-----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, OERr5Vz6BQX9KYCn12rJWHv3vcr1oyDzDpBdqLos2wYuwevrItJiQ9xHdH3STwjD MsfEkTD2vgUO82OzcXjp0Q== 0000888002-05-000466.txt : 20050214 0000888002-05-000466.hdr.sgml : 20050214 20050214090304 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000888002-05-000466 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20050214 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050214 GROUP MEMBERS: ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: AXA GROUP MEMBERS: AXA ASSURANCES I.A.R.D. MUTUELLE GROUP MEMBERS: AXA ASSURANCES VIE MUTUELLE GROUP MEMBERS: AXA COURTAGE ASSURANCE MUTUELLE GROUP MEMBERS: THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ASHLAND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000007694 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS [5160] IRS NUMBER: 610122250 STATE OF INCORPORATION: KY FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-20387 FILM NUMBER: 05602618 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 50 E. RIVERCENTER BOULEVARD CITY: COVINGTON STATE: KY ZIP: 41012 BUSINESS PHONE: 6068153333 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 50 E. RIVERCENTER BOULEVARD CITY: COVINGTON STATE: KY ZIP: 41012 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ASHLAND OIL INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ASHLAND OIL & REFINING CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19700806 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AXA FINANCIAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000888002 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: LIFE INSURANCE [6311] IRS NUMBER: 133623351 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10104 BUSINESS PHONE: 2125541234 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10104 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EQUITABLE COMPANIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950721 SC 13G/A 1 ash1231_e.txt EXHIBIT I JOINT FILING AGREEMENT ---------------------- Each of the undersigned hereby agrees that the Schedule 13G filed herewith is filed jointly, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(f)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended on behalf of each of them. Dated: February 14, 2005 AXA Financial, Inc. BY: /s/ Alvin H. Fenichel ----------------------------------------- Alvin H. Fenichel Senior Vice President and Controller AXA Assurances I.A.R.D. Mutuelle; AXA Assurances Vie Mutuelle; AXA Courtage Assurance Mutuelle, as a group, and AXA Signed on behalf of each of the above entities BY: /s/ Alvin H. Fenichel ----------------------------------------- Alvin H. Fenichel Attorney-in-Fact (Executed pursuant to Powers of Attorney) EX-24 2 ash1231_c.txt JOINT FILING AGREEMENT February 14, 2005 Filer Support Securities and Exchange Commission 6432 General Green Way Alexandria, VA 22312 Re: Schedule 13G ASHLAND INC As of: December 31, 2004 Amendment No. 4 Ladies and Gentlemen: In accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), attached is a final Schedule 13G for the above named company showing beneficial ownership of less than five percent as of December 31, 2004 This Schedule 13G is being filed jointly, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(f)(1) of the Exchange Act, on behalf of AXA Financial, Inc.; three French mutual insurance companies, AXA Assurances I.A.R.D. Mutuelle, AXA Assurances Vie Mutuelle, and AXA Courtage Assurance Mutuelle (collectively, the "Mutuelles AXA"), as a group; AXA; and their subsidiaries. If you have any questions about this filing, please contact Dean Dubovy at (212) 314-5528. Very truly yours, /s/ Alvin H. Fenichel Alvin H. Fenichel Senior Vice President and Controller cc: Corporate Secretary ASHLAND INC 50 E. RiverCenter Blvd Covington, KY 41012 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----