Item 2.02 of Form 8-K,
shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to
the liabilities of that Section, and is not incorporated by reference in any
filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except
as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item
9.01. Financial
Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits
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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.
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ASHLAND
INC.
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(Registrant)
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/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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EXHIBIT
INDEX
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2009.
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