SEC Form 3 · accession 0000094049-26-000112
STEPAN CO · SCL
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
Matthew John Eaken
Officer — VP, Controller & PAO
Period of report
Aug 4, 2026
Accepted (ET)
Aug 4, 2026 · 5:04 pm EDT
Rule 10b5-1 plan
unknown — predates the checkbox
Issuer CIK
0000094049
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | holding | — | — | — | 9,319 | D | ||
| Common Stock | holding | — | — | — | 3,102 | I | By ESOP II Trust |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Option (Right to Buy)F1 | $78.58 | holding | — | — | — | Feb 21, 2018 | Feb 20, 2027 | Common Stock | 633 | — | D |
| Stock Appreciation RightF1 | $78.58 | holding | — | — | — | Feb 21, 2018 | Feb 20, 2027 | Common Stock | 1,899 | — | D |
| Stock Option (Right to Buy) | $72.99 | holding | — | — | — | Dec 31, 2018 | Feb 20, 2028 | Common Stock | 862 | — | D |
| Performance SharesF3,F2 | — | holding | — | — | — | — | — | Common Stock | 596 | — | D |
| Stock Appreciation Right | $72.99 | holding | — | — | — | Dec 31, 2018 | Feb 20, 2028 | Common Stock | 2,585 | — | D |
| Stock Option (Right to Buy) | $92.29 | holding | — | — | — | Dec 31, 2019 | Feb 19, 2029 | Common Stock | 703 | — | D |
| Performance SharesF3,F4 | — | holding | — | — | — | — | — | Common Stock | 662 | — | D |
| Stock Appreciation Right | $92.29 | holding | — | — | — | Dec 31, 2019 | Feb 19, 2029 | Common Stock | 2,109 | — | D |
| Stock Option (Right to Buy) | $102.30 | holding | — | — | — | Dec 31, 2020 | Feb 18, 2030 | Common Stock | 723 | — | D |
| Performance SharesF3,F5 | — | holding | — | — | — | — | — | Common Stock | 799 | — | D |
| Stock Appreciation Right | $102.30 | holding | — | — | — | Dec 31, 2020 | Feb 18, 2030 | Common Stock | 2,169 | — | D |
| Stock Option (Right to Buy) | $123.73 | holding | — | — | — | Dec 31, 2021 | Feb 16, 2031 | Common Stock | 514 | — | D |
| Stock Appreciation Right | $123.73 | holding | — | — | — | Dec 31, 2021 | Feb 16, 2031 | Common Stock | 1,541 | — | D |
| Performance SharesF3,F6 | — | holding | — | — | — | — | — | Common Stock | 336 | — | D |
| Stock Appreciation RightF1 | $111.26 | holding | — | — | — | Dec 31, 2022 | Feb 15, 2032 | Common Stock | 1,167 | — | D |
| Stock Appreciation RightF1 | $109.92 | holding | — | — | — | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 14, 2033 | Common Stock | 791 | — | D |
| Restricted Stock UnitsF7,F1 | — | holding | — | — | — | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2027 | Restricted Stock Units | 119 | — | D |
| Stock Appreciation RightF1 | $87.50 | holding | — | — | — | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2034 | Common Stock | 976 | — | D |
| Performance SharesF3,F8 | — | holding | — | — | — | — | — | Common Stock | 522 | — | D |
| Restricted Stock UnitsF9,F1 | — | holding | — | — | — | Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 3, 2028 | Restricted Stock Units | 696 | — | D |
| Stock Appreciation RightF1 | $59.86 | holding | — | — | — | Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 3, 2035 | Common Stock | 1,474 | — | D |
| Performance SharesF3,F10 | — | holding | — | — | — | — | — | Common Stock | 624 | — | D |
| Restricted Stock UnitsF9,F1 | — | holding | — | — | — | Mar 2, 2027 | Mar 2, 2029 | Restricted Stock Units | 1,249 | — | D |
| Stock Appreciation RightF1 | $50.06 | holding | — | — | — | Mar 2, 2027 | Mar 2, 2036 | Common Stock | 1,789 | — | D |
Explanation of responses
- F1Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.
- F10The performance shares vest upon the certification of Stepan Company achieving certain performance goals for the performance period ending December 31, 2028.
- F2Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company Stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2021.
- F3Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.
- F4Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company Common Stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2020.
- F5Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company Stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2022.
- F6Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company Stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2024.
- F7Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.
- F8The performance shares vest upon the certification of Stepan Company achieving certain performance goals for the performance period ending December 31, 2027.
- F9Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.