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): 01/20/2015
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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01 Other Events
On January 20, 2015, Stepan Company ("Stepan") issued a press release announcing the sale of its specialty polyurethane systems business ("KITS") to J6 Polymers, LLC. The sale was for cash and included inventory as well as certain business information. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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Exhibits |
Exhibit Number: 99.1
Description: Press Release of Stepan Company dated January 20, 2015
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 |
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Date: January 21, 2015 |
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/s/ Kathleen Sherlock |
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Kathleen Sherlock |
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Assistant Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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EX-99.1 |
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Press Release of Stepan Company dated January 20, 2015 |