Delaware | 36-1823834 | |
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Article VII of the Bylaws was amended to allow Stepan to issues shares of its capital stock as uncertificated shares, thus allowing Stepan to become eligible for and participate in the Direct Registration System ("DRS") effective January 1, 2008. DRS is a service within the securities industry that allows companies to issue shares in an electronic format without the use or need for paper stock certificates. No other changes were made to the Bylaws. A copy of the Bylaws is attached as Exhibit 3(ii) hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Description - Amended and Restated Bylaws of Stepan Company effective October 16, 2007
STEPAN COMPANY | ||||||||
Date: October 19, 2007 | By: | /s/ Kathleen M. Owens | ||||||
Kathleen M. Owens | ||||||||
Assistant Secretary | ||||||||
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EX-3.(ii). | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Stepan Company effective October 16, 2007 |