SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
October 27, 1995
ASHLAND COAL, INC.
(Exact name or registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9993 61-0880012
(State or other (Commission file number) (I.R.S.Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation or
organization)
2205 Fifth Street Road, Huntington, West Virginia 25701
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
P.O. Box 6300, Huntington, West Virginia 25771
(Mailing Address) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (304)
526-3333<PAGE>
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 27, 1995, Ashland Coal, Inc. announced that
its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase from time to
time of up to one million shares of Ashland Coal common stock.
Shares acquired may be used for general corporate purposes.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
ASHLAND COAL, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Marc R. Solochek
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 27, 1995
