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
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.
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| Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '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% |
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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.