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UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

Washington, D.C. 20549

  

FORM 8-K 

 CURRENT REPORT

  

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 4, 2023

 

Inter Parfums, Inc. 

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   0-16469   13-3275609
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  Commission
File Number
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

  

551 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10176
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

212.983.2640
(Registrant’s Telephone number, including area code)  

 

 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below): 

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting Material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange
on which registered
         
 Common Stock, $.001 par value per share   IPAR   The Nasdaq Stock Market

  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

 Emerging growth company ☐

  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ 

  

 


 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  

Certain portions of our press release dated May 8, 2023, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit no. 99.1, are incorporated by reference herein and are filed pursuant to this Item 2.02. They are as follows:

 

  The 1st, 2nd (table), 3rd, 6th, 7th and 9th paragraphs relating to results of operations for the first quarter of 2023

 

  Portions of the 4th, 5th and 8th paragraphs relating to results of operations for the first quarter of 2023

 

  The 10th paragraph relating to balance sheet items

 

  The 17th and 18th paragraphs relating to the conference call to be held on May 9, 2023
     
  The consolidated statements of income and consolidated balance sheets

  

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

  

Certain portions of our press release dated May 8, 2023, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit no. 99.1, are incorporated by reference herein and are filed pursuant to this Item 7.01 and Regulation FD. They are as follows:

 

  Portions of the 4th paragraph relating to shipping of Guess products for the second quarter

  

  Portions of the 5th paragraph relating to the progressive reopening of China as a market for our products

 

  The last sentence of the 8th paragraph relating to 2023 budgeting for promotion and advertising

  

  The 11th and 12th paragraphs affirming 2023 guidance and factors affecting guidance

 

  The 21st paragraph relating to forward looking information

  

  The balance of such press release not otherwise incorporated by reference in Item 2.02 or Item 8.01

 

 Item. 8.01 Other Events.

 

  The 13th and 14th paragraphs relating to our new Fierce Distribution Agreement

  

  The 15th paragraph relating to dividends

  

  The 16th paragraph relating to the small share buyback program

  

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

  

99.1   Our press release dated May 8, 2023

 

 


  

SIGNATURES

  

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused and authorized this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

  

Dated: May 8, 2023

  

  Inter Parfums, Inc.
   
  By:  /s/ Michel Atwood
    Michel Atwood,
    Chief Financial Officer
     

 

 

EX-99.1 2 g083526_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  

INTER PARFUMS, INC. REPORTS RECORD 2023 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

 

NET INCOME INCREASED 53%; AFFIRMS 2023 GUIDANCE

  

New York, New York, May 8, 2023: Inter Parfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) today reported record results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

  

First Quarter 2023 Highlights:

 

($ in millions, except per share data) 2023 2022 % Change
Net Sales $311.7 $250.7 24%
Gross Margin 65.1% 63.3% 180 bps
Operating Income $90.3 $61.2 47%
Operating Margin 29.0% 24.4% 460 bps
Net Income (attributable to IP) $54.1 $35.3 53%
Diluted EPS $1.68 $1.10 52%
The average dollar/euro exchange rates for the 2023 and 2022 first quarters were 1.07 and 1.12, respectively, leading to a negative 2.4% foreign exchange impact in the current first quarter sales.  At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, consolidated first quarter net sales increased 27% from the first quarter of 2022.

 

Jean Madar, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, Inc. noted, “As we reported last month, our 2023 first quarter was the best ever sales quarter in our history as our European based operations grew the top line by 26% or 29% in constant currency and U.S. based operations by 19%. With respect to European operations, Jimmy Choo brand sales grew 63% and inched out those of Montblanc, historically our largest brand, with the uninterrupted success of the I Want Choo line launched in 2021, I Want Choo Forever and Rose Passion, plus new flankers rolled out at the end of 2022 and early 2023. Montblanc and Coach brand sales rose 28% and 24%, respectively and we achieved double digit sales gains on several of our mid-sized brands including Karl Lagerfeld, Boucheron and Rochas.”

 

Moving on to U.S. based operations, Mr. Madar continued, “The 19% increase in comparable quarter sales builds upon the 77% increase in sales achieved in last year’s first quarter. As we reported last month, incremental Donna Karan and DKNY sales, plus double-digit growth for Ferragamo and Oscar de la Renta, following successful brand extensions accounted for much of the increase as did brand extensions within established lines for Abercrombie & Fitch and MCM. As previously reported, GUESS sales were unduly hampered by our ERP implementation in the first few months of this year. Add to that, 2022 first quarter GUESS brand sales rose 36%, making for a difficult comparison. However, we have large orders of GUESS goods shipping in the second quarter, as well as the second half, which should make for more compelling comparisons for the year.

 

“The sales gains achieved in the first quarter encompassed all regions. Our three largest markets, North America, Western Europe and Asia/Pacific grew sales by 36%, 21% and 8%, respectively. Our sales in Central and South America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East were also robust, up 43%, 25%, and 5%, respectively. Additionally, our travel retail business has picked up in line with the resumption of international travel. We have also begun to see light at the end of the tunnel with respect to the progressive reopening of China and look forward to meaningful sales growth as the year unfolds.”

 

 


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Michel Atwood, Chief Financial Officer of Inter Parfums, Inc. noted, “Gross margin for European operations rose to 67.8% from 66.8% in last year’s first quarter, due to a combination of pricing and a strong U.S. dollar. For United States operations, 2023 first quarter gross profit margin rose to 57.6% from 53.9% in the first quarter of 2022 driven by pricing and limited cost inflation on goods sold driven by first-in, first out (FIFO) accounting. We are also seeing favorable brand and channel mix, as a higher portion of our sales are being sold directly to retailers as opposed to third-party distributors.

 

“By leveraging scale at our European based operations, our first quarter SG&A expenses only rose 12% from the same period in 2022 and represented 33.6% of net sales, down from 37.9% of net sales in last year’s first quarter. For U.S. based operations, SG&A expenses increased 25% and represented 43.5% of net sales compared to 41.5% in last year’s first quarter. As has been the case since last year, increased promotion and advertising expenses were responsible for the higher SG&A expenses across our Company. Additionally, and in-line with previous quarters, our U.S. based operations is annualizing the impact of enlarging its staff and infrastructure throughout 2022 in multiple locations to maximize the potential of newer brands.”

 

Mr. Atwood continued, “Our first quarter operating margin of 29% was very strong due to lower spending. While our big spend on promotion and advertising is generally concentrated in the fourth quarter to encourage year-end sell-through and first quarter reorders, our better-than-expected first quarter sales resulted in advertising and promotion expenses of only 11.3% of net sales, down from 13.6% one year earlier as we continue to be surprised by stronger than expected market growth. By way of comparison, in the first quarters of 2019 and 2018, promotion and advertising expenses were 15.4% and 15.6% of net sales, respectively. On a full-year basis, we continue to target 21% of annual net sales for promotion and advertising expense.

 

“Below the operating line, other income was favorable overall by $2.3 million as compared to flat in the prior year period, contributing $0.04 to earnings per share. There were several items worth noting. As a result of swings in currency rates, we went from recognizing a gain of $2.2 million on foreign currency in the prior year’s first quarter to a loss of $0.8 million in the current first quarter. On the other hand, interest and investment income, net of interest expense, added over $3 million to other income in the current period as compared to a loss of $2.4 million in the prior year period. On a consolidated basis, our effective income tax rate was 23%, down from 24% in last year’s first quarter.

 

“We closed the first quarter with working capital of $489 million, including approximately $238 million in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, bringing our working capital ratio to 2.4 to 1. Our long-term debt totaled $145 million at March 31, 2023, primarily due to the Interparfums SA headquarters acquisition, which was financed by a 10-year, $130.5 million loan, at an effective fixed rate of approximately 1.1%.”

 

Affirms 2023 Guidance: 

Mr. Atwood concluded, “The year started on a very strong note, and we saw a continuation of the trend in April. Affirming our raised guidance, as announced last month in our first quarter sales release, we believe we remain well on track to achieve net sales of $1.25 billion and earnings per diluted share of $4.25.

 

“The impact of China on our sales is only marginally included in our guidance. We will be in a better position to revisit this subject as that business scales up and we have better visibility. Our current 2023 guidance assumes that the average dollar/euro average exchange rate remains at current levels and there is no significant resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

 

Abercrombie & Fitch Distribution Agreement for Fierce Collection Announced: 

Inter Parfums also announced that Abercrombie & Fitch has granted it the right to distribute its number one men’s fragrance, Fierce, in selective markets. The first phase of the agreement, which becomes effective on September 1, 2023, covers Fierce distribution in certain major markets. The second phase which activates in February 2024, covers distribution in additional regions, and may include other flankers of the Fierce family of products.

 

 


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Commenting Mr. Madar noted, “Our relationship with Abercrombie & Fitch began in 2014, when we signed our initial license agreement. In the ensuing years, we have brought to market several major blockbuster pillars, including First Instinct, Away and Authentic. With close to a decade under our belt, we have earned Abercrombie & Fitch’s confidence, as evidenced by this agreement, entrusting us to distribute the iconic Fierce collection on a test basis for three years. Our plans call for growing penetration in existing Fierce markets that includes department, specialty and duty-free stores, as well as online sales, while exploring opportunities in untapped markets.”

 

Dividend:  

The Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.625 per share will be paid on June 30, 2023 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2023.

 

Share Buyback Program: 

In the first quarter of 2023, the Company initiated a small share repurchase program to purchase 166,060 shares. The number of shares to be repurchased may be increased in the future. Over the course of the first quarter of 2023, the Company repurchased 43,060 shares at a cost of $5.58 million. These shares are classified as treasury shares on the accompanying balance sheet. The Company plans to continue repurchasing shares throughout 2023.

 

Conference Call: 

Management will host a conference call to discuss financial results and business developments beginning at 11:00 am ET on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Interested parties may participate in the live call by dialing (877) 423-9820 (toll-free) or (201) 493-6749 (international). Participants are asked to dial-in 10 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin.

 

A live audio webcast will also be available in the “Events” tab within the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.interparfumsinc.com, or by clicking here. The conference call will be available for webcast replay for approximately 90 days following the live event.

 

About Inter Parfums, Inc.: 

Operating in the global fragrance business since 1982, Inter Parfums, Inc. produces and distributes a wide array of prestige fragrance and fragrance-related products under license agreements with brand owners. The Company manages its business in two operating segments, European based operations, through its 72% owned subsidiary, Interparfums SA, and United States based operations.

 

The portfolio of prestige brands includes Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, Boucheron, Coach, Donna Karan, DKNY, Ferragamo, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Spade, MCM, Moncler, Montblanc, Oscar de la Renta, Ungaro, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose products are distributed in over 120 countries around the world through an extensive and diverse network of distributors. Inter Parfums, Inc. is also the registered owner of several trademarks including Lanvin and Rochas.

 

Forward-Looking Statements: 

Statements in this release which are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” and “would,” or similar words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements, because actual events or results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of important factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed under the headings “Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in Inter Parfums’ annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and the reports Inter Parfums files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Inter Parfums does not intend to and undertakes no duty to update the information contained in this press release.

 

 


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Contact Information:    
Inter Parfums, Inc. or The Equity Group Inc.
Michel Atwood   Investor Relations Counsel
Chief Financial Officer   Karin Daly (212) 836-9623 / kdaly@equityny.com
(212) 983-2640   Linda Latman (212) 836-9609 / llatman@equityny.com
www.interparfumsinc.com   www.theequitygroup.com

  

See Accompanying Tables

 

 


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 

(In thousands except per share data) 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

    Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2023     2022  
             
Net sales   $ 311,723     $ 250,678  
                 
Cost of sales     108,766       92,020  
                 
Gross margin     202,957       158,658  
                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses     112,678       97,441  
                 
Income from operations     90,279       61,217  
                 
Other expenses (income):                
Interest expense     2,357       883  
Loss (gain) on foreign currency     759       (2,239 )
Interest and investment (income) loss     (5,382 )     1,466  
Other income     (41 )     (116 )
                 
      (2,307 )     (6 )
                 
Income before income taxes     92,586       61,223  
                 
Income taxes     21,678       14,932  
                 
Net income     70,908       46,291  
                 
Less:  Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest     16,840       10,992  
                 
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.   $ 54,068     $ 35,299  
                 
Earnings per share:                
                 
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common shareholders:                
Basic   $ 1.69     $ 1.11  
Diluted   $ 1.68     $ 1.10  
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:                
Basic     32,018       31,840  
Diluted     32,159       32,010  
                 
Dividends declared per share   $ 0.625     $ 0.50  

 

 

 


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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

(In thousands except share and per share data) 

(Unaudited)

 

ASSETS
    March 31,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 149,055     $ 104,713  
Short-term investments     88,702       150,833  
Accounts receivable, net     241,948       197,584  
Inventories     323,700       289,984  
Receivables, other     27,779       28,803  
Other current assets     20,346       15,650  
Income taxes receivable     71       157  
Total current assets     851,601       787,724  
                 
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net     169,036       166,722  
Right-of-use assets, net     26,901       27,964  
Trademarks, licenses and other intangible assets, net     294,300       290,853  
Deferred tax assets     12,543       11,159  
Other assets     25,825       24,120  
Total assets   $ 1,380,206     $ 1,308,542  
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:                
Loans payable - banks   $ 18,000     $ —    
Current portion of long-term debt     29,092       28,547  
Current portion of lease liabilities     5,310       5,296  
Accounts payable – trade     93,053       88,388  
Accrued expenses     190,305       213,621  
Income taxes payable     26,409       8,715  
                 
Total current liabilities     362,169       344,567  
                 
Long–term debt, less current portion     145,128       151,494  
                 
Lease liabilities, less current portion     23,302       24,335  
                 
Equity:                
Inter Parfums, Inc. shareholders’ equity:                
Preferred stock, $.001 par; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued     —         —    
Common stock, $.001 par; authorized 100,000,000 shares; outstanding 32,012,950 and 31,967,300 shares at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively     32       32  
Additional paid-in capital     95,429       90,186  
Retained earnings     654,440       620,095  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (48,440 )     (56,056 )

Treasury stock, at cost, 9,907,865 and 9,864,805 shares at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

    (43,055 )     (37,475 )
Total Inter Parfums, Inc. shareholders’ equity     658,406       616,782  
Noncontrolling interest     191,201       171,364  
Total equity     849,607       788,146  
Total liabilities and equity   $ 1,380,206     $ 1,308,542