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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) exec gets RSUs and covers tax with shares

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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC executive Yuvraj Arora reported routine equity compensation activity. He received a grant of 13,780 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each convertible into one share of Common Stock. On the same date, 4,305 RSUs vested and were exercised into 4,305 Common shares. To cover taxes on this vesting, 2,203 Common shares were withheld by the company. After these transactions, he directly holds 15,539 shares of Common Stock and 29,534 RSUs that will vest in three equal tranches on April 1, 2027, 2028, and 2029, subject to continued employment.

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Insider Arora Yuvraj
Role President, Taste & CCO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 13,780 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 4,305 $72.57 $312K
Exercise Common Stock 4,305 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 2,203 $72.57 $160K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 33,839 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 17,742 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  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.
RSU grant 13,780 RSUs Grant of Restricted Stock Units on April 1, 2026
RSUs vested and exercised 4,305 RSUs/shares RSUs vested and converted into Common Stock on April 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 2,203 shares at $72.57 Tax-withholding disposition related to RSU vesting
Common shares held after transactions 15,539 shares Direct ownership of Common Stock following Form 4 transactions
RSUs outstanding after transactions 29,534 RSUs Remaining Restricted Stock Units scheduled to vest 2027–2029
Implied RSU value per share $72.57 per share Price used for RSU exercise and tax-withholding calculations
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 vest financial
"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"
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.
shares withheld for taxes financial
"Reflects shares withheld for taxes payable upon the vesting of RSUs."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
Arora Yuvraj
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President, Taste & CCO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026		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
Common Stock04/01/2026M4,305A$0(1)17,742D
Common Stock04/01/2026F2,203(2)D$72.5715,539D
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)04/01/2026A13,780 (3) (3)Common Stock13,780(1)33,839D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/01/2026M4,305 (4) (4)Common Stock4,305$72.5729,534D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") convert to Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Reflects shares withheld for taxes payable upon the vesting of RSUs.
3. 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.
4. RSUs vested on April 1, 2026.
/s/ Chrystalla Potamitou, attorney in fact04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did IFF executive Yuvraj Arora report on this Form 4?

Yuvraj Arora reported an award of 13,780 Restricted Stock Units, vesting and exercise of 4,305 RSUs into Common Stock, and withholding of 2,203 shares for taxes. These are routine compensation and tax-related equity transactions rather than open-market stock purchases or sales.

How many Restricted Stock Units were granted to IFF executive Yuvraj Arora?

He was granted 13,780 Restricted Stock Units, each converting into one share of Common Stock. These RSUs vest in three equal tranches on April 1, 2027, April 1, 2028, and April 1, 2029, contingent on his continued employment with International Flavors & Fragrances.

How many IFF shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4 filing?

A total of 2,203 shares of Common Stock were withheld to satisfy taxes due upon the vesting of RSUs. This tax-withholding transaction is coded as “F” and represents payment of tax liability, not an open-market sale by the executive.

What are Yuvraj Arora’s IFF Common Stock holdings after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Yuvraj Arora directly holds 15,539 shares of IFF Common Stock. This reflects receipt of 4,305 shares from vested RSUs and the withholding of 2,203 shares to cover tax obligations related to that RSU vesting.

How many unvested RSUs does IFF executive Yuvraj Arora hold after the grant and vesting?

After the new grant and the vesting of 4,305 RSUs, he holds 29,534 Restricted Stock Units. These remaining RSUs are scheduled to vest in three equal installments on April 1, 2027, April 1, 2028, and April 1, 2029, assuming continued employment.

Are the IFF Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells of stock?

The transactions are not open-market buys or sells. They include an RSU grant, exercise of RSUs into Common Stock, and shares withheld for taxes. The filing shows no open-market purchase or sale activity by Yuvraj Arora in this report.