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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valvoline Inc. director Jennifer Lynn Slater received an equity award in the form of restricted stock units. On 01/28/2026, she was granted 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units at a price of $0 per unit under the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Each restricted stock unit converts into one share of Valvoline common stock. The units vest and settle on the first anniversary of the grant date, unless the director chooses to defer settlement until separation from service. Following this grant, she 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^*

Slater Jennifer Lynn

(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 insider transaction did Valvoline (VVV) report for Jennifer Lynn Slater?

Valvoline reported that director Jennifer Lynn Slater received 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units on 01/28/2026. These units were granted at $0 per unit as part of her annual equity compensation and are settled in Valvoline common stock.

How many Valvoline (VVV) restricted stock units were granted in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units to director Jennifer Lynn Slater. Each unit is designed to convert into one share of Valvoline common stock when vested and settled, providing stock-based compensation instead of immediate cash.

When do Jennifer Lynn Slater’s Valvoline (VVV) FY 2026 RSUs vest?

The FY 2026 restricted stock units vest and settle on the first anniversary of the 01/28/2026 grant date. The director can alternatively elect to defer settlement of the vested award until her separation from service, delaying receipt of the underlying common shares.

What does one-for-one conversion mean for Valvoline (VVV) restricted stock units?

One-for-one conversion means each restricted stock unit becomes one share of Valvoline common stock upon settlement. For this award, 4,300 restricted stock units will equate to 4,300 common shares when they vest and are settled, assuming no deferral or forfeiture conditions apply.

Under which plan were the Valvoline (VVV) FY 2026 RSUs granted?

The FY 2026 restricted stock units were granted under the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation to eligible participants, and this specific grant represents the annual award for director Jennifer Lynn Slater in fiscal year 2026.

Is the Valvoline (VVV) Form 4 transaction a purchase or an award?

The Form 4 reflects an award, not an open-market purchase. Director Jennifer Lynn Slater received 4,300 restricted stock units coded as an “A” transaction, indicating a grant or award of derivative securities rather than a cash-financed stock acquisition.