Board member Sergio Pedreiro to leave Ashland (NYSE: ASH) board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ashland Inc. reported a board change. On September 16, 2025, director Sergio Pedreiro submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors, effective September 30, 2025. He will also step down from the Compensation Committee and his role as Chair of the Audit Committee as of that date.

With his departure, the size of Ashland’s Board will be reduced from nine to eight directors. The company stated that Mr. Pedreiro’s resignation is not due to any disagreement with Ashland or its practices, indicating this is a governance change rather than a dispute-driven departure.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES
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): September 16, 2025

ASHLAND INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			333-211719	81-2587835
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
8145 Blazer Drive
Wilmington, Delaware				19808
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 302 995-3000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share		ASH		The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 16, 2025, Sergio Pedreiro tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Ashland, Inc. (the “Company”), including his roles on the Compensation Committee and as Chair of the Audit Committee, effective September 30, 2025. With the resignation of Mr. Pedreiro, the size of the Board was reduced from nine to eight directors, also effective September 30, 2025.

The resignation is not the result of any disagreement regarding the Company or its practices.

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

			ASHLAND INC.
Date:	September 18, 2025	By:	/s/ Robin E. Lampkin
			Robin E. Lampkin Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What board change did Ashland (ASH) disclose in this 8-K?

Ashland Inc. disclosed that director Sergio Pedreiro resigned from its Board of Directors, effective September 30, 2025, and will leave his committee roles.

When is Sergio Pedreiro’s resignation from Ashland (ASH) effective?

Sergio Pedreiro’s resignation from the Board of Ashland Inc. is effective on September 30, 2025.

Which roles is Sergio Pedreiro leaving at Ashland (ASH)?

He is resigning as a member of the Compensation Committee and as Chair of the Audit Committee, in addition to leaving the Board.

Did Ashland (ASH) report any disagreement related to this board resignation?

Ashland stated that Mr. Pedreiro’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement regarding the company or its practices.

How does Sergio Pedreiro’s resignation affect the size of Ashland’s board?

With his resignation effective September 30, 2025, the size of Ashland’s Board will be reduced from nine directors to eight directors.

What stock does Ashland Inc. have listed and where is it traded?

Ashland Inc. has Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ASH.