ASH

Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) is a specialty chemicals company founded in 1924 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Originally established as a petroleum refining company, Ashland has transformed over nearly a century into a focused specialty ingredients and additives provider serving diverse end markets including pharmaceuticals, personal care, food and beverage, and industrial applications. The company has undergone significant portfolio optimization in recent years, divesting non-core businesses to concentrate on higher-margin specialty chemical segments where it can leverage proprietary technologies and strong customer relationships.