form8ksettlement.htm
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): July 31, 2009
OLIN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia |
1-1070 |
13-1872319 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 1530
Clayton, MO
(Address of principal executive offices) |
63105-3443
(Zip Code) |
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(314) 480-1400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On July 31, 2009, Olin settled pending litigation, and as a result will recognize net pretax income of approximately $44 million in the third quarter of 2009, for recovery of environmental costs incurred and expensed in prior periods.
Olin disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise this information.
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.
OLIN CORPORATION
By: /s/ George H.
Pain
Name: George H. Pain
Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date: July 31, 2009