X0202 3 2006-10-09 0 0001305014 ASHLAND INC. ASH 0001378228 Harris Theodore L 5200 BLAZER PARKWAY DUBLIN OH 43017 0 1 0 0 Vice President Common Stock 681 D Restricted Stock 3000 D Common Stock 444 I 401(K) Stock Appreciation Right 45.19 2005-09-16 2014-10-16 Common Stock 3032 D Stock Appreciation Right 58.5 2006-09-15 2015-10-15 Common Stock 3500 D Represents shares of Restricted Common Stock acquired pursuant to Ashland's stock incentive plans as approved by the shareholders and exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3. Based on Employee Savings Plan information as of 10-9-06, the latest date for which such information is reasonably available. Stock Appreciation Right granted pursuant to Ashland's Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan which vests in three annual installments: 50% after the 1st year, the next 25% the 2nd year and the remaining 25% the 3rd year. David B. Mattingly, Attorney-in-Fact 2006-10-19