Item 1. Business
Introduction
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 (3) wholly-owned United States subsidiaries, Jean Philippe Fragrances, LLC and Inter Parfums USA, LLC, both New York limited liability companies, and Nickel USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation, are located at 551 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10176, and our telephone number is 212.983.2640.
Our consolidated wholly-owned subsidiary, Inter Parfums Holdings, S.A., and its majority-owned subsidiary, Inter Parfums, S.A., maintain executive offices at 4, Rond Point des Champs Elysees, 75008 Paris, France. Our telephone number in Paris is 331.5377.0000. Inter Parfums S.A. is also the majority owner of three (3) distribution subsidiaries, Inter Parfums Limited, Inter Parfums Gmbh and Inter Parfums srl, covering territories in The United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, respectively, and is the sole owner of a distribution subsidiary, Inter España Parfums et Cosmetiques, SL, covering the territory of Spain. Inter Parfums (Suisse) S.A., a company formed to hold and manage certain brand names, Interparfums Singapore Pte., Ltd., an Asian sales and marketing office, and Interparfums Luxury Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for distribution of prestige brands in the United States are also wholly-owned subsidiaries of Inter Parfums, S.A.
Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol “IPAR”. The common shares of our subsidiary, Inter Parfums S.A., are traded on the Euronext Exchange.
We maintain our internet website at www.interparfumsinc.com which is linked to the SEC Edgar database. You can obtain through our website, free of charge, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as soon as reasonably practicable after we have electronically filed them with or furnished them to the SEC.
Summary
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by and should be read together with the more detailed information and audited financial statements, including the related notes, contained or incorporated by reference in this report.
General
We operate in the fragrance business and manufacture, market and distribute a wide array of fragrances and fragrance related products. We manage our business in two segments, European based operations and United States based operations. Our prestige fragrance products are produced and marketed by our European operations through our 74% owned subsidiary in Paris, Inter Parfums, S.A., which is also a publicly traded company as 26% of Inter Parfums, S.A. shares trade on the Euronext. Prestige cosmetics and prestige skin care products represent less than 1% of consolidated net sales.
Our business is not capital intensive, and it is important to note that we do not own any manufacturing facilities. We act as a general contractor and source our needed components from our suppliers. These components are received at one of our distribution centers and then, based upon production needs, the components are sent to one of several third party fillers which manufacture the finished goods for us and ship them back to our distribution center.
As with any business, many aspects of our operations are subject to influences outside our control. We discuss in greater detail risk factors relating to our business in Item 1A
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
You should carefully consider these risk factors before you decide to purchase or sell shares of our common stock. These factors could cause our future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements made by us. The trading price of our common stock could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
We are dependent upon Burberry for a significant portion of our sales, and the loss of this license will have a material adverse effect on us.
Burberry is our most significant license, as sales of Burberry products represented 53%, 57% and 56% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. We have been the worldwide, exclusive licensee for Burberry fragrances since our initial license agreement in 1993. Such license agreement was superseded by our subsequent license agreement dated October 12, 2004 (the "License Agreement").
In December 2010 we reported that Inter Parfums, S.A. and Burberry entered into an amendment to the license agreement. Such amendment extends the term of the license for one (1) year until December 31, 2017, and also extends for one (1) year the time to exercise the five-year optional term of the license that requires the mutual consent of Burberry and Inter Parfums, S.A., which must be exercised, if at all, prior to December 31, 2015. If the optional term is exercised, then the license would expire on December 31, 2022. The amendment also extends the time for Burberry to exercise its right to buy back the license for one (1) year from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012.
Burberry has not exercised any buy back options to date. As previously disclosed, if Burberry were to buy back the license, then the purchase price will be the greater of the then fair market value of the unexpired term of the license or 70% of 2010 net wholesale sales of Burberry product.
This license is subject to Inter Parfums, S.A. making required royalty payments (which are subject to certain minimums), minimum advertising and promotional expenditures and meeting minimum sales requirements. This License Agreement provides for termination on a change in control of either, Inter Parfums, S.A., the licensee, or Inter Parfums, Inc., the guarantor.
The loss of this license will have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results. Further, as the market price of our stock is related to current and estimated future operating results, the loss of this license would most likely cause a significant decline in the market price of our common stock.
We are dependent upon the continuation and renewal of various licenses and other agreements for a significant portion of our sales, and the loss of one or more licenses or agreements could have a material adverse effect on us.
All of our rights relating to prestige fragrance brands, other than Lanvin, as well as all of our specialty retail brands, are derived from licenses or other agreements from unaffiliated third parties and our business is dependent upon the continuation and renewal of such licenses and other agreements on terms favorable to us. Each license or agreement is for a specific term and may have additional optional terms. In addition, each license is subject to us making required royalty payments (which are subject to certain minimums), minimum advertising and promotional expenditures and meeting minimum sales requirements. Other agreements are generally subject to meeting minimum sales requirements. Just as the loss of a license or other significant agreement may have a material adverse effect on us, a renewal on less favorable terms may also negatively impact us.
Our business could be adversely affected by a prolonged downturn or recession in the United States, Europe or other countries in which we conduct business.
A prolonged economic downturn or recession in the United States, Europe or any of the other countries in which we do significant business could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In particular, such a downturn or recession could adversely impact (i) the level of spending by our ultimate consumers, (ii) our ability to collect accounts receivable on a timely basis from certain customers, (iii) our ability of certain suppliers to fill our orders for raw materials, packaging or co-packed finished goods on a timely basis, and (iv) the mix of our product sales.
Consumers may reduce discretionary purchases of our products as a result of a general economic downturn.
We believe that the high degree of global economic uncertainty is expected to continue to have a negative effect on consumer confidence, demand and spending. In addition, we believe that consumer spending on beauty products is influenced by general economic conditions and the availability of discretionary income. Accordingly, we may experience sustained periods of declines in sales during periods of economic downturn as it may affect customers’ purchasing patterns. In addition, a general economic downturn may result in reduced traffic in our customers’ stores which may, in turn, result in reduced net sales to our customers. Any resulting material reduction in our sales could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
Uncertainties and continued deterioration in global credit markets could negatively impact suppliers, customers and consumers, which could have an adverse impact on our business as a whole.
Uncertainties and continued deterioration in the global credit markets could negatively impact our suppliers, customers and consumers which, in turn, could have an adverse impact on our business. While, thus far, uncertainties in global credit markets have not significantly affected our access to credit due to our strong credit rating, a further deterioration in global financial markets could make future financing difficult or more expensive. Such lack of credit or lack of credit on favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
If our intangible assets, such as trademarks and goodwill, become impaired we may be required to record a significant non-cash charge to earnings which would negatively impact our results of operations.
Under United States generally accepted accounting principles, we review our intangible assets, including our trademarks licenses and goodwill, for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of our intangible assets may not be fully recoverable. The carrying value of our intangible assets may not be recoverable due to factors such as reduced estimates of future cash flows, including those associated with the specific brands to which intangibles relate, or slower growth rates in our industry. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a long-term financial outlook of our operations and the specific brands to which the intangible assets relate. However, actual performance in the near-term or long-term could be materially different from these forecasts, which could impact future estimates and the recorded value of the intangibles. Any significant impairment to our intangible assets would result in a significant charge to earnings in our financial statements during the period in which the impairment is determined to exist.
If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights, specifically trademarks and brand names, our ability to compete could be negatively impacted.
The market for our products depends to a significant extent upon the value associated with trademarks and brand names that we license, use or own. We own, or have licenses or other rights to use, the material trademark and brand name rights used in connection with the packaging, marketing and distribution of our major products both in the United States and in other countries where such products are principally sold. Therefore, trademark and brand name protection is important to our business. Although most of the brand names we license, use or own are registered in the United States and in certain foreign countries in which we operate, we may not be successful in asserting trademark or brand name protection. In addition, the laws of certain foreign countries may not protect our intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States. The costs required to protect our trademarks and brand names may be substantial.
The success of our products is dependent on public taste.
Our revenues are substantially dependent on the success of our products, which depends upon, among other matters, pronounced and rapidly changing public tastes, factors which are difficult to predict and over which we have little, if any, control. In addition, we have to develop successful marketing, promotional and sales programs in order to sell our fragrances and fragrance related products. If we are not able to develop successful marketing, promotional and sales programs, then such failure will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
We are subject to extreme competition in the fragrance industry.
The market for fragrances and fragrance related products is highly competitive and sensitive to changing market preferences and demands. Many of our competitors in this market (particularly in the prestige fragrance industry) are larger than we are and have greater financial resources than are available to us, potentially allowing them greater operational flexibility. Our success in the prestige fragrance industry is dependent upon our ability to continue to generate original strategies and develop quality products that are in accord with ongoing changes in the market.
In the specialty retail market in the U.S. we primarily sell products or plan to sell products directly to select specialty retailers such as Gap and Banana Republic, New York & Company, Brooks Brothers, bebe, Nine West and Betsey Johnson, so we do not have any direct competition. However, such special retail stores compete directly with other specialty retail stores such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Victoria’s Secret, which thereby indirectly compete with us.
Our success with mass market fragrance and fragrance related products is dependent upon our ability to competitively price quality products and to quickly and efficiently develop and distribute new products.
If there is insufficient demand for our existing fragrances and fragrance related products, or if we do not develop future strategies and products that withstand competition or we are unsuccessful in competing on price terms, then we could experience a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
We are dependent upon specialty retailers to sell products that we develop for their retail stores.
We have agreements in place for specialty retail brands, Gap and Banana Republic, New York & Company, Brooks Brothers, bebe, Nine West and Betsey Johnson. We are responsible for product development, formula creation, packaging and manufacturing under all of those brands. We also develop and supply fragrances for Anthropologie stores, catalog and its internet business on an as needed and when ordered basis. These specialty retailers are responsible for marketing and selling fragrance and fragrance related products we produced in their respective stores. If the sales and marketing efforts of those specialty retailers are not successful for the products that we have developed, then such unsuccessful sales and marketing efforts could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
If we are unable to acquire or license additional brands, or obtain the required financing for these agreements and arrangements, then the growth of our business could be impaired.
Our future expansion through acquisitions or new product distribution arrangements, if any, will depend upon the capital resources and working capital available to us. Further, in view of the global banking crisis, we may be unable to obtain financing or credit that we may require for additional licenses, acquisitions or other transactions. We may be unsuccessful in identifying, negotiating, financing and consummating such acquisitions or arrangements on terms acceptable to us, or at all, which could hinder our ability to increase revenues and build our business.
We may engage in future acquisitions that we may not be able to successfully integrate or manage. These acquisitions may dilute our stockholders and cause us to incur debt and assume contingent liabilities.
We continuously review acquisition prospects that would complement our current product offerings, increase our size and geographic scope of operations or otherwise offer growth and operating efficiency opportunities. The financing, if available, for any of these acquisitions could significantly dilute our stockholders and/or result in an increase in our indebtedness. We may acquire or make investments in businesses or products in the future, and such acquisitions may entail numerous integration risks and impose costs on us, including:
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difficulties in assimilating acquired operations or products, including the loss of key employees from acquired businesses;
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diversion of management’s attention from our core business;
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adverse effects on existing business relationships with suppliers and customers;
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risks of entering markets in which we have no or limited prior experience;
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dilutive issuances of equity securities;
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incurrence of substantial debt;
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assumption of contingent liabilities;
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incurrence of significant amortization expenses related to intangible assets and the potential impairment of acquired assets; and
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incurrence of significant immediate write-offs.
Our failure to successfully complete the integration of any acquired business could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
We are dependent upon Messrs. Jean Madar and Philippe Benacin, and the loss of their services could harm our business.
Jean Madar, our Chief Executive Officer, and Philippe Benacin, our President and Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A., are responsible for day-to-day operations as well as major decisions. Termination of their relationships with us, whether through death, incapacity or otherwise, could have a material adverse effect on our operations, and we cannot assure you that qualified replacements can be found. We maintain key man insurance on the life of Mr. Benacin ($20.0 million). However, we cannot assure you that we would be able to retain suitable replacements for either Mr. Madar or Mr. Benacin.
Our reliance on third party manufacturers could have a material adverse effect on us.
We rely on outside sources to manufacture our fragrances and cosmetics. The failure of such third party manufacturers to deliver either components or finished goods on a timely basis could have a material adverse effect on our business. Although we believe there are alternate manufacturers available to supply our requirements, we cannot assure you that current or alternative sources will be able to supply all of our demands on a timely basis. We do not intend to develop our own manufacturing capacity. As these are third parties over which we have little or no control, the failure of such third parties to provide components or finished goods on a timely basis could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
Our reliance on third party distributors could have a material adverse effect on us.
We sell a substantial percentage of our prestige fragrances through independent distributors specializing in luxury goods. Given the growing importance of distribution, we have begun to modify our distribution model by owning a controlling interest in our distributors within key markets. However, we have little or no control over third party distributors and the failure of such third parties to provide services on a timely basis could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results. In addition, if we replace existing third party distributors with new third party distributors or with our own distribution arrangements, then transition issues could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
The loss of or disruption in our distribution facilities could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
We currently have one distribution facility in Paris and one in New Jersey. The loss of one or both of those facilities, as well as the inventory stored in those facilities, would require us to find replacement facilities and assets. In addition, terrorist attacks, weather conditions, or natural disasters, could disrupt our distribution operations. If we cannot replace our distribution capacity and inventory in a timely, cost-efficient manner, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
Changes in laws, regulations and policies that affect our business could adversely affect our financial results.
Our business is subject to numerous laws, regulations and policies. Changes in the laws, regulations and policies, including the interpretation or enforcement thereof, that affect, or will affect, our business, including changes in accounting standards, tax laws and regulations, environmental or climate change laws, regulations or accords, trade rules and customs regulations, and the outcome and expense of legal or regulatory proceedings, and any action we may take as a result could adversely affect our financial results.
Our success depends, in part, on the quality and safety of our products.
Our success depends, in part, on the quality and safety of our products. If our products are found to be defective or unsafe, or if they otherwise fail to meet our consumers’ standards, our relationships with customers or consumers could suffer, the appeal of one or more of our brands could be diminished, and we could lose sales and/or become subject to liability claims, any of which could result in a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
The international character of our business renders us subject to fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates and international trade tariffs, barriers and other restrictions.
A substantial portion of our European operations’ net sales (approximately 35% in 2010) are sold in U.S. dollars. In an effort to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange fluctuations, we engage in a program of cautious hedging of foreign currencies to minimize the risk arising from operations. Despite such actions, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates for the U.S. dollar, particularly with respect to the euro, could have a material adverse effect on our operating results. Possible import, export, tariff and other trade barriers, which could be imposed by the United States, other countries or the European Union might also have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
Our business is subject to governmental regulation, which could impact our operations.
Fragrances and fragrance related products must comply with the labeling requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act as well as the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and their regulations. Some of our color cosmetic products may also be classified as a “drug”. Additional regulatory requirements for products which are “drugs” include additional labeling requirements, registration of the manufacturer and the semi-annual update of a drug list.
Our fragrances are subject to the approval of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms as a result of the use of specially denatured alcohol. So far we have not experienced any difficulties in obtaining the required approvals.
Our fragrances and fragrance related products that are manufactured in France are subject to certain regulatory requirements of the European Union, but as of the date of this report, we have not experienced any material difficulties in complying with such requirements.
However, we cannot assure you that, should we develop or market fragrances and fragrance related products with different ingredients, or should existing regulations or requirements be revised, we would not in the future experience difficulty in complying with such requirements, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Our information systems and websites may be susceptible to outages and other risks.
We have information systems that support our business processes, including product development, marketing, sales, order processing, production, distribution, finance and intracompany communications. We have Internet websites in the United States and Europe. These systems may be susceptible to outages due to fire, floods, power loss, telecommunications failures, break-ins and similar events. Despite the implementation of network security measures, our systems may be vulnerable to computer viruses, break-ins and similar disruptions from unauthorized tampering. The occurrence of these or other events could disrupt or damage our information systems and adversely affect our business and results of operations.
The trading prices of our securities periodically may rise or fall based on the accuracy of predictions of our earnings or other financial performance.
Our business planning process is designed to maximize our long-term strength, growth and profitability, not to achieve an earnings target in any particular fiscal quarter. We believe that this longer-term focus is in the best interests of the Company and our stockholders. At the same time, however, we recognize that it may be helpful to provide investors with guidance as to our forecast of net sales and earnings per share. Accordingly, we provided guidance as to our expected net sales and earnings per share for the year ending December 31, 2011. While we generally expect to provide updates to our guidance when we report our results each fiscal quarter, we assume no responsibility to update any of our forward-looking statements at such times or otherwise. In addition, the longer-term guidance we provide is based on goals that we believe, at the time guidance is given, are reasonably attainable for growth and performance over a number of years. Such targets are more difficult to predict than our current quarter and fiscal year expectations.
In all of our public statements when we make, or update, a forward-looking statement about our sales and/or earnings expectations or expectations regarding other initiatives, we accompany such statements directly, or by reference to a public document, with a list of factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those we expect. Such a list is included, among other places, in our earnings press release and in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (e.g., in our reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q). These and other factors may make it difficult for outside observers, such as research analysts, to predict what our earnings will be in any given fiscal quarter or year.
Outside analysts and investors have the right to make their own predictions of our financial results for any future period. Outside analysts, however, have access to no more material information about our results or plans than any other public investor, and we do not endorse their predictions as to our future performance. Nor do we assume any responsibility to correct the predictions of outside analysts or others when they differ from our own internal expectations. If and when we announce actual results that differ from those that outside analysts or others have been predicting, the market price of our securities could be affected. Investors who rely on the predictions of outside analysts or others when making investment decisions with respect to our securities do so at their own risk. We take no responsibility for any losses suffered as a result of such changes in the prices of our securities.
We may become subject to possible liability for improper comparative advertising or “Trade Dress”.
Brand name manufacturers and sellers of brand name products may make claims of improper comparative advertising or trade dress (packaging) with respect to the likelihood of confusion between some of our mass market products and those of brand name manufacturers and sellers. They may seek damages for loss of business or injunctive relief to seek to have the use of the improper comparative advertising or trade dress halted. However, we believe that our displays and packaging constitute fair competitive advertising and are not likely to cause confusion between our products and others. Further, we have not experienced to any material degree, any of such problems to date.
Item 1B.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.
None.
Item 2.
Item 2. Properties
United States Operations
Use
Location
Approximate
Size
Term Expires
Other Information
Office Space-corporate headquarters and United States operations
551 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.
15,000 square feet
February 28, 2013
Distribution center
60 Stults Road
Dayton, NJ
140,000 square feet
October 31, 2018
Men’s Spa
Unit C2, 300 West 14th Street, New York, N.Y.
4,500 square feet
October 31, 2014
European Operations
Use
Location
Approximate
Size
Term Expires
Other Information
Office Space-Paris corporate headquarters and European operations
4 Rond Point Des Champs Elysees
Ground and 1st Fl.
Paris, France
571 square meters
March 2013
Lessee has early termination right every 3 years on 6 months notice
Office Space-Paris corporate headquarters and European operations
4 Rond Point Des Champs Elysees
4th Fl.
Paris, France
540 square meters
June 2014
Lessee has early termination right every 3 years on 6 months notice
Office Space-Paris corporate headquarters and European operations
4 Rond Point Des Champs Elysees
5th Fl- left
Paris, France
155 square meters
March 2013
Lessee has early termination right on 3 months notice
Office Space-Paris corporate headquarters and European operations
4 Rond Point Des Champs Elysees
6th Fl-Right
Paris, France
157 square meters
March 2013
Lessee has early termination right every 3 years on 6 months notice
Office Space-Paris corporate headquarters and European operations
4 Rond Point Des Champs Elysees
2nd Fl
Paris, France
544 square meters
September 2017
Lessee has early termination right every 3 years on 6 months notice
Office Space-Paris corporate headquarters and European operations
4 Rond Point Des Champs Elysees
6th Fl
Paris, France
60 square meters
September 2017
Lessee has early termination right every 3 years on 6 months notice
Men’s Spa
48 Rue des Francs Bourgeois,
Paris, France
116 square meters
June 2011
Lessee has early termination right every 3 years on 6 months notice
European Distribution Center
Criquebeuf sur Seine (27340), the "Le Bosc Hetrel" business park
31,000 square meters
May 2020
building under construction and the anticipated time for completion of construction is April 15, 2011
Inter Parfums, S.A. has an agreement with Sagatrans, S.A. for warehousing and distribution services through September 2011. Fees are calculated based upon a percentage of sales, which are customary in the industry. Minimum future service fees are 2.9 million euro in 2010 and 2.3 million euro in 2011. We intend to continue to use Sagatrans for logistics for our European operations at our new warehouse in June 2011, and we intend to enter into discussions with Sagatrans for a new agreement for such services.
We believe our office and warehouse facilities are satisfactory for our present needs and those for the foreseeable future.
Item 3.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
We are not a party to any material lawsuits.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 5. Market For Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Market for Our Common Stock
Our Company's common stock, $.001 par value per share, is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “IPAR”. The following table sets forth in dollars, the range of high and low closing prices for the past two fiscal years for our common stock.
As of February 8, 2011 the number of record holders, which include brokers and broker's nominees, etc., of our common stock was 53. We believe there are approximately 2,300 beneficial owners of our common stock.
Corporate Performance Graph
The following graph compares the performance for the periods indicated in the graph of our common stock with the performance of the Nasdaq Market Index and the average performance of a group of the Company’s peer corporations consisting of: Alberto-Culver, Avon Products Inc., Blyth Inc., CCA Industries, Inc., Colgate-Palmolive Co., Elizabeth Arden, Inc., Estee Lauder Cosmetics, Inc., Inter Parfums, Inc., Kimberly Clark Corp., Natural Health Trends, Parlux Fragrances Inc., Physicians Formula Holdings, Revlon, Inc., Spectrum Brands, Inc., Stephan Company, Summer Infant, Inc., The Procter & Gamble Company and United Guardian, Inc. The graph assumes that the value of the investment in our common stock and each index was $100 at the beginning of the period indicated in the graph, and that all dividends were reinvested.
Below is the list of the data points for each year that corresponds to the lines on the above graph.
Dividends
In December 2008, our board of directors authorized the continuation of our cash dividend at the then rate of $.133 per share per annum, payable $.033 on a quarterly basis. In January 2010, our board of directors authorized a 97% increase in the Company’s quarterly cash dividend to $.065 per share, or $.26 per share on an annual basis. In January 2011 our board of directors further increased the cash dividend from $.26 per share on an annual basis to $.32 per share on an annual basis. The first quarterly cash dividend for 2011 of $.08 per share is payable on April 15, 2011 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2011.
Our Certificate of Incorporation provides for the requirement of unanimous approval of the members of our board of directors for the declaration or payment of dividends, if the aggregate amount of dividends to be paid by us and our subsidiaries in any fiscal year is more than thirty percent (30%) of our annual net income for the last completed fiscal year, as indicated by our consolidated financial statements.
Sales of Unregistered Securities
The following sets forth certain information as to the sales of securities, which were not registered under the Securities Act, including options granted to purchase our common stock, during the last quarter of the last fiscal year and through the date of this report.
On February 1, 2011, we granted options to purchase an aggregate of 3,500 shares for a five-year period at the exercise price of $17.94 per share, the fair market value on the date of grant, to 4 of our 5 our non-employee directors, who are all deemed our affiliates, under our 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan. Such options vest 25% each year over a 4 year period on a cumulative basis. This transaction was exempt from the registration requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act under Sections 4(2) and 4(6) of the Securities Act. Each option holder agreed that, if the option is exercised, the option holder would purchase his common stock for investment and not for resale to the public. Also, we provide all option holders with all reports we file with the SEC and press releases issued by us.
Repurchases of Our Common Stock
We did not repurchase any of our Common Stock during the fourth quarter of 2010.
Item 6.
Item 6. 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.
Item 7.
Item 7.
Management's Discussion And Analysis Of Financial ConditionAnd Results Of Operation
Overview
We operate in the fragrance business and manufacture, market and distribute a wide array of fragrances and fragrance related products. We manage our business in two segments, European based operations and United States based operations. Our prestige fragrance products are produced and marketed by our European operations through our 74% owned subsidiary in Paris, Inter Parfums, S.A., which is also a publicly traded company as 26% of Inter Parfums, S.A. shares trade on the Euronext. Prestige cosmetics and prestige skin care products represent less than 1% of consolidated net sales.
We produce and distribute our prestige fragrance products primarily under license agreements with brand owners, and prestige product sales represented approximately 88% of net sales for both 2010 and 2009 and 87% of net sales for 2008. We have built a portfolio of prestige brands, which include Burberry, Lanvin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jimmy Choo, Montblanc, Paul Smith, S.T. Dupont, Nickel and Boucheron, whose products are distributed in over 120 countries around the world. Shipments to our distribution subsidiaries are not recognized as sales until that merchandise is sold by our distribution subsidiary to its customers.
Burberry is our most significant license, as sales of Burberry products represented 53%, 57% and 56% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. In addition, we own the Lanvin brand name for our class of business and sales of Lanvin product represented 15%, 14% and 13% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Our specialty retail and mass market fragrance and fragrance related products are marketed through our United States operations and represented 12% of net sales for both 2010 and 2009 and 13% of net sales for 2008. These fragrance products are sold under trademarks owned by us or pursuant to license or other agreements with the owners of the Gap, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, bebe, New York & Company, Betsey Johnson, Nine West and Jordache brands.
Historically, seasonality has not been a major factor for our Company as quarterly sales fluctuations were more influenced by the timing of launches than by the third and fourth quarter holiday season. However, in certain markets where we now sell direct to retailers, seasonality is more evident. In 2007 we commenced operations of our European distribution subsidiaries in Italy, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom, and in January 2011 we commenced operations of our United States distribution subsidiary. In addition, the introduction of our specialty retail product lines for U. S. retailers has also contributed to a concentration of sales in the second half of the year.
We grow our business in two distinct ways. First, we grow by adding new brands to our portfolio, either through new licenses or out-right acquisitions of brands. Second, we grow through the introduction of new products and supporting new and established products through advertising, merchandising and sampling as well as phasing out existing products that no longer meet the needs of our consumers. The economics of developing, producing, launching and supporting products influence our sales and operating performance each year. Our introduction of new products may have some cannibalizing effect on sales of existing products, which we take into account in our business planning.
Our business is not capital intensive, and it is important to note that we do not own manufacturing facilities. We act as a general contractor and source our needed components from our suppliers. These components are received at one of our distribution centers and then, based upon production needs, the components are sent to one of several third party fillers which manufacture the finished good for us and ship it back to our distribution center.
As with any business, many aspects of our operations are subject to influences outside our control. Throughout 2010, our business continued to rebound from the global economic uncertainties that had an impact on our business in early 2009. Despite these conditions, some of which continue to exist, our results for the year ended December 31, 2010 exceeded our net sales and profitability expectations that we had at the beginning of the year.
We continue to review our plans and have taken actions to mitigate the impact and the potential impact of these conditions. We believe we have a strong brand portfolio with global reach and potential. As part of our strategy, we plan to continue to make investments behind fast-growing markets and channels to grow market share. While our business strategies are designed to strengthen our Company over the long-term, we believe the uncertainty about future market conditions, consumer spending patterns and the financial strength of some of our customers could negatively affect our net sales and operating results.
Our reported net sales are impacted by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. A stronger U.S. dollar has an adverse impact on our net sales. However, earnings are less affected by a stronger dollar because in excess of 35% of net sales of our European operations are denominated in U.S. dollars, while all costs of our European operations are incurred in euro. Our Company addresses 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.
Recent Important Events
Burberry
In December 2010, we entered into an amendment to the Burberry license agreement dated October 12, 2004. The amendment extends the term of the license for one year until December 31, 2017, and also extends for one year the time to exercise the five-year optional term of the license that requires the mutual consent of the Company and Burberry, which now must be exercised, if at all, prior to December 31, 2015. If the optional term is exercised, then the license would expire on December 31, 2022. The amendment also extends the time for Burberry to exercise its right to buy back the license for one year from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012.
Burberry has not exercised any buy back options to date. As previously disclosed, if Burberry were to buy back the license, then the purchase price will be the greater of the then fair market value of the unexpired term of the license or 70% of 2010 net wholesale sales of Burberry products.
Boucheron
In December 2010, we entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Boucheron Parfums SAS to create, produce and distribute perfumes and ancillary products under the Boucheron brand. Our rights under such license agreement, which took effect on January 1, 2011 and runs through December 31, 2025, are subject to certain minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. We also paid an upfront entry fee of €15 million (approximately $20 million) for this license, and purchased the inventory of the former licensee for €1.7 million (approximately $2.3 million).
Nine West
In July 2010, we entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Nine West Development Corporation for the creation, production, marketing and global distribution of women’s fragrances under the Nine West brand. The agreement, which runs through December 31, 2016, contains a provision for further renewal if certain conditions are met. The agreement also provides for direct sales to Nine West retail stores in the United States, as well as a licensing component, enabling us to sell women's fragrances to better department stores and specialty retailers worldwide. Our rights under such license agreement are subject to certain minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. Plans call for our first Nine West fragrance launch in 2011.
Betsey Johnson
In July 2010, we entered into an exclusive worldwide agreement with Betsey Johnson LLC of New York, NY, under which we will design, manufacture and sell fragrance, color cosmetics as well as other personal care products across a broad retail spectrum. The agreement, which runs through December 31, 2015 with a five year optional term if certain conditions are met, encompasses both direct sales to global Betsey Johnson stores and e-commerce site, as well as a licensing component, enabling us to sell these fragrance and beauty products to specialty and department stores as well as other retail outlets worldwide. Our rights under such license agreement are subject to certain minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. While we introduced a new twist on a vintage Betsey Johnson fragrance in August 2010, plans call for our first new Betsey Johnson product launch in 2011.
U.S. Distribution of Prestige Products
Beginning January 1, 2011, Interparfums Luxury Brands, a recently formed United States company and subsidiary of our French subsidiary Inter Parfums SA, began distribution of Burberry (fragrances and cosmetics), Lanvin, Montblanc and Jimmy Choo brands in the United States. In addition, under the terms of a recently signed four-year agreement, Interparfums Luxury Brands and Clarins Fragrance Group US (a Division of Clarins Group in the U.S. responsible for the Thierry Mugler, Azzaro, Porsche Design, David Yurman and Swarovski brands) will share and manage an expanded sales force. Logistical and administrative support will be provided by Clarins Group USA from its Park Avenue offices in New York and its warehouse in Orangeburg, New York. We believe this alliance offers us a unique opportunity to develop a highly efficient organization and create synergies with potential for accelerated growth in the U.S. market.
Discussion of Critical Accounting Policies
We make estimates and assumptions in the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions. We believe the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations. These accounting policies generally require our management’s most difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.
The judgments used by management in applying critical accounting policies could be affected by a further and prolonged general deterioration in the economic environment, which could negatively influence future financial results and availability of continued financing. Specifically, subsequent evaluations of our accounts receivables, inventories, and deferred tax assets in light of the factors then prevailing, could result in significant changes in our allowance and reserve accounts in future periods, which in turn could generate significant additional charges. Similarly, the valuation of certain intangible assets could be negatively impacted by prolonged and severely depressed market conditions thus leading to the recognition of impairment losses. The following is a brief discussion of the more critical accounting policies that we employ.
Revenue Recognition
We sell our products to department stores, perfumeries, specialty retailers, mass-market retailers, supermarkets and domestic and international wholesalers and distributors. Sales of such products by our domestic subsidiaries are denominated in U.S. dollars and sales of such products by our foreign subsidiaries are primarily denominated in either euro or U.S. dollars. Accounts receivable reflect the granting of credit to these customers. We generally grant credit based upon our analysis of the customer’s financial position as well as previously established buying patterns. We recognize revenues when merchandise is shipped and the risk of loss passes to the customer. Net sales are comprised of gross revenues less returns, trade discounts and allowances.
Sales Returns
Generally, we do not permit customers to return their unsold products. However, on a case-by-case basis we occasionally allow customer returns. We regularly review and revise, as deemed necessary, our estimate of reserves for future sales returns based primarily upon historic trends and relevant current data. We record estimated reserves for sales returns as a reduction of sales, cost of sales and accounts receivable. Returned products are recorded as inventories and are valued based upon estimated realizable value. The physical condition and marketability of returned products are the major factors we consider in estimating realizable value. Actual returns, as well as estimated realizable values of returned products, may differ significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from our estimates, if factors such as economic conditions, inventory levels or competitive conditions differ from our expectations.
Promotional Allowances
We have various performance-based arrangements with certain retailers. These arrangements primarily allow customers to take deductions against amounts owed to us for product purchases. The costs that our Company incurs for performance-based arrangements, shelf replacement costs and slotting fees are netted against revenues on our Company’s consolidated statement of income. Estimated accruals for promotions and advertising programs are recorded in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. We review and revise the estimated accruals for the projected costs for these promotions. Actual costs incurred may differ significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from estimates if factors such as the level and success of the retailers’ programs or other conditions differ from our expectations.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is principally determined by the first-in, first-out method. We record adjustments to the cost of inventories based upon our sales forecast and the physical condition of the inventories. These adjustments are estimates, which could vary significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from actual requirements if future economic conditions or competitive conditions differ from our expectations.
Equipment and Other Long-Lived Assets
Equipment, which includes tools and molds, is recorded at cost and is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of such assets. Changes in circumstances such as technological advances, changes to our business model or changes in our capital spending strategy can result in the actual useful lives differing from our estimates. In those cases where we determine that the useful life of equipment should be shortened, we would depreciate the net book value in excess of the salvage value, over its revised remaining useful life, thereby increasing depreciation expense. Factors such as changes in the planned use of equipment, or market acceptance of products, could result in shortened useful lives.
We evaluate goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter, or more frequently when events occur or circumstances change, such as an unexpected decline in sales, that would more likely than not (i) reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its fair value or (ii) indicate that the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset may not be recoverable. Impairment of goodwill is evaluated using a two step process. The first step involves a comparison of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to the carrying value of that unit. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, the second step of the process involves comparison of the implied fair value of goodwill (based on industry purchase and sale transaction data) with its carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized as an amount equal to the excess. For indefinite-lived intangible assets, the evaluation requires a comparison of the estimated fair value of the asset to the carrying value of the asset. If the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, impairment is recorded.
Goodwill relates to our Nickel skin care business, which is primarily a component of our European operations. Testing goodwill for impairment requires us to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit using significant estimates and assumptions. The assumptions we make will impact the outcome and ultimate results of the testing. In making our assumptions and estimates, we use industry accepted valuation models and set criteria that are reviewed and approved by management and, in certain instances, we engage third party valuation specialists to advise us. We have determined that we may be inclined to sell the Nickel business within the next few years. Therefore, as of December 31, 2009, we measured fair value of the business to be equal to the average amount offered by several potential purchasers of the Nickel business. As a result, the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeded its implied fair value resulting in an impairment loss of $1.7 million in 2009. The same evaluation was performed in 2010 and no further impairment was noted. We expect Nickel brand sales to remain steady over the next few years as the result of new product launches in combination with an expected economic recovery. In estimating future sales, we use our internal budgets developed from recent sales data for existing products and planned timing of new product launches. If sales for the reporting unit decreased 10%, we could incur an additional goodwill impairment charge of €0.5 million.
To determine fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, we use an income approach, including the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to obtain the rights to use the comparable asset. The relief-from-royalty calculations require us to make a number of assumptions and estimates concerning future sales levels, market royalty rates, future tax rates and discount rates. We use this method to determine if an impairment charge is required relating to our Nickel brand trademarks. For the year ended December 31, 2009, an impairment charge relating to the Nickel trademark in the amount of $0.54 million was recorded. No impairment charge was required in 2010. We assumed a market royalty rate of 6% and a discount rate of 7.4%. The following table presents the impact a change in the following significant assumptions would have had on the calculated fair value in 2010 assuming all other assumptions remained constant:
The fair values used in our evaluations are also estimated based upon discounted future cash flow projections using a weighted average cost of capital of 7.4%. The cash flow projections are based upon a number of assumptions, including, future sales levels and future cost of goods and operating expense levels, as well as economic conditions, changes to our business model or changes in consumer acceptance of our products which are more subjective in nature. We believe that the assumptions that we have made in projecting future cash flows for the evaluations described above are reasonable and currently no impairment indicators exist for our indefinite-lived assets other than the Nickel trademarks referred to above. However, if future actual 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.
Intangible assets subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment testing whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an amortizable intangible asset may not be recoverable. If impairment indicators exist for an amortizable intangible asset, the undiscounted future cash flows associated with the expected service potential of the asset are compared to the carrying value of the asset. If our projection of undiscounted future cash flows is in excess of the carrying value of the intangible asset, no impairment charge is recorded. If our projection of undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying value of the intangible asset, an impairment charge would be recorded to reduce the intangible asset to its fair value. The cash flow projections are based upon a number of assumptions, including future sales levels and future cost of goods and operating expense levels, as well as economic conditions, changes to our business model or changes in consumer acceptance of our products which are more subjective in nature. We believe that the assumptions we have made in projecting future cash flows for the evaluations described above are reasonable and currently no impairment indicators exist for our intangible assets subject to amortization. In those cases where we determine that the useful life of long-lived assets should be shortened, we would depreciate the net book value in excess of the salvage value (after testing for impairment as described above), over the revised remaining useful life of such asset thereby increasing amortization expense.
In determining the useful life of our Lanvin brand names and trademarks, we applied the provisions of ASC topic 350-30-35-3. The only factor that prevented us from determining that the Lanvin brand names and trademarks were indefinite life intangible assets was Item c. “Any legal, regulatory, or contractual provisions that may limit the useful life”. The existence of a repurchase option in 2025 may limit the useful life of the Lanvin brand names and trademarks to the Company. However, this limitation would only take effect if the repurchase option were to be exercised and the repurchase price was paid. If the repurchase option is not exercised, then the Lanvin brand names and trademarks are expected to continue to contribute directly to the future cash flows of our Company and their useful life would be considered to be indefinite.
With respect to the application of ASC topic 350-30-35-8, the Lanvin brand names and trademarks would only have a finite life to our Company if the repurchase option were exercised, and in applying ASC topic 350-30-35-8 we assumed that the repurchase option is exercised. When exercised, Lanvin has an obligation to pay the exercise price and the Company would be required to convey the Lanvin brand names and trademarks back to Lanvin. The exercise price to be received (Residual Value) is well in excess of the carrying value of the Lanvin brand names and trademarks, therefore no amortization is required.
Derivatives
We account for derivative financial instruments in accordance with ASC topic 815, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. This topic also requires the recognition of all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and that they are measured at fair value.
We currently use derivative financial instruments to hedge certain anticipated transactions and interest rates, as well as receivables denominated in foreign currencies. We do not utilize derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. Hedge effectiveness is documented, assessed and monitored by employees who are qualified to make such assessments and monitor the instruments. Variables that are external to us such as social, political and economic risks may have an impact on our hedging program and the results thereof.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in its financial statements or tax returns. The net deferred tax assets assume sufficient future earnings for their realization, as well as the continued application of currently anticipated tax rates. Included in net deferred tax assets is a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, where management believes it is more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized in the relevant jurisdiction. If the Company determines that a deferred tax asset will not be realizable, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset will result in a reduction of net earnings at that time.
The Company follows the provisions of uncertain tax positions as addressed in FASB Accounting Standards Codification 740-10-65-1. The Company recognized no increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Company has no uncertain tax position at December 31, 2010. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties as a component of the provision for income taxes. No such interest or penalties were recognized during the periods presented. The Company had no accruals for interest and penalties at December 31, 2010.
Results of Operations
Net Sales
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2010 increased 12% to $460.4 million. For the year ended December 31, 2009, net sales were down 8%. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales were actually up 18% in 2010 as the strength of the U.S. dollar relative to the euro in 2010 as compared to the 2009 had a negative impact on reported sales. For 2009, while significant fluctuations in currency exchange rates were experienced during the year, the impact for the year as a whole was minimal.
This economic crisis was challenging for us in 2009 and was expected to continue to be challenging in 2010. However, throughout 2010, our business continued to rebound from the global economic uncertainties that had an impact on our business in early 2009. Despite these conditions, some of which continue to exist, our results for the year ended December 31, 2010 exceeded our net sales and profitability expectations that we had at the beginning of the year.
European based prestige product sales increased 12% in 2010 as compared to a decline of 6% in 2009. Considering the challenges we faced in the first half of 2009, we were very pleased with full year 2009 sales results. The global economic recession negatively affected consumer demand, which had an adverse impact on our distributors and our retail customers. Signs of a recovery from the global economic recession became apparent with improving sales trends beginning in the second half of 2009 and continuing in 2010. Sales growth throughout 2010 was due in great part to the launch and global rollout of Burberry Sport fragrances for men and women, as well as the continued strong performance of established Burberry scents. In local currency, Burberry fragrance sales which had declined 6% to €166 million in 2009 registered an increase of 11% to €185 million in 2010. All of our major prestige fragrance brands contributed to sales growth with double digit comparable increases. Lanvin, our second largest prestige brand, whose product sales were up 4% in 2009 as compared to 2008, performed extremely well in 2010 with sales in local currency aggregating €53.0 million, 31% ahead of last year lead by the continued strength of Eclat d’Arpège and Jeanne Lanvin and the launch of Marry Me!. The 2010 launch of Oriens and Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels boosted that brand’s 2010 local currency sales by 29% to €25.9 million as compared to €20.2 million in 2009 and €21.0 million in 2008.
Once again we are seeing strong sales growth of our European based prestige fragrance business in many geographic markets, especially in Asia, South America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe where 2010 comparable local currency sales rose 27%, 42%, 16% and 61%, respectively. Western Europe also saw positive results with 2010 local currency sales up 12%.
During 2010, we formed Interparfums Luxury Brands, Inc., (“IPLB”) a wholly-owned U.S. distribution subsidiary of Inter Parfums, S.A. Beginning on January 1, 2011, IPLB assumed all U.S. prestige fragrance distribution responsibilities in the territory. As of December 31, 2010, we reacquired, or set up a liability to reacquire, the remaining inventory of our former U. S. distributor aggregating approximately $5.7 million. Such reacquisition was accounted for as a sales return in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As a result of the reacquisition of inventory and the anticipated change of distributor, the comparison of North American sales in 2010 as compared to 2009 is not meaningful.
In addition to Burberry Sport fragrances for men and women which launched early in 2010, we have committed capital to further grow our largest brand through the launch of a cosmetics line for women in approximately 30 shops around the world. The Burberry Beauty collection includes nearly 100 products for skin, lips and eyes. The launch of this beauty line, which commenced during the third quarter of 2010, required a significant investment in its first year to develop products, build cosmetic counters, hire and train personnel. We believe the Burberry Beauty line is an important step to reach new customers and increase brand exposure worldwide.
In 2010, we also created new women’s scents for our Lanvin, S.T. Dupont and Paul Smith brands. Oriens, a women’s scent for Van Cleef & Arpels launched in the first half of 2010 and we debuted a new men’s fragrance, Midnight in Paris, for the brand during the third quarter of 2010.
We are gearing up for a very active 2011 reflecting a confluence of factors, including the continued strength of our brands and worldwide distribution network, as well as ongoing improvements in the global economic climate. Our growth expectations for 2011 reflect the impact of our taking control over U.S. distribution for our prestige brands and the inclusion of the Montblanc fragrance business for a full year versus six months in 2010. In addition, we have a strong line-up of new product launches and brand extensions to drive sales growth. Early in the year, our first fragrance under the Jimmy Choo brand began select distribution in the U.K. and the U.S. and Jimmy Choo stores worldwide; the signature scent will roll out globally in the Spring. Also early in 2011 we began the integration of existing fragrance lines under our newest licensed brand, Boucheron. In addition, in the Spring we will debut our first new Montblanc fragrance for men as well as a new men’s and women’s scent for Paul Smith fragrances. Most importantly, to further strengthen the Burberry brand’s potential for sustained growth in the years ahead a major new women’s line will be launched in Fall 2011. Finally, with respect to Burberry Beauty, the color cosmetics collection, preliminary plans call for additional products to be rolled out throughout the year and distribution is expected to be expanded by approximately 30 additional retail outlets. We are currently reviewing the results of the 2010 launch as well as the anticipated financial commitment which may be necessary in order to determine the appropriate level of distribution for the Burberry Beauty in the years to come.
With respect to our United States specialty retail and mass market products, net sales increased 16% in 2010 after declining 20% in 2009. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008, United States specialty retail product sales came under pressure and our U.S. operations continued to feel the effects of the global economic recession throughout most of 2009. It was expected that new product launches together with existing distribution would stem the sales decline for our U.S. operations, and that was most certainly the case as we entered the latter half of 2009. In April 2009, Close, a Gap fragrance was launched at approximately 550 Gap stores and roughly 175 Gap Body stores nationwide. International distribution began in the fall of 2009, including an exclusive launch at 240 Sephora doors in Europe. In August 2009, two new fragrances were launched at Banana Republic stores in North America with international distribution following shortly thereafter. In 2010, international distribution benefitted from the economic recovery which coincided with further expansion of new products into new territories. In 2010, two Gap scents were launched, Stay and Core, along with additional ancillary products and holiday gift sets.
Brooks Brothers Black Fleece fragrance launched domestically in the fall of 2009 with international distribution beginning in 2010. New Brooks Brothers fragrances, Madison, a scent for young women, and a trio of scents, Black Fleece Red, White & Blue, made their debut in 2010.
Our bebe signature fragrance has done especially well in overseas markets and we expanded bebe distribution into additional third party retail outlets throughout the United States in 2010. In addition, bebe Sheer, a new women’s scent debuted in 2010 along with several color cosmetic products and holiday gift sets. A third bebe scent is in the works for 2011.
Sales of mass market fragrance products, which have been in a decline for several years, saw improvement in 2010 as a result of some special programs done for select mass market retailers. We have no plans to discontinue sales to this market which aggregated approximately $21 million, $17 million and $21 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
As we look into our plans for 2011, for the Banana Republic brand, a new women’s scent Wildbloom, is now in stores and brand extensions for the Discover and Republic of Men and Republic of Women collections are being prepared. Building upon the success of the Gap brand’s Close and Stay fragrances, a third women’s signature scent and a new men’s scent are planned. We will also add more lip color and lip care products into the Gap beauty mix, along with their first nail color products. We are also in the development stage for several new fragrance concepts and line extensions for our other specialty retail brands.
We have been actively pursuing other new business opportunities and in July 2010, we entered into exclusive worldwide agreement for both the Betsey Johnson and Nine West brands. For Betsey Johnson we will design, manufacture and sell fragrance, color cosmetics as well as other personal care products across a broad retail spectrum. The agreement encompasses both direct sales to global Betsey Johnson stores and an e-commerce site, as well as a licensing component, enabling us to sell these fragrance and beauty products to specialty and department stores as well as other retail outlets worldwide. For Nine West, we are charged with the creation, production, marketing and global distribution of women’s fragrances under the Nine West brand. The agreement also provides for direct sales to Nine West retail stores in the United States, as well as a licensing component, enabling us to sell women's fragrances to better department stores and specialty retailers worldwide. Plans for both brands call for new fragrance launches in 2011.
In addition, we are actively pursuing other new business opportunities. However, we cannot assure that any new licenses, acquisitions or specialty retail agreements will be consummated.
Gross Profit Margins
As a percentage of sales, gross profit margins were 59.5%, 57.2%, and 57.0% in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The gross margin improvement in 2010 is primarily the result of product mix within our European based brand assortment. Fluctuations in gross margin results from product sales mix within individual lines and types of Company products. In 2010 increased sales of higher margin product lines, larger sizes and reduced promotional sales efforts due to the improving economic environment all contributed to the gross margin improvements. Costs relating to purchase with purchase and gift with purchase promotions that are reflected in cost of sales aggregated $30.2 million, $29.8 million and $34.3 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and represented 6.6%, 7.3% and 7.7% of sales, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2009, gross margin included a benefit of approximately 94 basis points as a result of cash flow hedging activities entered into in late 2008 to take advantage of the effect a strong U.S. dollar relative to the euro has on our European based product sales denominated in U.S. dollars.
We carefully watch movements in foreign currency exchange rates as sales to these customers are denominated in dollars, while our costs are incurred in euro. Therefore, from a profit standpoint, a stronger U.S. dollar benefits our gross margin. While the use of foreign currency forward exchange contracts benefited our gross margins in the 2009 period, the strength of the U.S. dollar relative to the euro in 2010 had provided a similar benefit for 2010. As the dollar began to weaken late in the third quarter of 2010 and in an effort to protect our gross margin for the remainder of 2010, we entered into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge approximately 90% of our fourth quarter 2010 European based product sales expected to be invoiced in U.S. dollars. The overall effect of these hedges was not significant.
Generally, we do not bill customers for shipping and handling costs and such costs, which aggregated $5.3 million, $5.0 million and $6.2 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income. As such, our Company’s gross profit may not be comparable to other companies which may include these expenses as a component of cost of goods sold.
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 16% for the year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to 2009 and decreased 7% for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to 2008. As a percentage of sales selling, general and administrative expenses was 47%, 46% and 45% for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Two major components of selling, general and administrative expenses are promotion and advertising expenditures and royalty expense. Promotion and advertising aggregated $69.2 million, $55.8 million and $65.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Promotion and advertising as a percentage of sales represented 15.0%, 13.6% and 14.7% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As a percentage of sales advertising expenditures were higher in 2010 and 2008 to support new Burberry product launches, Burberry The Beat in 2008 and Burberry Sport in 2010. We continue to adjust our advertising and promotional budgets to align our spending with anticipated sales. As a result of the economic challenges faced in 2009, we anticipated lower sales volume and therefore advertising expenditures were curtailed. Royalty expense aggregated $40.2 million, $35.5 million and $37.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
We review goodwill for impairment at least annually, and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The goodwill relates to our Nickel skin care business which is primarily a component of our European operations. As of December 31, 2009, we measured fair value of goodwill to be equal to the average of purchase price indications received from several potential purchasers of the Nickel business. As a result, the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeded fair value resulting in an impairment loss of $1.7 million in 2009. The same evaluation was performed as of December 31, 2010 and no further impairment was noted. Goodwill impairment losses aggregated $1.7 million in 2009 and $0.9 in 2008. Accumulated impairment losses relating to goodwill aggregated $3.5 million as of December 31, 2010.
Income from operations increased 26% to $56.4 million in 2010 and income from operations decreased 12% to $44.8 million, as compared to $51.0 million in 2008. Operating margins aggregated 12.3%, 10.9% and 11.4% for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Interest expense aggregated $2.1 million, $2.6 million and $4.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. We use the credit lines available to us, as needed, to finance our working capital needs as well as our financing needs for acquisitions. Loans payable - banks and long-term debt including current maturities aggregated $21.4 million as of December 31, 2010, as compared to $34.6 million as of December 31, 2009.
Foreign currency gains or (losses) aggregated ($2.1) million, $3.2 million and ($1.4) million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. We enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage exposure related to certain foreign currency commitments. During 2009, we were party to foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge approximately 80% of our 2009 European based product sales expected to be invoiced in U.S. dollars. Hedge effectiveness excludes the portion of the fair value of the foreign currency forward exchange contract attributable to the change in spot-forward difference which is reported in current period earnings and resulted in most of the gains and losses referred to above.
Our effective income tax rate was 33.7%, 34.9% and 35.1% for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Our effective tax rates differ from statutory rates due to the effect of state and local taxes and tax rates in foreign jurisdictions. Our foreign tax rate has declined slightly over the past two years as a result of the 2008 formation of IP Suisse, which receives a favorable tax rate on a portion of Inter Parfums, S.A. taxable income. In addition, valuation allowances of $0.9 million and $0.8 million have been provided in 2010 and 2009, respectively, against certain foreign net operating loss carry-forwards, as it was determined that future profitable operations from certain foreign subsidiaries might not be sufficient to realize the full amount of net operating loss carry-forwards recognized. In 2008, one of our foreign subsidiaries was merged into Inter Parfums, S.A. and as a result of the merger the Company recognized a tax benefit of $0.7 million from the utilization of certain foreign operating loss carry-forwards including those for which valuation allowances had been previously recorded.
We did not experience any significant changes in tax rates, and none were expected in jurisdictions where we operate.
Net Income and Earnings per Share
Net income increased 18% to $35.7 million in 2010, as compared to $30.2 million in 2009. Net income was virtually unchanged in 2009 aggregating $30.2 million, as compared to $30.1 million in 2008.
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest aggregated 25.5%, 25.8% and 21.1% of net income in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. In 2008, losses from our 51% owned European distribution subsidiaries offset profits from our other 75% owned European subsidiaries.
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. increased 19% to $26.6 million in 2010, as compared to $22.4 million in 2009. Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. declined 6% to $22.4 million in 2009, as compared to $23.8 million in 2008. Net margins attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. aggregated 5.8%, 5.5% and 5.3% for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Diluted earnings per share aggregated $0.87, $0.74 and $0.77 in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Weighted average shares outstanding aggregated 30.4 million, 30.1 million and 30.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. On a diluted basis, average shares outstanding were 30.5 million, 30.1 million and 30.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decline in shares outstanding in 2009 is primarily the result of shares repurchased pursuant to board of directors authorizations and the increase in 2010 is primarily the result of shares issued pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our financial position remains strong. At December 31, 2010, working capital aggregated $184 million and we had a working capital ratio of 2.5 to 1. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments aggregated $87 million.
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities aggregated $37.8 million, $84.6 million and ($6.4) million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. In 2010, working capital items used $6.1 million in cash from operating activities as increases in inventories and accounts receivable were offset by increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses and income taxes payable. The $5.9 million increase in accounts receivable in 2010, as shown on the statement of cash flows, reflects favorable collection activity as days receivable outstanding declined from 98 days sales in 2009 to 83 days in 2010. The $29.1 million increase in inventories for 2010, as shown on the statement of cash flows, reflects the needed inventory build to support sales growth and upcoming product launches.
Working capital items provided $42.9 million in cash from operations in 2009 as compared to a use of $54.6 million in 2008. As of December 31, 2007 and continuing through December 31, 2008, we had a significant buildup of inventory to support a very aggressive launch schedule. In terms of cash flows, for the year ended December 31, 2009, inventories decreased $40.6 million or 33%. The global economic crisis resulted in lower sales levels, especially in the first half of 2009. Our inventory levels declined steadily throughout 2009 as we made modifications to our sales projections to take into account the then difficult environment. In terms of cash flow, accounts receivable decreased $20.9 million or 17% for the year ended December 31, 2009, as we began to tighten extended payment terms offered to certain international distributors in the early days of the global economic recession. In addition, in the 2009 period, accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased $18.9 million as our vendor obligations for the 2008 year end inventory buildup became due.
Cash flows used in investing activities in 2010 reflects net purchases of $49.0 million in short-term investments, which are certificates of deposit with maturities greater than three months. We also spent approximately $6.1 million for capital items. Our business is not capital intensive as we do not own any manufacturing facilities. However, we typically spend between $2.5 million and $3.5 million per year on tools and molds, depending on our new product development calendar. The balance of capital expenditures is for office fixtures, computer equipment and industrial equipment needed at our distribution centers. Capital expenditures in 2011 are expected to be in the range of $6.0 million to $6.5 million, considering our 2011 launch schedule. In addition, in connection with new licenses with brand names that have current distribution we may pay an entry fee in connection with securing the license rights. In 2010, we paid approximately $21.4 million in entry fees.
Our short-term financing requirements are expected to be met by available cash on hand at December 31, 2010, cash generated by operations and short-term credit lines provided by domestic and foreign banks. The principal credit facilities for 2011 consist of a $15.0 million unsecured revolving line of credit provided by a domestic commercial bank and approximately $23.0 million in credit lines provided by a consortium of international financial institutions. As of December 31, 2010, short-term borrowings aggregated $5.2 million.
Our long-term credit facilities provides for principal and interest to be repaid in 20 quarterly installments. As of December 31, 2010, total long-term debt including current maturities aggregated $16.1 million.
Proceeds from sale of stock of subsidiary reflect the proceeds from shares issued by our French subsidiary Inter Parfums, S.A. pursuant to options exercised in 2010, and payment for acquisition of minority interests represents repurchases of shares of our French subsidiary Inter Parfums, S.A. in an effort to offset the dilution from options exercised.
In 2008, we acquired an additional 3.6% interest in Inter Parfums, S.A. from its noncontrolling shareholders for approximately $18.5 million in cash. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method.
In December 2008, our Board of Directors authorized a continuation of our cash dividend of $0.133 per share. In January 2010, the Board of Directors authorized a 97% increase in the annual dividend to $0.26 per share. In January 2011, the Board of Directors authorized a 31% increase in the annual dividend to $0.32 per share. The first quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share will be paid on April 15, 2011 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2011. Dividends paid, including dividends paid once per year to noncontrolling stockholders of Inter Parfums, S.A., aggregated $9.0 million, $5.7 million and $5.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The cash dividends paid in 2010 represented a small part of our cash position and the dividends for 2011 are not expected to have any significant impact on our financial position.
We believe that funds provided by or used in operations can be supplemented by our present cash position and available credit facilities, so that they will provide us with sufficient resources to meet all present and reasonably foreseeable future operating needs.
Inflation rates in the U.S. and foreign countries in which we operate did not have a significant impact on operating results for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Contractual Obligations
The following table sets for a schedule of our contractual obligations over the periods indicated in the table, as well as our total contractual obligations ($ in thousands).
(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, 2010, without consideration for potential renewal periods and do not reflect the fact that our distributors share our advertising obligations.
(2)
Includes long-term debt and related interest costs including interest rate swap amounts. Interest due as the result of interest rate swaps is all at a fixed rate and is payable $0.21 million and $0.47 million in 2011 and 2012, respectively.
Item 7A.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
General
We address certain financial exposures through a controlled program of risk management that primarily consists of the use of derivative financial instruments. We primarily enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts in order to reduce the effects of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates. We do not engage in the trading of foreign currency forward exchange contracts or interest rate swaps.
Foreign Exchange Risk Management
We periodically enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge exposure related to receivables denominated in a foreign currency and to manage risks related to future sales expected to be denominated in a currency other than our functional currency. We enter into these exchange contracts for periods consistent with our identified exposures. The purpose of the hedging activities is to minimize the effect of foreign exchange rate movements on the receivables and cash flows of Inter Parfums, S.A., our French subsidiary, whose functional currency is the Euro. All foreign currency contracts are denominated in currencies of major industrial countries and are with large financial institutions, which are rated as strong investment grade.
All derivative instruments are required to be reflected as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet measured at fair value. Generally, increases or decreases in fair value of derivative instruments will be recognized as gains or losses in earnings in the period of change. If the derivative is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge, then the changes in fair value of the derivative instrument will be recorded in other comprehensive income.
Before entering into a derivative transaction for hedging purposes, we determine that the change in the value of the derivative will effectively offset the change in the fair value of the hedged item from a movement in foreign currency rates. Then, we measure the effectiveness of each hedge throughout the hedged period. Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized in the income statement.
At December 31, 2010, we had foreign currency contracts in the form of forward exchange contracts in the amount of approximately U.S. $38.9 million and GB pounds 5.5 million which all have maturities of less than one year. We believe that our risk of loss as the result of nonperformance by any of such financial institutions is remote.
Interest Rate Risk Management
We mitigate interest rate risk by continually monitoring interest rates, and then determining whether fixed interest rates should be swapped for floating rate debt, or if floating rate debt should be swapped for fixed rate debt. We have entered into an interest rate swap in September 2007 on €22 million of debt, effectively exchanged the variable interest rate of 0.6% above the three month EURIBOR to a fixed rate of 4.42%. The remaining balance owed pursuant to this facility as of December 31, 2010 was €7.7 million. This derivative instrument is recorded at fair value and changes in fair value are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
Item 8.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The required financial statements commence on page.
Supplementary Data
Quarterly Data (Unaudited)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
Quarterly Data (Unaudited)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
We review goodwill for impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The goodwill relates to our Nickel skin care business which is primarily a component of our European based operations. In 2009, we had determined that the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeded fair value resulting in impairment losses aggregating $1.7 million. No further impairment losses were recognized in 2010. Accumulated impairment losses relating to goodwill aggregated $3.5 million as of December 31, 2010.
Item 9.
Item 9.
Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report on Form 10-K (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on their review and evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the Evaluation Date our Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The management of Inter Parfums, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the company. With the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2010.
Our independent auditor, WeiserMazars LLP, a registered public accounting firm, has issued its report on its audit of our internal control over financial reporting. This report appears below.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Inter Parfums, Inc.
We have audited Inter Parfums, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Inter Parfums, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded 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 and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of the changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, Inter Parfums, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Inter Parfums, Inc. as of December 31, 2010 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, comprehensive income, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2010 and our report dated March 8, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
WeiserMazars LLP
New York, New York
March 8, 2011
Item 9B.
Item 9B.
Other Information.
None.
PART III
Item 10.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Officers and Directors
As of the date of this report, our executive officers and directors were as follows:
Name
Position
Jean Madar
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, Inc. and
Director General of Inter Parfums, S.A.
Philippe Benacin
Vice Chairman of the Board, President of Inter Parfums, Inc. and
Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A.
Russell Greenberg
Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Philippe Santi
Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Inter Parfums, S.A.
Francois Heilbronn
Director
Jean Levy
Director
Robert Bensoussan-Torres
Director
Serge Rosinoer
Director
Patrick Choël
Director
Hugues de la Chevasnerie
Director of Burberry Fragrances, Inter Parfums, S.A.
Frederic Garcia-Pelayo
Director of the Luxury and Fashion division of Inter Parfums, S.A.
Axel Marot
Director of Production & Logistics, Inter Parfums, S.A.
Henry B. (“Andy”) Clarke
President of Inter Parfums USA, LLC
Our directors will serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and thereafter until their successors shall have been elected and qualified. Messrs. Jean Madar and Philippe Benacin have a verbal agreement or understanding to vote their shares in a like manner.
With the exception of Mr. Benacin, the officers are elected annually by the directors and serve at the discretion of the board of directors. There are no family relationships between executive officers or directors of our Company.
Board of Directors
Our board of directors has the responsibility for establishing broad corporate policies and for the overall performance of our Company. Although certain directors are not involved in day-to-day operating details, members of the board of directors are kept informed of our business by various reports and documents made available to them. Our board of directors held 17 meetings (or executed consents in lieu thereof), including meetings of committees of the full board of directors during 2010 (with the last regular board meeting held during the first week of January 2011), and all of the directors attended at least 75% of the meetings (or executed consents in lieu thereof) of the full board of directors and committees of which they were a member, except for Messrs. Bensoussan-Torres and Rosinoer. Our board of directors presently consists of nine (9) directors, with a majority of independent directors.
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, as well as other persons performing similar functions, and we agree to provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of our Code of Business Conduct. Any person who requests a copy of our Code of Business Conduct should provide their name and address in writing to: Inter Parfums, Inc., 551 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10176, Att.: Shareholder Relations. In addition, our Code of Conduct is also maintained on our website, at www.interparfumsinc.com.
During 2010 our board of directors had the following standing committees:
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Audit Committee - The Audit Committee has the sole authority and is directly responsible for, the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of the independent accountants employed by our company which prepare or issue an audit report for our company. During 2010, the Audit Committee consisted of Messrs. Heilbronn, Levy and Choël.
The Company does not have an “audit committee financial expert” within the definition of the applicable Securities and Exchange Commission rules. First, finding qualified nominees to serve as a director of a public company without substantial financial resources has been challenging. Second, despite the applicable Securities and Exchange Commission rule which states that being named as the audit committee financial expert does not impose any greater duty, obligation or liability, the Company has been met with resistance from both present and former directors to being named as such primarily due to potential additional personal liability.
However, as the result of the background, education and experience of the members of the Audit Committee, our board of directors believes that such committee members are fully qualified to fulfill their obligations as members of the Audit Committee.
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Executive Compensation and Stock Option Committee - The Executive Compensation and Stock Option Committee oversees the compensation of our company’s executives and administers our company’s stock option plans. During 2010, the members of such committee consisted of Messrs. Heilbronn, Levy and Choël. We presently do not have a separate charter for our Executive Compensation and Stock Option Committee.
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Nominating Committee - The Nominating Committee was formed in January 2011, and the members of such committee consist of Messrs. Heilbronn, Levy and Choël. The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to determine and recommend qualified persons to the Board of Directors who will be put forth as management's slate of directors for vote of the Corporation's stockholders, as well as to fill vacancies in the Board of Directors. The charter of the Nominating Committee is posted on our company’s website.
Business Experience
The following sets forth biographical information as to the business experience of each executive officer and director of our company for at least the past five years.
Jean Madar
Jean Madar, age 50, a Director, has been the Chairman of the Board since our company’s inception, and is a co-founder of our company with Mr. Philippe Benacin. From inception until December 1993 he was the President of our company; in January 1994 he became Director General of Inter Parfums, S.A., our company’s subsidiary; and in January 1997 he became Chief Executive Officer of our company. Mr. Madar was previously the managing director of Inter Parfums, S.A., from September 1983 until June 1985. At such subsidiary, he had the responsibility of overseeing the marketing operations of its foreign distribution, including market research analysis and actual marketing campaigns. Mr. Madar graduated from The French University for Economic and Commercial Sciences (ESSEC) in 1983.
Philippe Benacin
Mr. Benacin, age 52, a Director, is President of our Company and the Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A., has been the Vice Chairman of the Board since September 1991, and is a co-founder of our company with Mr. Madar. He was elected the Executive Vice President in September 1991, Senior Vice President in April 1993, and President of the Company in January 1994. In addition, he has been the Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A. for more than the past five years. Mr. Benacin graduated from The French University for Economic and Commercial Sciences (ESSEC) in 1983.
Russell Greenberg
Mr. Greenberg, age 54, the Chief Financial Officer, was Vice-President, Finance when he joined the Company in June 1992; became Executive Vice President in April 1993; and was appointed to our board of directors in February 1995. He is a certified public accountant licensed in the State of New York, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. After graduating from The Ohio State University in 1980, he was employed in public accounting until he joined our company in June 1992.
Philippe Santi
Philippe Santi, age 49 and a Director since December 1999, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A. Mr. Santi, who is a is a Certified Accountant and Statutory Auditor in France, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A. since February 1995. Prior to February 1995, Mr. Santi was the Chief Financial Officer for Stryker France and an Audit Manager for Ernst and Young.
Francois Heilbronn
Mr. Heilbronn, age 50, a Director since 1988, an independent director and a member of the Audit Committee and the Executive Compensation and Stock Option Committee, is a graduate of Harvard Business School with a Master of Business Administration degree and is currently the managing partner of the consulting firm of M.M. Friedrich, Heilbronn & Fiszer. He was formerly employed by The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. from 1988 through 1992 as a manager. Mr. Heilbronn graduated from Institut d' Etudes Politiques de Paris in June 1983. From 1984 to 1986, he worked as a financial analyst for Lazard Freres & Co. In addition, during 2009 Mr. Heilbronn became an Associate Professor in Business Strategy at Sciences Po, Paris, France.
Jean Levy
Jean Levy, age 78, a Director since August 1996, an independent director and a member of the Audit Committee and the Executive Compensation and Stock Option Committee, worked for twenty-seven years at L'Oreal, and was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cosmair, the exclusive United States licensee of L'Oreal, from 1983 through June 1987. In addition, he is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi Beaute (France). For the more than the past five years, Mr. Levy has been an independent advisor as well as a consultant for economic development to local governments in France. A graduate of l'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris, he also attended Yale Graduate School and was a recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship. He was also a Professor at l'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris. He was formerly a director of Zannier Group and Escada Beaute Worldwide and Rallye, S.A. In addition, Mr. Levy was also a director (Chairman of the Board until October 2001) of Financière d'Or, and its subsidiary, Histoire d'Or which is in the retail jewelry business. Mr. Levy was formerly a consultant to Ernst & Young, Paris through 2004. He is currently a board member of Price Minister, an internet based retailer located in Paris.
Robert Bensoussan-Torres
Robert Bensoussan-Torres, age 53, has been a Director since March 1997, and also is an independent director. Mr. Bensoussan is a director of Jimmy Choo, is the co-founder of Sirius Equity, a retail and branded luxury goods investment company. In November 2001, he became the Chief Executive Officer of Jimmy Choo Ltd., a luxury shoe and ready to wear accessory company. In 2007 Jimmy Choo Ltd. was sold to a private equity firm. From 1999 to December 2000, he was the Managing Director of Gianfranco Ferre fashion group, based in Milano, Italy. Previously Mr. Bensoussan-Torres was a Director of Towers Consulting Europe, Ltd. Towers Consulting Europe, Ltd. is a consulting company based in London, which specializes in strategic advise in connection with mergers and acquisitions in the luxury goods business. Mr. Bensoussan-Torres was the Chief Executive Officer of Christian Lacroix, Paris, a subsidiary of LVMH Group, from February 1993 until May 1998. Christian Lacroix was a French Haute Couture House and has activities in the field of apparel, accessories and fragrances. From December 1990 through January 1993 he was based in Munich, Germany, as the International Sales Director of The Escada Group.
Serge Rosinoer
Mr. Rosinoer, age 79, was appointed to our board of directors in December 2000, as an independent director. Mr. Rosinoer has devoted most of his career to the personal care, cosmetics and fragrance industry. Mr. Serge Rosinoer is presently the Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Clarins SA. In 1978, Mr. Rosinoer joined the Clarins Group as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer where he was largely responsible for its rapid international expansion. As COO, then CEO since 1978, Mr. Rosinoer oversaw the transformation of Clarins into a major force in cosmetics, skin care and fragrance, with annual sales of approximately 850 million Euro and more than 4,500 employees. He retired from active duty in May of 2000, but continues to serve on the board of directors of Clarins. Earlier in his career he was President of Parfums Corday. He also held senior level executive positions at Max Factor, where he had full supervision of that cosmetics company’s European production and sales. Mr. Rosinoer has served several terms as President of the French Prestige Cosmetics Association.
Patrick Choël
Mr. Choël, age 67, was appointed to the board of directors in June 2006 as an independent director, and is a member of both the Audit Committee and the Executive Compensation and Stock Option Committee. Mr. Choël is a director of our majority-owned subsidiary, Inter Parfums, S.A., and Modellabs, both publicly held companies, and Christian Dior and Guerlain, both privately held companies. He is also the manager of Université 82, a business consultant and advisor. For approximately 10 years, through March 2004, Mr. Choël worked as the President and CEO of two divisions of LVMH, first Parfums Christian Dior, a leading world-wide prestige beauty/fragrances business, and later, the LVMH Perfumes and Cosmetics Division, which included such well known brands as Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, and Parfums Givenchy, among others. Prior to such time, for approximately 30 years, he work at various executive positions at Unilever, including President and CEO of Elida Fabergé France and President and CEO of Chesebrough Pond’s USA.
Hugues de la Chevasnerie
Hugues de la Chevasnerie, age 42, became the Director of Burberry Fragrances in December 2006. Prior to joining Burberry Fragrances, Mr. Chevasnerie was from February 2002 the Vice President of International Marketing, Davidoff & Chloé, at Coty Inc. From 1994 to 2002, he held various positions at LVMH- Parfums Christian Dior, including Group Head for Men’s Perfumes from 1999 to 2002.
Frederic Garcia-Pelayo
Frederic Garcia-Pelayo, age 52, became the Director of the Luxury and Fashion division of Inter Parfums, S.A. in March 2005. He was previously the Director of Marketing and Distribution for Perfume and Cosmetics for Inter Parfums, S.A. and was named Executive Vice President in 2004. Previously Mr. Garcia-Pelayo was the Director of Export Sales of Inter Parfums, S.A. from September 1994. Prior to September 1994, Mr. Garcia-Pelayo was the Export Manager for Benetton Perfumes for seven (7) years.
Axel Marot
Axel Marot, age 37, was the Supply Chain Manager when he joined Inter Parfums, S.A. in 2003 and has been the Director of Operations for Inter Parfums, S.A. since January 2005. Prior to joining Inter Parfums, S.A., Mr. Marot was a Supply Chain Manager for Nestlé.
Andy Clarke
Henry B. “Andy” Clarke, age 50, was appointed as President of Inter Parfums USA, LLC in 2009, following his appointment as President of Inter Parfums USA, LLC - Specialty Retail Division in January 2008, which presently encompasses fragrance and personal care products produced for Gap, Banana Republic, New York & Company, Brooks Brothers, bebe, Nine West and Betsey Johnson. Mr. Clarke has been employed by our company since 2001. Prior to joining the Company Mr. Clarke had spent seventeen years in the beauty business in various capacities.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Based solely upon a review of Forms 3, 4 and 5 and any amendments to such forms furnished to us, and written representations from various reporting persons furnished to us, we are not aware of any reporting person who has failed to file the reports required to be filed under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on a timely basis, except as follows:
An independent director, Mr. Francois Heilbronn, filed one Form 4 which disclosed sales of 37,500 shares four days late in January 2011 as the result of a delay in obtaining the sales information from his broker.
Item 11.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
General
The executive compensation and stock option committee of our board of directors is comprised entirely of independent directors and oversee all elements of compensation (base salary, annual bonus, long term incentives and perquisites) of our company’s executive officers and administers our company’s stock option plans, other than the non-employee directors stock option plan, which is self executing.
The objectives of our compensation program are designed to strike a balance between offering sufficient compensation to either retain existing or attract new executives on the one hand, and maintaining compensation at reasonable levels on the other hand. We do not have the resources comparable to the cosmetic giants in our industry, and accordingly cannot afford to pay excessive executive compensation. In furtherance of these objectives, our executive compensation packages generally include a base salary, as well as annual incentives tied to individual performance and long-term incentives tied to our operating performance.
Mr. Madar, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, takes the initiative after discussions with Mr. Russell Greenberg, an Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and a Director, and recommends executive compensation levels for executives in the United States. Mr. Benacin, the Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A., takes the initiative after discussions with Philippe Santi, the Chief Financial Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A., and recommends executive compensation levels for executives in Europe. The recommendations are presented to the compensation committee for its consideration, and the compensation committee makes a final determination regarding salary adjustments and annual award amounts to executives, including our Jean Madar and Philippe Benacin. Further, Messrs. Madar and Benacin, in addition to being executive officers and directors, are our largest shareholders, and therefore, their interests are aligned with our shareholder base in keeping executive compensation at a reasonable level.
The compensation committee believes that individual executive compensation is at a level comparable with executives in other companies of similar size and stage of development that operate in the fragrance industry and take into account our company’s performance as well as our own strategic goals. Further, the compensation committee believes that its present policies to date, with its emphasis on rewarding performance, has served to focus the efforts of our executives, which in turn permitted our company to weather the storm of this recession and put our company on track to return to a high rate of growth and profitability, which management believes will result in a substantial increase in value to our shareholders.
Elements of Compensation
General
The compensation of our executive officers is generally comprised of base salaries, annual cash bonuses and long-term equity incentive awards. In determining specific components of compensation, the compensation committee considers individual performance, level of responsibility, skills and experience, and other compensation awards or arrangements. The compensation committee reviews and approves all elements of compensation for all of our executive officers taking into consideration recommendations from the Chief Executive Officer of our company and the Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A., as well as information regarding compensation levels at competitors in our industry.
Our named executive officers have all been with the company for more than the past ten (10) years, with Messrs. Madar and Benacin being founders of the company in 1985. As previously disclosed, Mr. Madar for United States operations, and Mr. Benacin for European operations, each recommend executive compensation levels for executives in the respective operating segments. In addition, and also as previously reported, Messrs. Greenberg, the Chief Financial Officer of the company (as well as United States operations) and Santi, the Chief Financial Officer of European operations, also participate in recommendations for executive compensation levels for executives in the respective operating segments.
As Messrs. Madar and Greenberg for United States operations, and Benacin and Santi for European operations, are most familiar with the individual performance, level of responsibility, skills and experience of each executive officer in their respective segments, the compensation committee relies upon the information provided by such executive officers in determining individual performance, level of responsibility, skills and experience of each executive officer.
The compensation committee views the competitive market place very broadly, which would include executive officers from both public and privately held companies in general, including fashion and beauty companies, but not limited to the “peer companies” contained in the corporate performance graph contained in this annual report. Rather than tie the compensation committee’s determination of compensation proposals to any specific peer companies, the members of our committee have used their business experience, judgement and knowledge to review the executive compensation proposals recommended to them by Mr. Madar for United States operations and Benacin for European operations. As such, compensation committee did not determine the need to “benchmark” of any material item of compensation or overall compensation.
The members of the compensation committee have extensive experience and business acumen and are well qualified in determining the appropriateness of executive compensation levels. Mr. Heilbronn is a managing partner of a business consulting firm in the area of mergers and acquisitions of large international companies in retail, consumer goods and consumer services throughout the world. Mr. Levy has over thirty years experience as an executive officer, including more than ten years as President and Chief Executive Officer of well known cosmetic companies such as Cosmair and Sanofi Beaute (France). Mr. Choël, the final committee member, is presently a business consultant and advisor, who previously worked as President and Chief Executive Officer of two divisions of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A., which included such well known brands as Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, and Parfums Givenchy.
Base Salary
Base salaries for executive officers are initially determined by evaluating the responsibilities of the position held and the experience of the individual, and by reference to the competitive market place for executive talent. Base salaries for executive officers are reviewed on an annual basis, and adjustments are determined by evaluating our operating performance, the performance of each executive officer, as well as whether the nature of the responsibilities of the executive has changed.
As stated above, as Messrs. Madar and Greenberg for United States operations, and Benacin and Santi for European operations, are most familiar with the individual performance, level of responsibility, skills and experience of each executive officer in their respective segments, the committee relies upon the information provided by such executive officers in determining individual performance, level of responsibility, skills and experience of each executive officer.
For executive officers of United States operations, the bulk of their annual compensation is in base salary. However, for executive officers of European operations base salary comprises a smaller percentage of overall compensation.
We have paid a lower percentage of overall compensation in the form of base salary to executive officers of European operations for several years, principally because European operations historically have had higher profitability than United States operations and European operations are run differently by the Chief Executive Officer of European operations, Mr. Benacin, than United States operations. As the result of this historically higher profitability, European operations have had the ability to pay higher bonus compensation in addition to base salary. As bonus compensation is and has historically been discretionary, no targets were set in order to maintain flexibility. Further, if results of operations for European operations were not satisfactory (again, no target amounts were set to maintain flexibility), then bonus compensation, as well as overall compensation could be lowered without otherwise affecting base salary. Finally, by keeping annual bonus compensation at a higher percentage of overall compensation and base salary at a lower percentage, our company benefits because the base amount for annual salary adjustments would be smaller.
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Benacin, the base salaries of Mr. Philippe Santi, the Chief Financial Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A., and Mr. Frederic Garcia-Pelayo, were each increased from 249,600 euro in 2009 to 260,400 euro in 2010, a 4% increase. Likewise, Mr. Benacin’s base compensation was increased from 249,600 euro in 2009 to 260,400 euro in 2010.
A different approach is taken for United States operations as that segment is much smaller and profitability is much more volatile. A more significant base salary is paid in order to attract and retain employees with the skills and talents needed to run the operation with a lesser emphasis placed on bonuses. None of the executive officers for United States operations have employment agreements, as we believe that having flexibility in structuring annual base salary is a benefit, which permits us to act quickly to meet a changing economic environment.
Initially in 2009, the compensation committee had agreed to have the base salary of Mr. Madar, the Chief Executive Officer, remain at the same level of $400,000, which it has been for the past several years. Further, upon recommendation of our Chief Executive Officer, the executive compensation committee had determined to increase the base salary of Mr. Greenberg, the Chief Financial Officer, by $20,000 from $435,000 to $455,000, a 4.6% increase and to increase the base salary of Mr. Clark, the president of Inter Parfums USA, LLC (Specialty Retail Division) by $20,000. Mr. Greenberg had received salary increases of $30,000 for the prior last four years.
Unfortunately, with the global economic downturn commencing in the fourth quarter of 2008, the market price of our common stock as reported by The Nasdaq Stock Market had decreased substantially. Further, consolidated net sales of our company for the first quarter of 2009 had decreased and visibility for the remainder of 2009 was very unclear. Based upon the recommendations of the chief executive officer, the executive compensation committee authorized a (i) rollback the $20,000 increase in the annual base salaries previously authorized for the chief financial officer and president of Inter Parfums USA, LLC (Specialty Retail Division), so that their annual base salaries would return to the levels paid in 2008, and (ii) decrease the annual base salary by $20,000 of the Chief Executive Officer, all on a pro rata basis effective as of April 16, 2009.
For 2011, the base salaries for Mr. Greenberg and Mr. Clarke were increased by $22,000 and $20,000, respectively. The executive compensation committee believes these increases in salary were merited by the hard work and responsibility undertaken by these executive officers, as well as the increase in profitability of our company. These increase essentially restored cuts in pay for these two executive officers in 2009. Mr. Madar, the Chief Executive Officer, did not receive any increase in his base salary, which remains at $380,000.
Bonus Compensation/Annual Incentives
We have paid a higher percentage of overall compensation in the form of bonus compensation to executive officers of European operations for several years, principally because European operations historically have had higher profitability than United States operations. As the result of this historically higher profitability, European operations have had the ability to pay higher bonus compensation in addition to base salary. As bonus compensation is discretionary no targets were set in order to maintain flexibility. Further, if results of operations for European operations were not satisfactory (again, no target amounts were set to maintain flexibility), then bonus compensation, as well as overall compensation could be lowered without otherwise affecting base salary.
For 2010, Mr. Benacin, the chief decision maker for European operations, proposed and the committee concurred in the payment of bonus compensation equal to approximately 72% of base salary for executive officers of European operations. This is compared to bonus compensation as a percentage of annual salary of 58% and 71% for Mr. Benacin in 2009 and 2008, and approximately 70% for Messrs. Santi and Garcia-Pelayo in both 2009 and 2008.
A different approach is taken for United States operations as that segment is much smaller and profitability is much more volatile. A more significant base salary is paid in order to attract and retain employees with the skills and talents needed to run the operation with a lesser emphasis placed on bonuses. Based upon the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Greenberg received a cash bonus or $17,500, and Mr. Clarke’s cash bonus is still under review. No cash bonus compensation was paid to executive officers of United States operations for 2009 due to the global recession. Mr. Greenberg had received a cash bonus of $35,000 for 2008. In order for Mr. Madar, the Chief Executive Officer to receive a cash bonus, United States operations has to achieve after tax profit target. In 2010, 2009 and 2008, based upon such targets, our Chief Executive Officer did not earn any cash bonus. The Executive Compensation Committee has determined to use the same after tax profit target for our company’s United States operations to calculate Mr. Madar’s bonus for 2011.
As required by French law, Inter Parfums, SA maintains its own profit sharing plan for all French employees who have completed three months of service, including executive officers of our European operations other than Mr. Benacin, the Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, SA. Benefits are calculated based upon a percentage of taxable income of Inter Parfums, S.A. and allocated to employees based upon salary. The maximum amount payable per year per employee is 25,000 euros, or approximately $33,130.
Calculation of total annual benefits contribution is made according to the following formula:
50% of (Inter Parfums, S.A. net income, less 5% of shareholders equity without net income for the year) times a fraction, the numerator of which is wages, and the denominator of which is net income before tax + wages + taxes (other than income tax) + valuation allowances + amortization expenses + interest expenses.
Contribution to individual employees is then made pro rata based upon their individual salaries for the year.
Long Term Incentives
Stock Options. We link long-term incentives with corporate performance through the grant of stock options. All options are granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying shares of our common stock on the date of grant, and terminate on or shortly after severance of the executive’s relationship with us. Unless the market price of our common stock increases, corporate executives will have no tangible benefit. Thus, they are provided with the additional incentive to increase individual performance with the ultimate goal of increasing our overall performance. We believe that enhanced executive incentives which result in increased corporate performance tend to build company loyalty. As a general rule, the number of options granted is determined by several factors, but most importantly, both individual and company operating results for the past year, as well as past option grants to such executives.
For executive officers of United States operations and European operations, we typically grant nonqualified stock options with a term of 6 years that vest ratably of a 5-year period on a cumulative basis, so that the option will become fully exercisable at the beginning of the sixth year from the date of grant. In addition, option grants to purchase shares of our majority-owned, French subsidiary, Inter Parfums, S.A. were also granted to Messrs. Benacin, Santi and Garcia-Pelayo under the Inter Parfums SA option plan, which have a term of 6 years and vest 4 years after the date of grant.
We believe that the vesting period of these options serve a dual purpose: 1. executives will not receive any benefit if they leave prior to such portion of the option vesting; and 2. having a vesting period, matches the service period with the potential benefits of the option. Pursuant to our stock option plan, non-qualified stock options granted to executives terminate immediately upon the executive’s termination of association with our company. This termination provision coupled with a vesting period reduces benefits afforded to an executive when an executive officer leaves our employ.
Over the past several years, as our company has grown and the market price or our common stock has increased, Messrs. Madar and Benacin have realized substantial compensation as the result of the exercise of their options. As the two executives most responsible for continued growth and success of our company, the Committee believes the granting of options is an appropriate tool to tie a substantial portion of their compensation to the success of our company and is completely warranted.
The actual compensation realized as the result of the exercise of options in the past, as well as the future potential of such rewards, are powerful incentives for increased individual performance and ultimately increased company performance. In view of the fact that the executive officers named above contribute significantly to our profitable operations, the compensation committee believes the option grants are valid incentives for these executive officers and are fair to our shareholders. Generally we grant options to executive officers in December of each year.
In December 2010, upon the recommendation of the company’s Chief Executive Officer, the compensation committee granted options to purchase a total of 19,000 shares of our common stock to each of Jean Madar and Philippe Benacin at the fair market value on the date of grant, which were the same number of shares for which options had been granted to Messrs. Madar and Benacin in December 2009 and December 2008. Option grants to Messrs Madar and Benacin were identical as each is the Chief Executive Officer of their respective operating segments. Also in December 2010, the compensation committee granted options to purchase 25,000 shares to Mr. Greenberg, the Chief Financial Officer, at the fair market value on the date of grant, the same number of options granted in 2009.
In December 2010, options to purchase 3,000 shares were granted to Messrs. Santi and Garcia-Pelayo, as additional compensation for the increase in operating results for European Operations and the company overall. However, no options were granted to Messrs. Santi and Garcia-Pelayo from our company during 2009 or for 2008.
For the past few years we had temporarily discontinued all option grants to purchase shares of our majority-owned, French subsidiary, Inter Parfums, S.A. to avoid a decrease in the dilution of our ownership interest in Inter Parfums, S.A. However, at the request of Messrs. Benacin and Santi, Inter Parfums, S.A. again commenced granting options to its employees and executive officers, including to Messrs. Santi and Garcia-Pelayo, as Messrs. Benacin and Santi had determined that it was more beneficial for the employees and executive officers of European operations have a stake in Inter Parfums, S.A., rather than our company. Accordingly, in December 2009 Inter Parfums, S.A. authorized a stock option plan which provides for a maximum of 3% of the outstanding shares of Inter Parfums, S.A. to be available for grant. Under the Inter Parfums S.A. stock option plan, options are granted at the fair market value at the time of grant for a term of 6 years and vest 4 years after the date of grant. In October 2010, Inter Parfums, S.A. granted of options to purchase 7,000 shares for each of Messrs. Madar, Benacin, Santi and Garcia-Pelayo and 1,500 shares for Mr. Greenberg. In December 2009, Inter Parfums, S.A. authorized grants of options to employees of Inter Parfums, S.A. for an aggregate of 0.5% of outstanding shares, including options to purchase 6,000 shares for each of Messrs. Madar, Benacin, Santi and Garcia-Pelayo and 1,200 shares for Mr. Greenberg.
Stock Appreciation Rights. Our 2004 stock option plan authorizes us to grant stock appreciation rights, or SARs. An SAR represents a right to receive the appreciation in value, if any, of our common stock over the base value of the SAR. To date, we have not granted any SARs under the 2004 plan. While the compensation committee currently does not plan to grant any SARs under our 2004 plan, it may choose to do so in the future as part of a review of the executive compensation strategy. The Inter Parfums S.A. stock option plan does not have stock appreciate rights.
Restricted Stock. We have not in the past, and we do not have any future plans to grant restricted stock to our executive officers. However, while the compensation committee currently does not plan to authorize any restricted stock plans, the compensation committee may choose to do so in the future as part of a review of the executive compensation strategy.
Other Compensation
Mr. Benacin is the Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A. (European operations), as well as a founder of our company, and we believe we should recognize his responsibility, skills and experience, as well as the results of the company. In view of his service to the company, Mr. Benacin has received a housing and automobile allowance for more than the past ten (10) years. This is a way we have differentiated him from other executive officers of European operations, and acknowledged his responsibility, skills and experience, as well as the company’s operating results, while maintaining his base salary at the same level as Messrs. Santi and Garcia-Pelayo, the other named executive officers of European operations.
No Stock Ownership Guidelines
We do not require any minimum level of stock ownership by any of our executive officers. As stated above, Messrs. Madar and Benacin, are our largest shareholders, which aligns their interests with our shareholder base in keeping executive compensation at a reasonable level.
Retirement and Pension Plans
We maintain a 401(k) plan for United States operations. However, we do not match any contributions to such plan, as we have determined base compensation together with annual bonuses and stock option awards, are sufficient incentives to retain talented employees. Our European operations maintains a pension plan for it employees as required by French law.
Compensation Committee Report
We have reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis provisions to be included in this amendment to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and the proxy statement for the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders. Based on this review and discussion, we recommend to the board of directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis referred to above be included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as the proxy statement for the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders.
Francois Heilbronn, Jean Levy and Patrick Choël
The following table sets forth a summary of all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our “named executive officers,” who are our principal executive officer, our principal financial officer, and each of the 3 most highly compensated executive officers of our Company. This table covers all such compensation during fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008. For all compensation related matters disclosed in this Item 11, all amounts paid in euro have been converted to U.S. dollars at the average rate of exchange in each year.
1 Amounts reflected under Option Awards represent the grant date fair values in 2010, 2009 and 2008 based on the fair value of stock option awards using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The assumptions used in this model are detailed in Footnote 13 to the audited consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and filed with the SEC.
2 As required by French law, Inter Parfums, S.A. maintains its own profit sharing plan for all French employees who have completed three months of service, including executive officers of our European operations other than Mr. Benacin, the Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A. Benefits are calculated based upon a percentage of taxable income of Inter Parfums, S.A. and are allocated to employees based upon salary. The maximum amount payable per year is 25,000 euro, or approximately $33,130.
Calculation of total annual benefits contribution is made according to the following formula:
50% of (Inter Parfums, S.A. net income, less 5% of shareholders equity without net income for the year) times a fraction, the numerator of which is wages, and the denominator of which is net income before taxes, + wages + taxes (other than income tax) + valuation allowances + amortization expenses + interest expenses.
Contribution to individual employees is then made pro rata based upon their individual salaries for the year.
3 The following table identifies (i) perquisites and other personal benefits provided to our named executive officers in fiscal 2010 and quantifies those required by SEC rules to be quantified and (ii) all other compensation that is required by SEC rules to be separately identified and quantified.
Plan Based Awards
The following table sets certain information relating to each grant of an award made to our executive officers of our company listed in the Summary Compensation Table during the past fiscal year.
In addition, the following table indicates Grants of Plan-Based Awards of Inter Parfums, S.A. during 2010.
Options
As discussed above, we typically grant nonqualified stock options with a term of 6 years that vest ratably of a 5-year period on a cumulative basis, so that the option will become fully exercisable at the beginning of the sixth year from the date of grant. As reported above, options granted to French employees under the French Addendum to our stock option plan have a term of 6 years, and vest 4 years after the date of grant. Further, options granted to French employees under the stock option plan of Inter Parfums, S.A. likewise vest 4 years after the date of grant.
We believe that the vesting period of these options serves a dual purpose: 1. executives will not receive any benefit if they leave prior to such portion of the option vesting; and 2. having a vesting period matches the service period with the potential benefits of the option.
Under our stock option plans, the fair market value is determined by the average of the high and low price on the date of grant, not the closing price as reported by The Nasdaq Stock Market.
We also note that the Summary Compensation Table does not include income realized by the named executive officers as the result of the exercise of stock options, but rather reflects the dollar amount recognized for financial statement reporting purposes for options granted in accordance with SFAS 123R. However, value realized as the result of stock option exercises is set forth in the table entitled “Option Exercises and Stock Vested”.
Inter Parfums, S.A. Profit Sharing Plan
As required by French law, Inter Parfums, SA maintains its own profit sharing plan for all French employees who have completed three months of service, including executive officers of our European operations other than Mr. Benacin, the Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, SA. Benefits are calculated based upon a percentage of taxable income of Inter Parfums, S.A. and allocated to employees based upon salary. The maximum amount payable per year per employee is 25,000 euros, or approximately $33,130.
Calculation of total annual benefits contribution is made according to the following formula:
50% of (Inter Parfums, S.A. net income, less 5% of shareholders equity without net income for the year) times a fraction, the numerator of which is wages, and the denominator of which is net income before tax + wages + taxes (other than income tax) + valuation allowances + amortization expenses + interest expenses.
Contribution to individual employees is then made pro rata based upon their individual salaries for the year.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table sets certain information relating to outstanding equity awards in our company held by the executive officers of our company listed in the Summary Compensation Table as of the end of the past fiscal year.
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
[Footnotes from table above]
1 Except as otherwise noted, all options expire 6 years from the date of grant, and vest 20% each year commencing one year after the date of grant.
2 Options vest 100% on 2/14/2012.
The following table sets certain information relating to outstanding equity awards granted by Inter Parfums, S.A., our majority-owned French subsidiary which has its shares traded on the Euronext, held by the executive officers of our company listed in the Summary Compensation Table as of the end of the past fiscal year.
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
OF INTER PARFUMS, S.A.
[Footnotes from table above]
1 All options fully vest 4 years after the date of grant.
2 As of December 31, 2010 the closing price of Inter Parfums, S.A. as reported by Euronext was 27.35 euro, and the exchange rate was 1.3362 U.S. dollars to 1 euro.
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
The following table sets forth certain information relating to each option exercise effected during the past fiscal year, and each vesting of stock, including restricted stock, restricted stock units and similar instruments of our company during the past fiscal year, for the executive officers of our company listed in the Summary Compensation Table.
[Footnotes from table above]
Total value realized on exercise of options in dollars is based upon the difference between the fair market value of the common stock on the date of exercise, and the exercise price of the option.
The following table sets forth certain information relating to each option exercise effected during the past fiscal year, and each vesting of stock, including restricted stock, restricted stock units and similar instruments during the past fiscal year, of Inter Parfums, S.A., our majority-owned French subsidiary which has its shares traded on the Euronext, for the executive officers of our company listed in the Summary Compensation Table.
[Footnotes from table above]
Total value realized on exercise of options in dollars is based upon the difference between the fair market value of the common stock on the date of exercise, and the exercise price of the option.
Pension Benefits
The following table sets forth certain information relating to payment of benefits following or in connection with retirement during the past fiscal year, for the executive officers of our company listed in the Summary Compensation Table.
PENSION BENEFITS
Inter Parfums, S.A. maintains a pension plan for all of its employees, including all executive officers. The calculation of commitments for severance benefits involves estimating the probable present value of projected benefit obligations. This projected benefit obligations is then prorated to take into account seniority of the employees of Inter Parfums, S.A. on the calculation date.
In calculating benefits, the following assumptions were applied:
- voluntary retirement at age 65;
- a rate of 45% for employer payroll contributions for all employees;
- a 5% average annual salary increase;
- an annual rate of turnover for all employees under 55 years of age and nil above;
- the TH 00-02 mortality table for men and the TF 00-02 mortality table for women;
- a discount rate of 3.96%.
The normal retirement age is 65 years, but employees, including Messrs. Benacin, Santi and Garcia-Pelayo, can collect reduced benefits if they retire at age 60.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
We do not maintain any nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
Employment Agreements
As part of our acquisition in 1991 of the controlling interest in Inter Parfums, S.A., now a subsidiary, we entered into an employment agreement with Philippe Benacin. The agreement provides that Mr. Benacin will be employed as Vice Chairman of the Board and President and Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums Holdings and its subsidiary, Inter Parfums. The initial term expired on September 2, 1992, and has subsequently been automatically renewed for additional annual periods. The agreement provides for automatic annual renewal terms, unless either party terminates the agreement upon 120 days notice. For 2011 Mr. Benacin presently receives an annual salary of €391,200 (approximately $523,000), and automobile expenses of €14,000 (approximately $18,700), which are subject to increase in the discretion of the board of directors but Mr. Benacin will no longer be getting a lodging allowance. The agreement also provides for indemnification and a covenant not to compete for one year after termination of employment.
Compensation of Directors
The following table sets forth certain information relating to the compensation for each of our directors who is not an executive officer of our Company named in the Summary Compensation Table for the past fiscal year.
[Footnotes from table above]
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1.
As of the end of the last fiscal year, Mr. Heilbronn held options to purchase an aggregate of 6,500 shares of our common stock.
2.
As of the end of the last fiscal year, Mr. Levy held options to purchase an aggregate of 6,500 shares of our common stock.
3.
As of the end of the last fiscal year, Mr. Bensoussan-Torres held options to purchase an aggregate of 5,500 shares of our common stock.
4.
As of the end of the last fiscal year, Mr. Rosinoer held options to purchase an aggregate of 4,500 shares of our common stock.
5.
As of the end of the last fiscal year, Mr. Choël held options to purchase an aggregate of 5,000 shares of our common stock.
For 2010 all nonemployee directors received $2,000 for each board meeting at which they participate. In addition, all members of the Audit Committee receive an additional annual fee of $4,000 on January 1 of each year in which they serve on the Audit Committee.
We maintain stock option plans for our nonemployee directors. The purpose of these plans is to assist us in attracting and retaining key directors who are responsible for continuing the growth and success of our company. Under such plans, options to purchase 1,000 shares are granted on each February 1st to all nonemployee directors for as long as each is a nonemployee director on such date. However, if a nonemployee director does not attend certain of the board meetings, then such option grants are reduced according to a schedule. In addition, options to purchase 2,000 shares are granted to each nonemployee director upon his initial election or appointment to our board.
On February 1, 2011, options to purchase 1,000 shares were granted to each of Francois Heilbronn, Jean Levy and Serge Rosinoer, and an option to purchase 500 shares was granted to Patrick Choël, all at the exercise price of $17.94 per share under the 2004 plan. Such options vest ratably over a 4 year period.
Item 12.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The following table sets forth information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock by (a) each person we know to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding common stock, (b) our executive officers and directors and (c) all of our directors and officers as a group. As of February 23, 2011 we had 30,480,656 shares of common stock outstanding.
1 All shares of common stock are directly held with sole voting power and sole power to dispose, unless otherwise stated. Options which are exercisable within 60 days are included in beneficial ownership calculations.
2 Consists of 3,431,275 shares held directly, 4,016,866 shares held indirectly through Jean Madar Holding SAS, a personal holding company, and options to purchase 84,825 shares.
3 Consists of 4,756,596 shares held directly, 2,391,864 shares held indirectly through Philippe Benacin Holding SAS, a personal holding company, and options to purchase 84,825 shares.
4 Consists of shares of common stock underlying options.
5 Consists of shares of common stock underlying options.
6 Consists of 33,563 shares held directly and options to purchase 3,375 shares.
7 Consists of 3,000 shares held directly and options to purchase 3,375 shares.
8 Consists of 10,500 shares held directly and options to purchase 3,250 shares.
9 Consists of 13,050 shares held directly and options to purchase 1,816 shares.
10 Consists of 8,450 shares held directly and options to purchase, 3,375 shares.
11 Consists of shares of common stock underlying options.
The following table sets forth certain information as of the end of our last fiscal year regarding all equity compensation plans that provide for the award of equity securities or the grant of options, warrants or rights to purchase our equity securities.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
12 Consists of 1,625 shares held directly and options to purchase 20,000 shares.
13 Information derived from an Amendment to Schedule 13G filed January 13 2011.
14 Information derived from an Amendment to Schedule 13G filed February 13, 2011.
15 Consists of 14,666,789 shares held directly or indirectly, options to purchase 272,541 shares.
Item 13.
Item 13. Certain Relationships And Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Transactions with French Subsidiaries
In connection with the acquisitions by our subsidiary, Inter Parfums, S.A., of the world-wide rights under the Burberry license agreement and the Paul Smith license agreement, we guaranteed the obligations of Inter Parfums, S.A. under the Burberry and Paul Smith license agreements. In addition, Inter Parfums, S.A. has agreed to reimburse us for the compensation expense attributed to a former French executive officer, and vested options which are granted to French employees under to our stock option plan.
Distribution and Support Arrangements
During 2010 we formed Interparfums Luxury Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation and subsidiary of our majority-owned French subsidiary Inter Parfums SA, for distribution of prestige brands in the United States. Interparfums Luxury Brands has also entered into an agreement with Clarins Fragrance Group US (a Division of Clarins Group) effective January 1, 2011, to share and manage an expanded sales force. Logistical and administrative support is provided by Clarins Group USA from its Park Avenue offices in New York and its warehouse in Orangeburg, New York. Mr. Serge Rosinoer, a director of our Company, is presently the Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Clarins SA, the parent company of Clarins Fragrance Group US.
Jimmy Choo
Inter Parfums, S.A. and J Choo Limited entered into an exclusive, worldwide license agreement commencing on January 1, 2010 and expiring on December 31, 2021, for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances under the Jimmy Choo brand. Mr. Robert Bensoussan-Torres, a director of the Corporation, is a director of J Choo Limited and has an indirect ownership interest in J Choo Limited.
Yelo and Nickel USA
Nickel USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of our company and Yelo, LLC, a related party by virtue of the 3% equity interest in Yelo owned by Mr. Jean Madar, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, have entered into an agreement to have Yelo perform management services at the spa owned and operated by Nickel in New York City for a one (1) year period, subject to subsequent annual renewals upon agreement of the parties, and Nickel is to pay Yelo a monthly base fee of $5,000, plus a monthly performance fee based upon a percentage of increased monthly revenues above a baseline.
Procedures for Approval of Related Person Transactions
Transactions between related persons, such as between an executive officer or director and our company, or any company or person controlled by such officer or director, are required to be approved by our Audit Committee of our board of directors. Our Audit Committee Charter contains such explicit authority, as required by the applicable rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market.
Director Independence
The following are our directors who are “independent directors” within the applicable rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market:
Francois Heilbronn
Jean Levy
Robert Bensoussan-Torres
Serge Rosinoer
Patrick Choël
We follow and comply with the independent director definitions as provided by The Nasdaq Stock Market rules in determining the independence of our directors, which are posted on our company’s website. In addition, such rules are also available on The Nasdaq Stock Market’s website. In addition, The Nasdaq Stock Market maintains more stringent rules relating to director independence for the members of our Audit Committee, and the members of our Audit Committee, Messrs. Heilbronn, Levy and Choël, are independent within the meaning of those rules.
Board Leadership Structure and Risk Management
For more than the past ten (10) years, Jean Madar has held the positions of Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of our company. Almost since inception, Mr. Madar has been allocated the responsibility of overseeing our United States operations and the operation of Inter Parfums, Inc., as a public company. Philippe Benacin, as Chief Executive Officer of Inter Parfums, S.A., has been allocated the responsibility of overseeing our European operations and its operation as a public company in France. In addition, Mr. Benacin is also the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of our company. Our board of directors is comfortable with this approach, as the two largest stockholders of our company are also directly responsible for the operations of our company’s two operating segments. Accordingly, our board of directors does not have a “Lead Director,” a non-management director who controls the meetings of our board of directors.
Our board of directors manages risk by (i) period operating reports and discussion with management; (ii) approval of executive compensation incentive plans through its committee, the Executive Compensation and Stock Option Committee; (iii) approval of related party transactions through its committee, the Audit Committee; and (iv) approval of material transactions not in the ordinary course of business. Since our inception, we have never been the subject of any material product liability claims, and we have had no recent material property damage claims.
Further, we periodically enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge exposure related to receivables denominated in a foreign currency and to manage risks related to future sales expected to be denominated in a foreign currency. We enter into these exchange contracts for periods consistent with our identified exposures. The purpose of the hedging activities is to minimize the effect of foreign exchange rate movements on the receivables and cash flows of Inter Parfums, S.A., our French subsidiary, whose functional currency is the Euro. All foreign currency contracts are denominated in currencies of major industrial countries and are with large financial institutions, which are rated as strong investment grade.
In addition, we mitigate interest rate risk by continually monitoring interest rates, and then determining whether fixed interest rates should be swapped for floating rate debt, or if floating rate debt should be swapped for fixed rate debt.
Item 14.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
General
In connection with the termination of the alternative practice structure between Mazars LLP and Weiser LLP (now known as WeiserMazars LLP), the following has occurred effective September 21, 2010:
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Mazars LLP resigned as the principal accountants of Inter Parfums, Inc.
·
WeiserMazars LLP, an affiliate of Mazars LLP, was engaged as the principal accountants of Inter Parfums, Inc.
·
The decision to change accountants was approved by the audit committee of Inter Parfums, Inc.
Fees
The following sets forth the fees billed to us by WeiserMazars LLP, and its predecessor, Mazars LLP, as well as discusses the services provided for the past two fiscal years, fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
Audit Fees
During 2010 the fees billed by WeiserMazars LLP and its affiliate, Mazars S.A. for audit services and review of the financial statements contained in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q were $608,000. Also, during 2010 the fees billed by Mazars LLP and its affiliate, Mazars S.A. for audit services and review of the financial statements contained in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q were $301,000. During 2009 the fees billed by Mazars LLP and its affiliate, Mazars S.A. for audit services and review of the financial statements contained in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q were $857,000.
Audit-Related Fees
Mazars LLP billed us $8,500 for audit related fees during 2009.
Tax Fees
Mazars LLP did not bill us for tax services during 2010 or 2009. WeiserMazars LLP did not bill us for tax services during 2010.
All Other Fees
Mazars LLP did not bill us for any other services during 2010 or 2009. WeiserMazars LLP did not bill us for any other services during 2010.
Audit Committee Pre Approval Policies and Procedures
The Audit Committee has the sole authority for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of our independent accountants, who prepare or issue an audit report for us.
During the first quarter of 2010 the audit committee authorized the following non-audit services to be performed by Mazars LLP, the predecessor independent accountants.
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We authorized the engagement of Mazars LLP if deemed necessary to provide tax consultation in the ordinary course of business for fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
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We authorized the engagement of Mazars LLP if deemed necessary to provide tax consultation as may be required on a project by project basis that would not be considered in the ordinary course of business, of up to a $5,000 fee limit per project, subject to an aggregate fee limit of $25,000 for fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. If we require further tax services from Mazars LLP, then the approval of the audit committee must be obtained.
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If we require other services by Mazars LLP on an expedited basis such that obtaining pre-approval of the audit committee is not practicable, then the Chairman of the Committee has authority to grant the required pre-approvals for all such services.
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We imposed a cap of $100,000 on the fees that Mazars can charge for services on an expedited basis that are approved by the Chairman without obtaining full audit committee approval.
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None of the non-audit services of either of the Company’s auditors had the pre-approval requirement waived in accordance with Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
On September 21, 2010, the audit committee authorized the same non-audit services to be performed by WeiserMazars LLP as disclosed above.
PART IV
Item 15.
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a)(3) Exhibits
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2005:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.124
Fourth Modification of Lease, portion of 15th Floor, 551 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.127
Avenant No. 1 Au Contrat de Licence Exclusive du 20 Juin 1997 entre ST Dupont, S.A. et Inter Parfums, S.A., dated 20 March 2006- French original (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.127 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.127.1
Amendment No. 1 to Exclusive License of 20 June 1997 between ST Dupont, S.A. et Inter Parfums, S.A., dated 20 March 2006- English translation (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.127.1 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.128
License Agreement Between Van Cleef & Arpels Logistics SA, and Inter Parfums, S.A., entered into on June 19, 2006 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.128 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.128.1
Addendum No. 1 to License Agreement Between Van Cleef & Arpels Logistics SA, and Inter Parfums, S.A
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2006:
Exhibit No.
Description
3.5
Articles of Incorporation of Inter Parfums, Limited
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.129
Agreement between Inter Parfums, S.A. and BNP Paribas, S.A. dated 3 December 2006 - French original
10.129.1
Agreement between Inter Parfums, S.A. and BNP Paribas, S.A. dated 3 December 2006 - English translation
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.130
Agreement for Technical Assistance between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007 - French Original
(Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.130 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.130.1
Agreement for Technical Assistance between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007 - English Translation
(Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.130.1 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.131
Coexistence Agreement between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007- French Original
10.131.1
Coexistence Agreement between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007- English Translation
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2007:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.132
Manufacturing and License Agreement Between Retail Brand Alliance, Inc., D/B/A Brooks Brothers - Licensor and Inter Parfums USA, LLL. - Licensee Dated November 2007
(Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.132 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
4.26
Addendum [France] to 2004 Stock Option Plan
4.28
Form of Option Agreement for Options Granted to Executive Officers on February 14, 2008 with Schedule Option Holders and Number of Options Granted
4.29
Form of Option Agreement for Options Granted to Executive Officers on February 14, 2008 under French Addendum to Stock Option Plan with Schedule Option Holders and Number of Options Granted
The following document heretofore filed with the Commission is incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.133
License Agreement by and among The Gap, Inc., Banana Republic LLC, Gap (Apparel) LLC, Gap (ITM), Inc., Banana Republic (Apparel) LLC, and Banana Republic (ITM), Inc. and Inter Parfums, Inc. and Inter Parfums USA, LLC (signed April 2008 but effective as of July 1, 2007) (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.133 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008:
Exhibit No.
Description
3.6
Organizational Documents of Inter Parfums (Suisse) SA (French original)
3.6.1
Organizational Documents of Inter Parfums (Suisse) SA (English translation)
10.134
Licence Agreement among Paul Smith Limited, Inter Parfums, S.A. and Inter Parfums, Inc. dated July 3, 2008, but signed on July 17, 2008 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.134 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.)
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.135
Bail Commercial situé au 2ème étage, 4/6 rond point des Champs Elysees, Paris, France, entre Dauchez Administrateur De Biens et Inter Parfums, S.A. [dated] le 21 janvier 2009 - [French original] (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.135 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.135.1
Commercial Lease for portion of the 2nd Floor, at 4/6 rond point des Champs Elysees, Paris, France, between Dauchez Property Administrators and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated January 21, 2009 -English translation] (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.135.1 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.136
Bail Commercial situé au 6ème étage, 4/6 rond point des Champs Elysees, Paris, France, entre Dauchez Administrateur De Biens et Inter Parfums, S.A. [dated] le 21 janvier 2009 - [French original] (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.136 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.136.1
Commercial Lease for portion of the 6th Floor, at 4/6 rond point des Champs Elysees, Paris, France, between Dauchez Property Administrators and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated January 21, 2009 - [English translation] (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.136.1 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
4.30
Form of Option Agreement for Options Granted to Executive Officers on December 31, 2008 with Schedule of Option Holders and Options Granted
List of Subsidiaries
Consent of Mazars LLP
31.1
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Financial Officer
32.1
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer
32.2
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer
The following document heretofore filed with the Commission is incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.137
Lease Extension Agreement between 14th Street Development, LLC and Nickel USA, Inc. dated June 8, 2009
The following document heretofore filed with the Commission is incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.138
Licence Agreement between J Choo Limited and Inter Parfums, S.A. signed on September 29, 2009 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.138 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009:
10.61
Lease for 60 Stults Road, South Brunswick, NJ between Forsgate Industrial Complex, a limited partnership, and Jean Philippe Fragrances, Inc. dated July 10, 1995
10.69
Exclusive License Agreement dated June 20, 1997 between S.T. Dupont, S.A. and Inter Parfums (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.70 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
10.70
License Agreement among Paul Smith Limited, Inter Parfums, S.A. and Jean-Philippe Fragrances, Inc. (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.70 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.104
Lease dated as of 1 March 2001 for 300 West 14th Street, New York, NY
10.106
Lease effective as of 1 April 2004 for 4-6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees, Ground and 1st Floor, Paris, France (French Original)
10.106.1
Lease effective as of 1 April 2004 for 4-6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees, Ground and 1st Floor, Paris, France (English Translation)
10.107
Lease effective as of 1 April 2004 for 4-6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees, 5th Floor-Left, Paris, France (French Original)
10.107.1
Lease effective as of 1 April 2004 for 4-6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees, 5th Floor-Left, Paris, France(English Translation)
10.110
Lease For 48 Rue Des Francs-Bourgeois, In Paris, 3rd District (French Original)
10.110.1
Lease For 48 Rue Des Francs-Bourgeois, In Paris,, 3rd District (English Translation)
10.112
Confidential Treatment Agreement among Burberry Ltd., Inter Parfums, S.A., Inter Parfums, Inc. and LV Capital USA, Inc., et al., dated October 12, 2004
10.113
Indemnity Agreement among Burberry Ltd., Inter Parfums, S.A. and Inter Parfums, Inc. dated October 12, 2004
The following additional documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009:
Exhibit No.
Description
3.3
Articles of Incorporation of Inter Parfums Holdings, S.A.
3.3.1
Articles of Incorporation of Inter Parfums Holdings, S.A. (English translation)
3.4
Articles of Incorporation of Inter Parfums, S.A.
3.4.1
Articles of Incorporation of Inter Parfums, S.A. (English translation)
4.21.3
2004 Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan, as amended
4.30
Form of Option Agreement for Options Granted to Executive Officers on December 31, 2009 with Schedule of Option Holders and Options Granted
10.139
License Agreement between Montblanc-Simplo Gmbh and Inter Parfums, S/.A. (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.139 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.140
Personal Care Agreement among The Gap, Inc., et al., and Inter Parfums, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Inter Parfums USA, LLC effective March 1, 2010 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.140 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
List of Subsidiaries
Consent of Mazars LLP
31.1
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Financial Officer
32.1
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer
32.2
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010:
Exhibit No.
Description
3.1
Interparfums Singapore Pte. Ltd Memorandum and Articles of Association
3.2
Interparfums Luxury Brands, Inc. Certificate of Incorporation
10.141
License Agreement with Betsey Johnson LLC (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.141 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.142
License Agreement with Nine West Development Corporation (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.142 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.143
Collaboration Agreement between Clarins U.S.A., Inc., and Interparfums Luxury Brands Inc. (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.143 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.144
Contrat de Bail Commercial et GEMFI and Inter Parfums, S.A. - French original - (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.144 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
10.144.1
Commercial Lease Agreement between GEMFI and Inter Parfums, S.A. - English translation- (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.144.1 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
The following documents, which have been previously filed, are filed again with this report:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.111
Licence Agreement among Burberry Ltd., Inter Parfums, S.A. and Inter Parfums, Inc. dated 12 October 2004 (Certain confidential information in Exhibit 10.111 has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
10.116
Logistics Service Contract (effective January 1, 2005) between Inter Parfums, S.A. and Sagatrans (French Original)
10.116.1
Logistics Service Contract (effective January 1, 2005) between Inter Parfums, S.A. and Sagatrans (English Translation)
10.119
Renouvellement de Bail Commercial entre Civile Immobiliere du 4/6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees et Inter Parfums, S.A., 30 Jun 2005, Locaux 4 eme etage droite (French original)
10.119.1
Renouvellement de Bail Commercial entre Civile Immobiliere du 4/6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees et Inter Parfums, S.A., 30 Jun 2005, Locaux 4 eme etage droite (English translation)
10.120
Renouvellement de Bail Commercial entre Civile Immobiliere du 4/6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees et Inter Parfums, S.A., 30 Jun 2005, Locaux 4 eme etage gauche (French original)
10.120.1
Renouvellement de Bail Commercial entre Civile Immobiliere du 4/6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees et Inter Parfums, S.A., 30 Jun 2005, Locaux 4 eme etage gauche (English translation)
The following documents are filed with this report:
Exhibit No.
Description
4.31
Form of Option Agreement for Options Granted to Executive Officers on December 31, 2010 with Schedule of Option Holders and Options Granted
10.145
Amendment Number 2 to Licence Agreement between Burberry Limited, Inter Parfums, S.A., and Inter Parfums, Inc. dated December 21, 2010 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.145 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
10.146
License Agreement between Boucheron Parfums, SAS and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated December 17, 2010 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.146 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
10.147
$15 Million Master Promissory Note Dated as of February 1, 2011 in favor of Capital One, NA
List of Subsidiaries
23.1
Consent of WeiserMazars LLP
23.2
2009 Consent of Mazars LLP
31.1
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Financial Officer
32.1
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer
32.2
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule
Index
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Inter Parfums, Inc.
New York, New York
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Inter Parfums, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, comprehensive income and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the 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 evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Inter Parfums, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2010 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements enumerated above, we audited schedule II for the year ended December 31, 2010. In our opinion, schedule II, when considered in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information stated therein.
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, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 8, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
WeiserMazars LLP
New York, New York
March 8, 2011
Report of Independent Registered Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Inter Parfums, Inc.
New York, New York
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Inter Parfums, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2009. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the 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 evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Inter Parfums, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2009 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements enumerated above, we audited schedule II for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2009. In our opinion, schedule II, when considered in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information stated therein.
Mazars LLP
New York, New York
March 10, 2010
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2010 and 2009
(In thousands except share and per share data)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008
(In thousands except share data)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008
(In thousands)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
(1) The Company and its Significant Accounting Policies
Business of the Company
Inter Parfums, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“the Company”) are in the fragrance business, and manufacture and distribute a wide array of fragrances and fragrance related products.
Substantially all of our prestige fragrance brands are licensed from unaffiliated third parties and our business is dependent upon the continuation and renewal of such licenses. Revenues generated from one such license represented 53%, 57% and 56% of net sales in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Basis of Preparation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, including 74% owned Inter Parfums, S.A. (“IPSA”), a subsidiary whose stock is publicly traded in France. In June 2008, IPSA formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Inter Parfums (Suisse) SA, to hold and manage certain of its brand names and in 2010 IPSA formed two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Interparfums Singapore Pte. Ltd., and Interparfums Luxury Brands, Inc., an Asian sales and marketing office and a U.S. distribution company, respectively. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Management makes assumptions and estimates to prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Those assumptions and estimates directly affect the amounts reported and disclosures included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results could differ from those assumptions and estimates. Significant estimates for which changes in the near term are considered reasonably possible and that may have a material impact on the financial statements are disclosed in these notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Foreign Currency Translation
For foreign subsidiaries with operations denominated in a foreign currency, assets and liabilities are translated to U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. Gains and losses from translation adjustments are accumulated in a separate component of shareholders’ equity.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
All highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
Short-term Investments
From time to time, the Company has short-term investments which consist of certificates of deposit with maturities greater than three months. The Company monitors concentrations of credit risk associated with financial institutions with which the Company conducts significant business. The Company believes our credit risk is minimal, as the Company primarily conducts business with large, well-established financial institutions.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable represent payments due to the Company for previously recognized net sales, reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts or balances which are estimated to be uncollectible aggregating $5.9 million and $2.4 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Accounts receivable balances are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when they become uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously recorded against the allowance are recorded in the consolidated statement of income when received.
Inventories
Inventories, including promotional merchandise, only includes inventory considered saleable or usable in future periods, and is stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out method. Cost components include raw materials, components, direct labor and overhead (e.g., indirect labor, utilities, depreciation, purchasing, receiving, inspection and warehousing) as well as inbound freight. Promotional merchandise is charged to cost of sales at the time the merchandise is shipped to the Company’s customers. Overhead included in inventory aggregated, $3.0 million, $2.3 million and $4.1 million as of December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Derivatives
All derivative instruments are recorded as either assets or liabilities and measured at fair value. The Company uses derivative instruments to principally manage a variety of market risks. For derivatives designated as hedges of the exposure to changes in fair value of the recognized asset or liability or a firm commitment (referred to as fair value hedges), the gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the period of change together with the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged. The effect of that accounting is to include in earnings the extent to which the hedge is not effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value. For our cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported in equity (as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income) and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss of a cash flow hedge is reported in earnings immediately. The Company also holds certain instruments for economic purposes that are not designated for hedge accounting treatment. For these derivative instruments, the changes in their fair value are also recorded in earnings immediately.
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives for equipment, which range between three and ten years and the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful asset lives for leasehold improvements.
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets
Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the cost of purchased businesses over the fair value of their underlying net assets. Other indefinite-lived intangible assets principally consist of trademarks. Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized.
The Company evaluates goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter, or more frequently when events occur or circumstances change, such as an unexpected decline in sales, that would more likely than not (i) reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its fair value or (ii) indicate that the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset may not be recoverable. Impairment of goodwill is evaluated using a two step process. The first step involves a comparison of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to the carrying value of that unit. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, the second step of the process involves comparison of the implied fair value of goodwill (based on industry purchase and sale transaction data) with its carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized as an amount equal to the excess.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
Testing goodwill for impairment requires us to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit using significant estimates and assumptions. The assumptions the Company makes will impact the outcome and ultimate results of the testing. In making our assumptions and estimates, the Company uses industry accepted valuation models and set criteria that are reviewed and approved by management and, in certain instances, the Company engages third party valuation specialists to advise us.
For indefinite-lived intangible assets, the evaluation requires a comparison of the estimated fair value of the asset to the carrying value of the asset. To determine fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company uses an income approach, including the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to obtain the rights to use the comparable asset. The relief-from-royalty calculations require us to make a number of assumptions and estimates concerning future sales levels, market royalty rates, future tax rates and discount rates. If the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, impairment is recorded.
Intangible assets subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment testing whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an amortizable intangible asset may not be recoverable. If impairment indicators exist for an amortizable intangible asset, the undiscounted future cash flows associated with the expected service potential of the asset are compared to the carrying value of the asset. If our projection of undiscounted future cash flows is in excess of the carrying value of the intangible asset, no impairment charge is recorded. If our projection of undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying value of the intangible asset, an impairment charge would be recorded to reduce the intangible asset to its fair value.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company is a worldwide manufacturer, marketer and distributor of fragrance and fragrance related products. Domestic and international sales are made to third party distributors or direct to department stores, perfumeries and specialty retailers. The Company grants credit to all qualified customers and does not believe it is exposed significantly to any undue concentration of credit risk.
The Company’s largest customer was its former U.S. prestige fragrance distributor which accounted for 8%, 11% and 12% of consolidated net sales in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. In 2010, the Company formed a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary which took over such distribution in the U.S. beginning January 1, 2011.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when merchandise is shipped and the risk of loss passes to the customer. The Company, at its discretion, permits limited returns of merchandise and establishes allowances for estimated returns based upon historic trends and relevant current data. The Company does not bill its customer’s freight and handling charges. All shipping and handling costs, which aggregated $5.3 million, $5.0 million and $6.2 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
Payments to Customers
The Company records revenues generated from purchase with purchase promotions as sales and the costs of its purchase with purchase and gift with purchase promotions as cost of sales. Certain other incentive arrangements require the payment of a fee to customers based on their attainment of pre-established sales levels. These fees have been recorded as a reduction of net sales.
Advertising and Promotion
Advertising and promotional costs are expensed as incurred and recorded as a component of cost of goods sold (in the case of free goods given to customers) or selling, general and administrative expenses. Advertising and promotional costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses were $69.2 million, $55.8 million and $65.8 million for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Costs relating to purchase with purchase and gift with purchase promotions that are reflected in cost of sales aggregated $30.2 million, $29.8 million and $34.3 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Accrued expenses include approximately $14.7 million and $9.2 million in advertising liabilities as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Package Development Costs
Package development costs associated with new products and redesigns of existing product packaging are expensed as incurred.
Operating Leases
The Company recognizes rent expense from operating leases with various step rent provisions, rent concessions and escalation clauses on a straight-line basis over the applicable lease term. The Company considers lease renewals in the useful life of its leasehold improvements when such renewals are reasonably assured. In the event the Company receives capital improvement funding from its landlord, these amounts are recorded as deferred liabilities and amortized over the remaining lease term as a reduction of rent expense.
License Agreements
The Company’s license agreements provide the Company with worldwide rights to manufacture, market and sell fragrance and fragrance related products using the licensors’ trademarks. The licenses typically have an initial term of approximately 5 years to 15 years, and are potentially renewable subject to the Company’s compliance with the license agreement provisions. The remaining terms, including the potential renewal periods, range from approximately 2 years to 15 years. Under each license, the Company is required to pay royalties to the licensor, at least annually, based on net sales to third parties.
Most of the Company’s licenses were entered into to create additional business. In some cases, the Company may pay an entry fee to acquire, or enter into, a license where the licensor or another licensee was operating a pre-existing fragrance business. In those cases, the entry fee is capitalized as an intangible asset and amortized over its useful life.
Certain license agreements may require minimum royalty payments, incremental royalties based on net sales levels and minimum spending on advertising and promotional activities. Royalty expenses are accrued in the period in which net sales are recognized while advertising and promotional expenses are accrued at the time these costs are incurred.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
In addition, the Company is exposed to certain concentration risk. Substantially all of our prestige fragrance brands are licensed from unaffiliated third parties and our business is dependent upon the continuation and renewal of such licenses.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in its financial statements or tax returns. The net deferred tax assets assume sufficient future earnings for their realization, as well as the continued application of currently anticipated tax rates. Included in net deferred tax assets is a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, where management believes it is more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized in the relevant jurisdiction. If the Company determines that a deferred tax asset will not be realizable, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset will result in a reduction of net earnings at that time.
The Company follows the provisions of uncertain tax positions as addressed in FASB Accounting Standards Codification 740-10-65-1. The Company recognized no increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Company has no uncertain tax position at December 31, 2010. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties as a component of the provision for income taxes. No such interest or penalties were recognized during the periods presented. The Company had no accruals for interest and penalties at December 31, 2010.
Issuance of Common Stock by Consolidated Subsidiary
The difference between the Company’s share of the proceeds 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
The Board of Directors may authorize share repurchases of the Company’s common stock (Share Repurchase Authorizations). Share repurchases under these authorizations may be made through open market transactions, negotiated purchase or otherwise, at times and in such amounts within the parameters authorized by the Board. Shares repurchased under Share Repurchase Authorizations are held in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under various employee stock option plans. Treasury shares are accounted for under the cost method and reported as a reduction of Equity. Share Repurchase Authorizations may be suspended, limited or terminated at any time without notice.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements” which amends ASC Subtopic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASU 2010-06”) to add new requirements for disclosures about transfers into and out of Levels 1 and 2 and separate disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements relating to Level 3 measurements. ASU 2010-06 also clarifies existing fair value disclosures about the level of disaggregation and about inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The new disclosure and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010 and are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The adoption of the applicable provisions of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
There are no other new accounting pronouncements issued but not yet adopted that would have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Reclassifications
For the 2009 period, the Company reclassified $2.0 million of foreign currency translation adjustments originally included as an increase to comprehensive income of Inter Parfums, Inc., to the noncontrolling interest. There was no effect on the consolidated statements of income or per share amounts. As of December 31, 2009, the balance sheet effect of this reclassification is a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. and a corresponding increase in noncontrolling interest.
Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. More specifically, proceeds from sale of stock of subsidiary and payments for acquisition of noncontrolling interests have been reclassified from net cash provided by (used in) investing activities to net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.
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Recent Agreements
Burberry
In December 2010, the Company entered into an amendment to the Burberry license agreement dated October 12, 2004 (the "License Agreement"). The amendment extends the term of the License Agreement for one year until December 31, 2017, and also extends for one year the time to exercise the five-year optional term of the License Agreement that requires the mutual consent of the Company and Burberry, which now must be exercised, if at all, prior to December 31, 2015. If the optional term is exercised, then the License would expire on December 31, 2022. The amendment also extends the time for Burberry to exercise its right to buy back the license for one year from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012.
Burberry has not exercised any buy back options to date. As previously disclosed, if Burberry were to buy back the license, then the purchase price will be the greater of the then fair market value of the unexpired term of the license or 70% of 2010 net wholesale sales of Burberry products.
Boucheron
In December 2010, the Company entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Boucheron Parfums SAS to create, produce and distribute perfumes and ancillary products under the Boucheron brand. Our rights under such license agreement, which took effect on January 1, 2011 and runs through December 31, 2025, are subject to certain minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. The Company also paid an upfront entry fee of €15 million (approximately $20 million) for this license, and purchased the inventory of the former licensee for €1.7 million (approximately $2.3 million).
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
Nine West
In July 2010, the Company entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Nine West Development Corporation for the creation, production, marketing and global distribution of women’s fragrances under the Nine West brand. The agreement, which runs through December 31, 2016, contains a provision for further renewal if certain conditions are met. The agreement also provides for direct sales to Nine West retail stores in the United States, as well as a licensing component, enabling us to sell women's fragrances to better department stores and specialty retailers worldwide. Our rights under such license agreement are subject to certain minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry.
Betsey Johnson
In July 2010, the Company entered into an exclusive worldwide agreement with Betsey Johnson LLC under which the Company will design, manufacture and sell fragrance, color cosmetics as well as other personal care products across a broad retail spectrum. The agreement, which runs through December 31, 2015 with a five year optional term if certain conditions are met, encompasses both direct sales to global Betsey Johnson stores and e-commerce site, as well as a licensing component, enabling us to sell these fragrance and beauty products to specialty and department stores as well as other retail outlets worldwide. Our rights under such license agreement are subject to certain minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry.
Montblanc
In January 2010, the Company entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Montblanc International GmbH to create, produce and distribute perfumes and ancillary products under the Montblanc brand. Our rights under such license agreement, which took effect on July 1, 2010 and runs through December 31, 2020, are subject to certain minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. The Company also paid an upfront entry fee of €1 million (approximately $1.4 million) for this license, purchased the inventory of the former licensee for €4 million (approximately $5.7 million).
Jimmy Choo
In October 2009, The Company entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with J Choo Limited, which commenced on January 1, 2010, for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances under the Jimmy Choo brand. Our rights under such license agreement, which runs through 2022, are subject to certain minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. A member of the Company’s Board of Directors is also a member of the Board of Directors of J Choo Limited.
Gap Inc.
Our association with The Gap Inc. began in July 2005, when the Company entered into an exclusive agreement to develop, produce, manufacture and distribute personal care and home fragrance products for Gap and Banana Republic brand names to be sold in Gap and Banana Republic retail stores in the United States and Canada. In April 2008, the Company expanded our relationship with The Gap Inc. with the signing of a licensing agreement for international distribution of personal care products through Gap and Banana Republic stores as well as select specialty and department stores outside the United States, including duty-free and other travel related retailers.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
The initial term of the agreement with The Gap Inc. expired on August 31, 2009, and the Company had entered into a series of short-term extension agreements to continue the relationship as it previously existed while the Company was in discussions with The Gap Inc. for a formal extension of the agreement. In March 2010, the Company signed a new specialty retail agreement with The Gap, Inc. covering the Gap and Banana Republic brands in the United States and Canada with terms and conditions similar to those of the original agreement. This new agreement and our international licensing agreement expire December 31, 2011. The Company is currently in discussion with The Gap Inc. on potential renewals of the agreements, however, no assurance can be given that such agreements will be renewed or what the terms of such renewal might be.
As an inducement to enter into the initial agreement with The Gap, Inc., in July 2005, the Company granted a five year warrant to purchase 150,000 shares of our common stock to The Gap Inc. at $16.80 per share, and in September 2006 the Company granted The Gap Inc. an additional five year warrant for 150,000 shares of our common stock exercisable at $11.46 per share. The fair market value of the warrants granted aggregated approximately $1.7 million and was determined on the date of the first grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Such amount was capitalized as an intangible asset and amortized over the initial term of the agreement. Such amortization is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
In May 2010, the Company received proceeds of $1.7 million upon the exercise of 150,000 of the warrants and in July 2010 the remaining 150,000 expired unexercised.
bebe Stores, Inc.
In July 2008, the Company entered into an exclusive six-year worldwide agreement with bebe Stores, Inc. under which the Company designs, manufactures and supplies fragrance, bath and body products and color cosmetics for company-owned bebe stores in the United States and Canada as well as select specialty and department stores worldwide.
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Acquisition of Noncontrolling Interests
In 2008, the Company acquired an additional 3.6% interest in IPSA, our majority-owned French subsidiary, from its noncontrolling shareholders for cash of approximately $18.5 million.
The allocation of the purchase price was as follows:
The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method. Beginning in 2009, all changes in our ownership interest in majority owned subsidiaries are accounted for as equity transactions. As of December 31, 2010, our ownership interest in IPSA is approximately 74%.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
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Inventories
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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.
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, 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 indebtedness approximate current market rates. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was estimated based on the current rates offered to companies for debts with the same remaining maturities and is approximately equal to its carrying value.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts are valued based on quotations from financial institutions and the value of interest rate swaps are the discounted net present value of the swaps using third party quotes obtained from financial institutions.
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Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge exposure related to receivables denominated in a foreign currency and to manage risks related to future sales expected to be denominated in a foreign currency. Before entering into a derivative transaction for hedging purposes, it is determined that a high degree of initial effectiveness exists between the change in value of the hedged item and the change in the value of the derivative instrument from movement in exchange rates. High effectiveness means that the change in the cash flows of the derivative instrument will effectively offset the change in the cash flows of the hedged item. The effectiveness of each hedged item is measured throughout the hedged period and is based on the dollar offset methodology and excludes the portion of the fair value of the foreign currency forward exchange contract attributable to the change in spot-forward difference which is reported in current period earnings. Any hedge ineffectiveness is also recognized as a gain or loss on foreign currency in the income statement. For hedge contracts that are no longer deemed highly effective, hedge accounting is discontinued and gains and losses accumulated in other comprehensive income are reclassified to earnings. If it is probable that the forecasted transaction will no longer occur, then any gains or losses accumulated in other comprehensive income are reclassified to current-period earnings. Cash-flow hedges were highly effective, in all material respects.
The following table presents gains and losses in derivatives designated as hedges and the location of those gains and losses in the financial statements (in thousands):
(A) The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income represents the amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
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):
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
All derivative instruments are reported as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet measured at fair value. The valuation of interest rate swaps resulted in a liability which is included in long-term debt on the accompanying balance sheets. The valuation of foreign currency forward exchange contracts not accounted for using hedge accounting in 2010 and 2009 resulted in an asset and are included in other current assets on the accompanying balance sheet. Generally, increases or decreases in the fair value of derivative instruments will be recognized as gains or losses in earnings in the period of change. If the derivative instrument is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge, the changes in fair value of the derivative instrument will be recorded as a separate component of shareholders’ equity.
At December 31, 2010, the Company had foreign currency contracts in the form of forward exchange contracts in the amount of approximately U.S. $38 million and GB pounds 5.5 million which all have maturities of less than one year.
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Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Depreciation and amortization expense was $3.5 million, $4.3 million and $3.1 million for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
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Trademarks, Licenses and Other Intangible Assets
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
In 2009, an impairment charge relating to the Nickel trademark in the amount of $0.54 million was recorded. No other impairment charges for trademarks with indefinite useful lives were required in 2010, 2009 and 2008. Amortization expense was $5.7 million, $6.7 million and $6.9 million for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Amortization expense is expected to approximate $6.7 million in 2011, $6.6 million in 2012 and $5.7 million in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The weighted average amortization period for trademarks, licenses and other intangible assets with finite lives are 14 years, 10 years and 2 years, respectively, and 11 years in the aggregate.
In connection with the purchase of the Lanvin brand names and trademarks in 2007, Lanvin has the right to repurchase the brand names and trademarks in 2025 for the greater of €70 million or one times the average of the annual sales for the years ending December 31, 2023 and 2024.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy.
The goodwill and trademarks referred to above, relates to the Company’s Nickel skin care business which is primarily a component of our European operations. As of December 31, 2009, the Company has measured fair value of goodwill to be equal to the average of purchase price indications received from several potential purchasers of the Nickel business. As a result, the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeded fair value resulting in an impairment loss of $1.7 million. The same evaluation was performed as of December 31, 2010 and no further impairment was noted. Accumulated impairment losses relating to goodwill aggregated $3.5 million as of December 31, 2010.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
To determine fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company uses an income approach, including the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to obtain the rights to use the comparable asset. The relief-from-royalty calculations require us to make a number of assumptions and estimates concerning future sales levels, market royalty rates, future tax rates and discount rates. The Company uses this method to determine if an impairment charge is required relating to our Nickel brand trademarks. In 2009, an impairment charge relating to the Nickel trademark in the amount of $0.54 million was recorded. No impairment charge was required in 2010. The Company assumed a market royalty rate of 6% and a discount rate of 7.4%.
The fair values used in our evaluations are also estimated based upon discounted future cash flow projections using a weighted average cost of capital of 7.4%. The cash flow projections are based upon a number of assumptions, including, future sales levels and future cost of goods and operating expense levels, as well as economic conditions, changes to our business model or changes in consumer acceptance of our products which are more subjective in nature. The Company believes that the assumptions that the Company has made in projecting future cash flows for the evaluations described above are reasonable and currently no impairment indicators exist for our indefinite-lived assets other than the Nickel trademarks referred to above. However, if future actual results do not meet our expectations, the Company may be required to record an impairment charge, the amount of which could be material to our results of operations.
The cost of trademarks, licenses and other intangible assets with finite lives is being amortized by the straight-line method over the term of the respective license or the intangible assets estimated useful life which range from three to seventeen years. If the residual value of a finite life intangible asset exceeds its carrying value, then the asset is not amortized. The Company reviews intangible assets with finite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Activity relating to the goodwill is as follows:
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Loans Payable - Banks
Loans payable - banks consist of the following:
The Company’s foreign subsidiaries have available credit lines, including several bank overdraft facilities totaling approximately $23 million. These credit lines bear interest at the three month EURIBOR plus 0.6% (the three month EURIBOR was 1.17% at December 31, 2010). Outstanding amounts totaled $5.2 million and $0.8 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
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 rate was 3.25% as of December 31, 2010). The line of credit which has a maturity date of January 2, 2012 is expected to be renewed on an annual basis. There was no balance due as of December 31, 2010 and $4.2 million was outstanding at December 31, 2009.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
The weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings was 1.77% and 2.50% as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
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Long-term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following:
In connection with the 22 million euro variable rate facility, the Company entered into a swap transaction effectively exchanging the variable interest rate to a fixed rate of 4.42%. These derivative instruments are recorded at fair value and changes in fair value which aggregated a gain of $0.3 million and $0.1 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively, are reflected in interest expense on the consolidated statements of income.
Some of the Company’s long-term debt facilities require the maintenance of certain financial covenants including a debt equity ratio of less than one and a debt to adjusted net income ratio of less than three. One facility contains cross default provisions by permitting acceleration of the debt if any affiliated company of the debtor defaults in any other debt facility, and the creditor of such other debt facility accelerates such debt and such affiliated debtor does not in good faith contest such default and acceleration. The Company is in compliance with all of the covenants and other restrictions of our debt agreements. Using December 31, 2010 exchange rates, maturities of long-term debt subsequent to December 31, 2010 are $11.1 million in 2011 and $5.0 million in 2012.
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Commitments
Leases
The Company leases its office and warehouse facilities under operating leases which are subject to various step rent provisions, rent concessions and escalation clauses expiring at various dates through 2015. Escalation clauses are not material and have been excluded from minimum future annual rental payments. Rental expense, which is calculated on a straight-line basis, amounted to $10.6 million, $9.9 million and $9.9 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Minimum future annual rental payments are as follows:
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
License Agreements
The Company is party to a number of license and other agreements for the use of trademarks and rights in connection with the manufacture and sale of its products expiring at various dates through 2025. In connection with certain of these license agreements, the Company is subject to minimum annual advertising commitments, minimum annual royalties and other commitments as follows:
Future advertising commitments are estimated based on planned future sales for the license terms that were in effect at December 31, 2010, without consideration for potential renewal periods. The above figures do not reflect the fact that our distributors share our advertising obligations. Royalty expense included in selling, general, and administrative expenses, aggregated $40.2 million, $35.5 million and $37.3 million, in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
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Equity
Stock Split
In May 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a three-for-two stock split effected in the form of a 50% stock dividend distributed on May 30, 2008 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2008. As a result of the stock split, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect an increase in the number of outstanding shares of common stock and the transfer of the par value of these additional shares from paid-in capital. All share and per share amounts for dates and periods prior to the split have been restated to reflect the retroactive effect of the stock split.
Share-Based Payments:
The Company maintains a stock option program for key employees, executives and directors. The plans, all of which have been approved by shareholder vote, provide for the granting of both nonqualified and incentive options. Options granted under the plans typically have a six-year term and vest over a four to five-year period. The fair value of shares vested in 2010 and 2009 aggregated $0.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. It is generally the Company’s policy to issue new shares upon exercise of stock options.
The following table sets forth information with respect to nonvested options for 2010:
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
Share-based payment expenses decreased income before income taxes by $0.9 million in both 2010 and 2009 and $1.1 million in 2008, decreased net income by $0.55 million, $0.54 million and $0.62 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and reduced diluted earnings per share by $0.02 in 2010, 2009 and 2008.
The following table summarizes stock option activity and related information as of December 31, 2010 and does not include information relating to options of IPSA granted by IPSA, our majority- owned subsidiary:
At December 31, 2010, options for 823,075 shares were available for future grant under the plans. The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding is $4.9 million as of December 31, 2010 and unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options outstanding on Inter Parfums, Inc. common stock aggregated $1.7 million, which will be recognized over the next five years. The amount of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options outstanding of our majority-owned subsidiary, IPSA, was 1.0 million euro. Options under IPSA plans vest four years after grant.
The weighted average fair values of the options granted by Inter Parfums, Inc. during 2010, 2009 and 2008 were $5.59, $4.40 and $3.36 per share, respectively, on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of options granted. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 are set forth in the following table. Expected volatility is estimated based on historic volatility of the Company’s common stock. The Company uses the simplified method in developing its estimate of the expected term of the option as historic data regarding employee exercise behavior is incomplete for the new vesting parameters recently instituted by the Company. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant of the option and the dividend yield reflects the assumption that the dividend payout as authorized by the Board of Directors would increase as the earnings of the Company and its stock price continue to increase.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
Stock-based employee compensation determined under the fair value based method, net of related tax effects, includes compensation incurred by IPSA, our majority-owned subsidiary whose stock is publicly traded in France. No options were granted by IPSA in 2008. The weighted average fair values of the options granted by IPSA during 2010 and 2009 were 6.55 euro per share and 4.27 euro per share, respectively, on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
Cash proceeds, tax benefits and intrinsic value related to stock options exercised were as follows:
The following table summarizes additional stock option information as of December 31, 2010:
As of December 31, 2010 the weighted average exercise price of options exercisable was $12.27 and the weighted average remaining contractual life of options exercisable is 2.54 years. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable at December 31, 2010 is $2.1 million.
The Chief Executive Officer and the President each exercised 75,000 outstanding stock options of the Company’s common stock in both 2010 and 2009. The aggregate exercise prices of $1.5 million in both 2010 and 2009 were paid by them tendering to the Company in 2010 and 2009 an aggregate of 95,744 and 129,984 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock, previously owned by them, valued at fair market value on the dates of 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 2010 and 2009 an additional 6,782 and 2,503 shares, respectively, for payment of certain withholding taxes resulting from his option exercises.
Treasury Stock
As of December 31, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 1,031,863 shares of the Company’s common stock. During 2009, the Company repurchased 108,100 shares of its common stock at an average price of $5.84 per common share.
Dividends
The quarterly dividend of $2.0 million ($0.065 per share) declared in December 2010 was paid in January 2011. Furthermore, in January 2011 the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a 23% increase in the annual dividend to $0.32 per share. The first quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share will be paid on April 15, 2011 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2011.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
(14)
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 earnings attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. Net earnings 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. All share and per share amounts for dates and periods prior to the stock split discussed in Note 13 have been restated to reflect the retroactive effect of the stock split. The reconciliation between the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations is as follows:
Not included in the above computations is the effect of anti-dilutive potential common shares which consist of outstanding options to purchase 154,160, 889,000, and 541,000 shares of common stock for 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively, and outstanding warrants to purchase 81,250, 300,000 and 187,500 shares of common stock for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
(15)
Segments and Geographic Areas
The Company manufactures and distributes one product line, fragrances and fragrance related products. The Company manages 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 sales of the prestige brand name fragrances and United States operations primarily represent the sale of specialty retail and mass market fragrances.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
Information on the Company’s operations by segments is as follows:
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
United States export sales were approximately $25.7 million, $14.0 million and $22.5 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Consolidated net sales to customers by region are as follows:
Consolidated net sales to customers in major countries are as follows:
(16)
Income Taxes
The Company or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, and local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2006. The French Tax Authorities commenced an examination of the French subsidiary’s income tax returns for 2006 through 2008 in the first quarter of 2010 that was completed early 2011. As of December 31, 2010, no significant adjustments were reported by the French Tax Authorities on the subsidiary’s income tax positions. Management is currently evaluating those proposed adjustments and if accepted, the Company does not anticipate the adjustments would result in a material change to its financial position.
The Company follows the provisions of uncertain tax positions as addressed in FASB Accounting Standards Codification 740-10-65-1. The Company did not recognize any increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and has no uncertain tax position at December 31, 2010. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties as a component of the provision for income taxes. No interest or penalties were recognized during the periods presented and there is no accrual for interest and penalties at December 31, 2010.
The components of income before income taxes consist of the following:
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
The provision for current and deferred income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following:
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows:
At December 31, 2010 state net operating loss carry-forwards, subject to applicable state apportionment, for New York State and New York City tax purposes of approximately $7.2 million and for New Jersey tax purposes of approximately $5.2 million expire at various dates through 2012. Valuation allowances had been provided on the potential benefit of such state net operating loss carry-forwards as it was determined that future tax benefits from option compensation deductions might prevent the net operating loss carry-forwards from being fully utilized. In 2010, 2009 and 2008, $0.2 million, $0.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively of such valuation allowances were realized which are equal to the benefits realized from the utilization of net operating loss carry-forwards. The amount realized and any future realization of the valuation allowance is credited to additional paid-in capital.
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
In addition, valuation allowances of $0.9 million and $0.8 million have been provided in 2010 and 2009, respectively, against certain foreign net operating loss carry-forwards, as it was determined that future profitable operations from certain foreign subsidiaries might not be sufficient to realize the full amount of net operating loss carry-forwards recognized. In 2008, one of our foreign subsidiaries was merged into IPSA and as a result of the merger the Company recognized a tax benefit of $0.7 million from the utilization of certain foreign operating loss carry-forwards including those for which valuation allowances had been previously recorded.
No further valuation allowances have been provided as management believes that it is more likely than not that the asset will be realized in the reduction of future taxable income.
The Company has not provided for U.S. deferred income taxes on $182 million of undistributed earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 since the Company intends to reinvest most of these earnings in its foreign operations indefinitely and the Company believes it has sufficient foreign tax credits available to offset any potential tax on amounts that have been and are planned to be repatriated.
Differences between the United States Federal statutory income tax rate and the effective income tax rate were as follows:
(17)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income consists of the following:
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands except share and per share data)
(18)
Net Income Attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. and Transfers from the Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule II
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
(In thousands)
(a)
Write off of bad debts.
(b)
Represents actual returns.
(c)
Disposal of inventory
(d)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
See accompanying reports of independent registered public accounting firms.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ Jean Madar
Chairman of the Board of Directors
March 8, 2011
Jean Madar
and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Russell Greenberg
Chief Financial and Accounting Officer
March 8, 2011
Russell Greenberg
and Director
/s/ Philippe Benacin
Director
February 28, 2011
Philippe Benacin
/s/ Philippe Santi
Director
March 1, 2011
Philippe Santi
/s/ Francois Heilbronn
Director
March 1, 2011
Francois Heilbronn
/s/ Jean Levy
Director
March 7, 2011
Jean Levy
/s/ Robert Bensoussan-Torres
Director
March 8, 2011
Robert Bensoussan-Torres
/s/ Serge Rosinoer
Director
March 1, 2011
Serge Rosinoer
/s/ Patrick Choël
Director
February 27, 2011
Patrick Choël
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2005:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.124
Fourth Modification of Lease, portion of 15th Floor, 551 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.127
Avenant No. 1 Au Contrat de Licence Exclusive du 20 Juin 1997 entre ST Dupont, S.A. et Inter Parfums, S.A., dated 20 March 2006- French original (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.127 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.127.1
Amendment No. 1 to Exclusive License of 20 June 1997 between ST Dupont, S.A. et Inter Parfums, S.A., dated 20 March 2006- English translation (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.127.1 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.128
License Agreement Between Van Cleef & Arpels Logistics SA, and Inter Parfums, S.A., entered into on June 19, 2006 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.128 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.128.1
Addendum No. 1 to License Agreement Between Van Cleef & Arpels Logistics SA, and Inter Parfums, S.A
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2006:
Exhibit No.
Description
3.5
Articles of Incorporation of Inter Parfums, Limited
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.129
Agreement between Inter Parfums, S.A. and BNP Paribas, S.A. dated 3 December 2006 - French original
10.129.1
Agreement between Inter Parfums, S.A. and BNP Paribas, S.A. dated 3 December 2006 - English translation
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.130
Agreement for Technical Assistance between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007 - French Original
(Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.130 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.130.1
Agreement for Technical Assistance between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007 - English Translation
(Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.130.1 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.131
Coexistence Agreement between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007- French Original
10.131.1
Coexistence Agreement between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007- English Translation
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2007:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.132
Manufacturing and License Agreement Between Retail Brand Alliance, Inc., D/B/A Brooks Brothers - Licensor and Inter Parfums USA, LLL. - Licensee Dated November 2007
(Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.132 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
4.26
Addendum [France] to 2004 Stock Option Plan
4.28
Form of Option Agreement for Options Granted to Executive Officers on February 14, 2008 with Schedule Option Holders and Number of Options Granted
4.29
Form of Option Agreement for Options Granted to Executive Officers on February 14, 2008 under French Addendum to Stock Option Plan with Schedule Option Holders and Number of Options Granted
The following document heretofore filed with the Commission is incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.133
License Agreement by and among The Gap, Inc., Banana Republic LLC, Gap (Apparel) LLC, Gap (ITM), Inc., Banana Republic (Apparel) LLC, and Banana Republic (ITM), Inc. and Inter Parfums, Inc. and Inter Parfums USA, LLC (signed April 2008 but effective as of July 1, 2007) (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.133 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008:
Exhibit No.
Description
3.6
Organizational Documents of Inter Parfums (Suisse) SA (French original)
3.6.1
Organizational Documents of Inter Parfums (Suisse) SA (English translation)
10.134
Licence Agreement among Paul Smith Limited, Inter Parfums, S.A. and Inter Parfums, Inc. dated July 3, 2008, but signed on July 17, 2008 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.134 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.)
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.135
Bail Commercial situé au 2ème étage, 4/6 rond point des Champs Elysees, Paris, France, entre Dauchez Administrateur De Biens et Inter Parfums, S.A. [dated] le 21 janvier 2009 - [French original] (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.135 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.135.1
Commercial Lease for portion of the 2nd Floor, at 4/6 rond point des Champs Elysees, Paris, France, between Dauchez Property Administrators and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated January 21, 2009 -English translation] (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.135.1 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.136
Bail Commercial situé au 6ème étage, 4/6 rond point des Champs Elysees, Paris, France, entre Dauchez Administrateur De Biens et Inter Parfums, S.A. [dated] le 21 janvier 2009 - [French original] (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.136 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.136.1
Commercial Lease for portion of the 6th Floor, at 4/6 rond point des Champs Elysees, Paris, France, between Dauchez Property Administrators and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated January 21, 2009 - [English translation] (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.136.1 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
4.30
Form of Option Agreement for Options Granted to Executive Officers on December 31, 2008 with Schedule of Option Holders and Options Granted
List of Subsidiaries
Consent of Mazars LLP
31.1
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Financial Officer
32.1
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer
32.2
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer
The following document heretofore filed with the Commission is incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.137
Lease Extension Agreement between 14th Street Development, LLC and Nickel USA, Inc. dated June 8, 2009
The following document heretofore filed with the Commission is incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.138
Licence Agreement between J Choo Limited and Inter Parfums, S.A. signed on September 29, 2009 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.138 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009:
Exhibit No.
Description
3.1.1
Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated September 3, 1987
3.1.2
Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated July 31, 1992
3.1.3
Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated July 9, 1993
3.1.4
Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, dated July 13, 1999
3.1.5
Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, dated July 12, 2000
3.1.6
Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated August 6, 2004
3.2
Amended and Restated By-laws
4.20
1999 Stock Option Plan, as amended
4.22
2004 Stock Option Plan
10.25
Employment Agreement between the Company and Philippe Benacin dated July 29, 1991
10.26
Lease for portion of 15th Floor, 551 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
10.26.1
Third Modification of Lease dated June 17, 2002 between Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and Jean Philippe Fragrances, LLC (previously erroneously filed as exhibit no. 19.92 )
10.61
Lease for 60 Stults Road, South Brunswick, NJ between Forsgate Industrial Complex, a limited partnership, and Jean Philippe Fragrances, Inc. dated July 10, 1995
10.69
Exclusive License Agreement dated June 20, 1997 between S.T. Dupont, S.A. and Inter Parfums (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.70 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
10.70
License Agreement among Paul Smith Limited, Inter Parfums, S.A. and Jean-Philippe Fragrances, Inc. (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.70 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.104
Lease dated as of 1 March 2001 for 300 West 14th Street, New York, NY
10.106
Lease effective as of 1 April 2004 for 4-6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees, Ground and 1st Floor, Paris, France (French Original)
10.106.1
Lease effective as of 1 April 2004 for 4-6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees, Ground and 1st Floor, Paris, France (English Translation)
10.107
Lease effective as of 1 April 2004 for 4-6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees, 5th Floor-Left, Paris, France (French Original)
10.107.1
Lease effective as of 1 April 2004 for 4-6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees, 5th Floor-Left, Paris, France(English Translation)
10.110
Lease For 48 Rue Des Francs-Bourgeois, In Paris, 3rd District (French Original)
10.110.1
Lease For 48 Rue Des Francs-Bourgeois, In Paris,, 3rd District (English Translation)
10.112
Confidential Treatment Agreement among Burberry Ltd., Inter Parfums, S.A., Inter Parfums, Inc. and LV Capital USA, Inc., et al., dated October 12, 2004
10.113
Indemnity Agreement among Burberry Ltd., Inter Parfums, S.A. and Inter Parfums, Inc. dated October 12, 2004
The following additional documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009:
Exhibit No.
Description
3.3
Articles of Incorporation of Inter Parfums Holdings, S.A.
3.3.1
Articles of Incorporation of Inter Parfums Holdings, S.A. (English translation)
3.4
Articles of Incorporation of Inter Parfums, S.A.
3.4.1
Articles of Incorporation of Inter Parfums, S.A. (English translation)
4.21.3
2004 Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan, as amended
4.30
Form of Option Agreement for Options Granted to Executive Officers on December 31, 2009 with Schedule of Option Holders and Options Granted
10.139
License Agreement between Montblanc-Simplo Gmbh and Inter Parfums, S/.A. (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.139 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.140
Personal Care Agreement among The Gap, Inc., et al., and Inter Parfums, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Inter Parfums USA, LLC effective March 1, 2010 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.140 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
List of Subsidiaries
Consent of Mazars LLP
31.1
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Financial Officer
32.1
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer
32.2
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010:
Exhibit No.
Description
3.1
Interparfums Singapore Pte. Ltd Memorandum and Articles of Association
3.2
Interparfums Luxury Brands, Inc. Certificate of Incorporation
10.141
License Agreement with Betsey Johnson LLC (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.141 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.142
License Agreement with Nine West Development Corporation (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.142 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
The following documents heretofore filed with the Commission are incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010:
Exhibit No.
Description
10.143
Collaboration Agreement between Clarins U.S.A., Inc., and Interparfums Luxury Brands Inc. (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.143 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
10.144
Contrat de Bail Commercial et GEMFI and Inter Parfums, S.A. - French original - (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.144 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
10.144.1
Commercial Lease Agreement between GEMFI and Inter Parfums, S.A. - English translation- (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.144.1 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
The following documents, which have been previously filed, are filed again with this report:
Page
Exhibit No.
Description
Number
10.111
Licence Agreement among Burberry Ltd., Inter Parfums, S.A. and Inter Parfums, Inc. dated 12 October 2004 (Certain confidential information in Exhibit 10.111 has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
10.116
Logistics Service Contract (effective January 1, 2005) between Inter Parfums, S.A. and Sagatrans (French Original)
10.116.1
Logistics Service Contract (effective January 1, 2005) between Inter Parfums, S.A. and Sagatrans (English Translation)
10.119
Renouvellement de Bail Commercial entre Civile Immobiliere du 4/6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees et Inter Parfums, S.A., 30 Jun 2005, Locaux 4 eme etage droite (French original)
10.119.1
Renouvellement de Bail Commercial entre Civile Immobiliere du 4/6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees et Inter Parfums, S.A., 30 Jun 2005, Locaux 4 eme etage droite (English translation)
10.120
Renouvellement de Bail Commercial entre Civile Immobiliere du 4/6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees et Inter Parfums, S.A., 30 Jun 2005, Locaux 4 eme etage gauche (French original)
10.120.1
Renouvellement de Bail Commercial entre Civile Immobiliere du 4/6 Rond Point des Champs Elysees et Inter Parfums, S.A., 30 Jun 2005, Locaux 4 eme etage gauche (English translation)
The following documents are filed with this report:
Page
Exhibit No.
Description
Number
4.31
Form of Option Agreement for Options Granted to Executive Officers on December 31, 2010 with Schedule of Option Holders and Options Granted
10.145
Amendment Number 2 to Licence Agreement between Burberry Limited, Inter Parfums, S.A., and Inter Parfums, Inc. dated December 21, 2010 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.145 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
10.146
License Agreement between Boucheron Parfums, SAS and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated December 17, 2010 (Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.146 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc.).
10.147
$15 Million Master Promissory Note Dated as of February 1, 2011 in favor of Capital One, NA
List of Subsidiaries
23.1
Consent of WeiserMazars LLP
23.2
2009 Consent of Mazars LLP
31.1
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
Certification Required by Rule 13a-14 of Chief Financial Officer
32.1
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer
32.2
Certification Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Chief Executive Officer