form8kusmunitions.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): January 23, 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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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 a press release dated January 23, 2012 announcing the formation of a joint venture between Olin’s Winchester Division and BAE Systems Ordnance Systems, Inc. to pursue the U.S. Army’s contract to manage, operate and maintain the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (Lake City) which produces small-caliber military ammunition. Today, the new company, U.S. Munitions, LLC, will submit a proposal for the Lake City contract, which has a potential value in excess of $2 billion in sales over 10 years. The U.S. Army has solicited proposals for the Lake City contract and is expected to reach a decision by October 2012. The new operating contract is scheduled to begin fully on October 1, 2013, following a one-year transition period.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Exhibit
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99.1
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Press Release dated January 23, 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.
OLIN CORPORATION
By: /s/ George H. Pain
Name: George H. Pain
Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date: January 23, 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 dated January 23, 2012
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