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Ticker · ASH ISIN · US0441861046 LEI · 529900E4L9R04SB8HB11 US Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 1,039 across all filing types
Latest filing 2016-06-20 Merger & Acquisition
Country US United States of America
Listing US ASH

About ASHLAND INC.

https://www.ashland.com/

Ashland Inc. is a global specialty materials company focused on providing additives and specialty ingredients. The company develops solutions through applied chemistry for a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including pharmaceuticals, personal and home care, architectural coatings, food and beverage, and agriculture. Its product portfolio includes bioresorbable polymers, cellulosics, rheology modifiers, and wetting agents. Ashland positions itself as a problem-solving partner, creating chemistry that enables customers to amplify the efficacy, refine the usability, ensure the integrity, and improve the profitability of their products and applications.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
425 Filing
Merger & Acquisition Classification · 95% confidence The document is filed pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rules 14a-6 and 14a-12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, indicating it is a filing related to merger communications or proxy solicitation. The text references a registration statement and proxy statement/prospectus related to a reorganization and IPO of Valvoline, and it explicitly states it is a presentation containing forward-looking statements and financial performance summaries. The presence of Rule 425 filing and the nature of the content (presentation with forward-looking statements, financial highlights, and strategic information) aligns with a merger communication or takeover bid filing. This matches the definition of Merger & Acquisition (Code: MA) filings, which include Form 425 filings and merger communications. The document is not a full annual or quarterly report, nor is it a simple announcement or proxy solicitation alone. Therefore, the correct classification is MA with high confidence.
2016-06-20 English
425 Filing
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a current report used to announce unscheduled material events or corporate changes. The content includes the announcement of the hiring of a new CFO for a subsidiary, a news release, and forward-looking statements related to corporate restructuring and IPO plans. There are no financial statements or detailed financial data presented. The document is not an annual or quarterly report, audit report, earnings release, or any other detailed financial or governance report. It is a regulatory filing to inform the market of a significant corporate event. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS). The document length (9195 characters) and content confirm it is not merely a brief announcement but a formal regulatory filing, yet it does not fit other specific categories.
2016-06-07 English
S-4 Filing
Merger & Acquisition Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Form S-4 Registration Statement filed with the SEC, dated May 31, 2016, related to a merger and reorganization involving Ashland Inc. and Ashland Global Holdings Inc. It includes a proxy statement/prospectus for a special meeting of shareholders to vote on a reorganization proposal and plan of merger. The content focuses on merger-related information, shareholder voting, and the structure of the transaction. This type of filing is specifically related to merger and acquisition activity, as it registers securities in connection with a merger and includes proxy materials for shareholder approval of the merger. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Merger & Acquisition (MA). The document length and detail confirm it is the filing itself, not just an announcement or summary.
2016-05-31 English
425 Filing
M&A Activity Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a current report used to announce major events that shareholders should know about. The content describes a material definitive agreement related to a merger and reorganization plan, including details about the merger agreement, shareholder meetings, and forward-looking statements. It also includes exhibits such as the merger agreement and a news release. The document does not contain financial statements or detailed financial analysis but focuses on the announcement of a merger transaction and related corporate actions. This fits the category of M&A Activity filings, which cover announcements and documents related to merger proposals or takeover bids. The document is not an annual or quarterly report, audit report, or earnings release, nor is it a proxy solicitation or voting results announcement. Therefore, the appropriate classification is M&A Activity (TAR).
2016-05-31 English

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