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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 21, 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:
 
           
          
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
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(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 
 
 

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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On October 21, 2008, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) announced preliminary guidance for its fiscal fourth quarter ended September 30, 2008.
 
Ashland plans to report preliminary results for its fiscal fourth quarter at 7:00 a.m., EDT, on October 28, 2008.
 
Ashland’s earnings expectations and related matters are discussed in more detail in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.
   
 Item 9.01.
  Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
  (d)
Exhibits
99.1
Press Release dated October 21, 2008.
 
 
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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)




October 21, 2008
/s/ Lamar M. Chambers
 
Lamar M. Chambers
 
Senior Vice President and
 
Chief Financial Officer

 
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 EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
99.1
  
Press Release dated October 21, 2008.
 
 
 
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