Ashland Inc. Form 8-K Filing

On July 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. entered into the Fifth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated March 17, 2021. This amendment extends the termination date of the receivables securitization facility to July 28, 2028, and maintains the commitment at $70 million. The previous amendment had set the commitment at $80 million through December 31, 2024, and $70 million thereafter until September 11, 2026. The Fifth Amendment also incorporates updates to align with current market standards. The information regarding this amendment is also included under Item 2.03 as a creation of a direct financial obligation.