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IFF's Q3 fragrance sales rise in India

31 Oct '05

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Fragrance sales were led by fine fragrance which increased 1 percent in both local currency and dollars; the fine fragrance performance reflected the benefit of new product wins. Chemical sales decreased 5 percent in both local currency and dollars while sales of functional fragrances were flat in both local currency and dollars.

Year-to-date, local currency sales to our 5 largest customers have grown by over 6 percent, following 7 percent growth for the full year 2004.

Sales performance by region for the 2005 third quarter compared to the prior year quarter follows:

India sales increased 16 percent in local currency and 17 percent in reported dollars. This performance was led by an 18 percent local currency increase in flavor sales with fragrance sales increasing 14 percent in comparison to the prior year period. In both flavors and fragrances, the sales performance reflected the benefit of new wins.

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IFF is a leading creator and manufacturer of flavors and fragrances used in a wide variety of consumer products—from fine fragrances and toiletries, to soaps, detergents and other household products, to beverages and food products. IFF is dedicated to The Pursuit of Excellence in every area of its business, using knowledge, creativity, innovation and technology to continually provide customers with the highest quality products and service and superior consumer understanding.

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