Stepan Company Executes $450 Million Credit Facility Agreement

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Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) announced a new five-year credit agreement totaling $450 million, comprising a $350 million multi-currency revolving credit facility and a $100 million delayed draw term loan. These facilities, arranged by JPMorgan Chase Bank and BofA Securities, will mature on June 24, 2027, and are aimed at supporting working capital, acquisitions, and capital expenditures. This agreement replaces the previous credit facility set to expire in January 2023. CEO Scott R. Behrens highlighted the deal as a strategic step for growth and acquisitions.

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• Secured a new five-year credit agreement totaling $450 million.
• Replaces the expiring $350 million revolving credit facility, enhancing financial stability.
• Provides liquidity for working capital and potential acquisitions.

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL), announced today that it has entered into credit agreement providing for a five-year committed $350 million multi-currency revolving credit facility and a $100 million delayed draw term loan facility with a syndicate of banks. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and BofA Securities, Inc. acted as joint lead arrangers. The credit facilities mature on June 24, 2027. The credit agreement allows Stepan to make unsecured borrowings, as needed, for working capital, acquisitions, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. This credit agreement replaces Stepan's previous $350 million revolving credit agreement that was scheduled to expire in January 2023.

Scott R. Behrens, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are pleased to have the continued support of our banking partners and to announce the closing of these new credit facilities.  This five-year agreement positions us to execute on our strategic priorities, invest in our growth opportunities and continue our disciplined pursuit of acquisitions that can accelerate our growth."

Corporate Profile

Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries. Stepan is a leading merchant producer of surfactants, which are the key ingredients in consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection products and in agricultural and oilfield solutions. The Company is also a leading supplier of polyurethane polyols used in the expanding thermal insulation market, and CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) industries.

Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Stepan utilizes a network of modern production facilities located in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol SCL. For more information about Stepan Company please visit the Company online at www.stepan.com.

More information about Stepan's sustainability program can be found on the Sustainability page at www.stepan.com.

Contact: Luis E. Rojo 847-446-7500

Certain information in this news release consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include statements about Stepan Company's plans, objectives, strategies, financial performance and outlook, trends, the amount and timing of future cash distributions, prospects or future events and involve known and unknown risks that are difficult to predict. As a result, Stepan Company's actual financial results, performance, achievements or prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "guidance," "predict," "potential," "continue," "likely," "will," "would," "should," "illustrative" and variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Stepan Company and its management based on their knowledge and understanding of the business and industry, are inherently uncertain. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and stockholders should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

There are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors, many of which are beyond Stepan Company's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include, among other factors, the risks, uncertainties and factors described in Stepan Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports and exhibits to those reports, and include (but are not limited to) risks and uncertainties related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; accidents, unplanned production shutdowns or disruptions in manufacturing facilities; reduced demand due to customer product reformulations or new technologies; our inability to successfully develop or introduce new products; compliance with laws; our ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates and successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; global competition; volatility of raw material and energy costs and supply; disruptions in transportation or significant changes in transportation costs; downturns in certain industries and general economic downturns; international business risks, including currency exchange rate fluctuations, legal restrictions and taxes; unfavorable resolution of litigation against us; maintaining and protecting intellectual property rights; our ability to access capital markets; global political, military, security or other instability; costs related to expansion or other capital projects; interruption or breaches of information technology systems; our ability to retain executive management and key personnel; and our debt covenants.

These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and Stepan Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Stepan Company's new credit agreement on June 27, 2022?

Stepan Company secured a five-year credit agreement of $450 million to support various financial needs, replacing an expiring facility.

What are the details of the credit facilities announced by Stepan Company?

The agreement includes a $350 million revolving credit facility and a $100 million delayed draw term loan, maturing on June 24, 2027.

Who arranged the credit facilities for Stepan Company?

The credit facilities were arranged by JPMorgan Chase Bank and BofA Securities.

How does the new credit agreement affect Stepan Company's liquidity?

The new credit agreement enhances Stepan Company's liquidity by providing funds for working capital and potential acquisitions.

What is the stock symbol for Stepan Company?

The stock symbol for Stepan Company is SCL.