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): October 12, 1999 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 (606) 815-3333Item 5. Other Events On October 12, 1999, Ashland Inc. announced that it has informed the Copenhagen Stock Exchange that shareholders representing more than 90% of the share capital of Superfos a/s have accepted Ashland's September 27, 1999 offer, and that Ashland will implement the tender offer. The accepting shareholders will receive payment on Tuesday, October 19, 1999. The foregoing summary of the attached press release is qualified in its entirety by the complete text of such document, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated October 12, 1999. 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. ----------------------------------- (Registrant) Date: October 12, 1999 /s/ David L. Hausrath ------------------------------- Name: David L. Hausrath Title: Vice President and General Counsel Exhibit Index Exhibit No. 99.1 Press Release dated October 12, 1999.
Exhibit 99.1 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Stan Lampe (606) 815-4061 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 1999 Ashland Inc. to complete Superfos tender offer Covington, Ky. -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) informed the Copenhagen Stock Exchange today that shareholders representing more than 90% of the share capital of Superfos have accepted Ashland's Sept. 27 offer, and that Ashland will implement the tender offer. "The accepting shareholders will receive payment on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999," said James R. Boyd, Ashland Inc. senior vice president. Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) is a diversified company with wholly owned operations in distribution, specialty chemicals, motor oil and car care products, and highway construction. Ashland Distribution Company is the largest distributor of chemicals, plastics and fiber reinforcements in North America, a leading distributor of fine ingredients in North America, and a leading Pan-European distributor of plastics. Ashland Specialty Chemical Company is a leading, worldwide supplier of specialty chemicals. Valvoline's major consumer brands include Valvoline(R) motor oils, Eagle One(R) appearance products, Zerex(R) antifreeze, Pyroil(R) Performance Products and Valvoline SynPower(R) automotive chemicals. APAC is the nation's largest highway contractor with operations in 14 southern and midwestern states. Ashland also has a 38-percent equity interest in Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC and a 58-percent equity interest in Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI). Ashland's Internet address is http://www.ashland.com. -0-