Stepan to close Fieldsboro plant, take $70-80 million in 2026 restructuring charges
Stepan Company approved Project Catalyst, a plan targeting about $100 million in pre-tax savings over two years. The plan closes its Fieldsboro, New Jersey site and decommissions select assets at Elwood, Illinois and Stalybridge, United Kingdom, with completion expected by mid-2026. The company expects $70 to $80 million in restructuring charges in 2026, which will weigh on near-term results against the projected savings.
Key points
- Target of approximately $100 million in pre-tax savings over the next two years
- Restructuring charges of $70 to $80 million expected in 2026, with about $52 to $62 million in the three months ending March 31, 2026
- Projected cash impacts of $29 to $44 million and non-cash impacts of $58 to $62 million over the project
- Fieldsboro site closure and asset decommissioning expected to be completed by mid-2026
The filing
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