OLIN CORPORATION (NYSE:OLN) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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OLIN CORPORATION (NYSE:OLN) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Item 5.02.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory
Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b)
On February 22, 2017, Philip J. Schulz, a Class III
Director of Olin Corporation (Olin), advised Olin that to
the director retirement policy in Olins Principles of
Corporate Governance, he would resign as an Olin Director,
Chair of the Audit Committee, and member of the Audit
Committee, Directors and Corporate Governance Committee and
Executive Committee, effective on April 27, 2017 at the
annual shareholders meeting.
Also on February 23, 2017, Joseph D. Rupp, announced to the Board
of Directors his intention to retire as Chairman of the Board of
Olin, effective on April 27, 2017 at the annual shareholders
meeting.
A press release reporting the retirements of Mr. Schulz and Mr.
Rupp, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 23, 2017, the Board of Directors of Olin elected John
E. Fischer as Chairman of the Board effective on April 27, 2017
after the annual shareholders meeting. Mr. Fischer will continue
in his current positions as President and Chief Executive
Officer.
On February 27, 2017, Olin issued the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1, reporting such election, which is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibit No.
Exhibit
99.1
Press release issued February 27, 2017.


About OLIN CORPORATION (NYSE:OLN)

Olin Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of chemical products, and ammunition. The Company operates through three segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Epoxy and Winchester. The Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment manufactures and sells chlorine and caustic soda, ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomer, methyl chloride, methylene chloride, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene and vinylidene chloride, hydrogen, bleach products and potassium hydroxide. The Epoxy segment produces and sells a range of epoxy materials, including allyl chloride, epichlorohydrin, liquid epoxy resins and downstream products, such as converted epoxy resins and additives. The Epoxy segment serves an array of applications, including wind energy, electrical laminates and consumer goods. The Winchester segment produces and sells sporting ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges.

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