COVINGTON, Ky., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) today filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040113/ASHLANDLOGO) There are several options to access a paper copy of Ashland's complete audited financial statements free of charge. The Form 10-K may be downloaded from the company's website at http://www.ashland.com/ by accessing a link provided in the Investor Center. In addition, the report may be requested by calling Investor Relations at 859-815-4454, or by directing an e-mail to . 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 http://www.ashland.com/. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040113/ASHLANDLOGODATASOURCE: Ashland Inc. CONTACT: Media, Jim Vitak, +1-614-790-3715, , Investors, Eric Boni, +1-859-815-4454, Web Site: http://www.ashland.com/

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