X0306 4 2017-06-15 0001674910 VALVOLINE INC VVV 0001166068 MITCHELL SAMUEL J 100 VALVOLINE WAY LEXINGTON KY 40509 true true Chief Executive Officer Common Stock 5197 I By 401(k) Plan Dividend Equivalent Right 2017-06-15 4 A 0 455 0 A Common Stock 455 455 D Dividend Equivalent Right 2017-06-15 4 A 0 46 0 A Common Stock 46 46 D Unit 2017-06-15 4 A 0 392 0 A Common Stock 392 188875 D Unit 2017-06-16 4 A 0 154 23.73 A Common Stock 154 188875 D As of the close of business on June 15, 2017, the Reporting Person had acquired approximately 5,197 shares of Valvoline common stock under the Valvoline 401(k) Plan (based on the closing price of Valvoline common stock as of the close of business on June 15, 2017). The dividend equivalent rights accrued on shares of restricted stock and will vest upon the same terms and conditions as such shares of restricted stock. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of restricted stock. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units and will vest upon the same terms and conditions as such restricted stock units. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one restricted stock unit. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Valvoline common stock upon distribution. Acquired pursuant to the dividend reinvestment feature of the Valvoline 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees (the "Plan"), and exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3. Shares of Valvoline common stock or cash become payable in respect of the units upon the event of an unforeseeable emergency (as defined in the Plan) or the Reporting Person's death, disability or separation from service, in accordance with the terms of the Plan. /s/ Issa O. Yesufu, Attorney-in-Fact 2017-06-19