01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 11, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) disclosed a CEO transition.
Franklin K. Clyburn, Jr., currently Chief Executive Officer and a director, will cease to serve as CEO and as a director effective February 6, 2024. He will remain employed in a transitional role until March 31, 2024, and then provide advisory services in a consulting role until December 31, 2024.
His departure is a qualifying event under the Executive Severance Policy, entitling him to a cash separation payment equal to two times the sum of his annual base salary and target fiscal year 2024 bonus (prorated for active days), 24 months of benefits continuation, and pro-rata vesting of his outstanding equity awards, with performance share units still subject to actual performance. His March 1, 2022 sign-on equity awards will continue to vest in full, and he will receive a $1,000,000a consulting fee for April 1 through December 31, 2024. J.
Erik Fyrwald has been appointed CEO and a director effective February 6, 2024, and will also join the Board's Innovation Committee and Transaction Committee. Fyrwald, 64, previously served as CEO and executive director of the Syngenta Group from June 2016 to December 2023. His compensation includes an annual base salary of $1,000,000,b a target annual bonus of 200% of base salary, and a target 2024 long-term incentive award of $10,00,000 (as written in the filing), split 60% performance share units and 40% restricted stock units.
He will also receive one-time inducement awards of a target 68,750 performance share units and 56,250 restricted stock units, expected to be granted March 1, 2024. He will receive no additional compensation for Board service.
The filing states that both executive agreements are attached as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, and it incorporates their terms by reference. The leadership change is the central事项 for investors, as it shifts strategic direction and compensation commitments to a new chief executive.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Franklin K. Clyburn, Jr. will step down as CEO and director effective February 6, 2024, remaining in a transitional role until March 31, 2024 and then consulting through December 31, 2024.
- J. Erik Fyrwald, former CEO of Syngenta Group (June 2016 to December 2023), becomes IFF's CEO and a director effective February 6, 2024.
- Clyburn's severance includes a cash payment equal to two times his base salary plus target fiscal 2024 bonus (prorated), 24 months of benefits continuation, and pro-rata vesting of equity awards.
- Clyburn will receive a $1,000,000 consulting fee for April 1 through December 31, 2024, and his March 1, 2022 sign-on equity awards will continue to vest in full.
- Fyrwald's compensation includes a $1,000,000 annual base salary and a target annual bonus of 200% of base salary.
- Fyrwald's one-time inducement awards consist of a target 68,750 performance share units and 56,250 restricted stock units, expected to be granted March 1, 2024.
- Fyrwald will join the Board's Innovation Committee and Transaction Committee and receives no additional pay for Board service.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the CEO changes take effect?
Both the departure of Franklin K. Clyburn, Jr. and the appointment of J. Erik Fyrwald as CEO and director take effect February 6, 2024.
What severance will Clyburn receive?
Under the Executive Severance Policy, Clyburn is entitled to a cash separation payment equal to two times the sum of his annual base salary and his prorated fiscal 2024 target bonus, 24 months of benefits continuation, and pro-rata vesting of his restricted share units, stock appreciation rights and performance share units, with performance share units subject to actual performance.
What is Fyrwald's compensation package?
Fyrwald will receive a $1,000,000 annual base salary, a target annual bonus of 200% of base salary, participation in the LTIP with a target 2024 award stated as $10,00,000 (60% performance share units and 40% restricted stock units), and one-time inducement awards of a target 68,750 performance share units and 56,250 restricted stock units.
What happens to Fyrwald's equity if he is terminated without cause or resigns for good reason?
He would be entitled to the benefits under the Executive Severance Policy and continued vesting in full of the restricted stock unit portion of his Inducement Award on the existing schedule. He is also subject to non-compete covenants during employment and for one year afterward, and non-solicitation covenants during employment and for two years afterward.
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