Wilmington, Del., March  23, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) is implementing pricing actions across its Life Sciences, Intermediates, Personal Care and Specialty Additives product portfolios globally in

Ashland implements pricing actions across product portfolio in response to market volatility

Ashland to Adjust Pricing Amid Rising Energy and Raw Material Costs

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    <p>Wilmington, Del., March  23, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) is implementing pricing actions across its Life Sciences, Intermediates, Personal Care and Specialty Additives product portfolios globally in</p>
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    <p>Ashland Inc. is implementing pricing adjustments in response to rising energy and raw material costs. This strategic move aims to maintain reliable customer supply while navigating ongoing supply chain challenges, positioning the company for potential revenue stability amidst market volatility.</p>
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    <ul><li>Ashland is adjusting pricing due to energy market volatility.</li><li>Proactive actions in procurement and supply chain management are underway.</li><li>Pricing variations will consider regional market dynamics and contracts.</li><li>Ashland aims to maintain reliable supply amid rising costs.</li><li>The company will monitor markets closely for further adjustments.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Ashland Inc. (ASH)</strong>: Implementing pricing actions to counteract raw material cost increases.</li></ul>
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    <p>This news fits under Corporate Developments as it involves strategic pricing decisions in response to market conditions, which can significantly affect Ashland&#039;s operational performance and financial metrics in the near term.</p>
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    <ul><li>Pricing actions could enhance revenue stability during volatile market conditions.</li><li>Changes in procurement strategies may lead to improved cost management.</li><li>Regional pricing variations will respond to local economic factors.</li><li>Ashland&#039;s proactive adjustments signal confidence in navigating market disruptions.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Ashland operates globally in various consumer and industrial markets.</li><li>Company has over 2,900 employees across more than 100 countries.</li><li>Pricing adjustments are a response to Middle East conflict effects.</li><li>Company focusing on proactive measures to manage supply chain costs.</li><li>Forward-looking statements indicate ongoing monitoring of market dynamics.</li></ul>
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    <p>Plan to increase positions in ASH due to price adjustments supporting margins.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p>Wilmington, Del., March  23, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASH">ASH</a>) is implementing pricing actions across its Life Sciences, Intermediates, Personal Care and Specialty Additives product portfolios globally in response to continued volatility in energy markets, raw material costs and logistics conditions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.</p>  <p align="justify">The company is taking proactive actions across procurement, supply chain and operations to actively manage costs where possible, while adjusting pricing to maintain reliable supply to customers under current market conditions.</p>  <p align="justify">Pricing actions will vary by product and region, reflecting local market dynamics, contractual terms and individual customer requirements. Ashland will continue to closely monitor market conditions and adjust pricing and actions as market dynamics evolve.</p>  <p align="justify"><b>About Ashland <br></br></b>Ashland Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASH">ASH</a>) is a global additives and specialty ingredients company with a conscious and proactive mindset for environmental, social and governance (ESG). The company serves customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. Approximately 2,900 passionate, tenacious solvers thrive on developing practical, innovative and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries. Visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=MI-wkcgkkslzihIKpkjDt1f-L6_PAgQnBIW07gb29xMNnQHA4HF8Qjz5047GxlkHeB9nZVnR4y-WlFdSdOnRcw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ashland.com</a> and <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=MI-wkcgkkslzihIKpkjDtyH7KE1H7cQWpFYqKc_oeH9ZihhUxwFmbDeFL80gustHlNH0su_VSAaz_f8CLE8YaMsgnwlIoQfITzsYHoCh9p-i6ICqsVl8biuTUR0SIxcd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ashland.com/ESG</a> to learn more. </p>  <p><b>Forward Looking Statements</b></p>  <p align="justify">This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Ashland has identified some of these forward-looking statements with words such as "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "estimates," "is likely," "predicts," "projects," "forecasts," "objectives," "may," "will," "should," "plans" and "intends" and the negative of these words or other comparable terminology. Ashland may from time to time make forward-looking statements in its annual reports, quarterly reports and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), news releases and other written and oral communications. These forward-looking statements are based on Ashland's expectations and assumptions, as of the date such statements are made, regarding Ashland's future operating performance, financial, operating cash flow and liquidity, as well as the economy and other future events or circumstances. These statements include, but are not limited to, Ashland's expectations in connection with its proactive pricing actions and plans to continue to closely monitor conditions and adjust pricing as market dynamics evolve.</p>  <p align="justify">Ashland's expectations and assumptions include, without limitation, internal forecasts and analyses of current and future market conditions and trends, management plans and strategies, operating efficiencies and economic conditions (such as prices, supply and demand, cost of raw materials, and the ability to recover raw-material cost increases through price increases), and risks and uncertainties associated with the following: business disruptions stemming from natural, operational, and other catastrophic events, including disruptions to supply and logistics functions, manufacturing delays, and information technology system and network failures; changes in consumer preferences and a reduction in demand for Ashland's products; risks inherent in operating a global business, including tariffs and other trade policies, geopolitical instability and armed conflict; economic downturns and disruptions in the financial markets; our ability to pass increases in the costs of energy and raw materials to customers and to fulfill our contractual requirements with customers and vendors; downward pressures on prices and margins; changes in the legal and regulatory landscapes in which we operate; and, without limitation, risks and uncertainties affecting Ashland that are described in Ashland's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K (including Item 1A Risk Factors) filed with the SEC, which is available on Ashland's website at <a href="http://investor.ashland.com" title="http://investor.ashland.com">http://investor.ashland.com</a> or on the SEC's website at <a href="http://www.sec.gov" title="http://www.sec.gov">http://www.sec.gov</a>. Various risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those stated, projected or implied by any forward-looking statements. Ashland believes its expectations and assumptions are reasonable, but there can be no assurance that the expectations reflected herein will be achieved. Unless legally required, Ashland undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this news release whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.</p>  <p>&#x2122; Trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries.</p>  <p><b>FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:</b></p> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">Investor Relations:</td><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">Media Relations:</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">Sandy Klugman</td><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">Carolmarie C. Brown</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">+1 (302) 594-7777</td><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">+1 (302) 995-3158</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top ; "><a href="mailto:sandy.klugman@ashland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sandy.klugman@ashland.com</a></td><td style="vertical-align: top ; "><a href="mailto:ccbrown@ashland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccbrown@ashland.com</a></td></tr></table> <p><br></br></p> <p id="gnw_attachments_section-header">
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Ashland Inc. is implementing pricing adjustments in response to rising energy and raw material costs. This strategic move aims to maintain reliable customer supply while navigating ongoing supply chain challenges, positioning the company for potential revenue stability amidst market volatility.

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