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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 3, 2026.

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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 3, 2026

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Registrant,” “IFF,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) is a leading creator and manufacturer of products for application in food, beverage, health & biosciences, scent (and pharmaceuticals, until the sale of our Pharma Solutions disposal group in May 2025), as well as complementary adjacent products, all of which are used in a wide variety of consumer and end-use products. Our products are sold principally to manufacturers of dairy, meat, beverages, snacks, savory, sweet, baked goods, grain processors and other foods, personal care products, soaps and detergents, cleaning products, perfumes, dietary supplements, infant, elderly and animal nutrition, functional food, biofuel, pharmaceutical and oral care products. As a result, we hold global leadership positions in the Food & Beverage, Home & Personal Care and Health & Wellness markets, and across key Tastes, Scents, Nutrition, Enzymes, Cultures, and Probiotics categories, among others.

On May 29, 2026, the Company announced it had entered into an agreement to sell its Food Ingredients business, with minor perimeter adjustments, (the “Food Ingredients disposal group”) to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners, a leading global private markets manager. As part of the transaction, the Company will retain a 10% minority equity interest in the business. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals. The Company determined that the sale of the Food Ingredients disposal group, combined with the sale of the related Soy Crush, Concentrates, and Lecithin businesses (the “SCL disposal group”), represented a strategic shift and met the held for sale and discontinued operations accounting criteria during the second quarter of 2026. Accordingly, the Company is separately reporting the results of both disposal groups as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See Note 3 for further information.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes included in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2025 Form 10-K”), filed on February 27, 2026 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

The interim Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q, and are unaudited. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted, if not materially different from the 2025 Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the interim Consolidated Financial Statements, have been made.

Financial information included in this Form 10-Q has been presented to separately show the effects of discontinued operations, unless otherwise specified. The cash flows from discontinued operations are included in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. See Note 3 for significant cash flow items related to discontinued operations.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenue and expenses during the periods reported. The Company uses estimates to assess expected credit losses on its financial assets, sales discounts, rebates and allowances, the recoverability of inventory, the realization of deferred tax assets, annual effective tax rate, the recoverability of long-lived assets, useful lives and impairment of tangible and intangible assets including goodwill, restructuring reserves, pension and postretirement benefit costs, fair value of equity compensation, and the amount of exposure from potential loss contingencies, among others. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of changes are reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements in the period they are determined to be necessary. Inputs into the Company’s judgments and estimates take into account the ongoing global current events and macroeconomic environment on the Company’s critical and significant accounting estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements

In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025, management identified an error related to tax expense on business disposals that affected the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 reported within our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended September 30, 2025. Management revised the prior interim periods to correct this error. The error had no impact to our Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025. There was no impact to our Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 other than the impact to Accumulated deficit as a result of the changes in Net Loss as presented below.

Management assessed the materiality of the error on the prior period interim and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 99, “Materiality,” codified in ASC 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (“ASC 250”). Based on this assessment, in consideration of both quantitative and qualitative factors, management determined that the impact of the error was not material to any previously issued interim or annual financial statements. The following tables further present a reconciliation to the revised and recast interim consolidated financial statements reflecting discontinued operations. There was no impact to income from continuing operations before taxes.

Impacts to Interim Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)As Previously ReportedAdjustmentsAs RevisedDiscontinued Operations Reclassification ImpactsAs Revised and Recast
Benefit for income taxes$(44)$(13)$(57)$(4)$(61)
Net (loss) income from continuing operations(390)13(377)1,094717
Loss from discontinued operations before tax———(1,090)(1,090)
Provision for income taxes from discontinued operations———44
Net loss from discontinued operations———(1,094)(1,094)
Net loss(390)13(377)—(377)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests from continuing operations2—2(1)1
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests from discontinued operations———11
Net loss attributable to IFF shareholders$(392)$13$(379)$—$(379)
(Loss) Income per share - basic
Continuing operations$(1.53)$0.05$(1.48)$4.29$2.81
Discontinued operations———(4.29)(4.29)
Net (loss) income per share – basic$(1.53)$0.05$(1.48)$—$(1.48)
(Loss) Income per share - diluted
Continuing operations$(1.53)$0.05$(1.48)$4.28$2.80
Discontinued operations———(4.28)(4.28)
Net (loss) income per share – diluted$(1.53)$0.05$(1.48)$—$(1.48)
Comprehensive income$674$13$687$—$687
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests2—2(1)1
Comprehensive income attributable to IFF shareholders$672$13$685$1$686

Impacts to Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)As Previously ReportedAdjustmentsAs Revised
Net loss$(390)$13$(377)
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred income taxes(213)(13)(226)
Net cash provided by operating activities$532$—$532

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the Company’s balance sheet as of September 30, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were as follows:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)September 30, 2026December 31, 2025September 30, 2025December 31, 2024
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$272$347$399$312
Cash and cash equivalents included in Assets held for sale5——2
Cash and cash equivalents included in Current assets of discontinued operations242243222157
Cash and cash equivalents$519$590$621$471

The Company had no restricted cash as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

Accounts Receivable

The Company has various factoring agreements globally under which it can factor up to approximately$575 million of its trade receivables (“Company’s own factoring agreements”). In addition, the Company utilizes factoring agreements sponsored by certain customers. Under all of the arrangements, the Company sells the trade receivables on a non-recourse basis to unrelated financial institutions and accounts for the transactions as sales of receivables. The applicable receivables are removed from the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets when the cash proceeds are received by the Company.

On a total Company basis (including both continuing operations and discontinued operations), the Company sold a total of approximately$1,467 million and $1,380 million of receivables under the Company’s own factoring agreements and customer sponsored factoring agreements for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The cost of participating in these programs was approximately$5 millionfor the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, and was approximately$16 million and $17 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. These costs are included as a component of interest expense. Although the Company’s own factoring agreements are non-recourse to the Company, the Company has continued responsibility to collect receivables on behalf of sponsoring banks. Under these agreements, the Company sold approximately$1,162 million and $824 million of receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The outstanding principal amounts of receivables under the Company’s own factoring agreements amounted to approximately$281 million and $361 million as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The proceeds from the sales of receivables are included in Net cash provided by operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Expected Credit Losses

As of September 30, 2026, the Company reported$1.416 billion of trade receivables, net of allowances of$16 million. Based on the aging analysis as of September 30, 2026, less than 1% of the Company’s accounts receivable were past due by over 365 days based on the payment terms of the invoice.

The following is a roll-forward of the Company’s allowance for bad debts for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025.

Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)20262025
Balance at January 1$19$18
Bad debt expense13
Write-offs(2)(3)
Foreign exchange (losses) gains(2)2
Balance at September 30$16$20

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (on a weighted-average basis) or net realizable value. The Company’s inventories consisted of the following:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Raw materials$572$601
Work in process323336
Finished goods557570
Total$1,452$1,507

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2026, the FASB issued ASU 2026-02 “Environmental Credits and Environmental Credit Obligations” to establish a comprehensive model for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of environmental credits, including renewable energy certificates and carbon offsets. The update is intended to reduce diversity in practice and improve consistency in the accounting for these instruments. The guidance provides a model for recognizing and measuring related compliance obligations and requires expanded disclosures regarding the nature and use of such credits. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-12 “Codification Improvements” to address suggestions received from stakeholders on the Accounting Standards Codification and to make other incremental improvements to U.S. GAAP. The update represents changes to the Codification that (1) clarify, (2) correct errors, or (3) make minor improvements. The amendments make the Codification easier to understand and apply. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect this guidance to have a significant impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11 to amend the guidance in “Interim Reporting” (Topic 270). The update provides clarifications intended to improve the consistency and usability of interim disclosure requirements, including a comprehensive listing of required interim disclosures and a new disclosure principle for reporting material events occurring after the most recent annual period. The amendments do not change the underlying objectives of interim reporting but are designed to enhance clarity in application. The guidance is effective for interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company does not expect any significant impact on its financial condition or results of operations upon adoption.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-10, “Government Grants (Topic 832)”. The update provides recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure requirements for government grants, including guidance for grants related to an asset and grants related to income. The amendments introduce two permitted approaches for asset-related grants: a deferred income approach or a cost accumulation approach. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2028, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-09 to amend the guidance in “Derivatives and Hedging” (Topic 815). The update provides targeted improvements intended to enhance the application of hedge accounting, including expanded eligibility of forecasted transactions, additional flexibility in measuring hedge effectiveness, and clarifications related to hedging non-financial items. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted improvements to the Accounting for Internal-use Software”. The ASU was issued to modernize the accounting for internal-use software by eliminating the accounting consideration of software project development stages and clarifying the threshold applied to begin capitalizing costs. This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted. Public business entities are permitted to adopt the ASU prospectively or retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets”, which provides a practical expedient to measure credit losses on accounts receivable and contract assets. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. The Company adopted the ASU prospectively and determined that there is no material impact of this guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses”, and in January 2025, issued ASU 2025-01, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective Date (“ASU 2025-01”). The ASU was issued to improve the disclosures about a public business entity’s expenses, primarily through disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified categories in disclosures within the footnotes to the financial statements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. Public business entities are permitted to adopt the ASU prospectively or retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

NOTE 2. NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE

A reconciliation of the shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net (loss) income per share is as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)2026202520262025
Net Income
Net (loss) income from continuing operations$(127)$99$61$717
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations72(58)105(1,094)
Net (loss) income(55)41166(377)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests from continuing operations——11
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests from discontinued operations—111
Net (loss) income attributable to IFF shareholders$(55)$40$164$(379)
Shares
Average number of shares outstanding - basic253256254255
Adjustment for assumed dilution:
Stock options and restricted stock awards—111
Weighted average shares assuming dilution (diluted)253257255256
Net (Loss) Income per Share
Continuing operations$(0.50)$0.39$0.24$2.81
Discontinued operations0.28(0.23)0.41(4.29)
Net (loss) income per share - basic$(0.22)$0.16$0.65$(1.48)
Continuing operations$(0.50)$0.39$0.23$2.80
Discontinued operations0.28(0.23)0.41(4.28)
Net (loss) income per share - diluted$(0.22)$0.16$0.64$(1.48)

The Company declared a quarterly dividend to its shareholders of $0.40 per share for each of the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025. For each of the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the Company declared quarterly dividends to its shareholders totaling $1.20.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, there were approximately 0.2 million and 0.3 million share equivalents, respectively, that had an anti-dilutive effect and therefore were excluded from the computation of diluted net (loss) income per share.

Enhanced Share Repurchase Authorization

On August 4, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized an enhanced share repurchase authorization with a total value of $2.5 billion; this amount included approximately $400 million remaining on its prior authorization. Under the program, the Board of Directors authorized an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) of $500 million.

On August 21, 2026, the Company entered into an ASR agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association to repurchase the Company’s shares under a forward share repurchase transaction. During the three months ended September 30, 2026, the Company received approximately 4.8 million shares related to the ASR Agreement and recorded $500 million to treasury stock for the cost of shares received as well as associated fees and excise tax. On November 3, 2026, upon final settlement of the ASR agreement, the Company received approximately 1 million additional shares.

The remaining unused amount of the share repurchase authorization is expected to be executed following the closing of the Food Ingredients disposal group divestiture, with an expected completion of the program by the end of 2027. The Board will review the share repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustments of its term and size. The Company plans to fund repurchases from cash provided by operating activities, short-term debt and net cash proceeds provided by the divestiture of the Food Ingredients disposal group.

NOTE 3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Food Ingredients Disposal Group

On May 29, 2026, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Food Ingredients disposal group, which was included in the Food Ingredients segment, to CVC Capital Partners (the “Buyer”). As part of the transaction, the Company will retain an approximate 10% equity interest in the business.

The Company determined that the estimated proceeds of the sale are approximately $4.180 billion and the remaining costs to sell are $78 million. As this exceeds the carrying value of the net assets of the Food Ingredients disposal group, including amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, there was not a loss on classification of the disposal group as held for sale as of September 30, 2026.

The Company has agreed with the Buyer to transfer cash on hand related to certain conveying entities, which differs from the original contractual terms of the transaction agreement. Therefore, the Company has recast the presentation of the assets of discontinued operations to include cash and cash equivalents held at such entities as cash from discontinued operations for all periods presented. As such, the Company has included $242 million and $243 million of cash and cash equivalents in total assets of discontinued operations as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The recast presentation increases both the carrying value of assets and expected proceeds by the same amount.

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals. The sale consideration is subject to certain post-closing adjustments, which are primarily related to working capital balances and other adjustments per the transaction agreement.

The Company determined that the sale of the Food Ingredients disposal group, combined with the SCL disposal group comprised a single disposal plan to sell the majority of the Food Ingredients segment. The Company concluded that the disposal plan represented a strategic shift that would have a major effect on its operations and financial results, and accordingly, met the discontinued operations accounting criteria during the second quarter of 2026. The SCL disposal group met the criteria for held for sale classification in the third quarter of 2025 and was divested on March 2, 2026. The Food Ingredients disposal group met the criteria for held for sale classification in the second quarter of 2026. Accordingly, the Company is separately reporting the combined results of the SCL and Food Ingredients disposal groups as discontinued operations in its Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Consolidated Balance Sheets for all periods presented. Cash flows from discontinued operations have not been shown separately in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for all periods presented.

Soy Crush, Concentrates & Lecithin Disposal Group

On August 5, 2025, the Company announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to divest its Soy Crush, Concentrates, and Lecithin business, which was included in the Food Ingredients segment, and is now included within discontinued operations. The Company completed the divestiture on March 2, 2026, and results of the SCL disposal group are now presented within discontinued operations for all periods presented. The Company received cash proceeds of approximately $105 million and recognized a pre-tax loss of approximately $7 million in connection with this sale, presented within Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. This is in addition to the life-to-date loss on assets classified as held for sale of $115 million as of December 31, 2025.

The sale consideration is subject to certain post-closing adjustments in accordance with the transaction agreement.

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
Cash proceeds from the buyer$105
Direct costs to sell(2)
Fair value of sale consideration$103

Selected Financial Information Related to Discontinued Operations

The following table presents the components of discontinued operations, net of income taxes, in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss):

Three Months Ended · Nine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
(DOLLARS AND SHARES IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)2026202520262025
Net sales$787$825$2,449$2,463
Cost of sales5706411,8351,890
Gross profit217184614573
Research and development expenses11123533
Selling and administrative expenses10773322218
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles—62104188
Impairment of goodwill———1,119
Restructuring and other charges2245
Operating profit (loss)9735149(990)
Losses on business disposals——7—
Losses on assets classified as held for sale—108—108
Other (income) expense, net(2)1(1)(8)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax99(74)143(1,090)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes from discontinued operations27(16)384
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax$72$(58)$105$(1,094)

The following table presents selected financial information included in cash flows from discontinued operations:

Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)20262025
Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization$152$286
Losses on business disposal7—
Impairment of goodwill—1,119
Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations:
Additions to property, plant and equipment107117
Supplemental Disclosures for discontinued operations:
Accrued capital expenditures$13$16

The following table presents the assets and liabilities included in discontinued operations as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)September 30, 2026(1)December 31, 2025
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$242$243
Trade receivables, net544462
Inventories731775
Prepaid expenses and other current assets144144
Property, plant and equipment, net1,3841,441
Goodwill4343
Other intangible assets, net1,9602,168
Operating lease right-of-use assets6971
Other assets6473
Valuation allowance—(115)
Total assets of discontinued operations5,1815,305
Liabilities
Accounts payable360388
Accrued payroll and bonus7868
Other current liabilities8788
Long-term debt22
Retirement liabilities1312
Operating lease liabilities5354
Deferred income taxes538539
Other liabilities916
Total liabilities of discontinued operations$1,140$1,167

(1)All assets and liabilities of discontinued operations were classified as current on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2026 as it was probable that the sale of the Food Ingredients disposal group would be completed within one year from the balance sheet date.

NOTE 4. BUSINESS DIVESTITURES AND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE

Business Divestitures

Sale of CitraSource Business

On June 23, 2026, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to divest the CitraSource business, which is included in the Scent segment. The Company completed the divestiture on July 1, 2026, and received cash proceeds of approximately $43 million which is equal to the fair value of sale consideration.

The carrying amount of net assets associated with the CitraSource business was approximately $43 million. The major classes of assets and liabilities sold consisted of the following:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)July 1, 2026
Assets
Trade receivables, net$3
Inventories27
Property, plant and equipment, net5
Goodwill8
Other intangible assets, net31
Less: Loss recognized on assets held-for-sale(27)
Total assets held-for-sale47
Liabilities
Accounts payable3
Other liabilities1
Total liabilities held-for-sale$4

The Company recorded a loss on assets classified as held for sale of $27 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026 to adjust the net book value of this business to its fair value less costs to sell. The Company recorded the loss on classification as held for sale as a valuation allowance on the group of assets held for sale, without allocation to the individual assets or major classes of assets within the group.

Divestiture of the Pharma Solutions Disposal Group

During March 2024, the Company announced it had entered into an agreement to sell its Pharma Solutions business that is primarily made up of most businesses within the Company’s existing Pharma Solutions reportable operating segment (the “Pharma Solutions disposal group”). The Company completed the divestiture on May 1, 2025, and received gross cash proceeds of $2.581 billion at the time. During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company received an additional $97 million of proceeds related to an earnout for 2024 performance and has paid $11 million primarily related to indemnifications payable. The Company and the buyer are still in the process of determining the final earnout amount related to the 2025 performance and other post-closing adjustments, which are primarily related to cash, working capital balances, and other adjustments per the transaction agreement. The fair value estimation of the final earnout amount uses Level 3 unobservable inputs as categorized within the ASC Topic 820 fair value hierarchy, as discussed in Note 3 of the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K. Based on the final calculation of 2025 results and post-closing adjustments, there could be a significant increase or decrease in the total sale consideration.

The following table summarizes the fair value of sale consideration in connection with the business divestiture, net of costs to sell:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
Cash proceeds from the buyer at time of sale$2,581
2024 earnout97
Receivable for 2025 earnout and other post-closing adjustments46
Indemnifications and other payable(16)
Direct costs to sell(30)
Fair value of sale consideration$2,678

The net proceeds received from the business divestiture presented under Cash flows from investing activities represent the cash portion of the sale consideration, reduced by the cash transferred to the buyer as part of the transaction. Amounts paid for direct costs to sell are presented as Cash flows from operating activities.

The following table summarizes the components of net proceeds received from the business divestiture presented under Cash flows from investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025.

Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)20262025
Cash proceeds from the buyer$97$2,581
Cash transferred to the buyer at close—(29)
Payments to the buyer(11)—
Net Cash flows from investing activities$86$2,552

The carrying value of net assets associated with the Pharma Solutions disposal group, adjusted for currency translation adjustment, NCI, and pension adjustments, amounted to approximately $2.799 billion. The major classes of assets and liabilities sold consisted of the following:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)May 1, 2025
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$29
Trade receivables, net218
Inventories289
Property, plant and equipment, net439
Goodwill(1)1,190
Other intangible assets, net1,093
Operating lease right-of-use assets68
Deferred tax assets17
Other assets116
Less: Loss recognized on assets held-for-sale(2)(307)
Total assets3,152
Liabilities
Accounts payable$(131)
Deferred tax liability(75)
Other liabilities(166)
Total liabilities(372)
Equity
Accumulated other comprehensive income - currency translation adjustment$49
Accumulated other comprehensive income - pension adjustment(26)
Non-controlling Interests (NCI)(4)
Total equity19
Carrying value of net assets (adjusted for currency translation, pension, and NCI adjustments)$2,799

(1) The goodwill presented here is net of the $64 million goodwill impairment charge.

(2) A loss was recorded on assets held-for-sale in the amount of $307 million through March 31, 2025.

As a result of the business divestiture, the Company recognized a pre-tax loss of approximately $121 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments, presented in (Gains) losses on business disposals on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. This is in addition to the life-to-date loss on assets classified as held for sale of $307 million recognized through March 31, 2025.

Divestiture of the Nitrocellulose Business

During October 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its Nitrocellulose business (including the related industrial park in Germany), which was included within the Company’s existing Pharma Solutions reportable operating segment. The Company completed the divestiture on May 9, 2025, and received cash proceeds of approximately $161 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company received a net payment of $1 million related to post-closing adjustments.

The following table summarizes the fair value of sale consideration received in connection with the business divestiture:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
Cash proceeds from the buyer$161
Direct costs to sell(3)
Post-closing adjustments1
Fair value of sale consideration$159

The net proceeds received from the business divestiture presented under Cash flows from investing activities represent the cash portion of the sale consideration, which was determined as the fair value of sale consideration adjusted by the cash transferred to the buyer as part of the transaction. Amounts paid for direct costs to sell are presented as Cash flows from operating activities.

The following table summarizes the components of net proceeds received from the business divestiture presented under Cash flows from investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
Cash proceeds from the buyer$161
Cash transferred to the buyer at close(9)
Net Cash flows from investing activities$152

The carrying amount of net assets associated with the Nitrocellulose business, adjusted for currency translation adjustment and pension adjustments, was approximately $148 million. The major classes of assets and liabilities sold consisted of the following:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)May 9, 2025
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$9
Trade receivables, net33
Inventories15
Property, plant and equipment, net60
Goodwill77
Other intangible assets, net19
Other assets40
Total assets253
Liabilities
Accounts payable$(30)
Other liabilities(50)
Total liabilities(80)
Equity
Accumulated other comprehensive income - currency translation adjustment(1)
Accumulated other comprehensive income - pension adjustment(24)
Total equity(25)
Carrying value of net assets (adjusted for currency translation and pension adjustments)$148

As a result of the business divestiture, the Company recognized a pre-tax gain of approximately $11 million. A gain of $1 million and $10 million are presented within (Gains) losses on business disposals on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Divestiture of a Tobacco Flavoring Business in North America

The Company completed the divestiture of the Tobacco Flavoring Business in North America on April 1, 2025, and received gross cash proceeds of approximately $20 million.

As a result of the divestiture, the Company recognized a pre-tax gain of $1 million presented in (Gains) losses on business disposals on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

Sale of Meat Cultures Business

In July 2026, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to divest its Meat Cultures business, which is included in the Health & Biosciences segment. The Company completed the initial steps of the divestiture on October 5, 2026, and received cash proceeds of approximately $30 million.

The sale does not constitute a strategic shift of the Company’s operations and does not, and will not, have major effects on the Company’s operations and financial results. Therefore, the transaction does not meet the discontinued operations criteria.

The Company determined that the assets and liabilities of the Meat Cultures business met the criteria to be presented as “held for sale” during the third quarter of 2026. As a result, as of September 30, 2026, such assets and liabilities were classified as held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Sale of Portfolio of Botanical Extracts, Vitamins & Minerals and Food Enhancement Products

In July 2026, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to divest its portfolio of Botanical Extracts, Vitamins & Minerals and Food Enhancement Products (the “Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group”), which are primarily included in the Health & Biosciences and Taste segments. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The sale does not constitute a strategic shift of the Company’s operations and does not, and will not, have major effects on the Company’s operations and financial results. Therefore, the transaction does not meet the discontinued operations criteria. The Company determined that the assets and liabilities of the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group met the criteria to be presented as “held for sale” during the third quarter of 2026. As a result, as of September 30, 2026, such assets and liabilities were classified as held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The classification of the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group as held for sale was considered an event or change in circumstance requiring an assessment of the goodwill associated with the businesses included in the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group. Goodwill was allocated to the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group based on the relative fair value of the businesses included in the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group compared to the reporting units to which those businesses relate. Following the allocation of goodwill, the Company performed a goodwill impairment test and determined that the carrying value exceeded the fair value of the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group. As a result, the Company recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $23 million.

The Company determined that the fair value of $69 million less estimated costs to sell of $6 million of the disposal group was less than its book value. As such, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $236 million in the third quarter of 2026 to adjust the net book value of this business to its fair value less costs to sell. The Company recorded the loss on classification as held for sale as a valuation allowance on the group of assets held for sale, without allocation to the individual assets or major classes of assets within the group. Due to the nature of estimates, the carrying value is subject to change based on developments leading up to the closing date, and the actual amounts realized upon sale may be more than or less than the estimated carrying value of the disposal group. Any difference will be recognized as a gain or loss in future financial statements.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company recognized total income tax benefits of approximately $55 million related to loss on assets classified as held for sale for the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group.

Carrying Amount of Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

Included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2026 are the following carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities held for sale, related to the Meat Cultures business and the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group. There were no assets and liabilities held for sale as of December 31, 2025.

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)September 30, 2026
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$5
Trade receivables, net36
Inventories50
Property, plant and equipment, net40
Goodwill(1)14
Other intangible assets, net175
Operating lease right-of-use assets9
Other assets24
Less: Loss recognized on assets held-for-sale(236)
Total assets held-for-sale117
Liabilities
Accounts payable16
Other liabilities16
Total liabilities held-for-sale$32

(1)The goodwill presented here is net of the $23 million goodwill impairment charge related to the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group.

NOTE 5. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

Restructuring and other charges primarily consist of separation costs for employees including severance, outplacement and other employee benefit costs (“Severance”), charges related to the write-down of fixed assets of plants to be closed (“Fixed asset write-down”) and all other related restructuring (“Other”) costs. All restructuring and other charges are separately stated on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

IFF Productivity Program

In 2024, the Company commenced a productivity enhancement program aimed at improving productivity and optimizing its organizational footprint to align with business needs. This program will involve a series of actions, including ceasing operations in select manufacturing plants, consolidating leased and owned real estate space, and reducing employee headcount. The Company aims to substantially complete this productivity program by December 31, 2026.

The estimated total cost of the program initiatives ranges from $85 million to $95 million. The anticipated cash charges include employee-related costs such as severance, contract terminations costs, and dismantling costs. Additionally, non-cash charges related to assets, such as fixed asset write downs, are expected.

Since the inception of the program, the Company has recognized $81 million in severance costs and $2 million in fixed asset write-downs and site closure expenses. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company incurred approximately $5 million and $15 million, respectively, primarily related to severance costs in connection with the IFF Productivity Program, including $1 million of non-cash stock compensation acceleration expense. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company incurred approximately $14 million and $49 million, respectively, in severance costs in connection with the IFF Productivity Program.

Changes in Restructuring Liabilities

Changes in restructuring liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 were as follows:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)Balance at January 1, 2026Additional Charges (Reversals), NetNon-Cash ChargesCash PaymentsBalance atSeptember 30, 2026
IFF Productivity Program
Severance$34$14$(1)$(34)$13
Other—1—(1)—
Total Restructuring and other charges$34$15$(1)$(35)$13

Restructuring liabilities are presented in “Other current liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Charges by Segment

The following table summarizes the total amount of costs incurred in connection with the restructuring programs and activities by segment:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)2026202520262025
Taste$2$9$7$19
Health & Biosciences24715
Scent11115
Total Restructuring and other charges$5$14$15$49

NOTE 6. STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company has various plans under which its officers, senior management, other key employees and directors may be granted equity-based awards. Equity awards outstanding under the plans include Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”), Stock-Settled Appreciation Rights (“SSARs”) and Stock Options, and Performance Stock Units (“PSUs”). Liability-based awards outstanding under the plans are cash-settled RSUs.

Stock-based compensation expense and related tax benefits were as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)2026202520262025
Equity-based awards$17$19$63$65
Liability-based awards1—21
Total stock-based compensation expense18196566
Less: Tax benefit(4)(4)(13)(13)
Total stock-based compensation expense, after tax$14$15$52$53

As of September 30, 2026, there was approximately $70 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards granted under the equity incentive plans.

NOTE 7. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company’s reportable segments are: Taste, Health & Biosciences, and Scent. Beginning in the second quarter of 2026, the Company determined that the held for sale and discontinued operations criteria were met for the entirety of the Food Ingredients segment, after certain perimeter adjustments, and classified its results as discontinued operations for the periods presented. Accordingly, the Food Ingredients segment results have been excluded from the segment information herein. Prior to the sale of the Pharma Solutions disposal group in the second quarter of 2025, Pharma Solutions was also a reportable segment.

The Company’s CODM evaluates the performance of these reportable segments based on their Adjusted Operating EBITDA, which is defined as (Loss) Income from continuing operations before taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, restructuring and other charges and certain items that are not related to recurring operations. Certain corporate costs previously allocated to the Food Ingredients business for segment reporting purposes did not qualify for classification within discontinued operations and have been reallocated to the Company’s three remaining segments.

The Company’s CODM uses Adjusted Operating EBITDA to evaluate segment performance in deciding whether to reinvest resources into the segment or into other parts of the entity. Budget versus actual results of Adjusted Operating EBITDA are used in assessing performance of the segment and in establishing certain compensation payouts. The Company’s CODM also uses Adjusted Operating EBITDA in competitive analysis by benchmarking to the Company’s competitors. Adjusted Operating EBITDA excludes results reported as discontinued operations.

The Company’s CODM does not use assets by segment to evaluate segment performance or allocate resources and thus, total assets by segment are not disclosed.

Reportable segment information was as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2026
TasteHealth & BiosciencesScentTotal
Net sales$687$566$689$1,942
Cost of sales(419)(305)(392)
Research & development expenses(46)(56)(67)
Selling & administrative expenses(116)(105)(112)
Depreciation expense add-back (a)223621
Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations$128$136$139$403
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations:
Total Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations$403
Depreciation & Amortization(156)
Interest Expense(46)
Other Expense, net (b)(14)
Restructuring and Other Charges (c)(5)
Impairment of Goodwill (d)(23)
Gains (losses) on Business Disposals (e)2
Loss on Assets Classified as Held for Sale (f)(236)
Divestiture Costs (g)(10)
Strategic Initiative Costs (h)(9)
Regulatory Costs (i)(34)
Other (l)(6)
Loss from continuing operations before taxes$(134)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026
TasteHealth & BiosciencesScentTotal
Net sales$2,055$1,742$2,005$5,802
Cost of sales(1,227)(927)(1,141)
Research & development expenses(139)(167)(187)
Selling & administrative expenses(344)(324)(321)
Depreciation expense add-back (a)5910258
Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations$404$426$414$1,244
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations:
Total Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations$1,244
Depreciation & Amortization(462)
Interest Expense(136)
Other Expense, net (b)(47)
Restructuring and Other Charges (c)(15)
Impairment of Goodwill (d)(23)
Gains (losses) on Business Disposals (e)1
Loss on Assets Classified as Held for Sale (f)(263)
Divestiture Costs (g)(25)
Strategic Initiative Costs (h)(27)
Regulatory Costs (i)(115)
Entity Realignment Costs (k)(2)
Other (l)(4)
Income from continuing operations before taxes$126
Three Months Ended September 30, 2025
TasteHealth & BiosciencesScentTotal
Net sales$658$559$652$1,869
Cost of sales(399)(299)(372)
Research & development expenses(41)(57)(64)
Selling & administrative expenses(112)(101)(107)
Depreciation expense add-back (a)173218
Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations$123$134$127$384
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations:
Total Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations$384
Depreciation & Amortization(151)
Interest Expense(48)
Other Expense, net (b)(13)
Restructuring and Other Charges (c)(14)
Divestiture Costs (g)(11)
Strategic Initiative Costs (h)(10)
Regulatory Costs (i)(7)
Income from continuing operations before taxes$130
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
TasteHealth & BiosciencesScentPharma SolutionsTotal
Net sales$1,962$1,638$1,869$369$5,838
Cost of sales(1,190)(875)(1,051)(248)
Research & development expenses(131)(163)(184)(8)
Selling & administrative expenses(321)(294)(298)(42)
Depreciation expense add-back (a)4990505
Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations$369$396$386$76$1,227
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations:
Total Adjusted Operating EBITDA from Continuing Operations$1,227
Depreciation & Amortization(439)
Interest Expense(180)
Other Expense, net (b)(52)
Restructuring and Other Charges (c)(49)
Impairment of Goodwill (d)(34)
Gains (losses) on Business Disposals (e)(111)
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt (j)488
Divestiture Costs (g)(88)
Strategic Initiative Costs (h)(24)
Regulatory Costs (i)(71)
Entity Realignment Costs (k)(5)
Other (l)(6)
Income from continuing operations before taxes$656
a)There is depreciation recorded within cost of sales, research & development expenses, and selling & administrative expenses, which is then added back to calculate segment Adjusted Operating EBITDA from continuing operations. This reflects how the CODM reviews Segment results.
b)Please refer to Note 9 for additional information.
c)For 2026 and 2025, represents costs primarily related to severance as part of the IFF Productivity Program.
d)For 2026, represents the impairment of goodwill attributable to the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group. For 2025, represents the impairment of goodwill attributable to the portion of the Food Ingredients reporting unit that is not included within the Food Ingredients or SCL disposal groups.
e)For 2026, primarily represents gains recognized as part of final settlement adjustments related to the divestiture of the Nitrocellulose business. For 2025, primarily represents losses recognized as part of the sale of the Pharma Solutions disposal group, offset in part by gains recognized on the sale of the Nitrocellulose business. Please refer to Note 4 for additional information.
f)For 2026, represents the loss on assets classified as held for sale related to the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group and the CitraSource business.
g)For 2026 and 2025, primarily represents costs related to the Company’s completed and anticipated divestitures, excluding external costs related to the planned divestiture of the Food Ingredients disposal group and the completed divestiture of the SCL disposal group. These costs primarily consisted of external consulting fees, professional and legal fees and salaries of individuals who are fully dedicated to such efforts.
h)Represents costs related to the Company’s strategic assessment and business portfolio optimization efforts and reorganizing the Global Business Services (GBS) Centers. In 2026, the GBS reorganization has been expanded to include additional functions such as customer service, supply chain and logistics in addition to human resources, accounting and finance, as well as additional efforts to automate processes and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for these functions. These costs primarily consisted of external consulting fees and salaries of individuals who are fully dedicated to such efforts. Costs to develop software and AI are only included to the extent that they do not qualify for capitalization.
i)For 2026 and 2025, represents costs primarily related to provisions recognized for the ongoing investigations of the fragrance businesses and legal fees incurred.
j)For 2025, represents the gain recognized on the extinguishment of debt in connection with the completion of tender offers. Please refer to Note 14 for additional information.
k)For 2026 and 2025, primarily represents consulting costs related to the Company’s implementation of a phased restructuring initiative aimed at optimizing its legal entity framework.
l)For 2026 and 2025, primarily represents the net impact of costs related to severance for certain executives who have separated from the Company. For 2026, also represents losses recognized upon the sale of fixed assets.

Reportable segment capital expenditures consisted as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)20262025
Taste$34$21
Health and Biosciences5239
Scent2321
Consolidated$109$81
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)20262025
Taste$101$76
Health and Biosciences149100
Scent9274
Pharma Solutions—38
Consolidated$342$288

Net sales, which are attributed to individual regions based upon the destination of product delivery, were as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)2026202520262025
Europe, Africa and Middle East$690$688$2,105$2,089
Greater Asia4634411,4411,396
North America5144931,4891,606
Latin America275247767747
Consolidated$1,942$1,869$5,802$5,838
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)2026202520262025
Net sales related to the U.S.$500$470$1,417$1,511
Net sales attributed to all foreign countries1,4421,3994,3854,327

No country other than the U.S. had net sales greater than 10% of total consolidated net sales for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025.

NOTE 8. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Pension and other defined contribution retirement plan expenses included the following components:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)U.S. Plans
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2026 · 2025 · 2026 · 2025
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation(1)$1$1$2$2
Net amortization and deferrals—(1)1—
Net periodic benefit cost - total$1$—$3$2
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)Non-U.S. Plans
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2026 · 2025 · 2026 · 2025
Service cost for benefits earned(2)$5$6$15$15
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation(1)982625
Expected return on plan assets(1)(14)(12)(43)(35)
Net amortization and deferrals(1)2—52
Net periodic benefit cost - total$2$2$3$7

(1)Included as a component of Other expense, net.

(2)Included as a component of Operating profit.

On a total Company basis, the Company expects to contribute a total of $5 million to its U.S. pension plans and a total of $17 million to its non-U.S. pension plans during 2026. During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, $3 million of contributions were made with respect to the Company’s non-qualified U.S. pension plans and $11 million of contributions were made to the non-U.S. pension plans.

Expense recognized for post-retirement benefits other than pensions included the following components:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)2026202520262025
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation$1$1$2$2
Net amortization and deferrals———(1)
Postretirement benefit expense - total$1$1$2$1

The Company expects to make $4 million of payments related to its postretirement benefits other than pension plans during 2026. In the nine months ended September 30, 2026, $2 million of benefit payments were made.

NOTE 9. OTHER EXPENSE, NET

Other expense, net consisted of the following:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)2026202520262025
Foreign exchange losses$(17)$(20)$(54)$(70)
Interest income341015
Pension-related benefit2374
Other(2)—(10)(1)
Other expense, net$(14)$(13)$(47)$(52)

NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2026 was 5.2%, which was primarily driven by a discrete tax benefit resulting from the effective resolution of a Mexican tax matter, partially offset by the geographic mix of earnings, non-deductible regulatory costs, and tax costs associated with repatriation activities.

The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was 51.6%, which was primarily driven by non-deductible regulatory costs, changes in the mix of earnings, as well as tax costs associated with repatriation activities and business divestitures, offset by a discrete tax benefit resulting from the effective resolution of a Mexican tax matter.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was 23.8%, which was primarily due to the mix of pre-tax income and losses in different jurisdictions.

The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was (9.3)%, which was primarily driven by the tax benefit resulting from the entity realignment project, offset by changes in the mix of earnings post-divestitures. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, a one-time tax benefit of $361 million was achieved as part of the realignment project. The Company does not currently anticipate any similar income tax benefits in future periods.

NOTE 11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following amounts:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Asset Type
Land$57$62
Buildings and improvements1,3751,359
Machinery and equipment2,5652,506
Information technology667594
Construction in process227318
Total Property, plant and equipment4,8914,839
Accumulated depreciation(2,243)(2,154)
Total Property, plant and equipment, net$2,648$2,685

Depreciation expense was $78 million and $67 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $218 million and $193 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Interest incurred during the construction period of certain property, plant and equipment is capitalized until the underlying assets are placed in service, at which time straight-line amortization of the capitalized interest begins over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Capitalized interest was approximately $2 million and $3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, and approximately $9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025.

NOTE 12. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Goodwill

Movements in goodwill attributable to each reportable segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 were as follows:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)TasteScentHealth & BiosciencesTotal
Balance at January 1, 2026$2,296$1,508$4,422$8,226
Transferred to assets held for sale(1)(7)(8)(30)(45)
Foreign exchange(39)(16)(43)(98)
Balance at September 30, 2026$2,250$1,484$4,349$8,083

(1)Recognized $23 million of impairment related to the Botanicals & Food Enhancements disposal group classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2026. See Note 4 for additional information.

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets, net consisted of the following amounts:

September 30,December 31,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)20262025
Asset Type
Customer relationships$4,249$4,625
Technological know-how1,3061,354
Trade names & patents154170
Other2425
Total carrying value5,7336,174
Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships(1,520)(1,507)
Technological know-how(628)(592)
Trade names & patents(94)(90)
Other(21)(21)
Total accumulated amortization(2,263)(2,210)
Other intangible assets, net$3,470$3,964

Amortization

Amortization expense was $78 million and $84 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $244 million and $246 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Amortization expense for the next five years, based on valuations and determinations of useful lives, is expected to be as follows:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)Remainder of 20262027202820292030
Estimated future intangible amortization expense$78$310$305$280$277

NOTE 13. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, AND OTHER ASSETS

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following amounts:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Value-added tax receivable$119$108
Prepaid income taxes and receivables368192
Packaging materials and supplies4443
Prepaid expenses140161
Earnout and other post-closing adjustments receivable46139
Other12099
Total$837$742

Other assets consisted of the following amounts:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Deferred income taxes$285$261
Overfunded pension plans186177
Cash surrender value of life insurance contracts5757
Finance lease right-of-use assets2525
Equity method investments1010
Long-term income tax receivables(1)93215
Other(2)213209
Total$869$954

(1)Primarily relates to long-term tax receivables due to an operating loss carryback and long-term uncertain tax benefits.

(2)Primarily relates to land usage rights in China, long-term value-added tax receivables, and receivables from certain government authorities which the Company has corresponding payables to DuPont in relation to the 2021 merger of IFF and the nutrition and biosciences (“N&B”) business of Dupont.

Other current liabilities consisted of the following amounts:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Rebates and incentives payable$101$98
Value-added tax payable3729
Interest payable3227
Current pension and other postretirement benefit obligation1313
Accrued restructuring1334
Current operating lease obligation7878
Accrued income taxes110145
Accrued expenses payable328266
Other154145
Total$866$835

NOTE 14. DEBT

Debt consisted of the following:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)Effective Interest RateSeptember 30, 2026December 31, 2025
2026 Euro Notes(1)1.93%—940
2027 Notes(1)1.56%802804
2028 Notes(1)4.57%399399
2030 Notes(1)2.21%1,2381,238
2040 Notes(1)3.04%341341
2047 Notes(1)4.44%392392
2048 Notes(1)5.12%674674
2050 Notes(1)3.21%888888
Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility(1)5.52%999—
Revolving Credit Facility(2)——
Commercial paper(3)539314
Bank overdrafts and other12
Total debt6,2735,992
Less: Short-term borrowings(1,538)(1,254)
Total Long-term debt$4,735$4,738

(1)Amount is net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs.

(2)Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility are subject to interest at varying spreads above quoted market rates and a commitment fee is paid on the total unused borrowings.

(3)The effective interest rate of commercial paper issuances fluctuates as short-term interest rates and demand fluctuate, and deferred debt issuance costs are immaterial. Refer to “Commercial Paper” below.

Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility

On June 23, 2026, the Company entered into a Term Loan Credit Agreement providing for a $1.0 billion senior unsecured delayed draw term loan facility. On September 24, 2026, the Company drew the full $1.0 billion available under the facility. The loan matures on December 31, 2027, and amounts repaid may not be re-borrowed. Proceeds, together with cash on hand, were used to (i) pay the Company’s €800 million aggregate principal amount of 1.800% Senior Notes which were due on September 25, 2026, (ii) to pay related fees and expenses incurred in connection with the loan, and (iii) to fund general corporate purposes. Borrowings will bear interest at Term SOFR plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.875% to 1.500% per annum, or, at the Company’s option, a base rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.000% to 0.500% per annum, in each case based on the Company’s public debt ratings. The agreement also requires mandatory prepayment of 100% with the net cash proceeds from the sale of the Company’s Food Ingredients business. Given that the sale is expected to close within the next twelve months, the loan is classified as short-term debt in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The agreement contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, including a maximum net debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio of 3.75 to 1.00, and events of default that are substantially consistent with those contained in the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility.

Repayments of Debt

2026 Euro Notes

On September 25, 2026, the Company repaid the €800 million ($912 million) 2026 Euro Notes, which was primarily funded by the Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility as described above.

Tender Offers

On May 20, 2025, the Company commenced tender offers to purchase for cash certain of its outstanding series of Senior Notes for an aggregate purchase price, excluding accrued and unpaid interest, of $2.0 billion. The carrying value of this series of Senior Notes purchased as a result of these tender offers was $2.5 billion. The Company also incurred approximately $6 million of banking and legal costs. In connection with the completion of these tender offers, the Company recognized a gain on debt extinguishment of $488 million within the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the period ended September 30, 2025. The tender offers were primarily funded through the proceeds received from the divestiture of the Pharma Solutions disposal group.

Other

For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company made debt repayments totaling approximately $413 million on the remaining balance of the 2026 Term Loan Facility. This was done using a portion of the cash proceeds from the divestiture of the Pharma Solutions disposal group in accordance with the terms of the Term Loan Facility agreement.

Commercial Paper

As of September 30, 2026, the amount of commercial paper outstanding was $539 million with a weighted average interest rate of 4.26% and a weighted average maturity of 44 days. As of December 31, 2025, the amount of commercial paper outstanding was $314 million with a weighted average interest rate of 4.21% and a weighted average maturity of 35 days.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company had gross issuances of $4.333 billion and repayments of $4.109 billion under the commercial paper program. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company had gross issuances of $3.820 billion and repayments of $3.450 billion under the commercial paper program. The commercial paper issued during each of the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 had original maturities of less than three months.

The commercial paper program is backed by the borrowing capacity available under the Revolving Credit Facility. The effective interest rate of commercial paper issuances does not materially differ from short-term interest rates, which fluctuate due to market conditions and as a result may impact the Company’s interest expense.

Revolving Credit Facility

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the Company hadno drawdowns or repayments under the $2 billion Revolving Credit Facility.

Lines of Credit

The Company has various lines of credit which are available to support its ongoing business operations. As of September 30, 2026, the Company has a total capacity of approximately $1.762 billion of lines of credit with various financial institutions, of which $1.760 billion is available as of September 30, 2026.

NOTE 15. LEASES

The Company has leases for corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, research and development facilities and certain transportation and office equipment. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms of up to 50 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 15 years.

The components of lease expense were as follows:

Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months EndedNine Months Ended
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)September 30, 2026September 30, 2025September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
Operating leases
Operating lease cost$32$27$86$75
Variable lease cost793336
Total operating lease cost$39$36$119$111
Finance leases
Finance lease cost$4$3$11$8

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows for operating leases$87$83
Operating cash flows for finance leases11
Financing cash flows for finance leases107
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating leases3266
Finance leases1210

Operating lease right-of-use assets are presented in “Operating lease right-of-use assets” and finance lease right-of-use assets are presented in “Other assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Operating lease liabilities are presented in “Operating lease liabilities” and finance lease liabilities are presented in “Other liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Any other current liabilities related to operating and finance lease liabilities are presented in “Other current liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

NOTE 16. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair Value

Accounting guidance on fair value measurements specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 — Quoted prices foridentical instruments in active markets.

Level 2 — Quoted prices forsimilar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 — Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

This hierarchy requires the Company to use observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value. The Company also considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value. The Company determines the fair value of structured liabilities (where performance is linked to structured interest rates, inflation or currency risks) using the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“Term SOFR”) swap curve and forward interest and exchange rates at period end. Such instruments are classified as Level 2 based on the observability of significant inputs to the model. Instruments classified as Level 3 include the receivable for earnout as discussed in Note 13, as well as instruments held in pension asset trusts as discussed in Note 8 of the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K. These valuations take into consideration the Company’s credit risk and its counterparties’ credit risk.

The carrying values and the estimated fair values of financial instruments at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 consisted of the following:

September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
Cash and cash equivalents(1)$519$519$590$590
Credit facilities and bank overdrafts(2)1122
Derivatives
Derivative assets(3)19191818
Derivative liabilities(3)225225241241
Commercial paper(2)539539314314
Long-term debt:
2026 Euro Notes(4)——940935
2027 Notes(4)802774804768
2028 Notes(4)399394399403
2030 Notes(4)1,2381,0791,2381,113
2040 Notes(4)341231341255
2047 Notes(4)392296392322
2048 Notes(4)674554674607
2050 Notes(4)888537888585
Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility(5)999999——

(1)The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments. The amounts presented are inclusive of cash and cash equivalents from assets held for sale and discontinued operations.

(2)The carrying amount approximates fair value as the interest rate is reset frequently based on current market rates as well as the short maturity of those instruments.

(3)The carrying amount approximates fair value as the instruments are marked-to-market and held at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(4)The fair value of the Note is obtained from pricing services engaged by the Company, and the Company receives one price for each security. The fair value provided by the pricing services are estimated using pricing models, where the inputs to those models are based on observable market inputs or recent trades of similar securities. The inputs to the valuation techniques applied by the pricing services are typically benchmark yields, benchmark security prices, credit spreads, reported trades and broker-dealer quotes, all with reasonable levels of transparency.

(5)The carrying amount approximates fair value as the interest rate is reset frequently based on current market rates.

Derivatives

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

The Company periodically enters into foreign currency forward contracts with the objective of managing its exchange rate risk related to foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities of its operations. These contracts generally involve the exchange of one currency for a second currency at a future date, have maturities not exceeding twelve months and are with counterparties which are major international financial institutions.

Hedges Related to Issuances of Debt

As of September 30, 2026, the Company had no debt instruments designated as net investment hedges. During the second quarter of 2026, the Company de-designated its Euro Notes as a hedge of a portion of its net European investments. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the debt are recorded in earnings. Amounts previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) related to the hedge remain in AOCI until the related net investment is substantially liquidated. The Company entered into additional foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the remaining currency fluctuations on the Euro Notes until maturity in September 2026.

Cross Currency Swaps

The Company hastwenty-two EUR/USD cross currency swaps with a notional value of $2.4 billion that mature through February 2036. The swaps all qualified as net investment hedges in order to mitigate a portion of the Company’s net European investments from foreign currency risk. As of September 30, 2026, the swaps were in a net liability position with an aggregate fair value of $166 million, of which $18 million were in an asset position presented in “Other assets” and $184 million were in a liability position presented in “Other liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in fair value related to cross currency swaps are recorded in OCI.

The following table shows the notional amount of the Company’s derivative instruments outstanding as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Foreign currency contracts(1)$(2,191)$(1,840)
Cross currency swaps2,4001,900

(1)Foreign currency contracts are presented net of the outstanding buy/(sell) instruments.

The following tables show the Company’s derivative instruments measured at fair value (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy), as reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

September 30, 2026
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)Fair Value ofDerivativesDesignated asHedgingInstrumentsFair Value ofDerivatives NotDesignated asHedgingInstrumentsTotal Fair Value
Derivative assets(1)
Foreign currency forward contracts$—$1$1
Cross currency swaps18—18
Total derivative assets$18$1$19
Derivative liabilities(2)
Foreign currency forward contracts$—$41$41
Cross currency swaps184—184
Total derivative liabilities$184$41$225
December 31, 2025
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)Fair Value ofDerivativesDesignated asHedgingInstrumentsFair Value ofDerivatives NotDesignated asHedgingInstrumentsTotal Fair Value
Derivative assets(1)
Foreign currency forward contracts$—$17$17
Cross currency swaps1—1
Total derivative assets$1$17$18
Derivative liabilities(2)
Foreign currency forward contracts$—$3$3
Cross currency swaps238—238
Total derivative liabilities$238$3$241

(1)Derivative assets are recorded to Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(2)Derivative liabilities are recorded to Other current liabilities and Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table shows the effect of the Company’s derivative instruments which were not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:

Amount of Gain (Loss)Recognized in Income onDerivative Settlements · Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Changes in Fair Value · Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) · Three Months Ended September 30, · Three Months Ended September 30,
2026 · 2025 · 2026 · 2025
Foreign currency forward contracts(1)$(40)$16$6$(41)Other expense, net
Amount of Gain (Loss)Recognized in Income onDerivative Settlements · Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Changes in Fair Value · Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2026202520262025
Foreign currency forward contracts(1)$(58)$131$(55)$25Other expense, net

(1)The foreign currency contract net gains (losses) offset any recognized gains (losses) arising from the revaluation of the related intercompany loans during the same respective periods.

The following table shows the effect of the Company’s derivative and non-derivative instruments designated as cash flow and net investment hedging instruments, net of tax, on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:

Amount of Gain (Loss)Recognized in OCI onDerivative and Non-Derivative (EffectivePortion) · Location of Gain (Loss)Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) into Income (Effective Portion) · Amount of Gain (Loss)Reclassified fromAOCI intoIncome (EffectivePortion)
Three Months Ended September 30, · Three Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) · 2026 · 2025 · 2026 · 2025
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships:
Commodity contracts$3$—Income (loss) from Discontinued Operations$1$—
Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships:
Cross currency swaps2814N/A——
Non-Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships:
2026 Euro Notes—5N/A——
Tax expense(6)(5)——
Total$25$14$1$—
Amount of Gain (Loss)Recognized in OCI onDerivative and Non-Derivative (EffectivePortion) · Location of Gain (Loss)Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) · Amount of Gain (Loss)Reclassified fromAOCI intoIncome (EffectivePortion)
Nine Months Ended September 30, · Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)2026202520262025
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships:
Commodity contracts$6$(1)Income (loss) from Discontinued Operations$1$1
Interest rate swaps(1)——Interest expense—(1)
Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships:
Cross currency swaps71(150)N/A——
Non-Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships:
2026 Euro Notes8(110)N/A——
Tax (expense) benefit(18)61——
Total$67$(200)$1$—

(1) Interest rate swaps were entered into as pre-issuance hedges for the Company’s bond offerings.

The ineffective portion of the above noted net investment hedges was approximately $6 million and $3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $17 million and $10 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and was recorded as a reduction to Interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

At September 30, 2026, based on current market rates, the Company does not expect any material derivative losses (net of tax), included in AOCI, to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months.

NOTE 17. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The following tables present changes in the accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive loss, including current period other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)ForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentsGains (Losses) on DerivativesQualifying asHedgesPension andPostretirementLiabilityAdjustmentTotal
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, as of July 1, 2026$(1,440)$(1)$(147)$(1,588)
OCI before reclassifications(69)43(62)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI—(1)(2)(3)
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income(69)31(65)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, as of September 30, 2026$(1,509)$2$(146)$(1,653)
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)ForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentsGains (Losses) on DerivativesQualifying asHedgesPension andPostretirementLiabilityAdjustmentTotal
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, as of January 1, 2026$(1,273)$(4)$(153)$(1,430)
OCI before reclassifications(236)713(216)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI—(1)(6)(7)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(236)67(223)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, as of September 30, 2026$(1,509)$2$(146)$(1,653)
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)ForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentsGains (Losses) on DerivativesQualifying asHedgesPension andPostretirementLiabilityAdjustmentTotal
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, as of July 1, 2025$(1,264)$(3)$(148)$(1,415)
OCI before reclassifications(47)—(1)(48)
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income(47)—(1)(48)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, as of September 30, 2025$(1,311)$(3)$(149)$(1,463)
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)ForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentsGains (Losses) on DerivativesQualifying asHedgesPension andPostretirementLiabilityAdjustmentTotal
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, as of January 1, 2025$(2,426)$(2)$(99)$(2,527)
OCI before reclassifications1,067(1)(2)1,064
Reclassifications due to business divestitures48—(50)(2)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI——22
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)1,115(1)(50)1,064
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, as of September 30, 2025$(1,311)$(3)$(149)$(1,463)

The following table provides details about reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss to the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss):

Three Months Ended September 30, · Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) · 2026 · 2025
Actuarial losses (gains)$2$—(1)
Total$2$—Total, net of income taxes
Nine Months Ended September 30, · Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) · 2026 · 2025
Prior service cost$—$1(1)
Actuarial losses (gains)6(3)(1)
Total$6$(2)Total, net of income taxes

(1)The amortization of prior service cost and actuarial losses (gains) is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. Refer to Note 8 for additional information regarding net periodic benefit cost.

NOTE 18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees and Letters of Credit

The Company has various bank guarantees, letters of credit and surety bonds which are used to support its ongoing business operations, satisfy governmental requirements associated with pending litigation in various jurisdictions and the payment of customs duties. The amounts disclosed below represent commitments and guarantees that include both continuing and discontinued operations.

As of September 30, 2026, the Company had a total of approximately $240 million of available bank guarantees, commercial guarantees, standby letters of credit and surety bonds with various financial institutions. There was a total of approximately $51 million outstanding under the bank guarantees, standby letters of credit and commercial guarantees as of September 30, 2026.

In order to challenge certain assessments in Brazil, the Company has been required to, and has separately pledged assets, principally property, plant and equipment, to cover assessments in the amount of approximately $8 million as of September 30, 2026.

Litigation

The Company assesses contingencies related to litigation and/or other matters to determine the degree of probability and range of possible loss if reasonably estimable. A loss contingency is accrued in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable resolutions could occur, assessing contingencies is highly sensitive and requires judgments about future events and any assessments or the related decisions on accruals could be inaccurate. On at least a quarterly basis, the Company reviews contingencies related to litigation to determine the adequacy of accruals. The amount of ultimate loss may substantially differ from these estimates and the amounts accrued, and further events may require the Company to increase or decrease the amounts it has accrued on any matter.

Periodically, the Company assesses its insurance coverage for all known claims, where applicable, taking into account aggregate coverage by occurrence, limits of coverage, self-insured retentions and deductibles, historical claims experience and claims experience with its insurance carriers. The probable liabilities are recorded at management’s best estimate of the probable outcome of the lawsuits and claims where reasonably estimable, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the individual matters as well as past experience on similar matters. At each balance sheet date, management assesses whether it is probable that a loss as to asserted or unasserted claims has been incurred and if so, whether the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company records the expected liability with respect to claims in Other current liabilities or Other liabilities and expected recoveries from its insurance carriers in Other current assets or Other assets. The Company recognizes a receivable when it believes that realization of the insurance receivable is probable under the terms of the insurance policies and its payment experience to date.

Litigation Matters

A motion to approve a securities class action was filed in the Tel Aviv District Court, Israel, in August 2019, alleging, among other things, false and misleading statements largely in connection with IFF’s acquisition of Frutarom and improper payments made by Frutarom businesses operating principally in Russia and Ukraine to representatives of customers. The motion (“Oman”) (following an initial amendment) asserted claims under the Israeli Securities Act-1968 against IFF, its former Chairman and CEO, and its former CFO, and against Frutarom and certain former Frutarom officers and directors, as well as claims under the Israeli Companies Act-1999 against certain former Frutarom officers and directors. On July 14, 2022, the court approved the parties’ motion to mediate the dispute, which postponed all case deadlines until after the mediation. The parties held mediation meetings on September 13, 2022, November 22, 2022, March 1, 2023, November 2023, March 3, 2024 and April 1, 2024. In November 2024, the court granted extensions to the parties’ joint filings of the responses to the Oman motion and for the evidential hearings, for the parties to exhaust the mediation proceeding. In the second quarter of 2025, the parties finalized a settlement agreement and submitted it to the court for approval. The settlement, approved by the court in November 2025, resolves all claims against Frutarom and its former officers and directors, and was made to avoid the cost, distraction and uncertainty of prolonged litigation. The settlement agreement states the settlement payment, fees and expenses totaling 24 million New Israel Shekel (approximately $7 million) will be paid by the respondents’ insurers. As of May 2026, the full settlement amount was received by the distribution trustee.

On October 29, 2019, IFF and Frutarom filed a claim in the Tel Aviv District Court, Israel, against Ori Yehudai, the former President and CEO of Frutarom, and against certain former directors of Frutarom, challenging the bonus of $20 million granted to Yehudai in 2018. IFF and Frutarom allege, among other things, that Yehudai was not entitled to receive the bonus because he breached his fiduciary duty by, among other things, knowing of the above-mentioned improper payments and failing to prevent them from being made. The parties agreed, pursuant to the court’s recommendation, to attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation, and a court decision is pending with regard to the order in which this claim and the class action described below will be heard.

On March 11, 2020, an IFF shareholder filed a motion to approve a class action in Israel against, among others, Frutarom, Yehudai, and Frutarom’s former board of directors, alleging that former minority shareholders of Frutarom were harmed as a result of the US $20 million bonus paid to Yehudai. The court held an evidentiary hearing on the motion to approve a class action in March 2024. In September 2025, the court issued a decision granting the motion to certify a class action. In December 2025, Frutarom submitted its motion for rehearing of that decision. Frutarom’s motion remains pending.

Since March 2023, various putative class action lawsuits have been filed against IFF, Firmenich International SA, Givaudan SA, and Symrise AG and/or certain affiliates thereof in the Quebec Superior Court, the Federal Court of Canada, Ontario Superior Court, the Supreme Court of British Columbia and, in several cases, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. These actions allege violations of the Canadian Competition Act and the Sherman Act, as applicable, and other related claims, and seek damages and other relief. IFF announced on October 17, 2025, that it entered into a settlement agreement which will be a full settlement of the multiple civil class actions brought by direct purchasers of fragrance products in the United States. On November 17, 2025, the U.S. District Court granted the motion for preliminary approval of this settlement and IFF then contributed $26 million to a settlement fund to resolve all class claims related to this direct purchaser class. The Court issued a final approval of the settlement on September 16, 2026. On March 16, 2026 and April 6, 2026, IFF entered into respective settlement agreements with the end-user plaintiffs and the indirect purchaser plaintiffs, respectively. After preliminary approval from the U.S. District Court, IFF contributed $6 million to a settlement with indirect purchaser plaintiffs on June 25, 2026, and contributed $11 million to a settlement with end-user plaintiffs on May 6, 2026. Notices are being published for the plaintiffs in each of thethree class action settlements; the notice period for the direct purchaser settlement closed on October 19, 2026. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized a total provision of $43 million within “Selling and Administrative Expenses” in connection with the U.S. class action lawsuits, based on estimated potential settlement amount inclusive of the amounts noted above related to settlements with direct purchasers, indirect purchasers and end-user plaintiffs. This provision does not include any potential liabilities that may arise from other civil proceedings not encompassed by the U.S. class action lawsuits. On January 27, 2026, an additional class action complaint was filed in the District of New Jersey on behalf of a class of purchasers in the United States of consumer goods containing fragrance products that were purchased outside the United States. A settlement agreement has also been reached in this class action. This settlement will not require a payment from the Company. On September 16, 2026, the Court granted the plaintiff’s motion for preliminary approval of settlement in this matter. On July 7, 2026, the Ontario Superior Court denied the plaintiff’s motion to certify the action as a Canadian national class action; the plaintiffs have appealed that decision. IFF may face additional civil suits, in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union or in other countries, relating to such alleged conduct. At this time, IFF is unable to predict the potential outcome of these lawsuits or any potential effect they may have on the Company’s results of operations, liquidity or financial condition. The resolution of any of these items could have a material adverse effect on IFF’s results of operation, financial condition and overall business.

Investigations

On June 3, 2020, the Israel Police’s National Fraud Investigation Unit and the Israeli Securities Authority commenced an investigation into Frutarom and certain of its former executives, based on suspected bribery of foreign officials, money laundering, and violations of the Israeli Securities Act-1968. On February 26, 2024, the Israeli authorities informed Frutarom that the authorities decided to close the criminal investigation.

On March 7, 2023, the European Commission (“EC”) and the United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) carried out unannounced inspections of certain of IFF’s facilities. IFF understands the EC, CMA and the Swiss Competition Commission are investigating potential anticompetitive conduct as it relates to IFF’s fragrance businesses. On the same day, IFF was served with a grand jury subpoena by the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”). The Mexican Competition Commission has also announced that it is investigating potential anticompetitive conduct in the fragrance and fragrance ingredients industries. On February 5, 2026, IFF received a letter from DOJ confirming the closing of its investigation (such decision is independent of the other related civil or regulatory matters). The Company has applied for leniency in a number of jurisdictions. Leniency, if obtained in a jurisdiction, would generally carry significant benefits by, for example, reducing or eliminating monetary liability in that jurisdiction. Since March 7, 2023, other investigations have been underway or threatened in other jurisdictions related to claimed anti-competitive conduct. While these investigations are confidential, the Company is cooperating and/or seeking leniency in those jurisdictions, as well. IFF has been and intends to continue actively cooperating with these investigations, as well as any other present or future inquiries from governmental authorities.

Additional investigations were initiated by some regulators relating to employment practices in the fragrance industry. As with the other investigations, IFF is cooperating with the regulators in these investigations.

As of September 30, 2026, IFF has recognized provisions based on its best estimates related to the pending investigations. IFF is currently unable to predict or determine the duration or outcome of the investigations, or whether the outcome of the investigations will materially impact the Company’s results of operations, liquidity or financial condition. An adverse judgment or other outcome or settlement with respect to any proceedings discussed above could result in significant fines or payments by IFF. The resolution of any of these items could have a material adverse effect on IFF’s results of operations, financial condition, and overall business.

Environmental Proceedings

Effective March 22, 2024, the Solae, LLC Memphis site (“Solae”) signed an Administrative Order on Consent (the “Consent Order”) resolving violations and penalties pertaining to the Administrative Order and Assessment received from the City of Memphis on May 27, 2022 related to alleged wastewater discharge violations. In view of the Consent Order, Solae withdrew its previously filed appeal. Pursuant to the Consent Order, Solae is completing its capital project efforts in accordance with the agreed schedule for attaining compliance with current wastewater permit requirements. This matter is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

Other Contingencies

The Company has contingencies involving third parties (such as labor, contract, technology or product-related claims or litigation) as well as government-related items in various jurisdictions in which it operates pertaining to such items as value-added taxes, other indirect taxes, customs and duties and sales and use taxes. It is possible that cash flows or results of operations, in any period, could be materially affected by the unfavorable resolution of one or more of these contingencies.

The most significant government-related contingencies exist in Brazil. With regard to the Brazilian matters, the Company believes it has valid defenses for the underlying positions under dispute; however, in order to pursue these defenses, the Company is required to, and has provided, bank guarantees and pledged assets in the aggregate amount of approximately $20 million. The Brazilian matters take an extended period of time to proceed through the judicial process and there are a limited number of rulings to date.

Other

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that have arisen in the ordinary course of business and have not been fully resolved. Due to the inherent subjectivity and unpredictability of outcomes of legal proceedings, the Company is unable to determine, with certainty, the probability of the outcome of these matters or the range of reasonably possible losses, if any.

Other Matters

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) does not authorize the imposition of tariffs, effectively invalidating IEEPA‑based tariffs that had been in effect since February 2025. On April 20, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) launched an online portal that may be used to submit requests for refunds of IEEPA tariffs previously assessed. All refund requests are subject to CBP review and approval prior to the issuance of any refunds.

As of September 30, 2026, the Company had recorded approximately $25 million of tariff refunds received, net of amounts expected to be remitted to customers, related to refunds of previously paid tariffs (including both continuing operations and discontinued operations). The Company will continue to evaluate new information and will recognize additional tariff refunds and any related obligations when the applicable recognition criteria under ASC 450, Contingencies, are met.

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