Vanguard (SCL) realigns holdings, reports 0 shares after Jan 12, 2026 realignment

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stepan Co ownership filing: The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 12 to Schedule 13G/A reporting that, after an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026, Vanguard and its disaggregated subsidiaries hold 0 shares of Stepan Co common stock, representing 0% of the class. The filing states Vanguard no longer is deemed to beneficially own securities held by those subsidiaries and confirms the reporting group’s voting and dispositive powers are all 0. The form is signed by the Head of Global Fund Administration on 03/27/2026.

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Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard reports zero beneficial ownership in Stepan Co after internal reorganization.

The filing documents an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026 and states the disaggregation of beneficial ownership in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538. The reported amount beneficially owned is 0 shares and 0% of the class.

Cash‑flow treatment and any trading activity by subsidiaries are not detailed here; subsequent filings by disaggregated entities could show holdings. Future Schedule 13 filings by renamed subsidiaries may clarify current passive/managed positions.

Corporate Governance Expert

Administrative ownership clarification, not a governance change for Stepan Co itself.

The amendment explains that certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report separately and that Vanguard Inc. "no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership" of those securities per the cited SEC release. The filing lists voting and dispositive powers as zero.

This is an ownership-reporting disclosure driven by internal structure; it does not indicate a change in board composition, control, or corporate actions by Stepan Co.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 12)

Stepan Co

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

858586100

(CUSIP Number)

03/13/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 858586100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

The Vanguard Group

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: On January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. went through an internal realignment. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that formerly had, or were deemed to have, beneficial ownership with The Vanguard Group, Inc., will report beneficial ownership separately (on a disaggregated basis) from The Vanguard Group, Inc. in reliance on such release. These subsidiaries and/or business divisions pursue the same investment strategies as previously pursued by The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to the realignment. Further in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership over securities beneficially owned by such subsidiaries and/or business divisions.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Stepan Co
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1101 Skokie Blvd, Suite 500, Northbrook, IL, 60062
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: The Vanguard Group
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd.,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.:
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 0
(b)	Percent of class: 0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The Vanguard Group, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

The Vanguard Group

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	03/27/2026

FAQ

What does The Vanguard Group’s Schedule 13G/A amendment for SCL state?

The filing states Vanguard’s amendment reports 0 shares and 0% beneficial ownership of Stepan Co common stock. It explains an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026 and reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538 for disaggregation.

Does Vanguard still control any voting or dispositive power over SCL shares?

No. The amendment reports Vanguard has 0 sole voting power, 0 shared voting power, and 0 sole or shared dispositive power over Stepan Co common stock. Those powers are explicitly listed as zero in the filing.

Why did Vanguard file this Schedule 13G/A amendment for SCL?

Vanguard explains an internal realignment on January 12, 2026 caused certain subsidiaries to report separately. The filing cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 as the basis for disaggregating beneficial ownership reporting.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for Stepan Co (SCL)?

The amendment is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, on 03/27/2026. The signature authenticates the reporting changes described in the filing.

Will this Amendment No. 12 change Stepan Co management or control?

No. The filing is an ownership-reporting adjustment tied to Vanguard’s internal structure; it does not state any management, board, or control changes at Stepan Co. It only clarifies which Vanguard entities report beneficial ownership separately.