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): January 7, 2004
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 (859) 815-3333
Item 5. Other Events
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On January 7, 2004, Ashland Inc. ("Ashland") announced that Garry M.
Higdem, P.E., formerly with Granite Construction (Watsonville, CA), has
been named to succeed David J. D'Antoni as President of Ashland Paving And
Construction, Inc., the parent corporation of the APAC group of companies,
and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ashland. Higdem will report to James J.
O'Brien, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ashland. Higdem will hold
the titles of Senior Vice President of Ashland, and President, Ashland
Paving And Construction, Inc. The appointment is effective Monday, January
12, 2004.
The APAC group of companies operates in 14 Southern and Midwestern
states. APAC's assets consist of 96 aggregate production facilities,
including 35 permanent operating quarry locations; 65 ready-mix concrete
plants; 239 hot-mix asphalt plants; and more than 15,000 pieces of mobile
equipment.
SIGNATURES
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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.
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(Registrant)
Date: January 7, 2004 /s/ J. Marvin Quin
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Name: J. Marvin Quin
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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