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Ashland Inc. (ASH) awards director 978 RSUs vesting after one year

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SPIZZO ALLEN A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Ashland Inc. director Allen A. Spizzo received a grant of 978 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on July 27, 2026 under Ashland's Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents one share of Ashland common stock and will vest one year after the grant date. Following this award, Spizzo holds 978 RSUs, representing 978 underlying shares. The company notes the filing was submitted after the deadline due to completion of EDGAR Next enrollment.

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Insider SPIZZO ALLEN A
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units F1, F2 978 $66.38 $65K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 978 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a right to receive one (1) share of Ashland Common Stock.
  2. F2. Grant of Restricted Stock Units granted under Ashland's Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Restricted Stock Units will vest one year after date of grant. (One (1) Restricted Stock Unit in the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors is the equivalent of one (1) share of Ashland Common Stock.)
RSUs granted 978 Restricted Stock Units Grant to director Allen A. Spizzo on July 27, 2026
Grant valuation per unit $66.38 per RSU Reporting price per unit for the RSU grant
Total RSUs held after grant 978.0000 Restricted Stock Units Holdings following the reported transaction
Vesting period 1 year RSUs vest one year after the July 27, 2026 grant date
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a right to receive one share"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Grant of Restricted Stock Units granted under Ashland's Omnibus Incentive Plan"
An omnibus incentive plan is a single, flexible program a company uses to give employees and executives different types of pay tied to performance — for example stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other awards — all governed by one set of rules. It matters to investors because it determines how many new shares may be created, how leaders are motivated and how much the company will spend on compensation over time; think of it as a master toolbox that affects both costs and the total share supply.
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"One Restricted Stock Unit in the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors"

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What insider transaction did Ashland Inc. (ASH) report for Allen A. Spizzo?

Ashland Inc. (ASH) reported that director Allen A. Spizzo received a grant of 978 Restricted Stock Units on July 27, 2026. Each RSU represents one share of Ashland common stock and was granted under the company’s Omnibus Incentive Plan for director compensation.

How many Restricted Stock Units were granted to the Ashland (ASH) director and at what value?

Allen A. Spizzo was granted 978 RSUs valued at $66.38 per unit for reporting purposes. These RSUs are linked one-for-one to Ashland common shares, aligning director compensation with shareholder interests through equity-based awards rather than cash alone.

When do the newly granted RSUs for Ashland (ASH) director Allen A. Spizzo vest?

The 978 RSUs granted to Allen A. Spizzo will vest one year after the July 27, 2026 grant date. Once vested, each RSU entitles him to receive one share of Ashland common stock, subject to the terms of the Omnibus Incentive Plan.

What is Allen A. Spizzo’s equity position in Ashland (ASH) after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Allen A. Spizzo holds 978 Restricted Stock Units, representing 978 underlying shares of Ashland common stock. These holdings reflect only the RSUs reported in this filing and are shown as directly owned equity-based compensation.

Why was the Ashland (ASH) Form 4 for Allen A. Spizzo filed late?

The filing states it was submitted after the deadline because the reporting person’s EDGAR Next enrollment was not completed in time. The enrollment has since been completed, and the Form 4 was filed promptly following completion of that process.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
SPIZZO ALLEN A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
8145 BLAZER DRIVE

(Street)
WILMINGTON DELAWARE 19808

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASHLAND INC. [ ASH ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/27/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)07/27/2026A978 (2) (2)Common Stock978$66.38978D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a right to receive one (1) share of Ashland Common Stock.
2. Grant of Restricted Stock Units granted under Ashland's Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Restricted Stock Units will vest one year after date of grant. (One (1) Restricted Stock Unit in the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors is the equivalent of one (1) share of Ashland Common Stock.)
Remarks:
This Form 4 is being filed after the required filing deadline because the reporting person's EDGAR Next enrollment had not been completed prior to the filing deadline. The reporting person's EDGAR Next enrollment has since been completed, and this filing is being made promptly thereafter.
/s/ Serena S. Kenost, Attorney-in-Fact for Allen A. Spizzo08/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)