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): July 14, 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 5. Other Events
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On July 14, 2004, Ashland Inc. ("Ashland") announced that Kathleen A.
Ligocki has been elected to serve as a Class I Director on the Ashland
Board of Directors. Ms. Ligocki is President and Chief Executive Officer of
Tower Automotive, Inc.
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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: July 14, 2004 /s/ David L. Hausrath
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Name: David L. Hausrath
Title: Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
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