Director: The filing discloses routine appointments of existing directors to board committees, not a change in senior executive management.

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth in and incorporated into

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On July 30, 2026, Ashland Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Ashland”), entered into the Fifth Amendment (the “Fifth Amendment”) to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of March 17, 2021 (as amended, the “RPA”) by and among Ashland, as initial servicer, CVG Capital III LLC, a bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity and subsidiary of Ashland (the “SPE”), PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”), as administrative agent, PNC Capital Markets LLC, as…

Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement. The information set forth in

Director — Peter Thomas and Allen Spizzo: Two new independent directors were appointed to the Board of Directors.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 28, 2026, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) announced preliminary third quarter results, which are discussed in more detail in the news release (the “News Release”) attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference into this

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth under “

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On May 28, 2026 (such date, the “Closing Date”), Ashland Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Ashland”), entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) among Ashland, as a borrower, Ashland Industries Europe GmbH, a Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung organized under the laws of Switzerland (the “Swiss Borrower”), as a borrower, each lender from time to time party thereto, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Houston Branch, as…

Director — Mr. Bertrand Loy: The company appointed Mr. Bertrand Loy as an independent director and assigned him to the Audit Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 28, 2026, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) announced preliminary second quarter results, which are discussed in more detail in the news release (the “News Release”) attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference into this

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 2, 2026, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) announced preliminary first quarter results, which are discussed in more detail in the news release (the “News Release”) attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference into this

CEO — Guillermo Novo: The filing discloses a one-time equity compensation award to the sitting CEO to retain him, not a departure, appointment, or board election.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 4, 2025, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) announced preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results and fiscal year 2026 outlook results, which are discussed in more detail in the news release (the “News Release”) attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference into this

Director — Sergio Pedreiro: A director resigned from the board and committee roles, reducing board size, but the filing explicitly states there was no disagreement with the company.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 29, 2025, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) announced preliminary third quarter results, which are discussed in more detail in the news release (the “News Release”) attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference into this

CFO — William Whitaker: The filing announces the appointment of William Whitaker as CFO, which is a senior executive appointment rather than a departure.

CFO — William Whitaker: The filing discloses the permanent appointment of William Whitaker as CFO, following his interim tenure, which is a succession event rather than a departure.

Senior Vice President — Karl Bostaph: The filing announces the scheduled retirement of a Senior Vice President, which is an orderly succession event rather than a sudden loss of a top executive like the CEO or CFO.

CFO — J. Kevin Willis: The CFO resigned to pursue another opportunity, but an internal successor was immediately appointed, indicating an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of leadership.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 30, 2025, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) announced preliminary second quarter results, which are discussed in more detail in the news release (the “News Release”) attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference into this

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 28, 2025, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) announced preliminary first quarter results, which are discussed in more detail in the news release (the “News Release”) attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference into this

CFO — J. Kevin Willis: The filing discloses that the CFO assumed an additional title (Principal Accounting Officer) without leaving their existing role, which is a minor administrative change rather than a departure.

Principal Accounting Officer — Eric F. Boni: The Principal Accounting Officer is departing under a severance plan, which is a significant management change but not a top-tier executive loss like a CEO or CFO.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 6, 2024, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) announced preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 results and fiscal year 2025 outlook results, which are discussed in more detail in the news release (the “News Release”) attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference into this

Director — Wetteny Joseph: A director chose not to stand for reelection, which is a standard board turnover event with no indication of conflict or operational impact.