# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001674910
**File Stem:** 0001674910-25-000134
**Filing Date:** 2025-11
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001674910-25-000134.hdr.sgml**: 20251119

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001674910-25-000134

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251113

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251119

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251119

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** VALVOLINE INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001674910
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS OF PETROLEUM &  COAL [2990]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 300939371
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-37884
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251500042

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 100 VALVOLINE WAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 100
- **CITY:** LEXINGTON
- **STATE:** KY
- **ZIP:** 40509
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 859-357-2591

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 100 VALVOLINE WAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 100
- **CITY:** LEXINGTON
- **STATE:** KY
- **ZIP:** 40509

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM 8-K**

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)**

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2025

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**VALVOLINE INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Kentucky 001-37884 30-0939371 <br> (State or other jurisdictionof incorporation) (CommissionFile Number) (I.R.S. EmployerIdentification No.)

100 Valvoline Way

Lexington, KY 40509

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(859) 357-7777

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| <u>Title of each class</u> | <u>Trading Symbol(s)</u> | <u>Name of each exchange on which registered</u> |
| Common stock, par value $0.01 per share | VVV | New York Stock Exchange |
| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). |

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| | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
| If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. | If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. | ☐ |

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| **<u>Item 5.02.</u>** | **<u>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.</u>** |

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On November 13, 2025, Mary J. Twinem and Vada O. Manager notified the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Valvoline Inc. (the "Company") of their intention not to stand for reelection and to retire as members of the Board, effective as of the date of the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("2026 Annual Meeting"). The Company is extremely grateful to Ms. Twinem and Mr. Manager for their service on the Board, including Ms. Twinem's leadership as Chair of the Audit Committee and Mr. Manager's leadership as Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee. Ms. Twinem's and Mr. Manager's retirement from the Board did not result from any disagreement with the Company.

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| **<u>Item 8.01.</u>** | **<u>Other Events.</u>** |

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On November 19, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board has nominated Janet Wong and Chris Carr to stand for election to the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting. A copy of the press release announcing the nominations of Ms. Wong and Mr. Carr and the retirements of Ms. Twinem and Mr. Manager from the Board is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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| **<u>Item 9.01.</u>** | **<u>Financial Statements and Exhibits.</u>** |
| (d) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | <u>[Valvoline Inc. Press Release, dated November 19, 2025.](ex991valvolineincpressrele.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | **VALVOLINE INC.** | **VALVOLINE INC.** |
| Date: November 19, 2025 | By: | /s/ Julie M. O'Daniel |
|  |  | Julie M. O'Daniel |
|  |  | Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

![image_0a.jpg](image_0a.jpg)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**PRESS RELEASE**

**Valvoline Inc. Announces Nomination of Janet Wong and Chris Carr to its Board of Directors and Retirement of Board Members Mary Twinem and Vada Manager**

*Janet Wong and Chris Carr bring extensive financial and retail expertise <br>to the Board* 

LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 19, 2025 – Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced that Janet S. Wong and Chris Carr have been nominated to stand for election to Valvoline Inc.'s Board of Directors at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board nominated Janet Wong and Chris Carr to succeed long-time directors, Mary J. Twinem and Vada O. Manager, who have shared their intention to retire from the Board as of the 2026 Annual Meeting. Janet Wong will replace Mary Twinem as the Audit Committee Chair after her election in January.

"We look forward to welcoming both Janet and Chris to Valvoline Inc.'s Board of Directors," said Richard Freeland, Chairman of the Board. "Each brings decades of senior executive and board experience. Janet's financial expertise and her background in advising high-growth companies will be invaluable as we continue to deliver sustainable network growth. Chris's deep retail leadership experience will help guide us as we continue to elevate our industry-leading operational excellence."

"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would also like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to Mary and Vada who have been exemplary board members during their nine years of service to Valvoline Inc. Since joining the Board at the Company's IPO in 2016, Mary's and Vada's contributions to the Board have helped guide the Company's strategic transformation to a pure-play retail services company. The Board is grateful for Mary's leadership as Chair of the Audit Committee and Vada's leadership as Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee. We will miss Mary and Vada, and wish them the very best in retirement," said Freeland.

Janet Wong is an experienced business executive, board director and SEC financial expert, and spent the majority of her career as a senior partner at KPMG. Her public accounting and

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business experience includes financial accounting, internal controls, risk management, cybersecurity and AI oversight, and M&A strategic planning. She currently serves on the board of directors for Lucid Group, Inc., a technology company focused on sustainable mobility and TWFG, Inc., a national independent distribution platform for personal and commercial insurance. In addition, she serves on the Board of Trustees for the Louisiana Tech University Foundation.

Chris Carr currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for outdoor retailer REI, and is also a board member for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. and Equity Residential. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Sweetgreen, a fast-casual restaurant chain. He also held various retail and supply chain leadership roles at Starbucks, serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer and Executive Vice President, Americas Licensed Stores. In addition, he is a Trustee for Howard University and the University of San Diego.

"Janet Wong and Chris Carr are excellent additions to our Board of Directors, and I look forward to partnering with them," said Lori Flees, President and CEO of Valvoline Inc. "Their outstanding track records of driving growth and transformation will be an asset as Valvoline Inc. pursues our strategic priorities to drive the full potential of the core business, deliver sustainable network growth, and innovate to meet the changing needs of the customer and car parc."

**About Valvoline** **Inc.**

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) delivers quick, easy, trusted service at approximately 2,200 franchised and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The Company completes more than 30 million services annually system-wide, from about 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including the over 11,000 team members who are working to drive the full potential of our core business, deliver sustainable network growth and innovate to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the car parc. For more information, visit <u>vioc.com.</u>

**FURTHER INFORMATION**

**Investor Inquiries** <br> Elizabeth B. Clevinger<br>+1 (859) 357-3155<br><u>IR@valvoline.com</u>

**Media Inquiries** <br> Angela Davied<br>+1 (913) 302-0032<br><u>media@valvoline.com</u>

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