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): July 3, 2007
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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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On July 3, 2007, Ashland Inc. ("Ashland") provided an update to its
fiscal third quarter outlook.
Ashland plans to report preliminary results for its fiscal third
quarter on July 25, 2007 and follow with a conference call and webcast at
8:30 a.m., EDT.
Ashland 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
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(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated July 3, 2007.
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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)
July 3, 2007 /s/ J. Marvin Quin
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J. Marvin Quin
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Release dated July 3, 2007.
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