UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 21, 2014
ASHLAND INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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1-32532 |
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20-0865835 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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50 E. RiverCenter Boulevard
P.O. Box 391
Covington, Kentucky 41012-0391
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (859) 815-3333
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On April 22, 2014, Ashland Inc. announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James J. O’Brien has decided to retire effective December 31, 2014 after 38 years of service to Ashland. The Board of Directors has launched a formal search process to choose Mr. O’Brien’s successor and has appointed a special committee, chaired by the lead independent director, to lead that search process.
Additional details regarding Mr. O’Brien’s retirement are included in the news release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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News Release dated April 22, 2014.
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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.
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ASHLAND INC.
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(Registrant)
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/s/ Peter J. Ganz
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Peter J. Ganz
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1
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News Release dated April 22, 2014
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