01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed March 13, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 13, 2025, reporting an event of March 12, 2025.
The filing discloses that Jennifer Johnson, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, provided her resignation on that date. Ms. Johnson will remain employed with the Company through July 1, 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. The filing states that Ms. Johnson's resignation constitutes a qualifying event under IFF's executive severance policy.
The report is filed under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers). It does not name a successor or disclose financial results.
For investors, the principal takeaway is a senior leadership change in the legal function, with a transition period running to July 1, 2025. The filing confirms that the departure triggers severance under the company's executive severance policy, but it does not state any severance amount.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Jennifer Johnson, EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, provided her resignation on March 12, 2025.
- Ms. Johnson will remain employed with IFF through July 1, 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
- The resignation is a qualifying event under IFF's executive severance policy.
- The filing is made under Item 5.02 (departure of certain officers and related compensatory arrangements).
- The filing does not name a successor General Counsel or Corporate Secretary.
- The filing reports no financial results or quantified severance amounts.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leaving IFF and what role did they hold?
Jennifer Johnson, who was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., provided her resignation on March 12, 2025.
When will Ms. Johnson's departure take effect?
Ms. Johnson will remain employed with the Company through July 1, 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
Does the resignation trigger severance benefits?
The filing states that Ms. Johnson's resignation constitutes a qualifying event for purposes of IFF's executive severance policy. The filing does not specify any severance amount.
Does the filing identify a replacement?
No. The filing does not name a successor for the General Counsel or Corporate Secretary position.
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