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): August 7, 2002
ASHLAND INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-2918 61-0122250
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
50 E. RiverCenter Boulevard, Covington, Kentucky 41012-0391
(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
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Statement under oath of Paul W. Chellgren, Chief Executive
Officer of Ashland Inc. Regarding Facts and Circumstances
Relating to Exchange Act Filings.
99.2 Statement under oath of J. Marvin Quin, Chief Financial Officer
of Ashland Inc. Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to
Exchange Act Filings.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
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On August 7, 2002, Ashland Inc. submitted to the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") the Statements under Oath of the Principal
Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer in accordance with
the SEC's June 27, 2002 Order requiring the filing of sworn statements
pursuant to Section 21(a)(1) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
These statements are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
ASHLAND INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: August 7, 2002 /s/ David L. Hausrath
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Name: David L. Hausrath
Title: Vice President and
General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Statement under oath of Paul W. Chellgren, Chief Executive Officer
of Ashland Inc. Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange
Act Filings.
99.2 Statement under oath of J. Marvin Quin, Chief Financial Officer of
Ashland Inc. Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange
Act Filings.
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