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STEPAN COSCL · Entity 4733Exec VPMay 26, 2023May 31, 2023

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STEPAN CO

Report date May 26, 2023 · Filed May 31, 2023

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect27,616.39 Ending reported balance After 2023-05-26 transaction · row 3
3 source rows · reconciled sequence

Row 1 · 2023-05-26 · Exercise / conversion · Acquired 4,087 · Balance 31,603.39

Row 2 · 2023-05-26 · Sale · Disposed 3,387 · Balance 28,216.39

F1: The price reported is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in a series of transactions within the same trading day at prices ranging from $92.66 to $93.63, inclusive. Full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price is available upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer.

Row 3 · 2023-05-26 · Sale · Disposed 600 · Balance 27,616.39

F2: The price reported is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in a series of transactions within the same trading day at prices ranging from $93.66 to $93.775, inclusive. Full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price is available upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer.

Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)SEC Table II · derivative / convertible security · Conversion / exercise price $43.85 · Expires 2026-02-22Direct0 Reported balance After 2023-05-26 transaction · row 4 Instrument identity requires review; Table II rows are not merged.
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Row 4 · 2023-05-26 · Exercise / conversion · Disposed 4,087 · Balance 0

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F1: The price reported is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in a series of transactions within the same trading day at prices ranging from $92.66 to $93.63, inclusive. Full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price is available upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer.

F2: The price reported is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in a series of transactions within the same trading day at prices ranging from $93.66 to $93.775, inclusive. Full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price is available upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer.

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May 26, 2023 Filed May 31, 2023 20:42 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionEmployee Stock Option (Right to Buy) · Derivative 4,087 $0.00 Strike: $43.85 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-017230 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 4

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 4,087 shares

Expires 2026-02-22

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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May 26, 2023 Filed May 31, 2023 20:42 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 SaleCommon Stock 600 $93.73 $56,237.40
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-017230 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 27,616.39

F2 · price: The price reported is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in a series of transactions within the same trading day at prices ranging from $93.66 to $93.775, inclusive. Full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price is available upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer.

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May 26, 2023 Filed May 31, 2023 20:42 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 SaleCommon Stock 3,387 $93.27 $315,901.43
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-017230 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 28,216.39

F1 · price: The price reported is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in a series of transactions within the same trading day at prices ranging from $92.66 to $93.63, inclusive. Full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price is available upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer.

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May 26, 2023 Filed May 31, 2023 20:42 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 4,087 $43.85 $179,214.95
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-017230 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 31,603.39

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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May 23, 2023 Filed May 24, 2023 21:55 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionStock Appreciation Right · Derivative 6,262 $0.00 Strike: $43.85 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-016768 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 6

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 6,262 shares

Expires 2026-02-22

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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May 23, 2023 Filed May 24, 2023 21:55 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 SaleCommon Stock 1,996 $98.23 $196,067.08
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-016768 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 5

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 27,516.39

F1 · balance_after: Includes exempt acquisitions under Rule 16a-11 pursuant to dividend reinvestments since the date of the reporting person's last report.

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May 23, 2023 Filed May 24, 2023 21:55 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Tax withholdingCommon Stock 1,464 $98.01 $143,486.64
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-016768 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 29,512.39

F4 · kind: Withholding of shares to satisfy tax liability on exercise of SARs.

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May 23, 2023 Filed May 24, 2023 21:55 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Disposition to issuerCommon Stock 2,802 $98.01 $274,624.02
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-016768 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 30,976.39

F3 · kind: Deemed disposition of underlying common stock to the issuer in an amount equal to the conversion price of the SARs.

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May 23, 2023 Filed May 24, 2023 21:55 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 6,262 $43.85 $274,588.70
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-016768 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 33,778.39

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F2 · kind: The stock appreciation rights ("SARs") were settled in shares of common stock as per the terms of the award.

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February 27, 2023 Filed Mar 1, 2023 20:57 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionEmployee Stock Option (Right to Buy) · Derivative 3,851 $0.00 Strike: $41.16 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-007859 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 3

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 3,851 shares

Expires 2025-02-16

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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February 27, 2023 Filed Mar 1, 2023 20:57 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 SaleCommon Stock 3,851 $104.81 $403,627.16
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-007859 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 27,426.683

F1 · price: The price reported is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in a series of transactions within the same trading day at prices ranging from $104.66 to $105.305, inclusive. Full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price is available upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer.

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February 27, 2023 Filed Mar 1, 2023 20:57 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 3,851 $41.16 $158,507.16
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-007859 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 31,277.683

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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February 17, 2023 Filed Feb 21, 2023 22:50 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantCommon Stock 90.31 $109.49 $9,888.04
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-006276 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · By Esop II Trust

Disclosed balance after: 177.951

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February 14, 2023 Filed Feb 17, 2023 00:19 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantStock Appreciation Right · Derivative 4,271 $0.00 Strike: $109.92 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-005690 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 6

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 4,271

Underlying: Common Stock · 4,271 shares

Expires 2033-02-14

F5 · derivative.exercise_date: Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.

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February 14, 2023 Filed Feb 17, 2023 00:19 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantRestricted Stock Units · Derivative 1,535 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-005690 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 5

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,535

Underlying: Restricted Stock Units · 1,535 shares

Expires 2026-02-14

F4 · derivative.exercise_price: Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock.

F5 · derivative.exercise_date: Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.

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February 14, 2023 Filed Feb 17, 2023 00:19 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantPerformance Shares · Derivative 3,070 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-005690 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 4

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,070

Underlying: Common Stock · 3,070 shares

Expires not disclosed

F3 · derivative.exercise_price: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2025.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2025.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stepan Company common stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2025.

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February 14, 2023 Filed Feb 17, 2023 00:19 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionPerformance Shares · Derivative 2,346 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-005690 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 3

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,346 shares

Expires not disclosed

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2022.

F1 · price: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2022.

F1 · derivative.exercise_date: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2022.

F1 · derivative.expiration_date: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2022.

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February 14, 2023 Filed Feb 17, 2023 00:19 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 3,833 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-23-005690 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 27,426.683

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2022.

F2 · balance_after: Includes exempt acquisitions under Rule 16a-11 pursuant to dividend reinvestments since the date of the reporting person's last report.

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October 27, 2022 Filed Oct 31, 2022 17:18 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionEmployee Stock Option (Right to Buy) · Derivative 1,573 $0.00 Strike: $61.91 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-22-024488 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 6

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 1,573 shares

Expires 2024-02-17

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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October 27, 2022 Filed Oct 31, 2022 17:18 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionEmployee Stock Option (Right to Buy) · Derivative 583 $0.00 Strike: $63.11 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-22-024488 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 5

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 583 shares

Expires 2023-02-18

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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October 27, 2022 Filed Oct 31, 2022 17:18 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 SaleCommon Stock 2,156 $103.01 $222,089.56
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-22-024488 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 23,512.665

F1 · price: The price reported is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in a series of transactions within the same trading day at prices ranging from $102.84 to $103.092, inclusive. Full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price is available upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer.

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October 27, 2022 Filed Oct 31, 2022 17:18 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 1,573 $61.91 $97,384.43
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-22-024488 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 25,668.665

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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October 27, 2022 Filed Oct 31, 2022 17:18 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 583 $63.11 $36,793.13
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-22-024488 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 24,095.665

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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February 16, 2022 Filed Feb 18, 2022 17:20 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantPerformance Shares · Derivative 2,427 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-22-005700 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 5

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,427

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,427 shares

Expires not disclosed

F5 · derivative.exercise_price: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company Stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2024.

F5 · price: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company Stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2024.

F5 · derivative.exercise_date: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company Stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2024.

F5 · derivative.expiration_date: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company Stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2024.

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February 16, 2022 Filed Feb 18, 2022 17:20 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantStock Appreciation Right · Derivative 11,348 $0.00 Strike: $111.26 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-22-005700 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 4

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 11,348

Underlying: Common Stock · 11,348 shares

Expires 2032-02-15

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.

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February 16, 2022 Filed Feb 18, 2022 17:20 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantCommon Stock 76.787 $111.26 $8,543.32
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-22-005700 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · By Esop II Trust

Disclosed balance after: 86.458

F2 · balance_after: Includes exempt acquisitions under Rule 16a-11 pursuant to dividend reinvestments since the date of the reporting person's last report.

F3 · balance_after: Since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report, the reporting person has disposed of 3,474.717 shares held in his ESOP pursuant to a diversification election made under the Internal Revenue Code.

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February 15, 2022 Filed Feb 18, 2022 17:20 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionPerformance Shares · Derivative 2,601 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-22-005700 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 3

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,601 shares

Expires not disclosed

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2021.

F1 · price: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2021.

F1 · derivative.exercise_date: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2021.

F1 · derivative.expiration_date: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2021.

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February 15, 2022 Filed Feb 18, 2022 17:20 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 3,176 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-22-005700 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 23,285.023

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2021.

F2 · balance_after: Includes exempt acquisitions under Rule 16a-11 pursuant to dividend reinvestments since the date of the reporting person's last report.

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June 15, 2021 Filed Jun 16, 2021 19:27 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantShare Units · Derivative 19.604 $130.87 $2,565.58
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-020015 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 3

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 8,431.145

Underlying: Common Stock · 19.604 shares

Expires not disclosed

F3 · security: Share Units are acquired under the Management Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2015) ("MIP"), a nonqualified deferred compensation plan which allows MIP participants to elect to defer all or a portion of their deferred compensation into accounts pursuant to MIP provisions.

F4 · derivative.exercise_price: Share Units convert on a one-for-one basis into Common Stock.

F6 · price: Price reported is the price of Common Stock on the date the dividend equivalents are payable pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the MIP.

F5 · derivative.exercise_date: Reflects acquisition of Share Units pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the MIP, generally payable at end of employment, unless otherwise elected.

F5 · derivative.expiration_date: Reflects acquisition of Share Units pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the MIP, generally payable at end of employment, unless otherwise elected.

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June 15, 2021 Filed Jun 16, 2021 19:27 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantCommon Stock 46.505 $130.87 $6,086.11
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-020015 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 20,000.81

F1 · kind: Reflects acquisition of deferred share units under the Performance Award Deferred Compensation Plan ("Plan") pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the Plan.

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May 25, 2021 Filed May 27, 2021 14:47 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionStock Appreciation Right · Derivative 6,000 $0.00 Strike: $43.85 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-018128 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 5

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 6,262

Underlying: Common Stock · 6,000 shares

Expires 2026-02-22

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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May 25, 2021 Filed May 27, 2021 14:47 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 SaleCommon Stock 2,251 $133.82 $301,226.57
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-018128 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 19,954.305

F4 · price: The price reported is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in a series of transactions within the same trading day at prices ranging from $133.24 to $134.24, inclusive. Full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price is available upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer.

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May 25, 2021 Filed May 27, 2021 14:47 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Tax withholdingCommon Stock 1,791 $134.40 $240,701.45
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-018128 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 22,205.305

F3 · kind: Withholding of shares to satisfy tax liability on exercise of SARs.

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May 25, 2021 Filed May 27, 2021 14:47 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Disposition to issuerCommon Stock 1,958 $134.40 $263,145.41
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-018128 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 23,996.305

F2 · kind: Deemed disposition of underlying common stock to the issuer in an amount equal to the conversion price of the SARs.

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May 25, 2021 Filed May 27, 2021 14:47 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 6,000 $43.85 $263,100.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-018128 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 25,954.305

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · kind: The stock appreciation rights ("SARs") were settled in shares of common stock as per the terms of the award.

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March 15, 2021 Filed Mar 17, 2021 19:19 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantShare Units · Derivative 19.92 $128.49 $2,559.52
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-011004 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 3

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 8,411.541

Underlying: Common Stock · 19.92 shares

Expires not disclosed

F3 · security: Share Units are acquired under the Management Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2015) ("MIP"), a nonqualified deferred compensation plan which allows MIP participants to elect to defer all or a portion of their deferred compensation into accounts pursuant to MIP provisions.

F4 · derivative.exercise_price: Share Units convert on a one-for-one basis into Common Stock.

F6 · price: Price reported is the price of Common Stock on the date the dividend equivalents are payable pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the MIP.

F5 · derivative.exercise_date: Reflects acquisition of Share Units pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the MIP, generally payable at end of employment, unless otherwise elected.

F5 · derivative.expiration_date: Reflects acquisition of Share Units pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the MIP, generally payable at end of employment, unless otherwise elected.

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March 15, 2021 Filed Mar 17, 2021 19:19 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantCommon Stock 41.612 $128.49 $5,346.73
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-011004 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 19,954.305

F1 · kind: Reflects acquisition of deferred share units under the Performance Award Deferred Compensation Plan ("Plan") pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the Plan.

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February 17, 2021 Filed Feb 19, 2021 22:46 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionPerformance Shares · Derivative 2,740 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-006862 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 6

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,740 shares

Expires not disclosed

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F4 · derivative.exercise_price: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company Stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2020.

F1 · price: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2020.

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company Stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2020.

F4 · derivative.expiration_date: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company Stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2020.

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February 17, 2021 Filed Feb 19, 2021 22:46 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantPerformance Shares · Derivative 2,182 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-006862 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 5

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,182

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,182 shares

Expires not disclosed

F3 · derivative.exercise_price: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company common stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2023.

F3 · price: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company common stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2023.

F3 · derivative.exercise_date: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company common stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2023.

F3 · derivative.expiration_date: Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of Stepan Company common stock. The performance shares vest upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2023.

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February 17, 2021 Filed Feb 19, 2021 22:46 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantStock Appreciation Right · Derivative 8,324 $0.00 Strike: $123.73 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-006862 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 4

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 8,324

Underlying: Common Stock · 8,324 shares

Expires 2031-02-16

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.

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February 17, 2021 Filed Feb 19, 2021 22:46 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantStock Option (Right to Buy) · Derivative 2,775 $0.00 Strike: $123.73 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-006862 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 3

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,775

Underlying: Common Stock · 2,775 shares

Expires 2031-02-16

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: Vests ratably over three years beginning on the date shown.

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February 17, 2021 Filed Feb 19, 2021 22:46 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantCommon Stock 73.968 $123.65 $9,146.14
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-006862 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · By Esop II Trust

Disclosed balance after: 3,449.151

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February 17, 2021 Filed Feb 19, 2021 22:46 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 2,383 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-21-006862 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · Exec VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 19,912.693

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: The performance shares vested upon Stepan Company achieving certain financial targets by December 31, 2020.

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September 15, 2020 Filed Sep 17, 2020 21:42 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantShare Units · Derivative 19.742 $116.32 $2,296.39
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-20-025331 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 3

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 8,370.245

Underlying: Common Stock · 19.742 shares

Expires not disclosed

F3 · security: Share Units are acquired under the Management Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2015) ("MIP"), a nonqualified deferred compensation plan which allows MIP participants to elect to defer all or a portion of their deferred compensation into accounts pursuant to MIP provisions.

F4 · derivative.exercise_price: Share Units convert on a one-for-one basis into Common Stock.

F6 · price: Price reported is the price of Common Stock on the date the dividend equivalents are payable pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the MIP.

F5 · derivative.exercise_date: Reflects acquisition of Share Units pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the MIP, generally payable at end of employment, unless otherwise elected.

F5 · derivative.expiration_date: Reflects acquisition of Share Units pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the MIP, generally payable at end of employment, unless otherwise elected.

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September 15, 2020 Filed Sep 17, 2020 21:42 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 GrantCommon Stock 41.241 $116.32 $4,797.15
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-20-025331 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 17,485.039

F1 · kind: Reflects acquisition of deferred share units under the Performance Award Deferred Compensation Plan ("Plan") pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature of the Plan.

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July 30, 2020 Filed Aug 3, 2020 23:36 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionStock Appreciation Right · Derivative 4,719 $0.00 Strike: $61.91 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-20-022628 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 10

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 4,719 shares

Expires 2024-02-17

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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July 30, 2020 Filed Aug 3, 2020 23:36 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionStock Appreciation Right · Derivative 1,359 $0.00 Strike: $63.11 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-20-022628 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 9

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 1,359 shares

Expires 2023-02-18

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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July 30, 2020 Filed Aug 3, 2020 23:36 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionStock Appreciation Right · Derivative 1,038 $0.00 Strike: $42.77 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-20-022628 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 8

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 1,038 shares

Expires 2022-02-13

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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July 30, 2020 Filed Aug 3, 2020 23:36 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Disposition to issuerCommon Stock 4,719 $107.38 $506,726.22
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-20-022628 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 6

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 17,443.798

F1 · kind: The stock appreciation rights ("SARs") were settled in cash as per the terms of the award. For reporting purposes, however, the transaction is deemed to be a simultaneous acquisition and disposition of the underlying common stock and is reflected as such in this report.

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July 30, 2020 Filed Aug 3, 2020 23:36 UTC STEPAN CO SCL · Entity 4733 Exercise / conversionCommon Stock 4,719 $61.91 $292,153.29
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001127602-20-022628 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 5

Mergner Arthur W · CIK 0001603410 · VP, Supply Chain

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 22,162.798

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · kind: The stock appreciation rights ("SARs") were settled in cash as per the terms of the award. For reporting purposes, however, the transaction is deemed to be a simultaneous acquisition and disposition of the underlying common stock and is reflected as such in this report.

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Value uses the disclosed total when available, otherwise shares × reported transaction price. It is not an estimate of exercise cash cost or investment performance.