[Form 3] Stepan Co. Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stepan Co. (SCL) — Form 3 initial insider filing: On 06/20/2025, attorney-in-fact James A. Hart submitted an Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership on behalf of director Corning F. Painter, covering the event date 06/09/2025.

The filing establishes Painter’s baseline insider status and confirms that he currently owns no direct or indirect shares or derivative securities of Stepan Co. Going forward, any purchase or disposition by the director must be reported on Form 4 within two business days. The disclosure is routine and contains no financial metrics or transactional details that would alter Stepan’s investment outlook.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

TL;DR: Routine Form 3 shows new director holds zero SCL shares; neutral governance disclosure with no immediate financial impact.

This Form 3 merely records Corning F. Painter’s entry onto Stepan Co.’s insider roster as a director on 06/09/2025. The absence of any non-derivative or derivative holdings means investors now have a clear baseline; future trades will trigger Form 4 filings. Because no securities are reported, there is no dilution, insider alignment shift, or signal of confidence/concern. As such, the filing is standard compliance with Section 16(a) and carries neutral materiality for valuation or market sentiment.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Painter Corning F.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1101 SKOKIE BLVD, SUITE 500

(Street)

NORTHBROOK IL 60062

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
06/09/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STEPAN CO [ SCL ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

No securities are beneficially owned.

	/s/ James A. Hart, attorney-in-fact for Corning F. Painter	06/20/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does Stepan Co. (SCL) disclose in the 06/20/2025 Form 3?

The filing states that director Corning F. Painter owns no shares or derivative securities of SCL.

Who is the reporting insider in Stepan Co.'s latest Form 3?

The insider is Corning F. Painter, who serves as a director of Stepan Co.

What is the event date covered by this Form 3 for SCL?

The event triggering the filing occurred on 06/09/2025.

Does the Form 3 indicate any derivative securities held by Corning F. Painter?

No. The filing specifies zero derivative securities beneficially owned.

Why is a Form 3 important to investors tracking SCL insiders?

Form 3 sets the baseline ownership for a new insider; future trades must be disclosed on Form 4, aiding insider-activity monitoring.