Valvoline (VVV) director Carol Kruse receives 4,300 FY 2026 RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valvoline Inc. director Carol H. Kruse received an annual 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 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 elects to defer settlement until separation from service. Following this grant, she beneficially owns 4,300 derivative securities directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kruse Carol H.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	FY 2026 Restricted Stock Units	4,300	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: FY 2026 Restricted Stock Units — 4,300 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Restricted stock units convert into Valvoline common stock on a one-for-one basis. Represents annual award of restricted stock units pursuant to the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. 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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Kruse Carol H.

(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) director Carol H. Kruse report?

Valvoline director Carol H. Kruse reported receiving 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units on 01/28/2026. These units were granted at a price of $0 as part of her annual equity compensation under the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

How many Valvoline (VVV) restricted stock units were granted to Carol H. Kruse?

Carol H. Kruse was granted 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Valvoline common stock, subject to vesting and settlement conditions described in the company’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

When do Carol H. Kruse’s Valvoline (VVV) restricted stock units vest and settle?

The restricted stock units vest and settle on the first anniversary of the 01/28/2026 grant date. However, the director may elect to defer settlement of the award until separation from service, affecting when she actually receives the underlying shares.

What is the conversion ratio for Carol H. Kruse’s Valvoline (VVV) restricted stock units?

Each restricted stock unit converts into one share of Valvoline common stock on a one-for-one basis. This means the 4,300 units granted to Carol H. Kruse correspond to 4,300 potential shares upon vesting and settlement, assuming no deferral changes.

Under which plan were the Valvoline (VVV) restricted stock units granted to Carol H. Kruse?

The 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units were granted under the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan governs equity-based awards to eligible participants, including directors, and sets the terms for vesting, settlement, and share delivery.

How many derivative securities does Carol H. Kruse beneficially own after this Valvoline (VVV) grant?

After the grant of 4,300 FY 2026 restricted stock units, Carol H. Kruse beneficially owns 4,300 derivative securities directly. These represent her outstanding restricted stock units linked to Valvoline common stock, subject to the plan’s vesting and settlement rules.