EX-99.1 2 g083696_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

INTER PARFUMS, INC. REPORTS RECORD 2023 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

 

Increases Earnings per Diluted Share Guidance from $4.25 to $4.55

 

NEW YORK – August 8, 2023: Inter Parfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) (“Inter Parfums” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights
($ in millions, except per share data) 2023 2022 % Change
Net Sales $309 $245 26%
Gross Margin $188 $154 23%
Gross Margin (as a percentage of net sales) 60.9% 62.8% (190 bps)
Operating Income $55 $45 21%
Operating Margin 17.8% 18.6% (80 bps)
Net Income (attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.) $35 $28 27%
Earnings Per Diluted Share $1.09 $0.86 27%

The average dollar/euro exchange rate for the current second quarter was 1.09 compared to 1.06 in the second quarter of 2022, while for the first half of 2023, the average dollar/euro exchange rate was 1.08 compared to 1.09 in the first half of 2022, leading to a positive 1.3% foreign exchange impact for the quarter and a negative 0.5% for the first half on Net Sales.

 

At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, consolidated second quarter net sales increased 25% from the second quarter of 2022. 

 

Operational Commentary  

“With our second quarter net sales increasing 26%, on top of the healthy 18% growth from the prior year period, we are taking full advantage of the positive trends and momentum in the fragrance market while growing our market share with our innovative programs,” said Jean Madar, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums.

 

“Through the first half of the year, our robust growth has been geographically spread across our 120-country distribution footprint and included signs of renewed life in the travel retail business.

 

“We have always taken a conservative approach to the reopening of the Chinese fragrance market, and we will continue to be cautious and patient as we are confident in China’s long term prospects. China’s potentially immense market has been showing signs of improvement, but not enough to really move the needle. We anticipate continued modest sales growth for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024.”

 

Mr. Madar continued, “We are also well on our way in strategizing and building out the products, promotions, advertising and launch schedule for the newest and upcoming licenses, Roberto Cavalli and Lacoste, while also maintaining focus on all the other iconic brands in our fragrance portfolio.

 

“As we look into the back half of 2023, we are confident in achieving another excellent year as supply chain disruptions and inflationary impacts on components are mostly behind us, and our brands continue to perform exceedingly well, in conjunction with the favorable growth catalysts in the fragrance market.”

 

 

 

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Financial Commentary 

Michel Atwood, Chief Financial Officer of Inter Parfums, noted, “On a dollar basis, our second quarter operating income increased 21% to $55 million, and net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. increased 27% to $35 million, or $1.09 per share compared to $0.86 per share in the prior year period.

 

“Our second quarter consolidated operating margin was strong at 17.8% but down 80 basis points, as a percentage of net sales. While we registered scale benefits from sales growth, price increases and favorable brand and channel mix, this was offset by a one-time conservative inventory reserve of $7 million related to certain underperforming brands within our European operations, for which we had built inventory during the pandemic to protect service levels. Excluding this one-time charge, both gross margins and operating margins would have expanded compared to the prior year period.”

 

Full-Year 2023 Guidance 

Mr. Atwood continued, “As we reported in our second quarter 2023 net sales release on July 24th, we continue to look for full-year 2023 net sales to approximate $1.3 million, or growth of 20% from full-year 2022.

 

“Today, we are also raising our 2023 earnings per diluted share guidance from $4.25 to $4.55, or growth of 20% from $3.78 for full-year 2022.

 

“It is important to note that only modest sales from China are included in our full-year 2023 guidance. Additionally, our sales guidance does not yet include initial sales of the newly acquired fragrance licenses, Roberto Cavalli, as we expect to start shipping in November/December 2023, and Lacoste fragrances, which are expected to start shipping in 2024.

 

“Our current 2023 guidance assumes that the dollar/euro average exchange rate remains at current levels.”

 

Dividend 

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

 

Share Buyback Program 

In the first half of 2023, the Company initiated a share repurchase program. Over the course of the first half of 2023, the Company repurchased 85,060 shares at a cost of $11.3 million. These shares are classified as treasury shares on the accompanying balance sheet.

 

The Company plans to continue repurchasing shares throughout 2023.

 

Second Quarter 2023 Conference Call 

Management will host a conference call to discuss financial results and business developments beginning at 11:00 am ET on Wednesday, August 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.

 

 

 

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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, Roberto Cavalli, 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.

 

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 BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands except share and per share data) 

(Unaudited)

 

ASSETS
   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $74,311   $104,713 
Short-term investments   112,449    150,833 
Accounts receivable, net   236,554    197,584 
Inventories   360,018    289,984 
Receivables, other   14,730    28,803 
Other current assets   24,993    15,650 
Income taxes receivable   386    157 
Total current assets   823,441    787,724 
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net   168,264    166,722 
Right-of-use assets, net   28,005    27,964 
Trademarks, licenses and other intangible assets, net   292,319    290,853 
Deferred tax assets   14,333    11,159 
Other assets   25,302    24,120 
Total assets  $1,351,664   $1,308,542 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Loans payable - banks  $4,958   $ 
Current portion of long-term debt   29,080    28,547 
Current portion of lease liabilities   5,236    5,296 
Accounts payable – trade   91,040    88,388 
Accrued expenses   194,036    213,621 
Income taxes payable   17,324    8,715 
Total current liabilities   341,674    344,567 
           
Long–term debt, less current portion   138,565    151,494 
Lease liabilities, less current portion   24,491    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 31,975,670 and 31,967,300 shares at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

   32    32 
Additional paid-in capital   95,984    90,186 
Retained earnings   669,688    620,095 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (48,739)   (56,056)
Treasury stock, at cost, 9,949,865 and 9,864,805 shares at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively   (48,764)   (37,475)
Total Inter Parfums, Inc. shareholders’ equity   668,201    616,782 
Noncontrolling interest   178,733    171,364 
Total equity   846,934    788,146 
Total liabilities and equity  $1,351,664   $1,308,542 

 

 

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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,
 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
                 
Net sales  $309,244   $244,725   $620,967   $495,403 
                     
Cost of sales   120,840    90,943    229,606    182,963 
                     
Gross margin   188,404    153,782    391,361    312,440 
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   133,383    108,385    246,061    205,825 
                     
Income from operations   55,021    45,397    145,300    106,615 
                     
Other expenses (income):                    
Interest expense   2,276    1,023    4,633    1,907 
(Gain) loss on foreign currency   (746)   (279)   13    (2,518)
Interest and investment (income) loss   (1,977)   (464)   (7,359)   1,002 
Other income   (7)   (328)   (48)   (444)
                     
    (454)   (48)   (2,761)   (53)
                     
Income before income taxes   55,475    45,445    148,061    106,668 
                     
Income taxes   12,957    10,925    34,635    25,857 
                     
Net income   42,518    34,520    113,426    80,811 
                     
Less:  Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest   7,566    6,903    24,406    17,895 
                     
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.
  $34,952   $27,617   $89,020   $62,916 
                     
Earnings per share:                    
                     
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common shareholders:                    
Basic  $1.09   $0.87   $2.78   $1.98 
Diluted  $1.09   $0.86   $2.77   $1.97 
                     
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:                    
Basic   32,006    31,845    32,012    31,843 
Diluted   32,162    31,952    32,161    31,981 
                     
Dividends declared per share  $0.625   $0.50   $1.30   $1.00