8-K

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): March 15, 2019

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 (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 5.02. Departure of Directors of Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 15, 2019, Olin Corporation (Registrant) issued a press release in which Registrant announced the promotion of James E. Varilek, 60, Executive Vice President and President, Chlor Alkali Vinyls and Services, to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Registrant, effective April 1, 2019.

Mr. Varilek has served as Executive Vice President and President, Chlor Alkali Vinyls and Services since October 5, 2015, when he joined Registrant in connection with Registrant’s acquisition of The Dow Chemical Company’s, now known as DowDupont Inc. (Dow), U.S. chlor alkali and vinyl, global chlorinated organics and global epoxy business. Mr. Varilek’s career began at Dow in 1982 and from February 2006 to November 2008, he was Vice President of Global Supply Chain; from November 2008 to December 2010, he was Vice President for Business Services, Advanced Materials Division; from December 2010 to November 2013, he was Business Vice President for the Dow Services Business, adding Vice President for Procurement in July 2013; in November 2013, Mr. Varilek was named President of Dow’s U.S. Chlor Alkali & Vinyl Business and in March 2015, he assumed additional responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer of Dow Chlorine Products.

In connection with his promotion to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Varilek’s salary will be increased to $625,000. In addition, Mr. Varilek will receive 5,000 shares of restricted stock vesting on April 1, 2022.

Attached as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated herein by reference, is a copy of Registrant’s press release, dated March 15, 2019, announcing Mr. Varilek’s promotion.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibit No.	Exhibit
99.1	Press Release announcing appointment of Chief Operating Officer, dated March 15, 2019.

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/ Eric A. Blanchard
	Name:	Eric A. Blanchard
	Title:	Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Date: March 15, 2019

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Investor Contacts:	Larry P. Kromidas	Logan L. Bonacorsi
	(314) 480-1452	(314) 719-1755
	lpkromidas@olin.com	llbonacorsi@olin.com

News

Olin Corporation, 190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 1530, Clayton, MO 63105

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OLIN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Clayton, MO, March 15, 2019 - Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced that effective April 1, 2019 James A. Varilek, 60, is promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

In this new role, Mr. Varilek assumes overall operating responsibility for the Chemicals businesses, including the Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls, and Epoxy business segments. He retains responsibility for Olin Corporation’s Integrated Supply Chain and Global Real Estate and Services functions.

Jim has served as the Executive Vice President and President, Chlor Alkali Vinyls & Services of Olin Corporation since the acquisition of The Dow Chemical Company’s U.S. chlor alkali and vinyl, global chlorinated organics and global epoxy business in October 2015.

In November 2013, he was named President of Dow’s U.S. Chlor Alkali & Vinyl Business and in March 2015, he assumed additional responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer of Dow Chlorine Products.  From December 2010 to November 2013, he was Business Vice President for the Dow Services Business, adding Vice President for Procurement in July 2013. From November 2008 to December 2010, he was Vice President for Business Services, Advanced Materials Division, and from February 2006 to November 2008, he was Vice President of Dow’s Global Supply Chain.  Jim’s career began at The Dow Chemical Company in 1982.

Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach and hydrochloric acid. Winchester’s principal manufacturing facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges.

Visit www.olin.comfor more information on Olin.

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