Ashland (ASH) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for January 20, 2026, to be held virtually at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

• Proxy materials are available online, with options to request paper or email copies at no charge.

• Stockholders can vote online before or during the meeting using a Virtual Control Number.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eight directors is on the agenda, with nominees listed by name.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation for named executive officers.

• Provision to conduct any other business properly brought before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and FOR Proposals Two and Three.

• List of director nominees includes a mix of current and potentially new members.