OLN · Olin Corporation

Summary

Olin Corporation announced a one-time pre-tax charge of $75 million in Q4 2025 due to an adverse verdict in the Shintech v. Olin litigation on February 10, 2026, related to a pricing dispute and force majeure event under a VCM supply contract. The company expects to pay approximately $185 million, including prior reserves, in the first half of 2026.

Key takeaways

• Jury verdict in favor of Shintech on February 10, 2026, in Shintech v. Olin litigation
• Q4 2025 pre-tax charge of $75 million recorded as litigation loss contingency
• Charge excluded from Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA
• Expected payment of $185 million including previously accrued reserves in H1 2026
• Litigation involved 2023 VCM plant maintenance turnaround and force majeure dispute