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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

INTER PARFUMS, INC. REPORTS 2013 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

 

 

New York, New York, August 7, 2013: Inter Parfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.

 

Second Quarter 2013 Compared to Second Quarter 2012:

·Net sales of ongoing brands (excluding Burberry brand sales) increased 17% to $96.8 million from $82.7 million;
·Net sales including Burberry brand sales were down 19.3% to $117.5 million, compared to $145.6 million; at comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales declined 20.6%;
·European-based operations generated sales of ongoing brands of $72.0 million, up 15.0% from $62.8 million; including Burberry brand sales, European-based sales were down 26.2%;
·Sales by U.S.-based operations were $24.8 million, up 24.4% from $20.0 million;
·Gross margin was 54.1% of net sales compared to 60.8%;
·S, G & A expense as a percentage of net sales was 47.4% compared to 52.1%;
·Operating margin was 6.7% of net sales compared to 8.7% of net sales;
·Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. was $3.8 million compared to $6.0 million; and,
·Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. were $0.12 compared to $0.20.

 

Commenting on European-based operations, Jean Madar, Chairman & CEO of Inter Parfums stated, “Our ongoing prestige brands generated impressive comparable quarter sales growth of 15%. With the 2013 launch of Flash, our second fragrance by Jimmy Choo, and continued sales of the brand’s signature scent, Jimmy Choo brand sales rose 43%. Driven by the continued strong demand for its Legend fragrances, Montblanc sales increased 20% compared to the second quarter of 2012. Lanvin sales were up 14% reflecting the continued popularity of Eclat d’Arpege and the recent launch of Lanvin Me, coupled with the steady performance of the Jeanne Lanvin line. In the second half, new product launches and rollouts are in the works for the Repetto signature scent and Place Vendôme by Boucheron.”

 

Regarding U.S.-based operations, Mr. Madar noted, “Sales benefited from strong consumer demand and expanded retail distribution for Anna Sui fragrances, and we expect this brand to gain further momentum following the launch of La Vie de Boheme during the third quarter. Additionally, in April 2013, our U.S.-based operations took over the manufacture and distribution of legacy Alfred Dunhill fragrances, which provided an incremental contribution to second quarter 2013 growth for our U.S. business. In the second half, we have several new products coming to market for Banana Republic and Gap, and an entirely new fragrance family launching for bebe.”

 

Mr. Madar continued, “The remaining Burberry inventory generated $20.7 million in second quarter sales and officially concluded this chapter in our Company’s story. We move forward confident in our ability to grow our business through the introduction of new fragrances for our core brands by broadening our distribution channels and by adding new names to our brand portfolio. On the last point, we recently signed agreements with Shanghai Tang, China’s premiere luxury fashion label, and Agent Provocateur, a London-based purveyor of edgy, upscale lingerie. They are two unique brands upon which we plan to build successful fragrance enterprises that capture the aura of each. In addition to adding new brands through licensing or similar arrangements, we are also on the lookout for suitable acquisitions.”

 

 

 
 

 

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Russell Greenberg, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer noted, “The sale of remaining Burberry inventory at essentially no margin depressed our consolidated gross margin for the second quarter, which was partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses related to the brand.”

 

Mr. Greenberg also pointed out, “There was a $2.1 million favorable swing in ‘other income’ reflecting a gain on foreign currency versus a loss in last year’s second quarter plus a significant increase in interest income in the current period. Also of note, the effective income tax rate in the current second quarter was 50% as compared to 35% for the corresponding period of the prior year. In 2013, we incurred a new tax levied by the French Government equal to 3% on any dividend paid by a French company to its shareholders.”

 

Mr. Greenberg continued, “Cash flows from operating activities was a use of $20.6 million in the second quarter due predominantly to the payment of taxes in April, as previously disclosed, at a rate of approximately 36% on the $198.8 million gain on the termination of our agreement with Burberry recognized in December 2012. Even with this cash usage, our balance sheet remains extremely strong with $400 million in working capital, including approximately $262 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, and no long-term debt as of the end of the second quarter.”

 

Affirms 2013 Guidance

Mr. Greenberg concluded, “Last month we raised our sales guidance to approximately $525 million resulting in net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. of approximately $1.14 per diluted share. Obviously, our earnings guidance implies a breakeven second half as we are investing heavily in promotion and advertising to bolster support for the Repetto and Boucheron launches, and the continued worldwide development of the Lanvin, Jimmy Choo and Montblanc brands. Our investments in these brands are expected to yield accelerated sales growth for Inter Parfums, Inc. in the coming years.” Guidance assumes the dollar remains at current levels.

 

Dividend

The Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share will be paid on October 14, 2013 to shareholders of record on September 30, 2013.

 

Conference Call

Management will conduct a conference call to discuss financial results and business developments at 11:00 AM ET on Thursday, August 8, 2013. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing (201) 493-6749; please call in 10 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin and ask for the Inter Parfums call. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet. To listen to the live call, please go to www.interparfumsinc.com and click on the Investor Relations section. Please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, and download and install any necessary audio software. If you are unable to listen live, the conference call will be archived and can be accessed for approximately 90 days at Inter Parfums’ website. We suggest listeners use Microsoft Explorer as their browser.

 

In the nearly 30 years since its founding, Inter Parfums, Inc. has been selected as the fragrance and beauty partner for a growing list of brands that include Lanvin, Montblanc, Jimmy Choo, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Karl Lagerfeld, Paul Smith, S.T. Dupont, Balmain, Repetto, Agent Provocateur, Alfred Dunhill, Anna Sui, Shanghai Tang, Gap, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, bebe, Betsey Johnson and Nine West. Inter Parfums is known for innovation, quality and its ability to capture the genetic code of each brand in the products it develops, manufactures and distributes in over 100 countries worldwide.

 

 
 

 

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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, 2012 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.

 

Regulation G, “Conditions for Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” prescribes the conditions for use of non-GAAP financial information in public disclosures. The Company believes that our presentation of the non-GAAP financial information included in this release is important supplemental measures of operating performance to investors.

 

Contact at Inter Parfums, Inc.   -or- Investor Relations Counsel
Russell Greenberg, Exec. VP & CFO     The Equity Group Inc.
(212) 983-2640     Fred Buonocore (212) 836-9607/fbuonocore@equityny.com
rgreenberg@interparfumsinc.com     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
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
Net sales  $117,485   $145,555   $331,296   $310,923 
                     
Cost of sales   53,878    57,099    133,045    116,389 
                     
Gross margin   63,607    88,456    198,251    194,534 
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   55,708    75,828    123,376    150,152 
                     
Income from operations   7,899    12,628    74,875    44,382 
                     
Other expenses (income):                    
Interest expense   416    442    874    805 
(Gain) loss on foreign currency   (461)   931    982    1,178 
Interest income   (1,064)   (311)   (2,254)   (835)
                     
    (1,109)   1,062    (398)   1,148 
                     
Income before income taxes   9,008    11,566    75,273    43,234 
                     
Income taxes   4,487    4,085    27,810    15,499 
                     
Net income   4,521    7,481    47,463    27,735 
                     
         Less:  Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest   706    1,473    11,952    6,230 
                     
Net income attributable to
Inter Parfums, Inc.
  $3,815   $6,008   $35,511   $21,505 
                     
                     
Earnings per share:                    
                     
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common shareholders:                    
   Basic  $0.12   $0.20   $1.16   $0.70 
   Diluted  $0.12   $0.20   $1.14   $0.70 
                     
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:                    
   Basic   30,748    30,563    30,717    30,557 
   Diluted   30,953    30,688    30,900    30,687 
                     
                     
Dividends declared per share  $0.12   $0.08   $0.24   $0.16 

 

 

 
 

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

ASSETS

 

   June 30,
2013
   December 31,
2012
 
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $142,117   $307,335 
Short-term investments   119,682    -- 
Accounts receivable, net   124,098    149,340 
Inventories   112,641    142,614 
Receivables, other   1,818    2,534 
Other current assets   5,018    5,897 
Income tax receivable   590    1,968 
Deferred tax assets   7,167    13,132 
           
Total current assets   513,131    622,820 
           
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net   9,336    12,289 
           
Goodwill   947    954 
           
Trademarks, licenses and other intangible assets, net   110,344    113,041 
           
Other assets   11,062    10,816 
           
Total assets  $644,820   $759,920 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Loans payable – banks  $394   $27,776 
Accounts payable, trade   58,911    73,113 
Accrued expenses   43,261    68,768 
Income taxes payable   7,161    84,030 
Dividends payable   3,695    2,453 
           
Total current liabilities   113,422    256,140 
           
Deferred tax liability   3,424    3,799 
           
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 30,787,894 and 30,680,634 shares at
June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
   31    31 
Additional paid-in capital   56,122    54,679 
Retained earnings   377,887    349,672 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   8,377    12,498 
Treasury stock, at cost, 9,976,524 common shares at                                    
June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
   (35,404)   (35,404)
           
Total Inter Parfums, Inc. shareholders’ equity   407,013    381,476 
           
Noncontrolling interest   120,961    118,505 
           
Total equity   527,974    499,981 
           
Total liabilities and equity  $644,820   $759,920