INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC | 2013 | FY | 3


SALE AND LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS
In connection with the disposition of certain real estate in prior years, we entered into long-term operating leases. The leases are classified as operating leases and the gains realized on these leases have been deferred and are being credited to income over the initial lease term. Such deferred gains totaled $45 million and $48 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, of which $41 million and $45 million, respectively, are reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet under the caption Deferred gains, with the remainder included as a component of Other current liabilities.

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