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Restructuring and Other Charges
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Other Charges RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES
Restructuring and other charges primarily consist of separation costs for employees including severance, outplacement and other employee benefit costs (“Severance”), charges related to the write-down of fixed assets of plants to be closed (“Fixed asset write-down”) and all other related restructuring (“Other”) costs. All restructuring and other charges are separately stated on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
IFF Productivity Program
In 2024, the Company commenced a productivity enhancement program aimed at improving productivity and optimizing its organizational footprint to align with business needs. This program will involve a series of actions, including ceasing operations in select manufacturing plants, consolidating leased and owned real estate space, and reducing employee headcount. The Company aims to substantially complete this productivity program by December 31, 2026.
The estimated total cost of the program initiatives ranges from $85 million to $95 million. The anticipated cash charges include employee-related costs such as severance, contract terminations costs, and dismantling costs. Additionally, non-cash charges related to assets, such as fixed asset write downs, are expected.
Since the inception of the program, the Company has recognized $81 million in severance costs and $2 million in fixed asset write-downs and site closure expenses. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company incurred approximately $5 million and $15 million, respectively, primarily related to severance costs in connection with the IFF Productivity Program, including $1 million of non-cash stock compensation acceleration expense. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company incurred approximately $14 million and $49 million, respectively, in severance costs in connection with the IFF Productivity Program.
Changes in Restructuring Liabilities
Changes in restructuring liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 were as follows:
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
Balance at
January 1, 2026
Additional Charges (Reversals), NetNon-Cash ChargesCash Payments
Balance at
September 30, 2026
IFF Productivity Program
Severance$34 $14 $(1)$(34)$13 
Other— 1 — (1)— 
Total Restructuring and other charges$34 $15 $(1)$(35)$13 
Restructuring liabilities are presented in “Other current liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Charges by Segment
The following table summarizes the total amount of costs incurred in connection with the restructuring programs and activities by segment:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)2026202520262025
Taste$2 $9 $7 $19 
Health & Biosciences2 4 7 15 
Scent1 1 1 15 
Total Restructuring and other charges$5 $14 $15 $49