8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2015

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation)

1-4858	13-1432060
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

521 West 57th Street, New York, New York	10019
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(212) 765-5500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 1, 2015, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (the “Company”), announced that it had successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of Henry H. Ottens Manufacturing Co., Inc. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibits hereto) is being furnished under Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

       Exhibit 99.1            Press release dated May 1, 2015

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
Date: May 1, 2015	By:	/s/ Richard A. O'Leary
		Name: Richard A. O'Leary Title:   Interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Controller

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated May 1, 2015

EX-99.1

IFF Completes Acquisition of Ottens Flavors

NEW YORK – May 1, 2015 – International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances for consumer products, today announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of Henry H. Ottens Manufacturing Co., Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Ottens Flavors is well-known for its diverse flavors technologies and outstanding customer service. The Company’s customer base includes a strong portfolio of key US-based accounts, which complements IFF’s portfolio well.

About IFF

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) is a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances used in a wide variety of consumer products. Consumers experience these unique scents and tastes in fine fragrances and beauty care, detergents and household goods, as well as beverages, sweet goods and food products. IFF leverages its competitive advantages of consumer insight, research and development, creative expertise and customer intimacy to provide customers with innovative and differentiated product offerings. A member of the S&P 500 Index, IFF has more than 6,200 employees working in 32 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at www.iff.com.

Contacts:

Michael DeVeau
VP, Global Corporate Communications

& Investor Relations
212-708-7164

Micaela Mordkowski

Manager, Flavors Communications

212-708-7211