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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): 10/21/2013
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
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(IRS Employer
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incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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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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Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
On October 21, 2013, Stepan Company ("Stepan") filed a Certificate of Elimination of 5-1/2% Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Certificate of Elimination") with the Delaware Secretary of State. As a result of the filing of the Certificate of Elimination, all references to Stepan's 5-1/2% Convertible Preferred Stock, without par value (the "5-1/2% Convertible Preferred Stock") were eliminated from Stepan's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The 5-1/2% Convertible Preferred Stock was redeemed by Stepan in August 2013. A copy of the Certificate of Elimination is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number: 3.1
Description: Certificate of Elimination of 5-1/2% Convertible Preferred Stock
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: October 22, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Kathleen Sherlock
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Kathleen Sherlock
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Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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EX-3.1
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Certificate of Elimination of 5-1/2% Convertible Preferred Stock
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