---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-058633"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VVV"
cik: "0001674910"
company_name: "VALVOLINE INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-24T20:12:17+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-24T20:13:06.122823+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Valvoline issues $600M 6.125% senior notes due 2034; revolver upsized to $600M

## Summary
- Issued $600M aggregate principal of 6.125% senior notes due Aug 15, 2034, unsecured and guaranteed by subsidiaries.
- Proceeds used to repay term loan A in full and partially repay term loan B; remainder for general corporate purposes.
- Revolving credit facility increased from $475M to $600M, maturity extended five years from Aug 24, 2026.
- Leverage covenant raised from 4.50x to 5.00x, stepping down to 4.75x and 4.50x in years 3 and 4; plus 0.50x for material acquisitions.
- Notes offered under Rule 144A/Reg S; not registered under Securities Act.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-058633
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VVV
- cik: 0001674910
- company_name: VALVOLINE INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-24T20:12:17+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674910/000162828026058633/0001628280-26-058633-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674910/000162828026058633/vvv-20260824.htm

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