STEPAN CO — Regulatory Filings 2012

Oct 24, 2012

8-K 1 rrd358559.htm Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K

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): 10/24/2012

STEPAN COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 1-4462

Delaware	36-1823834
(State or other jurisdiction of	(IRS Employer
incorporation)	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:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 24, 2012, Stepan Company ("Stepan") issued a press release (the "Press Release") providing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. 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 24, 2012, Stepan announced in the Press Release that its Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split of Stepan's common stock, par value $1.00 per share. The stock split will be effected by the issuance of a dividend of one share of Stepan's common stock for every share of its common stock issued and outstanding as of the record date of November 30, 2012. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 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 24, 2012

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.

STEPAN COMPANY — /s/ Kathleen Sherlock
Kathleen Sherlock
Assistant Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
EX-99.1	Press Release of Stepan Company dated October 24, 2012