International Flavors & Fragrances Shares Are Up: Here's Why
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF) shares rose after announcing a new CEO, J. Erik Fyrwald, and reaffirming FY23 guidance. Fyrwald, former CEO of Syngenta, will succeed Frank Clyburn on February 6, 2024. The company expects FY23 sales of $11.3-$11.6 billion and adjusted operating EBITDA at the mid to high end of $1.85-$2.0 billion. IFF sold its Cosmetic Ingredients business for $810 million, expected to close in Q1 2024, and is progressing with further divestitures. IFF also continues its cooperation with Icahn Capital, planning to renominate directors for the 2024 proxy season.
January 12, 2024 | 10:41 am
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc's stock is positively impacted by the appointment of a new CEO and reaffirmation of FY23 guidance, indicating stability and confidence in the company's future.
The appointment of a new CEO often leads to optimism about potential strategic changes and growth, which can positively influence investor sentiment. Reaffirming financial guidance suggests that the company is on track to meet its targets, which is reassuring for investors. The sale of the Cosmetic Ingredients business and ongoing divestitures are seen as steps to optimize the portfolio and strengthen the capital structure, further boosting confidence in the company's financial health.
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