Kruse Carol H. 4

What Happened

• Carol H. Kruse, a director of Valvoline Inc. (VVV), received an award of 4,300 restricted stock units (RSUs) on January 28, 2026. The grant is reported as a derivative award at $0.00 (no cash paid) and equals 4,300 potential shares upon settlement.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-01-28; Grant type: Award/Grant (code A); Amount: 4,300 RSUs; Reported price: $0.00.
• Reported value: $0 (derivative grant; value will depend on Valvoline share price at settlement).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Footnotes: (1) RSUs convert into Valvoline common stock on a one-for-one basis. (2) This represents an annual RSU award under the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. (3) RSUs vest and settle on the first anniversary of the grant date unless the director elects to defer settlement until separation from service.

Context

• This is a routine equity compensation grant to a director (not an open-market purchase or sale). The award is a derivative grant that will convert to common shares upon vesting; it does not indicate an immediate cash transaction or sale.