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): October 21, 2003
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 October 21, 2003
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
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(Information Furnished Under Item 12 - Results of Operations
and Financial Condition)
On October 21, 2003, Ashland Inc. reported its fourth quarter and
fiscal 2003 results, which are discussed in more detail in the press
release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information, furnished under
"Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure," is intended to be furnished under "Item
12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition," in accordance with
Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 33-8216.
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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: October 21, 2003 /s/ David L. Hausrath
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Name: David L. Hausrath
Title: Vice President and
General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release dated October 21, 2003
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