[Form 4] ASHLAND INC. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ashland Inc. (ASH) reported an equity award grant to its senior finance executive. William Whitaker, the company’s SVP, CFO and PFO, received 10,280 restricted stock units (RSUs) on November 19, 2025 under Ashland’s shareholder-approved incentive plan. Each RSU represents one share of Ashland common stock and vests in three equal installments starting one year from the grant date, as long as he remains continuously employed.

Whitaker was also granted 23,131 stock appreciation rights (SARs) on the same date at an exercise price of $50.58 per share, expiring on November 19, 2035. These SARs become exercisable ratably over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

WHITAKER WILLIAM

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8145 BLAZER DRIVE

(Street)

WILMINGTON DE 19808

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASHLAND INC. [ ASH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, CFO & PFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/19/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	11/19/2025		A		10,280		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	10,280	$0	10,280	D
Stock Appreciation Rights(3)	$50.58	11/19/2025		A		23,131		(4)	11/19/2035	Common Stock	23,131	$0	23,131	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a right to receive one (1) share of ASH Common Stock.

2. Grant of Restricted Stock Units on November 19, 2025, pursuant to Ashland's incentive plan as approved by the shareholders and exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3. The shares in this grant vest in three equal installments beginning one year from the date of grant, provided that the Reporting Person remains in continuous employment with the issuer.

3. Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) granted under the Ashland Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.

4. SARs become exercisable ratably over three years beginning on the first anniversary from the date of grant.

	/s/ Serena S. Kenost, Attorney-In-Fact for William Whitaker	11/21/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Ashland (ASH) grant to its CFO William Whitaker?

Ashland granted 10,280 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 23,131 stock appreciation rights (SARs) to SVP, CFO and PFO William Whitaker on November 19, 2025.

How do the new RSUs for Ashland (ASH) CFO vest?

The 10,280 RSUs granted to Ashland’s CFO vest in three equal installments starting one year from the grant date, contingent on continuous employment.

What are the key terms of the stock appreciation rights granted by Ashland (ASH)?

The SARs cover 23,131 shares of Ashland common stock with an exercise price of $50.58 per share, become exercisable ratably over three years starting on the first anniversary of the grant, and expire on November 19, 2035.

Under what plan were the Ashland (ASH) RSUs and SARs granted?

The RSUs and SARs were granted under Ashland’s incentive plan, including the Ashland Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, which was approved by shareholders and is exempt under Rule 16b-3.

Who is the reporting person in this Ashland (ASH) Form 4 filing and what is their role?

The reporting person is William Whitaker, who serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer of Ashland Inc.

Does each Ashland (ASH) RSU represent one share of common stock?

Yes. Each restricted stock unit granted to the reporting person represents a right to receive one share of Ashland common stock.