Delaware | 36-1823834 | |
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incorporation) | Identification No.) |
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The descriptions of the Plan in this report are a summary of the Plan and are qualified in their entirety by the terms of the Plan. A copy of the Plan is attached as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Article X of the Bylaws was amended to mandate indemnification and advancement of expenses to current and former directors and officers. Previously, the Bylaws mandated indemnification of current and former directors and officers and advancement of expenses only to current directors and officers, but allowed advancement of expenses to former directors and officers at the discretion of the Board. No other changes were made to the Bylaws. A copy of the Bylaws, as amended, is attached as Exhibit 3(ii) hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit Number - 10.1
Exhibit Number - 3(ii)
STEPAN COMPANY | ||||||||
Date: October 23, 2008 | By: | /s/ Kathleen O. Sherlock | ||||||
Kathleen O. Sherlock | ||||||||
Assistant Secretary | ||||||||
Exhibit No. | Description | |
EX-10.1 | Performance Award Deferred Compensation Plan (Effective January 1, 2008) | |
EX-3.(ii). | Amended and Restated By-Laws of Stepan Company (Amended as of October 21, 2008) |