Independent
Tenure on this board
3.9 yrs
8 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Three proposals are being voted on: (1) election of eight director nominees, (2) ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Ashland's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, and (3) a non-binding advisory resolution approving Ashland's named executive officers' compensation.
Stockholders are asked to elect eight directors to hold office until the next annual meeting; eight nominees are named, all independent per NYSE standards except the Chair/CEO, Guillermo Novo. The Board unanimously recommends voting FOR the eight nominees.
Stockholders are asked to ratify EY’s appointment as Ashland’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026; EY fees are disclosed; the Audit Committee recommends ratification; abstentions not counted as votes for/against.
Stockholders are asked to approve on an advisory basis the compensation paid to Ashland’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement; the Board unanimously recommends FOR.
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard Investments LLC | 5.7% | 2,625,000 | $146M |
| 2 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 5.5% | 2,497,724 | $139M |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.4% | 2,487,385 | $138M |
| 4 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 5.2% | 2,401,406 | $134M |
| 5 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.8% | 2,194,945 | $122M |
| 6 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 2,052,542 | $114M |
| 7 | AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 1,944,712 | $106M |
| 8 | FRONTIER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO LLC | 4.2% | 1,912,689 | $106M |
| 9 | Jefferies Financial Group Inc. | 4.2% | 1,908,142 | $106M |
| 10 | DIAMOND HILL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | 3.8% | 1,750,487 | $97M |
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