“The proposed acquisition of Hercules fulfills our objective to become a leading specialty chemicals company. It creates a defined core for Ashland composed of three specialty chemical businesses with strong market positions and promising global growth potential: specialty additives and ingredients, paper and water technologies, and specialty resins. We are extremely impressed with the quality of the Hercules people and look forward to welcoming them into the Ashland family. Our companies share a common desire to live up to our own high expectations and those of our customers, shareholders and the communities in which we operate.” – Jim O’Brien, Chairman & CEO

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