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): October 30, 2006
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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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On October 30, 2006, Ashland Inc. will post the information contained
in exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 on the "Investor Center" section of its website
located at www.ashland.com. Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 include tables from a
corporate fact sheet and a five year summary of operating and net income,
each updated to reflect Ashland's preliminary financial results for its
fourth quarter and fiscal 2006. The information furnished gives historical
data reflecting the previously announced disposition of Ashland's former
segment, Ashland Paving And Construction, Inc.
The information in this report, being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02
of Form 8-K, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or
otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and is not
incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific
reference in such filing.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
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On October 30, 2006, Ashland Inc. will include the information
contained in exhibits 99.3-99.15, 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 99.3-99.15 is summary information concerning key metrics for
Ashland's divisional operations and 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 Tables from the Ashland Inc. Fact Sheet as of September 30, 2006
99.2 Five Year Operating and Net Income Summary as of September 30,
2006
99.3 Website data concerning Ashland Distribution's sales per shipping
day
99.4 Website data concerning Ashland Distribution's revenue
99.5 Website data concerning Ashland Distribution's gross profit
99.6 Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials' average
sales per shipping day
99.7 Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials' revenue
99.8 Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials' gross
profit
99.9 Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies' average sales
per shipping day
99.10 Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies' revenue
99.11 Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies' gross profit
99.12 Website data concerning Valvoline's premium oil sales
99.13 Website data concerning Valvoline's revenue
99.14 Website data concerning Valvoline Instant Oil Change's twelve
month rolling average sales
99.15 Ashland Distribution's non-GAAP metric information
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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.
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(Registrant)
October 30, 2006 /s/ J. Marvin Quin
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J. Marvin Quin
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Tables from the Ashland Inc. Fact Sheet as of September 30, 2006
99.2 Five Year Operating and Net Income Summary as of September 30, 2006
99.3 Website data concerning Ashland Distribution's sales per shipping
day
99.4 Website data concerning Ashland Distribution's revenue
99.5 Website data concerning Ashland Distribution's gross profit
99.6 Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials' average sales
per shipping day
99.7 Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials' revenue
99.8 Website data concerning Ashland Performance Materials' gross profit
99.9 Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies' average sales
per shipping day
99.10 Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies' revenue
99.11 Website data concerning Ashland Water Technologies' gross profit
99.12 Website data concerning Valvoline's premium oil sales
99.13 Website data concerning Valvoline's revenue
99.14 Website data concerning Valvoline Instant Oil Change's twelve month
rolling average sales
99.15 Ashland Distribution's non-GAAP metric information
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