International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. reaffirms its previous forecast, stating that the planned asset divestiture is expected to have a significant impact on key financial metrics in 2026.

According to the latest disclosure, the company continues to anticipate that these business divestitures will reduce its annual sales growth rate by approximately 5 percentage points. Meanwhile, the trajectory of adjusted operating EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) growth will also be constrained to the same extent. This forecast reflects the short-term pain the company faces during its business restructuring process, though from a long-term strategic perspective, such asset optimization measures are expected to enhance business focus and profitability. Financial data shows that the 5% negative impact is consistent with the guidance the company previously conveyed to the market, indicating that management maintains a clear understanding of the financial implications of the divestiture process. Investors are closely watching how these strategic adjustments will reshape the company’s core business portfolio and lay a new foundation for future growth.