IFF · 8-K · 20260804PR000032

Regulatory Risk

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC · 2026-08-04 · Importance 58 · Surprise 42

IFF incurred $106 million of regulatory costs in 2025, primarily for legal fees and provisions related to ongoing investigations of its fragrance businesses. Regulatory costs were $10 million in the first quarter of 2026. The disclosure does not identify the investigating jurisdictions, alleged violations, or expected resolution timeframe.

Key facts

• The company states regulatory costs “represents costs primarily related to legal fees incurred and provisions recognized for the ongoing investigations of the fragrance businesses.” source
• Regulatory costs for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (Recast): $(10) million source