-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, D5xV2kxAssNrdlgdUtEuDGo5TPxxlOHrJrJ9/QmOtWBWOqnbTaWc+ZI/C69LRXNP h1fZbsUjEa3e77jW5dNdbg== 0001305014-06-000157.txt : 20060531 0001305014-06-000157.hdr.sgml : 20060531 20060531142002 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001305014-06-000157 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060531 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20060531 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060531 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ASHLAND INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001305014 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS [5160] IRS NUMBER: 200865835 STATE OF INCORPORATION: KY FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32532 FILM NUMBER: 06876535 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 50 EAST RIVERCENTER BLVD., 16TH FLOOR CITY: COVINGTON STATE: KY ZIP: 41012 BUSINESS PHONE: 859-815-3483 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 50 EAST RIVERCENTER BLVD., 16TH FLOOR CITY: COVINGTON STATE: KY ZIP: 41012 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: New EXM Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041004 8-K 1 form8k.txt FORM 8-K 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): May 31, 2006 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, Covington, Kentucky 41011 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) P.O. Box 391, Covington, Kentucky 41012-0391 (Mailing Address) (Zip Code) 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 8.01. Other Events On May 31, 2006, Ashland Inc. announced that it has completed its purchase of the water treatment business of Degussa AG, branded under the Stockhausen name, in North America, South America, western Europe and most of the rest of the world. In the areas where the purchase has not been completed, the parties have undertaken necessary steps to ensure that statutory requirements are met for the expected regulatory approvals. The entire transaction is valued at approximately 122 million euros. The transaction is further described in the attached press release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated herein by this reference. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated May 31, 2006 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 thereunto duly authorized. ASHLAND INC. ----------------------------------------- (Registrant) Date: May 31, 2006 /s/ J. Marvin Quin ----------------------------------------- Name: J. Marvin Quin Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press release dated May 31, 2006 EX-99 2 ex99.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 [GRAPHIC OMITTED] News Release Ashland Logo FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Media Relations Jim Vitak (614) 790-3715 jevitak@ashland.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 31, 2006 ASHLAND COMPLETES PURCHASE OF DEGUSSA WATER TREATMENT BUSINESS COVINGTON, Ky. - Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) announced today that it has completed its purchase of the water treatment business of Degussa AG - branded under the Stockhausen name - in North America, South America, western Europe and most of the rest of the world. In the areas where the purchase has not been completed, the parties have undertaken necessary steps to ensure that statutory requirements are met for the expected regulatory approvals. The entire transaction is valued at approximately 122 million euros. The Stockhausen business will be known as Environmental and Process Solutions and operate as a business group of Ashland Water Technologies, a business of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. "With this transaction, we significantly expand our technology base and product lines through the addition of water soluble polymer technology, greatly enhancing our offering to our customers," said Len Gelosa, senior vice president, Ashland Water Technologies. "Further, we expand our presence in strong existing markets like Europe and the U.S., as well as new growth markets like China, Russia and Brazil." Five manufacturing facilities located in Germany, China, Brazil, Russia and the United States are included in the transaction. The Degussa water treatment business posted 2005 sales of nearly $250 million. - more - ASHLAND COMPLETES PURCHASE OF DEGUSSA WATER TREATMENT BUSINESS - 2 Ashland Water Technologies, a business of Ashland Specialty Chemical, is a supplier of chemical and non-chemical water-treatment solutions for industrial and commercial facilities. It provides industrial, commercial and institutional water treatments, wastewater treatment, pathogen control, paint and coating additives, pulp and paper processing and mining chemistries. In addition, it also provides boiler and cooling water treatments, fuel treatments, welding, refrigeration and sealing products; and fire fighting, safety and rescue products and services for the merchant marine industry. Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., is a leading, worldwide supplier of specialty chemicals serving industries including adhesives, automotive, composites, metal casting, merchant marine, paint, paper, plastics, watercraft and water treatment. Visit www.ashspec.com to learn more about these operations. Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a FORTUNE 500 chemical and transportation construction company providing products, services and customer solutions throughout the world. To learn more about Ashland, visit www.ashland.com. - 0 - Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----