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IFF (NYSE: IFF) director Kevin O'Byrne receives 4,839 RSUs in equity grant

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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC director Kevin O'Byrne received a routine equity grant as compensation. He was awarded 4,839 Restricted Stock Units, which convert into an equal number of shares of Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. These RSUs were granted under the company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Program and will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date. Following this award, his reported derivative holdings from this grant total 4,839 RSUs, reflecting standard board compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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Insider O'Byrne Kevin
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 4,839 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,839 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") convert to Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. Represent RSUs granted under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Program. The RSUs will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date.
RSUs granted 4,839 units Restricted Stock Units awarded to director Kevin O'Byrne
Grant price $0.0000 per unit Equity compensation grant, non-cash
Underlying shares 4,839 shares Common Stock issuable on one-for-one RSU conversion
Vesting schedule One-year cliff RSUs vest on one-year anniversary of grant date
Post-grant RSU holdings 4,839 units Total RSUs held following the reported transaction
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.
RSUs financial
"The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") convert to Common Stock on a one-for-one basis."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
Non-Employee Director Compensation Program financial
"Represent RSUs granted under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Program."
vest financial
"The RSUs will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date."
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
O'Byrne Kevin

(Last)(First)(Middle)
521 WEST 57TH STREET

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10019

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC [ IFF ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/29/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/29/2026A4,839(2)04/29/2027(3)04/29/2027(3)Common Stock4,839$0.00004,839D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") convert to Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Represent RSUs granted under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Program.
3. The RSUs will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date.
/s/ Chrystalla Potamitou, attorney in fact04/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Kevin O'Byrne acquire in his latest Form 4 for IFF?

Kevin O'Byrne received 4,839 Restricted Stock Units as compensation. These RSUs were granted under International Flavors & Fragrances’ Non-Employee Director Compensation Program and will eventually convert into an equal number of Common Stock shares, subject to vesting conditions.

Are Kevin O'Byrne’s 4,839 IFF Restricted Stock Units an open-market purchase?

No, the 4,839 Restricted Stock Units are a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. They were awarded under IFF’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Program and carry a zero-dollar grant price, reflecting non-cash equity-based board compensation.

When will Kevin O'Byrne’s 4,839 IFF RSUs vest?

The 4,839 Restricted Stock Units will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date. Once vested, these RSUs convert into the same number of IFF Common Stock shares, aligning director compensation with long-term shareholder value.

How do Kevin O'Byrne’s IFF RSUs convert into Common Stock?

Each Restricted Stock Unit converts into one share of IFF Common Stock. The filing states the RSUs convert on a one-for-one basis, meaning all 4,839 RSUs can become 4,839 shares once the vesting condition is satisfied.

What is the significance of the Non-Employee Director Compensation Program at IFF?

The Non-Employee Director Compensation Program provides equity awards like Restricted Stock Units to board members. O'Byrne’s 4,839 RSU grant under this program represents standard non-cash director compensation, helping align board interests with shareholders through long-term stock exposure.