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) April 29, 2005
STEPAN COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 1-4462 | 36-1823834 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
| Edens and Winnetka Road, Northfield, Illinois |
60093 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 446-7500
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not Applicable
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Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
On April 29, 2005, Stepan Company (“Stepan”) notified Mr. Richard S. Brennan of Stepan’s intention to terminate the agreement with Mr. Brennan dated August 5, 2004, regarding Mr. Brennan’s appointment as an Executive Officer of Stepan serving as the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (the “Agreement”). The Agreement had an initial term of six (6) months and continued monthly thereafter until terminated by either party with thirty (30) days notice to the other party. The termination of the Agreement will be effective May 31, 2005. Effective May 2, 2005, Mr. Brennan will no longer be an Executive Officer of Stepan serving as Stepan’s Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, but will continue to serve as a consultant for Stepan through May 31, 2005.
SIGNATURE
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 | ||
| By: | /s/ Kathleen M. Owens | |
| Kathleen M. Owens Assistant Secretary | ||
Date: May 4, 2005