Director at Stepan Co (SCL) receives 2,566-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lewis Susan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Stepan Co director Susan Lewis received a compensation-related grant of 2,566 shares of Common Stock on May 8, 2026, at a price of $52.61 per share. Following this award, her directly held stake increased to 6,962 shares of Stepan Co common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Lewis Susan

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 6,962 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 2,566 shares Grant price per share: $52.61 per share Shares held after transaction: 6,962 shares

3 metrics

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

Grant price per share $52.61 per share Reported transaction price for the award

Shares held after transaction 6,962 shares Total direct holdings after the grant

Key Terms

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

3 terms

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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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^*

Lewis Susan

(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	6,962	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 Susan M. Lewis	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).
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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 insider transaction did Stepan Co (SCL) report for Susan Lewis?

Stepan Co reported that director Susan Lewis received a grant of 2,566 shares of Common Stock. The award was recorded at a price of $52.61 per share and increased her directly held stake to 6,962 shares after the transaction.

Was the Stepan Co (SCL) transaction a stock purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market stock purchase. It is classified under transaction code “A” for “Grant, award, or other acquisition,” indicating a compensation-related share award rather than a discretionary market buy.

How many Stepan Co (SCL) shares does Susan Lewis hold after this grant?

After receiving the 2,566-share award, Susan Lewis directly holds a total of 6,962 shares of Stepan Co Common Stock. This figure reflects her position following the reported Form 4 transaction on May 8, 2026, as disclosed in the filing data.

What was the reported price per share for Susan Lewis’s Stepan Co (SCL) grant?

The grant to Susan Lewis was recorded at a transaction price of $52.61 per share. This price is used for reporting the value of the 2,566-share Common Stock award in the Form 4, reflecting the compensation-related nature of the transaction.

Does the Stepan Co (SCL) Form 4 show any stock sales by Susan Lewis?

The Form 4 data show only an acquisition coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition. There are no reported stock sales, dispositions, or derivative exercises for Susan Lewis in this specific filing; the transaction direction is categorized as “acquire.”