Stepan VP nets 40 shares from RSU vesting

Stepan Company VP and GM Surfactants-INT Robin Joseph Weitkamp reported routine compensation-related equity activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stepan Company VP and GM Surfactants-INT Robin Joseph Weitkamp reported routine compensation-related equity activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and common stock.

On May 11, 2026, 90 RSUs were settled into 90 shares of common stock per the award terms. To cover tax obligations on the RSU vesting, 50 shares of common stock were withheld at a value of $52.58 per share, leaving 40 shares of common stock held directly after the transactions. The filing also shows 96.9 shares of common stock held indirectly through the ESOP II Trust.

Insider Trade Summary

90 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 4 txns

Insider Weitkamp Robin Joseph

Role VP and GM Surfactants-INT

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	90	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	90	$52.58	$5K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	50	$52.58	$3K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 190 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 40 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 96.9 shares (Indirect, By ESOP II Trust)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. The restricted stock units ("RSUs") were settled in shares of common stock per the terms of the award.
2. F2. Withholding of shares to satisfy tax liability on the vesting of RSUs.
3. F3. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.
4. F4. Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.

Key Figures

RSUs vested and settled: 90 units Shares withheld for taxes: 50 shares Tax withholding price: $52.58 per share +3 more

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RSUs vested and settled 90 units RSUs settled into common stock on May 11, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 50 shares Withholding on RSU vesting at $52.58 per share

Tax withholding price $52.58 per share Value applied to 50 withheld shares

Direct holdings after transaction 40 shares Common stock directly held following RSU-related activity

Indirect ESOP II holdings 96.9 shares Common stock held indirectly via ESOP II Trust

RSU derivative balance 190 units Restricted Stock Units reported outstanding after transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, ESOP II Trust, contingent right to receive one share, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"The restricted stock units ("RSUs") were settled in shares of common stock per the terms of the award."

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.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

ESOP II Trust financial

"By ESOP II Trust"

contingent right to receive one share financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock."

vests ratably over three years financial

"Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown."

FAQ

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What did Stepan Co (SCL) executive Robin Weitkamp report in this Form 4?

Robin Weitkamp reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units. 90 RSUs vested and converted into common shares, with part of the shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting event.

How many Stepan Co (SCL) RSUs vested and converted into common stock?

A total of 90 restricted stock units vested and were settled in common stock. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock under the terms of the equity award agreement.

How many Stepan Co (SCL) shares were withheld for taxes on the RSU vesting?

50 shares of Stepan common stock were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities arising from the vesting of RSUs. The withholding shares are valued at $52.58 per share according to the Form 4 transaction details.

How many Stepan Co (SCL) shares does Robin Weitkamp hold directly after these transactions?

Following the RSU settlement and tax withholding, Robin Weitkamp holds 40 shares of Stepan common stock directly. These direct holdings reflect the net shares remaining after 50 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations.

What indirect Stepan Co (SCL) holdings are reported for Robin Weitkamp?

The filing shows 96.9 shares of Stepan common stock held indirectly through ESOP II Trust. These shares are reported as indirect ownership, separate from the 40 directly held shares resulting from the RSU vesting activity.

Are the Stepan Co (SCL) Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells?

The transactions are not open-market trades. They involve RSUs converting into common stock and a tax-withholding disposition, where 50 shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities associated with the RSU vesting event.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Weitkamp Robin Joseph

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1101 SKOKIE BOULEVARD, SUITE 500

(Street)

NORTHBROOK ILLINOIS 60062

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STEPAN CO [ SCL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP and GM Surfactants-INT

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/11/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/11/2026		M(1)		90	A	$52.58	90	D
Common Stock	05/11/2026		F(2)		50	D	$52.58	40	D
Common Stock								96.9	I	By ESOP II Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	05/11/2026		M			90	05/10/2025(4)	05/10/2027	Restricted Stock Units	90	$0	190	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The restricted stock units ("RSUs") were settled in shares of common stock per the terms of the award.

2. Withholding of shares to satisfy tax liability on the vesting of RSUs.

3. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.

4. Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.

	/s/ James A. Hart, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Robin J. Weitkamp	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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