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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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CURRENT REPORT
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 18, 2023, Stepan Company (“Stepan”) issued a press release providing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. 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 18, 2023, Stepan issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.375 per share. The dividend will be paid on December15, 2023, to common stockholders of record as of November 30, 2023. 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
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number: 99.1
Description: Press Release of Stepan Company dated October 18, 2023
Exhibit Number: 99.2
Description: Press Release of Stepan Company dated October 18, 2023
Exhibit Number: 104
Description: Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
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 |
Date: October 18, 2023 |
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/s/ David G. Kabbes |
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David G. Kabbes |
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Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |