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STEPAN CO (NYSE: SCL) VP details options, SARs and stock holdings

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STEPAN CO executive Afonso Adriano Jose Galimberti, VP and GM Surfactants NA, filed an initial ownership report showing equity awards and share holdings. He holds stock options and stock appreciation rights over several thousand shares of common stock at exercise prices between $50.06 and $123.73, plus restricted stock units, performance shares, and direct and indirect common stock, including shares held through an ESOP II trust.

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Insider Galimberti Afonso Adriano Jose
Role VP and GM Surfactants NA
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Stock Option (Right to Buy) -- -- --
holding Stock Option (Right to Buy) -- -- --
holding Stock Appreciation Right -- -- --
holding Stock Option (Right to Buy) -- -- --
holding Stock Appreciation Right -- -- --
holding Stock Appreciation Right -- -- --
holding Stock Appreciation Right -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Stock Appreciation Right -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Stock Appreciation Right -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Stock Appreciation Right -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 282 shares (Direct); Stock Appreciation Right — 2,603 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 167 shares (Direct); Performance Shares — 731 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,894.262 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 615.237 shares (Indirect, BY ESOP II Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock. The performance shares vest upon the certification of Stepan Company achieving certain performance goals for the performance period ending December 31, 2027. Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock. The performance shares vest upon the certification of Stepan Company achieving certain performance goals for the performance period ending December 31, 2028.
Direct common shares 2,894.2619 shares Direct STEPAN CO common stock holding as of Form 3
Indirect ESOP shares 615.2370 shares Common stock held indirectly by ESOP II Trust
Option grant 1 282 shares at $92.29 Stock option over common stock, expires 2029-02-19
Option grant 2 868 shares at $102.30 Stock option over common stock, expires 2030-02-18
Largest SAR award 2,504 shares at $50.06 Stock appreciation right, expires 2036-03-02
RSU holdings 1,748 units Restricted stock units expiring 2029-03-02
Performance shares 1 731 shares Performance shares tied to goals through 2027-12-31
Performance shares 2 874 shares Additional performance share award with contingent vesting
Stock Appreciation Right financial
"security_title": "Stock Appreciation Right""
A stock appreciation right (SAR) is a form of employee pay that gives the holder the right to receive the increase in a company's share price over a set reference price, paid in cash or shares, without having to buy stock first. It matters to investors because SARs can create future cash outflows or dilute existing shareholders if settled in stock, and they align employee incentives with share-price performance like a bonus tied to a home's price rise.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title": "Restricted Stock Units""
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Performance Shares financial
"security_title": "Performance Shares""
Performance shares are a type of company stock given to executives or employees that only become theirs if the company meets specific goals, like hitting certain profits or growth targets. They motivate leaders to work toward the company’s success, because their additional shares depend on achieving these results.
ESOP II Trust financial
"nature_of_ownership": "BY ESOP II Trust""
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title": "Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Galimberti Afonso Adriano Jose

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1101 SKOKIE BLVD, SUITE 500

(Street)
NORTHBROOK ILLINOIS 60062

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STEPAN CO [ SCL ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
VP and GM Surfactants NA
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock2,894.2619D
Common Stock615.237IBY ESOP II Trust
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)12/31/201902/19/2029Common Stock282$92.29D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)12/31/202002/18/2030Common Stock868$102.3D
Stock Appreciation Right12/31/202002/18/2030Common Stock2,603$102.3D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)12/31/202102/16/2031Common Stock617$123.73D
Stock Appreciation Right12/31/2021(1)02/16/2031Common Stock1,850$123.73D
Stock Appreciation Right12/31/2022(1)02/15/2032Common Stock1,401$111.26D
Stock Appreciation Right02/14/2024(1)02/14/2033Common Stock1,107$109.92D
Restricted Stock Units03/04/2025(1)03/04/2027Restricted Stock Units167(2)D
Stock Appreciation Right03/04/2025(1)03/04/2034Common Stock1,366$87.5D
Performance Shares (3) (3)Common Stock731(4)D
Restricted Stock Units03/03/2026(1)03/03/2028Restricted Stock Units975(2)D
Stock Appreciation Right03/03/2026(1)03/03/2035Common Stock2,064$59.86D
Performance Shares (5) (5)Common Stock874(4)D
Restricted Stock Units03/02/2027(1)03/02/2029Restricted Stock Units1,748(2)D
Stock Appreciation Right03/02/2027(1)03/02/2036Common Stock2,504$50.06D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.
2. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.
3. The performance shares vest upon the certification of Stepan Company achieving certain performance goals for the performance period ending December 31, 2027.
4. Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.
5. The performance shares vest upon the certification of Stepan Company achieving certain performance goals for the performance period ending December 31, 2028.
/s/ James A. Hart, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Adriano Jose Galimberti Afonso04/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does the Form 3 filing by STEPAN CO (SCL) executive disclose?

The Form 3 discloses that VP and GM Surfactants NA Afonso Adriano Jose Galimberti holds stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units, performance shares, and common stock in STEPAN CO, providing a baseline of his existing equity ownership in the company.

How many STEPAN CO common shares does Galimberti hold directly and indirectly?

The filing shows direct ownership of 2,894.2619 STEPAN CO common shares and indirect ownership of 615.2370 shares held by an ESOP II Trust, giving a view of his combined direct and trust-related common stock exposure.

What stock options are reported in Galimberti’s STEPAN CO Form 3?

The Form 3 lists stock options over 282, 868, and 617 STEPAN CO common shares with exercise prices of $92.29, $102.30, and $123.73, expiring between 2029 and 2031, reflecting long-dated equity incentives.

What stock appreciation rights does Galimberti hold in STEPAN CO (SCL)?

The filing reports multiple stock appreciation right awards over 2,603, 1,850, 1,401, 1,107, 1,366, 2,064, and 2,504 underlying STEPAN CO common shares, with exercise prices from $50.06 to $123.73 and expirations out to 2036.

What restricted stock units and performance shares are disclosed for STEPAN CO’s Galimberti?

Galimberti holds restricted stock units over 167, 975, and 1,748 units and performance shares over 731 and 874 shares. Footnotes state each unit or performance share represents a contingent right to receive one STEPAN CO common share, subject to vesting or performance goals.

Do the STEPAN CO Form 3 holdings for Galimberti reflect any recent stock purchases or sales?

The entries are classified as holdings with unknown transaction codes and a neutral net buy/sell direction. This indicates the Form 3 serves as an initial ownership snapshot rather than reporting new open-market purchases or sales by the executive.