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Ashland

Specialty materials company

ashland.com

Headquarters: Wilmington, United States
Founded year: 1924
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–5,900
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

Last updated October 27

Latest news about Ashland

In short: Ashland advanced its sale process amid takeover reports and strong private-equity interest

Company announcements

October 27 Ashland

Ashland announces Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings date

The report will release Nov 3, with a webcast on Nov 4 featuring CEO Guillermo Novo and CFO William Whitaker.

October 8 Ashland

Ashland launches forzango biofunctional active ingredient

This ethical, condurango-derived ingredient supports skin endurance and detoxification for active consumers. It features traceable sourcing from Colombia.

July 28 Ashland

Ashland reports Q3 2026 results and reaffirms full-year outlook

Sales rose 7% to $497 million, volumes up 6%, and Adjusted EBITDA was $109 million, down 4%.

April 28 Ashland

Ashland reports Q2 fiscal 2026 results and updates outlook

Sales rose 1% to $482M, adjusted EBITDA fell 9% to $98M, and full-year guidance was reduced.

Media coverage

October 23 MarketScreener

Newspaper: Evonik weighs takeover of U.S. rival Ashland

The specialty chemicals company Evonik is considering a takeover of U.S. rival Ashland, according to a newspaper report. The Essen-based company has been looking into...

October 6 Seeking Alpha

Ashland gains on report bids made last week - Dealreporter

Ashland (ASH) shares jump on potential sale bids from Clayton Dubilier & Rice, Clariant, Apollo, Carlyle and more.

September 15 MSN

Ashland edges higher on report bids due this month

Ashland (ASH) ticked higher by almost 1% amid a report that the chemical maker is collecting takeover bids this month. Apollo ...

August 7 Bloomberg

Ashland Is Said to Explore Sale After Getting Takeover Interest

The chemical maker, which settled with an activist investor last month, is working with Citigroup and Lazard to engage with strategic and financial suitors.

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