UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2025 (August 6, 2025)
 
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
New York
1-4858
13-1432060
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

521 West 57th Street
New York, New York
  
10019

200 Powder Mill Road
Wilmington, Delaware
   19803
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 765-5500
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, par value 12 1/2¢ per share
IFF
New York Stock Exchange
1.800% Senior Notes due 2026
IFF 26
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
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Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
 
On August 7, 2025, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Marc Birenkrant as Controller & Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, effective August 10, 2025.  Mr. Birenkrant has over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting and has been employed by IFF since 2008. Mr. Birenkrant has served in various leadership positions at the Company, including Vice President, Assistant Controller, and Finance Director. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Birenkrant was Director of Accounting at The Wendy’s Company from 1996 to 2008, where he managed accounting operations and financial reporting. Mr. Birenkrant began his career as an auditor at Ernst & Young LLP from 1994 to 1996. Mr. Birenkrant holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York. Mr. Birenkrant replaces Beril Yildiz who has served as SVP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer since 2022. Ms. Yildiz will ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities prior to leaving IFF as of December 31, 2025.
 
Ms. Yildiz’s departure constitutes a qualifying event for purposes of the Company’s executive severance policy.
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
By:
/s/ Steve Landsman
  
Name:
Steve Landsman
Title:
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
   
Date: August 7, 2025