UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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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): July 31, 2014
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.) | |
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50 E. RiverCenter Boulevard
P.O. Box 391
Covington, Kentucky 41012-0391
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (859) 815-3333
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Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
On July 31, 2014, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) completed the previously announced sale of its water technologies business conducted by the segment of Ashland known as “Ashland Water Technologies” to an entity formed and controlled by an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC pursuant to the terms of the Sale and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated February 18, 2014, as amended from time to time, by and between Ashland and Solenis International, L.P. (f/k/a CD&R Seahawk Bidco, LLC). The pro forma financial information required by Item 9.01(b) of Form 8-K is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Set forth below is the pro forma financial information relating to the completed sale described above that is required to be filed as part of this Form 8-K:
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
Unaudited condensed pro forma consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2014 and unaudited condensed pro forma statements of consolidated income for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 and the years ended September 30, 2013, September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011 are filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Pro Forma Financial Information.
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) |
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| August 6, 2014 | /s/ Peter J. Ganz |
| | Peter J. Ganz |
| | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99.1 | Pro Forma Financial Information. |
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