UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2012
ASHLAND INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
| 1-32532 | 20-0865835 | |||
| (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |||
50 E. RiverCenter Boulevard
P.O. Box 391
Covington, Kentucky 41012-0391
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (859) 815-3333
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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| [ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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| Item 8.01. | Other Events |
On July 27, 2012, Ashland Inc. announced the commencement of a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for any and all of its 9.125% Senior Notes due 2017 (CUSIP No. 044209AD6). A copy of the news release announcing the Tender Offer is hereby incorporated by reference and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits | |
(d) | Exhibits | |
| 99.1 | News Release announcing the Tender Offer, dated July 27, 2012. | |
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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. | |
| (Registrant) | |
| July 27, 2012 | /s/ Lamar M. Chambers |
| Lamar M. Chambers | |
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99.1 | News Release announcing the Tender Offer, dated July 27, 2012. |