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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Financial Highlights 02
Letter to Shareholders 04
The Company 08
The Products 16
The Organization 56
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 2
financial
Highlights
$ 654.1
$ 615.2
$ 563.6
$ 460.4
$ 409.5
$ 131.1
$ 407.2
$ 381.5
$ 252.7
$ 235.0
$ 226.7
$ 39.2
$ 32.3
$ 26.6
$ 22.4
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
NET SALES
(In millions )
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
INTER PARFUMS, INC.
(In millions )
INTER PARFUMS, INC.
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In millions )
financial highlights
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data have been derived from our financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with those
financial statements, including the related footnotes.
(In thousands, except per share data)
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Net Sales
Cost of Sales
Selling, General and Administrative
Operating Income
Income Before Taxes
Net Income Attributable to the
Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income Attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
Net Income Attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
Common Shareholders’ per Share:
Basic
Diluted
Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
Depreciation and Amortization
BALANCE SHEET AND OTHER DATA:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Working Capital
Total Assets
Short-Term Bank Debt
Long-Term Debt (including current portion)
Inter Parfums, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
Dividends Declared per Share
2013
$563,579
234,800
250,025
78,754
80,646
11,755
39,211
1.27
1.27
30,764
30,954
11,110
125,650
399,344
664,058
6,104
–
407,211
0.96
2012
2011
2010
2009
$654,117
$615,220
$460,411
$409,464
246,931
325,799
278,414
274,765
45,754
131,136
4.29
4.26
30,575
30,716
231,746
315,698
66,939
67,393
10,646
32,303
1.06
1.05
30,515
30,678
187,501
216,474
56,436
53,840
9,082
26,593
0.88
0.87
30,361
30,482
175,296
187,690
44,801
46,348
7,791
22,367
0.74
0.74
30,100
30,121
15,554
13,073
9,188
10,963
307,335
366,680
759,920
27,776
–
35,856
205,730
516,034
11,826
4,480
37,548
183,594
438,105
5,250
16,129
100,467
197,663
419,088
5,021
29,594
381,476
252,674
234,976
226,746
0.32
0.32
0.26
0.133
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
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2013
letter to our
Shareholders
DEAR FELLOW SHAREHOLDERS,
2013 was a very successful and exciting year for Inter Parfums.
and exercised its option to buy back the license. The termina-
Major highlights included:
tion of the agreement had a number of pronounced impacts
• Our ongoing brands delivered excellent growth;
on our financials that make a comparison of our 2013 report-
• We expanded our portfolio of brands, signing agreements
ed results to those of 2012 somewhat difficult, including a:
with Shanghai Tang, Agent Provocateur and
• large one-time “above the line” gain on our income statement
Oscar de la Renta;
in the fourth quarter of 2012;
• We introduced our first new fragrances for Boucheron
• significant boost to our gross and operating margins in
and Repetto;
the first quarter of 2013 as we sold Burberry inventory
• We also launched new scents for Lanvin, Jimmy Choo,
with minimal promotion and advertising cost; and,
Van Cleef & Arpels, Paul Smith, and Anna Sui; and,
• year-over-year decline in our consolidated net sales for
• We established a new subsidiary, Inter Parfums USA Hong
the full year of 2013.
Kong Limited, to support our expanding presence in Asia.
The strong performance of our business in 2013 was not
million in proceeds we received from the termination aug-
apparent in our reported financial results, which were ob-
menting our already strong balance sheet, we began 2013
scured by the termination of our license agreement with Burb-
well positioned for growth through a combination of in-
erry towards the end of 2012. After 20 years, over the course
vestment in our existing business, and the addition of new
of which we grew the brand’s fragrance sales to more than
brands. We were very successful on both fronts in 2013.
With our core portfolio of attractive brands, and the $236
$300 million at a compounded annual growth rate of approxi-
mately 25%, Burberry decided to bring the business in-house
letter to shareholders
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Our business generated cash flows from operating activi-
ties of approximately $49 million in 2013. We entered 2014
with $399 million in working capital including approximately
$307 million in cash and cash equivalents and short-term in-
vestments; and we continue to have no long-term debt. Our
strong balance sheet and consistent cash flows enabled us to
pay a special cash dividend of $0.48 per share in December
2013, on top of our regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12
per share, or $0.48 per share annually. Given our substantial
financial flexibility, we expect to continue to find ways to en-
hance returns to shareholders, while at the same time invest-
ing in growth opportunities.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
EUROPEAN-BASED OPERATIONS
European-based product sales of our on-going brands expe-
rienced robust growth in 2013 reflecting a combination of
continued momentum for existing fragrances, coupled with a
number of successful new launches. Montblanc had another
spectacular year, with sales rising 40% driven by the ongo-
ing strength of the men’s Legend line launched in 2011 and
the increasing popularity of Legend for women introduced in
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
2013 COMPARED TO 2012
Jean Madar and Philippe Benacin
2012. Jimmy Choo sales rose 41%, propelled by demand for
its signature scent, along with Flash, our second women’s
scent that we launched early in 2013. Lanvin, our largest
brand, grew 11% as the spring 2013 launch of Lanvin Me
• Net sales of ongoing brands (excluding Burberry brand
added to impressively persistent gains by Eclat d’Arpège,
sales) increased 22.8% to $433.3 million from $352.7 million.;
a scent we introduced more than 10 years ago. The intro-
• Reported net sales were $563.6 million, which included
duction of Rêve spurred an 11% improvement in Van Cleef
$130.3 million of Burberry sales, predominantly in the
& Arpels sales, while Boucheron grew 10% due largely to
first quarter, compared to $654.1 million, which included
the launch of Place Vendôme, our first new product for the
$301.4 million in Burberry brand sales.
brand. Finally, our introduction of the first-ever fragrance for
• Sales of ongoing brands by European-based operations
Repetto, its signature scent, far exceeded our expectations,
were $333.7 million, up 23.3% from $270.5 million.
generating a meaningful contribution to sales in only seven
• U.S.-based operations generated net sales of $99.3
months in the market.
million, up 20.5% from $82.3 million.
While 2013 was a busy year for new fragrance introduc-
• Gross margin was 58.3%, compared with 62.2%.
tions for our European-based operations, 2014 is shaping up
• S, G & A expense as a percentage of sales was 44.4%,
to be highly active as well, both for our established and newer
down from 49.8%.
brands. Our first major launch of 2014 was for Balmain, called
• Operating margin was 14.0% compared to 12.2%,
Extatic, which we introduced through select distribution in Eu-
excluding a $198.8 million gain on the termination of the
rope, the Middle East and the Far East. Later in the year, we
Burberry license.
will sell it into South America and in the second half, in the
• Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common
U.S. Also during the first quarter, we unveiled Karl Lagerfeld
shareholders was $39.2 million, or $1.27 per diluted
scents for men and women at Harrods, Macy’s, BHV Marais
share, up from $38.1 million or $1.24 per diluted share in
and Galleries Lafayette, as well as Karl Lagerfeld boutiques
2012, excluding the gain on the termination of the
with a worldwide rollout to ensue as the year unfolds. This
Burberry license.
should be our largest product launch of the year. We also have
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 6
Emblem, a new men’s fragrance for Montblanc coming to mar-
lingerie brand, Agent Provocateur. Best known for its very up-
ket. S.T. Dupont has two new scents, one each for men and
scale and edgy lingerie, Agent Provocateur also markets its
women during the summer, then in September 2014 we will
swimwear, bridal specialties, bedding and accessories. We
embark on an exciting venture into the world of sports launch-
introduced our first new scents for Agent Provocateur, Fatale
ing a men’s fragrance line under a partnership with Europe’s
and Fatale Pink, during the spring of 2014.
premiere football franchise, Paris Saint-Germain.
In December 2013 we acquired certain assets of the fra-
grance division of Oscar de la Renta, LLC and entered into
U.S.-BASED OPERATIONS
an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement to create,
Our U.S.-based operations, which posted a 21% increase
produce and distribute perfumes and cosmetics under the
in sales for 2013, are becoming an increasingly prominent
Oscar de la Renta brand. The world renowned house of Oscar
contributor to our success. The strong growth was driven in
de la Renta began in 1965, and over the decades has been
part by the highly successful rollout of Anna Sui’s La Vie de
a couturier of choice for celebrities of all varieties from ac-
Bohème during the spring and summer. In specialty retail,
tresses to many of America’s first ladies. The designer has
during the third quarter of 2013 we launched Wildbloom
deep roots in the fragrance category; in 1977 he launched his
Rouge and Wildblue Noir for Banana Republic, and Nouveau
namesake women’s fragrance, OSCAR, which in 1991 won the
for bebe. Additionally, we began marketing the legacy fra-
Fragrance Foundation’s Perennial Success Award and remains
grances of Alfred Dunhill in the spring, and Agent Provocateur
the brand’s leading scent. In addition to fragrance and his
in the fall of 2013, which were incremental to our year-over-
signature ready-to-wear apparel collections, the world of Os-
year sales comparison.
car de la Renta includes accessories, bridal, swimwear, sleep-
Our U.S. business is also having a busy 2014 with a number
wear, shoes, jewelry, eyewear, and home collections. We plan
of new product introductions already underway and planned.
to unveil our first new scent for Oscar in Spring 2015.
We will have two new men’s scents for Alfred Dunhill coming
to market in phased launches through the year, which should
CONCLUSION
be seen more prevalently on retail shelves in early 2015. Ba-
We had a very productive 2013 with our existing brands and
nana Republic will introduce a new collection called Modern
the addition of new partnerships. With the opportunities be-
for men and women.
fore us, we remain highly enthusiastic about our prospects for
Our U.S.-based operations added three promising brands
growth. Our very solid financial position enables us to pursue
in 2013 – Shanghai Tang, Agent Provocateur and Oscar de
untested and uncultivated fragrance brands, as well as estab-
la Renta. In July we signed a 12-year exclusive worldwide li-
lished businesses with meaningful sales and earnings that we
cense to create, produce and distribute perfumes and related
can further develop. With that said, as always, we will remain
products for Shanghai Tang. As China’s leading luxury brand,
vigilant as we evaluate new opportunities, engaging with only
Shanghai Tang champions the richness and beauty of the Chi-
those brands that fit our business model and offer the great-
nese culture through its contemporary lifestyle offering of ap-
est potential to generate strong returns.
parel and accessories for men, women and children, as well
Finally, our deepest thanks go out to the more than 300
as home collections. We plan to launch an assortment of nine
members of the Inter Parfums team. We are very fortunate to
new fragrances for Shanghai Tang late in 2014 evoking the
have such a talented, hardworking group of people committed
glamour of Shanghai in the 1940’s.
to the success of our Company and to our growth in the years
In order to manage our global Shanghi Tang operations and
to come.
cultivate this important relationship, we established a new
subsidiary in Hong Kong, Inter Parfums USA Hong Kong Lim-
Sincerely yours,
ited. Expansion in Asia is a strategic priority for us, and we
expect this new office to serve as a growth platform for our
other brands, particularly those that already have a meaning-
ful presence in the region, such as Anna Sui.
Jean Madar
Philippe Benacin
In August 2013 we commenced a 10.5-year exclusive
Chairman of the Board
Vice Chairman of the Board
worldwide license agreement to create, produce and distribute
Chief Executive Officer
& President
perfumes and related products under London-based luxury
letter to shareholders
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Philippe Benacin
Vice Chairman of the Board
& President
Karl Lagerfeld
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
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the
Company
Oscar de la Renta Oscar Signature
WE ARE INTER PARFUMS, INC. WE OPERATE IN THE FRAGRANCE BUSINESS, AND MANUFACTURE, MARKET
AND DISTRIBUTE A WIDE ARRAY OF FRAGRANCES AND FRAGRANCE RELATED PRODUCTS. ORGANIZED UNDER
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN MAY 1985 AS JEAN PHILIPPE FRAGRANCES, INC., WE CHANGED OUR
NAME TO INTER PARFUMS, INC. IN JULY 1999. WE HAVE ALSO RETAINED OUR BRAND NAME, JEAN PHILIPPE
FRAGRANCES, FOR SOME OF OUR MASS MARKET PRODUCTS.
Our worldwide headquarters and the office of our three
two (2) distribution subsidiaries, Inter Parfums Limited
(3) wholly-owned United States subsidiaries, Jean Philippe
and Inter Parfums Gmbh, covering territories in the United
Fragrances, LLC and Inter Parfums USA, LLC, both New York
Kingdom and Germany, respectively, and is the sole owner of
limited liability companies, and IP Beauty, Inc. (formerly
three (3) distribution subsidiaries, Inter España Parfums et
Nickel USA, Inc.), a Delaware corporation, are located at 551
Cosmetiques, Inter Parfums srl, covering the territory of Spain
Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10176, and our telephone
and Italy, repectively, and Interparfums Luxury Brands, Inc.,
number is 212.983.2640. We also own 100% of Inter Par-
a Delaware corporation, for distribution of prestige brands in
fums USA Hong Kong Limited indirectly through our 100%
the United States. Interparfums SA is also the sole owner of
owned subsidiary, Inter Parfums USA, LLC.
Interparfums (Suisse) SARL, a company formed to hold and
Our consolidated wholly-owned subsidiary, Inter Parfums
manage certain brand names, and Interparfums Singapore
Holdings, S.A., and its majority-owned subsidiary, Interparfums
Pte., Ltd., an Asian sales and marketing office.
SA, maintain executive offices at 4, Rond Point des Champs
Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market
Elysees, 75008 Paris, France. Our telephone number in Paris
under the trading symbol “IPAR”. The common shares of our
is 331.5377.0000. Interparfums SA is the majority owner of
subsidiary, Interparfums SA, are traded on the Euronext Exchange.
the company
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Repetto
We maintain our internet website at www.interparfumsinc.com
note that we do not own any manufacturing facilities. We act
which is linked to the Securities and Exchange Commission
as a general contractor and source our needed components
Edgar database. You can obtain through our website, free of
from our suppliers. These components are received at one
charge, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on
of our distribution centers and then, based upon production
Form 10-Q, interactive data files, current reports on Form 8-K,
needs, the components are sent to one of several third party
and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant
fillers which manufacture the finished product for us and
to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as
deliver them back to one of our distribution centers.
soon as reasonably practicable after we have electronically
As with any business, many aspects of our operations
filed them with or furnished them to the SEC.
are subject to influences outside our control. We discuss in
We operate in the fragrance business and manufacture,
greater detail risk factors relating to our business in Item 1A
market and distribute a wide array of fragrances and fragrance
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
related products. We manage our business in two segments,
December 31, 2013, and the reports that we file from time to
European based operations and United States based operations.
time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Prestige fragrance products are produced and marketed by
our European operations through our 73% owned subsidiary
EUROPEAN OPERATIONS
in Paris, Interparfums SA, which is also a publicly traded
We produce and distribute prestige fragrance products
company, as 27% of Interparfums SA shares trade on the
primarily under license agreements with brand owners, and
Euronext. Prestige cosmetics and prestige skin care products
prestige product sales through our European operations
represent less than 1% of consolidated net sales.
represented approximately 82% of net sales for 2013. We
Our business is not capital intensive, and it is important to
have built a por tfolio of prestige brands, which include
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 10
Lanvin, Montblanc, Jimmy Choo, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paul
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Smith, Boucheron, S.T. Dupont, Balmain, Karl Lagerfeld
FOCUS ON PRESTIGE BEAUTY BRANDS
and Repetto, whose products are distributed in over 100
Prestige beauty brands are expected to contribute significantly
countries around the world.
to our growth. We focus on developing and launching quality
Burberry was our most significant license, and net sales
fragrances utilizing internationally renowned brand names. By
of Burberry products represented 23%, 46% and 50% of
identifying and concentrating in the most receptive market seg-
net sales for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012
ments and territories where our brands are known, and executing
and 2011, respectively. As discussed below, Burberry
highly targeted launches that capture the essence of the brand,
exercised its option to buy-out the license rights effec-
we have had a history of successful launches. Certain fashion
tive December 31, 2012 and we entered into a transition
designers and other licensors choose us as a partner because
agreement that provided for an extension of certain license
our Company’s size enables us to work more closely with them
rights and obligations for an additional three month period
in the product development process as well as our successful
through March 31, 2013. In addition, we own the Lanvin
track record.
brand name for our class of trade, and license the Mont-
blanc and Jimmy Choo brand names; for the year ended
GROW PORTFOLIO BRANDS THROUGH
December 31, 2013, sales of product for these brands
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
represented 15%, 15% and 13% of net sales, respectively.
We grow through the creation of fragrance family extensions
Our prestige products focus on niche brands with a de-
within the existing brands in our portfolio. Every year or two, we
voted following. By concentrating in markets where the
create a new family of fragrances for each brand in our portfo-
brands are best known, we have had many successful
lio. We frequently introduce “seasonal” fragrances as well. With
launches. We typically launch new fragrance families for
new introductions, we leverage our ability and experience to
our brands every year or two, with some frequent “sea-
gauge trends in the market and further leverage the brand name
sonal” fragrances introduced as well.
into different product families in order to maximize sales and
The creation and marketing of each product family is
profit potential. We have had success in introducing new fra-
intimately linked with the brand’s name, its past and pres-
grance families (sub-brands, or flanker brands) within our brand
ent positioning, customer base and, more generally, the
franchises. Furthermore, we promote the smooth and consistent
prevailing market atmosphere. Accordingly, we generally
performance of our prestige perfume operations through knowl-
study the market for each proposed family of fragrance
edge of the market, detailed analysis of the image and potential
products for almost a full year before we introduce any
of each brand name, a “good dose” of creativity and a highly
new product into the market. This study is intended to de-
professional approach to international distribution channels.
fine the general position of the fragrance family and more
particularly its scent, bottle, packaging and appeal to the
CONTINUE TO ADD NEW BRANDS
buyer. In our opinion, the unity of these four elements of
TO OUR PORTFOLIO THROUGH NEW LICENSES
the marketing mix makes for a successful product.
OR ACQUISITIONS
Prestige brands are the core of our business and we intend to
UNITED STATES OPERATIONS
add new prestige beauty brands to our portfolio. Over the past
Prestige brand and specialty retail fragrance and fragrance
twenty years, we have built our portfolio of well-known prestige
related products are marketed through our United States
brands through acquisitions and new license agreements. We
operations and represented 18% of sales for the year ended
intend to further build on our success in prestige fragrances and
December 31, 2013. These fragrance products are sold
pursue new licenses and acquire new brands to strengthen our
under trademarks owned by us or pursuant to license or
position in the prestige beauty market. To that end, in December
other agreements with the owners of brands, which include
2012, we received the Burberry exit payment of €181 million
Agent Provocateur, Alfred Dunhill, Anna Sui, Shanghai Tang,
(approximately $239 million), which we believe should assist us
Oscar de la Renta, Gap, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers,
in entering new brand licenses or outright acquisitions. However,
bebe, Betsey Johnson and Lane Bryant.
we cannot assure you that we will be able to enter into any future
agreements or acquire brands, assets on terms favorable to us,
or if we do, that any such transaction will be successful. We
the company
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Jimmy Choo
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 12
identify prestige brands that can be developed and marketed
Brooks Brothers, bebe Stores, Inc. and Lane Bryant are in-
into a full and varied product families and, with our techni-
novative specialty retailers which offer a variety of lifestyle
cal knowledge and practical experience gained over time, take
merchandise to highly defined customer niches.
licensed brand names through all phases of concept, develop-
ment, manufacturing, marketing and distribution.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
BURBERRY
EXPAND EXISTING PORTFOLIO
INTO NEW CATEGORIES
Burberry exercised its option to buy-out the license rights
effective December 31, 2012. On October 11, 2012, the
We intend to continue to broaden our product offering beyond
Company and Burberry entered into a transition agreement
the fragrance category and offer other fragrance related prod-
that provided for certain license rights and obligations to con-
ucts and personal care products under some of our existing
tinue through March 31, 2013. The Company continued to op-
brands. We believe such product offerings meet customer
erate certain aspects of the business for the brand including
needs and further strengthen customer loyalty.
product development, testing, and distribution. The transition
CONTINUE TO BUILD
agreement provided for non-exclusivity for manufacturing,
a cap on sales of Burberry products, a reduced advertising
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION FOOTPRINT
requirement and no minimum royalty amounts.
Our business is a global business and we intend to continue
The transition agreement provided that Burberry invento-
to build our global distribution footprint. In order to adapt
ries at March 31, 2013 should be less than $20.0 million
to changes in the environment and our business, we have
in the aggregate. Actual Burberry inventory as of March 31,
modified our distribution model and have formed and are op-
2013 aggregated approximately $18 million. During the sec-
erating joint ventures or distribution subsidiaries in the major
ond quarter of 2013, the Company and Burberry reached
markets of the United States, Italy, Spain and Germany for
an agreement regarding inventory and Burberry agreed to
distribution of prestige fragrances. Although we may look into
purchase $7.8 million of inventory at cost. Remaining in-
future joint ventures arrangements or acquire distribution
ventories were sold off in the ordinary course of business
companies within other key markets to distribute certain of
pursuant to our sell-off rights, destroyed or given to Burb-
our prestige brands, we must also take into consideration the
erry at no charge.
effect of the termination of the Burberry license. Accordingly,
As of September 30, 2013, the $10 million inventory re-
we are presently in the process of liquidating our wholly-
serve, recorded in December 2012 upon recognition of the li-
owned distributor in the United Kingdom. While building a
cense termination gain of $198.8 million, was fully consumed
global distribution footprint is part of our long-term strategy,
during 2013.
we may need to make certain decisions based on the short-
Accounts receivables and accounts payables were collected
term needs of the business. We believe that in certain mar-
and paid in the ordinary course of business. In addition, Burb-
kets, vertical integration of our distribution network may be
erry purchased fixed assets for $2.8 million as agreed in the
one of the keys to future growth of our Company, and owner-
transition agreement.
ship of such distribution should enable us to better serve our
customers’ needs in local markets and adapt more quickly as
SHANGHAI TANG
situations may determine.
In July 2013, we created a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsid-
iary, Inter Parfums USA Hong Kong Limited, which entered into
BUILD SPECIALTY RETAIL BUSINESS
a 12-year exclusive worldwide license to create, produce and
We believe that specialty retailers are growing their beauty
distribute perfumes and related products under China’s lead-
business by partnering with companies like Inter Parfums. In
ing luxury brand, Shanghai Tang. The agreement commenced
that regard, we now have agreements in place for the follow-
on July 1, 2013 and is subject to certain minimum sales, ad-
ing brands, Gap and Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, bebe,
vertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary
Betsey Johnson and Lane Bryant. We are responsible for
in our industry. We plan to launch the first fragrance collection
product development, formula creation, packaging and manu-
under the Shanghai Tang brand in late 2014.
facturing under all of those brands. Gap, Banana Republic,
the company
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AGENT PROVOCATEUR
SUPPLIERS WHO ASSIST US WITH PRODUCT
In July 2013, we entered into a 10.5-year exclusive world-
DEVELOPMENT INCLUDE:
wide license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and
• Independent perfumery design companies (Federico
related products under London-based luxury lingerie brand,
Restrepo, Fabien Baron, Aesthete, Ateliers Dinand);
Agent Provocateur. The agreement commenced on August 1,
• Perfumers (IFF, Firmenich, Robertet, Givaudan, Takasago)
2013 and is subject to certain minimum advertising expendi-
which create a fragrance consistent with our expectations
tures as is customary in our industry. We plan to launch the
and, that of the fragrance designers and creators;
first fragrance under the Agent Provocateur brand, Fatale and
• Contract manufacturers of components such as glassware
Fatale Pink, in 2014. In addition, we have taken over distribu-
(Saint Gobain, Saverglass, Pochet, Nouvelles Verreries de
tion of selected fragrances within the brand’s current perfume
Momignie), caps (MT Packaging, Codiplas, Risdon,
portfolio, and plan to revitalize the Agent Provocateur signa-
Newburgh) or boxes (Printor Packaging, Draeger);
ture scent.
OSCAR DE LA RENTA
• Production specialists who carry out packaging (MF
Production, Brand, CCI, IKI Manufacturing) or logistics
(SAGA for storage, order preparation and shipment).
In October 2013, we entered into a 12-year exclusive world-
wide license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and
For our prestige products, component and contract filling
related products under the Oscar de la Renta brand, which
needs are purchased from many different suppliers located
closed in December 2013, and is subject to certain minimum
around the world. The suppliers’ accounts for our European
advertising expenditures as are customary in our industry. We
operations are primarily settled in euro and for our United
purchased certain inventories and paid an up-front entry fee
States operations, suppliers’ accounts are primarily settled in
of $5.0 million. We have taken over distribution of fragrances
U.S. dollars. The components for our specialty retail products
within the brand’s current perfume portfolio, and plan to
are sourced and our specialty retail products are primarily
launch our first fragrance under the Oscar de la Renta brand
produced and filled in the United States, and our mass market
in the Spring of 2015.
products are primarily manufactured, produced or filled in the
PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY
THE STAGES OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
PROCESS FOR ALL FRAGRANCES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PRESTIGE PRODUCTS
United States or China.
• Simultaneous discussions with perfume designers and
Our prestige products are distributed in over 100 countries
creators (includes analysis of esthetic and olfactory trends,
around the world through a selective distribution network. For
target clientele and market communication approach);
the majority of our international distribution of prestige prod-
• Concept choice;
ucts, we contract with independent distribution companies
• Produce mock-ups for final acceptance of bottles
specializing in luxury goods. In each country, we designate
and packaging;
anywhere from one to three distributors on an exclusive basis
• Receive bids from component suppliers
for one or more of our name brands. We also distribute our
(glass makers, plastic processors, printers, etc.)
prestige products through a variety of duty-free operators,
and packaging companies;
• Choose suppliers;
• Schedule production and packaging;
• Issue component purchase orders;
• Follow quality control procedures for
incoming components; and
such as airports and airlines and select vacation destinations.
As our business is a global one, we intend to continue
to build our global distribution footprint. For distribution
of prestige brands of our European operations we presently
operate through our distribution subsidiaries in the major
markets of Italy, Spain and Germany for distribution of
• Follow packaging and inventory control procedures.
prestige fragrances. In addition we formed Interparfums
Luxury Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation and subsidiary
of our French subsidiary Interparfums SA, for distribution of
European based prestige brands in the United States. It has
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Banana Republic Wildbloom Rouge
also entered into an agreement with Clarins Fragrance Group
US (a Division of Clarins Group) effective January 1, 2011 to
share sales and distribution personnel and facilities.
Our third party distributors vary in size depending on the
number of competing brands they represent. This extensive
and diverse network together with our own distribution sub-
sidiaries provides us with a significant presence in over 100
countries around the world.
Approximately 40% of our European based prestige fra-
grance net sales are denominated in U.S. dollars. We address
certain financial exposures through a controlled program of
risk management that includes the use of derivative financial
instruments. We primarily enter into foreign currency forward
exchange contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuating foreign
currency exchange rates.
The business of our European operations has become
increasingly seasonal due to the timing of shipments by our
majority-owned distribution subsidiaries to their customers,
which are weighted to the second half of the year.
SPECIALTY RETAIL AND MASS MARKET PRODUCTS
We do not presently market and distribute Gap, Banana
Republic, Brooks Brothers or Lane Bryant specialty retail
products to third parties in the United States. Marketing and
distribution for such brands are the responsibility of the brand
owners, which market and sell the products we produce in
their own retail locations. However, with respect to our agree-
ments with bebe Stores, Inc. and Betsey Johnson, we have the
rights to distribute product to their stores as well as to other
retail outlets and department stores within the United States.
With respect to Gap, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers,
bebe, and Betsey Johnson brands, we also distribute prod-
uct to specialty retailers and department stores outside the
United States, including duty-free and other travel-related re-
tailers. We utilize our in house sales team to reach our third
party distributors and customers outside the United States.
In addition, the business of our United States operations
has become increasingly seasonal as shipments to our spe-
cialty retail customers are weighted toward the second half of
the year.
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Anna Sui Sui Dreams In Pink
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the
Products
W E PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE OUR PR ESTIGE FR AGR ANCE PRODUCTS PRIM ARILY UNDER LICENSE
AGR EEMENTS W ITH BR A ND OW NERS. U NDER LICENSE AGR EEMENTS, W E OBTA IN THE R IGHT TO
USE THE BR A ND NA ME , CR E ATE NE W FR AGR A NCE S A ND PACK AGING, DETER MINE POSITIONING
A ND DISTR IBUTION, A ND M A R K ET A ND SELL THE LICENSED PRODUCTS, IN E XCH A NGE FOR THE
PAYMENT OF ROYALTIES. OUR RIGHTS UNDER LICENSE AGREEMENTS ARE ALSO GENER ALLY SUBJECT
TO CERTAIN MINIMUM SALES R EQUIR EMENTS AND ADV ERTISING EXPENDITUR ES.
We have built a portfolio of licensed prestige brands which include Montblanc, Jimmy Choo, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels,
Karl Lagerfeld, Paul Smith, S.T. Dupont, Balmain, Repetto, Agent Provocateur, Alfred Dunhill, Anna Sui, Shanghai Tang, and
Oscar de la Renta. In addition, we are the owner of the Lanvin brand name and trademark for our class of trade. Our exclusive
worldwide licenses for these brands expire on the following dates:
Brand Name
Licensed Expiration Date
Jimmy Choo
December 31, 2021
Van Cleef & Arpels
December 31, 2018, plus a 5-year optional term if certain sales targets are met
Montblanc
Paul Smith
S.T. Dupont
Boucheron
Balmain
Repetto
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2025, plus a 5-year optional term if certain sales targets are met
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2024
Alfred Dunhill
September 30, 2023, subject to earlier termination on September 30, 2019, if certain
Anna Sui
Karl Lagerfeld
Shanghai Tang
minimum sales are not met
December 31, 2021, plus two five-year optional terms if certain conditions are met
October 31, 2032
December 31, 2025, subject to earlier termination on December 31, 2019, if certain
minimum sales are not met; subject to 2 year extensions unless 1 year advance notice
Agent Provocateur
December 31, 2023
not to renew is provided
Oscar de la Renta
December 31, 2025, plus a 5-year optional term if certain sales targets are met
In connection with the acquisition of the Lanvin brand names and trademarks, we granted Lanvin the right to repurchase the
brand names and trademarks in 2025 for the greater of €70 million (approximately $97 million) or one times the average of the
annual sales for the years ending December 31, 2023 and 2024.
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prestige
Fragrances
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Lanvin Me
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LANVIN
In July 2007, we acquired the worldwide rights to the Lanvin
brand names and international trademarks listed in Class 3 that
we had previously licensed in June 2004. A synonym of luxury
and elegance, the Lanvin fashion house, founded in 1889 by
Jeanne Lanvin, expanded into fragrances in the 1920s.
With sales in 2013 of $86.1 million, Lanvin fragrances
occupy an important position in the selective distribution
market in France, Europe and Asia. Current lines in distribu-
tion include: Arpège (1927), Lanvin L’Homme (1997), Eclat
d’Arpège (2002), Rumeur 2 Rose ( 2007), Jeanne Lanvin
(2008), Marry Me! (2010) and Jeanne Lanvin Couture (2012).
During 2013, Lanvin fragrances sales increased 11% which
was driven by continuing gains from the Eclat d’Arpège line
and the launch of Lanvin Me, which was designed by Lanvin
designer, Alber Elbaz.
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MONTBLANC
In January 2010, we entered into an exclusive, worldwide
In July 2010, we commenced distribution of Montblanc’s
license agreement commencing on July 1, 2010, for the cre-
legacy fragrances, which include: Présence (2001), Présence
ation, development and distribution of fragrances and fra-
D’une Femme (2002), Individuel (2004), Femme Individuelle
grance related products under the Montblanc brand.
(2004), Starwalker (2005), Femme de Montblanc (2006) and
Montblanc has achieved a world-renowned position in
Homme Exceptionnel (2006). In 2011, we launched a new
the luxury segment and has become a purveyor of exclusive
Montblanc fragrance, Legend, which has become our best-
products, which reflect today’s exacting demands for timeless
selling men’s line. In 2012, we launched our first women’s
design, tradition and master craftsmanship. Through its lead-
fragrance under the Montblanc brand. Our second men’s line,
ership positions in writing instruments, watches and leather
Emblem, is ready for launch in the Spring of 2014. Mont-
goods, promising growth outlook in women’s jewelry, active
blanc product sales increased 40% in 2013 to $83.2 million
presence in more than 70 countries, network of more than
as compared to $59.3 million, which was 40% ahead of $42.5
350 boutiques worldwide and high standards of product de-
million in 2011.
sign and quality, Montblanc has quickly grown to one of our
largest and fastest growing fragrance brands.
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Montblanc Emblem for Men
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Jimmy Choo Flash
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JIMMY CHOO
In October 2009, we entered into an exclusive, worldwide li-
In January 2011, our first fragrance under the Jimmy Choo
cense agreement that commenced on January 1, 2010 for the
brand was initially launched in select distribution in the
creation, development and distribution of fragrances under
United Kingdom and the United States, and this signature
the Jimmy Choo brand.
scent rolled out globally in Spring 2011. Throughout 2011,
With a heritage in luxury footwear, Jimmy Choo today en-
Jimmy Choo product sales exceeded our expectations and
compasses a complete luxury lifestyle accessory brand with
sales topped $40 million in that year. Sales growth has con-
women’s shoes, handbags, small leather goods, sunglasses
tinued, reaching $51.5 million in 2012 and $72.4 million
and eyewear. Its products are available in the growing network
in 2013, a year marked by the launch by our second Jimmy
of Jimmy Choo freestanding stores as well as in the most pres-
Choo line, Flash, in February. In 2014, we will introduce our
tigious department, specialty and duty-free stores worldwide.
first men’s fragrance.
We believe that this relationship with Jimmy Choo offers a
perfect fit with our strategy of expanding our brand portfolio to
include new universes and represents an important milestone
in our development. This brand possesses the quintessential
qualities to ensure the ambitious development of fragrance
lines that will be supported by significant advertising commit-
ments over the coming years.
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
In September 2006, we entered into an exclusive, worldwide
license agreement for the creation, development and distribu-
tion of fragrance and related bath and body products under
the Van Cleef & Arpels brand and related trademarks.
Van Cleef & Arpels fragrances in current distribution
include: First (1976), Van Cleef pour Homme (1978), Tsar
(1989), Van Cleef (1994), First 1er Bouquet (2008), Fée-
rie (2008), Collection Extraordinaire (2009), Oriens (2010),
Midnight in Paris (2010).
For the past two years we have been fine tuning the prod-
uct range and repositioning our Van Cleef & Arpels fragrances
in the exclusive high-end segment. With two new product
launches in 2010 and no new launches in 2011 or 2012, we
saw a sales decline of approximately 19% and 17% in 2012
and 2011, respectively. Sales growth resumed in 2013 with
11% year-over-year improvement due to the promising start to
the new Rêve line and steady performances by the First and
Collection Extraordinaire.
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Van Cleef & Arpels RÊVE
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Boucheron Place Vendome
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BOUCHERON
In December 2010, we entered into an exclusive, worldwide
grance under the Boucheron brand, Jaïpur Bracelet, debuted
license agreement for the creation, development and distribu-
in 2012, and we were pleased with its results. Our second
tion of fragrance and related bath and body products under
line, Boucheron Place Vendôme, which has a beautiful glass-
the Boucheron brand.
work bottle with a cabochon, the emblematic stone of House
Boucheron is the French jeweler “par excellence”. Found-
Boucheron, was released in Fall 2013. Despite a difficult
ed by Frederic Boucheron in 1858, the House has produced
2012 base comparison from the reintroduction of the brand’s
some of the world’s most beautiful and precious creations.
classic lines and a one-time special edition fragrance in the
Today Boucheron creates jewelry and timepieces and, under
Jaïpur Bracelet line, Boucheron fragrances sales increased
license from global brand leaders, fragrances and sunglasses.
10% to of $23.1 million in 2013, as compared to $21.1 mil-
Currently, Boucheron operates through over 40 boutiques
lion in 2012, driven in particular by the launch of the Bouch-
worldwide as well as an e-commerce site.
eron Place Vendôme line.
The transfer of existing inventory from the former licensee
was completed early in 2011, and we then commenced dis-
tribution of Boucheron’s legacy fragrances. Our first new fra-
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PAUL SMITH
We signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement with
Paul Smith in December 1998 for the creation, development
and distribution of Paul Smith perfumes. In July 2008, we
extended this license for an additional seven years through
December 31, 2017.
Paul Smith is an internationally renowned British designer
who creates fashion with a clear identity. Paul Smith has
a modern style which combines elegance, inventiveness and
a sense of humor and enjoys a loyal following, especially in
the UK and Japan. Fragrances include: Paul Smith (2000),
Paul Smith Extrême (2002), Paul Smith Rose (2007), Paul
Smith Man 2 (2010) and Optimistic (2011). A new men’s and
women’s line, Portrait, was released in Spring 2013.
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Paul Smith Extreme Sport
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S.T. Dupont 58 Avenue Montaigne
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S.T. DUPONT
In June 1997, we signed an exclusive worldwide license
agreement with S.T. Dupont for the creation, manufacture and
distribution of S.T. Dupont perfumes. In 2011, the agreement
was renewed and now runs through December 31, 2016. S.T.
Dupont is a French luxury goods house founded in 1872,
which is known for its fine writing instruments, lighters and
leather goods.
S.T. Dupont fragrance s include: S.T. Dupont ( 1998),
S.T. Dupont Essence Pure (2002), S.T. Dupont Noir (2006),
S.T. Dupont Blanc (2007), S.T. Dupont Passenger (2008),
S.T. Dupont Intense (2009), S.T. Dupont Passenger Cruise
(2011), and 58 avenue Montaigne (2012). Our plans call for a
new men’s and women’s line for 2014.
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BALMAIN
In July 2011, we entered into a 12-year exclusive worldwide
license agreement to create, produce and distribute per-
fumes and ancillary products under the Balmain brand. Our
rights under the agreement commenced on January 1, 2012
when we took over the production and distribution of existing
Balmain fragrances for men and women.
The Balmain couture house was founded in 1945 by Pierre
Balmain. In recent years, Balmain has undergone a significant
transformation. With the redefinition of its image in ready-
to-wear, the brand has become a reference for style, while
retaining its distinctive design codes from the haute couture
universe. In doing so, the brand has become a major trend-
setter. Our first new Balmain women’s fragrance, Extatic, is
scheduled to make its debut in 2014 in selective distribution.
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Balmain Extatic
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Repetto
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REPETTO
In December 2011, we entered into a 13-year exclusive worldwide
license agreement to create, produce and distribute perfumes and
ancillary products under the Repetto brand. Our rights under the
agreement commenced on January 1, 2012.
Created in 1947 by Rose Repetto at the request of her son,
dancer and choreographer Roland Petit, Repetto is today a legend-
ary name in the world of dance. For a number of years it has devel-
oped timeless and must-have collections with a fully modernized
signature style ranging from dance shoes, ballet slippers, flat shoes,
and sandals to more recently handbags and high-end accessories.
With an ambitious plan of international expansion focusing main-
ly on Europe, the brand is now branching out into Asia, notably
South Korea and Japan where its mix of cross-generational appeal
and French chic has met with unprecedented enthusiasm. Our first
fragrance line was launched in 2013, and with sales of $12.0 mil-
lion for just seven months of activity, Repetto fragrances achieved
much higher performances in Europe and Asia than expected. This
line was among the year’s top successes, with the second best
women’s fragrance launch in France for 2013.
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ANNA SUI
In June 2011, we entered into a 10-year exclusive worldwide
We have high expectations for growing the Anna Sui fra-
fragrance license agreement to produce and distribute perfumes
grance franchise by developing new products and expanding
and fragrance related products under the Anna Sui brand. Our
the brand’s fragrance presence in North America, Europe and
rights under the agreement commenced on January 1, 2012
the Middle East. With help from the Fall 2013 launch of La
when we took over production and distribution of the existing
Vie de Bohème, sales of Anna Sui products were up 29% in
Anna Sui fragrance collections.
2013, reaching approximately $25.8 million. A new Anna Sui
We are working in partnership with American designer,
fragrance family is in the works for 2015.
Anna Sui, and her creative team to build upon the brand’s
growing customer appeal, and develop new fragrances that
capture the brand’s very sweet feminine girly aspect, com-
bined with touch of nostalgia, hipness and rock-and-roll. Anna
Sui’s devoted customer base, which spans the world, is espe-
cially strong in Asia.
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Anna Sui La Nuit de Bohème EDT
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Dunhill Desire Black
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DUNHILL
In December 2012, we entered into a 10-year exclusive world-
Inter Parfums USA, LLC took over production and distri-
wide fragrance license to create, produce and distribute per-
bution of Alfred Dunhill legacy fragrances beginning in April
fumes and fragrance related products under the Alfred Dunhill
2013, and we plan to introduce a new men’s scent in the Fall
brand, which commenced on April 3, 2013.
of 2014. We plan to support the new men’s scent with a dis-
The house of Alfred Dunhill was established in 1893 and
tribution strategy that recognizes and utilizes Alfred Dunhill’s
since that time has been dedicated to providing high quality
luxury positioning, along with brand appropriate marketing
men’s luxury products, with core collections offered in mens-
materials and a media campaign.
wear, leather goods and accessories. The brand has global
reach through a premium mix of self-managed retail outlets,
high-level department stores and specialty retailers. Known
for its commitment to elegance and innovation and being a
leader of British men’s style, the brand continues to blend in-
novation and creativity with traditional craftsmanship.
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K ARL LAGERFELD
In October 2012 we entered into a 20-year exclusive worldwide
license agreement with Karl Lagerfeld B.V., the internationally
renowned haute couture fashion house, to create, produce and
distribute perfumes under the Karl Lagerfeld brand.
Under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld, one of the
world’s most influential and iconic designers, the Lagerfeld
Portfolio represents a modern approach to distribution, an in-
novative digital strategy and a global 360 degree vision that
reflects the designer’s own style and soul. Our first new line,
a premium scent for both men and women, is scheduled to be
launched in the Spring of 2014.
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Karl Lagerfeld
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SHANGHAI TANG
In July 2013, we created a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsid-
international recognition and distribution. As the global curator
iary, Inter Parfums USA Hong Kong Limited, which entered into
of modern Chinese chic, Shanghai Tang champions the rich-
a 12-year exclusive worldwide license to create, produce and
ness and beauty of the Chinese culture through its contempo-
distribute perfumes and related products under China’s lead-
rary lifestyle offer of apparel and accessories for men, women
ing luxury brand, Shanghai Tang. The agreement commenced
and children, as well as home collections. Shanghai Tang sup-
on July 1, 2013 and is subject to certain minimum sales, ad-
ports an international network of 45 boutiques, including the
vertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary
world’s largest lifestyle flagship – The Shanghai Tang Mansion
in our industry. We plan to launch the first fragrance collec-
in Hong Kong and its largest flagship boutique, The Cathay
tion under the Shanghai Tang brand in late 2014. Founded in
Mansion in Shanghai, China and on-line.
1994, Shanghai Tang is the leading Chinese luxury brand with
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AGENT PROVOCATEUR
In July 2013, we entered into a 10.5-year exclusive worldwide
breaking new ground with every collection and rightfully earn-
license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and relat-
ing its place as a benchmark brand in the world of lingerie.
ed products under London-based luxury lingerie brand, Agent
It is a brand that is confident, sensual and irreverent. Agent
Provocateur. The agreement commenced on August 1, 2013
Provocateur celebrates and empowers women with a unique
and is subject to certain minimum advertising expenditures
brand image renowned for being provocative and yet always
as is customary in our industry. We plan to launch the first
leaving something to the imagination.
fragrances under the Agent Provocateur brand, Fatale and
In recent years, Agent Provocateur has been opening doors
Fatale Pink, in the Spring of 2014. In addition, we have taken
at a steady growth and plans to continue to grow its door
over distribution of selected fragrances within the brand’s
count, especially in Asia. Currently, its products which extend
current perfume portfolio, and plan to revitalize the Agent
into swimwear, bridal and accessories, are sold globally at
Provocateur signature scent.
nearly 80 doors in 26 countries, which include its own bou-
Founded in 1994 by Joseph Corré, and Serena Rees and
tiques, shop-in-shops within the finest department stores and
acquired by the private equity firm, 3i Group plc in 2007,
specialty retailers, as well as on-line.
Agent Provocateur is an iconic, globally-recognized brand,
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Agent Provocateur Fatale
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Oscar de la Renta Something Blue
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OSCAR DE LA RENTA
In October 2013, we entered into a 12-year exclusive worldwide
license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and related
products under the Oscar de la Renta brand, which closed in
December 2013, and is subject to certain minimum advertis-
ing expenditures as are customary in our industry. We have
taken over distribution of fragrances within the brand’s current
perfume portfolio, and plan to launch our first fragrance under
the Oscar de la Renta brand in the Spring of 2015.
Oscar de la Renta is one of the world’s leading luxury goods
firms. The New York-based company was established in 1965,
and encompasses a full line of women’s accessories, bridal,
childrenswear, fragrance, beauty and home goods, in addition
to its internationally renowned signature women’s ready to
wear collection. Oscar de la Renta products are sold globally
in fine department and specialty stores, oscardelarenta.com
and wholesale channels. There are currently eight Oscar de la
Renta retail stores in the United States. There are five interna-
tional retail stores located in London, Athens, the Dominican
Republic, Dubai and Riyadh.
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Specialty Retail
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Gap bright, electric, inspire and imagine
SPECIALTY RETAIL
In connection with our specialty retail and designer agreements in our United States operations, we design, produce and
manufacture fragrance and fragrance related products for brand name specialty retailers, primarily for sale in their retail stores.
This specialty retail business began in 2005 with the signing of an exclusive agreement with The Gap, Inc. covering the Gap and
Banana Republic brands in the United States and Canada. We have expanded this business through the years and currently
have agreements in place with Brooks Brothers, bebe Stores, Betsey Johnson and Lane Bryant. Our exclusive agreements for
specialty retail brands and their expiration dates are as follows:
Brand Name
The Gap Inc.
Brooks Brothers
bebe Stores
Expiration Date
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2014, plus a 5-year optional term if certain sales targets are met
June 30, 2017, plus three, 3-year optional terms, if certain sales targets are met
Betsey Johnson
December 31, 2015, plus a 5-year optional term if certain conditions are met
Lane Bryant
December 31, 2015
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bebe bebe Love
In addition, our agreements for the Gap, Banana Republic,
capitalize on cross-border brand awareness of Gap’s iconic
Brooks Brothers, bebe and Betsey Johnson brands include a
American style and Banana Republic’s affordable luxury,
license component for worldwide sales to select third party re-
which we have interpreted into a brand-specific assortment
tailers and distributors, in return for royalty payments and cer-
of fragrance and fragrance related products. In addition, our
tain advertising expenditures as are customary in our industry.
long-established relationships with distributors in over 100
countries, and our current infrastructure enabled us to roll-
GAP AND BANANA REPUBLIC
out Gap and Banana Republic products to select department
In July 2005, we entered into an exclusive agreement with
stores, perfumeries, travel retailers, military bases and other
The Gap, Inc. to develop, produce, manufacture and distribute
appropriate retail outlets around the world.
fragrance and fragrance related products for Gap and Banana
In July 2011, we renewed our exclusive agreement with
Republic brand names to be sold in Gap and Banana Republic
The Gap, Inc. to develop, produce, manufacture and distrib-
retail stores in the United States and Canada. In March 2006,
ute fragrances for Gap and Banana Republic brand names
the agreement was amended to include fragrance and fra-
to be sold in Gap and Banana Republic retail stores in the
grance related products for Gap Outlet and Banana Republic
United States and Canada. In July 2011, we also renewed
Factory Stores in the United States and Canada.
our license agreement with The Gap Inc. for international
In 2008, we expanded our relationship with Gap Inc. to
distribution of fragrances through Gap and Banana Republic
include a licensing agreement for international distribution
stores as well as select specialty and department stores out-
of personal care products created for the Gap and Banana
side the United States, including duty-free and other travel
Republic brands. We entered into this license agreement to
related retailers. These renewal agreements, which became
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effective on January 1, 2012, run through December 31,
BETSEY JOHNSON
2014. Commencing in 2015, our current plans are to contin-
In July 2010, we entered into an exclusive worldwide agree-
ue to distribute Gap fragrances internationally and through
ment for the Betsey Johnson brand, under which we design,
their Outlet division in North America only, and distribute
manufacture and sell fragrance, color cosmetics as well as
Banana Republic fragrances to Banana Republic stores and
other personal care products across a broad retail spectrum.
Banana Republic Factory Stores in North America as well as
The agreement includes a licensing component, enabling us
through international distribution.
to sell these fragrance and beauty products to specialty and
Gap scents in current distribution include: Close (2009),
department stores as well as other retail outlets worldwide.
Stay (2010), Core (2010), Deep (2011) and Near (2011).
Our first product launch under the Betsey Johnson brand
Building upon the success of the Gap brand’s fragrances,
occurred in 2010 with a new take on the designer’s vintage
in 2012 we launched a new fragrance concept for Gap in an
fragrance. In 2011, we launched of our first new Betsey John-
effort to capture the heritage of the brand. Gap Established
son scent, Too Too, with initial distribution in select depart-
1969 launched in March 2012 at Gap stores in the U.S. and
ment stores as well as Sephora stores in the U.S. In 2012, we
international distribution commenced in June 2012. During
added Too Too Pretty to the Betsy Johnson lineup.
2013, we brought to market Gap Established 1969 Bright and
Electric and in 2014, Gap Established 1969 Inspire and Imag-
BROOKS BROTHERS
ine comes to market.
In November 2007, we entered into an exclusive agreement
Banana Republic products currently available include:
with Retail Brand Alliance, Inc. covering the design, manufac-
Classic (1995), W (1995), Alabaster (2006), Jade (2006),
ture and supply of personal care products for men and women
Rosewood (2006), Slate (2006), Black Walnut (2006), Cor-
to be sold at Brooks Brothers locations in the United States
dovan (2007), Malachite (2007), Republic of Women (2009),
as well as a licensing agreement covering Brooks Brothers
Republic of Men (2009) and Wildbloom (2011). To comple-
stores and specialty and department stores outside the United
ment the women’s scent Wildbloom, introduced in 2011, we
States and duty-free and other travel-related retailers.
launched a brand extension, Wildbloom Vert, in early 2012
Brooks Brothers product lines currently available include:
followed later in the year with Wildblue. In 2013, we brought
Brooks Brothers New York (2008), Black Fleece (2009),
new fragrances to market: Banana Republic’s Wildbloom
Brooks Brothers Madison (2010), and a trio of scents Black
Rouge and Wildblue Noir. In the Fall of 2014, Modern, a new
Fleece Red, White, & Blue (2010). In 2012, we introduced a
collection for men and women is scheduled to launch.
new Brooks Brothers fragrance, Miss Madison. A new master
brand for the Brook Brothers brand is scheduled for launch in
bebe STORES
In July 2008, we entered into an exclusive six-year worldwide
the Fall of 2014.
agreement with bebe Stores, Inc., under which we design,
LANE BRYANT
manufacture and supply fragrance, bath and body products
In March 2011, we entered into an exclusive agreement with
and color cosmetics for company-owned bebe stores in the
a unit of Charming Shoppes, Inc. for its flagship brand, Lane
United States and Canada, as well as select specialty and
Bryant. Under the agreement, Inter Parfums designs and man-
department stores worldwide. We have incorporated bebe’s
ufactures personal care products for the Lane Bryant brand to
signature look into fragrance and cosmetics for the brand’s
be sold in Lane Bryant stores. Lane Bryant is responsible for
strong, hip, sexy, and sophisticated clientele.
marketing, promoting and selling these products.
Our bebe signature fragrance was unveiled at more than
In Spring 2011, we commenced shipments of a line of per-
200 bebe stores in the U.S. in August 2009, which was fol-
formance-based bath, body and specialty products, to be sold
lowed by worldwide distribution shortly thereafter. Scents
under Lane Bryant’s Cacique® brand. This line was not suc-
currently available for domestic and international markets in-
cessful and has since been discontinued. In 2012, we created
clude: bebe (2009), bebe Sheer (2010) and bebe gold (2011).
a signature scent for Lane Bryant stores which is currently
In 2012, we introduced a new bebe scent, Wishes & Dreams
being sold chain-wide.
and we introduced two other scents, bebe desire and bebe
Nouveau in 2013.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 52
bebe Nouveau
quarterly financial data
53
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA: (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share data)
2013
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Full Year
Net Sales
Gross Margin
Net Income (Loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
Inter Parfums, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
Inter Parfums, Inc. per Share:
Basic
Diluted
Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
2012
Net Sales
Gross Margin
Net Income
Net Income Attributable to
Inter Parfums, Inc.
Net Income Attributable to
Inter Parfums, Inc. per Share:
Basic
Diluted
Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
$213,810
134,643
42,942
$117,485
63,607
4,521
$126,753
70,007
9,903
$105,531
60,522
(6,400)
$563,579
328,779
50,966
31,696
3,815
7,854
(4,154)
39,211
$1.03
1.03
30,687
30,847
$0.12
0.12
30,748
30,953
$0.26
0.25
30,796
30,986
$(0.13)
(0.13)
30,826
30,826
$1.27
1.27
30,764
30,954
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Full Year
$165,368
$145,555
$166,264
$176,930
$654,117
106,678
20,254
87,856
7,481
101,118
13,177
111,534
135,978
407,186
176,890
15,497
6,008
10,018
99,613
131,136
$0.51
0.51
30,551
30,686
$0.20
0.20
30,563
30,688
$0.33
0.33
30,570
30,717
$3.25
3.24
30,615
30,772
$4.29
4.26
30,575
30,716
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
54
NORTH AMERICA
27%
United States export sales were approximately $50.4 million,
$38.8 million and $24.9 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011,
respectively. Consolidated net sales to customers by region
are as follows:
CONSOLIDATED NET SALES TO CUSTOMERS BY REGION
(in thousands) Year Ended December 31
2013
2011
$154,300
215,600
North America
$150,000
$175,400
246,000
241,300
Europe
2012
CENTRAL & SOUTH
AMERICA
8%
Central and
South America
Middle East
Asia
Other
42,400
43,300
98,600
9,400
53,000
61,000
62,100
57,000
115,300
95,000
7,000
$563,600 $654,100
6,200
$615,200
CONSOLIDATED NET SALES TO CUSTOMERS
IN MAJOR COUNTRIES
(in thousands) Year Ended December 31
2013
2011
2012
$150,000 $167,000
48,000
46,000
47,000
$138,000
45,000
46,000
48,000
United States
United Kingdom
France
55
ASIA
17%
EUROPE
38%
MIDDLE EAST
8%
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 56
the
Organization
ALL CORPORATE FUNCTIONS,
OPERATIONS:
Including product analysis and development, production and
Henry B. Clarke and Alex Canavan in the United States and
sales, and finance are coordinated at the Company’s corpo-
Axel Marot in France:
rate headquarters in New York and at the corporate offices of
• Product development;
Interparfums SA in Paris. Each company is organized into two
• Logistics and transportation;
operational units that report directly to general management,
• Purchasing and industrial relations;
and European operations ultimately report to Mr. Benacin and
• Quality control and inventory cost supervision.
United States operations ultimately report to Mr. Madar.
EXPORT SALES:
FINANCE, INVESTOR RELATIONS
Herve Bouillonnec in the United States and Frédéric Garcia-
AND ADMINISTRATION:
Pelayo in France:
Russell Greenberg in the United States and Philippe Santi
• International development strategy;
in France:
• Establishment of distributor networks and negotiation of
• Financial policy and communication, investor relations;
contracts;
• Financial accounting, cost accounting, budgeting and cash
• Monitoring of profit margins and advertising expenditures.
flow management;
• Disclosure requirements of the Securities and Exchange
DOMESTIC (HOME COUNTRY) SALES:
Commission and Commission des Operations de Bourse;
Michel Bes in the United States and Jérôme Thermoz
• Labor relations, tax and legal matters and management
in France:
information systems.
• Establish and apply domestic sales strategy and
distribution policy;
• Sales team management and development;
• Monitoring of profit margins and advertising expenditures.
the organization
57
SIMPLIFIED CHART OF THE ORGANIZATION
46%
54%
philippe benacin
jean madar
inter parfums, inc.
(nasdaq - “ipar”)
public
shareholders
100%
100%
100%
100%
interparfums
holdings, sa
jean philippe
fragrances, llc
interparfums
usa, llc
ip beauty, inc.
100%
inter parfums
usa hong kong ltd
73%
interparfums sa
(euronext – paris)
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
interparfums
luxury
brands, inc.
interparfums
(suisse) sarl
interparfums
singapore
pte, ltd
inter espãna
parfums
et cosmetiques, sl
(spain)
interparfums
srl
(italy)
51%
51%
interparfums
limited
(united kingdom)
interparfums
deutschland
gmbh
(germany)
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 58
CONTENTS
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 00
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 59
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 71
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 72
Financial Statements 73
Directors and Executive Officers 93
Corporate and Market Information 94
management’s discussion and analysis
of financial condition and results of operations
59
management’s discussion
and analysis of
financial condition and
Results of Operations
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
REGULATION S-K ITEM 10(e)
Regulation S-K, Item 10(e), “Use of Non-GAAP Financial
traded company as 27% of Interparfums SA shares trade on
Measures in commission filings,” prescribes the conditions
the NYSE Euronext. Prestige cosmetics and prestige skin care
for use of non-GAAP financial information in filings with the
products represent less than 1% of consolidated net sales.
Securities and Exchange Commission.
We produce and distribute our European based pres-
On July 16, 2012, Burberry exercised its option to buy-out
tige products primarily under license agreements with brand
our license rights effective December 31, 2012. Due to the
owners, and European based prestige product sales rep-
significance of this transaction as well as its non-recurring
resented approximately 82%, 87% and 90% of net sales for
nature, exclusion of such gain in the non-GAAP financial mea-
2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We have built a portfolio
sures provides a more complete disclosure and facilitates a
of prestige brands, which include Lanvin, Montblanc, Jimmy
more accurate comparison of current results to historic re-
Choo, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paul Smith, Boucheron, S.T. Du-
sults. In addition, providing comparable sales information
pont, Balmain, Karl Lagerfeld and Repetto, whose products
excluding sales relating to a terminated license provides in-
are distributed in over 100 countries around the world.
vestors with a more accurate picture of current sales trends.
Burberry was our most significant license, and net sales
Based upon the foregoing, we believe that our presentation of
of Burberry products represented 23%, 46% and 50% of net
the non-GAAP financial information is important supplemen-
sales for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and
tal measures of operating performance to investors.
2011, respectively. (See Note 2 “Termination of Burberry Li-
OVERVIEW:
cense” in notes to consolidated financial statements on page
81 of this annual report). In addition, we own the Lanvin brand
We operate in the fragrance business and manufacture, mar-
name for our class of trade, and license the Montblanc and
ket and distribute a wide array of fragrances and fragrance
Jimmy Choo brand names; for the year ended December 31,
related products. We manage our business in two segments,
2013, sales of product for these brands represented 15%,
European based operations and United States based opera-
15% and 13% of net sales, respectively.
tions. Certain prestige fragrance products are produced and
Through our United States operations we also market pres-
marketed by our European operations through our 73% owned
tige brand as well as specialty retail fragrance and fragrance
subsidiary in Paris, Interparfums SA, which is also a publicly
related products. United States operations represented 18%,
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 60
13% and 10% of net sales in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respec-
ness for the foreseeable future. This is due in part to our be-
tively. These fragrance products are sold under trademarks
lief that we are well positioned as a result of our strategy to
owned by us or pursuant to license or other agreements with
manage our business effectively and efficiently. However, if
the owners of the Anna Sui, Alfred Dunhill, Oscar de la Renta,
the degree of uncertainty or volatility worsens or is prolonged,
Shanghai Tang, Agent Provocateur, Gap, Banana Republic,
then there will likely be a negative effect on ongoing consumer
Brooks Brothers, bebe and Betsey Johnson brands.
confidence, demand and spending and as a result, our busi-
Historically, seasonality has not been a major factor for our
ness. Currently, we believe general economic and other uncer-
Company as quarterly sales fluctuations were more influenced
tainties still exist in select markets in which we do business
by the timing of new product launches than by the third and
and we continue to monitor global economic uncertainties and
fourth quarter holiday season. However, in certain markets
other risks that may affect our business.
where we now sell directly to retailers, seasonality is more
Our reported net sales are impacted by changes in foreign
evident. We have operated our European distribution subsid-
currency exchange rates. A weak U.S. dollar has a positive im-
iaries in Italy, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom since
pact on our net sales. However, earnings are negatively affect-
2007, and in January 2011, we commenced operations of our
ed by a weak dollar because approximately 40% of net sales
U.S. distribution subsidiary. In addition, our specialty retail
of our European operations are denominated in U.S. dollars,
product lines sold to U.S. retailers is also concentrated in the
while all costs of our European operations are incurred in euro.
second half of the year.
Our Company addresses certain financial exposures through
We grow our business in two distinct ways. First, we grow by
a controlled program of risk management that includes the
adding new brands to our portfolio, either through new licens-
use of derivative financial instruments. We primarily enter into
es or other arrangements or out-right acquisitions of brands.
foreign currency forward exchange contracts to reduce the ef-
Second, we grow through the introduction of new products
fects of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates.
and supporting new and established products through adver-
tising, merchandising and sampling as well as phasing out
RECENT IMPORTANT EVENTS
existing products that no longer meet the needs of our con-
BURBERRY
sumers. The economics of developing, producing, launching
Burberry exercised its option to buy-out the license rights
and supporting products influence our sales and operating
effective December 31, 2012. On October 11, 2012, the
performance each year. Our introduction of new products may
Company and Burberry entered into a transition agreement
have some cannibalizing effect on sales of existing products,
that provided for certain license rights and obligations to
which we take into account in our business planning.
continue through March 31, 2013. The Company continued
Our business is not capital intensive, and it is important to
to operate certain aspects of the business for the brand in-
note that we do not own manufacturing facilities. We act as a
cluding product development, testing, and distribution. The
general contractor and source our needed components from
transition agreement provided for non-exclusivity for manu-
our suppliers. These components are received at one of our
facturing, a cap on sales of Burberry products, a reduced
distribution centers and then, based upon production needs,
advertising requirement and no minimum royalty amounts.
the components are sent to one of several third party fillers,
The transition agreement provided that Burberry inven-
which manufacture the finished product for us and then de-
tories at March 31, 2013 should be less than $20.0 mil-
liver them to one of our distribution centers.
lion in the aggregate. Actual Burberry inventory as of March
As with any global business, many aspects of our opera-
31, 2013 aggregated approximately $18 million. During the
tions are subject to influences outside our control. We believe
second quarter of 2013, the Company and Burberry reached
we have a strong brand portfolio with global reach and poten-
an agreement regarding inventory and Burberry agreed to
tial. As part of our strategy, we plan to continue to make in-
purchase $7.8 million of inventory at cost. Remaining inven-
vestments behind fast-growing markets and channels to grow
tories were sold off in the ordinary course of business pursu-
market share.
ant to our sell-off rights, destroyed or given to Burberry at
During 2013, the economic uncertainty and financial mar-
no charge.
ket volatility taking place in certain European countries did
As of September 30, 2013, the $10 million inventory re-
not have a significant impact on our business, and at this time
serve, recorded in December 2012 upon recognition of the
we do not believe it will have a significant impact on our busi-
license termination gain of $198.8 million, was fully con-
management’s discussion and analysis
of financial condition and results of operations
61
sumed during 2013.
results could differ significantly from those estimates under
Accounts receivables and accounts payables were collect-
different assumptions and conditions. We believe the follow-
ed and paid in the ordinary course of business. In addition,
ing discussion addresses our most critical accounting poli-
Burberry purchased fixed assets for $2.8 million as agreed
cies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal
in the transition agreement.
of our financial condition and results of operations. These
SHANGHAI TANG
accounting policies generally require our management’s most
difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the
In July 2013, the Company created a wholly-owned Hong
need to make estimates about the effect of matters that
Kong subsidiary, Inter Parfums USA Hong Kong Limited,
are inherently uncertain. Management of the Company has
which entered into a 12-year exclusive worldwide license to
discussed the selection of significant accounting policies and
create, produce and distribute perfumes and related prod-
the effect of estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board
ucts under China’s leading luxury brand, Shanghai Tang. The
of Directors.
agreement commenced on July 1, 2013 and is subject to cer-
tain minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty pay-
REVENUE RECOGNITION
ments as are customary in our industry. The Company plans to
We sell our products to department stores, perfumeries,
launch its first fragrance collection under the Shanghai Tang
specialty retailers, mass-market retailers, supermarkets and
brand in late 2014.
AGENT PROVOCATEUR
domestic and international wholesalers and distributors.
Sales of such products by our domestic subsidiaries are de-
nominated in U.S. dollars and sales of such products by our
In July 2013, the Company entered into a 10.5-year exclusive
foreign subsidiaries are primarily denominated in either euro
worldwide license to create, produce and distribute perfumes
or U.S. dollars. We recognize revenues when merchandise
and related products under London-based luxur y linge-
is shipped and the risk of loss passes to the customer. Net
rie brand, Agent Provocateur. The agreement commenced on
sales are comprised of gross revenues less returns, trade dis-
August 1, 2013 and is subject to certain minimum advertising
counts and allowances.
expenditures as is customary in our industry. The Company
plans to launch its first fragrance under the Agent Provocateur
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
brand in 2014. In addition, the Company has taken over distri-
Accounts receivable represent payments due to the Company
bution of selected fragrances within the brand’s current per-
for previously recognized net sales, reduced by allowances
fume portfolio, and plans to revitalize the Agent Provocateur
for sales returns and doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable
signature scent.
OSCAR DE LA RENTA
balances are written-off against the allowance for doubtful
accounts when they become uncollectible. Recoveries of ac-
counts receivable previously recorded against the allowance
In October 2013, the Company entered into a 12-year ex-
are recorded in the consolidated statement of income when
clusive worldwide license to create, produce and distribute
received. We generally grant credit based upon our analysis of
perfumes and related products under the Oscar de la Renta
the customer’s financial position as well as previously estab-
brand, The agreement closed on December 2, 2013 and is
lished buying patterns.
subject to certain minimum advertising expenditures as is
customary in our industry. We purchased certain inventories
SALES RETURNS
and paid an up-front entry fee of $5.0 million. The Company
Generally, we do not permit customers to return their unsold
has taken over distribution of fragrances within the brand’s
products. However, in 2011 we took over U.S. distribution of
current perfume portfolio, and plans to launch its first fra-
our European based prestige products, and for U.S. based
grance under the Oscar de la Renta brand in 2015.
customers, we allow returns if properly requested, authorized
and approved. We regularly review and revise, as deemed
DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
necessary, our estimate of reserves for future sales returns
We make estimates and assumptions in the preparation of our
based primarily upon historic trends and relevant current
financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
data, including information provided by retailers regard-
generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual
ing their inventory levels. In addition, as necessary, specific
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 62
accruals may be established for significant future known or
mated useful lives of such assets. Changes in circumstances
anticipated events. The types of known or anticipated events
such as technological advances, changes to our business
that we have considered, and will continue to consider, in-
model or changes in our capital spending strategy can result
clude, but are not limited to, the financial condition of our
in the actual useful lives differing from our estimates. In
customers, store closings by retailers, changes in the retail
those cases where we determine that the useful life of equip-
environment and our decision to continue to support new and
ment should be shortened, we would depreciate the net book
existing products. We record estimated reserves for sales
value in excess of the salvage value, over its revised remaining
returns as a reduction of sales, cost of sales and accounts
useful life, thereby increasing depreciation expense. Factors
receivable. Returned products are recorded as inventories
such as changes in the planned use of equipment, or market
and are valued based upon estimated realizable value. The
acceptance of products, could result in shortened useful lives.
physical condition and marketability of returned products are
We evaluate indefinite-lived intangible assets for impair-
the major factors we consider in estimating realizable value.
ment at least annually during the fourth quarter, or more fre-
Actual returns, as well as estimated realizable values of re-
quently when events occur or circumstances change, such
turned products, may differ significantly, either favorably or
as an unexpected decline in sales, that would more likely
unfavorably, from our estimates, if factors such as economic
than not indicate that the carrying value of an indefinite-
conditions, inventory levels or competitive conditions differ
lived intangible asset may not be recoverable. When testing
from our expectations.
indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, the evalu-
ation requires a comparison of the estimated fair value of the
PROMOTIONAL ALLOWANCES
asset to the carrying value of the asset. The fair values used in
We have various performance-based arrangements with cer-
our evaluations are estimated based upon discounted future
tain retailers. These arrangements primarily allow customers
cash flow projections using a weighted average cost of capital
to take deductions against amounts owed to us for product
of 6.7%. The cash flow projections are based upon a number
purchases. The costs that we incur for performance-based
of assumptions, including, future sales levels and future cost
arrangements, shelf replacement costs and slotting fees
of goods and operating expense levels, as well as economic
are netted against revenues on our Company’s consolidated
conditions, changes to our business model or changes in con-
statement of income. Estimated accruals for promotions and
sumer acceptance of our products which are more subjective
advertising programs are recorded in the period in which the
in nature. If the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible
related revenue is recognized. We review and revise the esti-
asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recorded.
mated accruals for the projected costs for these promotions.
We believe that the assumptions we have made in project-
Actual costs incurred may differ significantly, either favorably
ing future cash flows for the evaluations described above are
or unfavorably, from estimates if factors such as the level and
reasonable and currently no impairment indicators exist for
success of the retailers’ programs or other conditions differ
our indefinite-lived intangible assets. However, if future actual
from our expectations.
INVENTORIES
results do not meet our expectations, we may be required to
record an impairment charge, the amount of which could be
material to our results of operations. The following table pres-
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value.
ents the impact a change in the following significant assump-
Cost is principally determined by the first-in, first-out meth-
tions would have had on the calculated fair value in 2013
od. We record adjustments to the cost of inventories based
assuming all other assumptions remained constant:
upon our sales forecast and the physical condition of the
inventories. These adjustments are estimates, which could
(In millions)
vary significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from actual
requirements if future economic conditions or competitive
conditions differ from our expectations.
Weighted average cost of capital
Weighted average cost of capital
EQUIPMENT AND OTHER LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Future sales levels
Equipment, which includes tools and molds, is recorded at
Future sales levels
Increase
(decrease) to
Change
fair value
+10%
-10%
+10%
-10%
$(1.32)
1.67
1.27
(1.27)
cost and is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the esti-
Intangible assets subject to amortization are evaluated for
management’s discussion and analysis
of financial condition and results of operations
63
impairment testing whenever events or changes in circum-
trademarks back to Lanvin. The exercise price to be received
stances indicate that the carrying amount of an amortizable
(Residual Value) is well in excess of the carrying value of the
intangible asset may not be recoverable. If impairment indica-
Lanvin brand names and trademarks, therefore no amorti-
tors exist for an amortizable intangible asset, the undiscount-
zation is required.
ed future cash flows associated with the expected service
potential of the asset are compared to the carrying value of
DERIVATIVES
the asset. If our projection of undiscounted future cash flows
We account for derivative financial instruments in accordance
is in excess of the carrying value of the intangible asset, no
with ASC topic 815, which establishes accounting and report-
impairment charge is recorded. If our projection of undis-
ing standards for derivative instruments, including certain
counted future cash flows is less than the carrying value of
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for
the intangible asset, an impairment charge would be recorded
hedging activities. This topic also requires the recognition of
to reduce the intangible asset to its fair value. The cash flow
all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the
projections are based upon a number of assumptions, includ-
balance sheet and that they are measured at fair value.
ing future sales levels and future cost of goods and operating
We currently use derivative financial instruments to hedge
expense levels, as well as economic conditions, changes to
certain anticipated transactions and interest rates, as well
our business model or changes in consumer acceptance of our
as receivables denominated in foreign currencies. We do not
products which are more subjective in nature. We believe that
utilize derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. Hedge
the assumptions we have made in projecting future cash flows
effectiveness is documented, assessed and monitored by
for the evaluations described above are reasonable and cur-
employees who are qualified to make such assessments and
rently no impairment indicators exist for our intangible assets
monitor the instruments. Variables that are external to us such
subject to amortization. In those cases where we determine
as social, political and economic risks may have an impact on
that the useful life of long-lived assets should be shortened,
our hedging program and the results thereof.
we would depreciate the net book value in excess of the sal-
vage value (after testing for impairment as described above),
INCOME TAXES
over the revised remaining useful life of such asset thereby
The Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and
increasing amortization expense.
liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax
In determining the useful life of our Lanvin brand names
assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences
and trademarks, we applied the provisions of ASC topic 350-
of events that have been recognized in its financial statements
30-35-3. The only factor that prevented us from determining
or tax returns. The net deferred tax assets assume sufficient
that the Lanvin brand names and trademarks were indefinite
future earnings for their realization, as well as the continued
life intangible assets was Item c. “Any legal, regulatory, or
application of currently anticipated tax rates. Included in net
contractual provisions that may limit the useful life.” The exis-
deferred tax assets is a valuation allowance for deferred tax
tence of a repurchase option in 2025 may limit the useful life
assets, where management believes it is more-likely-than-not
of the Lanvin brand names and trademarks to the Company.
that the deferred tax assets will not be realized in the relevant
However, this limitation would only take effect if the repur-
jurisdiction. If the Company determines that a deferred tax
chase option were to be exercised and the repurchase price
asset will not be realizable, an adjustment to the deferred tax
was paid. If the repurchase option is not exercised, then the
asset will result in a reduction of net earnings at that time. In
Lanvin brand names and trademarks are expected to continue
addition, the Company follows the provisions of uncertain tax
to contribute directly to the future cash flows of our Company
positions as addressed in ASC topic 740-10-65-1.
and their useful life would be considered to be indefinite.
With respect to the application of ASC topic 350-30-35-8,
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
the Lanvin brand names and trademarks would only have a
During the three-year period ended December 31, 2013 we
finite life to our Company if the repurchase option were exer-
have not made any material changes in our assumptions underly-
cised, and in applying ASC topic 350-30-35-8 we assumed
ing these critical accounting policies or to the related significant
that the repurchase option is exercised. When exercised, Lan-
estimates. The results of our business underlying these assump-
vin has an obligation to pay the exercise price and the Com-
tions have not differed significantly from our expectations.
pany would be required to convey the Lanvin brand names and
While we believe the estimates we have made are prop-
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 64
er and the related results of operations for the period are
approximately $0.5 million and selling, general and adminis-
presented fairly in all material respects, other assumptions
trative expenses would have changed by approximately $0.03
could reasonably be justified that would change the amount
million. The collective impact of these changes on operating
of reported net sales, cost of sales, and selling, general and
income, net earnings attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc., and
administrative expenses as they relate to the provisions for
net earnings attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. per diluted
anticipated sales returns, allowance for doubtful accounts and
common share would be an increase or decrease of approxi-
inventory obsolescence reserves. For 2013, had these esti-
mately $0.6 million, $0.27 million and $0.01, respectively.
mates been changed simultaneously by 5% in either direction,
our reported gross profit would have increased or decreased by
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
NET SALES
(In millions)
European based product sales
United States based product sales
Total net sales
2013
$464.3
99.3
$563.6
% Change
(19%)
21%
(14%)
2012
$571.8
82.3
$654.1
Year Ended December 31
2011
% Change
4%
31%
6%
$552.4
62.8
$615.2
After increasing 6% in 2012, net sales for the year ended
ongoing brands in 2013.
December 31, 2013 decreased 14% to $563.6 million. At
Future sales within our European operations will be signifi-
comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales de-
cantly affected as a result of the termination of the Burberry
clined 14% in 2013 and increased 9% in 2012. While there
license. However, we are confident in our future as this new
was no discernible effect of currency rates on net sales in
situation has allowed us to strengthen investments support-
2013, the strength of the U.S. dollar in 2012 as compared
ing all portfolio brands and to accelerate brand development.
to 2011 had a negative effect on reported net sales in 2012.
Our expectations reflect our plans to continue to build upon
The average dollar/euro exchange rates for the years ended
the strength of our brands and our worldwide distribution net-
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were 1.33, 1.28 and
work. For 2014, we expect continued strong performances
1.39, respectively. Our association with Burberry concluded
from the existing scents within the Lanvin, Jimmy Choo, Mont-
during the second quarter of 2013. Burberry brand product
blanc and Boucheron brands. In addition, our plans call for
sales aggregated $130.3 million in 2013, as compared to
2014 to be one of our largest new product launch years in our
$301.4 million in 2012.
history, with new scents rolling out for Balmain, Karl La-
See information regarding Regulation S-K Item 10(e), “Use
gerfeld, Jimmy Choo, Montblanc and S.T. Dupont. Lastly, the
of Non-GAAP Financial Measures”, on page 59 of this an-
Company hopes to benefit from its substantial resources to
nual report. European based prestige product sales, exclud-
potentially acquire one or more brands, either on a proprietary
ing Burberry brand product sales, increased 23% in 2013,
basis or as a licensee.
as compared to 2012. Our major ongoing brands have per-
European based product sales increased 4% in 2012 after
formed very well in 2013. For Jimmy Choo we introduced its
an increase of 36% in 2011. The global launch of Burb -
second fragrance line, Jimmy Choo Flash, which contributed
erry Body in 2011 made for a very difficult sales compari-
to the 41% increase in brand sales for 2013. Sales of Mont-
son. Burberry product sales declined 2% to $301.4 million
blanc Legend fragrances also performed exceptionally well
in 2012 as compared to $307.7 million in 2011. Although
with 2013 brand sales increasing 40%. With the continued
Lanvin product sales declined 3% to $77.6 million in the
growth of Eclat d’ Arpège along with the launch of Lanvin Me
absence of a major launch, other brands in our portfolio per-
and the steady performance of the Jeanne Lanvin line, Lanvin
formed extremely well. Montblanc fragrance sales increased
product sales increased 11% in 2013. In addition, the recent
40% to $59.3 million due in great part to the continued suc-
launches of the Repetto signature scent, along with Place
cess of the men’s line, Legend. Jimmy Choo fragrances con-
Vendôme from Boucheron have exceeded our expectations
tinued to build upon the success of the brand’s signature
and were meaningful contributors to our growth in sales of
scent as sales increased 26% to $51.5 million. Boucheron,
management’s discussion and analysis
of financial condition and results of operations
65
in its first full year under license, also contributed to 2012
In 2013, the declines are primarily the result of the termina-
growth, as fragrance sales increased 82% to $21.1 million,
tion of the Burberry license. However, sales of ongoing brands
as compared to 2011.
remained strong in North America, Latin America, Asia and
With respect to our United States prestige brand and spe-
Eastern Europe, while weakness continued in Western Europe.
cialty retail products, sales rose 21% and benefited from
In 2012, top line growth was especially strong in North
strong consumer demand and expanded retail distribution
America where sales ran 17% ahead of 2011. Growth con-
for Anna Sui fragrances. Initial sales of Anna Sui fragrances
tinued in the Middle East which saw a 9% increase in sales,
began in 2012 and gained further momentum following the
while sales were down 3% and 13% in Western Europe and
launch of La Vie de Bohème in 2013. Anna Sui fragrance
Central and South America, respectively. With the addition
sales increased 29% to $25.8 million in 2013, as compared
of the Anna Sui brand in our portfolio, the Asian market grew
to $20.0 in 2012. In April 2013, our U.S. based operations
21% in 2012.
took over the manufacture and distribution of legacy Alfred
Dunhill fragrances, and brand sales aggregated $13.0 million,
providing an incremental contribution to 2013 growth for our
GROSS PROFIT MARGINS
(In millions)
U.S. business. Finally we are very excited about our three re-
cent fragrance license agreements:
Year Ended December 31
2011
2012
i) internationally renowned fashion house, Oscar de la Renta,
ii) one of China’s leading fashion brands, Shanghai Tang,
iii) London-based luxury lingerie brand, Agent Provocateur.
We expect each of these brands to further enhance the per-
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross margin
Gross margin as a
2013
$563.6
234.8
$328.8
$654.1
$615.2
246.9
231.7
$407.2
$383.5
formance of our U.S.-based operations in the coming year.
percent of net sales
58.3%
62.2%
62.3%
United States prestige brand and specialty retail prod-
uct sales increased 31% in 2012. The initial launch of our
As a percentage of net sales, gross profit margins were
first Nine West fragrance and the commencement of sales
58.3%, 62.2%, and 62.3% in 2013, 2012 and 2011, re-
pursuant to our Anna Sui license were the primary contribu-
spectively. For European operations, gross profit margin was
tors to 2012 sales growth. With a high concentration of cus-
61%, 64% and 65% in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
tomers in the Far East, first year sales of Anna Sui products
The gross margin decline in 2013 is directly related to the
reached approximately $20.0 million. In January 2012, Love
resolution of the Burberry inventory and the termination of
Fury, a women’s fragrance created for Nine West launched
the Burberry license. Although reserves were established and
at Macy’s stores and Nine West stores in the U.S. and inter-
used to cover losses on the disposition of inventory, the sale
nationally. As this line was met with mixed reviews, it was
of certain inventory to Burberry at cost, resulted in a lower
discontinued in 2013.
CONSOLIDATED NET SALES TO CUSTOMERS BY REGION
(In millions)
Year Ended December 31
2011
2012
gross margin. In addition, the discontinuance of Burberry
product sales, which were sold at higher margins than ongo-
ing brand sales, had a negative effect on margins. For U.S.
operations, gross profit margin was 46% for both 2013 and
2012 and 40% in 2011. The increase since 2011 is the result
of prestige product sales for the Anna Sui and Alfred Dunhill
North America
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Central & South America
Middle East
Asia
Other
2013
$154.3
159.8
55.8
42.4
43.3
98.6
9.4
$563.6
$175.4
$150.0
fragrance brands.
188.0
194.0
We carefully watch movements in foreign currency ex-
53.3
53.0
62.1
115.3
7.0
52.0
61.0
57.0
95.0
change rates as approximately 40% of our European based
operations net sales are denominated in dollars, while our
costs are incurred in euro. From a profit standpoint, a stronger
U.S. dollar has a positive effect on our gross margin while a
6.2
weak dollar has a negative effect. The average dollar/euro ex-
$654.1
$615.2
change rate was 1.33 in 2013, as compared to 1.28 in 2012.
As such, there was only a minor effect on gross margin in
2013 from changes in currency exchange rates.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
66
Costs relating to purchase with purchase and gift with
vertising requirements were reduced. Almost all promotional
purchase promotions are reflected in cost of sales and ag-
spending in 2013 was for continuing brands and represented
gregated $25.7 million, $46.5 million and $48.4 million in
approximately 22% of continuing brand sales. As planned, we
2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and represented 4.6%,
invested heavily in promotional spending in the latter part of
7.1% and 7.9% of net sales, respectively. The decline in 2013
2013 to support new product launches and continued world-
is the result of the discontinuance of Burberry product sales.
wide development of our brand portfolio.
Generally, we do not bill customers for shipping and han-
Royalty expense included in selling, general and adminis-
dling costs and such costs, which aggregated $6.1 million,
trative expenses aggregated $40.5 million, $58.8 million and
$8.4 million and $8.8 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, re-
$51.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012
spectively, and are included in selling, general and admin-
and 2011, respectively. Royalty expense as a percentage of
istrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income.
sales represented 7.2%, 9.0% and 8.3% of net sales for the
As such, our Company’s gross margins may not be comparable
years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respective-
to other companies, which may include these expenses as a
ly. In addition service fees, which are fees paid to third parties
component of cost of goods sold.
relating to the activities of our distribution subsidiaries, aggre-
gated $15.1 million, $26.3 million and $25.3 million for the
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respec-
(In millions)
Year Ended December 31
2011
2012
2013
tively. The decline in both royalties and service fees in 2013
are directly related to the termination of the Burberry license.
The impairment loss in 2012 related to our Nickel busi-
ness. In December 2013, the Company sold its Nickel brand
Selling, general &
administrative expenses
Selling, general &
administrative expenses
$250.0
$325.8
$315.7
and trademark for $3.5 million, which was approximately
equal to the then current book value of the goodwill and trade-
mark; therefore, there was no material gain or loss as a result
as a percent of net sales
44%
50%
51%
of the sale.
See information regarding Regulation S-K Item 10(e), “Use
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased
of Non-GAAP Financial Measures”, on page 59 of this annual
23% for the year ended December 31, 2013, as compared
report. As a result of the termination of the Burberry license,
to 2012 and increased 3% for the year ended December 31,
the Company recognized a gain of $198.8 million as of De-
2012 as compared to 2011. As a percentage of sales, sell-
cember 31, 2012. On an after tax basis and after allocation to
ing, general and administrative expenses were 44%, 50%
the noncontrolling interests on an after tax basis, the net gain
and 51% for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and
on termination of license attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
2011, respectively. For European operations, selling, gen-
common shareholders’ aggregated $93.0 million. Therefore,
eral and administrative expenses decreased 27% in 2013, as
excluding the 2012 net gain on termination of license, in-
compared to 2012 and represented 46% of sales in 2013 as
come from operations decreased 1% to $78.8 million in 2013
compared to 52% in 2012. For U.S. operations, while sales
and income from operations increased 19% to $79.6 million
increased 21% in 2013, as compared to 2012, selling, gen-
in 2012, as compared to $66.9 million in 2011. Operating
eral and administrative expenses increased 16% for the same
margins aggregated 14.0%, 12.2% and 10.9% for the years
period and represented 34% of sales, as compared to 36%
ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Re-
in 2012.
sults for 2013 were influenced by an exceptional first quarter
Promotion and advertising included in selling, general and
where profits were extraordinarily strong due to a substantial
administrative expenses aggregated $94.0 million, $132.7
increase in sales, coupled with low promotional expenses. The
million and $127.8 million for the years ended December 31,
remainder of the year was influenced by lower sales and prof-
2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Promotion and advertis-
itability relating to the termination of the Burberry license.
ing as a percentage of sales represented 16.7%, 20.3% and
Lower gross margins were partially offset by lower promotional
20.8% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2013,
spending. However, as we build our business in the post Burb-
2012 and 2011, respectively. In 2013, pursuant to the re-
erry era, we plan to continue investing in our ongoing brands.
quirements of the transition agreement with Burberry, ad-
With only limited reorganization measures needed, the
management’s discussion and analysis
of financial condition and results of operations
67
Company’s business model is expected to continue to demon-
31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We enter into foreign
strate effectiveness. A significant portion of the expenses as-
currency forward exchange contracts to manage exposure
sociated with the Burberry brand were variable in nature. The
related to receivables denominated in a foreign currency. Ap-
Company currently plans to continue to absorb substantially
proximated 40% of net sales of our European operations are
all of the fixed costs through increased sales of other brands
denominated in U.S. dollars. The strengthening euro relative to
in our European prestige fragrance portfolio as well as with
the dollar in 2011 accounts for most of the foreign currency
the sale of products of new brands recently licensed.
gains in 2011 and the weakening euro relative to the dollar in
Interest expense aggregated $1.4 million, $1.7 million and
2012 and 2013 accounts for most of the foreign currency losses
$2.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012
in 2012 and 2013.
and 2011, respectively. We use the credit lines available to
Our effective income tax rate was 36.8%, 35.6% and 36.3%
us, as needed, to finance our working capital needs as well as
for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, re-
our financing needs for acquisitions. Loans payable – banks
spectively. Our effective tax rates differ from statutory rates due
and long-term debt including current maturities aggregated
to the effect of state and local taxes and tax rates in foreign
$6.1 million, $27.8 million and $16.3 million as of December
jurisdictions. In 2013, the Company incurred a new tax levied
31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In October 2012, the
by the French Government equal to 3% on any dividend paid by
Company entered into a one year, €20 million credit facility
a French company to its shareholders. This new tax aggregated
to finance payments required pursuant to the Karl Lagerfeld
approximately $1.6 million in 2013. Excluding this new tax, our
license. This credit facility was repaid in full in 2013 and we
effective income tax rate was 35% in 2013. We would expect
had no long term debt as of December 31, 2013.
our effective tax rate to be declining as a result of the 2008
Interest income aggregated $4.4 million in 2013 and $1.1
formation of Interparfums (Suisse) SARL, which receives a fa-
million in 2012 and 2011. Cash and cash equivalents and
vorable tax rate on a portion of Interparfums SA taxable income.
short-term investments are primarily invested in certificates
However, tax rate increases enacted by the French Government
of deposit.
have mitigated any savings. Other than as discussed above, we
Foreign currency gains or (losses) aggregated ($1.2) million,
did not experience any significant changes in tax rates, and
($3.1) million and $1.5 million for the years ended December
none were expected in jurisdictions where we operate.
NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (AS REPORTED)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Year Ended December 31
Net income attributable to European operations
Net income attributable to United States operations
Net income
Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common
shareholders:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
2013
$44,147
6,819
$50,966
11,755
$39,211
$1.27
$1.27
2012
$171,799
5,091
$176,890
45,754
$131,136
2011
$40,841
2,108
$42,949
10,646
$32,303
$4.29
$4.26
$1.06
$1.05
30,763,955
30,953,882
30,574,772
30,514,529
30,715,684
30,677,825
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
68
ON AN AFTER TAX BASIS (THE TAX RATE OF INTERPARFUMS SA IS 36.1%) AND AFTER ALLOCATION TO THE NONCONTROLLING
INTEREST (26.77%) OF THE AFTER TAX GAIN, THE 2012 NET GAIN ON TERMINATION OF LICENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTER
PARFUMS, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS AGGREGATED $93.0 MILLION. THEREFORE, HAD THIS TRANSACTION NOT
OCCURRED, NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE WOULD HAVE BEEN AS FOLLOWS:
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Year Ended December 31
Net income attributable to European operations
Net income attributable to United States operations
Net income
Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common
shareholders:
Basic
Diluted
2013
$44,147
6,819
$50,966
11,755
$39,211
$1.27
$1.27
2012
$44,742
5,091
$49,833
11,741
$38,092
2011
$40,841
2,108
$42,949
10,646
$32,303
$1.25
$1.24
$1.06
$1.05
Excluding the 2012 net gain on termination of license, on a
2013, as compared to $38.1 million in 2012 which was 18%
consolidated basis, and after its allocation to the noncontrol-
ahead of $32.3 million in 2011. Net margins attributable to
ling interests on an after tax basis, net income increased 2%
Inter Parfums, Inc. aggregated 7.0%, 5.8% and 5.3% for the
to $51.0 million in 2013, as compared to $49.8 million in
years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
2012 which was 16% ahead of $42.9 million in 2011. Net in-
come attributable to European operations was $44.1 million,
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
$44.7 million and $40.8 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011,
Having received the proceeds in December 2012 from the ter-
respectively, while net income attributable to United States
mination of the Burberry license, our financial position remains
operations was $6.8 million, $5.1 million and $2.1 million in
strong. At December 31, 2013, working capital aggregated
2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The reasons for signifi-
$399 million and we had a working capital ratio of over 4.0
cant fluctuations in net income for both European operations
to 1. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments
and United States operations are directly related to the previ-
aggregated $307 million all of which is held in euro by our
ous discussions relating to changes in sales, gross margin and
European operations and is readily convertible into U.S. dol-
selling, general and administrative expenses. For European
lars. We have not had any liquidity issues to date, and do not
operations, the absence of Burberry brand sales and related
expect any liquidity issues relating to such cash and cash
decline in gross margin as a percentage of sales were partially
equivalents and short-term investments held by our European
mitigated by the decline in Burberry related selling, general
operations. Approximately 90% of the Company’s total as-
and administrative expenses. For United States operations,
sets are held by European operations. In addition to the cash
the 21% increase in sales and only a 16% increase in selling,
and cash equivalents and short-term investments referred
general and administrative expense is the primary contribu-
to above, approximately $104 million of trademarks, licenses
tor to the increase in net income. The noncontrolling interest
and other intangible assets are held by European operations.
arises from our 73% owned subsidiary in Paris, Interparfums
As previously disclosed, Burberry exercised its option
SA, which is also a publicly traded company as 27% of Inter-
to buy-out the license rights effective December 31, 2012.
parfums SA shares trade on the NYSE Euronext. Net income
On October 11, 2012, the Company and Burberry entered
attributable to the noncontrolling interest is directly related to
into a transition agreement that provided for certain license
the profitability of our European operations, and aggregated
rights and obligations to continue through March 31, 2013.
26.6%, 26.4% and 26.1% of European operations net income
The Company continued to operate certain aspects of the
in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Net income attribut-
business for the brand including product development, test-
able to Inter Parfums, Inc. increased 3% to $39.2 million in
ing, and distribution. The transition agreement provided for
management’s discussion and analysis
of financial condition and results of operations
69
non-exclusivity for manufacturing, a cap on sales of Burberry
purchase and sales, in our European operations, of short-term
products, a reduced advertising requirement and no minimum
investments. These investments are primarily certificates of
royalty amounts.
deposit with maturities greater than three months. Approxi-
The transition agreement provided that Burberry inven-
mately $53 million of such certificates of deposit contain pen-
tories at March 31, 2013 should be less than $20.0 million
alties where we would forfeit a portion of the interest earned
in the aggregate. Actual Burberry inventory as of March 31,
in the event of early withdrawal.
2013 aggregated approximately $18 million. During the sec-
Purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements ag-
ond quarter of 2013, the Company and Burberry reached an
gregated $5.0 million, $9.5 million and $9.9 million in 2013,
agreement regarding inventory and Burberry agreed to pur-
2012 and 2011, respectively. In both 2012 and 2011 the
chase $7.8 million of inventory at cost. Remaining inventories
amounts include the purchase of stands and counters for the
were sold off in the ordinary course of business pursuant to
Burberry cosmetic lines some of which were sold for $2.8 mil-
our sell-off rights, destroyed or given to Burberry at no charge.
lion in 2013. Investing activities in 2012 reflects the proceeds
As of September 30, 2013, the $10 million inventory reserve,
from the termination of the Burberry license received in
recorded in December upon recognition of the license termina-
December 2012. Our business is not capital intensive as we
tion gain of $198.8 million, was fully consumed during 2013.
do not own any manufacturing facilities. We typically spend
Accounts receivables and accounts payables were collected
upwards of $4 million per year on tools and molds, depend-
and paid in the ordinary course of business. In addition, Burb-
ing on our new product development calendar. The balance of
erry purchased fixed assets for $2.8 million as agreed in the
capital expenditures is for office fixtures, computer equipment
transition agreement.
and industrial equipment needed at our distribution centers.
With only limited reorganization measures needed, the Com-
Payments for intangible assets aggregated $7.8 million,
pany’s business model is expected to continue to demon-
$19.7 million and $4.6 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, re-
strate its effectiveness. This new situation has allowed us to
spectively. When acquiring new licenses for brands that have
strengthen investments supporting all portfolio brands and
current distribution, we may pay an entry fee in connection
to accelerate their development. In addition, the Company
with securing the license rights.
hopes to benefit from its substantial resources to potentially
In December 2013, the Company sold its Nickel brand and
acquire one or more brands, either on a proprietary basis or
trademarks for $3.5 million, which was approximately equal
as a licensee. Opportunities for external growth are examined
to the then current book value of the goodwill and trademark;
without urgency, with the priority of maintaining the quality
therefore, there was no material gain or loss as a result of
and homogeneous nature of our portfolio. However, we cannot
the sale.
assure you that any new license or acquisition agreements will
Our short-term financing requirements are expected to be
be consummated.
met by available cash on hand at December 31, 2013, cash
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities aggregated
generated by operations and a short-term credit lines provided
$49.2 million, $60.6 million and ($23.7) million for the years
by domestic and foreign banks. The principal credit facilities
ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In
for 2014 consist of a $15.0 million unsecured revolving line
2013, working capital items used $18 million in cash from
of credit provided by a domestic commercial bank and ap-
operating activities as compared to $72 million being pro-
proximately $25.0 million in credit lines provided by a con-
vided by operating activities in 2012. The primary factor con-
sortium of international financial institutions. As of December
tributing to this use in 2013 is the payment of taxes relating to
31, 2013 and 2012, short-term borrowings aggregated $6.1
the gain on termination of license. The decline in accounts
million and $27.8 million, respectively.
receivable, inventories and payables reflect the wind down
Proceeds from sale of stock of subsidiary reflect the pro-
associated with the termination of the Burberry license. The
ceeds from shares issued by our French subsidiary, Inter-
accounts receivable balances in 2013 and 2012 reflect favor-
parfums SA, pursuant to options exercised and payment for
able collection activity as day’s sales outstanding declined to
acquisition of minority interests represents repurchases of
73 days in 2013 as compared to 90 days in 2012. Inventory
shares of Interparfums SA in an effort to offset the dilution
day’s on hand has also shown improvement and aggregated
from options exercised.
199 in 2013, down from 225 in 2012.
In January 2011, the Board of Directors authorized a 31%
Cash flows used in investing activities in 2013 reflect the
increase in the annual dividend to $0.32 per share. In January
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 70
2013, the Board of Directors authorized a 50% increase in
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The cash
the annual dividend to $0.48 per share. In January 2014, the
dividends to be paid in 2014 are not expected to have any
Board of Directors authorized the continuation of the $0.48
significant impact on our financial position.
per share dividend for 2014. The next quarterly cash dividend
We believe that funds provided by or used in operations can
of $0.12 per share is payable on April 15, 2014 to share-
be supplemented by our present cash position and available
holders of record on March 31, 2014. In addition, in 2013
credit facilities, so that they will provide us with sufficient re-
our Board of Directors authorized a special cash dividend of
sources to meet all present and reasonably foreseeable future
$0.48 per share, payable in one lump sum on December 16,
operating needs.
2013 to shareholders of record on December 2, 2013. Divi-
Inflation rates in the U.S. and foreign countries in which we
dends paid, including dividends paid once per year to noncon-
operate did not have a significant impact on operating results
trolling stockholders of Interparfums SA, aggregated $36.7
for the year ended December 31, 2013.
million, $13.1 million and $12.5 million for the years ended
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations over the periods indicated, as well as our total contractual obligations
($ in thousands).
Contractual Obligations
Long-term debt
Captial lease obligations
Operating leases
Purchase obligations (1)
Total
—
—
Less than
1 year
—
—
Years
2-3
—
—
$33,491
$4,993
$9,790
$8,684
1,119,360
102,123
236,243
240,785
Years
More than
4-5
—
—
5 years
—
—
$10,024
540,209
Other long-term liabilities reflected on the
registrant’s balance sheet under GAAP
—
—
—
—
—
Total
$1,152,851
$107,116
$246,033
$249,469
$550,233
(1) Consists of purchase commitments for advertising and promotional items, minimum royalty guarantees, including fixed or minimum obligations, and estimates of
such obligations subject to variable price provisions. Future advertising commitments were estimated based on planned future sales for the license terms that were
in effect at December 31, 2013, without consideration for potential renewal periods and do not reflect the fact that our distributors share our advertising obligations.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
sures. The purpose of the hedging activities is to minimize
ABOUT MARKET RISK
GENERAL
the effect of foreign exchange rate movements on the re-
ceivables and cash flows of Interparfums SA, our French
We address certain financial exposures through a controlled
subsidiary, whose functional currency is the euro. All for-
program of risk management that primarily consists of the use
eign currency contracts are denominated in currencies of
of derivative financial instruments. We primarily enter into for-
major industrial countries and are with large financial institu-
eign currency forward exchange contracts in order to reduce
tions, which are rated as strong investment grade.
the effects of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates. We
All derivative instruments are required to be reflected as
do not engage in the trading of foreign currency forward ex-
either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet measured at
change contracts or interest rate swaps.
fair value. Generally, increases or decreases in fair value of
derivative instruments will be recognized as gains or losses
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK MANAGEMENT
in earnings in the period of change. If the derivative is desig-
We periodically enter into foreign currency forward exchange
nated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge, then the changes in
contracts to hedge exposure related to receivables denomi-
fair value of the derivative instrument will be recorded in other
nated in a foreign currency and to manage risks related to
comprehensive income.
future sales expected to be denominated in a currency other
Before entering into a derivative transaction for hedging
than our functional currency. We enter into these exchange
purposes, we determine that the change in the value of the
contracts for periods consistent with our identified expo-
derivative will effectively offset the change in the fair value of
report on internal control over financial reporting
71
the hedged item from a movement in foreign currency rates.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
Then, we measure the effectiveness of each hedge throughout
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROL
the hedged period. Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized in
OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
the income statement.
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS
At December 31, 2013, we had foreign currency contracts
INTER PARFUMS, INC.
in the form of forward exchange contracts in the amount of
approximately U.S. $8.3 million and GB £2.1 million which all
We have audited Inter Parfums, Inc.’s internal control over
have maturities of less than one year. We believe that our risk
financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on cri-
of loss as the result of nonperformance by any of such finan-
teria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework
cial institutions is remote.
(1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations
of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Inter Parfums, Inc.’s
INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT
management is responsible for maintaining effective internal
We mitigate interest rate risk by monitoring interest rates,
control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the
and then determining whether fixed interest rates should be
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, in-
swapped for floating rate debt, or if floating rate debt should
cluded in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on
be swapped for fixed rate debt. We entered into an interest
Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is
rate swap in September 2007 on €22 million of debt, ef-
to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over
fectively exchanging the variable interest rate of 0.6% above
financial reporting based on our audit.
the three month EURIBOR to a fixed rate of 4.42%. As of
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards
December 31, 2012, this loan had been paid in full. The
of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
derivative instrument had been recorded at fair value and
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the
changes in fair value are reflected in the accompanying con-
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective
solidated statements of income.
internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all
material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial
MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT
reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal con-
ON INTERNAL CONTROL
OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
trol over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material
weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and
The management of Inter Parfums, Inc. is responsible for
operating effectiveness of internal control based on the as-
establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over
sessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other
financial reporting for the company. With the participation
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
of the Chief E xecutive Officer and the Chief Financial
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
Officer, our management conducted an evaluation of the
opinion.
effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a
based on the framework and criteria established in Internal
process designed to provide reasonable assurance regard-
Control – Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee
ing the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
of financial statements for external purposes in accordance
Based on this evaluation, our management has concluded
with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s
that our internal control over financial reporting was effective
internal control over financial reporting includes those policies
as of December 31, 2013.
and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records
Our independent auditor, WeiserMazars LLP, a registered
that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
public accounting firm, has issued its report on its audit
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company;
of our internal control over financial reporting. This report
(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are record-
appears below.
ed as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being
made only in accordance with authorizations of management
Jean Madar
Russell Greenberg
and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable as-
Chief Executive Officer,
Executive Vice President
Chairman of the
Board of Directors
and Chief Financial Officer
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
72
report of independent registered
public accounting firm
surance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthor-
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
ized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
could have a material effect on the financial statements.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over
INTER PARFUMS, INC.
financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future peri-
ods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance
because of the changes in conditions, or that the degree of com-
sheets of Inter Parfums, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”)
pliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consoli-
In our opinion, Inter Parfums, Inc. maintained, in all mate-
dated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes
rial respects, effective internal control over financial reporting
in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years
as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in In-
in the three-year period ended December 31, 2013. These
ternal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the (COSO).
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
these financial statements based on our audits.
States), the consolidated balance sheet of Inter Parfums, Inc.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards
as of December 31, 2013 and the related consolidated state-
of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
ments of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, compre-
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the
hensive income, and cash flows for the year ended December
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the finan-
31, 2013 and our report dated March 11, 2014 expressed an
cial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
unqualified opinion thereon.
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the
WeiserMazars LLP
New York, New York
March 11, 2014
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evalu-
ating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements re-
ferred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the fi-
nancial position of Inter Parfums, Inc. and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of their opera-
tions and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-
year period ended December 31, 2013, in conformity U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards
of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States), Inter Parfums, Inc.’s internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria estab-
lished in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (1992) is-
sued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March
11, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
WeiserMazars LLP
New York, New York
March 11, 2014
financial statements
73
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Receivables, other
Other current assets
Income taxes receivable
Deferred tax assets
Total current assets
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net
Trademarks, licenses and other intangible assets, net
Other assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Loans payable – banks
Accounts payable - trade
Accrued expenses
Income taxes payable
Dividends payable
Total current liabilities
Deferred tax liability
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Inter Parfums, Inc. shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value. Authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued
Common stock, $0.001 par value. Authorized 100,000,000 shares;
outstanding, 30,863,421 and 30,680,634 shares,
at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Treasury stock, at cost, 9,940,977 and 9,976,524 common shares
at December 31, 2013 and 2012
Total Inter Parfums, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interest
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.)
2013
$125,650
181,677
79,932
117,347
2,418
4,775
6,435
7,257
525,491
10,444
116,243
11,880
$664,058
$6,104
56,736
58,333
1,270
3,704
126,147
2,555
31
57,877
359,459
25,860
(36,016)
407,211
128,145
535,356
$664,058
December 31
2012
$307,335
–
149,340
142,614
2,534
5,897
1,968
13,132
622,820
12,289
113,041
11,770
$759,920
$27,776
73,113
68,768
84,030
2,453
256,140
3,799
31
54,679
349,672
12,498
(35,404)
381,476
118,505
499,981
$759,920
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
74
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross margin
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Gain of termination of license
Impairment of goodwill
Total operating expenses
Income from operations
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense
(Gain) loss on foreign currency
Interest and dividend income
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common shareholders’:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
Dividends declared per share
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.)
2013
$563,579
234,800
328,779
250,025
–
–
250,025
78,754
1,380
1,168
(4,440)
(1,892)
80,646
29,680
50,966
11,755
$39,211
$1.27
$1.27
Year Ended December 31
2012
2011
$654,117
$615,220
246,931
407,186
325,799
(198,838)
1,811
128,772
278,414
1,654
3,128
(1,133)
3,649
274,765
97,875
176,890
45,754
231,746
383,474
315,698
–
837
316,535
66,939
2,197
(1,546)
(1,105)
(454)
67,393
24,444
42,949
10,646
$131,136
$32,303
$4.29
$4.26
$1.06
$1.05
30,763,955
30,953,882
30,574,772
30,514,529
30,715,684
30,677,825
$0.96
$0.32
$0.32
financial statements
75
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except share and per share data
Year Ended December 31
Net income
Other comprehensicve income:
Net derivative instrument gain, net of tax
Transfer from OCI into earnings
Translation adjustments, net of tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net income
Net derivative instrument gain, net of tax
Transfer from OCI into earnings
Translation adjustments, net of tax
2013
$50,966
–
(327)
19,027
18,700
69,666
11,755
–
(87)
5,425
17,093
2012
$176,890
2011
$42,949
22
–
6,419
6,441
183,331
18
–
(9,680)
(9,662)
33,287
45,754
10,646
6
–
1,684
47,444
7
–
(2,659)
7,994
Comprehensive income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
$52,573
$135,887
$25,293
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.)
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76
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands except share and per share data)
Year Ended December 31
Common stock, beginning of period:
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options
Common stock, end of period:
Additional paid-in capital, beginning of period:
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options
Sales of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests
Stock compensation
Additional paid-in capital, end of period:
Retained Earnings, beginning of period:
Net Income
Dividends
Stock Compensation
Retained Earnings, end of period:
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Transfer from OCI into earnings
Net derivative instrument gain, net of tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period:
Treasury stock, beginning of period:
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options
Shares received as proceeds of option exercises
Treasury stock, end of period:
Noncontrolling interest, beginning of period:
Net Income
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Net derivative instrument gain, net of tax
Transfer from OCI into earnings
Sales of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interest
Dividends
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest
Stock-based compensation
Noncontrolling interest, end of period:
2013
$31
–
31
54,679
2,882
(173)
–
489
57,877
349,672
39,211
(29,582)
158
359,459
12,498
13,602
(240)
–
25,860
(35,404)
203
(815)
(36,016)
118,505
11,755
5,425
–
(87)
830
(8,341)
–
58
128,145
2012
$31
–
31
50,883
2,568
737
–
491
2011
$30
1
31
48,887
1,092
626
(417)
695
54,679
50,883
228,164
131,136
(9,789)
161
205,453
32,303
(9,768)
176
349,672
228,164
7,747
4,735
–
16
14,757
(7,021)
–
11
12,498
7,747
(34,151)
(34,151)
409
(1,662)
(35,404)
71,676
45,754
1,684
6
–
2,659
(3,333)
–
59
118,505
–
–
(34,151)
64,970
10,646
(2,659)
7
–
2,130
(3,149)
(333)
64
71,676
Total Equity
$535,356
$499,981
$324,350
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.)
financial statements
77
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment of goodwill
Provision for doubtful accounts
Noncash stock compensation
Gain on termination of license
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
arrangements
Deferred tax expense (benefit)
Change in fair value of derivatives
Changes in:
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Other assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Income taxes, net
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments
Proceeds from termination of license,
net of transaction fees and other settlements
Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements
Payment for intangible assets acquired
Proceeds from sale of equipment
Proceeds from sale of trademark
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from (repayments of) loans payable – banks
Repayment of long-term debt
Purchase of treasury stock
Proceeds from exercise of options including tax benefits
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements
Proceeds from sale of stock of subsidiary
Payment for acquisition of noncontrolling interests
Dividends paid
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Net Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents – end of year
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for:
Interest
Income taxes
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.)
2013
Year Ended December 31
2012
2011
$50,966
$176,890
$42,949
11,110
–
574
838
–
(700)
4,844
–
71,776
29,240
426
(33,156)
(86,724)
49,194
(381,843)
207,082
–
(5,015)
(7,769)
2,801
3,481
(181,263)
(21,835)
–
(98)
1,668
700
657
–
(28,331)
(8,341)
(55,580)
5,964
(181,685)
307,335
$125,650
15,554
1,811
914
832
(198,838)
(100)
(7,903)
(68)
27,302
13,568
(9,611)
(40,773)
81,063
60,641
–
–
235,650
(9,474)
(19,717)
–
–
13,073
837
2,838
1,060
–
(110)
(1,009)
(272)
(88,915)
(60,494)
993
72,664
(7,335)
(23,721)
(10,823)
62,111
–
(9,946)
(4,605)
–
–
206,459
36,737
15,300
(4,379)
(90)
1,305
100
3,396
–
(9,780)
(3,333)
2,519
1,860
271,479
35,856
7,230
(11,673)
–
983
110
2,756
(750)
(9,304)
(3,149)
(13,797)
(911)
(1,692)
37,548
$307,335
$35,856
$1,524
104,992
$1,799
20,584
$1,972
32,716
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
78
notes to consolidated financial statements
(in thousands except share and per share data)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
(1) The Company and it’s Significant Accounting Policies
For foreign subsidiaries with operations denominated in a
BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
foreign currency, assets and liabilities are translated to U.S.
Inter Parfums, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) are
dollars at year end exchange rates. Income and expense items
in the fragrance business, and manufacture and distribute a
are translated at average rates of exchange prevailing during
wide array of fragrances and fragrance related products.
the year. Gains and losses from translation adjustments are
Substantially all of our prestige fragrance brands are li-
accumulated in a separate component of shareholders’ equity.
censed from unaffiliated third parties, and our business is
dependent upon the continuation and renewal of such licens-
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
es. Burberry was our most significant license and net sales
AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
of Burberry products represented 23%, 46% and 50% of net
All highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of
sales in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively (see Note (2)
three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
“Termination of Burberry License”). In addition, the Com-
From time to time, the Company has short-term investments
pany owns the Lanvin brand name for its class of trade and
which consist of certificates of deposit with maturities greater
licenses the Montblanc and Jimmy Choo brand names. As
than three months. The Company monitors concentrations of
a percentage of net sales, product sales for each of these
credit risk associated with financial institutions with which
brands were as follows:
Year Ended December 31
2011
2012
the Company conducts significant business. The Company
believes its credit risk is minimal, as the Company primarily
conducts business with large, well-established financial insti-
Lanvin
Montblanc
Jimmy Choo
2013
15%
15%
13%
12%
9%
8%
13%
tutions. Substantially all cash and cash equivalents are held at
7%
7%
financial institutions outside the United States and are readily
convertible into U.S. dollars.
No other brand represented 10% or more of consolidated net
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
sales.
BASIS OF PREPARATION
Accounts receivable represent payments due to the Company
for previously recognized net sales, reduced by allowances
for sales returns and doubtful accounts or balances which
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts
are estimated to be uncollectible, which aggregated $6.4 mil-
of the Company, including 73% owned Interparfums SA
lion and $10.6 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012,
(“IPSA”), a subsidiary whose stock is publicly traded in
respectively. Accounts receivable balances are written-off
France. In 2013, the Company formed a wholly-owned Hong
against the allowance for doubtful accounts when they become
Kong subsidiary, Inter Parfums USA Hong Kong Limited for
uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously re-
the purpose of entering into a license with one of China’s lead-
corded against the allowance are recorded in the consolidated
ing luxury brands and to operate an Asian sales and marketing
statement of income when received. We generally grant credit
office. All material intercompany balances and transactions
based upon our analysis of the customer’s financial position,
have been eliminated.
as well as previously established buying patterns.
MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES
INVENTORIES
Management makes assumptions and estimates to prepare financial
Inventories, including promotional merchandise, only include
statements in conformity with accounting principles generally ac-
inventory considered saleable or usable in future periods, and
cepted in the United States of America. Those assumptions and esti-
is stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost being de-
mates directly affect the amounts reported and disclosures included
termined on the first-in, first-out method. Cost components
in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ
include raw materials, components, direct labor and overhead
from those assumptions and estimates. Significant estimates for
(e.g., indirect labor, utilities, depreciation, purchasing, receiv-
which changes in the near term are considered reasonably possible
ing, inspection and warehousing) as well as inbound freight.
and that may have a material impact on the financial statements are
Promotional merchandise is charged to cost of sales at the
disclosed in these notes to the consolidated financial statements.
time the merchandise is shipped to the Company’s customers.
notes to consolidated financial statements
(in thousands except share and per share data)
79
Overhead included in inventory aggregated $3.6 million, $4.0
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
million and $4.4 million as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and
Indefinite-lived intangible assets principally consist of trade-
2011, respectively. Included in inventories is an inventory re-
marks which are not amortized. The Company evaluates indef-
serve, which represents the difference between the cost of the
inite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually
inventory and its estimated realizable value, based upon sales
during the fourth quarter, or more frequently when events
forecasts and the physical condition of the inventories. In ad-
occur or circumstances change, such as an unexpected de-
dition, and as necessary, specific reserves for future known
cline in sales, that would more likely than not indicate that the
or anticipated events may be established. Inventory reserves
carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset may not
aggregated $6.8 million and $19.9 million as of December
be recoverable. When testing indefinite-lived intangible assets
31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The inventory reserves as
for impairment, the evaluation requires a comparison of the
of December 31, 2012, included a reserve of approximately
estimated fair value of the asset to the carrying value of the
$10.0 million on the Burberry inventories as reported in Note
asset. The fair values used in our evaluations are estimated
2 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
based upon discounted future cash flow projections using
DERIVATIVES
a weighted average cost of capital of 6.7%. The cash flow
projections are based upon a number of assumptions, includ-
All derivative instruments are recorded as either assets or li-
ing, future sales levels and future cost of goods and operating
abilities and measured at fair value. The Company uses de-
expense levels, as well as economic conditions, changes to
rivative instruments to principally manage a variety of market
our business model or changes in consumer acceptance of our
risks. For derivatives designated as hedges of the exposure to
products which are more subjective in nature. If the carrying
changes in fair value of the recognized asset or liability or a
value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair
firm commitment (referred to as fair value hedges), the gain or
value, an impairment charge is recorded.
loss is recognized in earnings in the period of change together
Intangible assets subject to amortization are evaluated for
with the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable
impairment testing whenever events or changes in circum-
to the risk being hedged. The effect of that accounting is to
stances indicate that the carrying amount of an amortizable
include in earnings the extent to which the hedge is not effec-
intangible asset may not be recoverable. If impairment in-
tive in achieving offsetting changes in fair value. For cash flow
dicators exist for an amortizable intangible asset, the un-
hedges, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss
discounted future cash flows associated with the expected
is initially reported in equity (as a component of accumulated
service potential of the asset are compared to the carrying
other comprehensive income) and is subsequently reclassified
value of the asset. If our projection of undiscounted future
into earnings in the same period or periods during which the
cash flows is in excess of the carrying value of the intangible
hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The inef-
asset, no impairment charge is recorded. If our projection
fective portion of the gain or loss of a cash flow hedge is
of undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying
reported in earnings immediately. The Company also holds
value of the intangible asset, an impairment charge would
certain instruments for economic purposes that are not des-
be recorded to reduce the intangible asset to its fair value.
ignated for hedge accounting treatment. For these derivative
instruments, changes in their fair value are recorded in earn-
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
ings immediately.
The Company is a worldwide manufacturer, marketer and dis-
tributor of fragrance and fragrance related products, and sells
EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVMENTS
its products to department stores, perfumeries, specialty re-
Equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less
tailers, mass-market retailers, supermarkets and domestic and
accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and
international wholesalers and distributors. The Company grants
amortization are provided using the straight line method over
credit to all qualified customers and does not believe it is
the estimated useful lives for equipment, which range between
exposed significantly to any undue concentration of credit risk.
three and ten years and the shorter of the lease term or estimat-
No one customer represented 10% or more of net sales in
ed useful asset lives for leasehold improvements. Depreciation
2013, 2012 or 2011.
provided on equipment used to produce inventory, such as tools
and molds, is included in cost of sales.
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REVENUE RECOGNITION
and the costs of its purchase with purchase and gift with
The Company sells its products to department stores, perfum-
purchase promotions as cost of sales. Certain other incentive
eries, specialty retailers, mass-market retailers, supermarkets
arrangements require the payment of a fee to customers
and domestic and international wholesalers and distributors.
based on their attainment of pre-established sales levels.
Sales of such products by our domestic subsidiaries are
These fees have been recorded as a reduction of net sales.
denominated in U.S. dollars and sales of such products by
our foreign subsidiaries are primarily denominated in either
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION
euro or U.S. dollars. The Company recognizes revenues when
Advertising and promotional costs are expensed as incurred
merchandise is shipped and the risk of loss passes to the cus-
and recorded as a component of cost of goods sold (in the
tomer. Net sales are comprised of gross revenues less returns,
case of free goods given to customers) or selling, general and
trade discounts and allowances. The Company does not bill
administrative expenses. Advertising and promotional costs
its customers’ freight and handling charges. All shipping and
included in selling, general and administrative expenses were
handling costs, which aggregated $6.1 million, $8.4 million
$94.0 million, $132.7 million and $127.8 million for 2013,
and $8.8 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, are
2012 and 2011, respectively. Costs relating to purchase with
included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the
purchase and gift with purchase promotions that are reflected
consolidated statements of income.
in cost of sales aggregated $25.7 million, $46.5 million and
SALES RETURNS
$48.4 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Accrued
expenses include approximately $22.4 million and $24.4 mil-
Generally, the Company does not permit customers to return
lion in advertising liabilities as of December 31, 2013 and
their unsold products. However, in 2011, we took over U.S.
2012, respectively.
distribution of our European based prestige products, and for
U.S. based customers, we allow returns if properly request-
PACKAGE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
ed, authorized and approved. The Company regularly reviews
Package development costs associated with new products
and revises, as deemed necessary, its estimate of reserves
and redesigns of existing product packaging are expensed
for future sales returns based primarily upon historic trends
as incurred.
and relevant current data including information provided by
retailers regarding their inventory levels. In addition, as nec-
OPERATING LEASES
essary, specific accruals may be established for significant
The Company recognizes rent expense from operating leases
future known or anticipated events. The types of known or
with various step rent provisions, rent concessions and es-
anticipated events that we have considered, and will continue
calation clauses on a straight-line basis over the applicable
to consider, include, but are not limited to, the financial con-
lease term. The Company considers lease renewals in the use-
dition of our customers, store closings by retailers, changes in
ful life of its leasehold improvements when such renewals are
the retail environment and our decision to continue to support
reasonably assured. In the event the Company receives capital
new and existing products. The Company records estimated
improvement funding from its landlord, these amounts are
reserves for sales returns as a reduction of sales, cost of sales
recorded as deferred liabilities and amortized over the remain-
and accounts receivable. Returned products are recorded as
ing lease term as a reduction of rent expense.
inventories and are valued based upon estimated realizable
value. The physical condition and marketability of returned
LICENSE AGREEMENTS
products are the major factors we consider in estimating re-
The Company’s license agreements provide the Company
alizable value. Actual returns, as well as estimated realizable
with worldwide rights to manufacture, market and sell fra-
values of returned products, may differ significantly, either
grance and fragrance related products using the licensors’
favorably or unfavorably, from our estimates, if factors such
trademarks. The licenses typically have an initial term of
as economic conditions, inventory levels or competitive condi-
approximately 5 years to 15 years, and are potentially renew-
tions differ from our expectations.
able subject to the Company’s compliance with the license
PAYMENTS TO CUSTOMERS
agreement provisions. The remaining terms, including the
potential renewal periods, range from approximately 1 year
The Company records revenues generated from purchase
to 14 years. Under each license, the Company is required to
with purchase and gift with purchase promotions as sales
pay royalties in the range of 5% to 10% to the licensor, at
notes to consolidated financial statements
(in thousands except share and per share data)
81
least annually, based on net sales to third parties.
under various employee stock option plans. Treasury shares
In certain cases, the Company may pay an entry fee to
are accounted for under the cost method and reported as a
acquire, or enter into, a license where the licensor or another
reduction of equity. Share Repurchase Authorizations may be
licensee was operating a pre-existing fragrance business. In
suspended, limited or terminated at any time without notice.
those cases, the entry fee is capitalized as an intangible as-
set and amortized over its useful life.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Most license agreements require minimum royalty pay-
In July 2013, new accounting guidance was issued regard-
ments, incremental royalties based on net sales levels and
ing financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax
minimum spending on advertising and promotional activities.
benefit when a net operating loss carry-forward, a similar tax
Royalty expenses are accrued in the period in which net sales
loss, or a tax credit exists. This guidance is effective for in-
are recognized while advertising and promotional expenses
terim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014.
are accrued at the time these costs are incurred.
The adoption of this new guidance is not expected to have a
In addition, the Company is exposed to certain concentra-
material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of
tion risk. Substantially all of our prestige fragrance brands are
operations or cash flows.
licensed from unaffiliated third parties, and our business is de-
There are no other recent accounting pronouncements is-
pendent upon the continuation and renewal of such licenses.
sued but not yet adopted that would have a material effect on
our consolidated financial statements.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and
(2) Termination of Burberry License
liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax
Burberry exercised its option to buy-out the license rights
assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences
effective December 31, 2012. On October 11, 2012, the
of events that have been recognized in its financial statements
Company and Burberry entered into a transition agreement
or tax returns. The net deferred tax assets assume sufficient
that provided for certain license rights and obligations to con-
future earnings for their realization, as well as the continued
tinue through March 31, 2013. The Company continued to op-
application of currently anticipated tax rates. Included in net
erate certain aspects of the business for the brand including
deferred tax assets is a valuation allowance for deferred tax
product development, testing, and distribution. The transition
assets, where management believes it is more-likely-than-not
agreement provided for non-exclusivity for manufacturing, a
that the deferred tax assets will not be realized in the relevant
cap on sales of Burberry products, a reduced advertising re-
jurisdiction. If the Company determines that a deferred tax
quirement and no minimum royalty amounts.
asset will not be realizable, an adjustment to the deferred tax
The Company had determined that the transaction was
asset will result in a reduction of net earnings at that time.
substantially completed as of December 31, 2012. The fol-
ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK BY
CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY
lowing table sets forth a summary of the gain on termination
of license which is included in income from operations on
the accompanying statement of income for the year ended
The difference between the Company’s share of the proceeds
December 31, 2012:
received by the subsidiary and the carrying amount of the
portion of the Company’s investment deemed sold, is reflected
as an equity adjustment in the consolidated balance sheets
TREASURY STOCK
Exit payment
(received December 21, 2012)
Expenses of termination:
Inventory reserves
$239,075
10,037
The Board of Directors may authorize share repurchases of the
Wages including $13.8 million in
Company’s common stock (Share Repurchase Authorizations).
Interparfums SA profit sharing requirements
14,391
Share repurchases under Share Repurchase Authorizations
Write-off of intangible assets
may be made through open market transactions, negotiated
Writedown of fixed assets
purchase or otherwise, at times and in such amounts within
Write-off of unused modeling rights
7,675
3,483
1,226
the parameters authorized by the Board. Shares repurchased
Legal, professional and other agreed settlements
3,425
under Share Repurchase Authorizations are held in trea-
sury for general corporate purposes, including issuances
Gain on termination of license
40,237
$198,838
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82
The transition agreement provided that Burberry inven-
SHANGHAI TANG
tories at March 31, 2013 should be less than $20.0 million
In July 2013, the Company created a wholly-owned Hong Kong
in the aggregate. Actual Burberry inventory as of March 31,
subsidiary, Inter Parfums USA Hong Kong Limited, which
2013 aggregated approximately $18 million. During the sec-
entered into a 12-year exclusive worldwide license to create,
ond quarter of 2013, the Company and Burberry reached an
produce and distribute perfumes and related products un-
agreement regarding inventory and Burberry agreed to pur-
der China’s leading luxury brand, Shanghai Tang. The agree-
chase $7.8 million of inventory at cost. Remaining inventories
ment commenced on July 1, 2013 and is subject to certain
were sold off in the ordinary course of business pursuant to
minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty payments
our sell-off rights, destroyed or given to Burberry at no charge.
as are customary in our industry. The Company plans to launch
As of September 30, 2013, the $10 million inventory re-
its first fragrance collection under the Shanghai Tang brand in
serve, recorded in 2012 upon recognition of the gain on termi-
late 2014.
nation of license, was fully consumed during 2013.
Accounts receivables and accounts payables were collected
DUNHILL
and paid in the ordinary course of business. In addition, Burb-
In December 2012, we entered into a 10-year exclusive world-
erry purchased fixed assets for $2.8 million as agreed in the
wide license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and
transition agreement.
3) Recent Agreements
OSCAR DE LA RENTA
fragrance-related products under the Alfred Dunhill Limited
(“Dunhill”) brand. Our rights under the agreement commenced
on April 3, 2013 when we took over production and distribution
of the existing Dunhill fragrance collections. The agreement
In October 2013, the Company entered into a 12-year ex-
is subject to certain minimum sales, advertising expenditures
clusive worldwide license to create, produce and distribute
and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. The
perfumes and related products under the Oscar de la Renta
Company paid an upfront entry fee of $0.9 million.
brand. The agreement closed on December 2, 2013 and is
subject to certain minimum advertising expenditures as is
KARL LAGERFELD
customary in our industry. The Company has purchased cer-
In October 2012, we entered into a 20-year exclusive world-
tain inventories and paid an up-front entry fee of $5.0 million.
wide license agreement to create, produce and distribute
The Company has taken over distribution of fragrances within
perfumes under the Karl Lagerfeld brand. Our rights under
the brand’s current perfume portfolio, and plans to launch its
such license agreement are subject to certain minimum
first fragrance under the Oscar de la Renta brand in 2015.
sales, advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are
AGENT PROVOCATEUR
customary in our industry. In connection with our entry into
this license, the Company paid a license entry fee to the
In July 2013, the Company entered into a 10.5-year exclusive
licensor of €9.6 million, (approximately $12.5 million). In ad-
worldwide license to create, produce and distribute perfumes
dition, the Company has made an advance royalty payment
and related products under London-based luxury lingerie brand,
to the licensor of €9.6 million, (approximately $12.5 million).
Agent Provocateur. The agreement commenced on August 1,
This advance royalty payment is to be credited against future
2013 and is subject to certain minimum advertising expendi-
royalty payments as follows: every year in which the royalties
tures as is customary in our industry. The Company plans to
due are higher than €0.5 million, the amount of royalties
launch its first fragrance under the Agent Provocateur brand
exceeding €0.5 million will be credited up to €0.5 million in
in 2014. In addition, Inter Parfums has taken over distribu-
each such year. The advance royalty has been discounted
tion of selected fragrances within the brand’s current perfume
to its net present value which is included in other assets on
portfolio, and plans to revitalize the Agent Provocateur signa-
the accompanying balance sheet and the resulting discount
ture scent.
of approximately $4.4 million has been added to intangible
assets and will be amortized together with the license entry
fee, over the initial term of the license.
notes to consolidated financial statements
(in thousands except share and per share data)
83
REPETTO
Sui fragrance collections. The agreement is subject to certain
In December 2011, we entered into a 13-year exclusive world-
minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty pay-
wide license agreement to create, produce and distribute
ments as are customary in our industry. The Company paid
perfumes and ancillary products under the Repetto brand.
an upfront entry fee of $2.0 million for this license which was
Our rights under the agreement commenced on January 1,
recorded and paid in 2012.
2012. The agreement is subject to certain minimum advertis-
ing expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in
S.T. DUPONT
our industry.
THE GAP, INC.
In April 2011, we renewed our license agreement with S.T.
Dupont for the creation, development and distribution of fra-
grance products through December 31, 2016. Our initial 11-
In July 2011, we renewed our exclusive agreement with The
year license agreement with S.T. Dupont was signed in June
Gap, Inc. to develop, produce, manufacture and distribute
1997, and had previously been extended in 2006 for an ad-
fragrances for Gap and Banana Republic brand names to be
ditional three years until June 2011.
sold in Gap and Banana Republic retail stores in the United
States and Canada. In July 2011, we also renewed our license
LANE BRYANT
agreement with The Gap, Inc. for international distribution of
In March 2011, we entered into an exclusive agreement with
fragrances through Gap and Banana Republic stores as well
a unit of Charming Shoppes, Inc. for its flagship brand, Lane
as select specialty and department stores outside the United
Bryant. Under the agreement, Inter Parfums designs and
States, including duty-free and other travel related retailers.
manufactures personal care products for the Lane Bryant
These renewal agreements, which took effect on January 1,
brand, while Lane Bryant is responsible for marketing, pro-
2012 and run through December 31, 2014, contain terms and
moting and selling these products. The initial term of the
conditions similar to those of the original agreements.
contract, which may be extended by mutual consent, runs
PIERRE BALMAIN
In July 2011, we entered into a 12-year exclusive worldwide
(4) Inventories
through December 31, 2015.
Year Ended December 31
2012
2013
Raw materials and
component parts
Finished goods
$47,800
69,547
$117,347
$47,732
94,882
$142,614
license agreement to create, produce and distribute per-
fumes and ancillary products under the Balmain brand. Our
rights under the agreement commenced on January 1, 2012
when we took over the production and distribution of exist-
ing Balmain fragrances. The agreement is subject to certain
minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty pay-
ments as are customary in our industry. The Company paid
an up front entry fee of €2.1 million (approximately $2.7 mil-
lion) for this license.
ANNA SUI
In June 2011, we entered into a 10-year exclusive worldwide
fragrance license agreement, with two five-year renewal op-
tions, to create, produce and distribute perfumes and fra-
grance-related products under the Anna Sui brand. Our rights
under the agreement commenced on January 1, 2012 when
we took over production and distribution of the existing Anna
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
84
(5) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following tables present our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are
categorized using the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used
to determine fair value.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT DECEMBER 31, 2013
Assets:
Short-term investments
Foreign currency forward
exchange contracts not accounted
for using hedge accounting
Quoted Prices In
Significant Other
Significant
Active Markets for
Observable
Unobservable
Identical Assets
Total
(Level 1)
$181,677
157
$181,834
–
–
–
Inputs
(Level 2)
$181,677
157
$181,834
Inputs
(Level 3)
–
–
–
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT DECEMBER 31, 2012
Quoted Prices In
Significant Other
Significant
Active Markets for
Observable
Unobservable
Identical Assets
Total
(Level 1)
Inputs
(Level 2)
Inputs
(Level 3)
Liabilities:
Foreign currency forward
exchange contracts not accounted
for using hedge accounting
$784
–
$784
–
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents including money market funds, short-term investments, accounts receiv-
able, other receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates fair value due to the short terms to maturity of
these instruments. The carrying amount of loans payable approximates fair value as the interest rates on the Company’s indebted-
ness approximate current market rates.
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts are valued based on quotations from financial institutions.
(6) Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge exposure related to receivables denominated in
a foreign currency and occasionally to manage risks related to future sales expected to be denominated in a foreign currency.
The Company did not enter into any cash flow hedges during the three-year period ended December 31, 2013.
The following table presents gains and losses in derivatives not designated as hedges and the location of those gains and losses
in the financial statements (in thousands):
Derivatives not Designated as
Location of Gain (Loss) recognized in
Hedging Instruments
Interest rate swaps
Income on Derivative
Interest Expense
Foreign exchange contracts
Gain (loss) on foreign currency
December 31
2013
$–
$11
December 31
2012
$68
$153
notes to consolidated financial statements
(in thousands except share and per share data)
85
All derivative instruments are reported as either assets or
2012
liabilities on the balance sheet measured at fair value. The
Gross
Accumulated
Net Book
valuation of foreign currency forward exchange contracts not
Amount
Amortization
Value
accounted for using hedge accounting in 2013 and 2012 re-
Trademarks
sulted in an asset and is included in other current assets on
(indefinite lives)
$6,631
$–
$6,631
the accompanying balance sheets. Generally, increases or de-
Trademarks
creases in the fair value of derivative instruments will be rec-
(finite lives)
53,115
382
52,733
ognized as gains or losses in earnings in the period of change.
Licenses
If the derivative instrument is designated and qualifies as a
(finite lives)
69,373
18,387
50,986
cash flow hedge, the changes in fair value of the derivative in-
Other intagible assets
strument will be recorded as a separate component of share-
holders’ equity.
At December 31, 2013, the Company had foreign currency
contracts in the form of forward exchange contracts in the
(finite lives)
Subtotal
Total
15,469
137,957
12,778
2,691
31,547
106,410
$144,588
$31,547
$113,041
amount of approximately U.S. $8.3 million and GB £2.1 mil-
Amortization expense was $6.2 million, $7.0 million and $7.9
lion which all have maturities of less than one year.
million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Amortization
(7) Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
and 2015, and $5.9 million in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The
expense is expected to approximate $6.9 million in 2014
Equipment
Leasehold Improvements
Less accumulated
depreciation and amortization
2012
Year Ended December 31
2013
$25,597
2,952
28,549
$41,447
43,912
2,465
weighted average amortization period for trademarks, licenses
and other intangible assets with finite lives are 18 years, 13
years and 2 years, respectively, and 14 years in the aggregate.
There were no impairment charges for trademarks with in-
definite useful lives in 2013, 2012 and 2011. The fair values
used in our evaluations are estimated based upon discounted
18,105
$10,444
31,623
future cash flow projections using a weighted average cost of
$12,289
capital of 6.7%. The cash flow projections are based upon
a number of assumptions, including, future sales levels and
Depreciation and amortization expense was $4.9 million, $8.6
future cost of goods and operating expense levels, as well
million and $6.0 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
as economic conditions, changes to our business model or
(8) Trademarks, Licenses and Other Intangible Assets
2013
changes in consumer acceptance of our products which are
more subjective in nature. The Company believes that the as-
sumptions the Company has made in projecting future cash
Gross
Accumulated
Net Book
flows for the evaluations described above are reasonable and
Amount
Amortization
Value
currently no impairment indicators exist for our indefinite-
Trademarks
lived assets. However, if future actual results do not meet our
(indefinite lives)
$4,257
$–
$4,257
expectations, the Company may be required to record an im-
Trademarks
pairment charge, the amount of which could be material to our
(finite lives)
53,319
102
53,217
results of operations.
Licenses
The cost of trademarks, licenses and other intangible as-
(finite lives)
80,842
24,747
56,095
sets with finite lives is being amortized by the straight line
Other intagible assets
(finite lives)
Subtotal
Total
11,964
146,125
$150,382
method over the term of the respective license or the intan-
9,290
34,139
$34,139
2,674
111,986
$116,243
gible assets estimated useful life which range from three to
twenty years. If the residual value of a finite life intangible
asset exceeds its carrying value, then the asset is not amor-
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
86
tized. The Company reviews intangible assets with finite lives
Minimum future annual rental payments are as follows:
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Trademarks (finite lives) primarily represents Lanvin brand
names and trademarks and in connection with their purchase,
Lanvin was granted the right to repurchase the brand names
and trademarks in 2025 for the greater of €70 million (ap-
proximately $97 million) or one times the average of the an-
nual sales for the years ending December 31, 2023 and 2024
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Thereafter
$4,993
$4,888
$4,902
$4,581
$4,103
$10,024
$33,491
(residual value). Because the residual value of the intangible
LICENSE AGREEMENTS
asset exceeds its carrying value, the asset is not amortized.
The Company is party to a number of license and other agree-
In December 2013, the Company sold its Nickel brand and
ments for the use of trademarks and rights in connection with
trademarks for $3.5 million, which was approximately equal
the manufacture and sale of its products expiring at various
to the then current book value of the goodwill and trademark;
dates through 2032. In connection with certain of these li-
therefore, there was no material gain or loss as a result of the
cense agreements, the Company is subject to minimum an-
sale.
nual advertising commitments, minimum annual royalties and
other commitments as follows:
(9) Loans Payable – Banks
Loans payable – banks consist of the following:
The Company and its domestic subsidiaries have available a
$15 million unsecured revolving line of credit due on demand,
which bears interest at the prime rate minus 0.5% (the prime
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
rate was 3.25% as of December 31, 2013). The line of credit
Thereafter
which has a maturity date of May 1, 2014 is expected to be
renewed on an annual basis. Borrowings outstanding pursuant
$102,123
$115,400
$120,843
$119,158
$121,627
$540,209
$1,119,360
to this line of credit were approximately $6.1 million as of
Future advertising commitments are estimated based on
December 31, 2013 and zero as of December 31, 2012.
planned future sales for the license terms that were in ef-
The Company’s foreign subsidiaries have available credit
fect at December 31, 2013, without consideration for poten-
lines, including several bank overdraft facilities totaling approxi-
tial renewal periods. The above figures do not reflect the fact
mately $25 million. These credit lines bear interest at EURIBOR
that our distributors share our advertising obligations. Royalty
plus 0.6%, 0.7% or 0.8% (EURIBOR was 0.3% at December
expense included in selling, general, and administrative ex-
31, 2013). Outstanding amounts were zero as of December 31,
penses, aggregated $40.5 million, $58.8 million and $51.3
2013 and $27.8 million as of December 31, 2012.
million, in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and represent-
The weighted average interest rate on short-term bor-
ed 7.2%, 9.0% and 8.3% of net sales for the years ended
rowings was 2.8% and 0.8% as of December 31, 2013 and
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
2012, respectively.
(10) Commitments
LEASES
(11) Equity
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS:
The Company maintains a stock option program for key em-
The Company leases its office and warehouse facilities un-
ployees, executives and directors. The plans, all of which have
der operating leases which are subject to various step rent
been approved by shareholder vote, provide for the granting
provisions, rent concessions and escalation clauses expiring
of both nonqualified and incentive options. Options granted
at various dates through 2023. Escalation clauses are not
under the plans typically have a six-year term and vest over
material and have been excluded from minimum future an-
a four to five-year period. The fair value of shares vested in
nual rental payments. Rental expense, which is calculated on
2013 and 2012 aggregated $0.5 million and $0.9 million, re-
a straight-line basis, amounted to $10.8 million, $11.8 mil-
spectively. Compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line
lion and $12.7 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. It
notes to consolidated financial statements
(in thousands except share and per share data)
87
is generally the Company’s policy to issue new shares upon
exercise of stock options.
Year Ended December 31
Weighted Average
The following table sets forth information with respect to
2011
Options
Exercise Price
nonvested options for 2013:
Shares under option-
Weighted Average
beginning of year
Grant Date
Options granted
Number of Shares
Fair Value
Options exercised
Options cancelled
$5.02
Shares under option-
807,620
118,900
(95,625)
(7,620)
$12.78
15.66
12.66
14.37
Nonvested options –
beginning of year
Nonvested options
granted
Nonvested options
vested or forfeited
Nonvested options –
end of year
346,075
136,350
(114,955)
367,470
9.20
4.67
$6.68
end of year
823,275
$13.20
At December 31, 2013, options for 461,075 shares were
available for future grant under the plans. The aggregate in-
trinsic value of options outstanding is $10.4 million as of
December 31, 2013 and unrecognized compensation cost
related to stock options outstanding on Inter Parfums, Inc.
Share-based payment expenses decreased income before
common stock aggregated $2.3 million, which will be recog-
income taxes by $0.8 million in 2013 and 2012 and $1.1
nized over the next five years. The amount of unrecognized
million in 2011, decreased net income attributable to Inter
compensation cost related to stock options outstanding of
Parfums, Inc. by $0.50 million in 2013 and 2012 and $0.60
our majority-owned subsidiary, IPSA, was €0.1 million (ap-
million in 2011, respectively, and reduced diluted earnings
proximately $0.15 million). Options under IPSA plans vest
per share by $0.01 in 2013 and 2012, and $0.02 in 2011.
four years after grant.
The following table summarizes stock option activity and
The weighted average fair values of options granted by In-
related information for the years ended December 31, 2013,
ter Parfums, Inc. during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $9.20,
2012 and 2011 and does not include information relating to op-
$5.54 and $4.59 per share, respectively, on the date of grant
tions of IPSA granted by IPSA, our majority-owned subsidiary:
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the
Year Ended December 31
Weighted Average
Options
Exercise Price
fair value. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing
model for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and
2011 are set forth in the following table:
Year Ended December 31
2013
2011
2012
716,235
136,350
(204,240)
(4,750)
$14.41
34.84
11.68
17.47
Weighted average expected
stock-price volatility
Weighted average expected
option life
Weighted average risk-free
37%
38%
40%
5.0 yrs
5.0 yrs
4.5 yrs
2013
Shares under option-
beginning of year
Options granted
Options exercised
Options cancelled
Shares under option-
end of year
Year Ended December 31
Weighted Average
643,595
$19.58
interest rate
Weighted average
dividend yield
1.7%
0.7%
0.9%
2.7%
1.7%
1.7%
2012
Options
Exercise Price
Shares under option-
beginning of year
Options granted
Options exercised
Options cancelled
Shares under option-
823,275
128,850
(226,160)
(9,730)
Expected volatility is estimated based on historic volatil-
$13.20
ity of the Company’s common stock. The expected term of
19.25
12.72
the option is estimated based on historic data. The risk-free
rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the
15.37
time of the grant of the option and the dividend yield reflects
the assumption that the dividend payout as authorized by the
end of year
716,235
$14.41
Board of Directors would maintain its current payout ratio as
a percentage of earnings.
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Cash proceeds, tax benefits and intrinsic value related
As of December 31, 2013, the weighted average exercise
to stock options exercised were as follows:
price of options exercisable was $13.76 and the weighted av-
Year Ended December 31
2011
2012
2013
erage remaining contractual life of options exercisable is 2.32
years. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable at
December 31, 2013 is $6.1 million.
The Chief Executive Officer and the President each exer-
Cash prodceeds from
stock options
exercised
Tax benefits
Intinsic value of
stock options
exercised
$1,668
700
$4,088
$1,305
$1,210
cised 13,875, 28,500 and 60,000 outstanding stock options
100
—
of the Company’s common stock in 2014, 2013 and 2012,
respectively. The aggregate exercise prices of $0.3 million in
2014, $0.7 million in 2013 and $1.6 million in 2012 were
1,359
720
paid by them tendering to the Company in 2014, 2013 and
2012, an aggregate of 10,080, 18,880 and 82,322 shares,
The following table summarizes additional stock option in-
respectively, of the Company’s common stock, previously
formation as of December 31, 2013:
owned by them, valued at fair market value on the dates of
Options
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Remaining
exercise. All shares issued pursuant to these option exercises
were issued from treasury stock of the Company. In addition,
the Chief Executive Officer tendered in 2014, 2013 and 2012
an additional 1,193, 2,573 and 4,710 shares, respectively,
for payment of certain withholding taxes resulting from his
Excercise
Number
Contractual
Options
option exercises.
Prices Outstanding
Life Exercisable
$ 6.15 - $ 6.93
47,930
0.99 Years
11.30 - 11.41
39,225
0.12 Years
78,120
2.00 Years
47,930
39,225
60,010
DIVIDENDS:
The quarterly dividend of $3.7 million ($0.12 per share) de-
clared in December 2013 was paid in January 2014. The next
3,000
1.08 Years
1,875
quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share will be paid on April 15,
12.14
13.45
15.59 - 15.62
113,010
3.90 Years
44,550
2014 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2014.
17.07 - 17.94
6,750
2.68 Years
1,625
19.03 - 19.33
219,210
4.11 Years
80,910
21.76
22.20
5,000
4,000
4.09 Years
5.09 Years
35.75
127,350
6.00 Years
—
—
—
Totals
643,595
3.69 Years
276,125
notes to consolidated financial statements
(in thousands except share and per share data)
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(12) Net Income Attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
Common Shareholders
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. per common share (“basic EPS”) is computed by dividing net income attributable
to Inter Parfums, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
per share assuming dilution (“diluted EPS”), is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding, plus the
incremental shares outstanding assuming the exercise of dilutive stock options and warrants using the treasury stock method.
The reconciliation between the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations is as follows:
Year Ended December 31
2011
2012
2013
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
Effect of dilutive securities of consolidated subsidiary
Numerator for diluted earnings per share
Denominator:
Weighted average shares
Effect of dilutive securities: stock options and warrents
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
$39,211
–
39,211
30,763,955
189,927
30,953,882
$131,136
(168)
130,968
$32,303
(82)
32,221
30,574,772
30,514,529
140,912
163,296
30,715,684
30,677,825
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.common shareholders:
Basic
Diluted
$1.27
1.27
$4.29
4.26
$1.06
1.05
Not included in the above computations is the effect of anti dilutive potential common shares which consist of outstanding op-
tions to purchase 32,000, 230,000, and 118,000 shares of common stock for 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.
(13) Segments and Geographic Areas
The Company manufactures and distributes one product line, fragrances and fragrance related products. The Company man-
ages its business in two segments, European based operations and United States based operations. The European assets are
located, and operations are primarily conducted, in France. European operations primarily represent the sale of the prestige
brand name fragrances, and United States operations represent the sale of specialty retail and prestige brand name fragrances.
Information on the Company’s operations by segments is as follows:
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
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SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS
Year Ended December 31
2011
2012
2013
Net sales:
United States
Europe
Eliminations of intercompany sales
Total
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc:
United States
Europe
Eliminations
Total
Depreciation and amortization expense:
United States
Europe
Total
Interest and dividend income
United States
Europe
Total
Interest expense:
United States
Europe
Total
Income tax expense (benefit):
United States
Europe
Eliminations
Total
Total assets:
United States
Europe
Eliminations of investment in subsidiary
Total
Additions to long-lived assets:
United States
Europe
Total
Total long-lived assets:
United States
Europe
Total
Deferred tax assets:
United States
Europe
Eliminations
Total
$99,158
464,562
(141)
$563,579
$83,106
571,877
(866)
$62,976
552,415
(171)
$654,117
$615,220
$6,806
$32,392
13
$39,211
$1,216
9,894
$11,110
$16
4,424
$4,440
$13
1,367
$1,380
$4,512
25,159
9
$29,680
$76,980
596,153
(9,075)
$664,058
$7,629
5,155
$12,784
$13,823
112,864
$126,687
$341
6,916
–
$7,257
$5,078
126,045
13
$2,108
30,217
(22)
$131,136
$32,303
$958
14,596
$15,554
$7
1,126
$1,133
$38
1,616
$1,654
$3,804
94,063
8
$507
12,566
$13,073
$10
1,095
$1,105
$11
2,186
$2,197
$1,405
23,053
(14)
$97,875
$24,444
$64,278
704,464
(8,822)
$59,841
465,747
(9,554)
$759,920
$516,034
$3,131
26,060
$29,191
$7,572
118,712
$126,284
$762
12,361
9
$13,132
$572
13,979
$14,551
$5,400
117,638
$123,038
$1,505
5,748
17
$7,270
notes to consolidated financial statements
(in thousands except share and per share data)
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SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS continued
United States export sales were approximately $50.4 million, $38.8 million and $24.9 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respec-
tively. Consolidated net sales to customers by region are as follows:
Year Ended December 31
North America
Europe
Central and South America
Middle East
Asia
Other
Total
Consolidated net sales to customers in major countries is as follows:
United States
United Kingdom
France
(14) Income Taxes
2013
$154,300
215,600
42,400
43,300
98,600
9,400
$563,600
2013
$150,000
46,000
47,000
2012
$175,400
241,300
53,000
62,100
115,300
7,000
2011
$150,000
246,000
61,000
57,000
95,000
6,200
$654,100
$615,200
2012
2011
$167,000
$138,000
48,000
46,000
45,000
48,000
The Company or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the
crease in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and has no
U.S. federal, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. With
uncertain tax position at December 31, 2013. The Company
few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. fed-
recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax ben-
eral, state, and local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by
efits in interest expense and penalties as a component of the
tax authorities for years before 2009.
provision for income taxes. No interest or penalties were rec-
The Company follows the provisions of uncer tain tax
ognized during the periods presented and there is no accrual
positions as addressed in FASB Accounting Standards Codi-
for interest and penalties at December 31, 2013.
fication 740-10-65-1. The Company did not recognize any in-
The components of income before income taxes consist of the following:
Year Ended December 31
U.S. operations
Foreign operations
Total
2013
$11,340
69,306
$80,646
2012
$8,904
265,861
$274,765
2011
$3,478
63,915
$67,393
The provision for current and deferred income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following:
Year Ended December 31
Current:
Federal
State and local
Foreign
Total
Deferred:
Federal
State and local
Foreign
Total
Total income tax expense:
2013
$3,638
454
20,744
24,836
370
59
4,415
4,844
$29,680
2012
2011
$2,511
558
102,717
105,786
703
40
(8,654)
(7,911)
$97,875
$1,269
286
23,898
25,453
(170)
3
(842)
(1,009)
$24,444
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The tax effects of temporary diffrences that give rise to sig-
(15) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
nificant portions of the federal tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities are as follows:
Year Ended December 31
2013
2012
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income
consists of the following:
Year Ended December 31
2013
2011
2012
Net derivative instruments,
Defered tax assets:
Foreign net operating loss
carry-forwards
Inventory and accounts receivable
Profit sharing
Stock option compensation
Effect of inventory profit
elimination
Other
Total gross deferred tax assets
Valuation allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities (long-term):
Trademarks and licenses
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets
707
626
4,805
526
1,710
(410)
7,964
(707)
7,257
(2,555)
–
(2,555)
$4,702
591
703
6,352
540
beginning of year
Transfer from OCI into
earnings
Gain on derivative
instruments
Net derivative instruments,
5,560
end of year
(23)
Cumulative translation
13,723
adjustments,
(591)
beginning of year
13,132
Translation adjustments
Cumulative translation
(3,502)
adjustments,
(297)
end of year
(3,799)
Accumulated other
$240
$224
$213
(240)
–
–
–
–
16
11
240
224
12,258
13,602
7,523
14,544
4,735
(7,021)
25,860
12,258
7,523
$9,333
comprehensive income $25,860
$12,498
$7,747
Valuation allowances are provided for foreign net operating
(16) Net Income Attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
loss carry-forwards, as future profitable operations from cer-
tain foreign subsidiaries might not be sufficient to realize the
and Transfers from the Noncontrolling Interest
Year Ended December 31
full amount of net operating loss carry-forwards.
2013
2012
2011
No other valuation allowances have been provided as man-
Net income attributable
agement believes that it is more likely than not that the asset
to Inter Parfums, Inc.
$39,211
$131,136
$32,303
will be realized in the reduction of future taxable income.
Increase (decrease) in
The Company has not provided for U.S. deferred income
Inter Parfums, Inc.’s
taxes on $329 million of undistributed earnings of its non-
additional paid-in capital
U.S. subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 since the Com-
for subsidiary share
pany intends to reinvest most of these earnings in its foreign
transactions
(173)
737
209
operations indefinitely and the Company believes it has suf-
Change from net income
ficient foreign tax credits available to offset any potential tax
attributable to
on amounts that have been and are planned to be repatriated.
Inter Parfums, Inc.
Differences between the United States Federal statutory in-
and transfers from
noncontrolling
interest
$39,038
$131,873
$32,512
come tax rate and the effective income tax rate were as follows:
Year Ended December 31
2013
2011
34.0%
2012
34.0%
34.0%
Statutory rates
State and local taxes,
net of Federal benefit
Effect of foreign taxes
greater then (less then)
U.S. statutory rates
Other
Effective rates
0.4
0.1
0.3
2.0
0.4
36.8%
1.4
0.1
2.0
–
35.6%
36.3%
directors and executive officers
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
DIRECTORS:
Jean Madar
Jean Madar
Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Executive Officer,
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:
CORPORATE INFORMATION:
Inter Parfums, Inc.
551 Fifth Avenue
and Chairman of the Board of Directors
and Chairman of the Board of Directors
New York, NY 10176
Inter Parfums, Inc.
Inter Parfums, Inc.
Tel. (212) 983-2640
Fax: (212) 983-4197
Philippe Benacin
Philippe Benacin
www.interparfumsinc.com
President, and Vice Chairman of the
President, and Vice Chairman of the
Board of Directors, Inter Parfums, Inc.
Board of Directors, Inter Parfums, Inc.
Interparfums SA
Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Executive Officer,
4 Rond Point des Champs Elysées
Interparfum SA
Interparfum SA
Russell Greenberg
Russell Greenberg
Executive Vice President,
Executive Vice President,
75008 Paris, France
Tel. (1) 53-77-00-00
Fax: (1) 40-76-08-65
and Chief Financial Officer
and Chief Financial Officer
Auditors
WeiserMazars, LLP
135 West 50th Street
New York, NY 10020
Transfer Agent
American Stock Transfer
and Trust Company
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Inter Parfums, Inc.
Inter Parfums, Inc.
Philippe Santi
Executive Vice President
Director General Delegue
Interparfum SA
Henry B. Clarke
President,
Inter Parfums USA, LLC
Specialty Retail Division
Francois Heilbronn
Philippe Santi
Managing Partner M.M. Friedrich,
Executive Vice President
Heilbronn & Fiszer
Director General Delegue
Interparfum SA
Jean Levy
Business Consultant - Former President
and Chief Executive Officer, Cosmair
Frédéric Garcia-Pelayo
Former President and Chief Executive
Director of Export Sales
Officer, Sanofi Beauté (France)
Interparfum SA
Robert Bensoussan-Torres
Axel Marot
Co-founder of Sirius Equity, a retail
Director of Production & Logistics
and branded luxury goods
Interparfum SA
investment company and Former
Chief Executive Officer,
Jimmy Choo Ltd.
Patrick Choël
Business Consultant and Former
President and Chief Executive Officer
Parfums Christian Dior
and the LVMH Perfume and
Cosmetics Division
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 94
corporate and market information
THE MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK
Our Company’s common stock, $.001 par value per share, is
addition to our company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of
traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol
$0.12 per share.
“IPAR”. The following table sets forth in dollars, the range of
In January 2014, our Board of Directors determined to
high and low closing prices for the past two fiscal years for our
maintain the present quarterly dividend or $0.12 per share, or
common stock.
2013
Fourth Quarter
Third Quarter
Second Quarter
First Quarter
2012
Fourth Quarter
Third Quarter
Second Quarter
First Quarter
High
$38.94
34.96
33.19
25.71
High
$20.79
18.47
17.33
17.85
Low
$28.94
26.02
24.43
19.55
$0.48 on an annual basis. The next quarterly cash dividend of
$0.12 per share is payable on April 15, 2014 to shareholders
of record on March 31, 2014.
FORM 10K
A copy of the company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is available
without charge to shareholders upon request (except for exhibits)
Low
To: Inter Parfums, Inc. 551 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10176
$17.17
Attention: Corporate Secretary.
15.99
15.20
15.11
CORPORATE PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following graph compares the performance for the pe-
riods indicated in the graph of our common stock with the
As of February 18, 2014, the number of record holders,
performance of the Nasdaq Market Index and the average per-
which include brokers and broker’s nominees, etc., of our
formance of a group of the Company’s peer corporations con-
common stock was 45. We believe there are approximately
sisting of: Avon Products Inc., Blyth Inc., CCA Industries, Inc.,
6,300 beneficial owners of our common stock.
Colgate-Palmolive Co., Elizabeth Arden, Inc., Estee Lauder
DIVIDENDS
Cosmetics, Inc., Inter Parfums, Inc., Kimberly Clark Corp.,
Natural Health Trends Corp., Revlon, Inc., Spectrum Brands,
In January 2013, our Board of Directors authorized a 50%
Inc., Stephan Company, Summer Infant, Inc., The Procter &
increase in the cash dividend to $0.48 per share on an annual
Gamble Company and United Guardian, Inc. The graph as-
basis. In November 2013 our Board of Directors declared a
sumes that the value of the investment in our common stock
special cash dividend of $0.48 per share, which was payable
and each index was $100 at the beginning of the period in-
in one lump sum on December 16, 2013 to shareholders of
dicated in the graph, and that all dividends were reinvested.
record on December 2, 2013. This special dividend was in
COMPARISON 0F 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Inter Parfums, Inc., The NASDEQ Composite Index and a Peer Group
$600
$500
$400
$300
$200
$100
$0
12/08
12/09
12/10
12/11
12/12
12/13
INTER PARFUMS INC
NASDAQ COMPOSITE
PEER GROUP
*$100 INVESTED ON DECEMBER 31, 2008 IN STOCK OR INDEX, INCLUDING REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS.
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31.
Below is the list of the data points for each year that corresponds to the lines on the above graph
Inter Parfums, Inc.
NASDAQ Composite
Peer Group
12/08
100.00
100.00
100.00
12/09
161.00
144.88
109.30
12/10
253.31
170.58
118.03
12/11
213.01
171.30
128.95
12/12
271.31
199.99
139.55
12/13
514.22
283.39
174.76
95
Montblanc Legend
INTER PARFUMS, INC. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 96
Jimmy Choo