IFF (NYSE: IFF) EVP granted 6,890 RSUs and exercises 2,152 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC executive Ralf Finzel recorded equity compensation and related share movements. He received a grant of 6,890 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each convertible into one share of Common Stock. These RSUs vest in three equal installments on April 1, 2027, April 1, 2028, and April 1, 2029, subject to continued employment.
Finzel also exercised 2,152 RSUs into 2,152 shares of Common Stock and had 868 shares withheld at $72.57 per share to cover taxes upon RSU vesting. Following these transactions, he directly owns 16,143 shares of Common Stock and holds 18,642 RSUs.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,152 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Finzel Ralf
Role
EVP, Global Operations Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 6,890 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,152 | $72.57 | $156K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,152 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 868 | $72.57 | $63K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 18,642 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 17,011 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (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. RSUs vest in three equal tranches with respect to the shares of Common Stock on each of April 1, 2027, April 1, 2028 and April 1, 2029, subject to continued employment with IFF. RSUs vested on April 1, 2026.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 6,890 Restricted Stock Units
RSU vesting schedule: 3 equal tranches
RSUs exercised: 2,152 units
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6 metrics
RSUs granted
6,890 Restricted Stock Units
Award to EVP Ralf Finzel on April 1, 2026
RSU vesting schedule
3 equal tranches
Vesting on April 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029
RSUs exercised
2,152 units
Converted into 2,152 IFF common shares on April 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
868 shares at $72.57/share
Tax-withholding disposition upon RSU vesting
Common shares owned after transactions
16,143 shares
Direct IFF common stock holdings following Form 4 activity
RSUs held after grant
18,642 Restricted Stock Units
Total RSU balance after new 6,890-unit award
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security, vest
4 terms
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Reflects shares withheld for taxes payable upon the vesting of RSUs."
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.
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
vest financial
"RSUs vest in three equal tranches with respect to the shares of Common Stock"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What equity awards did IFF executive Ralf Finzel report on this Form 4?
Ralf Finzel reported a grant of 6,890 Restricted Stock Units, each convertible into one IFF common share. He also recorded the vesting and exercise of 2,152 RSUs into common stock, along with tax-related share withholding.
How many IFF RSUs were granted to Ralf Finzel and how do they vest?
He was granted 6,890 Restricted Stock Units that convert one-for-one into IFF common stock. These RSUs vest in three equal tranches on April 1, 2027, April 1, 2028, and April 1, 2029, conditioned on continued employment with the company.
What RSU vesting and exercises did Ralf Finzel report for IFF on April 1, 2026?
On April 1, 2026, RSUs vested for Ralf Finzel and 2,152 RSUs were exercised into 2,152 IFF common shares. A separate transaction shows 868 shares withheld at $72.57 per share to satisfy taxes due upon this vesting event.
How many IFF Restricted Stock Units does Ralf Finzel hold following the grant?
Following the new award, he holds 18,642 Restricted Stock Units in total. These RSUs convert into IFF common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest over time according to the schedule described, subject to continued employment with the company.
What is the significance of the $72.57 price in Ralf Finzel’s IFF Form 4 filing?
The $72.57 per-share figure appears as the transaction price for 2,152 RSUs exercised and 868 shares withheld. It represents the value used in the tax-withholding disposition associated with the RSU vesting and related share settlement on April 1, 2026.