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Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a premier global specialty chemicals company that serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets. With a workforce of nearly 7,000 passionate professionals, including renowned scientists, research chemists, talented engineers, and plant operators, Ashland thrives on developing practical, innovative, and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries.
Operating in four distinct segments—Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates—Ashland is a key supplier to pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of personal care products, food and beverages, nutraceuticals, and supplements. The Life Sciences segment generates the highest revenue, reflecting the company’s strong focus on this area.
Recently, Ashland announced significant organizational changes within its finance, strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and portfolio teams. The company has also issued its first-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2024 and outlined its outlook for the second quarter and full year. Ashland's leadership positions in high-quality, consumer-focused markets such as pharmaceuticals, personal care, and architectural coatings underline its commitment to excellence.
Ashland continues to foster gender equity and empowerment by spotlighting inspirational female employees, particularly in recognition of International Women’s Day. The company recently increased its support for greenlight4girls, a global initiative to inspire girls in STEM fields.
In line with its strategic goals, Ashland has signed a definitive agreement to sell its nutraceuticals business to Turnspire Capital Partners LLC. The transaction, expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, is subject to customary closing conditions.
For the latest updates and more detailed information, visit the official Ashland website and the Investor Relations section.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) reported strong financial results for Q2 FY2022, achieving sales of $604 million, a 19% increase year-over-year. Net income soared to $786 million, reflecting a one-time gain from the divestiture of its Performance Adhesives business. Income from continuing operations reached $38 million or $0.66 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $163 million, up 41% from the prior year, driven by disciplined pricing and improved product mix, despite challenges from foreign currency fluctuations and increasing raw material costs.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has announced a $50,000 donation to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in honor of Earth Day. This includes $25,000 for TNC's Nature Lab, which focuses on STEM education for youth, and $25,000 for the Plant a Billion Trees initiative aimed at restoring forests by 2030. Ashland's contributions will help plant approximately 10,000 trees in various countries. The company also emphasizes its commitment to sustainable practices and biodiversity, aligning its operations with the Paris Climate Accord and supporting educational programs for future conservationists.
Ashland Global Holdings (NYSE: ASH) announced the completion of a $200 million share repurchase program and provided preliminary fiscal 2022 second-quarter financial results. Sales reached approximately $604 million, a 19% increase year-over-year. The company expects income from continuing operations of about $38 million, or $0.66 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA is projected at approximately $163 million, up 41%. Despite challenges from supply-chain issues and a potential economic impact from global events, the sales outlook remains steady at $2.25-$2.35 billion for the fiscal year.
Ashland Global Holdings has unveiled new sustainable personal care innovations at in-cosmetics Global in Paris, emphasizing its commitment to ESG principles. Highlighted products include Styleze™ es-dura, a plant-based hair care ingredient, and Caressense™ biofunctional, a phytofermented skin care extract. The company's Responsible Solvers™ program focuses on sustainable farming practices in India, improving farmer income by 30% while promoting gender equality. With expansion goals targeting 5,000 farms by 2025, Ashland is integrating sustainability into its growth strategy.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) launched its Responsible Solvers™ initiative, aimed at enhancing sustainable farming practices in India. The initiative, in collaboration with the SM Sehgal Foundation, focuses on increasing guar crop yields and supporting local farmers. A pilot program involving 250 farms demonstrated a 30% increase in crop yield and reduced production costs. Plans are underway to scale the initiative to 5,000 farms by 2025, while also promoting gender equality through training.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) will implement a price increase of up to 15% on all products starting April 1, 2022. This adjustment aims to mitigate the impacts of inflation affecting raw materials, energy, freight, and labor costs. The price hike encompasses Ashland’s entire product range across various markets, including life sciences, personal care, and specialty additives.
The company emphasizes its commitment to sustainability while serving a diverse client base worldwide.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) celebrated International Women’s Day by honoring female employees through its Ashland Women’s International Network (AWIN) and its annual Business Impact Award. Seventeen women were recognized for their contributions to the company's success, leading to a donation of $20,000 to the non-profit organization greenlight for girls, which aims to inspire girls to pursue STEM. CEO Guillermo Novo emphasized Ashland's commitment to increasing STEM opportunities, particularly for women and minorities, and vowed to share further success stories from their philanthropic program.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) announced the launch of the Responsible Solvers™ program, enhancing its commitment to STEM education through increased funding and a paid employee volunteer initiative. This program aims to align with Ashland's mission of responsible solutions and address local community challenges. CEO Guillermo Novo emphasized that integrating ESG issues into their business model is essential for long-term success. The program will enable local customization to better address regional needs, fostering employee engagement and community impact.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has successfully concluded the sale of its Performance Adhesives business to Arkema for approximately $1.65 billion in cash. The company anticipates net proceeds between $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion and plans to utilize these funds for growth in core businesses, balance sheet optimization, and shareholder rewards. CEO Guillermo Novo highlighted the sale as a pivotal step towards focusing on their core additive and specialty ingredients operations across key markets.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) reported its Q1 fiscal 2022 results, achieving sales of $512 million, a 9% increase year-over-year. The company’s net income was $48 million or $0.83 per diluted share, down from $56 million in the prior year due to logistics challenges and rising material costs. Adjusted EBITDA reached $106 million. Cash flows from operating activities totaled $14 million, significantly lower than the previous $81 million. For FY 2022, Ashland expects sales between $2.25 billion and $2.35 billion.
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