SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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) August 7, 2007
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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
New York 1-4858 13-1432060
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
521 West 57th Street, New York, New York 10019
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 765-5500
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Attached and being furnished hereby as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a press release
of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. ("IFF" or the "Company") dated August
7, 2007 reporting IFF's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30,
2007.
Non-GAAP financial measures: To supplement the Company's financial results
presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
("GAAP"), the Company uses, and has included in the attached press release,
certain non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should
not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for, or superior to,
financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial
measures as disclosed by the Company may also be calculated differently from
similar measures disclosed by other companies. To ease the use and understanding
of our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures, the Company includes the most
directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
The Company uses the non-GAAP financial measure which excludes the effect of the
benefit of a tax ruling in the 2007 second quarter relating to prior years.
Management believes that given the unique nature of this item, including
information without the impact of this tax benefit is more representative of the
Company's operational performance and effective tax rate and may assist
investors in evaluating the Company's period to period financial results, in a
manner consistent with how management evaluates such performance. A material
limitation of this financial measure is that this tax benefit reflects an actual
accounting [and cash] benefit being realized and does not reflect an actual GAAP
amount. Management compensates for such limitation by clarifying that this
measure is only one operating metric and is used for internal financial analysis
and planning purposes and should not be considered in isolation, and by
providing the corresponding GAAP financial measure.
The Company also discloses, and management internally monitors, the sales
performance of international operations on a basis that eliminates the positive
or negative effects that result from translating foreign currency sales into
U.S. dollars. Management uses this constant dollar measure because it believes
that it enhances the assessment of the sales performance of its international
operations and the comparability between reporting periods.
The Company uses the non-GAAP financial measure which excludes (i) restructuring
charges and (ii) one-time gains on asset dispositions. Management uses these
financial measures in preparing financial targets, internal budgets and
operating plans, evaluating actual performance against targets and budget,
assessing historical performance over reporting periods, assessing management
performance and assessing operating performance against other companies. This
information also aids management and the Board of Directors in decision-making
and allocation of resources. A material limitation of these financial measures
is that some or all of such special charges include actual cash outlays and
one-time gains include actual cash inflow and such measures do not reflect
actual GAAP amounts. Management compensates for such limitations by clarifying
that these measures are only one operating metric used for internal financial
analysis and planning purposes and should not be considered in isolation, and by
providing the corresponding GAAP financial measure.
The Company also uses the non-GAAP financial measure which excludes the effect
in 2005 of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (AJCA). Management believes
that given the unique nature of this item, including this information without
the impact of repatriation in the prior year period is more representative of
the Company's operational performance and effective tax rate and may assist
investors in evaluating the Company's period to period financial results, in a
manner consistent with how management has evaluated such performance.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., dated
August 7, 2007.
SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: August 7, 2007 By: /s/ Douglas J. Wetmore
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Name: Douglas J. Wetmore
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IFF REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTER 2007 RESULTS
New York, August 7, 2007 - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF),
a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances, today reported growth in
sales and net income for the second quarter of 2007. Earnings per share were
$.87 in the quarter, representing a 30 percent increase from the second quarter
of 2006. The second quarter included the benefit of a tax ruling relating to
prior years; as a result, accrued tax liabilities were reduced, increasing net
income and earnings per share in the quarter by $10 million and $.11,
respectively. On a comparable basis, excluding this tax adjustment, the 2007
second quarter earnings per share would have been $.76, representing a 13
percent gain over the 2006 quarter.
"We are pleased with the continued growth in sales, operating profit and
earnings. During this second quarter, we made progress against our business
priorities, which include focusing on our customers and building a stronger
organization," said Robert M. Amen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IFF.
"Looking ahead, we believe we are well-positioned to continue to grow in line
with our goals. Our recent share repurchase and dividend announcement
underscores our confidence in our ability to build shareholder value and invest
for our growth."
Sales rose 8 percent in the second quarter to $574 million compared to $531
million in the prior year period. Sales benefited from the generally weaker U.S.
dollar, mainly against the Euro and Pound Sterling; at comparable exchange
rates, sales would have increased 5 percent over the 2006 quarter.
Flavor sales grew 11 percent, due to new wins and volume growth. Flavor
sales increased in each region, both in local currency and dollars.
Fragrance sales increased 6 percent, led by 11 percent growth in fine fragrance
and beauty care sales, as a result of new product introductions and the
continued success of existing creations. Functional fragrance and ingredient
sales increased 4 percent and 1 percent, respectively.
Second Quarter 2007 Highlights
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- Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, totaled 42.9%, the same as the
prior year quarter. The sales growth drove improved expense absorption,
most notably in flavors; lower selling prices for fragrance ingredients and
the impact of scaling up production in the new fragrance ingredient
facility in China offset this improvement.
- Selling and Administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 15.9%
in the current quarter compared to 16.5% in the prior year quarter,
reflecting good cost control.
- Interest expense increased by $2 million from the prior year, primarily due
to higher average interest rates on borrowings; the average interest rate
for the second quarter was 4.2% compared to 3.3% for the 2006 quarter.
- The effective tax rate for the quarter was 19% compared to 28% in the prior
year quarter, reflecting the above tax ruling benefit. The tax rate
benefited by 11 percentage points resulting from the reversal of $10
million of previously established tax accruals no longer required based on
rulings obtained from applicable tax jurisdictions.
About International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
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IFF is a leading creator of flavors and fragrances used in a wide variety of
consumer products and packaged goods. Consumers experience these unique scents
and tastes in fine fragrances and beauty care, detergents and household goods,
as well as beverages, confectionary and food products. The Company leverages its
competitive advantages of brand understanding and consumer insight combined with
its focus on R&D and innovation, to provide customers with differentiated
product offerings. A member of the S&P 500 Index, IFF has sales, manufacturing
and creative facilities in 30 countries worldwide. For more information, please
visit our Web site at www.iff.com.
Audio Web Cast
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An audio Web cast, to discuss the Company's second quarter 2007 financial
results and outlook, will be held today at 10:00 a.m. ET. Interested parties can
access the Web cast and accompanying slide presentation on the Company's Web
site at www.iff.com, under the Investor Relations section. For those unable to
listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available on the Company's Web
site approximately one hour after the event and will remain available on the IFF
Web site until 11:59 p.m. on August 21, 2007.
Cautionary Statement Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
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Statements in this report, which are not historical facts or information, are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on
management's current assumptions, estimates and expectations. Certain of such
forward-looking information may be identified by such terms as "expect",
"believe", "outlook," "guidance," "may," and similar terms or variations
thereof. All information concerning future revenues, tax rates or benefits,
interest savings, earnings and other future financial results or financial
position, constitutes forward-looking information. Such forward-looking
statements involve significant risks, uncertainties and other factors. Actual
results of the Company may differ materially from any future results expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among
others, the following: general economic and business conditions in the Company's
markets, including economic, population health and political uncertainties;
interest rates; the price, quality and availability of raw materials; the
Company's ability to implement its business strategy, including the achievement
of anticipated cost savings, profitability and growth targets; the impact on
cash and the impact of increased borrowings related to the July 2007 announced
share repurchase program; the impact of currency fluctuation or devaluation in
the Company's principal foreign markets and the success of the Company's hedging
and risk management strategies; the outcome of uncertainties related to
litigation; uncertainties related to any potential claims and rights of
indemnification or other recovery for customer and consumer reaction to its
earlier contamination issue; the impact of possible pension funding obligations
and increased pension expense on the Company's cash flow and results of
operations; and the effect of legal and regulatory proceedings, as well as
restrictions imposed on the Company, its operations or its representatives by
foreign governments. The Company intends its forward-looking statements to speak
only as of the time of such statements and does not undertake or plan to update
or revise them as more information becomes available or to reflect changes in
expectations, assumptions or results.
Any public statements or disclosures by IFF following this release that modify
or impact any of the outlook or other forward-looking statements contained in or
accompanying this release or as part of the webcast will be deemed to modify or
supersede such outlook or other forward-looking statements in or accompanying
this release or the webcast.
Investor Contact: Yvette Rudich
Director of Corporate Communications
212-708-7164
Media Contact: Melissa Sachs
Manager, Corporate Communications
212-708-7278
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Consolidated Income Statement
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2006 2007 % Change 2006 2007 % Change
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Net sales $530,505 $573,726 8% $1,041,937 $1,139,827 9%
Cost of goods sold 302,889 327,668 8% 597,707 657,050 10%
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Gross margin on sales 227,616 246,058 8% 444,230 482,777 9%
Research & development 45,588 48,760 7% 91,190 95,392 5%
Selling and administrative 87,684 91,198 4% 173,272 182,469 5%
Amortization 3,711 3,555 -4% 7,421 7,111 -4%
Restructuring and other charges (304) - 357 -
Interest expense 6,300 8,396 33% 11,673 16,710 43%
Other expense (income), net (286) (2,819) 153 (2,986)
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Pretax income 84,923 96,968 14% 160,164 184,081 15%
Income taxes 23,741 18,596 -22% 45,292 43,020 -5%
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Net income $61,182 $78,372 28% $114,872 $141,061 23%
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Earnings per share - basic $0.67 $0.88 31% $1.26 $1.58 25%
Earnings per share - diluted $0.67 $0.87 30% $1.25 $1.56 25%
Average shares outstanding
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(in thousands):
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Basic 90,869 89,174 -2% 91,202 89,276 -2%
Diluted 91,787 90,124 -2% 91,997 90,391 -2%
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
December 31, June 30,
2006 2007
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Cash & cash equivalents $ 114,508 $ 124,171
Short term investments 604 583
Receivables 405,302 479,360
Inventories 446,606 454,737
Other current assets 112,783 95,465
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Total current assets 1,079,803 1,154,316
Property, plant and equipment, net 495,124 482,861
Goodwill and other intangibles, net 745,716 738,605
Other assets 158,261 171,206
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Total assets $ 2,478,904 $ 2,546,988
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Bank borrowings, overdrafts
and current portion of long-term debt $ 15,897 $ 18,982
Other current liabilities 430,874 332,965
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Total current liabilities 446,771 351,947
Long-term debt 791,443 785,774
Non-current liabilities 335,522 414,611
Shareholders' equity 905,168 994,656
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,478,904 $ 2,546,988
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
June 30, June 30,
2006 2007
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $114,872 $141,061
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization 44,602 42,287
Deferred income taxes 329 4,629
Gain on disposal of assets (3,881) (6,737)
Equity based compensation 8,094 8,248
Changes in assets and liabilities
Current receivables (60,327) (54,058)
Inventories 1,163 (1,258)
Current payables (2,336) (38,535)
Changes in other assets 16,358 2,361
Changes in other liabilities 1,886 1,836
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Net cash provided by operations 120,760 99,834
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Net change in short-term investments 25 (311)
Additions to property, plant and equipment (19,806) (21,331)
Proceeds from disposal of assets 6,504 8,751
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Net cash used in investing activities (13,277) (12,891)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash dividends paid to shareholders (33,990) (37,230)
Net change in bank borrowings and overdrafts (32,508) (496)
Net change in commercial paper outstanding 281,521 -
Repayments of long-term debt (499,306) -
Proceeds from issuance of stock under stock-based
compensation plans 23,146 36,461
Excess tax benefits on stock options exercised 205 3,914
Purchase of treasury stock (91,315) (80,711)
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Net cash used in financing activities (352,247) (78,062)
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Effect of exchange rates changes on cash and cash equivalents 2,052 782
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (242,712) 9,663
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 272,545 114,508
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $29,833 $124,171
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