ASHLAND INC. 8-K

What Happened
Ashland Inc. announced preliminary results for the second quarter of 2026 in a news release issued April 28, 2026. The company furnished the news release as Exhibit 99.1 to a Form 8-K (Item 2.02 and Item 7.01) and made it available on its Investor Center at http://investor.ashland.com. The Form 8-K was signed by William C. Whitaker, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Announcement date: April 28, 2026; preliminary second-quarter 2026 results disclosed in a News Release (Exhibit 99.1).
• The News Release is available on Ashland’s Investor Center: http://investor.ashland.com.
• The Form 8-K disclosures were furnished (not “filed”) and the company states they should not be deemed incorporated by reference into other filings.
• Filing signed by William C. Whitaker, SVP & Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters
This informs investors that Ashland has provided an early look at its Q2 2026 operating results; the attached news release is the source for the specific earnings, revenue, or guidance figures (which are not contained in the 8-K text itself). Investors should review the News Release on the company’s website for the detailed quarterly results and any management commentary. The company’s note that the information is “furnished” (not “filed”) is a legal designation affecting how the disclosure is treated under the securities laws.