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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): 07/20/2016
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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Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 20, 2016, Stepan Company (“Stepan”) issued a press release providing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01.Other Events
On July 20, 2016, Stepan issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.19 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2016 to common stockholders of record on August 31, 2016. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
In addition, on July 20, 2016, Stepan issued a press release announcing it has reached an agreement with Tebras Tensoativos do Brazil Ltda. (Tebras) to acquire their commercial business and with PBC Industria Quimica Ltda. (PBC) to acquire their sulfonation production facility. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.3 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits |
Exhibit Number: 99.1
Description: Press Release of Stepan Company dated July 20, 2016
Exhibit Number: 99.2
Description: Press Release of Stepan Company dated July 20, 2016
Exhibit Number: 99.3
Description: Press Release of Stepan Company dated July 20, 2016
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: July 20, 2016 |
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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 |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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EX-99.1 EX-99.2 EX-99.3
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Press Release of Stepan Company dated July 20, 2016 Press Release of Stepan Company dated July 20, 2016 Press Release of Stepan Company dated July 20, 2016 |