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): September 19, 2002
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 5. Other Events
On September 19, 2002, Ashland Inc. ("Ashland") reported that James J.
O'Brien, currently president and chief operating officer of Ashland, will
become chief executive officer of Ashland effective October 1, 2002. As
previously reported, he will become chairman of the board of directors
effective November 15, 2002 when Paul W. Chellgren, current chairman,
retires. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated September 19, 2002.
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)
Date: September 19, 2002 /s/ David L. Hausrath
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Name: David L. Hausrath
Title: Vice President and
General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press release dated September 19, 2002.