---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000074303-26-000010"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OLN"
cik: "0000074303"
company_name: "OLIN Corp"
filed_at: "2026-02-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T03:09:31.826971+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Olin takes $75M charge after adverse Shintech verdict, expects $185M payout in H1 2026

## Summary
- Jury returned verdict for Shintech on Feb 10, 2026 in pricing dispute over VCM supply contract.
- Olin recorded a one-time pre-tax charge of $75M in Q4 2025; adjusted EBITDA excludes this charge.
- Total expected cash outflow of ~$185M, including prior reserves, during first half of 2026.
- Litigation stemmed from 2023 VCM plant maintenance turnaround and disputed force majeure.
- Olin disappointed by verdict, assessing legal rights and believes actions were appropriate.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000074303-26-000010
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OLN
- cik: 0000074303
- company_name: OLIN Corp
- filed_at: 2026-02-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/74303/000007430326000010/0000074303-26-000010-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/74303/000007430326000010/oln-20260212.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000074303-26-000010.txt

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