Stepan Co (SCL) EVP reports RSU settlement and insider share changes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stepan Company executive Robert Haire reported equity award activity involving Stepan Co. (SCL) common stock. On 12/31/2025, restricted stock units (RSUs) were settled in shares of common stock, resulting in the acquisition of 1,891 shares at a price of $47.205 per share. After this transaction, Haire beneficially owned 2,482 shares of common stock directly and 90.269 shares indirectly through an ESOP II Trust.

In connection with the RSU vesting, 574 RSUs were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities, leaving 1,318 RSUs beneficially owned following the reported transactions. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock, and these RSUs vest ratably over two years beginning on the date shown.

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^*

Haire Robert Joseph

(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)
	EVP, Supply Chain

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/31/2025

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	12/31/2025		M(1)		1,891	A	$47.205	2,482	D
Common Stock								90.269	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	(2)	12/31/2025		M(1)			1,891	12/31/2025(3)	12/31/2026	Restricted Stock Units	1,891	$0	1,892	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	12/31/2025		F(4)			574	12/31/2025(3)	12/31/2026	Restricted Stock Units	574	$47.205	1,318	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

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

3. Vest ratably over two years beginning on the date shown.

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

	/s/ James A. Hart, attorney-in-fact for Robert Haire	01/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Stepan Co (SCL) report for EVP, Supply Chain Robert Haire?

The filing reports that 1,891 restricted stock units were settled in Stepan Company common stock on 12/31/2025, resulting in the acquisition of 1,891 shares at $47.205 per share.

How many Stepan Co (SCL) shares does the executive beneficially own after this transaction?

Following the reported transactions, the executive beneficially owned 2,482 shares of Stepan Company common stock directly and 90.269 shares indirectly through an ESOP II Trust.

What happened to the restricted stock units (RSUs) in this Stepan Co (SCL) filing?

The RSUs were settled in shares of common stock per the award terms. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock and vests ratably over two years beginning on the stated date.

Why were some Stepan Co (SCL) RSUs reported as disposed of?

The filing states that 574 RSUs were disposed of through the withholding of shares to satisfy the executive’s tax liability upon RSU vesting, at a price of $47.205 per share.

How many Stepan Co (SCL) RSUs does the executive hold after the transaction?

After the reported transactions, the executive beneficially owned 1,318 restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.

What is the vesting schedule of the Stepan Co (SCL) restricted stock units?

The RSUs vest ratably over two years beginning on the date shown in the filing, as described in the explanation of responses.