Ashland Inc. CFO Chambers to Speak Dec. 2 at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference

COVINGTON, Ky., Nov 20, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Lamar M. Chambers, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), will make a presentation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at 11:50 a.m. EST. In his remarks, Chambers will review Ashland's businesses, strategies and priorities.

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An audio webcast will be presented live and can be accessed, along with supporting materials, through the Ashland website at www.ashland.com. The replay will be available within three hours of the live presentation and will be archived on Ashland's website until Dec. 18. Supporting materials will be available for 12 months. Copies of the presentation can also be requested by sending an e-mail to investor_relations@ashland.com or by calling 859-815-4454.

Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) provides specialty chemical products, services and solutions for many of the world's most essential industries. Serving customers in more than 100 countries, it operates through five commercial units: Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, Ashland Hercules Water Technologies, Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline) and Ashland Distribution. To learn more about Ashland, visit www.ashland.com.

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