SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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): January 26, 2004
ASHLAND INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-2918 61-0122250
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
50 E. RiverCenter Boulevard, Covington, Kentucky 41012-0391
(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
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated January 26, 2004
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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On January 26, 2004, Ashland Inc. reported its first quarter fiscal
2004 results, which are discussed in more detail in the press release
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information is furnished in
accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 33-8216.
SIGNATURES
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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)
Date: January 26, 2004 /s/ J. Marvin Quin
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Name: J. Marvin Quin
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Release dated January 26, 2004
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