CLAYTON, Mo., Feb. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced today that its fourth quarter 2015 adjusted EBITDA was $207.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA reflects depreciation and amortization expense of $124.0 million, acquisition-related costs of $84.6 million and a $24.0 million fair value adjustment related to the purchase accounting for inventory.

The fourth quarter 2015 loss from continuing operations was $59.3 million, or $0.37 per diluted share. The fourth quarter loss per share includes an effective income tax rate of 28.1%, which reflects transaction costs that are not deductible for tax purposes. Sales in the fourth quarter of 2015 were $1,267.4 million.

Joseph D. Rupp, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "I am pleased with our fourth quarter results, which reflect positive cost performance across all businesses, including corporate expenses. As we enter 2016, we forecast adjusted EBITDA in the range of $915 million to $985 million. Our new, less cyclical portfolio includes the benefits of our long-term contracts with Dow, improved year-over-year results in Epoxy and Winchester and the realization of cost synergies. Corporate and other costs for 2016, including pension income and environmental costs, are forecast to be in the $65 million to $85 million range, an increase from 2015 due to the build out of our corporate capabilities since the completion of the Dow transaction. Improvement in chlor alkali products pricing from current levels represents an upside to our 2016 forecast.

"In the first quarter of 2016, we expect adjusted EBITDA to be in the $195 million to $215 million range, which includes approximately $35 million of maintenance turnaround costs, an increase of approximately $20 million from the fourth quarter 2015 levels. During 2016, we expect approximately 35% of our annual maintenance turnaround costs to be incurred in the first quarter. Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Epoxy and Winchester segment earnings are expected to improve in the first quarter of 2016 compared with the fourth quarter of 2015, reflecting improved volumes. This improvement will be partially offset by higher corporate and other costs."

First quarter 2016 forecast key considerations:


    --  A reported net income in the $0.05 to $0.15 per diluted share range,
        including approximately $0.17 per share of acquisition-related
        integration costs and acquisition step-up depreciation and amortization;
    --  Pretax acquisition-related integration costs of approximately $10
        million; and
    --  Acquisition step-up depreciation and amortization of approximately $35
        million.

2016 full year forecast key considerations:


    --  Synergies realized in 2016 are expected to be in the $40 million to $60
        million range, with an annualized run rate of approximately $70 million
        going into 2017;
    --  Pretax acquisition-related integration costs are forecast to be
        approximately $40 million; and
    --  Capital spending for 2016 is expected to be in the $300 million to $340
        million range, including approximately $60 million of synergy-related
        capital. Depreciation and amortization expense is forecast to be in the
        $490 million to $500 million range, including acquisition step-up
        depreciation and amortization of approximately $145 million.

SEGMENT REPORTING

We define segment earnings as income (loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, interest income, other operating income (expense), other income (expense) and income taxes and include the earnings of non-consolidated affiliates in segment results consistent with management's monitoring of the operating segments.

Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2015, we modified our reportable segments to incorporate the acquisition of Dow's chlorine products businesses. We have three operating segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Epoxy and Winchester. The new reporting structure has been retrospectively applied to the financial results for all periods presented. The former Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Olin Chemical Distribution segments have been included in the new Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment.

CHLOR ALKALI PRODUCTS AND VINYLS

Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls sales for the fourth quarter of 2015 were $681.1 million compared to $352.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. The acquisition contributed sales of $373.1 million. Fourth quarter 2015 Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment earnings were $46.6 million, which included $6.7 million of additional cost of goods sold related to the fair value adjustment related to the purchase accounting for inventory and depreciation and amortization expense of $97.3 million. On a year-over-year basis, fourth quarter 2015 chlorine pricing improved, while caustic soda and hydrochloric acid pricing declined. The year-over-year contribution from hydrochloric acid declined by approximately $10 million.

EPOXY

Epoxy sales for the fourth quarter of 2015 were $429.6 million. Fourth quarter 2015 Epoxy segment earnings were a loss of $7.5 million, including depreciation and amortization expense of $20.9 million. The segment earnings also included $17.3 million of additional cost of goods sold related to the fair value adjustment related to the purchase accounting for inventory.

WINCHESTER

Winchester fourth quarter of 2015 sales were $156.7 million compared to $147.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. The increase in Winchester segment sales primarily reflects increased shipments to commercial customers. Winchester's fourth quarter 2015 segment earnings were $21.8 million compared to $17.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. The increase in segment earnings reflects the impact of higher commercial shipments and lower commodity and material costs partially offset by lower pricing. Winchester fourth quarter 2015 and 2014 results included depreciation and amortization expense of $4.9 million and $4.8 million, respectively.

CORPORATE AND OTHER COSTS

Pension income included in the fourth quarter 2015 Corporate and Other segment was $13.4 million compared to $8.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Fourth quarter 2015 charges to income for environmental investigatory and remedial activities were $2.6 million compared to $1.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. These charges relate primarily to remedial and investigatory activities associated with former waste sites and past operations of the legacy Olin businesses.

Other corporate and unallocated costs in the fourth quarter of 2015 increased $2.4 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2014, primarily due to additional corporate costs related to managing the acquisition partially offset by lower legal and litigation costs, lower consulting costs and lower incentive compensation expense.

ACQUISITION

On October 5, 2015, Olin and The Dow Chemical Company (TDCC) consummated the previously announced transaction, with Olin acquiring certain chlor alkali and downstream derivatives businesses from TDCC (the Acquired Business) using a Reverse Morris Trust structure. Fourth quarter 2015 results included pretax acquisition-related costs of $84.6 million and incremental acquisition financing expenses included in interest expense of $10.8 million related to this transaction. The full year 2015 results included pretax acquisition-related costs of $120.0 million and incremental acquisition financing expenses included in interest expense of $30.5 million related to this transaction.

The aggregate purchase price for the Acquired Business of approximately $5.1 billion, subject to certain post-closing adjustments, consisted of $2,530 million of cash and debt securities transferred to TDCC, shares of Olin common stock received by TDCC shareholders valued at approximately $1,527 million, plus the assumption of domestic and foreign pension liabilities of approximately $447 million and long-term debt of $569 million. TDCC has retained liabilities relating to litigation, releases of hazardous materials and violations of environmental law to the extent arising prior to the closing date. Olin issued approximately 87.5 million shares on the closing date, which represented approximately 53% of the outstanding shares of Olin's common stock.

CASH / DEBT

The cash balance at December 31, 2015 was $392.0 million. In conjunction with the acquisition, we repaid $569 million of acquired debt and $146 million of an existing term loan. Also in December, we repaid $12 million of maturing SunBelt notes. During 2016, Olin has maturing debt of $205 million that is expected to be repaid using available cash.

DIVIDEND

On January 29, 2016, Olin's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.20 on each share of Olin common stock. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2016. This will be the 357th consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by the Company.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

The Company's fourth quarter earnings conference call with securities analysts is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time, Wednesday, February 3. The call will feature remarks by Joseph D. Rupp, Olin's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; John E. Fischer, Olin's President and Chief Operating Officer; John L. McIntosh, Olin's Executive Vice President and President, Chemicals and Ammunition; Todd A. Slater, Olin's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Larry P. Kromidas, Olin's Assistant Treasurer and Director, Investor Relations. Anyone wishing to listen to the call may do so via the Internet by following the instructions posted under the Conference Call icon on Olin's website, www.olin.com. Listeners should log on to the website 15 minutes prior to the call. The call will also be audio archived on the Olin website for future replay beginning at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time. A final transcript of the conference call will be available on the Olin website in the Investor section the following day.

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.com for more information on Olin.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on management's beliefs, certain assumptions made by management, forecasts of future results, and current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets and economy in which we and our various segments operate. These statements may include statements regarding the recent acquisition of the Acquired Business from TDCC, the expected benefits and synergies of the transaction, and future opportunities for the combined company following the transaction. The statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.

We have used the words "anticipate," "intend," "may," "expect," "believe," "should," "plan," "project," "estimate," "forecast," "optimistic," and variations of such words and similar expressions in this communication to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those matters expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise. Relative to the dividend, the payment of cash dividends is subject to the discretion of our board of directors and will be determined in light of then-current conditions, including our earnings, our operations, our financial conditions, our capital requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors. In the future, our board of directors may change our dividend policy, including the frequency or amount of any dividend, in light of then-existing conditions.

The risks, uncertainties and assumptions involved in our forward-looking statements, many of which are discussed in more detail in our filings with the SEC, including without limitation the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, include, but are not limited to, the following:


    --  sensitivity to economic, business and market conditions in the United
        States and overseas, including economic instability or a downturn in the
        sectors served by us, such as ammunition, vinyls, urethanes, and pulp
        and paper, and the migration by United States customers to low-cost
        foreign locations;
    --  the cyclical nature of our operating results, particularly declines in
        average selling prices in the chlor alkali industry and the
        supply/demand balance for our products, including the impact of excess
        industry capacity or an imbalance in demand for our chlor alkali
        products;
    --  economic and industry downturns that result in diminished product demand
        and excess manufacturing capacity in any of our segments and that, in
        many cases, result in lower selling prices and profits;
    --  new regulations or public policy changes regarding the transportation of
        hazardous chemicals and the security of chemical manufacturing
        facilities;
    --  changes in legislation or government regulations or policies;
    --  higher-than-expected raw material and energy, transportation, and/or
        logistics costs;
    --  costs and other expenditures in excess of those projected for
        environmental investigation and remediation or other legal proceedings;
    --  unexpected litigation outcomes;
    --  the failure or an interruption of our information technology systems;
    --  the occurrence of unexpected manufacturing interruptions and outages,
        including those occurring as a result of labor disruptions and
        production hazards;
    --  adverse conditions in the credit and capital markets, limiting or
        preventing our ability to borrow or raise capital;
    --  weak industry conditions could affect our ability to comply with the
        financial maintenance covenants in our senior credit facilities and
        certain tax-exempt bonds;
    --  the effects of any declines in global equity markets on asset values and
        any declines in interest rates used to value the liabilities in our
        pension plan;
    --  an increase in our indebtedness or higher-than-expected interest rates,
        affecting our ability to generate sufficient cash flow for debt service;
    --  fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;
    --  complications resulting from our multiple enterprise resource planning
        (ERP) systems;
    --  our reliance on a limited number of suppliers for specified feedstock
        and services and our reliance on third-party transportation;
    --  failure to attract, retain and motivate key employees;
    --  the possibility that we may be unable to achieve expected synergies and
        operating efficiencies in connection with the transaction with TDCC
        within the expected time-frames or at all;
    --  the integration of the Acquired Business being more difficult,
        time-consuming or costly than expected;
    --  the effect of any changes resulting from the transaction with TDCC in
        customer, supplier and other business relationships; and
    --  exposure to lawsuits and contingencies associated with the Acquired
        Business.

All of our forward-looking statements should be considered in light of these factors. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we consider immaterial could affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements.

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    Olin Corporation

    Consolidated Statements of Income (a)
    ------------------------------------

                                                                                                               Three Months                    Years Ended

                                                                                                            Ended December 31,                December 31,

    (In millions, except per share amounts)                                                                    2015           2014             2015         2014
    --------------------------------------                                                                     ----           ----             ----         ----


    Sales                                                                                          $1,267.4     $499.8               $2,854.4 $2,241.2

    Operating Expenses:

                                             Cost of Goods Sold                                               1,148.1          421.9          2,486.8      1,853.2

                                             Selling and Administration                                          63.8           39.1            186.5        166.2

                                             Restructuring Charges (b)                                            0.5           11.2              2.7         15.7

                                             Acquisition-related Costs (c)                                       84.6            2.8            120.0          4.2

    Other Operating Income (d)                                                                                  3.6            0.7             45.7          1.5
    -------------------------                                                                                   ---            ---             ----          ---

                                             Operating (Loss) Income                                           (26.0)          25.5            104.1        203.4

    Earnings of Non-consolidated Affiliates                                                                     0.4            0.3              1.7          1.7

    Interest Expense (e)                                                                                       57.3            6.8             97.0         43.8

    Interest Income                                                                                             0.2            0.4              1.1          1.3

    Other Income                                                                                        0.2          -                   0.2      0.1
    ------------                                                                                        ---        ---                   ---      ---

                                             Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Taxes             (82.5)          19.4             10.1        162.7

    Income Tax (Benefit) Provision                                                                           (23.2)           6.6              8.1         57.7
    ------------------------------                                                                            -----            ---              ---         ----

                                             Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net                     (59.3)          12.8              2.0        105.0

                                             Income from Discontinued Operations, Net (f)                           -             -               -         0.7
                                             -----------------------------

    Net (Loss) Income                                                                               $(59.3)     $12.8                   $2.0   $105.7
    -----------------                                                                                ------      -----                   ----   ------

    Net (Loss) Income Per Common Share:

                                             Basic (Loss) Income per Common Share:

                                             Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net                    $(0.37)         $0.16            $0.02        $1.33

                                             Income from Discontinued Operations, Net                               -             -               -        0.01
                                             ----------------------------------------                             ---           ---             ---        ----

                                             Net (Loss) Income                                                $(0.37)         $0.16            $0.02        $1.34
                                             -----------------                                                 ------          -----            -----        -----

                                             Diluted (Loss) Income per Common Share:

                                             Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net                    $(0.37)         $0.16            $0.02        $1.32

                                             Income from Discontinued Operations, Net                               -             -               -        0.01
                                             ----------------------------------------                             ---           ---             ---        ----

                                             Net (Loss) Income                                                $(0.37)         $0.16            $0.02        $1.33
                                             -----------------                                                 ------          -----            -----        -----

    Dividends Per Common Share                                                                        $0.20      $0.20                  $0.80    $0.80
    --------------------------                                                                        -----      -----                  -----    -----

    Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic                                                                 161.6           77.9            103.4         78.6
    -----------------------------------------

    Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted                                                               161.6           78.8            104.3         79.7
    -------------------------------------------                                                               -----           ----            -----         ----



    (a)             Unaudited.


    (b)              Restructuring
                     charges for the
                     three months
                     and year ended
                     December 31,
                     2015 were
                     associated with
                     permanently
                     closing a
                     portion of the
                     Becancour,
                     Canada chlor
                     alkali facility
                     and the ongoing
                     relocation of
                     our Winchester
                     centerfire
                     ammunition
                     manufacturing
                     operations from
                     East Alton, IL
                     to Oxford, MS.
                     Restructuring
                     charges for the
                     three months
                     and year ended
                     December 31,
                     2014 were
                     associated with
                     permanently
                     closing a
                     portion of the
                     Becancour,
                     Canada
                     facility,
                     exiting the use
                     of mercury cell
                     technology in
                     the chlor
                     alkali
                     manufacturing
                     process and the
                     ongoing
                     relocation of
                     our Winchester
                     centerfire
                     ammunition
                     manufacturing
                     operations from
                     East Alton, IL
                     to Oxford, MS.


    (c)              Acquisition-
                     related costs
                     for the three
                     months and
                     years ended
                     December 31,
                     2015 and 2014
                     were associated
                     with our
                     acquisition of
                     the Acquired
                     Business.


    (d)              Other operating
                     income for the
                     three months
                     ended December
                     31, 2015
                     included $3.7
                     million of
                     insurance
                     recoveries for
                     property damage
                     and business
                     interruption
                     related to the
                     McIntosh, AL
                     chlor alkali
                     facility.
                     Other operating
                     income for the
                     year ended
                     December 31,
                     2015 included
                     $46.0 million
                     of insurance
                     recoveries for
                     property damage
                     and business
                     interruption
                     related to the
                     Becancour,
                     Canada and
                     McIntosh, AL
                     chlor alkali
                     facilities.
                     Other operating
                     income for the
                     year ended
                     December 31,
                     2014 included a
                     gain of $1.0
                     million for the
                     resolution of a
                     contract
                     matter.


    (e)              Interest expense
                     for the three
                     months and year
                     ended December
                     31, 2015
                     included
                     acquisition
                     financing
                     expenses of
                     $10.8 million
                     and $30.5
                     million,
                     respectively,
                     primarily for
                     the bridge
                     financing
                     associated with
                     our acquisition
                     of the Acquired
                     Business.
                     Interest
                     expense for the
                     year ended
                     December 31,
                     2014 included
                     $9.5 million
                     for the call
                     premium and the
                     write-off of
                     unamortized
                     deferred debt
                     issuance costs
                     associated with
                     the redemption
                     of our $150
                     million 8.875%
                     senior notes,
                     which would
                     have matured on
                     August 15,
                     2019.


    (f)              Income from
                     discontinued
                     operations, net
                     for the year
                     ended December
                     31, 2014
                     included a $0.7
                     million after
                     tax gain for
                     the favorable
                     resolution of
                     certain
                     indemnity
                     obligations
                     related to our
                     Metals business
                     sold in 2007.



    Olin Corporation

    Segment Information (a)



                                                                                                                    Three Months             Years Ended

                                                                                                                 Ended December 31,         December 31,

    (In millions)                                                                                                                    2015                 2014      2015      2014
    ------------                                                                                                                     ----                 ----      ----      ----

    Sales:

                                                           Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls                                          $681.1               $352.6  $1,713.4  $1,502.8

                                                           Epoxy                                                                      429.6                    -    429.6         -

                                                           Winchester                                                                 156.7                147.2     711.4     738.4
                                                           ----------                                                                 -----                -----     -----     -----

                                                           Total Sales                                                             $1,267.4               $499.8  $2,854.4  $2,241.2
                                                           -----------                                                             --------               ------  --------  --------

    Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Taxes:

                                                           Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls (b)                                       $46.6                $28.8    $115.5    $130.1

                                                           Epoxy                                                                      (7.5)                   -    (7.5)        -

                                                           Winchester                                                                  21.8                 17.4     115.6     127.3

                                                           Corporate/Other:

                                                                Pension Income (c)                                                     13.4                  8.2      35.2      32.4

                                                                Environmental Expense (d)                                             (2.6)               (1.9)   (15.7)    (8.2)

                                                                Other Corporate and Unallocated Costs                                (15.8)              (13.4)   (60.3)   (58.1)

                                                                Restructuring Charges (e)                                             (0.5)              (11.2)    (2.7)   (15.7)

                                                                Acquisition-related Costs (f)                                        (84.6)               (2.8)  (120.0)    (4.2)

                                                           Other Operating Income (g)                                                   3.6                  0.7      45.7       1.5

                                                           Interest Expense (h)                                                      (57.3)               (6.8)   (97.0)   (43.8)

                                                           Interest Income                                                              0.2                  0.4       1.1       1.3

                                                           Other Income                                                                 0.2                    -      0.2       0.1

                                                           Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Taxes                    $(82.5)               $19.4     $10.1    $162.7
                                                           -----------------------------------------------------                     ------                -----     -----    ------



    (a)                Unaudited.


    (b)                 Earnings of non-
                        consolidated
                        affiliates are
                        included in the
                        Chlor Alkali
                        Products and
                        Vinyls segment
                        results
                        consistent with
                        management's
                        monitoring of
                        the operating
                        segments.  The
                        earnings from
                        non-
                        consolidated
                        affiliates were
                        $0.4 million and
                        $0.3 million for
                        the three months
                        ended December
                        31, 2015 and
                        2014,
                        respectively,
                        and $1.7 million
                        for both the
                        years ended
                        December 31,
                        2015 and 2014.


    (c)                 The service cost
                        and the
                        amortization of
                        prior service
                        cost components
                        of pension
                        expense related
                        to the employees
                        of the operating
                        segments are
                        allocated to the
                        operating
                        segments based
                        on their
                        respective
                        estimated census
                        data.  All other
                        components of
                        pension costs
                        are included in
                        Corporate/Other
                        and include
                        items such as
                        the expected
                        return on plan
                        assets, interest
                        cost and
                        recognized
                        actuarial gains
                        and losses.


    (d)                 Environmental
                        expense for the
                        three months and
                        year ended
                        December 31,
                        2014 included
                        $1.4 million of
                        recoveries from
                        third parties
                        for costs
                        incurred and
                        expensed in
                        prior periods.


    (e)                 Restructuring
                        charges for the
                        three months and
                        year ended
                        December 31,
                        2015 were
                        associated with
                        permanently
                        closing a
                        portion of the
                        Becancour,
                        Canada chlor
                        alkali facility
                        and the ongoing
                        relocation of
                        our Winchester
                        centerfire
                        ammunition
                        manufacturing
                        operations from
                        East Alton, IL
                        to Oxford, MS.
                        Restructuring
                        charges for the
                        three months and
                        year ended
                        December 31,
                        2014 were
                        associated with
                        permanently
                        closing a
                        portion of the
                        Becancour,
                        Canada facility,
                        exiting the use
                        of mercury cell
                        technology in
                        the chlor alkali
                        manufacturing
                        process and the
                        ongoing
                        relocation of
                        our Winchester
                        centerfire
                        ammunition
                        manufacturing
                        operations from
                        East Alton, IL
                        to Oxford, MS.


    (f)                 Acquisition-
                        related costs
                        for the three
                        months and years
                        ended December
                        31, 2015 and
                        2014 were
                        associated with
                        our acquisition
                        of the Acquired
                        Business.


    (g)                 Other operating
                        income for the
                        three months
                        ended December
                        31, 2015
                        included $3.7
                        million of
                        insurance
                        recoveries for
                        property damage
                        and business
                        interruption
                        related to the
                        McIntosh, AL
                        chlor alkali
                        facility. Other
                        operating income
                        for the year
                        ended December
                        31, 2015
                        included $46.0
                        million of
                        insurance
                        recoveries for
                        property damage
                        and business
                        interruption
                        related to the
                        Becancour,
                        Canada and
                        McIntosh, AL
                        chlor alkali
                        facilities.
                        Other operating
                        income for the
                        year ended
                        December 31,
                        2014 included a
                        gain of $1.0
                        million for the
                        resolution of a
                        contract matter.


    (h)                 Interest expense
                        for the three
                        months and year
                        ended December
                        31, 2015
                        included
                        acquisition
                        financing
                        expenses of
                        $10.8 million
                        and $30.5
                        million,
                        respectively,
                        primarily for
                        the bridge
                        financing
                        associated with
                        our acquisition
                        of the Acquired
                        Business.
                        Interest expense
                        for the year
                        ended December
                        31, 2014
                        included $9.5
                        million for the
                        call premium and
                        the write-off
                        of unamortized
                        deferred debt
                        issuance costs
                        associated with
                        the redemption
                        of our $150
                        million 8.875%
                        senior notes,
                        which would have
                        matured on
                        August 15, 2019.



    Olin Corporation

    Consolidated Balance Sheets (a)


                                                                  December 31,          December 31,

    (In millions, except per share
     data)                                                                         2015                  2014
    ------------------------------                                                 ----                  ----


    Assets:

      Cash & Cash Equivalents                                                    $392.0                $256.8

      Accounts Receivable, Net                                                    773.8                 263.1

      Income Taxes Receivable                                                      32.9                  21.6

      Inventories                                                                 685.2                 210.1

      Current Deferred Income Taxes                                                   -                 54.2

      Other Current Assets                                                         39.9                  10.3
      --------------------                                                         ----                  ----

        Total Current Assets                                                    1,923.8                 816.1

      Property, Plant and Equipment

         (Less Accumulated Depreciation
          of $1,500.7 and $1,330.7)                                             3,953.4                 931.0

      Deferred Income Taxes                                                        95.9                  12.5

      Other Assets                                                                495.5                  67.9

    Intangibles, Net                                                              677.5                 123.5

      Goodwill                                                                  2,174.1                 747.1
      --------

    Total Assets                                                               $9,320.2              $2,698.1
    ------------                                                               --------              --------


    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:

      Current Installments of Long-
       Term Debt                                                                 $206.5                 $16.4

      Accounts Payable                                                            606.6                 146.8

      Income Taxes Payable                                                          4.9                   0.2

      Accrued Liabilities                                                         324.7                 214.3
      -------------------                                                         -----                 -----

        Total Current Liabilities                                               1,142.7                 377.7

      Long-Term Debt                                                            3,675.2                 658.7

      Accrued Pension Liability                                                   648.5                 182.0

      Deferred Income Taxes                                                     1,095.5                 107.1

      Other Liabilities                                                           335.6                 359.3
      -----------------                                                           -----                 -----

    Total Liabilities                                                           6,897.5               1,684.8
    -----------------                                                           -------               -------

    Commitments and Contingencies

    Shareholders' Equity:

          Common Stock, Par Value $1 Per Share, Authorized 240.0 Shares (120.0
           in 2014):

              Issued and Outstanding 165.1
               Shares (77.4 in 2014)                                              165.1                  77.4

          Additional Paid-In Capital                                            2,236.4                 788.3

          Accumulated Other
           Comprehensive Loss                                                   (492.0)              (443.1)

          Retained Earnings                                                       513.2                 590.7

    Total Shareholders' Equity                                                  2,422.7               1,013.3
    --------------------------                                                  -------               -------

    Total Liabilities and
     Shareholders' Equity                                                      $9,320.2              $2,698.1
    ---------------------                                                      --------              --------


    (a) Unaudited.



    Olin Corporation

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (a)


                                                    Years Ended

                                                    December 31,

    (In millions)                                                 2015     2014
    ------------                                                  ----     ----

    Operating Activities:

    Net Income                                                    $2.0   $105.7

    Earnings of Non-consolidated Affiliates                      (1.7)   (1.7)

    Gains on Disposition of Property, Plant
     and Equipment                                              (25.2)   (1.1)

    Stock-Based Compensation                                       7.6      5.1

    Depreciation and Amortization                                228.9    139.1

    Deferred Income Taxes                                          5.7     31.0

    Write-off of Equipment and Facility
     Included in Restructuring Charges                               -     3.3

    Qualified Pension Plan Contributions                         (0.7)   (0.8)

    Qualified Pension Plan Income                               (32.0)  (28.5)

    Changes in:

           Receivables                                         (105.5)    25.8

           Income Taxes Receivable/Payable                      (12.6)  (27.8)

           Inventories                                           (1.7)  (23.6)

           Other Current Assets                                 (30.6)     1.7

           Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities              180.1   (38.5)

           Other Assets                                           29.6      5.2

           Other Noncurrent Liabilities                         (32.7)  (33.2)

    Other Operating Activities                                     5.4    (2.5)
    --------------------------                                     ---     ----

           Net Operating Activities                              216.6    159.2
           ------------------------                              -----    -----

    Investing Activities:

    Capital Expenditures                                       (130.9)  (71.8)

    Business Acquired in Purchase Transaction,
     Net of Cash Acquired                                      (408.1)       -

    Proceeds from Disposition of Property,
     Plant and Equipment                                          26.7      5.6

    Proceeds from Disposition of Affiliated
     Companies                                                     8.8        -

    Restricted Cash Activity                                         -     4.2

    Other Investing Activities                                       -     0.3
    --------------------------                                     ---     ---

           Net Investing Activities                            (503.5)  (61.7)
           ------------------------                             ------    -----

    Financing Activities:

    Long-Term Debt:

    Borrowings                                                 1,275.0    150.0

    Repayments                                                 (730.7) (162.4)

    Earn Out Payment - SunBelt                                       -  (14.8)

    Common Stock Repurchased and Retired                             -  (64.8)

    Stock Options Exercised                                        2.2      6.6

    Excess Tax Benefits from Stock-Based
     Compensation                                                  0.4      1.1

    Dividends Paid                                              (79.5)  (63.0)

    Debt and Equity Issuance Costs                              (45.2)   (1.2)

           Net Financing Activities                              422.2  (148.5)
           ------------------------                              -----   ------

    Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash
     Equivalents                                                 135.3   (51.0)

    Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
     and Cash Equivalents                                        (0.1)       -

    Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of
     Year                                                        256.8    307.8
    ---------------------------------------                      -----    -----

    Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period                    $392.0   $256.8
    ----------------------------------------                    ------   ------


    (a) Unaudited.



    Olin Corporation

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures (a)


    Olin's definition of Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is income from continuing
     operations, net plus an add-back for depreciation and amortization, interest expense (income), income tax expense (benefit),
     other expense (income), acquisition-related costs and fair value inventory purchase accounting adjustment.  Adjusted EBITDA is
     a non-GAAP financial measure.  Management believes that this measure is meaningful to investors as a supplemental financial
     measure to assess the financial performance of our assets without regard to financing methods, capital structures, taxes, or
     historical cost basis.  The use of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to replace any measures of performance
     determined in accordance with GAAP and Adjusted EBITDA presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other
     companies.


                                                                 Three Months                              Years Ended

                                                                 Ended December
                                                                        31,                                   December 31,

    (In millions)                                                             2015                   2014                              2015      2014
    ------------                                                              ----                   ----                              ----      ----


    Reconciliation of Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net to Adjusted EBITDA:

    Income (Loss) from Continuing
     Operations, Net                                                       $(59.3)                 $12.8                              $2.0    $105.0

                 Add Back (Deduct):

                 Interest Expense (b)                                           57.3                    6.8                              97.0      43.8

                 Interest Income                                               (0.2)                 (0.4)                            (1.1)    (1.3)

                 Income Tax (Benefit) Expense                                 (23.2)                   6.6                               8.1      57.7

                 Depreciation and Amortization                                 124.0                   34.8                             228.9     139.1
                 -----------------------------                                 -----                   ----                             -----     -----

    EBITDA                                                                    98.6                   60.6                             334.9     344.3

                 Add Back (Deduct):

                 Acquisition-related Costs (c)                                  84.6                    2.8                             120.0       4.2

                  Fair Value Inventory Purchase Accounting
                  Adjustment (d)                                                24.0                      -                             24.0         -

                 Other Income                                                  (0.2)                     -                            (0.2)    (0.1)

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                         $207.0                  $63.4                            $478.7    $348.4
    ---------------                                                         ------                  -----                            ------    ------



             (a)    Unaudited.


    (b)              Interest
                     expense for
                     the three
                     months and
                     year ended
                     December 31,
                     2015 included
                     acquisition
                     financing
                     expenses of
                     $10.8 million
                     and $30.5
                     million,
                     respectively,
                     primarily for
                     the bridge
                     financing
                     associated
                     with our
                     acquisition
                     of the
                     Acquired
                     Business.
                     Interest
                     expense for
                     the year
                     ended
                     December 31,
                     2014 included
                     $9.5 million
                     for the call
                     premium and
                     the write-
                     off of
                     unamortized
                     deferred debt
                     issuance
                     costs
                     associated
                     with the
                     redemption of
                     our $150
                     million
                     8.875% senior
                     notes, which
                     would have
                     matured on
                     August 15,
                     2019.


    (c)              Acquisition-
                     related costs
                     for the three
                     months and
                     years ended
                     December 31,
                     2015 and 2014
                     were
                     associated
                     with our
                     acquisition
                     of the
                     Acquired
                     Business.


    (d)              Fair value
                     inventory
                     purchase
                     accounting
                     adjustment
                     for the year
                     ended
                     December 31,
                     2015 was
                     associated
                     with non-
                     recurring
                     expenses
                     included
                     within costs
                     of goods sold
                     of $24.0
                     million due
                     to the
                     increase of
                     inventory to
                     fair value at
                     the
                     acquisition
                     date related
                     to the
                     purchase
                     accounting of
                     the Acquired
                     Business.

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