Olin
31 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 19 of them are also named by other companies we've read.
Customers
U.S. Government
earns from · approximately 13% of sales in 2025named as a riskSales to all U.S. government agencies and sales under U.S. government contracting activities in total accounted for approximately 13% of sales in 2025.Business (Item 1)
Also named by ADI, AIR, APH, ASTS, ATI, AVAV, AWK, BA and 46 more
U.S. Army
earns fromnamed as a riskThe contract has an initial term of seven years and has been extended by the U.S. Army for three additional years.Business (Item 1)
Braskem
earns fromOn November 11, 2025, Olin announced a commercial arrangement with Braskem, one of the largest petrochemical companies in the Americas and the leading producer of PVC in South America, for Olin to supply EDC to Braskem, aligning with Braskem's transformation of its chlor alkali and vinyl assets in Brazil.Business (Item 1)
Partners and platforms
Plug Power, Inc.
50%Olin Corporation and Plug Power, Inc. launched a joint venture named Hidrogenii, LLC in 2024.Business (Item 1)
Competitors
OxyChem
competes withOther large chlor alkali producers in North America include OxyChem, a former subsidiary of The Occidental Petroleum Corporation, which sold OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway in January 2026, Westlake Chemical Corporation (Westlake), Formosa USA, and Shintech Incorporated (Shintech), a subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Business (Item 1)
Westlake Chemical Corporation
competes withAmong our competitors are Huntsman Corporation, Westlake, Kukdo Chemical Co. Ltd. and Kumho P&B Chemicals, as well as multiple other producers located in Asia.Business (Item 1)
The Kinetic Group
competes withOur Winchester business and The Kinetic Group (purchased from Vista Outdoor Inc. in November 2024 by Czechoslovak Group) are among the largest commercial ammunition manufacturers in the U.S.Business (Item 1)
Places
Europe
earns from · 59% of our Epoxy 2025 segment salesnamed as a riskApproximately 32% of Olin’s 2025 sales were generated outside of the U.S., including 31% of our Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls 2025 segment sales, 59% of our Epoxy 2025 segment sales and 13% of our Winchester 2025 segment sales.Business (Item 1)
Also named by ADSK, AME, AMRC, ATR, BCSF, BKNG, BMI, BMY and 60 more
China
competes withnamed as a riskPeriods of supply and demand imbalances, particularly changes in trade flows within Asia Pacific markets, particularly China, can result in increased pricing pressure on our epoxy products.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, AA, AAOI, AAP, AAPL, AB, ADI, AEHR and 261 more
U.S. Gulf Coast
concentrated innamed as a riskMajor hurricanes, or other weather-related events, have caused significant disruption in our operations on the U.S. Gulf Coast, logistics across the region and the supply of certain raw materials, which have had an adverse effect on volume and cost for some of our products.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Guarujá, Brazil
operates inIn December 2025, the Company made the decision to close our liquid epoxy resin manufacturing facility in Guarujá, Brazil.Business (Item 1)
Hazards
Hurricanes
operates innamed as a riskWe have a substantial presence near the U.S. Gulf Coast and a significant portion of our manufacturing facilities, similar to our competitors and customers, are structured near major bodies of water.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AIG, AN, ASO, BAC, BBY, BJ, BPOP, BRO and 89 more
Commodities and inputs
Euro
exposed to its price · $13.4 millionnamed as a riskOur significant foreign currency exposure is denominated with European currencies, primarily the Euro, although exposures also exist in other currencies of Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by ABBV, ABNB, ABT, ADBE, ADI, AME, AMG, AMGN and 186 more
SOFR
exposed to its price · $10.6 millionnamed as a riskAssuming no changes in the $1,060.8 million of variable-rate debt levels from December 31, 2025, we estimate that a hypothetical change of 100-basis points in the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) from 2025 would impact annual interest expense by $10.6 million.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by AAP, AIOT, APG, APH, ARES, AXON, BGC, BR and 82 more
Electricity
exposed to its price · Approximately 76% of our electricity is generated from natural gas or hydroelectric sourcesnamed as a riskElectricity is the single largest raw material component in the production of Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls products.Business (Item 1)
Also named by AA, AESI, APD, APLD, ATI, ATO, BA, BMNR and 22 more
Salt
depends on · Approximately 73% of our salt requirements are met by internal supplyApproximately 73% of our salt requirements are met by internal supply.Business (Item 1)
Natural gas
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskEnergy costs and feedstock generally follow price trends in crude oil and natural gas, which are sometimes volatile.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AA, ADM, AEE, AEP, AES, AESI, AGX, ALB and 132 more
Copper
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskSimilarly, costs of commodity metals and other materials used in our Winchester business, such as copper, propellant, brass and lead, can vary.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AAON, AGX, AMKR, APG, APH, APLD, BMI, BWA and 58 more
Ethylene
depends onnamed as a riskEthylene is primarily supplied for the vinyls business under a long-term supply arrangement whereby we receive ethylene at integrated producer economics.Business (Item 1)
Propylene
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskEnergy costs and purchased feedstock, including propylene, cumene and ethylene, account for a substantial portion of our total production costs and operating expenses.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Lead
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskWinchester purchases raw materials such as copper-based strip and ammunition cartridge case cups and lead from vendors, pursuant to multi-year contracts, based on a conversion charge or premium.Business (Item 1)
Cumene
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskSelling prices of epoxy materials are affected by changes in raw material costs, including energy, propylene and cumene, customer demand, and global fluctuations in supply and demand.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Propellant
depends onnamed as a riskWinchester’s other main raw material is propellant, which is purchased predominantly from one of the U.S.’s largest propellant suppliers.Business (Item 1)
Regulators
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
subject tonamed as a riskThe EPA has also finalized regulation associated with several of Olin’s chlorinated organic products under the new TSCA law and these rules also present risk to these businesses.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AAON, AAP, ALSN, AMRC, APA, APD, APG, AROC and 78 more
Laws and programs
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
subject tonamed as a riskWe also anticipate future regulatory action related to EDC and VCM under the amended TSCA law that could significantly affect the sales, costs and profitability of those product lines.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, ALB, CLH, ECL, EMN, ESI, IFF, PRM and 1 more
REACH
subject tonamed as a riskUnder REACH, additional testing requirements, documentation, risk assessments and registrations are occurring and will continue to occur and may adversely affect our costs of products produced in or imported into the European Union.Risk factors (Item 1A)
U.S. government procurement regulations
subject tonamed as a riskBecause we engage in some government contracting activities and make sales to the U.S. government, we are subject to extensive and complex U.S. government procurement laws and regulations.Business (Item 1)
Also named by AMZN
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
operates innamed as a riskOur Winchester business currently operates and manages the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO under a multi-year contract with the U.S. Army.Risk factors (Item 1A)
EPA asbestos ban under TSCA
subject tonamed as a riskDiaphragm technology-based chlorine production makes up a significant part of Olin’s capacity, and this government regulation could significantly increase the cost of production or cause us to close production capacity that would have negative consequences on our business.Risk factors (Item 1A)
European Union bisphenol (BPA) regulation
subject tonamed as a riskThe European Union is currently considering regulations related to the use of bisphenol, or BPA, in chemical manufacturing, which is a critical component of the epoxy resins we manufacture and sell in the region.Risk factors (Item 1A)