Stepan Co. Files 8-K: Director Changes & Executive Compensation Updates

Ticker: SCL · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: corporate-governance, executive-compensation, board-of-directors

TL;DR

Stepan Co. board shakeup and exec pay changes filed. Watch for new director elections and compensation details.

AI Summary

On June 9, 2025, Stepan Company filed an 8-K report detailing changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. The filing includes the election of new directors and updates to compensatory arrangements for certain officers. Specific details regarding the individuals elected and the terms of their compensation are provided within the document.

Why It Matters

Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy, governance, and future performance, impacting investor confidence and stock valuation.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns routine corporate governance matters such as director elections and executive compensation, which typically carry a low inherent risk.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

What specific items are being reported in this 8-K filing by Stepan Company?

This 8-K filing reports on the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers, as well as financial statements and exhibits.

When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?

The earliest event reported in this 8-K filing was on June 9, 2025.

What is Stepan Company's state of incorporation and IRS Employer Identification Number?

Stepan Company is incorporated in Delaware and its IRS Employer Identification Number is 36-1823834.

Where are Stepan Company's principal executive offices located?

Stepan Company's principal executive offices are located at 1101 Skokie Boulevard Suite 500, Northbrook, Illinois, 60062.

What is the SEC file number for Stepan Company?

The SEC file number for Stepan Company is 1-4462.

From the Filing

0001193125-25-137427.txt : 20250609 0001193125-25-137427.hdr.sgml : 20250609 20250609071250 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-137427 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250609 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250609 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250609 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STEPAN CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000094049 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SOAP, DETERGENT, CLEANING PREPARATIONS, PERFUMES, COSMETICS [2840] ORGANIZATION NAME: 08 Industrial Applications and Services EIN: 361823834 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-04462 FILM NUMBER: 251032824 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: EDENS & WINNETKA ROAD CITY: NORTHFIELD STATE: IL ZIP: 60093 BUSINESS PHONE: 8474467500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: EDENS & WINNETKA ROAD CITY: NORTHFIELD STATE: IL ZIP: 60093 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: STEPAN CHEMICAL CO /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19840108 8-K 1 d943338d8k.htm 8-K 8-K STEPAN CO false 0000094049 0000094049 2025-06-09 2025-06-09     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549     FORM 8-K     CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2025     STEPAN COMPANY (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)       Delaware   1-4462   36-1823834 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)   1101 Skokie Boulevard Suite 500     Northbrook , Illinois     60062 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)     (Zip Code) Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 847 446-7500 (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $1 par value   SCL   The New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐       Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers On June 9, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Stepan Company (the “Company”) announced that the Board increased the size of the Board by one to a total of eight Directors and appointed Corning Painter as a Director, effective

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