Stepan officer vests 1,154 RSUs, withholds shares

STEPAN CO (SCL) reported insider equity activity by officer Shawn G. Lisle (VP GC & Secretary).

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STEPAN CO (SCL) reported insider equity activity by officer Shawn G. Lisle (VP GC & Secretary). On 2026-08-26, Lisle exercised 1,154 restricted stock units (RSUs), receiving an equal number of common shares per the award terms. To cover tax liability on the RSU vesting, 339 common shares were withheld at $62.345 per share. Following the exercise, Lisle holds 2,308 RSUs, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1,154 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Lisle Shawn G

Role VP GC & Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F3, F4	1,154	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock F1	1,154	$62.345	$72K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F2	339	$62.345	$21K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,308 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 840.544 shares (Direct)

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. Vest ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 1,154 units RSUs remaining: 2,308 units Shares withheld for taxes: 339 shares +2 more

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RSUs exercised 1,154 units Restricted Stock Units settled into common stock on 2026-08-26

RSUs remaining 2,308 units RSU holdings following the reported exercise

Shares withheld for taxes 339 shares Common shares withheld to satisfy tax liability on RSU vesting

Tax withholding share price $62.345 per share Price reported for the 339 common shares withheld (code F transaction)

RSU exercise price $0.0000 per unit Reported transaction price for the RSU exercise (no cash paid by insider)

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, vesting, withholding of shares, contingent right

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"The restricted stock units ("RSUs") were settled in shares of common stock"

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.

vesting financial

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

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

withholding of shares financial

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

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share"

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What insider transactions did SCL officer Shawn G. Lisle report on this Form 4?

Shawn G. Lisle reported exercising 1,154 RSUs into common stock and a related withholding of 339 common shares to satisfy tax liability, all on 2026-08-26. The RSUs were settled in shares of Stepan common stock under the award terms.

How many Stepan (SCL) restricted stock units did the insider exercise and at what effective cost?

Lisle exercised 1,154 RSUs, converting them into an equal number of Stepan common shares. The RSUs were settled per the award terms, with a reported transaction price of $0.0000 per RSU, reflecting that no cash exercise price was paid by the insider.

Why were 339 Stepan (SCL) shares disposed of in this Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 states that 339 common shares were withheld to satisfy tax liability arising from the vesting of RSUs. This code F transaction is reported at $62.345 per share and represents tax-related withholding, not an open-market sale.

What RSU holdings does the SCL insider report after these transactions?

After the reported RSU exercise, Lisle holds 2,308 restricted stock units. A footnote explains that each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock, subject to vesting conditions.

What share price is associated with the Stepan (SCL) tax withholding transaction?

The tax withholding transaction is reported at $62.345 per share for 339 common shares used to satisfy tax liability upon RSU vesting. This figure is presented as a per-share price in the Form 4 data.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lisle Shawn G

(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 GC & Secretary

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/26/2026

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	08/26/2026		M(1)		1,154	A	$62.345	1,179.544	D
Common Stock	08/26/2026		F(2)		339	D	$62.345	840.544	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
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	08/26/2026		M			1,154	08/26/2026(4)	08/26/2028	Restricted Stock Units	1,154	$0	2,308	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. Vest ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.

	/s/ Darina A. Koleva, attorney-in-fact for Shawn G. Lisle	08/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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