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UNITED STATES

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 5, 2021.

 

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You invested in INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. and it’s time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 5, 2021.

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  THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the

upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on

the reverse side to vote these important matters.

 

    Board  
  Voting Items   Recommends  
 
  1.   Elect thirteen members of the Board of Directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  
 
  Nominees:  
 
  1a.   Kathryn J. Boor   LOGO For
     
  1b.   Edward D. Breen   LOGO For
 
  1c.   Carol Anthony Davidson   LOGO For
 
  1d.   Michael L. Ducker   LOGO For
 
  1e.   Roger W. Ferguson, Jr.   LOGO For
 
  1f.   John F. Ferraro   LOGO For
 
  1g.   Andreas Fibig   LOGO For
 
  1h.   Christina Gold   LOGO For
 
  1i.   Ilene Gordon   LOGO For
 
  1j.   Matthias J. Heinzel   LOGO For
 
  1k.   Dale F. Morrison   LOGO For
 
  1l.   Kåre Schultz   LOGO For
 
  1m.   Stephen Williamson   LOGO For
     
  2.   Ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 2021 fiscal year.   LOGO For
     
  3.   Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers in 2020.   LOGO For
     
  4.   Approve our 2021 Stock Award and Incentive Plan.   LOGO For
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
    

 

 

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