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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001140361-14-012876
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140317
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20140317
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20140317

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000310142
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS [2860]
		IRS NUMBER:				390561070
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WI
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-07626
		FILM NUMBER:		14696233

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE
		CITY:			MILWAUKEE
		STATE:			WI
		ZIP:			53202
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4142716755

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PO BOX 737
		CITY:			MILWAUKEE
		STATE:			WI
		ZIP:			53201

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	UNIVERSAL FOODS CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman'', Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Recommends Shareholders Support Sensient&#8217;s Highly Qualified Board Members</div>

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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman'', Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman'', Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">MILWAUKEE &#8211; March 17, 2014 </font>&#8211; Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) announced today that it filed definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#8220;SEC&#8221;) in connection with its 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on April 24, 2014.</div>

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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman'', Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The Board also sent a letter to shareholders and recommends that shareholders vote FOR the election of Sensient&#8217;s highly qualified nominees on the WHITE proxy card.</div>

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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman'', Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Included below is the full text of the letter to Sensient shareholders:</div>

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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman'', Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Your Board and management team are executing a clear strategy to create sustainable long-term shareholder value.&#160; Across our businesses we are investing in higher-margin, value-added products that leverage our ability to deliver innovative new solutions for our customers.&#160; At the same time, we are effectively managing our costs to drive profitable growth and prudently returning additional capital to shareholders.</div>

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<div>Under the direction of our CEO Paul Manning, we are extending a plan across the Company that has already proven successful in one of our businesses.&#160; Prior to becoming CEO, Paul led the successful execution of this plan in our Color Group, which resulted in 15% compound annual growth in operating profit since 2009 and 2013 operating margins of 21% &#8211; the highest level in 10 years.&#160; Our objectives going forward are clear &#8211; continue to deliver strong performance in our Color Group and Asia Pacific Group and apply the same principles to increase margins within our Flavors &amp; Fragrances Group.</div>

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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman'', Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Based on the success achieved in our Color Group, we are taking similar steps to transform our Flavors &amp; Fragrances Group into a provider of sophisticated, high-margin customer solutions.&#160; This includes a strategic shift from basic ingredients to more value-added products.&#160; To this end, we are focused on a specific set of actions to bolster our top line while expanding our margins and increasing our return on invested capital, including:</div>

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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman'', Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Your Vote Is Important, No Matter How Many Shares You Own.</div>

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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman'', Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">or need additional assistance, please contact the firm assisting us in the proxy solicitation:</div>

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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman'', Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">In connection with its 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Sensient has filed a proxy statement and other documents regarding the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders with the Securities and Exchange Commission (&#8220;SEC&#8221;) and has begun to mail the definitive proxy statement and a proxy card to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. <font style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">SHAREHOLDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.</font></div>

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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman'', Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances. Sensient employs 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 and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.</div>

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