Olin Announces Appointment of New Transfer Agent

2008-09-26 23:33:02 -

- Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced the appointment of National City Bank (NCB), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, as its new transfer agent and registrar, effective today.

No shareholder action is required as a result of this change. Effective immediately, all shareholder records have been transferred to NCB. Shareholders who have questions regarding their stockholdings should direct inquiries to NCB

at: -0- Stock Transfer: National City Bank, Department 5352 Shareholder Services PO Box 92301 Cleveland, OH 44101-4301 Phone: 800-622-6757 Fax: 216-257-8508 -0- Dividend Reinvestment: National City Bank, Department 5352 Shareholder Services PO Box 94946 Cleveland, OH 44101-4946 Phone: 800-622-6757 Fax: 216-257-8367 www.NationalCity.com/ShareholderServices

Shareholders can access their account(s) via the Internet at: www.ncstockaccess.com

Olin Corporation is a manufacturer concentrated in two business segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Winchester. Chlor Alkali Products manufactures chlorine and caustic soda, sodium hydrosulfite, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen, sodium chlorate, potassium hydroxide and bleach products. Winchester products include sporting ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges. 2008 - 20

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Larry P. Kromidas
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