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OLIN Corp · Jun 16, 6:46 AM ET

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OLIN Corp 8-K

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Olin Corporation Announces All-Stock Merger with Huntsman

What Happened
Olin Corporation (OLN) announced on June 16, 2026 via Form 8-K that it and Huntsman Corporation have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (dated June 15, 2026) to pursue a proposed combination in an all‑stock merger of equals. The companies issued a joint press release and a joint investor presentation, which were attached to the 8-K as exhibits.

Key Details

  • Agreement date: June 15, 2026; 8-K filed: June 16, 2026 (Regulation FD disclosure, Item 7.01).
  • Transaction type: proposed all‑stock merger of equals between Olin (Virginia corporation) and Huntsman (Delaware corporation).
  • Materials disclosed: joint press release (Exhibit 99.1) and joint investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) were attached to the filing.
  • Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Olin by Inchan Hwang, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Why It Matters
An all‑stock merger of equals is a major corporate event that will affect Olin shareholders because the transaction uses stock rather than cash and proposes to combine two sizable chemical companies. The filing formally notifies investors of the proposed deal and provides initial public materials (press release and investor presentation). Investors should watch for subsequent filings (definitive merger agreement details, exchange ratio, governance, regulatory approvals and timing) that will disclose the transaction economics and potential impact on share ownership and company strategy.

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