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[ ] | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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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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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Ashland’s reaffirmation of its expectation to achieve overall fiscal 2014 adjusted earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA targets, as announced in November 2011;
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An update on Ashland’s expectations concerning the likelihood that each of its four commercial units will achieve their respective fiscal 2014 EBITDA targets, as announced in November 2011;
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Ashland’s expectations regarding free cash flow for fiscal 2013;
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An update regarding a potential loss resulting from straight-guar inventory impairment charges;
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An update regarding Ashland’s expectations for ASI’s performance for the first quarter of 2013; and
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Ashland’s expectations concerning the growth of each of the ASI business units as compared to the anticipated growth in their respective markets.
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ASHLAND INC.
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(Registrant)
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December 4, 2012 |
/s/ Lamar M. Chambers
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Lamar M. Chambers
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Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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