UNITED STATES
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): April 26, 2012
OLIN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia
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1-1070
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13-1872319
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 1530
Clayton, MO
(Address of principal executive offices)
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63105-3443
(Zip Code)
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(314) 480-1400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the following information shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
On April 26, 2012, Olin Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release in which we announced preliminary financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Attached as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated herein by reference, is a copy of the Company's press release dated April 26, 2012.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the following information shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
In the Company’s press release dated April 26, 2012 attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, we announced declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.20 on each share of Olin common stock which is payable on June 11, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2012.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the following information shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Olin disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise this information.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) Exhibit No.
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Exhibit
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99.1
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Press Release announcing first quarter 2012 earnings and declaration of dividend, dated April 26, 2012.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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OLIN CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ George H. Pain
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Name: George H. Pain
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Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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Date: April 26, 2012
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Exhibit
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99.1
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Press Release announcing first quarter 2012 earnings and declaration of dividend, dated April 26, 2012.
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