IFF divests Food Ingredients business to CVC Capital Partners in a $4.3B deal, netting $3.8B in cash.

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  "company": {
    "name": "International Flavors & Fragrances",
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    "excerpts": "On May 28, 2026, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (“IFF” or the “Company”) entered into a Transaction Agreement (the “Transaction Agreement”) with Foxtrot US Bidco, Inc. (“Buyer”) and Foxtrot Midco LP (“Buyer Parent”), each affiliates of CVC Capital Partners, pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions set forth in the Transaction Agreement, IFF has agreed to sell to Buyer the Company’s Food Ingredients business (the “Business”) in a transaction valuing the Business at approximately $4.3 billion (the “Transaction”).",
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    "filing_date": "2026-06-01",
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