Stepan (NYSE: SCL) director exercises 34,741 stock options, holds shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Stepan Company director F. Quinn Stepan Jr. reported exercising 34,741 employee stock options on January 13, 2026 at an exercise price of $43.85 per share. The options converted into the same number of Stepan common shares in an exercise-and-hold transaction, leaving him with 160,960.262 common shares held directly.
In addition to these directly held shares, the filing lists various indirect holdings of Stepan common stock through entities such as a family LLC, several family trusts, an ESOP trust, and accounts associated with his spouse and other family members. For certain of these positions, he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest, and some shares are held in estates or plans where he serves in an administrative role.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
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| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 34,741 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 34,741 | $43.85 | $1.52M |
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Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares received pursuant to an exercise and hold option transaction. Joint Tenancy with Spouse. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to extent of any pecuniary interest in the shares. Shares held by an estate of which the reporting person serves as executor.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Stepan (SCL) report for F. Quinn Stepan Jr.?
The Form 4 shows that director F. Quinn Stepan Jr. exercised 34,741 employee stock options for Stepan common stock on January 13, 2026, receiving the same number of shares.
At what price were the Stepan (SCL) options exercised by the director?
The employee stock options were exercised at a price of $43.85 per share, converting into 34,741 shares of Stepan common stock.
What do the footnotes in the Stepan (SCL) Form 4 say about beneficial ownership?
Footnotes state that the shares received were from an exercise and hold option transaction, that some holdings are in joint tenancy with spouse, and that the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of certain securities except for any pecuniary interest. They also note shares held by an estate where he serves as executor.