Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

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.

On July 23, 2012, Olin Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release in which we announced preliminary financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. Attached as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated herein by reference, is a copy of the Company's press release dated July 23, 2012.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibit No. Exhibit
99.1 Press Release announcing second quarter 2012 earnings, dated July 23, 2012

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