Evercore Trust acts as independent fiduciary in Ashland's contribution of $100 million of Common Stock to its pension plan

Clients Evercore Trust Co.

Jones Day advised Evercore Trust Co., in its capacity as independent fiduciary and investment manager, in connection with the contribution by Ashland Inc., a provider of specialty chemical products, services and solutions, of $100 million of its Common Stock to the Ashland pension plan pursuant to a private placement.