Independent
Tenure on this board
0.5 yrs
Also a director at
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT)Equity Residential (EQR)
Meeting calendar
VVV · Annual meeting · Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Valvoline Inc
9 nominees · 4 ballot items.
The proxy includes four voting matters: Election of nine directors; Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026; Non-binding advisory resolution approving executive compensation; and Approval of the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Market cap
$5.1B
1Y TSR
+4.1%
Board grade
C
Record date
Dec 1, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jan 28, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Nine Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of nine director nominees to Valvoline’s Board to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, including replacement nominees for retiring directors.
- 2
Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Valvoline’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify EY to audit Valvoline’s consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2026.
- 3
Non-Binding Advisory Resolution Approving our Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORSay-on-Pay advisory vote on executive compensation.
- 4
Approval of the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApproval of the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the Plan) to replace the 2016 Incentive Plan.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.6 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Also a director at
Harley-davidson Inc (HOG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.8 yrs
Also a director at
Cooper-standard Holdings Inc (CPS)Hyliion Holdings Corp (HYLN)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.0 yrs
Also a director at
Choice Hotels International Inc (CHH)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.0 yrs
Also a director at
Strattec Security Corp (STRT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.8 yrs
Also a director at
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.5 yrs
Also a director at
Twfg Inc (TWFG)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WASATCH ADVISORS LP | 6.3% | 7,996,009 | $269M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.9% | 7,510,578 | $253M |
| 3 | Boston Partners | 4.8% | 6,107,054 | $206M |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 5,751,366 | $194M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 5,730,265 | $193M |
| 6 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 4.0% | 5,107,085 | $172M |
| 7 | FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT INC /WI/ | 3.8% | 4,828,931 | $163M |
| 8 | EMINENCE CAPITAL, LPActivist | 3.5% | 4,425,261 | $149M |
| 9 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.3% | 4,211,757 | $142M |
| 10 | COOKE BIELER LP | 3.2% | 4,118,822 | $139M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Valvoline Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Valvoline Inc (VVV) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Valvoline Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Valvoline Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, December 1, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Valvoline Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Valvoline Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Valvoline Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Valvoline Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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