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Stepan (NYSE: SCL) VP receives stock, RSU and performance share awards

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Stepan Company executive Sean Thomas Moriarty, VP & GM Surfactants, reported multiple equity awards. On March 2, 2026, he was granted 7,155 Stock Appreciation Rights that vest ratably over three years, 4,495 Restricted Stock Units, and 2,247 performance shares, each representing a contingent right to one share of Stepan common stock.

The performance shares vest upon certification that Stepan achieved specified performance goals for the period ending December 31, 2028. On February 27, 2026, he also acquired 56.765 shares of common stock at $52.5100 per share. The filing notes an additional 4,478.3510 common shares held indirectly through an ESOP II Trust.

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Insider Moriarty Sean Thomas
Role VP & GM Surfactants
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Appreciation Right 7,155 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 4,495 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Performance Shares 2,247 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 56.765 $52.51 $3K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Appreciation Right — 7,155 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 4,495 shares (Direct); Performance Shares — 2,247 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 14,205.234 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 4,478.351 shares (Indirect, By ESOP II Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Vest ratably over three years beginning on the date shown. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock. Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock. The performance shares vest upon the certification of Stepan Company achieving certain performance goals for the performance period ending December 31, 2028.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
Moriarty Sean Thomas
(Last) (First) (Middle)
1101 SKOKIE BOULEVARD, SUITE 500
(Street)
NORTHBROOK IL 60062
(City) (State) (Zip)
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 & GM Surfactants
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 02/27/2026 A 56.765 A $52.51 14,205.2335 D
Common Stock 4,478.351 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
Stock Appreciation Right $17.47 03/02/2026 A 7,155 03/02/2027(1) 03/03/2036 Common Stock 7,155 $0 7,155 D
Restricted Stock Units (2) 03/02/2026 A 4,495 03/02/2027(1) 03/02/2029 Restricted Stock Units 4,495 $0 4,495 D
Performance Shares (3) 03/02/2026 A 2,247 (4) (4) Common Stock 2,247 $0 2,247 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Vest ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.
2. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.
3. Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.
4. The performance shares vest upon the certification of Stepan Company achieving certain performance goals for the performance period ending December 31, 2028.
/s/ James A. HArt, Attorney-in-Fact for Sean T. Moriarty 03/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Stepan (SCL) executive Sean Moriarty receive?

Sean Moriarty received several equity awards, including 7,155 Stock Appreciation Rights, 4,495 Restricted Stock Units, and 2,247 performance shares. All were granted on March 2, 2026, as part of his compensation in Stepan Company common stock-linked instruments.

How do Sean Moriarty’s Restricted Stock Units at Stepan (SCL) work?

Each of Sean Moriarty’s 4,495 Restricted Stock Units represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock. These units vest ratably over three years beginning on the March 2, 2026 grant date, aligning value with continued service.

What are the terms of Sean Moriarty’s performance shares at Stepan (SCL)?

Sean Moriarty’s 2,247 performance shares each represent a contingent right to one Stepan common share. They vest only after certification that Stepan achieved specified performance goals for the performance period ending December 31, 2028, tying value directly to company performance.

Did Sean Moriarty acquire Stepan (SCL) common stock in this Form 4?

Yes. On February 27, 2026, Sean Moriarty acquired 56.765 shares of Stepan common stock at $52.5100 per share. This transaction increased his directly held common stock position as reported in the Form 4 filing data.

What indirect Stepan (SCL) share holdings are reported for Sean Moriarty?

The Form 4 reports 4,478.3510 Stepan common shares held indirectly for Sean Moriarty through an ESOP II Trust. This indirect ownership is separate from his directly held shares and from the newly granted derivative equity awards.