IFF (NYSE: IFF) executive reports RSU grant, vesting and tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC executive Andres Roberto Muller, President, Food Ingredients, reported routine equity compensation activity. He received a grant of 12,402 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each convertible into one share of common stock, which vest in three equal annual tranches starting April 1, 2027, subject to continued employment.
On the same date, previously granted RSUs vested and 2,583 RSUs were exercised into 2,583 shares of common stock at a reference value of $72.57 per share, with 759 shares withheld to cover taxes upon vesting. After these transactions, Muller directly holds 3,016 shares of common stock and 21,219 RSUs.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2,583 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Muller Andres Roberto
Role
President, Food Ingredients
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 12,402 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,583 | $72.57 | $187K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,583 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 759 | $72.57 | $55K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 23,802 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 3,775 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") convert to Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. Reflects shares withheld for taxes payable upon the vesting of RSUs. RSUs vest in three equal tranches with respect to the shares of Common Stock on each of April 1, 2027, April 1, 2028 and April 1, 2029, subject to continued employment with IFF. RSUs vested on April 1, 2026.
Key Figures
New RSU grant: 12,402 RSUs
RSUs exercised: 2,583 RSUs
Tax-withheld shares: 759 shares
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6 metrics
New RSU grant
12,402 RSUs
Granted April 1, 2026 to Andres Roberto Muller
RSUs exercised
2,583 RSUs
Converted to common stock on April 1, 2026
Tax-withheld shares
759 shares
Withheld to cover taxes on RSU vesting at $72.57
Reference share value
$72.57 per share
Applied to RSU exercise and tax withholding
Common shares held
3,016 shares
Direct ownership after transactions
RSUs remaining
21,219 RSUs
Direct RSU holdings after grant and exercise
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, tax-withholding disposition, vest, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") convert to Common Stock on a one-for-one basis."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
vest financial
"RSUs vest in three equal tranches with respect to the shares of Common Stock"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
What insider transactions did IFF executive Andres Roberto Muller report on this Form 4?
Andres Roberto Muller reported a grant of 12,402 Restricted Stock Units and the vesting and exercise of 2,583 RSUs into common stock, with 759 shares withheld to cover taxes. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation activity, not open-market buying or selling.
What are the vesting terms of the new IFF Restricted Stock Units granted to Andres Roberto Muller?
The 12,402 Restricted Stock Units granted to Andres Roberto Muller vest in three equal tranches on April 1, 2027, April 1, 2028, and April 1, 2029. Each RSU converts into one share of IFF common stock, subject to his continued employment with INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
Was the IFF Form 4 for Andres Roberto Muller an open-market stock purchase or sale?
The filing does not show any open-market purchases or sales. It reports a grant of Restricted Stock Units, the exercise of 2,583 RSUs into common stock, and 759 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting, which is a standard non-market tax-withholding mechanism.
What does the $72.57 figure in Andres Roberto Muller’s IFF Form 4 represent?
The $72.57 per-share figure is the reference price used for the 2,583-share RSU exercise and the 759-share tax withholding. It reflects the value applied in calculating the tax-withholding disposition, rather than a separate open-market trade executed by the insider.