Randall Dearth granted 2,566 STEPAN (NYSE: SCL) shares at $52.61

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STEPAN CO director Randall S. Dearth received a grant of 2,566 shares of Common Stock on May 8. The shares were awarded at a reference price of $52.61 per share and are characterized as a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase. Following this compensation-related award, his direct holdings increased to 16,672 shares of STEPAN CO Common Stock, indicating a routine adjustment to his equity position as a board member.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Dearth Randall S.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,566	$52.61	$135K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,672 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 2,566 shares Grant reference price: $52.61 per share Shares held after grant: 16,672 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 2,566 shares Common Stock grant on May 8, 2026

Grant reference price $52.61 per share Price used for the 2,566-share award

Shares held after grant 16,672 shares Director’s direct holdings following the transaction

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, Form 4

3 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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^*

Dearth Randall S.

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

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	05/08/2026		A		2,566	A	$52.61	16,672	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ James A. Hart, Attorney-in-fact for Randall S. Dearth	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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 4 (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 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did STEPAN CO director Randall S. Dearth report on this Form 4 for SCL?

Randall S. Dearth reported receiving a grant of 2,566 STEPAN CO (SCL) Common Stock shares. The award was recorded at $52.61 per share and increased his direct holdings to 16,672 shares, reflecting a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase.

Was the Randall S. Dearth transaction in STEPAN CO stock a purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant or award of shares, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 uses transaction code “A” and describes it as a grant, award, or other acquisition, indicating compensation-related issuance instead of a discretionary buy in the open market.

How many STEPAN CO (SCL) shares did Randall S. Dearth hold after the reported grant?

After the grant, Randall S. Dearth directly held 16,672 STEPAN CO Common Stock shares. This total includes the newly awarded 2,566 shares, showing his ongoing equity exposure as a director and providing context for the size of the reported compensation grant.

What price was used for the 2,566-share award to Randall S. Dearth at STEPAN CO?

The 2,566-share award was recorded at $52.61 per share. This figure represents the reference price used in the Form 4 disclosure and helps quantify the grant’s dollar value, even though it was structured as a compensation-related equity award, not a cash purchase.

Does the Form 4 for STEPAN CO indicate any stock sales by Randall S. Dearth?

The Form 4 shows no sales by Randall S. Dearth. It reports a single acquisition transaction coded “A” for 2,566 shares as a grant or award, with no dispose or sell transactions listed in the transaction summary for this filing.