Michael DeVeau Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer
NON- GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
We provide in this presentation non-GAAP financial measures, including: (i) comparable, currency neutral sales; (ii) adjusted operating EBITDA and comparable, currency neutral adjusted operating EBITDA; (iii) adjusted operating EBITDA margin; (iv) adjusted EPS ex amortization; (v) free cash flow; (vi) net debt to credit adjusted EBITDA; [and] (vii) adjusted selling and administrative expenses; and adjusted gross profit. Our non-GAAP financial measures are defined below.
Comparable results for the fourth quarter and full year exclude the impact of divestitures.
Currency Neutral metrics eliminate the effects that result from translating non-U.S. currencies to U.S. dollars. We calculate currency neutral numbers by translating current year invoiced sale amounts at the exchange rates used for the corresponding prior year period. We use currency neutral results in our analysis of subsidiary or segment performance. We also use currency neutral numbers when analyzing our performance against our competitors.
Adjusted operating EBITDA and adjusted operating EBITDA margin exclude depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, other expense, net, and certain non-recurring or unusual items that are not part of recurring operations such as, restructuring and other charges, impairment of goodwill, gains (losses) on business disposals, loss on assets classified as held for sale, divestiture and integration related costs, strategic initiative costs, regulatory costs and other items. Adjusted EPS ex Amortization excludes the impact of non-operational items including, restructuring and other charges, impairment of goodwill, divestitures and integration related costs, losses (gains) on business disposals, loss on assets classified as held for sale, pension settlement losses (gains), strategic initiative costs, regulatory costs, redemption value adjustment to EPS and other items that are not a part of recurring operations.
Free Cash Flow is operating cash flow (i.e. cash flow from operations) less capital expenditures.
Net debt to credit adjusted EBITDA is the leverage ratio used in our credit agreements and defined as net debt (which is debt for borrowed money less cash and cash equivalents) divided by the trailing 12-month credit adjusted EBITDA. Credit adjusted EBITDA is defined as income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, specified items and non-cash items.
Adjusted selling and administrative expenses exclude acquisition, divesture and integration related costs, strategic initiati ve costs, regulatory costs and other costs. Adjusted gross profit excludes acquisition, divesture and integration costs.
These non-GAAP measures are intended to provide additional information regarding our underlying operating results and comparable year-over-year performance. Such information is supplemental to information presented in accordance with GAAP and is not intended to represent a presentation in accordance with GAAP. In discussing our historical and expected future results and financial condition, we believe it is meaningful for investors to be made aware of and to be assisted in a better understanding of, on a period-to-period comparable basis, financial amounts both including and excluding these identified items, as well as the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of the Company's results under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies' calculation of such metrics.
The Company cannot reconcile its expected adjusted operating EBITDA under "Financial Guidance" without unreasonable effort because certain items that impact net income and other reconciling metrics are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted at this time. These items include but are not limited to acquisition, divestiture and integration costs, gains (losses) on business disposals, and regulatory costs.
AGENDAIFF
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Taste
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Health & Biosciences
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Scent
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Q&A
STRONG & HIGHLY DIVERSIFIED BUSINESS
Attractive industry with high barriers to entry, steady growth & strong margin
SALES & EBITDA
CUSTOMERS
SITES
EMPLOYEES
$10.9B
Sales
19.2%
EBITDA Margin
~20,000
Customers
170
R&D, Creation & Application and Manufacturing
~21,500
Employees
22%
SALES SPLI T
BY BUSINESS BY MARKET BY CUSTOMER
Health & Bioscience
24%
Scent
31%
Food Ingredients
24%
Taste
47%
Emerging Markets
54%
Developed Markets
35%
Small
30%
Large
35%
Mid-Sized
* All data based on FY 2025
STRATEGIC PROGRESS
Established new BU led
operating model
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Implemented reinvestment program via R&D, commercial & capex
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Enhanced leadership
via internal promotions & external hires
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Employee engagement improved significantly
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Continued evolution of the Board of Directors
Optimized portfolio via
non-core divestitures
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Strengthened balance sheet & improved leverage
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Drove productivity through operating model & process transformation
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Refocused organization on driving ROIC & cash
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BUSINESS REINVESTMENTS
Investing to drive long-term sustainable growth
$100M
$20M
$30M
Operating Expense
Million
5.5%
4%
~6%
Key Takeaways
Capex
Meaningful reinvestment focused on highest return opportunities to strengthen IFF
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Driving productivity efforts to fund investments in R&D, innovation and commercial capabilities
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Capex investments supporting capacity expansion, network
2024 2025 2026E
3-Year Total
2024 2025 2026E
optimization & digital transformation
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEDelivering strong top and bottom-line growth
Average Sales & EBITDA Growth Between 2024 to 2026E*
Key Takeaways
~4%
Comparable Currency Neutral Sales Growth
~10%
Comparable Currency Neutral Adjusted Operating EBITDA Growth
Comparable currency neutral sales growth driven by Taste, Scent and Health & Biosciences
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Food Ingredients delivering ~500 bps
of EBITDA margin expansion in 3 years
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Comparable currency neutral adjusted EBITDA primarily driven by volume & productivity savings
* Assumes mid-point of 2026 financial guidance ranges
PORTFOLIO OPTIMIZATIONUpgrading mix, unlocking value
Gross Margin Comparison
Key Takeaways
~29%
Average Gross Profit Margin of
Divested Businesses*
~36%
Average Gross Profit Margin of IFF today**
Shifted portfolio toward higher-value, higher-growth & higher-margin business
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Divested 11 non-core assets to sharpen
strategic focus & simplify portfolio
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Generated >$6B in gross proceeds
* Gross profit margin based on trailing 12-month of businesses at time of close; Divestitures include René Laurent, Nitrocellulose, Pharma Solutions, US Tobacco, Flavors & Essences, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, Flavor Specialty Ingredients, Savory Solutions, Microbial Control, Fruit Preparation and Soy crush, Soy Concentrates & Lecithin (expected close April 1, 2026)
** IFF margin is based on FY 2025 financial results
CAPITAL STRUCTUREStronger, more flexible balance sheet
Net Debt to Credit-Adjusted EBITDA
Key Takeaways
4.5x
3.8x
2.6x
Significantly improved balance sheet via cash proceeds of divestitures
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Net Debt to Credit-Adjusted EBITDA
improved ~190 bps since 2023 to 2.6x
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Authorized $500M share repurchase "Dilution Plus" program to at minimum offset annual share dilution
2023 2024 2025
WINNING WITH FOCUSDriving value creation through disciplined execution
W I N M O R E
S H A R E
I N N O VAT I O N
T H AT W I N S
F O C U S T H E
P O R T F O L I O
Grow with key customers
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Invest in underpenetrated markets
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Win in key countries that drive outsized growth
Turn science into consumer preferred products
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Focus on fewer, bigger launches with clear commercial upside
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Use innovation to drive margin premium
Invest behind businesses that grow faster and earn more
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Reallocate capital to higher-margin, higher-return categories
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Exit or fix underperforming assets
CAGNY CONFERENCE
Yuvraj Arora
President, Taste
& Chief Commercial Officer
TASTEDIVISION
CREATING JOY ACROSS EVERYDAY CATEGORIES
Broad-based exposure in growing end-markets
DAIRY
Yogurt, Dairy Drinks, Creamers, Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts,
Plant-based
B E V E R A G E S
Alcoholic, Carbonated, Functional (Energy, Hydration), RTD* Coffee & Tea, Nutritional, Still, Dry, Fermented
CULINARY
Processed Meat, Sauces & Condiments, Bouillons, Noodles, Soups, Ready Meals, Plant-based protein
S N A C K S
Internal and external application, extruded snacks, plant-based
B A K E R Y
Sweet and Savory Biscuits, Cakes, Pastries, and Frozen Bakery, Breads
BARS & CONFECTIONERY
Bars, Cereals, Jams, Jellies, Sweet Spreads Candies, Chewing Gum, Fruit Snacks, Chocolate
* Note: Ready to Drink
WELL- BALANCED & GROWING BUSINESS
Market size ~$16 to ~17B, growing ~3 to ~4% per year**
SALES & EBITDA
CUSTOMERS
SITES
EMPLOYEES
$2.5B
Sales
19%
EBITDA Margin
2,800+
Customers1
67
R&D, Creation & Application and Manufacturing
~6,000
Employees
SA L E S SP L I T
BY BUSINESS BY GEOGRAPHY BY CUSTOMER
7% Bakery
8% Bars & Confectionary
13%
Dairy
19%
Snacks
* All data based on FY 2025
35%
Beverage
19%
Culinary
13%
Latin America
27%
North America
29%
Greater Asia
31%
Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)
27%
Small
29%
Mid-Sized
44%
Large
** Based on internal company estimates in areas where the Company competes
WHERE WE STAND OUT
#1 or #2 in key geographies (e.g., India, Indonesia, US)
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Leadership in Modulation and Delivery Systems
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AI-driven flavor customization
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Applications expertise for diverse product specifications
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Best-in-class tonalities for consumer preference
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World-class commercial talent to meet customer needs
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Tastepoint® by IFF: distinct go-to-market approach for
mid-tier customers
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MARKET & CONSUMER TRENDS
Health, Wellness & Mood
Weight Management
Premiumization
(Energy, Convenience)
Prioritizing Experience & Joy
Considered Consumption
Regulation / Clean Label
THE ART OF GREAT TASTE
High-value innovation and technology-enabled TASTE DESIGN®
RE-IMAGINE
WELLNESS
RE-MASTER
MEAT
RE-IMAGINE
DELIVERY ®
RE-MASTER
CITRUS
Innovating via key technologies,
particularly modulation
Providing cleaner, more intelligent, and more
enjoyable solutions - all while preserving delight.
RE-MASTER
VANILLA
Addressing formulation, labeling, and sensory
issues with efficiency, innovation, and assurance.
RE-IMAGINE
ORIGINS
DRIVING VALUE CREATION
Deliver market-leading growth via choices, execution & talent
GEOGRAPH I C EX PAN SI ON
PREFERRED CATEGORY PARTN ER
I N N OVATE TO W I N
D I V ERSI FY CU STOM ER
BASE
Gain share in high-growth markets (e.g., Africa)
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Grow/defend fair share in established markets
Capitalize on high-growth, on-trend, margin accretive categories (e.g., Lifestyle Beverages, Weight Management)
Drive taste preference across all categories via modulation technology to build winning brands on shelf
Enhance and diversify customer base: Distribution, Food Service & Private Label
Targeting mid-single digit sales & high single-digit EBITDA growth CAGRs*
* Over time in a normalized environment
CAGNY CONFERENCE
Leticia Gonçalves
President, Health & Biosciences
HEALTH
& BIOSCIENCES
DI VI SI O N
TRANSFORMING EVERYDAY PRODUCTS
Harnessing science to shape life & well-being through bio-innovations across the value chain
FOOD
BIOSCIENCES
HEALTH
SCIENCES
ANIMAL HEALTH & NUTRITION
HOME &
PERSONAL CARE
GRAIN
PROCESSING
1 out of 3
yogurts globally are made with IFF cultures
1 out of 3
probiotic supplements contain IFF Probiotics
~25%
of chickens are fed IFF enzymes
~50%
of cold laundry wash products contain IFF enzymes
~80%
of fructose production made with IFF enzymes
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