Inc. 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees (the "Deferred Compensation Plan"). Represents the number of deferred stock units acquired under the Deferred Compensation through the partial deferral of the Reporting Person's bi-weekly salary and fiscal 2025 incentive compensation payment. Shares of Valvoline Common Stock become payable in respect of the units upon the event of an unforeseeable emergency (as defined in the Deferred Compensation Plan) or the Reporting Person's death, disability or separation from service, in accordance with the terms of the Deferred Compensation Plan.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Flees Lori Ann

(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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President & CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/11/2025

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
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	12/11/2025		A		4,778(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	4,778	$30.53	15,157	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Valvoline common stock upon distribution from the Valvoline Inc. 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees (the "Deferred Compensation Plan").

2. Represents the number of deferred stock units acquired under the Deferred Compensation through the partial deferral of the Reporting Person's bi-weekly salary and fiscal 2025 incentive compensation payment.

3. Shares of Valvoline Common Stock become payable in respect of the units upon the event of an unforeseeable emergency (as defined in the Deferred Compensation Plan) or the Reporting Person's death, disability or separation from service, in accordance with the terms of the Deferred Compensation Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ian C. Lofwall, Attorney-in-Fact	12/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Valvoline (VVV) report in this Form 4?

Valvoline reported that its President & CEO, who is also a director, acquired 4,778 deferred stock units tied to Valvoline common stock on 12/11/2025 under the company’s deferred compensation plan.

How were the 4,778 deferred stock units for Valvoline (VVV) acquired?

The 4,778 deferred stock units were acquired through the partial deferral of the reporting person’s bi-weekly salary and fiscal 2025 incentive compensation payment into the Valvoline Inc. 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees.

What does each deferred stock unit represent for Valvoline (VVV)?

Each deferred stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Valvoline common stock upon distribution from the Valvoline Inc. 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees.

When do the Valvoline (VVV) deferred stock units become payable to the executive?

Shares of Valvoline common stock become payable in respect of the units upon an unforeseeable emergency, or the reporting person’s death, disability, or separation from service, as provided in the deferred compensation plan.

How many derivative securities did the Valvoline (VVV) CEO own after this transaction?

After this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 15,157 derivative securities related to Valvoline common stock, held directly.

What was the transaction price for the Valvoline (VVV) deferred stock units?

The transaction reports a price of $30.53 per deferred stock unit for the 4,778 units acquired on 12/11/2025.