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IFF (NYSE: IFF) Scent president’s RSUs vest with tax withholding

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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC President, Scent Ana Paula Teles de Mendonca reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and related tax withholding.

On May 4, 2026, she exercised 708 restricted stock units, which converted into 708 shares of Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. In connection with this vesting, 362 Common Stock shares were withheld to cover taxes payable, a non‑market disposition rather than an open‑market sale.

Following these transactions, she directly holds 6,080 shares of Common Stock and 19,156 restricted stock units. The RSUs stem from a grant of 2,122 units awarded on May 3, 2023, vesting in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

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Insider Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula
Role President, Scent
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 708 $70.09 $50K
Exercise Common Stock 708 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 362 $70.09 $25K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 19,156 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 6,080 shares (Direct, null)
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. On May 3, 2023, the reporting person was granted 2,122 restricted stock units, vesting in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
RSUs vested 708 units Converted into 708 Common Stock shares on May 4, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 362 shares Withheld upon RSU vesting for tax liabilities
Common Stock holdings after transaction 6,080 shares Direct ownership following May 4, 2026 transactions
RSUs outstanding after transaction 19,156 units Restricted Stock Units remaining after the reported vesting
Original RSU grant 2,122 units Granted May 3, 2023, vesting in three equal installments
Reported market price reference $70.09 per share Price per share used for tax withholding and RSU transaction entries
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.
taxes payable upon the vesting financial
"Reflects shares withheld for taxes payable upon the vesting of RSUs."
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""
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.
Common Stock financial
"The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") convert to Common Stock on a one-for-one basis."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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*
Teles de Mendonca Ana Paula

(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, Scent
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026
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 Stock05/04/2026M708A$0(1)6,080D
Common Stock05/04/2026F362(2)D$70.095,718D
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)05/04/2026M708 (3) (3)Common Stock708$70.0919,156D
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. On May 3, 2023, the reporting person was granted 2,122 restricted stock units, vesting in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
/s/ Chrystalla Potamitou, attorney in fact05/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did IFF (IFF) disclose for Ana Paula Teles de Mendonca?

IFF reported that Ana Paula Teles de Mendonca exercised 708 restricted stock units into Common Stock and had 362 shares withheld to cover taxes upon vesting. These entries reflect routine compensation-related activity rather than open-market buying or selling of IFF shares.

Did the IFF (IFF) executive buy or sell shares on the open market?

The filing does not show open-market purchases or sales. It records an RSU vesting that delivered 708 Common Stock shares and a related tax-withholding disposition of 362 shares, where shares were withheld to pay taxes instead of being sold in the market.

How many IFF (IFF) shares does the executive hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Ana Paula Teles de Mendonca directly holds 6,080 shares of IFF Common Stock. She also has 19,156 restricted stock units outstanding, which represent additional potential future shares that convert to Common Stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting.

What are restricted stock units (RSUs) in the IFF (IFF) filing?

In this filing, restricted stock units are equity awards that convert into IFF Common Stock on a one-for-one basis when they vest. The executive had 708 RSUs vest, creating 708 shares, with a portion of the resulting shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations.

What is the significance of the 362 IFF (IFF) shares withheld for taxes?

The 362 shares were withheld to pay taxes triggered by RSU vesting, described as a tax-withholding disposition. This mechanism settles tax liabilities using shares rather than cash and is typically considered administrative, not a discretionary sale in the open market.

When were the reported IFF (IFF) restricted stock units originally granted?

The footnotes state that on May 3, 2023, the reporting person was granted 2,122 restricted stock units. These units vest in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, leading to the May 4, 2026 vesting reported here.