---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001674910-26-000071"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VVV"
cik: "0001674910"
company_name: "VALVOLINE INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-13T21:53:52+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-14T10:05:22.221577+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Valvoline prices $600M 6.125% senior notes due 2034; upsized from $500M

## Summary
- Priced $600M aggregate principal of 6.125% senior notes due 2034, upsized $100M from initial $500M offering.
- Proceeds to repay in full term loan A and partially repay term loan B; close expected Aug 24, 2026.
- Plans revolver amendment to increase availability from $475M to $600M, reduce pricing, extend maturity five years.
- Notes unsecured, guaranteed by subsidiaries; offered under Rule 144A/Regulation S, not registered.
- Refinancing described as leverage-neutral to strengthen debt maturity profile and enhance liquidity.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001674910-26-000071
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VVV
- cik: 0001674910
- company_name: VALVOLINE INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-13T21:53:52+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674910/000167491026000071/0001674910-26-000071-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674910/000167491026000071/vvv-20260813.htm

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