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Compiled from SEC Form N-PX filings and Ashland Inc.’s Form 8-K, filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07 on EDGAR). Page generated November 1, 2026.
Meeting of January 20, 2026: 10 items on Ashland Inc.’s Form 8-K, filed January 22, 2026: 8 elected · 2 approved.
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Material dissent: a director nominee under 80% of the votes cast, say-on-pay under 70%, any other item the board put forward under 80%, or a shareholder proposal with more than 50%, on the company’s own Form 8-K tally. How this is decided
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These tallies are Ashland Inc.’s own, as disclosed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K, filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07, “Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders”). They cover every share voted at the meeting, not just the funds that file Form N-PX.
| Ballot item | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Broker non-votes | Support (of votes cast) | Reported outcome | Voting standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elect Director: Steven D. Bishop | 37,690,628 | 182,935 | 31,896 | -- | 3,711,606 | 99.5% | Elected | — |
| Elect Director: Sanat Chattopadhyay | 37,059,909 | 644,129 | 201,420 | -- | 3,711,606 | 98% | Elected | — |
| Elect Director: Suzan F. Harrison | 37,309,662 | 395,837 | 199,962 | -- | 3,711,606 | 99% | Elected | — |
| Elect Director: Ashish K. Kulkarni | 37,124,484 | 581,327 | 199,647 | -- | 3,711,606 | 98% | Elected | — |
| Elect Director: Susan L. Main | 37,703,746 | 170,359 | 31,356 | -- | 3,711,606 | 99.5% | Elected | — |
| Elect Director: Guillermo Novo | 37,087,627 | 786,294 | 31,536 | -- | 3,711,606 | 98% | Elected | — |
| Elect Director: Jerome A. Peribere | 36,206,666 | 1,351,413 | 347,378 | -- | 3,711,606 | 96% | Elected | — |
| Elect Director: Scott A. Tozier | 37,397,146 | 478,012 | 30,301 | -- | 3,711,606 | 99% | Elected | — |
| 2. Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Ashland's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 | 41,483,293 | 109,138 | 24,628 | -- | 3,711,606 | 99.7% | Approved | — |
| 3. Non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation paid to Ashland's named executive officers | 36,593,493 | 1,247,959 | 64,001 | -- | 3,711,606 | 97% | Approved | — |
Source: Ashland Inc., Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 22, 2026 — read the filing on EDGAR.
Each item below shows how the 398 asset managers that disclosed a Ashland Inc. vote in their SEC Form N-PX filings actually voted. Share totals are the shares those managers' funds voted, summed across every fund they report.
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
98% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: Ashish K. Kulkarni
Ashland Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Ashish K. Kulkarni”): 37,124,484 for, 581,327 against, per its Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “Proposal 1: All of the nominees for director were elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified, by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Support: 98% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 86 asset managers below reported 18,052,147 for, 1 against, 7,691 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 4,316,813 | 1 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,360,847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| MFS | 2,101,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| DIAMOND HILL FUNDS | 1,230,569 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 956,181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 833,373 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 778,672 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 699,084 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 667,831 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Delaware/Macquarie | 491,206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 448,223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allspring | 358,109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 346,250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Jackson National | 343,441 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| GLENMEDE FUND INC | 202,491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AQR | 201,670 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 197,923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Invesco | 138,886 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 123,089 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| CRM Mutual Fund Trust | 113,125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 103,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Nationwide | 74,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 62,897 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 60,916 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Guardian Variable Products Trust | 59,826 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
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Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
98% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: Guillermo Novo
Ashland Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Guillermo Novo”): 37,087,627 for, 786,294 against, per its Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “Proposal 1: All of the nominees for director were elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified, by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Support: 98% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 86 asset managers below reported 18,049,324 for, 2,825 against, 7,691 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 4,315,460 | 1,354 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,360,847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| MFS | 2,101,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| DIAMOND HILL FUNDS | 1,230,569 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 956,181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 833,373 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 778,672 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 699,084 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 667,831 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Delaware/Macquarie | 491,206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 448,223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allspring | 358,109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 345,723 | 527 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Jackson National | 343,441 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| GLENMEDE FUND INC | 202,491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AQR | 201,670 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 197,923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Invesco | 138,886 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 123,089 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| CRM Mutual Fund Trust | 113,125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 103,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Nationwide | 74,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 62,897 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 60,916 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Guardian Variable Products Trust | 59,826 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 86 asset managers. See all 86 in the interactive database.
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
96% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: Jerome A. Peribere
Ashland Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Jerome A. Peribere”): 36,206,666 for, 1,351,413 against, per its Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “Proposal 1: All of the nominees for director were elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified, by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Support: 96% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 86 asset managers below reported 17,511,264 for, 540,884 against, 7,691 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 4,314,495 | 2,318 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,360,847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| MFS | 2,101,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| DIAMOND HILL FUNDS | 1,230,569 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 956,181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 833,373 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 778,672 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 699,084 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 667,831 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Delaware/Macquarie | 0 | 491,206 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Charles Schwab | 448,223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allspring | 358,109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 345,741 | 509 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Jackson National | 343,441 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| GLENMEDE FUND INC | 202,491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AQR | 201,670 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 197,923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Invesco | 138,886 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 123,089 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| CRM Mutual Fund Trust | 113,125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 103,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Nationwide | 74,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 62,897 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 60,916 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Guardian Variable Products Trust | 59,826 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 86 asset managers. See all 86 in the interactive database.
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
98% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: Sanat Chattopadhyay
Ashland Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Sanat Chattopadhyay”): 37,059,909 for, 644,129 against, per its Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “Proposal 1: All of the nominees for director were elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified, by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Support: 98% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 86 asset managers below reported 17,991,231 for, 60,917 against, 7,691 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 4,316,813 | 1 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,360,847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| MFS | 2,101,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| DIAMOND HILL FUNDS | 1,230,569 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 956,181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 833,373 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 778,672 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 699,084 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 667,831 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Delaware/Macquarie | 491,206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 448,223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allspring | 358,109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 346,250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Jackson National | 343,441 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| GLENMEDE FUND INC | 202,491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AQR | 201,670 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 197,923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Invesco | 138,886 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 123,089 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| CRM Mutual Fund Trust | 113,125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 103,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Nationwide | 74,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 62,897 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 0 | 60,916 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Guardian Variable Products Trust | 59,826 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 86 asset managers. See all 86 in the interactive database.
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
99% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: Scott A. Tozier
Ashland Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Scott A. Tozier”): 37,397,146 for, 478,012 against, per its Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “Proposal 1: All of the nominees for director were elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified, by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Support: 99% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 86 asset managers below reported 18,051,183 for, 964 against, 7,691 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 4,315,849 | 964 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,360,847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| MFS | 2,101,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| DIAMOND HILL FUNDS | 1,230,569 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 956,181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 833,373 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 778,672 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 699,084 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 667,831 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Delaware/Macquarie | 491,206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 448,223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allspring | 358,109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 346,250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Jackson National | 343,441 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| GLENMEDE FUND INC | 202,491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AQR | 201,670 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 197,923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Invesco | 138,886 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 123,089 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| CRM Mutual Fund Trust | 113,125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 103,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Nationwide | 74,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 62,897 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 60,916 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Guardian Variable Products Trust | 59,826 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 86 asset managers. See all 86 in the interactive database.
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
99.5% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: Steven D. Bishop
Ashland Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Steven D. Bishop”): 37,690,628 for, 182,935 against, per its Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “Proposal 1: All of the nominees for director were elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified, by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Support: 99.5% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 86 asset managers below reported 18,052,148 for, 7,691 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 4,316,814 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,360,847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| MFS | 2,101,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| DIAMOND HILL FUNDS | 1,230,569 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 956,181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 833,373 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 778,672 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 699,084 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 667,831 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Delaware/Macquarie | 491,206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 448,223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allspring | 358,109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 346,250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Jackson National | 343,441 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| GLENMEDE FUND INC | 202,491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AQR | 201,670 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 197,923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Invesco | 138,886 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 123,089 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| CRM Mutual Fund Trust | 113,125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 103,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Nationwide | 74,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 62,897 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 60,916 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Guardian Variable Products Trust | 59,826 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 86 asset managers. See all 86 in the interactive database.
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
99.5% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: Susan L. Main
Ashland Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Susan L. Main”): 37,703,746 for, 170,359 against, per its Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “Proposal 1: All of the nominees for director were elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified, by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Support: 99.5% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 86 asset managers below reported 18,052,148 for, 7,691 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 4,316,814 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,360,847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| MFS | 2,101,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| DIAMOND HILL FUNDS | 1,230,569 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 956,181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 833,373 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 778,672 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 699,084 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 667,831 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Delaware/Macquarie | 491,206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 448,223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allspring | 358,109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 346,250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Jackson National | 343,441 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| GLENMEDE FUND INC | 202,491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AQR | 201,670 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 197,923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Invesco | 138,886 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 123,089 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| CRM Mutual Fund Trust | 113,125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 103,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Nationwide | 74,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 62,897 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 60,916 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Guardian Variable Products Trust | 59,826 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 86 asset managers. See all 86 in the interactive database.
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
99% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: Suzan F. Harrison
Ashland Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Suzan F. Harrison”): 37,309,662 for, 395,837 against, per its Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “Proposal 1: All of the nominees for director were elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified, by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Support: 99% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 86 asset managers below reported 18,022,840 for, 29,307 against, 7,691 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 4,316,813 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,360,847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| MFS | 2,101,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| DIAMOND HILL FUNDS | 1,230,569 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 956,181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 833,373 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 778,672 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 699,084 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 638,531 | 29,300 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Delaware/Macquarie | 491,206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 448,223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allspring | 358,109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 346,250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Jackson National | 343,441 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| GLENMEDE FUND INC | 202,491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AQR | 201,670 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 197,923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Invesco | 138,886 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 123,089 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| CRM Mutual Fund Trust | 113,125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 103,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Nationwide | 74,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 62,897 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 60,916 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Guardian Variable Products Trust | 59,826 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 86 asset managers. See all 86 in the interactive database.
Combines 17 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
97% Approved · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: Approval of the non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation paid to Ashland's named executive officers.
Ashland Inc.’s own tally for this item (“3. Non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation paid to Ashland's named executive officers”): 36,593,493 for, 1,247,959 against — passed, per its Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07).
Reported outcome: Approved, in the filing’s own words: “Proposal 3: The non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation paid to Ashland's named executive officers, was approved by the stockholders by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Support: 97% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
Fund voting reports and institutional-manager reports both cover this item. An institutional manager can report shares that a fund it advises also reports, so the two are shown separately below and never added together, and their sum is not shown (fund and manager reports combined may count the same shares twice).
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 4,316,813 | 1 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,360,847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| MFS | 2,101,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| DIAMOND HILL FUNDS | 1,230,569 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 956,181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 833,373 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 778,672 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 699,084 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 638,531 | 29,300 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Delaware/Macquarie | 491,206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 448,223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allspring | 358,109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 346,123 | 127 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Jackson National | 343,441 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| GLENMEDE FUND INC | 202,491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AQR | 201,670 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 197,923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Invesco | 138,886 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 123,089 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| CRM Mutual Fund Trust | 113,125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 103,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Nationwide | 74,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 62,897 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 0 | 60,916 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Guardian Variable Products Trust | 59,826 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Fund voting reports, all 84 managers: 17,952,794 for, 98,919 against, 7,691 abstained. Showing the 25 largest; see all in the interactive database.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 3,083,143 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Standard Investments LLC | 2,275,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| COOPERMAN LEON G | 1,700,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 1,378,189 | 1,615 | 0 | 0 | For |
| 1832 Asset Management L.P. | 1,371,865 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 1,339,746 | 22,287 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AQR | 1,308,648 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 1,124,765 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 1,012,858 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 830,214 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SHAPIRO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 604,595 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Diamond Hill Capital Management, LLC (Investment Advisor) | 545,810 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| NOMURA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS TRUST | 528,328 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRONTIER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO LLC | 496,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 452,720 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Trust | 418,577 | 3,339 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allspring | 389,868 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Vanguard | 343,913 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ATLANTIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | 300,227 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| EAGLE ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | 299,518 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| MELLON INVESTMENTS Corp | 286,941 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 207,467 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Concentric Capital Strategies, LP | 201,974 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| DE Shaw | 199,280 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ALTRINSIC GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC | 197,476 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Institutional-manager reports, all 341 managers: 24,236,690 for, 434,018 against, 580 abstained, 10,700 not voted. Showing the 25 largest; see all in the interactive database.
Combines 5 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
99.7% Approved · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS ASHLAND'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026.
Ashland Inc.’s own tally for this item (“2. Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Ashland's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026”): 41,483,293 for, 109,138 against — passed, per its Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.07).
Reported outcome: Approved, in the filing’s own words: “Proposal 2: The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Ashland's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 was ratified by the stockholders by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Support: 99.7% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 86 asset managers below reported 18,050,539 for, 1,610 against, 7,691 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 4,316,814 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,360,847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| MFS | 2,101,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| DIAMOND HILL FUNDS | 1,230,569 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 956,181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 833,373 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 778,672 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 699,084 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 667,831 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Delaware/Macquarie | 491,206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 448,223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allspring | 358,109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 346,225 | 25 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Jackson National | 343,441 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| GLENMEDE FUND INC | 202,491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AQR | 201,670 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 197,923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Invesco | 138,886 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 123,089 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| CRM Mutual Fund Trust | 113,125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 103,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Nationwide | 74,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 62,897 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 60,916 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Guardian Variable Products Trust | 59,826 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 86 asset managers. See all 86 in the interactive database.
Ranked separately for each type of Form N-PX report. An institutional manager can report shares that a fund it advises also reports, so the two tables can list the same shares and are never added together. Each is ranked by the shares voted on the item that the most managers of that type reported, shown as a share of the 45,762,391 shares outstanding at the time of that meeting.
| # | Asset manager | % of shares outstanding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanguard | 9.43% |
| 2 | BlackRock | 5.16% |
| 3 | MFS | 4.59% |
| 4 | DIAMOND HILL FUNDS | 2.69% |
| 5 | Thrivent | 2.09% |
| 6 | Dimensional | 1.82% |
| 7 | American Century | 1.70% |
| 8 | Fidelity | 1.53% |
| 9 | Bridge Builder Trust | 1.46% |
| 10 | Delaware/Macquarie | 1.07% |
| # | Asset manager | % of shares outstanding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 6.74% |
| 2 | Standard Investments LLC | 4.97% |
| 3 | COOPERMAN LEON G | 3.71% |
| 4 | State Street | 3.02% |
| 5 | 1832 Asset Management L.P. | 3.00% |
| 6 | BlackRock | 2.98% |
| 7 | AQR | 2.86% |
| 8 | American Century | 2.46% |
| 9 | Thrivent | 2.21% |
| 10 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.81% |
As disclosed to the SEC in Form 13F (quarter-end holdings of 30 large managers), Schedules 13D and 13G (beneficial ownership above 5%) and the company’s own proxy statement (DEF 14A). Each row names its form.
| Holder | % outstanding | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 9.92% | 13F |
| BlackRock | 9.39% | 13F |
| Standard Investments LLC | 8.95% | 13D |
| COOPERMAN LEON G | 6.37% | 13G |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.45% | 13F |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management | 5.42% | 13G |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Company | 4.45% | 13G |
| Franklin Templeton | 3.81% | 13F |
| State Street | 3.36% | 13F |
| Geode Capital | 1.86% | 13F |
Percentages above are of 45,762,391 shares outstanding, as reported by Ashland Inc. on its Form 10-Q dated December 31, 2025 (see the filing on EDGAR). This is the count contemporaneous with the 2025-2026 meeting, not today’s. Each holding is as of its own filing, which may be dated before or after the meeting.
Every figure above is derived from filings made with the US Securities and Exchange Commission: Form N-PX, in which registered funds disclose how they voted every proxy and institutional managers disclose their votes on executive pay (say-on-pay, say-on-frequency and golden parachutes), and Form 8-K Item 5.07, in which the company reports its own meeting results. Shares outstanding are taken from Ashland Inc.’s 10-Q dated December 31, 2025. This page is a static snapshot rebuilt weekly on November 1, 2026; a live search always shows the current data.
At Ashland Inc.'s shareholder meeting held January 20, 2026, in the 2025-2026 proxy season, 398 asset managers reported how they voted on 10 ballot items in their SEC Form N-PX filings, covering 3,697 separate fund positions. On the most widely held item on that ballot — Approval of the non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation paid to Ashland's… — Ashland Inc.'s filing reports the proposal as approved, with 97% support of the votes cast (FOR divided by FOR plus AGAINST, the conventional basis for proxy support; abstentions, broker non-votes and unvoted shares are excluded because none of them took a side). Source: Ashland Inc.'s Form 8-K, Item 5.07, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 22, 2026.
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