VALVOLINE INC — M&A Activity 2018

May 17, 2018

8-K 1 ss92853_8k.htm CURRENT REPORT

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): May 17, 2018

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VALVOLINE INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Kentucky	001-37884	30-0939371
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification 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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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On May 17, 2018, Valvoline Inc. (“ Valvoline ”) issued a news release announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business assets of Great Canadian Oil Change, which franchises 73 quick-lube stores in Canada. The acquisition, Valvoline’s first international quick lube acquisition, is expected to be completed within 60 days.

A copy of the news release is being furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	News release issued by Valvoline Inc., dated May 17, 2018

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.

/s/ Ian C. Lofwall
Name:	Ian C. Lofwall
Title:	Assistant Secretary