Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 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): 07/10/2006

OLIN CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 1-1070

VA		13-1872319
(State or other jurisdiction of		(IRS Employer
incorporation)		Identification No.)

190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 1530 Clayton, MO 63105

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

314-480-1400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(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:

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Information to be included in the report

Item 8.01. Other Events

On June 26, 2006, Olin Corporation (the "Company") commenced an offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") a new series of notes due 2016 for up to $125 million of its outstanding 9.125% Senior Notes due 2011 (the "2011 Notes").

On July 10, 2006, the Company issued a press release pursuant to Rule 135c under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), announcing that, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 10, 2006, the amount of its outstanding 2011 Notes tendered in exchange for a new series of notes due 2016 exceeded the $75,000,000 minimum condition of the Exchange Offer.

The total exchange price of the outstanding notes will be calculated as of 2:00 p.m. New York City time, on July 12, 2006, as described in the Offering Memorandum dated June 26, 2006 and the related letter of transmittal, unless the early participation date of July 11, 2006 is extended.

The Exchange Offer is limited to holders of outstanding notes who have certified certain matters to the Company, including their status as "qualified institutional buyers" within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The Exchange Offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time, on July 25, 2006, unless extended.

The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is hereby incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No. Exhibit

99.1 Press Release dated July 10, 2006.

Signature(s)

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


Date: July 10, 2006	By:	/s/ George H. Pain
		George H. Pain
		Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.		Description
EX-99.1		Press Release dated July 10, 2006

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Exhibit 99.1

Investor Contact: Larry P. Kromidas

618-258-3206

News

Olin Corporation, 190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 1530, Clayton, MO 63105-3443

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OLIN ANNOUNCES MINIMUM CONDITION

SATISFIED FOR EXCHANGE OFFER

CLAYTON, MO, July 10, 2006 -- Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced today that, as of 5:00 P.M. New York City time, on July 10, 2006, the amount of its outstanding 9.125% Senior Notes due 2011 (the "2011 Notes") tendered in exchange for a new series of notes due 2016, exceeded the $75,000,000 minimum condition of that exchange offer. As a result, and in accordance with the exchange offer, any 2011 Notes that have been tendered as of the date of this announcement, and any 2011 Notes tendered after such time, may not be withdrawn.

The total exchange price of the outstanding notes will be calculated as of 2:00 P.M., New York City time, on July 12, 2006, as described in the Offering Memorandum dated June 26, 2006 and the related letter of transmittal, unless the early participation date of July 11, 2006 is extended.

The exchange offer is limited to holders of outstanding notes that have certified certain matters to Olin, including their status as "qualified institutional buyers" within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The exchange offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 P.M., New York City time, on July 25, 2006, unless extended.

The new notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. Therefore, the new notes may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Olin Corporation is a manufacturer concentrated in three business segments: Chlor Alkali Products, Metals, and Winchester. Chlor Alkali Products manufactures chlorine and caustic soda, sodium hydrosulfite, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen, potassium hydroxide and bleach products. Metals products include copper and copper alloy sheet, strip, foil, rod, welded tube, fabricated parts, and stainless steel and aluminum strip. Winchester products include sporting ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges.

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