Olin Corporation filed an 8-K on November 11, 2026, announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on common stock, marking the company's 400th consecutive quarterly dividend payment.

Key Highlights

  • Dividend amount: $0.20 per share on Olin common stock, as declared by the Board of Directors.
  • Payment date: The dividend is payable December 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 27, 2026.
  • Milestone: According to the filing, this is the company's 400th consecutive quarterly dividend, representing 100 years of uninterrupted payments.
  • CEO statement: President and CEO Ken Lane described the milestone as reflecting "the enduring strength and resilience of our company, spanning diverse economic cycles, evolving markets, and significant corporate transformations."
  • Proposed merger disclosure: The filing lists risks associated with a proposed merger with Huntsman, including conditions to closing, required regulatory approvals, and a possible termination fee.

Olin's Centennial Dividend Milestone and Pending Merger Risks

Olin Corporation (NYSE:OLN) disclosed on November 11, 2026, that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share on common stock. The company described the payment as its 400th consecutive quarterly dividend, characterizing it as 100 years of uninterrupted quarterly dividends to shareholders. The filing attributed the following characterization to CEO Ken Lane: "Reaching this centennial milestone is a meaningful reminder of Olin's long history of delivering value to shareholders."

The filing notes that future dividend payments remain subject to Board discretion, stating that payment "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." The Board may change dividend frequency or amount in light of then-existing conditions, according to the filing.

The filing also includes a detailed forward-looking statements section identifying risks related to a proposed merger with Huntsman. Among those listed are the possibility that the merger may not close on anticipated terms or at all, potential termination fees, and restrictions under the merger agreement that "limit operational flexibility and the ability to pursue certain business opportunities during the pendency of the Merger." These disclosures are the company's own and are subject to its cautionary language as stated in the filing.

What Was Disclosed

Olin Corporation disclosed a $0.20 per share quarterly dividend payable December 11, 2026, to holders of record on November 27, 2026. The filing identified this as the 400th consecutive quarterly payment and outlined risks associated with a proposed merger with Huntsman.