Valvoline (VVV) COO granted FY 2026 stock rights and RSU awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valvoline Inc. reported new equity awards for its chief operating officer. On 11/25/2025, the officer received FY 2026 stock appreciation rights covering 9,810 shares of Valvoline common stock at an exercise price of $31.62 per share, expiring on 11/25/2035. Fifty percent of these rights vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, with 25% vesting on each of the second and third anniversaries.

The officer also received FY 2026 restricted stock units for 4,150 shares of Valvoline common stock. These units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Both awards are reported as directly owned derivative securities and reflect part of the executive’s stock-based compensation.

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)
11/25/2025

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
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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 Stock Appreciation Right	$31.62	11/25/2025		A		9,810		(1)	11/25/2035	Common Stock	9,810	$0	9,810	D
FY 2026 Restricted Stock Units	(2)	11/25/2025		A		4,150		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	4,150	$0	4,150	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Fifty percent (50%) of the Stock Appreciation Rights vested on the first anniversary of the grant date and 25% vested on each of the second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

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

3. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ian C. Lofwall, Attorney-in-Fact	11/28/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Valvoline disclosed that its chief operating officer received FY 2026 stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units as part of equity compensation on 11/25/2025.

How many stock appreciation rights were granted to the Valvoline (VVV) officer?

The officer was granted 9,810 FY 2026 stock appreciation rights, each tied to Valvoline common stock with an exercise price of $31.62 per share and an expiration date of 11/25/2035.

What is the vesting schedule for the Valvoline FY 2026 stock appreciation rights?

For the FY 2026 stock appreciation rights, 50% vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, and 25% vest on each of the second and third anniversaries.

How many restricted stock units did the Valvoline (VVV) COO receive and how do they settle?

The chief operating officer received 4,150 FY 2026 restricted stock units. Each RSU converts into one share of Valvoline common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting.

What is the vesting schedule for the FY 2026 restricted stock units at Valvoline?

The FY 2026 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Are the Valvoline (VVV) equity awards held directly or indirectly by the reporting person?

Both the stock appreciation rights and the restricted stock units are reported as being held in direct ownership by the reporting person.