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The Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) SEC filings page on Stock Titan provides access to the company’s regulatory disclosures as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As a global additives and specialty ingredients company serving architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical markets, Ashland uses these filings to report on its financial condition, governance and strategic priorities.
Investors can review current reports on Form 8-K, where Ashland discloses material events such as quarterly and annual results, outlook updates, leadership changes, board resignations or appointments, and certain compensation arrangements. For example, recent 8-K filings have addressed preliminary earnings results, production network developments and executive appointments.
The annual proxy statement on Schedule 14A (DEF 14A) offers detailed information on Ashland’s board structure, executive compensation, stock repurchase programs, dividend practices and ESG and sustainability focus. The 2026 proxy statement highlights themes such as Execute, Globalize, Innovate and Invest, portfolio optimization, manufacturing network optimization and progress toward Science Based Targets initiative emissions goals.
Through this page, users can also access Ashland’s periodic reports, including annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which typically contain segment discussions for Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives and Intermediates, along with risk factors and management’s analysis.
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Ashland Inc. received an updated ownership report from AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and its subsidiary AQR Capital Management, LLC. As of December 31, 2025, the AQR entities reported beneficial ownership of 2,266,824 shares of Ashland common stock, representing 4.95% of the outstanding class.
The filing shows AQR has shared voting and dispositive power over all 2,266,824 shares and no sole voting or dispositive power. The reporting persons certify the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Ashland.
Ashland Inc. reported that Chair of the Board and CEO Guillermo Novo received a grant of 32,096 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on February 6, 2026 under Ashland's shareholder-approved incentive plan. Each RSU equals one share of ASH common stock and was granted at $0 per unit.
The RSUs are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2028, as long as Novo remains in continuous employment with Ashland through that date. Following this grant, Novo beneficially owns 32,096 RSUs directly.
Ashland Inc. reported a small net loss of $12 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a sharp improvement from a $165 million loss a year earlier, when results were hit by a large divestiture impairment. Quarterly sales were $386 million, down from $405 million, with modest declines across most segments.
Operating loss narrowed to $6 million from $179 million, while diluted loss per share improved to $(0.26) from $(3.50). Cash flow from continuing operations strengthened to $125 million versus a $30 million outflow, lifting cash and equivalents to $304 million. Long-term debt stood at $1.387 billion, and the company continued restructuring and manufacturing optimization efforts, incurring related costs but realizing initial savings.
Ashland Inc. furnished a current report to share that it has announced preliminary results for its first fiscal quarter. The company refers investors to a separate news release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, for the detailed financial and operating information.
The same news release is being made available in the Investor Center on Ashland’s website. Ashland states that this information is being furnished, not filed, which limits how it is treated under securities laws and how it can be incorporated into other regulatory documents.
Ashland Inc. approved a one-time equity award for Chair and CEO Guillermo Novo with an award value of
The grant will occur on the first business day two days after Ashland files its Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, with the number of RSUs based on the 25-day average closing price on the grant date. The award is made under Ashland’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.
The RSUs will not accelerate upon Mr. Novo’s retirement before the vesting date, and he has waived any right to such acceleration. Pro-rated vesting can still apply if his employment is terminated without cause. Both Mr. Novo and Ashland agreed to give at least 180 days’ notice of a resignation without good reason or a termination without cause, with different notice rules applying after a change in control.
Ashland Inc. reported results of its annual stockholder meeting held on January 20, 2026. A quorum was achieved with 45,762,099 common shares represented, equal to 90.94% of shares outstanding and eligible to vote.
All nominated directors were elected, each receiving over 36 million votes in favor. Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Ashland’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 with 41,483,293 votes for, 109,138 against and 24,628 abstentions. In addition, a non-binding advisory resolution approving compensation for the company’s named executive officers passed with 36,593,493 votes for, 1,247,959 against and 64,001 abstentions.
Ashland Inc. director Suzan F. Harrison reported an equity grant of 2,449 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on January 20, 2026. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Ashland common stock and was valued at $61.23 per unit on the grant date. The RSUs were granted under Ashland's Omnibus Incentive Plan and will vest one year after the grant date. Following this grant, Harrison beneficially owns 8,396 RSUs, a balance that also reflects additional units credited in lieu of cash dividends.
Ashland Inc. director Ashish K. Kulkarni reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and common shares. On January 20, 2026, he received a grant of 2,449 stock-settled RSUs under Ashland’s Omnibus Incentive Plan at a reference price of $61.23 per unit, each RSU representing the right to receive one share of common stock and scheduled to vest one year after the grant date.
On January 21, 2026, 2,113 RSUs vested, converting at no cost into 2,113 shares of Ashland common stock. Following these transactions, he held 2,113 common shares directly and 5,523 RSUs, with RSU balances reflecting additional units credited in lieu of cash dividends.
Ashland Inc. director Steven D. Bishop reported a grant of 2,449 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on January 20, 2026. The RSUs were granted at a reference price of $61.23 per unit under the Ashland Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, with each RSU representing the right to receive one share of Ashland common stock.
The RSUs are stock-settled and were deferred at Bishop’s election under the Ashland Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors until his retirement from the board. They will vest one year after the grant date. Following this grant, Bishop beneficially owns 8,396 RSUs, a balance that includes additional RSUs previously acquired in lieu of cash dividends.
Ashland Inc. director Sanat Chattopadhyay received a grant of 2,449 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on Ashland common stock as director compensation. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Ashland common stock. The grant was made under the Ashland Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan.
The RSUs are stock-settled and have been deferred at the director’s election under the Ashland Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors until retirement from the board. The RSUs will vest one year after the grant date of January 20, 2026. Following this grant, the director beneficially holds 6,711 RSUs, a balance that includes additional RSUs credited in lieu of cash dividends.