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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)
June 6, 1996
STEPAN COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-4462 36-1823834
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State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation Identification Number)
Edens and Winnetka Road, Northfield, Illinois 60093
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 446-7500
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. STEPAN COMPANY REPORTS SETTLEMENT OF LAWSUIT
NORTHFIELD, ILL., June 6, 1996 -- Stepan Company today reported that it reached
settlement of an action, entitled Millmaster Onyx Group Inc. v. Stepan Company,
which came before the Federal District Court of Delaware. Terms of the
settlement were not disclosed but they will not have a material impact on
Stepan Company.
NORTHFIELD, ILL., June 10, 1996 -- Stepan Company confirmed on June 8, 1996,
that it reached settlement of any and all actions concerning Millmaster Onyx
Group Inc. and Stepan Company. Any press coverage regarding any lawsuits
involving Stepan and Millmaster Onyx beyond the settlement date of June 6,
1996, were mistaken and in error.
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.
Date: June 12, 1996 Stepan Company
By: /s/ Walter J. Klein
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Name: Walter J. Klein
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Title: Vice President - Finance
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