[Form 4] VALVOLINE INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valvoline Inc. (VVV) reported a Form 4 for its Chief Operating Officer, reflecting equity compensation activity tied to a prior performance award. On 11/19/2025, the officer acquired 2,054 shares of common stock through the vesting of performance share units (PSUs) from a FY23–FY25 award. On the same date, 627 shares were disposed of at $30.64 per share, typically to cover taxes, leaving 11,534 shares of common stock beneficially owned directly.

The PSUs were granted on November 29, 2022 and were earned based on adjusted net income goals over three one-year periods (FY23, FY24, FY25) and a three-year FY23–FY25 period, each weighted at 25%. The total award was also subject to a modifier based on Valvoline’s total shareholder return versus the S&P 400 MidCap 400 Index, with possible adjustments of -25%, 0%, or +25%. Based on performance, the Compensation Committee certified a PSU payout of 98.4% of target, which then converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

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^*

Fulcher Linne

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 VALVOLINE WAY

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/19/2025

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
Common Stock	11/19/2025		A		2,054(1)	A	(2)	12,161	D
Common Stock	11/19/2025		F		627	D	$30.64	11,534	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares earned from the FY23-FY25 Performance Share Unit (PSU) award granted on November 29, 2022, as certified by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Earned PSUs became 100% vested on the last day of the performance period. The PSUs were measured against adjusted net income performance goals over three separate one-year measurement periods for each of FY23, FY24 and FY25, and for a three-year measurement period between FY23-FY25. Each measurement period was weighted equally at 25%. The entire PSU was subject to a payment modifier (-25%, 0%, or +25%) based on Valvoline's FY23-FY25 total shareholder return (TSR) relative to the companies in the S&P 400 MidCap 400 Index. Based on Valvoline's adjusted net income and TSR performance, the Committee awarded a PSU payout equal to 98.4% of target.

2. PSUs convert into Valvoline Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ian C. Lofwall, Attorney-in-Fact	11/20/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Valvoline (VVV) disclose in this Form 4 filing?

The filing reports that Valvoline’s Chief Operating Officer acquired 2,054 shares of common stock on 11/19/2025 from the vesting of performance share units and disposed of 627 shares at $30.64 per share, resulting in 11,534 shares beneficially owned directly.

What is the source of the 2,054 Valvoline (VVV) shares acquired by the COO?

The 2,054 shares represent stock earned from the FY23–FY25 Performance Share Unit (PSU) award granted on November 29, 2022. These PSUs became fully vested at the end of the three-year performance period and converted into Valvoline common stock on a one-for-one basis.

How was the FY23–FY25 PSU award for Valvoline (VVV) measured and paid out?

The PSUs were measured against adjusted net income goals over three separate one-year periods (FY23, FY24, FY25) and one three-year FY23–FY25 period, with each measurement period weighted at 25%. The entire PSU was then adjusted by a modifier of -25%, 0%, or +25% based on Valvoline’s total shareholder return versus the S&P 400 MidCap 400 Index. The Compensation Committee certified a final payout equal to 98.4% of target.

How many Valvoline (VVV) shares does the COO own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions on 11/19/2025, the Chief Operating Officer beneficially owns 11,534 shares of Valvoline common stock in direct ownership.

Why were 627 Valvoline (VVV) shares disposed of at $30.64?

The Form 4 shows a disposition of 627 shares coded as transaction type F, at a price of $30.64 per share. This code typically indicates shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations in connection with the vesting of equity awards.

How do Valvoline (VVV) PSUs convert into common stock?

According to the disclosure, PSUs convert into Valvoline common stock on a one-for-one basis once they are earned and vested based on the specified performance criteria.