Independent
Tenure on this board
4.0 yrs
Meeting calendar
ASH · Annual meeting · Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Ashland Inc
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.
Market cap
$3.2B
1Y TSR
+29.5%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Nov 21, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jan 20, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of eight director nominees
ManagementBoard: FORStockholders 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.
- 2
Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Ashland’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026
ManagementBoard: FORStockholders 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.
- 3
Non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation paid to Ashland’s named executive officers
ManagementBoard: FORStockholders 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.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.0 yrs
Also a director at
Archer-daniels-midland Co (ADM)Smurfit Westrock PLC (SW)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.0 yrs
Also a director at
Allegion PLC (ALLE)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
6.5 yrs
Also a director at
Ppg Industries Inc (PPG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.5 yrs
Also a director at
Xylem Inc (XYL)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.3 yrs
Also a director at
International Paper Co (IP)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | 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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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Ashland Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Ashland Inc (ASH) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Ashland Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Ashland Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, November 21, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Ashland Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Ashland Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Ashland Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Ashland Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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