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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): 10/25/2017
STEPAN COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 1-4462
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Delaware |
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36-1823834 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Edens and Winnetka Road, Northfield, Illinois 60093
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(847)446-7500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻
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Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 25, 2017, Stepan Company (“Stepan”) issued a press release providing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01.Other Events
On October 25, 2017, Stepan issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors approved an increase of $0.02 per share on its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2017 to common stockholders of record on November 30, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit Number: 99.1
Description: Press Release of Stepan Company dated October 25, 2017
Exhibit Number: 99.2
Description: Press Release of Stepan Company dated October 25, 2017
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Description |
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EX-99.1 EX-99.2 |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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STEPAN COMPANY |
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Date: October 25, 2017 |
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/s/ Jennifer Ansbro Hale |
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Jennifer Ansbro Hale |
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Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |