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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valvoline Inc. director Janet S. Wong reported receiving an annual equity award of 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units on January 28, 2026 under the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These units convert into Valvoline 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, Wong beneficially owns 4,300 derivative securities directly.

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^*

Wong Janet S.

(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)

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) director Janet S. Wong report?

Janet S. Wong reported receiving an annual grant of 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units from Valvoline Inc. This equity award was made under the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan and is reported as a derivative security on a Form 4 insider filing.

How many Valvoline (VVV) restricted stock units did Janet S. Wong receive?

She received 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units at a transaction price of $0 per unit. These units are granted as part of her director compensation and convert into Valvoline common stock on a one-for-one basis when they vest and settle.

When do Janet S. Wong’s Valvoline (VVV) restricted stock units vest and settle?

The restricted stock units vest and settle on the first anniversary of the January 28, 2026 grant date. However, the director can elect to defer settlement of the award, in which case settlement occurs upon her separation from service with Valvoline Inc.

What does the FY 2026 restricted stock unit award mean for Valvoline (VVV) stock?

The award grants 4,300 units that each convert into one share of Valvoline common stock upon settlement. It reflects routine director equity compensation under the company’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan rather than an open-market purchase or sale of existing Valvoline shares.

How is Janet S. Wong’s ownership reported after this Valvoline (VVV) Form 4 transaction?

After the transaction, Janet S. Wong is reported as beneficially owning 4,300 derivative securities directly. These represent the FY 2026 restricted stock units granted, which will convert into an equal number of Valvoline common shares when they vest and are settled.

Under what plan were the Valvoline (VVV) restricted stock units granted to Janet S. Wong?

The 4,300 restricted stock units were granted pursuant to the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan provides for equity-based awards to directors, and this specific grant represents Wong’s annual award of FY 2026 restricted stock units under that program.