form8-kdividend042408.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):  April 24, 2008



OLIN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia
1-1070
13-1872319
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

   
190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 1530
Clayton, MO
(Address of principal executive offices)
63105-3443
(Zip Code)
  
     
 
(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 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.  Olin disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise this information.

 
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, is a copy of the Company's press release dated April 24, 2008, announcing it declared a quarterly dividend payable on June 10, 2008 to shareholders of record on May 9, 2008.
 
Item 9.01.                                Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Exhibit
99.1
Press Release announcing declaration of dividend, dated April 24, 2008.


 
 
 

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:  April 24, 2008

 
 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Exhibit
99.1
Press Release announcing declaration of dividend, dated April 24, 2008.