form8k.htm

 
 
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):  December 19, 2008
 
 
ASHLAND INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
 
Kentucky
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 

 
  1-32532     20-0865835  
  (Commission File Number)      (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)  
         
 
 
                                                                            
50 E. RiverCenter Boulevard, Covington, Kentucky  41011
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
 
P.O. Box 391, Covington, Kentucky  41012-0391
(Mailing Address)   (Zip Code)
 
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:
 
 
 
[  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
[  ]  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
[  ]
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
[  ]
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 
 
 
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Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure
 
On December 19, 2008, Ashland Inc. will include the information contained in exhibits 99.1-99.15, and graphic images thereof, on the “Investor Center” section of its website located at www.ashland.com, or in employee communications. 
 
Ashland is furnishing the information pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Regulation FD. The information contained in exhibits 99.1-99.14 is summary information concerning key metrics for Ashland’s operating segments as they were organized before Ashland's acquisition of Hercules Incorporated through a subsidiary merger transaction on November 13, 2008 (the "Hercules Acquisition").  The information contained in exhibit 99.15 is summary information concerning certain working capital components, expressed as a percentage of annualized sales for Ashland (excluding the businesses acquired upon the completion of the Hercules Acquisition) on a monthly basis for November 2008, as used for certain internal measurement purposes.  The information is intended to be considered in the context of Ashland’s SEC filings and other public announcements that Ashland may make from time to time.
 
By filing this report on Form 8-K, Ashland makes no admission as to the materiality of any information in this report. Ashland reserves the right to discontinue the availability of the data in the attached exhibits.
 
 
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Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
 
 
(d)
Exhibits
99.1
Website data concerning Ashland Distribution’s average sales per shipping day
99.2
Website data concerning Ashland Distribution’s revenue
99.3
Website data concerning Ashland Distribution’s gross profit
99.4
Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials’ average sales per shipping day
99.5
Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials’ revenue
99.6
Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials’ gross profit
99.7
Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies’ average sales per shipping day
99.8
Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies’ revenue
99.9
Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies’ gross profit
99.10
Website data concerning Valvoline’s premium lubricants % of branded volume
99.11
Website data concerning Valvoline’s revenue
99.12
Website data concerning Valvoline’s gross profit
99.13
Website data concerning Valvoline’s lubricant sales gallons
99.14
Website data concerning Valvoline Instant Oil Change’s twelve month rolling average sales
99.15
Website data concerning Ashland Inc.’s operating segment trade working capital
 
 
 
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
ASHLAND INC.
 
(Registrant)
   
   
December 19, 2008
/s/ Lamar M. Chambers
 
Lamar M. Chambers
 
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
99.1
Website data concerning Ashland Distribution’s average sales per shipping day
99.2
Website data concerning Ashland Distribution’s revenue
99.3
Website data concerning Ashland Distribution’s gross profit
99.4
Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials’ average sales per shipping day
99.5
Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials’ revenue
99.6
Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials’ gross profit
99.7
Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies’ average sales per shipping day
99.8
Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies’ revenue
99.9
Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies’ gross profit
99.10
Website data concerning Valvoline’s premium lubricants % of branded volume
99.11
Website data concerning Valvoline’s revenue
99.12
Website data concerning Valvoline’s gross profit
99.13
Website data concerning Valvoline’s lubricant  sales gallons
99.14
Website data concerning Valvoline Instant Oil Change’s twelve month rolling average sales
99.15
Website data concerning Ashland Inc.’s operating segment trade working capital
 
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