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):  10/19/2011
 
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)
 
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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On October 19, 2011, Stepan Company ("Stepan") issued a press release providing its financial results for the third quarter and year-to-date results for the period ended September 30, 2011.
 
 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits
    Exhibit Number: 99.1
    Description: Press Release of Stepan Company dated October 19, 2011
 

 

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
 
 
Date: October 20, 2011
     
By:
 
/s/    Kathleen Sherlock
               
Kathleen Sherlock
               
Assistant Secretary
 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.1
  
Press Release of Stepan Company dated October 19, 2011