form8k.htm
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): October 25, 2013
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 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
On October 25, 2013 and effective immediately, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Ashland Inc. adopted an amendment to its by-laws which extends the deadline, to November 22, 2013, by which shareholders must provide written notice to Ashland with respect to the 2014 annual meeting of shareholders of any nominations of a person or persons for election as directors to the Board. Ashland is extending the deadline to provide additional opportunity for constructive dialogue with its shareholders. A copy of the amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits |
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3.1
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Amendment to Ashland Inc. By-Laws |
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/ J. Kevin Willis
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J. Kevin Willis
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Senior Vice President and
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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3.1
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Amendment to Ashland Inc. By-Laws |