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 Declares Quarterly Dividend
CLAYTON, MO January 27, 2006 -- Olin Corporation's Board of Directors on January 27, 2006 declared a quarterly dividend of 20 cents on each share of Olin (NYSE:OLN) common stock. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2006. This marks the company's 317th consecutive quarterly dividend.
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