ASH 10-K Annual Report Sept. 30, 2019 | Alphaminr
ASHLAND GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC

ASH 10-K Fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2019

ASHLAND GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part IItem 1. BusinessItem 1A. Risk FactorsItem 1B. Unresolved Staff CommentsItem 2. PropertiesItem 3. Legal ProceedingsItem 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresItem 4. Mine SafItem X. Information About Our Executive OfficersPart IIItem 5. Market For Registrant S Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases Of Equity SecuritiesItem 6. Selected Financial DataItem 7. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of OperationsItem 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskItem 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary DataItem 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial DisclosureItem 9A. Controls and ProceduresItem 9B. Other InformationPart IIIItem 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate GovernanceItem 11. Executive CompensationItem 12. Security Ownership Of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder MattersItem 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director IndependenceItem 13. Certain Relationships and RelateItem 14. Principal Accounting Fees and ServicesPart IVItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement SchedulesItem 16. Form 10-k Summary

Exhibits

2.1 Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 18, 2014, between Ashland Inc. and CD&R Seahawk Bidco, LLC (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2014 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 2.2 Sale and Purchase Agreement related to the ASK Chemicals Group, dated April 8, 2014, among Ashland Inc., Ashland International Holdings, Inc., Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH, Clariant Corp., mertus 158. GmbH, Ascot US Bidco Inc. and Ascot UK Bidco Limited (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on April 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 2.3 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 31, 2016, by and among Ashland Inc., Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and Ashland Merger Sub Corp. (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on May 31, 2016 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 2.4 Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated November 14, 2018, between Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and INEOS Enterprises Holdings Limited (pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, exhibits, schedules and certain annexes to the Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement have been omitted; exhibits, schedules and annexes will be supplementally provided to the SEC upon request) (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on November 20, 2018 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference.) 2.5 First Amendment to Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated July 1, 2019, between Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and INEOS Enterprises Holdings Limited (pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, exhibits, schedules and certain annexes to the Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement have been omitted; exhibits, schedules and annexes will be supplementally provided to the SEC upon request) (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2019 (SEC File No. 333-211719) and incorporated herein by reference). 2.6 Second Amendment to Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated July 30, 2019, between Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and INEOS Enterprises Holdings Limited (pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, exhibits, schedules and certain annexes to the Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement have been omitted; exhibits, schedules and annexes will be supplementally provided to the SEC upon request (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2019 (SEC File No. 333-211719) and incorporated herein by reference). 3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2016 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated by reference herein). 3.2 Amended and Restated By-laws of Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed November 17, 2017 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated by reference herein). 4.7 Indenture, dated as of August 7, 2012, between Ashland Inc. and U.S. Bank N.A., as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on September 21, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 4.8 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 26, 2013, between Ashland Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in respect of the senior notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.11 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 4.9 Indenture, dated as of February 26, 2013, between Ashland Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on February 27, 2013 (SEC File No. 001- 32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 4.10 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 26, 2013, between Ashland Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in respect of the senior notes due 2016, 2018 and 2043 (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on February 27, 2013 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 4.11 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 14, 2013, between Ashland Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in respect of the senior notes due 2043 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on March 18, 2013 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 4.12 Second Supplemental Indenture dated October 19, 2016, among Ashland LLC, Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and US Bank National Association, to the Indenture dated as of August 7, 2012 between Ashland LLC and US Bank National Association (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on October 20, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 4.13 Third Supplemental Indenture dated October 19, 2016, among Ashland LLC, Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and US Bank National Association, to the Indenture dated as of February 27, 2013 between Ashland LLC and US Bank National Association (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on October 20, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 4.14(a)** Description of Capital Stock. 4.14(b)** Description of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2043. 4.14(c)** Description of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2022. 10.3 Amended and Restated Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees (2005) effective as of January 1, 2017 (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated by reference herein). 10.4 Amended and Restated Ashland Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (2005) (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.5 Amendment to the Amended and Restated Ashland Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (2005) (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Ashlands Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.6 Amended and Restated Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (2005) effective as of January 1, 2017 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Ashlands Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.7 Amended and Restated Ashland Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees (2005) (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-32532) and incorporated herein by reference). 10.8 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees (Amended and Restated Effective as of May 22, 2019) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 (SEC File No. 33-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.9 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (Amended and Restated as of May 22, 2019) (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Ashlands Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 (SEC File No. 33-21179), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.10 Ashland Supplemental Defined Contribution Plan for Certain Employees (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Ashlands Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference) (Frozen). 10.11 Form of Chief Executive Officer Change in Control Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on October 9, 2015 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.12 Form of Executive Officer Change in Control Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on October 9, 2015 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.13 Amended and Restated Ashland Inc. Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.15 Amended and Restated 2011 Ashland Inc. Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2013 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.16 Amended and Restated 2015 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.21 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated by reference herein). 10.17 Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2011 Ashland Inc. Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.16 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.18 Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2011 Ashland Inc. Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.18 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.19 Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2015 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Ashlands Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.20 Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2015 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to Ashlands Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.21 Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2015 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Incentive Plan (Double-Trigger Form) (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on July 20, 2015 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.22 Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Award Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on October 9, 2015 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.23 Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2015 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Incentive Plan (Double-Trigger Form) (filed as Exhibit 10.37 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated by reference herein). 10.24 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2015 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Incentive Plan (Double-Trigger Form) (filed as Exhibit 10.38 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated by reference herein). 10.25 Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2015 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Incentive Plan (Double-Trigger Form) (filed as Exhibit 10.39 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated by reference herein). 10.26 Form of Performance Unit (LTIP) Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2015 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Incentive Plan (Double-Trigger Form) (filed as Exhibit 10.40 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated by reference herein). 10.27 Form of Indemnification Agreement between Ashland and members of its Board of Directors (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.28 Ashland Severance Pay Plan effective as of January 1, 2017 (filed as Exhibit 10.49 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated by reference herein). 10.29 Form of Cash-Settled Performance Unit (LTIP) Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2015 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Incentive Plan (Double-Trigger Form) (filed as Exhibit 10.59 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated by reference herein). 10.30 Amended and Restated Hercules Deferred Compensation Plan effective January 1, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended on September 30, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.31 Amendment to the Amended and Restated Hercules Deferred Compensation Plan dated September 30, 2016 (annuity cash-out) (filed as Exhibit 10.61 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated by reference herein). 10.32 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2018 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.33 Form of Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Ashland Global Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed onJanuary 26, 2018 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.34 Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Ashland Global Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2018 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.35 Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Award Agreement under the Ashland Global Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2018 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.36 Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement under the Ashland Global Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2018 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.37 Form of Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Ashland Global Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2018 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.38 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. NonQualified Defined Contribution Plan (Amended and Restated as of May 22, 2019) (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Ashlands Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 (SEC File No. 33-21179), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.39** Ashland Global Holdings Inc. Supplemental Defined Contribution Plan for Certain Employees (Amended and Restated as of May 22, 2019). 10.40 Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Ashland Global Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (with pro-rata vesting upon death, disability and retirement) (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Ashlands Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 (SEC File No. 33-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.41 Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Award Agreement (Stock Settled) under the Ashland Global Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (with pro-rata vesting upon death, disability and retirement) (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to Ashlands Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 (SEC File No. 33-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.42 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Ashland Global Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (with pro-rata vesting upon death, disability and retirement) (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to Ashlands Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 (SEC File No. 33-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.43 Form of Stock-Settled Performance Unit Award Agreement under the Ashland Global Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (with pro-rata vesting upon death, disability and retirement) (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to Ashlands Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 (SEC File No. 33-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.44 Offer Letter dated as of October 8, 2019, entered into by Guillermo Novo and Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on October 8, 2019 (SEC File No. 333-211719) and incorporated herein by reference). 10.45 Letter Agreement dated as of October 8, 2019, entered into by William A. Wulfsohn and Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on October 8, 2019 (SEC File No. 333-211719) and incorporated herein by reference). 10.46 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of May 30, 2011, entered into by and among The Samuel J. Heyman 1981 Continuing Trust for Lazarus S. Heyman, The Samuel J. Heyman 1981 Continuing Trust for Eleanor S. Heyman, The Samuel J. Heyman 1981 Continuing Trust for Jennifer L. Heyman, The Samuel J. Heyman 1981 Continuing Trust for Elizabeth D. Heyman, The Lazarus S. Heyman Age 50 Trust for Assets Appointed Under Will of Lazarus S. Heyman, The Eleanor S. Heyman Age 50 Trust for Assets Appointed Under Will of Lazarus S. Heyman, The Jennifer L. Heyman Age 50 Trust for Assets Appointed Under Will of Lazarus S. Heyman, The Elizabeth D. Heyman Age 50 Trust for Assets Appointed Under Will of Lazarus S. Heyman, The Horizon Holdings Residual Trust, RFH Investment Holdings LLC, Ashland and Ronnie F. Heyman, as representative of the Seller Parties (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on May 31, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-32532), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.47 Credit Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2017, among Ashland LLC, as Borrower, The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and an L/C Issuer, each Lender and L/C Issuer party thereto and the other agents party thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2017 (SEC File No. 333-211719) and incorporated herein by reference). 10.48 Amendment No. 1 dated as of May 19, 2017, among Ashland LLC, as Borrower (the Borrower), certain subsidiaries of the Borrower, The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agent (the Administrative Agent), and Citibank, N.A., as the Incremental Revolving Credit Lender, to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 17, 2017, among the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, each lender and letter of credit issuer party thereto and the other agents party thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on May 22, 2017 (SEC File No. 333-211719) and incorporated herein by reference). 10.49 Amendment No. 2 dated as of June 14, 2017, among Ashland LLC, as Borrower (the Borrower), certain subsidiaries of the Borrower, The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agent (the Administrative Agent), and Citibank, N.A., as the Term B Lender, to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 17, 2017, among the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, each lender and letter of credit issuer party thereto and the other agents party thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2017 (SEC File No. 333-211719) and incorporated herein by reference). 10.50 Amendment No. 3 to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 17, 2017, dated as of May 22, 2018, among Ashland LLC, as Borrower, the Lenders from time to time party thereto, The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and an L/C Issuer, each other L/C Issuer from time to time party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and the various other parties thereto (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, as further amended by Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement, dated as of June 14, 2017, and as further amended, restated, modified and supplemented from time to time) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2018 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.51 Amendment No. 4 to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 17, 2017, dated as of June 29, 2018, among Ashland LLC, as Borrower, The Lenders from time to time party thereto, The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agent (the Administrative Agent), Swing Line Lender and an L/C Issuer, each other L/C Issuer from time to time party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and the various other parties thereto (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, as further amended by Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement, dated as of June 14, 2017 and Amendment No. 3 to the Credit Agreement, dated as of May 22, 2018, and as further amended, restated, modified and supplemented from time to time) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2018 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.52 Assumption Agreement dated September 20, 2016, by and between Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and Ashland Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.53 Separation Agreement dated as of September 22, 2016, between and among Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and Valvoline Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on September 28, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.54 Tax Matters Agreement dated as of September 22, 2016, between and among Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and Valvoline Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on September 28, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.55 Employee Matters Agreement dated as of September 22, 2016, between and among Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and Valvoline Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on September 28, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference). 10.56 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 14, 2017, by and among Ashland LLC, Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc., the holders of common stock of Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc., Dr. David Peele, and Photon SH Representative LLC, solely as the shareholders representative (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2017 (SEC File No. 333-211719) and incorporated herein by reference). 10.57 Amendment No. 1 to the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated May 16, 2017, by and among Ashland LLC, Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc., the holders of common stock of Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc., Dr. David Peele, and Photon SH Representative LLC, solely as the shareholders representative (filed as Exhibit 2.2 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2017 (SEC File No. 333-211719) and incorporated herein by reference). 10.58 Amendment No. 2 to the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated August 23, 2017, by and among Ashland LLC, Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc., the holders of common stock of Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc., Dr. David Peele, and Photon SH Representative LLC, solely as the shareholders representative (filed as Exhibit 10.84 to Ashlands Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated by reference herein). 10.59 Agreement, dated January 22, 2019, by and amount Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC, Keith M. Rosenbloom, Cruiser Capital Master Fund LP, Metamorphosis IV LLC, William H. Joyce, Metamorphosis Master Fund LP, Cruiser Capital Metamorphosis Advisors, LLC, Cruiser Capital, LLC, Cruiser Capital, Ltd., the William H. Joyce Revocable Trust and the Joyce Family Irrevocable Trust (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on January 22, 2019 (SEC File No. 333-211719), and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.60 Master Confirmation Uncollared Accelerated Share Repurchase, dated May 6, 2019, between Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and Goldman Sachs (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Ashlands Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2019 (SEC File No. 333-211719) and incorporated herein by reference). 21** List of Subsidiaries. 23.1** Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. 23.2** Consent of Hamilton, Rabinovitz & Associates, Inc. 23.3** Consent of Nathan Associates, Inc. 24** Power of Attorney. 31.1** Certification of William A. Wulfsohn, Chief Executive Officer of Ashland, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2** Certification of J. Kevin Willis, Chief Financial Officer of Ashland, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32** Certification of William A. Wulfsohn, Chief Executive Officer of Ashland, and J. Kevin Willis, Chief Financial Officer of Ashland, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.