Exhibit 13.1

“ Sensient had a record-breaking year. All our Groups achieved significant growth. Strategic initiatives position the Company for future success in markets around the world.”

Kenneth P. Manning
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
in thousands except per share, employee and shareholder data

Years ended December 31,		2010				2009				% Change
Results of operations
Revenue		$	1,328,180			$	1,201,412				11	%
Operating Income			174,577				146,963				19	%
Net Earnings			107,144				86,561				24	%
Per common share
Net Earnings:
Basic		$	2.18			$	1.79				22	%
Diluted			2.17				1.78				22	%
Dividends			0.79				0.76				4	%
Book Value			19.70				18.49				7	%
Other information
Capital Expenditures		$	55,823			$	47,716
Depreciation and Amortization		$	43,423			$	42,183
Total Debt		$	349,810			$	428,033
Number of Employees			3,618				3,570
Number of Shareholders of Record			2,977				3,082
Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic			49,138				48,379
Diluted			49,424				48,641

 

March 15, 2011

2010 was a record year for Sensient Technologies Corporation. We earned all-time record revenue of $1.33 billion, an increase of 10.6% over 2009. The Company’s net earnings reached $107.1 million, which is also an all-time high.

A Record Year

Sensient’s record financial performance in 2010 reflects our Company’s fundamental strengths: we have leading-edge products, worldwide reach, disciplined leadership and a strong balance sheet. All our Groups contributed to the Company’s growth, with the Color Group delivering double digit percentage revenue increases.

Sensient continued to execute our long-term strategic plan in 2010 without interruption. Our well-executed strategic initiatives position Sensient for sustained and robust growth as the global economy recovers.

Wall Street and the larger investment community took notice of Sensient’s strong performance. As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s market capitalization was $1.8 billion, which represents a 42% increase in value compared to December 31, 2009.

On January 21, 2011, the Board of Directors announced an increase in the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock to 21 cents per share. We believe that shareholders should benefit directly from our continued strong performance. Sensient’s dividend has risen more than 40% over the past five years.

Operating from a Position of Financial Strength

In 2010, Sensient reduced debt by more than $78 million, bringing total debt to $350 million. For the first time since 1999, the Company’s total debt has been reduced below $400 million. Sensient’s total debt to total capital is now below 27%.

Sensient’s financial strength allowed us to make key investments in advanced technology and facilities improvements in 2010. These investments are critical to future growth, and we will continue to make strategic capital investments moving forward.

Leading Products for Global Markets

Sensient is a leading global developer, manufacturer and distributor of advanced color, flavor and fragrance systems for manufacturers worldwide. Our products contribute to the success of thousands of consumer goods representing some of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient’s value-added systems are found in food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, inkjet inks and many other consumer and industrial products.

In recent years, Sensient has capitalized on the growing global market for natural colors and flavors. Developing high-performance natural products for large-scale industrial use is a challenging task requiring advanced scientific techniques. Today, no competitor’s offerings exceed the quality of Sensient’s natural color and flavor systems.

Sensient’s proprietary CO₂ extraction capabilities produce natural flavor systems used by a wide range of customers. Our emulsion and micro-emulsion technologies provide the foundation of advanced natural color systems used by manufacturers of foods, beverages and cosmetics.

The Company also continues to achieve substantial growth in several non-food sectors with global markets. Our inkjet ink business benefited in 2010 from strong demand for our printing inks. Sensient’s inkjet technology

is also used by manufacturers of textiles and sports equipment.

Sensient continues to see growth and opportunity in the worldwide market for pharmaceutical colors and coatings. Sales of natural and synthetic systems for cosmetics are also increasing at a significant rate. We expect revenues from pharmaceutical and cosmetics systems to grow in both established markets and developing nations.

The Company’s product mix reflects the breadth and depth of Sensient’s technological capabilities. We maintain technical services, labs and pilot plants at locations around the world. Our R&D capabilities enable us to customize and extend key products, as well as to develop entirely new offerings.

Strategic Investments in Facilities

Sensient has made strategic capital investments at several facilities so that customers worldwide have greater access to our leading technologies and product development services.

In St. Louis, our investments will significantly increase manufacturing capacity for pharmaceutical coatings and natural food colors. We also enhanced product development and manufacturing capabilities for savory flavors and extractions at our Indianapolis facility.

Sensient recently opened an extensive, state-of-the-art facility in Guangzhou, China. This location brings key Sensient technical operations, including aseptic processing and emulsion production, to one of the most dynamic markets in the world. We conduct business from five locations in China: Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Qingdao.

Extending Sales to New Locations

For more than a decade, Sensient has been expanding our global presence. We are a highly regarded development partner and supplier among manufacturers in leading European, Latin American and Asian markets. In 2010, more than 60% of our revenues came from sales outside the United States.

Sensient is now reaching key secondary markets through our extended distribution system. We have added several new locations in Central Europe and Scandinavia.

Looking Forward

Sensient’s solid financial position, disciplined operations and leading technology-based products all contributed to our success in 2010. We have continued to stay the course in a challenging economic environment.

The Company’s strategic initiatives, sound investments and geographic expansion position us to succeed. I am very optimistic about Sensient’s future opportunities.

Sincerely,

Kenneth P. Manning
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

BUSINESS PROFILE

Sensient develops, manufactures and distributes flavor and fragrance systems that are found in thousands of consumer products worldwide. The Company’s specialty systems are essential components of food, beverage, household and personal care products. Sensient’s value-added flavors and fragrances enable our customers to excel in highly competitive global markets.

STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES

	•		Complete product line of proprietary flavors and ingredient systems
	•		Industry-leading extraction and reaction flavor technologies
	•		Technical capabilities for product development, extension and customization
	•		Extensive international sales and technical resources

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient is a leading developer, producer and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company’s high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, inks for commercial and consumer printers, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES

	•		A broad product mix serving global markets and multiple regulatory environments
	•		Advanced natural color technologies in North America and Europe
	•		Expanding technical and manufacturing capabilities in natural colors, pharmaceutical colors and coatings and commercial and desktop inks
	•		Leading pigment dispersion, emulsion and coating technology expertise

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

In 2010, Sensient achieved record revenue of $1.33 billion and record earnings of $107.1 million. Sensient increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.21 per share of common stock on January 21, 2011, allowing shareholders to immediately benefit from the Company’s success. The dividend has increased by more than 40% over the last five years. The Company had record cash flow of $155.7 million in 2010 and reduced debt by $78 million, bringing total debt-to-capital down to 26.2%. We see no obstacles to our future financial performance.

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient continues to expand sales of our industry-leading natural food and beverage color systems. Sensient is one of the largest and most advanced natural color providers in the world. The Company uses several advanced technologies to produce high-performance natural colors for the global marketplace. In 2010, Sensient expanded R&D and manufacturing capabilities at our main North American color facility in St. Louis, which is the largest color plant in the world. We completed significant improvements to facilities in Germany, Italy and China. The Company also develops and manufactures color systems at facilities in Australia, Brazil, the United Kingdom and other nations.

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient’s advanced flavor technologies enable us to extend a broad base of flavor systems as well as create entirely new products. The Company’s flavor systems enhance the products of food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. We recently implemented extraction technology that produces significantly more robust flavors than traditional extracts. Sensient’s combination of product depth, industry-leading facilities and global reach helps win new business and makes us a supplier of choice among leading multinationals.

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient develops high-quality colors and fine chemicals for numerous manufacturing sectors with worldwide markets. The Company’s high-performance inks are used by makers of commercial and consumer inkjet printers, packaging, sports equipment and textiles. We also produce highly purified chemicals called organic photo conductors (OPCs) that are fundamental to the operation of laser printers and photocopiers. Other Sensient color technologies are used in household and institutional cleaners, agricultural applications and many other products.

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient continues to find significant growth in the global market for colors used in pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturing. The Company’s natural and synthetic color and coating systems for pharmaceuticals are increasingly sought by customers in North America, Asia and Europe. Sensient also develops and markets advanced systems for cosmetics to meet a growing global demand for health and beauty products. In 2010, the Company’s cosmetics and pharmaceutical businesses both achieved double digit percentage sales growth.

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient’s global reach enables us to meet diverse customer needs, access key markets and differentiate our Company from competitors. Sensient now operates from 75 locations in 35 nations. Sensient recently opened a new flagship facility in Guangzhou, China. This location positions us for growth in China with advanced research, application development and production capabilities. The Company also expanded our St. Louis facility to increase manufacturing capacity for natural colors and pharmaceutical coatings. Sensient recently established locations in several growing European markets as well, including Poland, Romania and the Ukraine.

FINANCIAL REVIEW 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

19		Management’s Discussion & Analysis of Operations & Financial Condition
27		Consolidated Statements of Earnings
28		Consolidated Balance Sheets
29		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
30		Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
32		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
46		Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
47		Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
48		Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
49		Quarterly Data
49		Common Stock Prices and Dividends
49		Company Stock Performance
50		Five Year Review
52		Directors & Officers
Inside back cover		Investor Information

Management’s Discussion & Analysis of Operations & Financial Condition		Sensient Technologies Corporation Annual Report 2010

OVERVIEW

For the year ended December 31, 2010, Sensient Technologies Corporation (the “Company”) reported record revenue at the consolidated level and at each of its groups. Earnings per share reached new all-time highs for each quarter and for the year in 2010. The Company also continued to strengthen its financial position in 2010. Cash flows from operating activities were up 12.6% to a record level, allowing the Company to reduce debt by over $78 million in 2010 and more than $130 million in the last two years. The Company continued to expand its geographical presence through its extended distribution system by opening new locations in Central Europe in 2010.

In 2010, the Company finalized the insurance settlements for the environmental claims related to the $11.3 million of charges (fourteen cents per share after tax) recorded in 2009. Additional insurance proceeds received during the current year on this matter increased 2010 operating profit by $1.5 million (two cents per share after tax). The following table summarizes the impact of the settlement of environmental claims on Sensient’s operating income and diluted earnings per share:

		2010								2009
(in thousands						Diluted								Diluted
except per		Operating				Earnings				Operating				Earnings
share amounts)		Income				per Share				Income				per Share
As reported		$	174,577			$	2.17			$	146,963			$	1.78
Settlement charges (gain)			(1,458	)			(0.02	)			11,297				0.14
		$	173,119			$	2.15			$	158,260			$	1.92

Revenue
(In Billions)

Consolidated revenue was $1.33 billion in 2010, an increase of 10.6% from $1.20 billion reported in 2009. Sensient’s operating income was $174.6 million in 2010, up 18.8% from $147.0 million in 2009. Excluding the impact of the settlement of environmental claims, operating income was up 9.4%. The impact of foreign currency translation increased revenue and operating income by approximately 1%. Diluted earnings per share, as reported, were $2.17 in 2010 compared to $1.78 in 2009. Excluding the impact of the settlement of environmental claims, diluted earnings per share were up 12.0%. Cash flows from operating activities were $155.7 million, an increase of 12.6% from $138.3 million reported in 2009. Total debt was reduced by $78.2 million during 2010 as a result of the strong cash flow. Sensient’s debt to capital ratio improved to 26.2% at December 31, 2010, compared to 32.0% at the end of 2009.

Additional information on these items is included in the Results of Operations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

2010 vs. 2009

Sensient’s revenue increased 10.6% in 2010 to $1.33 billion from $1.20 billion in 2009. Revenue in the Flavors & Fragrances Group was $809.1 million in 2010, an increase of 4.7% from $772.9 million in 2009. Color Group revenue of $447.5 million was 19.4% higher than 2009 revenue of $374.8 million. Corporate and Other revenue, which includes the Company’s operations in the Asia Pacific region and China, increased 28.0% in 2010. The impact of foreign currency translation increased consolidated revenue in 2010 by less than 1%. Additional information on group results can be found in the Segment Information section.

The Company’s gross margin was 30.7% in both 2010 and 2009. The impact of increased selling prices and favorable product mix was offset by the impact of higher raw material and manufacturing costs in 2010.

Selling and administrative expense as a percent of revenue was 17.6% in 2010 compared to 18.5% in 2009. In 2009, the Company recorded charges of approximately $11.3 million, or 0.9% of revenue, for the settlement of environmental claims against the Company. The Company also recorded a gain in 2010 of $1.5 million due to additional insurance proceeds received on the environmental claims. The increase of selling and

Management’s Discussion & Analysis
of Operations & Financial Condition (continued)

administrative expenses in 2010 was attributable to the expansion of the Company’s sales force to penetrate new geographical markets in Central Europe. Sensient expects to realize benefits from this geographical expansion in 2011.

Operating income was $174.6 million in 2010 compared to $147.0 million in 2009, an increase of 18.8%. Approximately half of the increase is due to higher sales and the remaining amount is due to the impact of the prior year environmental settlement. Additional information on group results can be found in the Segment Information section.

Interest expense decreased 14.3% to $20.4 million in 2010 from $23.8 million in 2009. The decrease is due to lower average outstanding debt balances partially offset by higher interest rates.

The effective income tax rate was 30.5% in 2010 and 29.7% in 2009. The effective tax rates for both 2010 and 2009 were reduced by discrete items, including the favorable resolution of prior years’ tax matters. In total, these discrete items reduced the effective tax rate for 2010 and 2009 by 2.4% and 2.5%, respectively.

		2010				2009
Rate excluding discrete items			32.9	%			32.2	%
Discrete items			(2.4	%)			(2.5	%)
Reported effective tax rate			30.5	%			29.7	%

The effective tax rate for 2011 is expected to be approximately 33% prior to the recording of any discrete items.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company determines its operating segments based on information utilized by the chief operating decision maker to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company’s reportable segments consist of the Flavors & Fragrances Group and the Color Group. The results of two additional operating segments, the Asia Pacific Group and the China Group, are reported in the Corporate and Other segment.

Flavors & Fragrances Revenue for the Flavors & Fragrances Group for 2010 increased 4.7% to $809.1 million from $772.9 million in 2009. The Group reported higher volumes ($41.9 million) partially offset by lower selling prices ($6.5 million). The higher volumes occurred primarily in North America, both in traditional flavors and in dehydrated flavors, and in Europe. The decrease in revenue due to lower selling prices was primarily related to dehydrated flavors in North America partially offset by higher selling prices in Europe.

Gross margin was 26.4% of revenue in 2010 and 27.3% in 2009. The decrease is primarily due to the lower selling prices in dehydrated flavors combined with higher manufacturing costs in traditional flavors. Sensient also was negatively impacted by higher raw materials costs in dehydrated flavors in the first part of 2010 but realized improvement in this area as the year progressed and expects continued improvement in 2011.

The Flavors & Fragrances Group operating income was $122.0 million in 2010 compared to $124.5 million in 2009. The decrease in operating profit was related to operations in North America ($4.1 million) and Europe ($1.0 million) partially offset by higher operating profit in Latin America ($1.0 million) and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($1.6 million). The lower profit in North America was primarily related to the lower margin in the first part of the year for dehydrated flavors discussed above. The lower profit in Europe was primarily driven by higher manufacturing costs partially offset by higher selling prices. The higher profit in Latin America was primarily driven by lower raw material costs. Operating income as a percent of revenue was 15.1% in 2010 and 16.1% in 2009 primarily for the reasons discussed above.

Color The Color Group revenue increased 19.4% in 2010 to $447.5 million from $374.8 million in 2009. The increase in revenue was driven by higher sales of food and beverage colors ($41.3 million) combined with higher sales of non-food colors ($31.1 million). The higher sales of food and beverage colors were driven by higher volumes across all major markets and higher selling prices. The higher sales of non-food colors were primarily due to increased volume across all the major product lines.

Gross margin for the Color Group increased 70 basis points to 34.4% in 2010 compared to 33.7% in 2009. Higher selling prices more than offset increased raw material and manufacturing costs.

Sensient Technologies Corporation Annual Report 2010

Color Group operating income increased 31.9% to $77.4 million from $58.7 million in 2009. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to higher sales of food and beverage colors ($11.7 million) and non-food colors ($7.3 million). The higher operating income from food and beverage colors was primarily due to the impact of higher selling prices and volumes partially offset by higher raw material costs. The increase in operating income for non-food colors was primarily due to the higher volumes. Operating income as a percent of revenue increased 160 basis points to 17.3% from 15.7% in 2009 primarily due to the reasons described above.

2009 vs. 2008

The Company reported revenue in 2009 of $1.20 billion versus $1.25 billion in 2008. Revenue in the Flavors & Fragrances Group was $772.9 million compared to $800.8 million in 2008. Color Group revenue was $374.8 million and $402.4 million in 2009 and 2008, respectively. Corporate and Other revenue, which includes the Company’s operations in the Asia Pacific region and China, increased 2.9% in 2009. The impact of foreign currency translation decreased consolidated revenue in 2009 by approximately $53.5 million, or 4.3%. In local currency, consolidated revenue was up 0.2% in 2009. Additional information on group results can be found in the Segment Information section.

The Company’s gross margin increased 30 basis points to 30.7% in 2009, from 30.4% in 2008. Selling prices were increased and more than offset the impact of higher raw material costs in 2009. Gross margin was also positively impacted as benefits from lower energy costs were recognized.

Selling and administrative expense as a percent of revenue was 18.5% in 2009 compared to 17.5% in 2008. In 2009, the Company recorded charges for the proposed settlement of legal claims against the Company related to the General Colors Company Superfund site in Camden, New Jersey. The amount of the charges was approximately $11.3 million, or 0.9% of revenue.

Operating income was $147.0 million in 2009 compared to $161.6 million in 2008. The lower operating income was attributable to the charges related to the proposed legal settlements discussed above and the negative impact of foreign currency translation of $9.1 million. Higher profits from selling price increases were partially offset by lower volumes because of decreased demand and customer inventory destocking. Additional information on group results can be found in the Segment Information section.

Interest expense decreased 26.4% to $23.8 million in 2009 from $32.3 million in 2008. The decrease is due to lower rates and lower average outstanding debt balances.

The effective income tax rate was 29.7% in both 2009 and 2008. The effective tax rates for both 2009 and 2008 were reduced by discrete items, including the favorable resolution of prior years’ tax matters. In addition, the rate in 2008 was lowered by the reduction of certain valuation allowances related to the expected use of tax losses and because of tax rate changes that impacted the future benefit of certain deferred tax assets. In total, these discrete items reduced the effective tax rate for 2009 and 2008 by 2.5% and 2.7%, respectively.

		2009				2008
Rate excluding discrete items			32.2	%			32.4	%
Discrete items			(2.5	%)			(2.7	%)
Reported effective tax rate			29.7	%			29.7	%

The rate excluding discrete items in 2009 was lowered by recognition of the tax benefits on the charges taken for the proposed settlement of legal claims.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Flavors & Fragrances The Flavors & Fragrances Group revenue for the year ended December 31, 2009, decreased 3.5% to $772.9 million from $800.8 million in 2008. The unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation decreased revenue by $31.6 million, or 4.0%. Increases in selling prices ($29.0 million) were partially offset by lower volumes ($25.3 million). The increased selling prices occurred in all regions of the Group. The volume decrease occurred primarily in North America and was due to soft customer demand and inventory destocking. Demand was partly impacted by a decrease in customer new product introductions in 2009.

Management’s Discussion & Analysis
of Operations & Financial Condition (continued)

Gross margin increased 100 basis points in 2009 to 27.3% from 26.3% in 2008. Increases in selling prices more than offset higher raw material costs and the impact of unfavorable product mix.

The Flavors & Fragrances Group operating income was $124.5 million in 2009 compared to $123.5 million in 2008. Excluding the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation of $4.7 million, operating profit increased $5.7 million. The increase in operating income was due to Europe ($2.7 million), Latin America ($1.6 million) and North America ($1.5 million) primarily driven by higher selling prices partially offset by increased raw material costs. Operating income as a percent of revenue increased 70 basis points to 16.1% from 15.4% in 2008 primarily for the reasons discussed above.

Color Revenue for the Color Group was $374.8 million compared to $402.4 million in 2008. The unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates decreased revenue by approximately $22.2 million, or 5.5%. In addition, lower sales of non-food colors ($7.7 million) were partially offset by higher sales of food and beverage colors ($2.3 million). The higher sales of food and beverage colors were driven by higher selling prices across all markets partially offset by lower volumes in North America. The decreased sales of non-food colors were primarily related to lower volume. Most product lines in 2009 were impacted by soft demand and customer inventory destocking. The soft demand is partly due to a decrease in customer new product introductions during 2009.

Debt to Total Capital
(At December 31)

Gross margin for the Color Group was 33.7% in 2009 compared to 35.1% in 2008. Higher raw material costs were partially offset by higher selling prices. Raw material costs improved as the year progressed, and in the fourth quarter of 2009 raw material costs were favorable in comparison to the prior year fourth quarter.

Color Group operating income was $58.7 million compared to $71.6 million in 2008. Excluding the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation of $4.0 million, operating income decreased $6.8 million in non-food colors and $2.1 million in food colors. The lower operating income in non-food colors was primarily due to soft demand, customer inventory destocking and higher raw material costs. The lower operating income in food colors was primarily due to higher raw material costs and lower volumes due to soft demand and customer inventory destocking partially offset by higher selling prices. Operating income as a percent of revenue was 15.7% compared to 17.8% in 2008 primarily due to the reasons described above.

LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL POSITION

The Company’s financial position remains strong, enabling it to meet cash requirements for operations, capital expansion programs and dividend payments to shareholders. The Company intends to fund working capital requirements, principal and interest payments, acquisitions (if any) and other liabilities with cash provided by operations, to the extent available, and short-term and long-term borrowings under new and existing credit facilities.

The Company’s ratio of debt to total capital improved to 26.2% at December 31, 2010, compared to 32.0% and 37.0% at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The improvement in 2010 resulted from both a reduction in debt and an increase in equity. Debt was reduced by $78.2 million since December 31, 2009, and by $130.1 million since December 31, 2008.

In the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the changes in operating assets and liabilities are presented excluding the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, as these do not reflect actual cash flows. Accordingly, the amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows do not necessarily correspond with changes in the operating assets and liabilities that are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Sensient Technologies Corporation Annual Report 2010

Net cash provided by operating activities was $155.7 million in 2010, $138.3 million in 2009 and $87.0 million in 2008. Operating cash flow provided the primary source of funds for operating needs, capital expenditures, shareholder dividends and net debt repayments. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities in 2010 was primarily due to higher earnings. Cash from operating activities was reduced in 2010 due to an increase in net working capital in 2010 as a result of the payment of liabilities related to the environmental settlement, net of insurance receipts, and an increase in accounts receivable related to the higher sales level in 2010.

Capital Expenditures/Depreciation
(In Millions)

Net cash used in investing activities was $55.1 million in 2010, $48.0 million in 2009 and $50.0 million in 2008. Capital expenditures were $55.8 million in 2010, $47.7 million in 2009 and $53.7 million in 2008.

Net cash used in financing activities was $97.5 million in 2010, $80.4 million in 2009 and $38.4 million in 2008. The Company had net reductions in debt of $72.6 million in 2010, $54.5 million in 2009 and $21.6 million in 2008. In each of the last three years, the Company was able to finance capital expenditures and dividend payments and still reduce debt levels. The Company maintains debt levels it considers prudent based on its cash flows, interest coverage and percentage of total debt to total capital.

Dividends Paid Per Share

The Company has paid uninterrupted quarterly cash dividends since commencing public trading in its stock in 1962. The Company’s quarterly dividend was 20 cents per share since the second quarter of 2010 when it was increased from 19 cents per share. Dividends paid per share were 79 cents in 2010, 76 cents in 2009 and 74 cents in 2008. Total dividends paid were $39.0 million, $37.0 million and $35.6 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

With the exception of the increase in raw material costs discussed above, the impact of inflation on both the Company’s financial position and its results of operations has been minimal and is not expected to adversely affect 2011 results.

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

There have been no purchases of Company stock in the last three years. On April 27, 2001, the Board approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to 5.0 million shares of Company stock in addition to amounts remaining from prior Board authorizations. As of December 31, 2010, 3.0 million shares were available to be repurchased under existing authorizations. The Company’s share repurchase program has no expiration date.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In preparing the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., management is required to make estimates and assumptions that have an impact on the asset, liability, revenue and expense amounts reported. These estimates can also affect supplemental information disclosures of the Company, including information about contingencies, risk and financial condition. The Company believes, given current facts and circumstances, that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, adhere to accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. and are consistently applied. Inherent in the nature of an estimate or assumption is the fact that actual results may differ from estimates and estimates may vary as

Management’s Discussion & Analysis
of Operations & Financial Condition (continued)

new facts and circumstances arise. The Company makes routine estimates and judgments in determining the net realizable value of accounts receivable, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and prepaid expenses. Management believes the Company’s most critical accounting estimates and assumptions are in the following areas:

Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue (net of estimated discounts, allowances and returns) when title passes, the customer is obligated to pay the Company and the Company has no remaining obligations. Such recognition typically corresponds with the shipment of goods.

Goodwill Valuation The Company reviews the carrying value of goodwill annually utilizing several valuation methodologies, including a discounted cash flow model. The Company completed its annual goodwill impairment test under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, in the third quarter of 2010. In conducting its annual test for impairment, the Company estimates the fair value for each of its reporting units and compares each of these values to the net book value of each reporting unit. Fair value is estimated using both a discounted cash flow analysis and an analysis of comparable company market values. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its net book value, no impairment exists. The Company has three reporting units that had goodwill recorded and were tested for impairment. The Flavors and Fragrances reporting unit and the Asia Pacific reporting unit had fair values that were over 100% above their respective net book values. The fair value of the Color reporting unit had a fair value that was over 30% above its net book value. Changes in estimates of future cash flows caused by items such as unforeseen events or changes in market conditions could negatively affect the reporting units’ fair value and result in an impairment charge.

Income Taxes The Company estimates its income tax expense in each of the taxing jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company is subject to a tax audit in each of these jurisdictions, which could result in changes to the estimated tax expense. The amount of these changes would vary by jurisdiction and would be recorded when probable and estimable. These changes could impact the Company’s financial statements. Management has recorded valuation allowances to reduce its deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Examples of deferred tax assets include deductions, net operating losses and tax credits which the Company believes will reduce its future tax payments. In assessing the future realization of these assets, management has considered future taxable income and ongoing tax planning strategies. An adjustment to the recorded valuation allowance as a result of changes in facts or circumstances could result in a significant change in the Company’s tax expense. The Company does not provide for deferred taxes on unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries which are considered to be invested indefinitely.

Commitments and Contingencies The Company is subject to litigation and other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its businesses or arising under provisions related to the protection of the environment. Estimating liabilities and costs associated with these matters requires the judgment of management, who rely in part on information from Company legal counsel. When it is probable that the Company has incurred a liability associated with claims or pending or threatened litigation matters and the Company’s exposure is reasonably estimable, the Company records a charge against earnings. The Company recognizes related insurance reimbursement when receipt is deemed probable. The Company’s estimate of liabilities and related insurance recoveries may change as further facts and circumstances become known.

MARKET RISK FACTORS

The Company is exposed to market risks, including changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates and commodity prices. To manage the volatility relating to these exposures on a consolidated basis, the Company nets the exposures to take advantage of natural offsets. The Company also enters into various derivative transactions for some of the remaining exposures pursuant to the Company’s policies covering hedging practices. The financial impacts of these hedging instruments are offset by corresponding changes in the underlying exposures being hedged.

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The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. Note 1 and Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements include a discussion of the Company’s accounting policies for financial instruments.

A key part of the Company’s strategy is to expand into new geographic markets. Because the Company manufactures and sells its products throughout the world, it is exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates. The major foreign currency exposures involve the markets in Western Europe, Mexico and Canada. The primary purpose of the Company’s foreign currency hedging activities is to protect against the volatility associated with foreign currency sales, purchases of materials, and other assets and liabilities created during the normal course of business. The Company generally utilizes foreign exchange contracts with durations of less than 12 months that may or may not be designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the net fair values of these instruments, based on dealer quotes, were liabilities of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the potential gain or loss in the fair value of the Company’s outstanding foreign exchange contracts, assuming a hypothetical 10% fluctuation in the currencies of such contracts, would be approximately $1.1 million and $2.4 million, respectively. However, any change in the value of the contracts, real or hypothetical, would be significantly offset by a corresponding change in the value of the underlying hedged items. In addition, this hypothetical calculation assumes that each exchange rate would change in the same direction relative to the U.S. dollar.

The Company has certain debt denominated in Swiss Francs and Euros. These non-derivative debt instruments act as partial hedges of the Company’s Swiss Franc and Euro net asset positions. The potential increase or decrease in the annual U.S. dollar interest expense of the Company’s outstanding foreign currency-denominated debt, assuming a hypothetical 10% fluctuation in the currencies of such debt, would be approximately $0.5 million and $0.6 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. However, any change in interest expense from fluctuations in currency, real or hypothetical, would be significantly offset by a corresponding change in the value of the foreign income before interest. In addition, this hypothetical calculation assumes that each exchange rate would change in the same direction relative to the U.S. dollar.

The Company manages its debt structure and interest rate risk through the use of fixed rate and floating rate debt and through the use of derivatives. The Company’s primary exposure is to interest rates in the U.S. and Western Europe. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the potential increase or decrease in annual interest expense, assuming a hypothetical 10% fluctuation in interest rates of floating rate debt, would be approximately $0.2 million in both years.

The Company is the purchaser of certain commodities, such as corn, sugar, soybean meal and fruits. The Company generally purchases these commodities based upon market prices that are established with the vendor as part of the purchase process. In general, the Company does not use commodity financial instruments to hedge commodity prices due to a high correlation between the commodity cost and the ultimate selling price of the Company’s products. On occasion, the Company may enter into non-cancelable forward purchase contracts, as deemed appropriate, to reduce the effect of price fluctuations on future manufacturing requirements.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The Company is subject to certain contractual obligations, including long-term debt, operating leases, manufacturing purchases and pension benefit obligations. The Company has unrecognized tax benefits of $9.4 million as of December 31, 2010. However, the Company cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period of potential cash settlement of the liabilities and, therefore, has not included unrecognized tax benefits in the following table of significant contractual obligations as of December 31, 2010.

Management’s Discussion & Analysis
of Operations & Financial Condition (continued)

PAYMENTS DUE BY PERIOD
(in thousands)		Total				1 year				2-3 years				4-5 years				> 5 years
Long-term debt		$	324,360			$	102,617			$	119,651			$	24,351			$	77,741
Interest payments on long-term debt			53,975				15,851				23,941				12,272				1,911
Operating lease obligations			19,333				6,874				7,030				2,282				3,147
Manufacturing purchase commitments			106,448				91,564				14,884				—				—
Pension funding obligations			56,835				2,697				32,030				5,319				16,789
Total contractual obligations		$	560,951			$	219,603			$	197,536			$	44,224			$	99,588

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2010.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains forward-looking statements that reflect management’s current assumptions and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, Company performance and financial results. Forward-looking statements include statements in the future tense, statements referring to any period after December 31, 2010, and statements including the terms “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate” and other similar terms that express expectations as to future events or conditions. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed in those statements. A variety of factors could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results. These factors and assumptions include the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company’s customers; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company’s various productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts; changes in costs of raw materials and energy; industry and economic factors related to the Company’s domestic and international business; competition from other suppliers of colors, flavors and fragrances; growth or contraction in markets for products in which the Company competes; terminations and other changes in customer relationships; industry acceptance of price increases; currency exchange rate fluctuations; cost and availability of credit; and the matters discussed above including the critical accounting policies described therein. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

Consolidated Statements of Earnings		Sensient Technologies Corporation Annual Report 2010

(in thousands except per share amounts) Years ended December 31,		2010				2009				2008
Revenue		$	1,328,180			$	1,201,412			$	1,252,620
Cost of products sold			919,821				832,382				871,754
Selling and administrative expenses			233,782				222,067				219,267
Operating Income			174,577				146,963				161,599
Interest expense			20,384				23,788				32,306
Earnings Before Income Taxes			154,193				123,175				129,293
Income taxes			47,049				36,614				38,432
Net Earnings		$	107,144			$	86,561			$	90,861
Earnings per share:
Basic		$	2.18			$	1.79			$	1.91
Diluted		$	2.17			$	1.78			$	1.89
Average common shares outstanding:
Basic			49,138				48,379				47,654
Diluted			49,424				48,641				48,131

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands except share and per share amounts) December 31,		2010				2009
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	14,255			$	12,219
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for losses of $3,999 and $3,427, respectively			218,614				200,186
Inventories			392,166				390,011
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			34,676				42,668
Deferred income taxes			12,594				13,025
Total current assets			672,305				658,109
Other assets			36,093				38,349
Intangible assets — at cost, less accumulated amortization of $12,281 and $11,014, respectively			13,219				13,621
Goodwill			445,115				455,995
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Land			49,760				49,429
Buildings			293,605				293,200
Machinery and equipment			648,985				630,420
Construction in progress			32,797				20,211
			1,025,147				993,260
Less accumulated depreciation			(592,611	)			(567,643	)
			432,536				425,617
Total assets		$	1,599,268			$	1,591,691
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable		$	95,852			$	88,915
Accrued salaries, wages and withholdings from employees			26,822				22,568
Other accrued expenses			49,819				64,789
Income taxes			7,120				692
Short-term borrowings			25,450				39,181
Current maturities of long-term debt			—				—
Total current liabilities			205,063				216,145
Deferred income taxes			21,034				12,810
Other liabilities			12,279				14,393
Accrued employee and retiree benefits			52,747				50,796
Long-term debt			324,360				388,852
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.10 a share, authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 53,954,874 shares			5,396				5,396
Additional paid-in capital			89,027				85,504
Earnings reinvested in the business			991,094				922,963
Treasury stock, 4,345,712 and 5,182,710 shares, respectively, at cost			(87,102	)			(103,878	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(14,630	)			(1,290	)
			983,785				908,695
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	1,599,268			$	1,591,691

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		Sensient Technologies Corporation Annual Report 2010

(in thousands) Years ended December 31,		2010				2009				2008
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net earnings		$	107,144			$	86,561			$	90,861
Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			43,423				42,183				44,445
Share-based compensation			5,678				3,860				3,798
Loss on assets			1,382				1,819				1,358
Deferred income taxes			8,685				(3,895	)			3,329
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable			(20,229	)			5,013				(16,908	)
Inventories			(4,191	)			1,190				(40,591	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets			9,370				(14,602	)			(672	)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses			(7,757	)			14,058				(2,216	)
Accrued salaries, wages and withholdings from employees			5,053				(1,557	)			2,084
Income taxes			2,699				965				1,939
Other liabilities			4,468				2,741				(453	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			155,725				138,336				86,974
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment			(55,823	)			(47,716	)			(53,680	)
Proceeds from sale of assets			172				109				2,064
Other investing activities			528				(440	)			1,661
Net cash used in investing activities			(55,123	)			(48,047	)			(49,955	)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from additional borrowings			139,344				222,553				112,514
Debt payments			(211,935	)			(277,064	)			(134,135	)
Dividends paid			(39,013	)			(37,042	)			(35,597	)
Proceeds from options exercised and other equity transactions			14,063				11,185				18,862
Net cash used in financing activities			(97,541	)			(80,368	)			(38,356	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(1,025	)			(6,200	)			(687	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			2,036				3,721				(2,024	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year			12,219				8,498				10,522
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		$	14,255			$	12,219			$	8,498
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest		$	19,932			$	26,982			$	31,975
Income taxes			32,668				36,801				28,424
Capitalized interest			810				840				1,999

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

						Additional
		Common				Paid-in
(in thousands except share and per share amounts)		Stock				Capital
Balances at December 31, 2007		$	5,396			$	75,233
Net earnings
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, arising during the period, net of tax of $13
Reclassification adjustment for cash flow hedges included in net income, net of tax of $3
Pension adjustment, net of tax of $1,473
Foreign currency translation
Total comprehensive income
Cash dividends paid — $0.74 a share
Share-based compensation							4,989
Stock options exercised							2,511
Nonvested stock issued upon vesting							(1,688	)
Benefit plans							173
Other							1,043
Balances at December 31, 2008			5,396				82,261
Net earnings
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, arising during the period, net of tax of $118
Reclassification adjustment for cash flow hedges included in net income, net of tax of $141
Pension adjustment, net of tax of $3,329
Foreign currency translation
Total comprehensive income
Cash dividends paid — $0.76 a share
Share-based compensation							4,088
Stock options exercised							901
Nonvested stock issued upon vesting							(1,830	)
Benefit plans							34
Other							50
Balances at December 31, 2009			5,396				85,504
Net earnings
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, arising during the period, net of tax of $90
Reclassification adjustment for cash flow hedges included in net income, net of tax of $41
Pension adjustment, net of tax of $504
Foreign currency translation
Total comprehensive income
Cash dividends paid — $0.79 a share
Share-based compensation							5,746
Stock options exercised							1,365
Nonvested stock issued upon vesting							(4,609	)
Benefit plans							184
Other							837
Balances at December 31, 2010		$	5,396			$	89,027

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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														Accumulated
Earnings														Other				Total
Reinvested in						Treasury Stock								Comprehensive				Comprehensive
the Business						Shares				Amount				Income (Loss)				Income
$	818,180						6,603,650			$	(132,358	)		$	47,970
	90,861																	$	90,861
															(91	)			(91	)
															18				18
															3,574				3,574
															(77,759	)			(77,759	)
																		$	16,603
	(35,597	)
							59,400				(1,191	)
							(759,241	)			15,217
							(84,200	)			1,688
							(21,312	)			427
	873,444						5,798,297				(116,217	)			(26,288	)
	86,561																	$	86,561
															826				826
															(987	)			(987	)
															(6,136	)			(6,136	)
															31,295				31,295
																		$	111,559
	(37,042	)
							11,400				(228	)
							(502,167	)			10,065
							(91,300	)			1,830
							(33,520	)			672
	922,963						5,182,710				(103,878	)			(1,290	)
	107,144																	$	107,144
															628				628
															(284	)			(284	)
															910				910
															(14,594	)			(14,594	)
																		$	93,804
	(39,013	)
							3,400				(68	)
							(582,174	)			11,668
							(229,951	)			4,609
							(28,273	)			567
$	991,094						4,345,712			$	(87,102	)		$	(14,630	)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

1.
Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sensient Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances. The Company uses advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors and other specialty chemicals. The Company’s reportable segments consist of the Flavors & Fragrances and Color Groups, which are managed on a products and services basis. The Asia Pacific and China Groups, which are managed on a geographic basis, are included in Corporate and Other.

Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses during the reporting period and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue (net of estimated discounts, allowances and returns) when title of goods passes, the customer is obligated to pay the Company and the Company has no remaining obligations. Such recognition typically corresponds with the shipment of goods.

Cost of Products Sold Cost of products sold includes materials, labor and overhead expenses incurred in the manufacture of our products. Cost of products sold also includes charges for obsolete and slow moving inventories, as well as costs for quality control, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs, internal transfer costs, other costs of our internal distribution network and costs incurred for shipping and handling. The Company records fees billed to customers for shipping and handling as revenue.

Selling and Administrative Expenses Selling and administrative expenses primarily include the salaries and related costs for executive, finance, accounting, human resources, information technology, research and development and legal personnel as well as salaries and related costs of salespersons and commissions paid to external sales agents.

Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition as cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable Receivables are recorded at their face amount, less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on customer-specific analysis and general matters such as current assessments of past due balances and economic conditions. Specific accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when it is deemed that the receivable is no longer collectible.

Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Market is determined on the basis of estimated realizable values. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method with the exception of certain locations of the Flavors & Fragrances Group where cost is determined using a weighted average method. Inventories include finished and in-process products totaling $261.6 million and $275.5 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and raw materials and supplies of $130.6 million and $114.5 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost reduced by accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful life of the related asset using the straight-line method for financial reporting. The estimated useful lives for buildings and leasehold improvements range from 5 to 40 years. Machinery and equipment have useful lives ranging from 3 to 20 years. Interest costs on significant projects constructed or developed for the Company’s own use are capitalized as part of the asset.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives is evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or when an indicator of impairment occurs. The impairment assessment includes comparing the carrying amount of net assets, including goodwill, of each reporting unit to its respective fair value as of the date of the assessment. Fair value was estimated based upon an evaluation of the reporting unit’s estimated future discounted cash flow as well as the public trading and private transaction valuation multiples for comparable companies. Such determination of fair value yielded no impairment in 2010, 2009 or 2008.

The cost of intangible assets with determinable useful lives is amortized on a straight-line basis to reflect the pattern of economic benefits consumed, ranging from 5 to 20 years. These assets include technological know-how, customer relationships, patents, trademarks and non-compete agreements, among others.

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Impairment of Long-lived Assets The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. The Company performs undiscounted cash flow analyses to determine if potential impairment exists. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on the difference between fair value and carrying value.

Financial Instruments The Company may use derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging currency and interest rate exposures which exist as part of ongoing business operations. As a policy, the Company does not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, nor does the Company hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

Hedge effectiveness is determined by how closely the changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument offset the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. Hedge accounting is permitted only if the hedging relationship is expected to be highly effective at the inception of the transaction and on an ongoing basis. Any ineffective portions are recognized in earnings immediately.

Interest Rate Hedging The Company is exposed to interest rate risk through its corporate borrowing activities. The objective of the Company’s interest rate risk management activities is to manage the levels of the Company’s fixed and floating interest rate exposure to be consistent with the Company’s preferred mix. The interest rate risk management program may include entering into interest rate swaps, which qualify as fair value hedges, when there is a desire to modify the Company’s exposure to interest rates. Gains or losses on fair value hedges are recognized in earnings, net of gains and losses on the fair value of the hedged instruments.

Cash Flow Hedges The primary objectives of the foreign exchange risk management activities are to understand and mitigate the impact of potential foreign exchange fluctuations on the Company’s financial results and its economic well-being. Generally, these risk management transactions involve the use of foreign currency derivatives to protect against exposure resulting from recorded accounts receivable and payable. The Company may utilize forward exchange contracts, generally with maturities of less than 12 months, which qualify as cash flow hedges. These foreign exchange contracts are intended to offset the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on recorded intercompany receivables and payables. Gains and losses on these instruments are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (“OCI”) until the underlying transaction is recognized in earnings.

The Company’s existing cash flow hedges are highly effective. As a result, any current impact on earnings due to cash flow hedge ineffectiveness is immaterial.

Net Investments Hedging The Company may enter into foreign-denominated debt to be used as a non-derivative instrument to hedge the Company’s net investment in foreign subsidiaries. The change in the carrying amount of the foreign-denominated debt on the Company’s books, attributable to changes in the spot foreign exchange rate, is a hedge of the net investment in its foreign subsidiaries. Changes in the fair value of debt designated as a net investment hedge are recorded in foreign currency translation in OCI.

Commodity Purchases The Company purchases certain commodities in the normal course of business that result in physical delivery of the goods and, hence, are excluded from Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

Translation of Foreign Currencies For all significant foreign operations, the functional currency is the local currency. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates. Revenue and expense accounts are translated into U.S. dollars at average exchange rates prevailing during the year. Adjustments resulting from the translation of foreign accounts into U.S. dollars are recorded in foreign currency translation in OCI. Transaction gains and losses that occur as a result of transactions denominated in non-functional currencies are included in earnings and were not significant during the three-year period ended December 31, 2010.

Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight line basis over the vesting period of each award recipient. See Note 5, Share-Based Compensation, for additional information.

Income Taxes The Company recognizes a current tax liability or asset for the estimated taxes payable or refundable on tax returns for the current year and a deferred tax liability or asset for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and carryforwards. The measurement of current and deferred tax liabilities and assets is based on provisions of enacted tax law. Deferred tax assets are reduced, if necessary, by the amount of any tax benefits for which the utilization of the asset is not considered likely.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (CONTINUED)
Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

Earnings Per Share. The difference between basic and diluted EPS is the dilutive effect of stock options and nonvested stock. Diluted EPS assumes that nonvested stock has vested and all dilutive stock options, for which the average market price exceeds the exercise price (in-the-money), are exercised. Stock options for which the exercise price exceeds the average market price (out-of-the-money) have an anti-dilutive effect on EPS, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation. Weighted-average common shares for the computation of EPS were:

(in thousands)		2010				2009				2008
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding			49,138				48,379				47,654
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding			49,424				48,641				48,131

For the years 2010, 2009 and 2008, options for 0.01 million shares, 0.2 million shares and 0.1 million shares, respectively, with weighted-average exercise prices of $30.07, $24.11 and $26.52, respectively, were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock and their inclusion in the calculation would have been anti-dilutive. All earnings per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis unless otherwise noted.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Accumulated OCI is composed primarily of foreign currency translation, minimum pension liability and unrealized gains or losses on cash flow hedges. The components of OCI at December 31 were:

(in thousands)		2010				2009
Foreign currency translation		$	(1,475	)		$	13,140
Pension liability (net of tax)			(13,324	)			(14,255	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax)			169				(175	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(14,630	)		$	(1,290	)

Research and Development Research and development costs are recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the year they are incurred. Research and development costs were $30.6 million, $29.3 million and $28.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Advertising Advertising costs are recorded in selling and administrative expenses as they are incurred. Advertising costs were $1.5 million, $1.1 million and $1.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Environmental Liabilities The Company records liabilities related to environmental remediation obligations when estimated future expenditures are probable and reasonably estimable. Such accruals are adjusted as further information becomes available or as circumstances change. Estimated future expenditures are discounted to their present value when the timing and amount of future cash flows are fixed and readily determinable. Recoveries of remediation costs from other parties, if any, are recognized as assets when their receipt is assured.

Subsequent Events The Company performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date these financial statements were issued.

2.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company does not have any intangible assets other than goodwill that are not subject to amortization. The following table summarizes intangible assets with determinable useful lives by major category as of December 31, 2010 and 2009:

		Weighted Average				2010								2009
(in thousands except weighted		Amortization								Accumulated								Accumulated
average amortization years)		Years				Cost				Amortization				Cost				Amortization
Technological know-how			20.0			$	8,840			$	(4,242	)		$	8,609			$	(3,744	)
Customer relationships			20.0				7,222				(3,078	)			7,185				(2,690	)
Patents, trademarks, non-compete agreements and other			17.5				9,438				(4,961	)			8,841				(4,580	)
Total finite-lived intangibles			19.1			$	25,500			$	(12,281	)		$	24,635			$	(11,014	)

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Amortization of intangible assets was $1.3 million, $1.3 million and $1.6 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Estimated amortization expense each year for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2010, is $1.1 million in each year from 2011 through 2015.

The changes in goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, by reportable business segment, were as follows:

		Flavors &								Corporate
(in thousands)		Fragrances				Color				& Other				Consolidated
Balance as of December 31, 2008		$	131,942			$	304,781			$	3,693			$	440,416
Currency translation impact			7,149				8,472				(42	)			15,579
Balance as of December 31, 2009			139,091				313,253				3,651				455,995
Currency translation impact			(2,699	)			(8,638	)			457				(10,880	)
Balance as of December 31, 2010		$	136,392			$	304,615			$	4,108			$	445,115

3.

Debt

Long-term Debt Long-term debt consisted of the following unsecured obligations at December 31:

(in thousands)		2010				2009
4.91% senior notes due through May 2017		$	110,000			$	—
5.85% Euro-denominated senior notes due November 2013			25,876				27,689
7.31% senior notes due November 2013			25,000				25,000
5.78% Euro-denominated senior notes due November 2011			51,753				55,377
7.17% senior notes due November 2011			30,000				30,000
Floating rate Euro-denominated senior notes			—				27,689
6.68% senior notes due through January 2011			2,143				4,286
6.77% senior notes due through January 2010			—				15,000
Floating rate term loan due June 2012			46,625				99,750
Long-term revolving loan agreement			28,871				98,912
Various other notes			4,092				5,149
			324,360				388,852
Less current maturities			—				—
Total long-term debt		$	324,360			$	388,852

In March 2009, the Company borrowed $105 million under a senior unsecured term loan agreement (“Term Loan”) with a group of five banks. The Term Loan matures on June 15, 2012, and the interest rate on the Term Loan is based on floating rates at the Company’s election of either (1) the higher of (a) the prime rate or (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or (2) a Eurodollar base rate derived from LIBOR plus a margin (initially 225 basis points but subject to adjustment as the Company’s leverage ratio changes). The Company may prepay the Term Loan in whole or in part prior to the maturity date without any penalty.

In November 2009, the Company entered into an agreement to issue U.S. dollar denominated debt totaling $110 million through a private placement of notes with a group of four financial institutions. These notes were issued in May 2010 and have a fixed coupon rate of 4.91% with a final maturity date of May 2017. Proceeds from the sale of the notes have been used to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

The Company has a $300 million multi-currency revolving credit facility with a group of seven banks. This credit facility matures in June 2012 and is unsecured. Interest rates on borrowings with three days notice are determined based upon LIBOR plus a margin subject to adjustment based on the Company’s debt to EBITDA ratio, as defined, or the rating accorded the Company’s senior debt by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, which-

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Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

ever is more favorable to the Company. Without three days notice, interest is based on the higher of the prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%.

The Company’s floating rate long-term Euro-denominated notes, which were paid off on May 28, 2010, had average coupon rates of 2.58% and 3.62% for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The borrowings under the long-term revolving loan agreement had an average interest rate of 0.65% and 0.85% for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The borrowings under the Term Loan had an average interest rate of 2.35% and 2.57% for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The aggregate amounts of contractual maturities on long-term debt each year for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2010, are as follows: 2011, $102.6 million; 2012, $57.4 million; 2013, $62.2 million; 2014, $11.3 million; and 2015, $13.0 million.

The Company has approximately $102.6 million of long-term debt that matures in 2011. It is the Company’s intention to refinance these maturities under the long-term revolving loan agreement and, accordingly, that maturing debt has been classified as long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company has $264.7 million available under the revolving credit facility and $32.5 million available under other lines of credit from several banks at December 31, 2010.

Substantially all of the senior loan agreements contain restrictions concerning interest coverage, borrowings, investments and tangible net worth amounts. The Company is in compliance with all of these restrictions at December 31, 2010. The following table summarizes the Company’s most restrictive loan covenants calculated in accordance with the applicable agreements as of December 31, 2010:

(dollars in thousands)		Actual				Required
Debt to Capital (Maximum)			26.3	%			60.0	%
Debt to EBITDA (Maximum)			1.64				3.50
Net Worth (Minimum)		$	983,785			$	625,000
Interest Coverage (Minimum)			5.98				2.00

The Company has stand-by letters of credit outstanding of $6.4 million and $5.9 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Short-term Borrowings The Company’s short-term borrowings consisted of the following items at December 31:

(in thousands)		2010				2009
Direct borrowings under the revolving loan agreement		$	—			$	25,000
Uncommitted loans			20,476				11,590
Loans of foreign subsidiaries			4,974				2,591
Total		$	25,450			$	39,181

The weighted-average interest rates on short-term borrowings were 2.39% and 1.48% at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

4.

Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activity

The Company may use derivative instruments for the purpose of hedging currency, commodity and interest rate exposures, which exist as part of ongoing business operations. As a policy, the Company does not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, nor does the Company hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. Hedge effectiveness is determined by how closely the changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument offset the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged transaction. Hedge accounting, which generally results in the deferral of derivative gains and losses until such time as the underlying transaction is recognized in net earnings, is permitted only if the hedging relationship is expected to be highly effective at the inception of the transaction and on an ongoing basis. Any ineffective portions are recognized in earnings immediately.

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The Company manages its exposure to foreign exchange risk by the use of forward exchange contracts and foreign currency denominated debt to reduce the effect of fluctuating foreign currencies on short-term foreign currency denominated intercompany transactions, non-functional currency raw material purchases, non-functional currency sales and other known foreign currency exposures. These derivatives may or may not be designated as hedges under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. These forward exchange contracts generally have maturities of less than twelve months. The Company’s primary hedging activities and their accounting treatment are summarized below:

Forward Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedges The forward exchange contracts that have been designated as hedges are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The Company had $10.1 million and $6.3 million of forward exchange contracts, designated as hedges, outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The fair value of these forward exchange contracts was a liability of $0.1 million classified in Other liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of both December 31, 2010 and 2009. The gains or losses on these instruments are deferred in OCI until the underlying transaction is recognized in net earnings. As of December 31, 2010, a gain of $0.2 million was deferred in OCI in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. For the periods ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, gains of $0.3 million and $1.1 million, respectively, were reclassified into net earnings in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Earnings that offset the earnings impact of the related non-functional asset or liability hedged in the same period. Over the next twelve months, the Company expects to reclassify a gain of $0.2 million from OCI into net earnings.

Forward Contracts not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges The Company also utilizes forward exchange contracts that are not designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815. These contracts are marked-to-market in net earnings immediately, at the same time as the non-functional asset or liability is marked-to-market in net earnings. The results of these transactions are not material to the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

Net Investment Hedges The Company has certain debt denominated in Euros and Swiss Francs. These debt instruments have been designated as partial hedges of the Company’s Euro and Swiss Franc net asset positions. Changes in the fair value of this debt attributable to changes in the spot foreign exchange rate are recorded in foreign currency translation in OCI. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the total value of the Company’s Euro and Swiss Franc debt was $106.5 million and $141.7 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the impact of foreign exchange rates on these debt instruments has decreased debt by $6.0 million and increased debt by $3.6 million, respectively, and these amounts have been recorded as foreign currency translation in OCI.

Concentrations of Credit Risk Counterparties to forward exchange contracts consist of large international financial institutions. While these counterparties may expose the Company to potential losses due to the credit risk of non-performance, losses are not anticipated. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited by the large number of customers, generally short payment terms and their dispersion across geographic areas.

5.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company has various stock plans under which employees and directors may be granted nonvested stock, non-qualified stock options or incentive stock options. Upon vesting, the stock options allow the participant to purchase common stock at 100% of the market price on the day the options were granted. No options were granted in 2010 or 2009.

As of December 31, 2010, there were 1.8 million shares available to be granted as future stock options and non-vested stock under existing stock plans. Of the shares available, 1.1 million may be awarded as nonvested stock. Stock options become exercisable over a three-year vesting period, or earlier upon retirement, and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Expense for stock options is recognized on a straight-line basis over three years from the date of grant or over the period from the date of grant until the participant is retirement-eligible, whichever is less. Treasury shares are issued for nonvested stock awards and for the exercise of stock options.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (CONTINUED)
Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

The following table summarizes the transactions involving the stock option plans:

						Weighted-				Weighted-
(in thousands						Average				Average				Aggregate
except exercise						Exercise				Remaining				Intrinsic
price and life)		Options				Price				Life (Years)				Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2007			2,228			$	21.10				5.3			$	16,008
Granted			14				30.07
Exercised			(759	)			21.09
Cancelled			(33	)			21.64
Outstanding at December 31, 2008			1,450				21.17				5.0				4,110
Exercised			(502	)			19.34
Cancelled			(38	)			22.58
Outstanding at December 31, 2009			910				22.13				4.4				3,852
Exercised			(582	)			22.16
Outstanding at December 31, 2010			328			$	22.06				3.9			$	4,807
Exercisable at December 31, 2010			323			$	21.95				3.8			$	4,776

The aggregate intrinsic values of stock options exercised during 2010, 2009 and 2008, were $3.9 million, $2.5 million and $6.5 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2010, total remaining unearned compensation, net of expected forfeitures, related to unvested stock options was $0.01 million, which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of 0.3 years.

The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable stock options at December 31, 2010:

		Range of Exercise Price
(in thousands except		$18.00-				$19.71-				$23.00-
life and exercise price)		19.70				22.99				30.07
Options outstanding			80				73				175
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, in years			3.5				2.9				4.5
Weighted-average exercise price		$	18.78			$	20.53			$	24.19
Options exercisable			80				73				170
Weighted-average exercise price		$	18.78			$	20.53			$	24.03

The Company’s stock plans also provide for the awarding of nonvested stock. Expense for shares of nonvested stock is recognized over five years from the date of grant or during the period from the date of grant until the participant attains age 65, whichever is less. During the period of restriction, the holder of nonvested stock has voting rights and is entitled to receive all dividends and other distributions paid with respect to the stock. The Company expenses awards for nonvested stock based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant.

The following table summarizes the nonvested stock activity:

						Grant Date
						Weighted-				Aggregate
(in thousands						Average				Intrinsic
except fair value)		Shares				Fair Value				Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2007			451			$	24.22			$	12,764
Granted			266				23.02
Vested			(129	)			21.33
Cancelled			(134	)			23.93
Outstanding at December 31, 2008			454				24.42				10,847
Granted			235				24.78
Vested			(131	)			24.66
Cancelled			(134	)			24.76
Outstanding at December 31, 2009			424				24.44				11,142
Granted			265				34.45
Vested			(259	)			27.92
Cancelled			(67	)			24.79
Outstanding at December 31, 2010			363			$	29.20			$	13,340

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The total intrinsic values of shares vested during 2010, 2009 and 2008, was $9.2 million, $3.3 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2010, total remaining unearned compensation, net of expected forfeitures, related to nonvested stock was $8.9 million, which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of 2.9 years.

Total pre-tax share-based compensation recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings was $5.7 million, $3.9 million and $3.8 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Tax related benefits of $0.7 million, $0.5 million and $0.7 million were also recognized in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $12.9 million, $9.7 million and $16.0 million for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and is reflected in cash flows from financing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

6.

Retirement Plans

The Company provides benefits under defined contribution plans including a savings plan and an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”). The savings plan covers substantially all domestic salaried and certain non-union hourly employees and provides for matching contributions up to 4% of each employee’s salary. The ESOP covers substantially all domestic employees and provides for contributions based on a percentage of each employee’s compensation as determined by the Board of Directors. Total expense for the Company’s defined contribution plans was $3.5 million, $3.8 million and $3.9 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Although the Company intends for these defined contribution plans to be the primary retirement benefit for most employees, the Company also has several defined benefit plans. The funded status of the defined benefit plans was as follows at December 31:

(in thousands)		2010				2009
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		$	58,142			$	42,478
Service cost			1,896				1,285
Interest cost			2,902				2,961
Plan amendments			1,099				2,728
Foreign currency exchange rate changes			178				1,826
Benefits paid			(2,665	)			(2,268	)
Actuarial loss			2,238				9,132
Benefit obligation at end of year			63,790				58,142
Plan assets at beginning of year			22,720				17,465
Company contributions			3,873				3,728
Foreign currency exchange rate changes			231				1,946
Benefits paid			(2,665	)			(2,268	)
Actual gain on plan assets			1,870				1,849
Plan assets at end of year			26,029				22,720
Funded status		$	(37,761	)		$	(35,422	)
Accumulated benefit obligation		$	59,903			$	54,675

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31:

(in thousands)		2010				2009
Accrued employee and retiree benefits		$	(45,265	)		$	(41,057	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			7,504				5,635
Net liability		$	(37,761	)		$	(35,422	)

Components of annual benefit cost:

(in thousands)		2010				2009				2008
Service cost		$	1,896			$	1,285			$	1,267
Interest cost			2,902				2,961				2,922
Expected return on plan assets			(1,367	)			(1,103	)			(1,264	)
Amortization of prior service cost			3,011				1,824				1,950
Recognized actuarial loss			1,252				166				175
Settlement expense			—				—				710
Defined benefit expense		$	7,694			$	5,133			$	5,760

Weighted-average liability assumptions as of December 31:

		2010				2009
Discount rate			4.35	%			5.04	%
Expected return on plan assets			5.80	%			6.06	%
Rate of compensation increase			4.27	%			4.38	%

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (CONTINUED)
Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

Weighted-average cost assumptions for the year ended December 31:

		2010				2009
Discount rate			5.04	%			6.83	%
Expected return on plan assets			6.06	%			5.96	%
Rate of compensation increase			4.38	%			4.28	%

The aggregate amounts of benefits expected to be paid from defined benefit plans in each of the next five years subsequent to December 31, 2010, which include employees’ expected future service are as follows: 2011, $2.7 million; 2012, $11.9 million; 2013, $20.1 million; 2014, $3.2 million; 2015, $2.2 million; and $16.8 million in total for the years 2016 through 2020.

The Company expects to contribute $4.5 million to defined benefit plans in 2011.

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows:

(in thousands)		2010				2009
Prior service cost		$	6,445			$	8,349
Unrecognized net actuarial loss			14,741				14,250

The estimated prior service cost and actuarial loss for the defined benefit plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into periodic benefit cost during 2011 are $3.1 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

7.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes was as follows:

(in thousands)		2010				2009				2008
Currently payable:
Federal		$	11,476			$	16,637			$	10,467
State			1,939				2,711				1,902
Foreign			24,949				21,161				22,734
			38,364				40,509				35,103
Deferred expense (benefit):
Federal			7,320				(2,287	)			1,399
State			404				40				(603	)
Foreign			961				(1,648	)			2,533
			8,685				(3,895	)			3,329
Income taxes		$	47,049			$	36,614			$	38,432

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following:

(in thousands)		2010				2009
Deferred tax assets:
Benefit plans		$	12,802			$	12,080
Liabilities and reserves			10,397				10,505
Foreign operating loss carryovers			39,536				30,075
Other			14,782				16,569
Gross deferred tax assets			77,517				69,229
Valuation allowance			(39,084	)			(25,682	)
Deferred tax assets			38,433				43,547
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment			(24,298	)			(21,934	)
Other assets			(2,755	)			(2,619	)
Other			(19,820	)			(18,779	)
Deferred tax liabilities			(46,873	)			(43,332	)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		$	(8,440	)		$	215

At December 31, 2010, foreign operating loss carryovers were $135.7 million. Included in the foreign operating loss carryovers are losses of $16.4 million that expire through 2025 and $119.3 million that do not have an expiration date. At December 31, 2010, state operating loss carryovers were $116.3 million, all of which expire through 2025.

The effective tax rate differed from the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% as described below:

		2010				2009				2008
Taxes at statutory rate			35.0	%			35.0	%			35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit			1.1				1.6				1.1
Tax credits			(0.3	)			(0.3	)			(0.2	)
Taxes on foreign earnings			(3.7	)			(3.6	)			(3.2	)
Resolution of prior years’ tax matters			(1.5	)			(2.1	)			(1.1	)
Valuation allowance adjustments			—				(0.4	)			(0.7	)
Other, net			(0.1	)			(0.5	)			(1.2	)
Effective tax rate			30.5	%			29.7	%			29.7	%

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Earnings before income taxes were as follows:

(in thousands)		2010				2009				2008
United States		$	56,150			$	46,467			$	40,454
Foreign			98,043				76,708				88,839
Total		$	154,193			$	123,175			$	129,293

Federal and state income taxes are provided on international subsidiary income distributed to or taxable in the U.S. during the year. At December 31, 2010, federal and state taxes have not been provided for approximately $335.3 million of unremitted earnings of the foreign subsidiaries that are considered to be invested indefinitely. Determination of the deferred tax liability on such earnings is not practicable.

A reconciliation of the change in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits for 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

(in thousands)		2010				2009
Balance at beginning of year		$	12,213			$	9,481
Increases for tax positions taken in the current year			677				1,579
Increases for tax positions taken in prior years			870				4,037
Decreases for tax positions taken in prior years			(792	)			(177	)
Decreases related to settlements with tax authorities			(2,276	)			(1,786	)
Decreases as a result of lapse of the applicable statutes of limitations			(846	)			(1,477	)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes			(423	)			556
Balance at the end of year		$	9,423			$	12,213

The amount of the unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized, was approximately $8.3 million. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Approximately $1.2 million of accrued interest and penalties is reported as an income tax liability at December 31, 2010. The liability for unrecognized tax benefits relates to multiple jurisdictions and is reported in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2010.

The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of liability for unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2010, will decrease by approximately $1.5 million during 2011. The potential decrease relates to various tax matters for which the statute of limitations may expire or will be otherwise settled in 2011. The amount that is ultimately recognized in the financial statements will be dependent upon various factors including potential increases or decreases to unrecognized tax benefits as a result of examinations, settlements and other unanticipated items that may occur during the year. With limited exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2004.

8.

Segment and
Geographic Information

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates performance based on operating income of the respective business units before restructuring charges, interest expense and income taxes. Total revenue and operating income by business segment and geographic region include both sales to customers, as reported in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings, and intersegment sales, which are accounted for at prices that approximate market prices and are eliminated in consolidation. Corporate and Other revenue consists primarily of flavor, fragrances and color products sold by the Asia Pacific and China Groups.

Assets by business segment and geographic region are those assets used in the Company’s operations in each segment and geographic region. Segment assets reflect the allocation of goodwill to each segment. Corporate and Other assets consist primarily of property and investments.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (CONTINUED)
Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

Segment Information The Company’s operations, except for the Asia Pacific Group and China Group, are managed on a products and services basis. The Company determines its operating segments based on information utilized by the chief operating decision maker to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company’s reportable segments consist of Flavors & Fragrances and Color. The Company’s Flavors & Fragrances segment produces flavor and fragrance products that impart a desired taste, texture, aroma or other characteristic to a broad range of consumer and other products. The Color segment produces natural and synthetic color systems for pharmaceuticals, foods and beverages; colors and formulations for cosmetics; and technical colors for industrial applications and digital imaging. Two additional segments, the Asia Pacific Group and the China Group, are included in the Corporate & Other column below.

		Flavors &								Corporate
(in thousands)		Fragrances				Color				& Other				Consolidated
2010
Revenue from external customers		$	786,532			$	430,782			$	110,866			$	1,328,180
Intersegment revenue			22,521				16,679				2,313				41,513
Total revenue			809,053				447,461				113,179				1,369,693
Operating income (loss)			121,997				77,404				(24,824	)			174,577
Interest expense			—				—				20,384				20,384
Earnings (loss) before income taxes			121,997				77,404				(45,208	)			154,193
Assets			785,205				676,656				137,407				1,599,268
Capital expenditures			27,214				22,306				6,303				55,823
Depreciation and amortization			24,896				13,473				5,054				43,423
2009
Revenue from external customers		$	755,525			$	358,761			$	87,126			$	1,201,412
Intersegment revenue			17,347				16,046				1,280				34,673
Total revenue			772,872				374,807				88,406				1,236,085
Operating income (loss)			124,482				58,685				(36,204	)			146,963
Interest expense			—				—				23,788				23,788
Earnings (loss) before income taxes			124,482				58,685				(59,992	)			123,175
Assets			800,156				651,446				140,089				1,591,691
Capital expenditures			28,696				11,865				7,155				47,716
Depreciation and amortization			24,155				13,098				4,930				42,183
2008
Revenue from external customers		$	780,254			$	388,089			$	84,277			$	1,252,620
Intersegment revenue			20,496				14,275				1,663				36,434
Total revenue			800,750				402,364				85,940				1,289,054
Operating income (loss)			123,475				71,581				(33,457	)			161,599
Interest expense			—				—				32,306				32,306
Earnings (loss) before income taxes			123,475				71,581				(65,763	)			129,293
Assets			774,868				635,590				114,979				1,525,437
Capital expenditures			33,097				14,193				6,390				53,680
Depreciation and amortization			25,631				13,594				5,220				44,445