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Bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies

International Flavors & Fragrances Bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies increased by 5.6% to $19.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.8%, from $17.00M to $19.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies shows a downward trend with a -6.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests rising legal risk or more aggressive litigation defense strategies, while a decrease may indicate the resolution of legal disputes or reduced exposure to contingent liabilities.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the total value of bank guarantees issued and company assets pledged as collateral to support leg...

Peer comparison

Peers in the specialty chemicals and ingredients sector typically report this under contingent liabilities or restricted assets, with levels varying significantly based on the current litigation landscape.

Metric ID: other_bank_guarantees_and_pledged_assets_to_pursue_defen_6a5c1d

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$22.00M$17.00M$22.00M$17.00M$18.00M$18.00M$19.00M$18.00M$17.00M$17.00M$16.00M$17.00M$7.00M$18.00M$18.00M$19.00M
QoQ Change-22.7%+29.4%-22.7%+5.9%+0.0%+5.6%-5.3%-5.6%+0.0%-5.9%+6.3%-58.8%+157.1%+0.0%+5.6%
YoY Change-18.2%+5.9%-13.6%+5.9%-5.6%-5.6%-15.8%-5.6%-58.8%+5.9%+12.5%+11.8%
Range$7.00M$22.00M
CAGR-3.8%
Avg YoY Growth-6.8%
Median YoY Growth-5.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Flavors & Fragrances's bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies?
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies of $19.00M in Q1 2026.
How has International Flavors & Fragrances's bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies changed year-over-year?
International Flavors & Fragrances's bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies increased by 11.8% year-over-year, from $17.00M to $19.00M.
What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Flavors & Fragrances's bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies has grown at a -6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $22.00M to $18.00M.
What does bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies mean?
The total value of assets or credit lines set aside to cover legal defense costs and potential litigation settlements.