UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(MARK ONE)

Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017.2022.

OR

Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for the transition period from ___________to ________.

Commission File No.0-16469

INTER PARFUMS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware13-3275609
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification No.)

551 Fifth AvenueNew YorkNew York10176
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)          (Zip Code)

(212) (212) 983-2640
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)

 

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

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.001 par value per shareIPARThe Nasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes ☒ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitiondefinitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “smaller reporting“emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large accelerated Filer ☐filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer ☐ (Do(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company
Emerging Growth company

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

At November 7, 2017,9, 2022, there were 31,186,74831,875,625 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share, outstanding.

 

 

INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

Page Number
Part I.Financial Information1
Part I.     Financial Information1
Item 1.Financial Statements
Item 1.  Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 20172022 and December 31, 201620212
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20172022 and September 30, 201620213
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended  September 30, 20172022 and September 30, 201620214
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Nine Months Ended  September 30, 20172022 and September 30, 201620215
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended  September 30, 20172022 and September 30, 201620216
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements7
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1517
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk3029
Item 4.Controls and Procedures3130
Part II.Other Information3130
Item 6. ExhibitsItem 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds31
SignaturesItem 6.Exhibits32
Signatures32

 

 

INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Part I. Financial Information

Item 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFinancial Statements

In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. We have condensed such financial statements in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Therefore, such financial statements do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing these consolidated financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued by filing with the SEC. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20162021, included in our annual report filed on Form 10-K.

The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 20172022, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

    
ASSETSASSETS  
 September 30,
2017
  December 31,
2016
  September 30,
2022
 December 31,
2021
 
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents $108,367  $161,828  $41,277  $159,613 
Short-term investments  122,402   94,202   135,443   160,014 
Accounts receivable, net  159,434   104,819   220,112   159,281 
Inventories  134,280   96,977   283,237   198,914 
Receivables, other  1,341   7,433   8,050   10,308 
Other current assets  8,885   6,240   19,310   21,375 
Income tax receivable  548   626 
Income taxes receivable  211   210 
Total current assets  535,257   472,125   707,640   709,715 
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net  10,321   10,076 
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net  153,246   149,352 
Right-of-use assets, net  27,834   33,728 
Trademarks, licenses and other intangible assets, net  200,841   183,868   189,273   214,047 
Deferred tax assets  11,071   8,090   10,344   7,936 
Other assets  8,183   8,250   22,857   30,586 
Total assets $765,673  $682,409  $1,111,194  $1,145,364 
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 
Current liabilities:                
Current portion of long-term debt $24,016  $21,498  $12,593  $15,911 
Current portion of lease liabilities  4,852   6,014 
Accounts payable – trade  54,449   49,507   81,415   81,980 
Accrued expenses  63,113   62,609   132,834   136,677 
Income taxes payable  10,970   3,331   16,820   4,328 
Dividends payable  5,301   5,293 
Total current liabilities  157,849   142,238   248,514   244,910 
Long-term debt, less current portion  41,554   53,064 
Deferred tax liability  3,741   3,449 
        
Long–term debt, less current portion  107,942   132,902 
Lease liabilities, less current portion  24,590   29,220 
        
Equity:                
Inter Parfums, Inc. shareholders’ equity:                
Preferred stock, $.001 par; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued      

Common stock, $.001 par; authorized 100,000,000 shares; outstanding 31,182,458 and 31,138,318 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

  31   31 
Preferred stock, $.001 par; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued      

Common stock, $.001 par; authorized 100,000,000 shares; outstanding 31,875,625 and 31,830,420 shares at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively

  32   32 
Additional paid-in capital  64,645   63,103   85,660   87,132 
Retained earnings  424,545   402,714   618,884   560,663 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (23,061)  (57,982)  (92,405)  (38,432)
Treasury stock, at cost, 9,864,805 common shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively  (37,475)  (37,475)
Treasury stock, at cost, 9,864,805 shares at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021  (37,475)  (37,475)
Total Inter Parfums, Inc. shareholders’ equity  428,685   370,391   574,696   571,920 
Noncontrolling interest  133,844   113,267   155,452   166,412 
Total equity  562,529   483,658   730,148   738,332 
Total liabilities and equity $765,673  $682,409  $1,111,194  $1,145,364 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

               
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
             
Net sales $280,462  $262,696  $775,865  $668,797 
                 
Cost of sales  98,562   95,269   281,525   243,772 
                 
Gross margin  181,900   167,427   494,340   425,025 
                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  117,424   99,788   323,249   262,379 
                 
Impairment loss           2,393 
                 
Income from operations  64,476   67,639   171,091   160,253 
                 
Other expenses (income):                
Interest expense  682   1,697   2,589   3,344 
(Gain) loss on foreign currency  273   (613)  (2,245)  (2,169)
Interest and investment income  (3,343)  (233)  (2,341)  (1,388)
Other (income) expense  346   (36)  (98)  (135)
                 
 Nonoperating Income (Expense)  (2,042)  815   (2,095)  (348)
                 
Income before income taxes  66,518   66,824   173,186   160,601 
                 
Income taxes  13,221   16,997   39,078   45,112 
                 
Net income  53,297   49,827   134,108   115,489 
                 
         Less:  Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest  11,874   11,511   29,769   26,854 
                 
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. $41,423  $38,316  $104,339  $88,635 
                 
Earnings per share:                
                 
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common shareholders:                
Basic $1.30  $1.21  $3.28  $2.80 
Diluted $1.30  $1.20  $3.26  $2.79 
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:                
Basic  31,860   31,659   31,848   31,648 
Diluted  31,968   31,807   31,977   31,793 
                 
Dividends declared per share $0.50  $0.25  $1.50  $0.75 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

               
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
Comprehensive income:                
                 
Net income $53,297  $49,827  $134,108  $115,489 
                 
Other comprehensive income:                
                 
Net derivative instrument gain (loss), net of tax  1,315   (609)  (173)  (703)
                 
Transfer from OCI into earnings        992    
                 
Translation adjustments, net of tax  (32,944)  (15,396)  (79,015)  (33,203)
                 
Comprehensive income  21,668   33,822   55,912   81,583 
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests:                
                 
Net income  11,874   11,511   29,769   26,854 
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):                
                 
Net derivative instrument gain (loss), net of tax  362   (166)  (49)  (192)
                 
Translation adjustments, net of tax  (10,012)  (3,974)  (24,174)  (10,389)
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests  2,224   7,371   5,546   16,273 
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. $19,444  $26,451  $50,366  $65,310 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2022  2021 
       
Common stock, beginning and end of period $32  $32 
   -    -  
   32   32 
Additional paid-in capital, beginning of period  87,132   75,708 
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options  1,816   1,727 
Share-based compensation  1,017   1,175 
Purchase of subsidiary shares  (4,305)   
Shares issued for license acquisition     5,000 
Transfer of subsidiary shares purchased     (540)
Additional paid-in capital, end of period  85,660   83,070 
         
Retained earnings, beginning of period  560,663   503,567 
Net income  104,339   88,635 
Dividends  (47,782)  (23,740)
Share-based compensation  1,664   892 
Retained earnings, end of period  618,884   569,354 
         
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of   period  (38,432)  (5,997)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax  (54,841)  (22,814)
Transfer from other comprehensive income into earnings  992    
Net derivative instrument loss, net of tax  (124)  (511)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period  (92,405)  (29,322)
   (37,475)    (37,475)  
   -   - 
Treasury stock, beginning and end of period  (37,475)  (37,475)
         
Noncontrolling interest, beginning of period  166,412   166,615 
Net income  29,769   26,854 
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax  (24,174)  (10,389)
Net derivative instrument loss, net of tax  (49)  (192)
Share-based compensation (adjustment)  (353)  (69)
Purchase of subsidiary shares  (152)   
Transfer of subsidiary shares purchased  55   1,153 
Dividends  (16,056)  (9,836)
Noncontrolling interest, end of period  155,452   174,136 
   738,332    702,450  
   134,108    115,489 
Total equity $730,148  $759,795 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

        
  Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2022  2021 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $134,108  $115,489 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  10,936   7,273 
Provision for doubtful accounts  2,004   1,369 
Noncash stock compensation  2,353   2,158 
Share of income of equity investment  (98)  (135)
Impairment loss     2,393 
Noncash lease expense  4,074   6,953 
Deferred tax provision (benefit)  (3,658)  739 
Change in fair value of derivatives  1,348   1,844 
Changes in:        
Accounts receivable  (89,605)  (79,112)
Inventories  (109,377)  (3,727)
Other assets  2,615   (13,460)
Operating lease liabilities  (3,887)  (6,169)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  26,406   41,830 
Income taxes, net  14,606   23,816 
         
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (8,175)  101,261 
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Purchases of short-term investments  (2,862)  (41,406)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments  5,346   10,753 
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements  (32,615)  (131,322)
Payment for intangible assets acquired  (3,757)  (858)
         
Net cash used in investing activities  (33,888)  (162,833)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt     158,992 
Repayment of long-term debt  (14,210)  (38,232)
Proceeds from exercise of options  1,816   1,727 
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest  (4,402)   
Dividends paid  (47,782)  (23,741)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest  (16,056)  (9,831)
         
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  (80,634)  88,915 
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  (4,413)  (7,934)
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (127,110)  19,409 
         
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period  168,387   169,681 
         
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $41,227  $189,090 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:        
Cash paid for:        
Interest $2,091  $1,582 
Income taxes  27,718   21,103 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
             
Net sales $169,531  $157,622  $441,725  $386,301 
                 
Cost of sales  66,059   62,790   164,240   145,723 
                 
Gross margin  103,472   94,832   277,485   240,578 
                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  70,309   62,529   203,676   179,285 
                 
Income from operations  33,163   32,303   73,809   61,293 
                 
Other expenses (income):                
Interest expense  495   515   1,494   2,181 
Loss on foreign currency  335   334   1,308   388 
Interest income  (615)  (765)  (2,788)  (2,722)
                 
   215   84   14   (153)
                 
Income before income taxes  32,948   32,219   73,795   61,446 
                 
Income taxes  10,845   10,740   24,314   22,790 
                 
Net income  22,103   21,479   49,481   38,656 
                 
 Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest  5,026   5,240   12,287   9,252 
                 
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. $17,077  $16,239  $37,194  $29,404 
                 
Earnings per share:                
                 
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common shareholders:                
 Basic $0.55  $0.52  $1.19  $0.95 
 Diluted $0.55  $0.52  $1.19  $0.94 
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:                
 Basic  31,175   31,080   31,163   31,058 
 Diluted  31,307   31,171   31,281   31,138 
                 
                 
Dividends declared per share $0.17  $0.15  $0.51  $0.45 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Comprehensive income:                
                 
 Net income $22,103  $21,479  $49,481  $38,656 
                 
 Other comprehensive income:                
                 
Net derivative instrument gain (loss), net of tax  (591)     30    
                 
Transfer from OCI into earnings        22    
                 
Translation adjustments, net of tax  15,143   2,391   48,715   10,504 
                 
Comprehensive income  36,655   23,870   98,248   49,160 
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests:                
                 
 Net income  5,026   5,240   12,287   9,252 
                 
 Other comprehensive income:                
                 
Net derivative instrument gain (loss), net of tax  (160)     8    
                 
Transfer from OCI into earnings        5    
                 
Translation adjustments, net of tax  4,367   698   13,833   3,141 
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests  9,233   5,938   26,133   12,393 
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. $27,422  $17,932  $72,115  $36,767 
                 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016 
       
Common stock, beginning and end of period $31  $31 
         
Additional paid-in capital, beginning of period  63,103   62,030 
 Shares issued upon exercise of stock options  839   1,235 
 Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests     (1,670)
 Share based compensation  703   630 
 Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interest     (154)
 Additional paid-in capital, end of period  64,645   62,071 
         
 Retained earnings, beginning of period  402,714   388,434 
 Net income  37,194   29,404 
 Dividends  (15,899)  (13,980)
 Share based compensation  536    
 Retained earnings, end of period  424,545   403,858 
         
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period  (57,982)  (48,091)
 Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax  34,882   7,363 
 Transfer from other comprehensive income into earnings  17    
 Net derivative instrument gain, net of tax  22    
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period  (23,061)  (40,728)
         
 Treasury stock, beginning and end of period  (37,475)  (36,817)
         
 Noncontrolling interest, beginning of period  113,267   110,800 
 Net income  12,287   9,252 
 Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax  13,833   3,141 
 Transfer from other comprehensive income into earnings  5    
 Net derivative instrument gain, net of tax  8    
 Share based compensation  391    
 Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest     (800)
 Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interest     1,603 
 Dividends  (5,947)  (4,863)
 Noncontrolling interest, end of period  133,844   119,133 
         
Total equity $562,529  $507,548 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $49,481  $38,656 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  7,377   7,113 
Provision for doubtful accounts  283   231 
Share based compensation  1,558   706 
Deferred tax benefit  (2,051)  (2,556)
Change in fair value of derivatives  (1,869)  314 
Changes in:        
Accounts receivable  (43,163)  (48,735)
Inventories  (27,345)  (4,979)
Other assets  542   71 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  (8,145)  (7,784)
Income taxes, net  7,203   4,391 
         
Net cash used in operating activities  (16,129)  (12,572)
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Purchases of short-term investments  (25,988)  (48,629)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments  10,033   15,621 
Purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements  (2,253)  (4,260)
Payment for intangible assets acquired  (764)  (642)
Proceeds from sale of trademark  5,886    
         
Net cash used in investing activities  (13,086)  (37,910)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Repayments of long-term debt  (16,567)  (16,567)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  839   1,235 
Proceeds from sale of shares of subsidiary     1,449 
Dividends paid  (15,891)  (13,349)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest  (5,947)  (4,863)
Purchase of stock of subsidiary     (2,470)
         
Net cash used in financing activities  (37,566)  (34,565)
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  13,320   4,032 
         
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (53,461)  (81,015)
         
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period  161,828   176,967 
         
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $108,367  $95,952 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:        
Cash paid for:        
Interest $1,351  $1,758 
Income taxes  16,823   18,881 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1.Significant Accounting Policies:

 

The accounting policies we follow are set forth in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2016. We also discuss such policies in Part I, Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in this Form 10-Q.2021.

 

2.Recent Accounting Pronouncements:Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic:

 

A novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) surfaced in late 2019 and in March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)response, various national, state, and local governments issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)decrees prohibiting certain businesses from operating and certain classes of workers from reporting to improve accounting for hedging activities. The objective of the ASU is to improve the financial reporting of hedging relationships in order to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements and to make certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of hedge accounting guidance. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the standard to determine the impact of its adoption on our consolidated financial statements.work.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued an ASURetail store closings, event cancellations and a shutdown of international air travel brought our sales to eliminate the diversity in practice related to the classification of certain cash receiptsa virtual standstill and payments in the statement of cash flows, by adding or clarifying guidance on eight specific cash flow issues. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted. We have evaluated the standard and determined that there will be no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued an ASU which requires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities arising from operating leases on the balance sheet. This ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018 usingcaused a modified retrospective approach, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the standard to determine the impact of its adoption on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued an ASU that requires all deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. This ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In January 2017, the Company adopted the standard retrospectively, which resulted in reclassifications among accounts on the consolidated balance sheet, but had no othersignificant unfavorable impact on our results of operations financial condition or cash flows. The effectin 2020.

Business significantly improved in the second half of 2020 and continued to improve throughout 2021 and thus far in 2022, as retail stores reopened, and consumers increased online purchasing. While we expect this trend to continue, the introduction of variants of COVID-19 in various parts of the adoptionworld has caused the temporary re-implementation of governmental restrictions to prevent further spread of the virus. In addition, international air travel remains curtailed in many jurisdictions due to both governmental restrictions and consumer health concerns. While COVID-19 has significantly restricted international travel, the travel retail business is beginning to pick up. We remain confident that travel retail will once again be a source of growth over the long-term. Lastly, the improved economy has put significant strains on prior periods wasour supply chain causing disruptions affecting the procurement of components, the ability to transport goods, and related cost increases. These disruptions have come at a reclassificationtime when demand for our product lines has never been stronger or more sustained. We have been addressing this issue since the beginning of 2021, by ordering well in advance of need and in larger quantities. Since 2021, we have strived to carry more inventory overall, source the same components from current assetsmultiple suppliers and when possible, manufacture products closer to noncurrent assetswhere they are sold. We do not expect the supply chain bottlenecks to begin lifting until the second half of approximately $8 million.2023. Therefore, despite recent business improvement, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic might continue to have adverse effects on our results of our operations, financial position and cash flows through at least the first half of 2023.

3.Recent Agreements:

Salvatore Ferragamo

 

In May 2014,October 2021, we closed on a transaction agreement with Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A., whereby an exclusive and worldwide license was granted for the FASBproduction and distribution of Ferragamo brand perfumes. Our rights under this license are subject to certain minimum advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. The license became effective in October 2021 and will last for 10 years with a 5-year optional term, subject to certain conditions.

With respect to the management and coordination of activities related to the license agreement, the Company operates through a wholly-owned Italian subsidiary based in Florence, that was acquired from Salvatore Ferragamo on October 1, 2021. The acquisition together with the license agreement was accounted for as an asset acquisition.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on October 1, 2021. All amounts have been translated to U.S. dollars at the October 1, 2021 exchange rate.

(In thousands)

Inventories $17,805 
Trademarks and licenses  15,880 
Other assets  3,033 
     
Assets acquired  36,718 
     
Liabilities assumed  (958)
Total consideration $35,760 

Emanuel Ungaro

In October 2021, we also entered into a 10-year exclusive global licensing agreement with a 5-year optional term subject to certain conditions, with Emanuel Ungaro Italia S.r.l, for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances and fragrance related products, under the Emanuel Ungaro brand. Our rights under this license are subject to certain minimum advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry.

Donna Karan and DKNY

In September 2021, we entered into a long-term global licensing agreement for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances and fragrance related products under the Donna Karan and DKNY brands. Our rights under this license are subject to certain minimum advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. With this agreement, we are gaining several well-established and valuable fragrance franchises, most notably Donna Karan Cashmere Mist and DKNY Be Delicious, as well as a significant loyal consumer base around the world. In connection with the grant of license, we issued 65,342 shares of Inter Parfums, Inc. common stock valued at $5.0 million to the licensor. The exclusive license became effective July 1, 2022, and we are planning to launch new fragrances under these brands in 2024.

Land and Building Acquisition - Future Headquarters in Paris

In April 2021, Interparfums SA, our 73% owned French Subsidiary, completed the acquisition of its headquarters at 10 rue de Solférino in the 7th arrondissement of Paris from the property developer. This is an ASU which supersededoffice complex combining three buildings connected by two inner courtyards, and consists of approximately 40,000 total sq. ft.

The purchase price includes the most current revenue recognition requirements. This new revenue recognition standard requires entities to recognize revenuecomplete renovation of the site and includes the purchase of several apartments in a way that depicts the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expectssurrounding area to be entitledused as additional office space. As of September 30, 2022, $135.5 million of the purchase price, including approximately $4.1 million of acquisition costs, is included in property, equipment and leasehold improvements on the accompanying balance sheet as of September 30, 2022. The purchase price has been allocated approximately $55.9 million to in exchange for those goods or services.land and $79.6 million to the building. The new standard alsobuilding, which was delivered on February 28, 2022, includes enhanced disclosure requirements. This guidance is effective for annualthe building structure, development of the property, façade waterproofing, general and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for annual periods after December 31, 2016. We have evaluated the standardtechnical installations and determinedinterior fittings that there will be no material impactdepreciated over a range of 7 to 50 years. The Company has elected to depreciate the building cost based on our consolidated financial statements.the useful lives of its components. Approximately $3.4 million of cash held in escrow is included in property, equipment and leasehold improvements on the accompanying balance sheet as of September 30, 2022.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The acquisition was financed by a 10-year €120 million (approximately $117 million) bank loan which bears interest at one-month Euribor plus 0.75%. Approximately €80 million of the variable rate debt was swapped for variable interest rate debt with a maximum rate of 2% per annum.

4.Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

 

There are no other recent accounting pronouncements issued but not yet adopted that would have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

3.5.Inventories:

 

Inventories consist of the following:

(In thousands) September 30, 
2022
  December 31,
2021
 
Raw materials and component parts $134,002  $111,312 
Finished goods  149,235   87,602 
         
Inventories $283,237  $198,914 

(In thousands) September 30, 
2017
  December 31, 2016 
Raw materials and component parts $43,261  $36,821 
Finished goods  91,019   60,156 
         
  $134,280  $96,977 

 

4.6.Fair Value Measurement:

 

The following tables present our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value.

     Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2017 
     Quoted Prices in  Significant Other  Significant 
     Active Markets for  Observable  Unobservable 
     Identical Assets  Inputs  Inputs 
  Total  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
Assets:            
Short-term investments $122,402  $  $122,402  $ 
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts accounted for using hedge accounting  1,230       1,230     
                 
  $123,632  $  $123,632  $ 
Liabilities:                
Interest rate swap $628  $  $628  $ 
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts not accounted for using hedge accounting  310      310    
Interest rate swap $938  $  $938  $ 

     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 
     Quoted Prices in  Significant Other  Significant 
     Active Markets for  Observable  Unobservable 
     Identical Assets  Inputs  Inputs 
  Total  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
Assets:            
 Short-term investments $94,202  $  $94,202  $ 
                 
Liabilities:                
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts accounted for using hedge accounting $181  $  $181  $ 
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts not accounted for using hedge accounting  418      418    
Interest rate swap  908      908    
  $1,507  $  $1,507  $ 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

               
     Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2022 
     Quoted Prices in  Significant Other  Significant 
     Active Markets for  Observable  Unobservable 
     Identical Assets  Inputs  Inputs 
  Total  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
Assets:            
Short-term investments $135,444  $16,248  $119,196  $ 
Interest rate swaps  6,066      6,066    
                 
Total assets $141,510  $16,248  $125,262  $ 
Liabilities:                
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts accounted for using hedge accounting $1,840  $  $1,840  $ 
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts not accounted for using hedge accounting  7,154      7,154    
                 
Total liabilities $8,994  $  $8,994  $ 

               
     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021 
     Quoted Prices in  Significant Other  Significant 
     Active Markets for  Observable  Unobservable 
     Identical Assets  Inputs  Inputs 
  Total  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
Assets:            
Short-term investments $160,014  $24,506  $135,508  $ 
Liabilities:                
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts accounted for using hedge accounting $1,982  $  $1,982  $ 
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts not accounted for using hedge accounting  63      63    
Interest rate swaps  (234)     (234)   
                 
Total liabilities $1,811  $  $1,811  $ 

 

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents including money market funds, short-term investments, accounts receivable, other receivables, andcash held in escrow, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximatesapproximate 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 debt with the same remaining maturities and is approximately equal to its carrying value.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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.

 

5.7.Derivative Financial Instruments:

 

The Company enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge exposure related to receivables denominated in a foreign currency and occasionally to manage risks related to future sales expected to be denominated in a foreign currency. 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. 

 

In connection with the May 2015 Rochas brandApril 2021 acquisition $108of the office building complex in Paris, €120 million of the purchase price was paid in cash on the closing date and was financed entirely through a 5-year10-year term loan. As the payment at closing was due in dollars and we had planned to finance it with debt in euro, theThe Company entered into foreign currency forwardinterest rate swap contracts related to secure80 million of the exchangeloan, effectively exchanging the variable interest rate for the $108 million purchase price at $1.067 per 1 euro.to a variable rate not to exceed 2%. This derivative was designatedinstrument is recorded at fair value and qualified as a cash flow hedge.changes in fair value are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

 

Gains and losses in derivatives designated as hedges are accumulated in other comprehensive income (loss) and gains and losses in derivatives not designated as hedges are included in (gain) loss on foreign currency on the accompanying income statements. Such gains and losses were immaterial for both the nine months ended September 30, 20172022 and 2016. Interest expense includes a gain (loss) of $0.4 million and ($0.2) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 respectively, relating to the interest rate swap.2021.

All derivative instruments are reported as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet measured at fair value. The valuation of interest rate swaps as of September 30, 2017, resulted in a liability which is included in long-term debtother assets on the accompanying balance sheets. The valuation of foreign currency forward exchange contracts not accounted for using hedge accounting at September 30, 2017,2022, resulted in a net liability and is included in accrued expenses on the accompanying balance sheet.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

At September 30, 2017,2022, we had foreign currency contracts in the form of forward exchange contracts in the amount of approximately U.S. $22.6$90.0 million, GB £2.0 million and GB £11.5JPY ¥50.0 million, which bothall have maturities of less than one year.

 

6.Accrued Expenses:

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

7.8.Share BasedLeases:

The Company leases its offices and warehouses, vehicles, and certain office equipment, substantially all of which are classified as operating leases. The Company currently has no material financing leases. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating lease assets and obligations are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term.

In determining lease asset value, the Company considers fixed or variable payment terms, prepayments, incentives, and options to extend or terminate, depending on the lease. Renewal, termination or purchase options affect the lease term used for determining lease asset value only if the option is reasonably certain to be exercised. The Company generally uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the lease commencement date for the location in which the lease is held in determining the present value of lease payments.

As of September 30, 2022, the weighted average remaining lease term was 6.0 years and the weighted average discount rate used to determine the operating lease liability was 2.6%. Rental expense related to operating leases was $1.2 million and $4.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, as compared to $1.9 million and $6.8 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Operating lease payments included in operating cash flows totaled $3.9 million and $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and noncash additions to operating lease assets totaled $0.5 million and $14.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

9.Share-Based Payments:

 

The Company maintains a stock option programsprogram 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-yearfive-year period. The fair value of shares vested for bothduring the nine months ended September 30, 20172022 and 20162021 aggregated $0.05 million.$0.11 million and $0.09 million, respectively. Compensation cost, net of forfeitures, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. Forfeitures are estimated based on historic trends. It is generally our policy to issue new shares upon exercise of stock options.

 

The following table sets forth information with respect to nonvested options for the nine month periodmonths ended September 30, 2017:2022:

 

 Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value  Number of Shares Weighted Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
 
Nonvested options – beginning of period  401,440  $7.14   209,510  $13.45 
Nonvested options granted  7,000  $8.04       
Nonvested options vested or forfeited  (18,145) $7.01   (10,460) $12.14 
Nonvested options – end of period  390,295  $7.16   199,050  $13.52 

 

Share based

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Share-based payment expense decreased income before income taxes by $0.54$0.47 million and $1.56$2.35 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, respectively, as compared to $0.28$0.71 million and $0.70$2.16 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Share basedShare-based payment expense decreased income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. by $0.29$0.34 million and $0.86$1.52 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, respectively, as compared to $0.16$0.48 million and $0.42$1.42 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year.

 

The following table summarizes stock option information as of September 30, 2017:2022:

 

  Shares  Weighted Average Exercise Price 
       
Outstanding at January 1, 2017  684,540  $26.94 
Options granted  7,000   35.72 
Options forfeited  (12,080)  29.70 
Options exercised  (44,140)  19.02 
         
Outstanding at September 30, 2017  635,320  $27.54 
         
Options exercisable  245,025  $25.13 
Options available for future grants  1,086,735     

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  Shares  Weighted Average Exercise Price 
       
Outstanding at January 1, 2022  524,900  $57.58 
Options forfeited  (1,480)  67.41 
Options exercised  (45,205)  40.16 
         
Outstanding at September 30, 2022  478,215  $59.20 
         
Options exercisable  279,165  $54.40 
Options available for future grants  614,015     

 

As of September 30, 2017,2022, the weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding is 3.232.12 years (1.99(1.76 years for options exercisable),; the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and options exercisable is $8.7$7.8 million and $4.0$5.9 million, respectively,respectively; and unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options outstanding aggregated $2.2$1.9 million.

 

Cash proceeds, tax benefits and intrinsic value related to stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 20172022 and September 30, 20162021 were as follows:

 

(In thousands) September 30, 
2017
 September 30, 
2016
  September 30, 
2022
 September 30, 
2021
 
          
Cash proceeds from stock options exercised $

839

  $1,235  $1,816  $1,727 
Tax benefits  135      320   240 
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised  804   947   2,105   1,562 

 

The weighted average fair values of the options granted by Inter Parfums, Inc. during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 20162021 were $8.04 and $6.50$11.35 per share respectively, on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of options granted.

There were no options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for the periodsperiod ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are2021 is set forth in the following table:

 

  September 30, 
2017
  September 30, 
2016
 
       
Weighted average expected stock-price volatility  29%  33%
Weighted average expected option life  5 years   5 years 
Weighted average risk-free interest rate  1.9%  1.4%
Weighted average dividend yield  2.1%  2.2%
September 30, 
2021
Weighted average expected stock-price volatility25%
Weighted average expected option life5 years
Weighted average risk-free interest rate0.4%
Weighted average dividend yield1.6%

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Expected volatility is estimated based on historic volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected term of the option is estimated based on historic data. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the 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 increases.continues to increase.

 

In September 2016,December 2018, Interparfums SA our 73% owned subsidiary in Paris, approved a plan to grant an aggregate of 15,10026,600 shares of its stock to employees with no performance condition requirement, and an aggregate of 133,000 shares to officers and managers, subject to certain corporate performance conditions. The corporate performance conditions were met and therefore in June 2022, 211,955shares, adjusted for stock splits, were distributed. The aggregate cost of the grant of approximately $4.8 million was recognized as compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the requisite three-year service period.

In March 2022, Interparfums SA approved an additional plan to grant an aggregate of 88,400 shares to all Interparfums SA employees and corporate officers having more than six months of employment at grant date, subject to certain corporate performance conditions. The shares, subject to adjustment for stock splits, will be distributed in September 2019 so longJune 2025 and will follow the same guidelines as the individual is employed by Interparfums SA at the time, and in the case of officers and managers, only to the extent that the performance conditions have been met. Once distributed, the shares will be unrestricted and the employees will be permitted to trade their shares.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 2018 plan.

 

The fair value of the grant of €22.46 per share (approximately $26.50 per share) hashad been determined based on the quoted sharestock price of Interparfums SA shares as reported by the NYSE Euronext on the date of grant. The estimated number of shares to be distributed of 137,38166,905 has been determined taking into account employee turnover. The aggregate cost of the grant of €3.1approximately $3.2 million (approximately $3.7 million) will be recognized as compensation cost by Interparfums SA on a straight-line basis over the requisite three and a quarter year service period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, $0.9 million of compensation cost has been recognized in connection with this plan.

 

ToSimilar to the December 2018 plan, in order to avoid dilution of the Company’s ownership of Interparfums SA, all shares distributed or to be distributed pursuant to this planthese plans will be pre-existing shares of Interparfums SA, purchased in the open market by Interparfums SA. As of December 31, 2016, 108,348 shares have been acquired in the open market at an aggregate cost of $2.9 million, and such amount has been classified as an equity transaction on the accompanying balance sheet. No additional shares were purchased duringDuring the nine months ended September 30, 2017.2022, the Company acquired 63,281 shares at an aggregate cost of $3.0 million.

All share purchases and issuances have been classified as equity transactions on the accompanying balance sheet.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

8.10.Net Income Attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. Common Shareholders:

 

Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. per common share (“basic EPS”) is computed by dividing net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. per share assuming dilution (“diluted EPS”), is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding, plus the incremental shares outstanding assuming the exercise of dilutive stock options using the treasury stock method.

The reconciliation between the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations is as follows:

 

           
 Three months ended Nine months ended  Three months ended Nine months ended 
(In thousands) September 30, September 30,  September 30, September 30, 
 2017 2016 2017 2016  2022 2021 2022 2021 
Numerator:                  
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. $17,077  $16,239  $37,194  $29,404  $41,422  $38,316  $104,339  $88,635 
Denominator:                                
Weighted average shares  31,175   31,080   31,163   31,058   31,860   31,659   31,848   31,648 
Effect of dilutive securities:                                
Stock options  132   91   118   80   108   148   128   145 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share  31,307   31,171   31,281   31,138   31,968   31,807   31,976   31,793 
                                
Earnings per share:                                
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common shareholders:                                
Basic $0.55  $0.52  $1.19  $0.95  $1.30  $1.21  $3.28  $2.80 
Diluted  0.55   0.52   1.19   0.94   1.30   1.20   3.26   2.79 

 

Not included in the above computations isare the effect of antidilutive potential common shares which consist of outstanding options to purchase 0.22 million shares and 0.310.15 million shares of common stock for theboth three and nine months ended September 30, 20172022, as compared to 0.17 and 2016, respectively, and 0.15 million and 0.250.23 million shares of common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016,2021, respectively.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

9.11.Segment 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. Both European operations and United States operations primarily represent the sale of prestige brand name fragrances.

Information on our operations by geographical areas is as follows:

 

(In thousands) Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
  Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
 
 2017 2016 2017 2016  2022 2021 2022 2021 
Net sales:                                
United States $35,690  $34,251  $81,977  $82,197  $82,183  $56,382  $229,129  $142,089 
Europe  134,639   123,405   361,172   304,217   198,318   206,087   546,787   527,004 
Eliminations  (798)  (34)  (1,424)  (113)  (39)  227   (51)  (296)
                                
 $169,531  $157,622  $441,725  $386,301  $280,462  $262,696  $775,865  $668,797 
                                
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.:                                
United States $3,668  $2,850  $5,134  $4,804  $10,881  $8,391  $27,386  $18,668 
Europe  13,409   13,389   32,060   24,600   30,542   29,925   76,953   69,967 
                                
 $17,077  $16,239  $37,194  $29,404  $41,423  $38,316  $104,339  $88,635 

 

       
(In thousands) September 30,  December 31, 
  2017  2016 
Total Assets:        
United States $98,747  $89,930 
Europe  676,519   602,077 
Eliminations of investment in subsidiary  (9,593)  (9,598)
         
  $765,673  $682,409 

10.Other Matters
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2022  2021 
Total Assets:        
United States $280,270  $247,703 
Europe  858,342   931,735 
Eliminations  (27,418)  (34,074)
  $1,111,194  $1,145,364 
         

 

License Renewal:

In May 2017, the Company, through its majority owned Paris based subsidiary, Interparfums SA, renewed its license agreement for an additional four years with Paul Smith for the creation, development, and distribution of fragrance products through December 2021, without any material changes in terms and conditions. Our initial 12-year license agreement with Paul Smith was signed in 1998, and had previously been extended through December 31, 2017.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Buyout of License:

In December 2016, the Company reached an agreement with the Balmain brand calling for Balmain to buyout the Balmain license agreement, effective December 31, 2016, in exchange for a payment aggregating $5.9 million. As a result of the buyout, the Company recognized a gain of $4.7 million as of December 31, 2016, and received the buyout payment in May 2017. As of March 31, 2017, the three month inventory sell-off period concluded and Balmain purchased all remaining inventory aggregating $1.4 million.

Settlement with French Tax Authorities:

As previously reported, the French Tax Authorities examined the 2012 tax return of Interparfums SA, and in August 2015 issued a $6.9 million tax adjustment. The main issues challenged by the French Tax Authorities related to the commission rate and royalty rate paid to Interparfums Singapore Pte. and Interparfums (Suisse) SARL, respectively. Due to the subjective nature of the issues involved, in April 2016, Interparfums SA reached an agreement in principle to settle the entire matter with the French Tax Authorities. The settlement required Interparfums SA to pay a tax assessment of $1.9 million covering the issues for not only the 2012 tax year, but also covering the issues for the tax years ended 2013 through 2015. The settlement, which was finalized by the French Tax Authorities in the first quarter of 2017, was accrued in March 2016.

11.Subsequent Event

In 2012, the French government introduced a 3% tax on dividends or deemed dividends for entities subject to French corporate income tax. On October 6, 2017 the French Constitutional Court released a decision declaring that the 3% tax on dividends or deemed dividends is unconstitutional. As a result of that decision, the Company has filed a claim for refund of approximately $3.3 million (€2.8 million) for these taxes paid since 2015. The French government has not yet determined if, how, or when they will reimburse companies who have filed claims. There is even discussion of additional tax measures to offset this cost. Therefore, due to the unknown factors involved in the potential reimbursement of the claim, the Company did not recognize the refund claim in the accompanying financial statements as of September 30, 2017. The Company will continue to monitor future events as they relate to this matter.

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Item 2:MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Forward Looking Information

 

Statements in this report which are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will” and “would” or similar words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements because actual events or results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of important factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed under the headings “Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in Inter Parfums’ annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20162021, and the reports Inter Parfums files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Inter Parfums does not intend to and undertakes no duty to update the information contained in this report.

Regulation S-K Item 10(e)

Regulation S-K Item 10(e), “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in commission filings,” prescribes the conditions for use of non-GAAP financial information in commission filings. Our reported results for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, include a provision of $1.9 million ($1.4 million net of noncontrolling interests) for income taxes resulting from a nonrecurring tax settlement. Due to the significance of this transaction, as well as its nonrecurring nature, exclusion of such amount in the non-GAAP financial measures provides a more complete disclosure and facilitates a more accurate comparison of current results to historic results. Based upon the foregoing, we believe that our presentation of the non-GAAP financial information beginning on page 27 of this Form 10-Q is an important supplemental measure of operating performance to investors.

 

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. Certain prestige fragrance products are produced and marketed by our European operations through our 73% owned subsidiary in Paris, Interparfums SA, which is also a publicly traded company as 27% of Interparfums SA shares trade on the NYSE Euronext.

 

We produce and distribute our European based fragrance products primarily under license agreements with brand owners, and European based fragrance product sales represented approximately 82%70% and 79% of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, respectively. We have built a portfolio of prestige brands, which includeBoucheron, Coach, Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Spade, Lanvin, Moncler, Montblanc, Paul Smith, Repetto, Rochas, S.T. Dupont, Rochas andVan Cleef & Arpels, whose products are distributed in over 100120 countries around the world.

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With respect to our largest brands, we own the Lanvin brand name for its class of trade, and license the Montblanc and Jimmy Choo brand names; for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, sales of product for these brands represented 12%, 22%, and 20% of net sales, respectively.

 

Through our United States operations, we also market fragrance and fragrance related products. United States operations represented 18%30% and 21% of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, respectively. These fragrance products are sold primarily pursuant to license or other agreements with the owners of theAbercrombie & Fitch, Agent Provocateur, Anna Sui, bebe, Dunhill, French Connection,Donna Karan, DKNY, Ferragamo, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la RentaandShanghai TangUngaro brands.

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. With respect to the Company’s largest brands, we license the Montblanc, Coach, Jimmy Choo and GUESS brand names.

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As a percentage of net sales, product sales for the Company’s largest brands were as follows:

  

Nine Months Ended  

September 30, 

 
  2022  2021 
       
Montblanc  19%  20%
Jimmy Choo  18%  19%
Coach  15%  17%
GUESS  11%  10%

 

Quarterly sales fluctuations are influenced by the timing of new product launches as well as the third and fourth quarter holiday season. In certain markets where we sell directly to retailers, seasonality is more evident. We primarily sell directly to retailers in France as well as through our own distribution subsidiaries in Italy, Germany, Spain and the United States.

 

We grow our business in two distinct ways. First, we grow by adding new brands to our portfolio, either through new licenses or other arrangements or out-right acquisitions of brands. Second, we grow through the introduction of new products and by supporting new and established products through advertising, merchandising and sampling as well as phasing out underperforming products so we can devote greater resources to those products with greater potential. 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 product for us and then deliver them to one of our distribution centers.

 

As with any global business, many aspects of our operations are subject to influences outside our control. We believe we have a well diversified and strong brand portfolio with global reach and potential. As part of our strategy, we also plan to continue to make investments behind fast-growing markets and channels to grow market share.

For the past several years, the economic and political uncertainty and financial market volatility in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and China had a minor negative impact on our business, however our sales in these regions have been improving and we do not anticipate dramatic changes in business conditions for the foreseeable future. However, if the degree of uncertainty or volatility worsens or is prolonged, then there will likely be a negative effect on ongoing consumer confidence, demand and spending and accordingly, our business. We believe general economic and other uncertainties still exist in select markets in which we do business, and we monitor these uncertainties and other risks that may affect our business.

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Our reported net sales are impacted by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. A strong U.S. dollar has a negative impact on our net sales. However, gross marginsearnings are positively affected by a strong dollar, because almost 45%50% of net sales of our European operations are denominated in U.S. dollars, while almost all costs of our European operations are incurred in euro. Conversely, a weak U.S. dollar has a favorable impact on our net sales while gross margins are negatively affected. Our Company addressesWe address certain financial exposures through a controlled program of risk management that includes the use of derivative financial instruments. Weinstruments and primarily enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates.

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has negatively impacted our operations in both Russia and Ukraine. Since the invasion, we have been following regulations and sanctions which vary by country. In fiscal 2021, our operations in Ukraine and Russia accounted for approximately 4% of consolidated net sales. Future impacts on our business, including sanctions and counter-sanctions, are difficult to predict due to the high level of uncertainty as to how these developments will evolve.

We are also carefully monitoring currency trends in the United Kingdomeffects of this conflict, including the risks that may affect our business, and expect that we will adjust our plans accordingly as a result of the volatility created from the United Kingdom’s decision to exit the European Union.situation progresses. We have evaluated our current pricing models and currently we do not expect any material credit losses as most of our receivables on sales to Russia and Ukraine are covered by insurance or are being paid in advance.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the activities related to Russia and Ukraine did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

A novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) surfaced in late 2019 and in March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. In response, various national, state, and local governments issued decrees prohibiting certain businesses from operating and certain classes of workers from reporting to work.

Retail store closings, event cancellations and a shutdown of international air travel brought our sales to a virtual standstill and caused a significant pricing changes. However, ifunfavorable impact on our results of operations in 2020.

Business significantly improved in the devaluationsecond half of 2020 and continued to improve throughout 2021 and thus far in 2022, as retail stores reopened, and consumers increased online purchasing. While we expect this trend to continue, the introduction of variants of COVID-19 in various parts of the British Pound worsens, it may affect future gross profit marginsworld has caused the temporary re-implementation of governmental restrictions to prevent further spread of the virus. In addition, international air travel remains curtailed in many jurisdictions due to both governmental restrictions and consumer health concerns. While COVID-19 has significantly restricted international travel, the travel retail business is beginning to pick up. We remain confident that travel retail will once again be a source of growth over the long-term. Lastly, the improved economy has put significant strains on our supply chain causing disruptions affecting the procurement of components, the ability to transport goods, and related cost increases. These disruptions have come at a time when demand for our product lines has never been stronger or more sustained. We have been addressing this issue since the beginning of 2021, by ordering well in advance of need and in larger quantities. Since 2021, we have strived to carry more inventory overall, source the same components from sales in that territory.multiple suppliers and when possible, manufacture products closer to where they are sold. We do not expect the supply chain bottlenecks to begin lifting until the second half of 2023. Therefore, despite recent business improvement, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic might continue to have adverse effects on our results of our operations, financial position and cash flows through at least the first half of 2023.

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Recent Important Events

 

Subsequent EventSalvatore Ferragamo

 

In 2012,October 2021, we closed on a transaction agreement with Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A., whereby an exclusive and worldwide license was granted for the French government introduced a 3% tax on dividends or deemed dividends for entitiesproduction and distribution of Ferragamo brand perfumes. Our rights under this license are subject to French corporate income tax. Oncertain minimum advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. The license became effective in October 6, 20172021 and will last for 10 years with a 5-year optional term, subject to certain conditions.

With respect to the French Constitutional Court released a decision declaring thatmanagement and coordination of activities related to the 3% tax on dividends or deemed dividends is unconstitutional. As a result of that decision,license agreement, the Company has filedoperates through a claimwholly-owned Italian subsidiary based in Florence, that was acquired from Salvatore Ferragamo on October 1, 2021. The acquisition together with the license agreement was accounted for refund of approximately $3.3 million (€2.8 million) for these taxes paid since 2015. as an asset acquisition.

The French government has not yet determined if, how, or when they will reimburse companies who have filed claims. There is even discussion of additional tax measures to offset this cost. Therefore, due tofollowing table summarizes the unknown factors involved in the potential reimbursementestimated fair values of the claim,assets acquired and liabilities assumed on October 1, 2021. All amounts have been translated to U.S. dollars at the Company did not recognize the refund claim in the accompanying financial statements as of September 30, 2017. The Company will continue to monitor future events as they relate to this matter.October 1, 2021 exchange rate.

(In thousands)    
     
Inventories $17,805 
Trademarks and licenses  15,880 
Other assets  3,033 
     
Assets acquired  36,718 
     
Liabilities assumed  (958)
Total consideration $35,760 

 

License RenewalEmanuel Ungaro

 

In May 2017, the Company, through its majority owned Paris based subsidiary, Interparfums SA, renewed its licenseOctober 2021, we also entered into a 10-year exclusive global licensing agreement for an additional four yearsa with Paul Smitha 5-year optional term subject to certain conditions, with Emanuel Ungaro Italia S.r.l, for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances and fragrance related products through December 2021, without any material changesunder the Emanuel Ungaro brand. Our rights under this license are subject to certain minimum advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in terms and conditions. Our initial 12-year license agreement with Paul Smith was signed in 1998, and had previously been extended through December 31, 2017.our industry.

 

Buyout of LicenseDonna Karan and DKNY

 

In December 2016,September 2021, we entered into a long-term global licensing agreement for the Company reached ancreation, development and distribution of fragrances and fragrance related products under the Donna Karan and DKNY brands. Our rights under this license are subject to certain minimum advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. With this agreement, we are gaining several well-established and valuable fragrance franchises, most notably Donna Karan Cashmere Mist and DKNY Be Delicious, as well as a significant loyal consumer base around the world. In connection with the Balmain brand calling for Balmaingrant of license, we issued 65,342 shares of Inter Parfums, Inc. common stock valued at $5.0 million to buyout the Balmainlicensor. The exclusive license agreement,became effective December 31, 2016,July 1, 2022, and we are planning to launch new fragrances under these brands in exchange for a payment aggregating $5.7 million. As a result of the buyout, the Company recognized a gain of $4.7 million as of December 31, 2016, and received the buyout payment in May 2017. As of March 31, 2017, the three month inventory sell-off period concluded and Balmain purchased all remaining inventory aggregating $1.4 million.2024.

 

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Settlement with French Tax AuthoritiesLand and Building Acquisition – Future Headquarters in Paris

 

As previously reported, the French Tax Authorities examined the 2012 tax return ofIn April 2021, Interparfums SA, our 73% owned French Subsidiary, completed the acquisition of its headquarters at 10 rue de Solférino in the 7th arrondissement of Paris from the property developer. This is an office complex combining three buildings connected by two inner courtyards, and consists of approximately 40,000 total sq. ft.

The purchase price includes the complete renovation of the site and includes the purchase of several apartments in August 2015 issued a $6.9the surrounding area to be used as additional office space. As of September 30, 2022, $135.5 million tax adjustment.of the purchase price, including approximately $4.1 million of acquisition costs, is included in property, equipment and leasehold improvements on the accompanying balance sheet as of September 30, 2022. The main issues challenged by the French Tax Authorities relatedpurchase price has been allocated approximately $55.9 million to land and $79.6 million to the commission rate and royalty rate paid to Interparfums Singapore Pte. and Interparfums (Suisse) SARL, respectively. Due tobuilding. The building, which was delivered on February 28, 2022, includes the subjective naturebuilding structure, development of the issues involved,property, façade waterproofing, general and technical installations and interior fittings that will be depreciated over a range of 7 to 50 years. The Company has elected to depreciate the building cost based on the useful lives of its components. Approximately $3.4 million of cash held in April 2016, Interparfums SA reached an agreementescrow is included in principle to settleproperty, equipment and leasehold improvements on the entire matteraccompanying balance sheet as of September 30, 2022.

The acquisition was financed by a 10-year €120 million (approximately $117 million) bank loan which bears interest at one-month Euribor plus 0.75%. Approximately €80 million of the variable rate debt was swapped for variable interest rate debt with the French Tax Authorities. The settlement required Interparfums SA to pay a tax assessmentmaximum rate of $1.9 million covering the issues for not only the 2012 tax year, but also covering the issues for the tax years ended 2013 through 2015. The settlement, which was finalized by the French Tax Authorities in the first quarter of 2017, was accrued in March 2016.2% per annum.

 

Discussion of Critical Accounting Policies

 

We make estimates and assumptions in the preparation ofInformation regarding 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 ofcan be found in 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. Management of the Company has discussed the selection of significant accounting policies and the effect of estimates2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Revenue Recognition

We sell our products to department stores, perfumeries, specialty stores, 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. 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.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable represent payments due to the Company for previously recognized net sales, reduced by allowances for sales returns and doubtful accounts. 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. We generally grant credit based upon our analysis of the customer’s financial position as well as previously established buying patterns.

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Sales Returns

Generally, we do not permit customers to return their unsold products. However, for U.S. distribution of our prestige products, we allow returns if properly requested, authorized and approved. 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, including information provided by retailers regarding their inventory levels. In addition, as necessary, specific accruals may be established for significant future known or anticipated events. The types of known or anticipated events that we have considered, and will continue to consider, include, but are not limited to, the financial condition of our customers, store closings by retailers, changes in the retail environment and our decision to continue to support new and existing products. 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.

Inventories 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable 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 results 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 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 indicate that the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset may not be recoverable. When testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, the evaluation requires a comparison of the estimated fair value of the asset to the carrying value of the asset. The fair values used in our evaluations are estimated based upon discounted future cash flow projections using a weighted average cost of capital of 6.2%. 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. If the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recorded.

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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 indefinite-lived intangible assets. 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.

At December 31, 2016 indefinite-lived intangible assets aggregated approximately $116 million. The following table presents the impact a change in the following significant assumptions would have had on the calculated fair value in 2016 assuming all other assumptions remained constant:

$ in millions    Increase (decrease) 
  Change  to fair value 
       
Weighted average cost of capital  +10% $(16.2)
Weighted average cost of capital  -10% $20.0 
Future sales levels  +10% $17.0 
Future sales levels  -10% $(17.0)

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. In those cases where we determine that the useful life of long-lived assets should be shortened, we would amortize 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. We believe that the assumptions we have made in projecting future cash flows for the evaluations described above are reasonable.

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.

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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 income at that time. In addition, the Company follows the provisions of uncertain tax positions as addressed in ASC topic 740.

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Results of Operations

 

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20172022 as Compared to the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20162021

 

Net Sales:

(in millions) 

Three months ended  

September 30, 

  

Nine months ended  

September 30, 

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

% Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

% Change

 
                
European based product sales $198.3  $206.1   (4%) $546.7  $527.0   4%
United States based product sales  82.2   56.6   45%  229.2   141.8   62%
  $280.5  $262.7   7% $775.9  $668.8   16%
                         

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(In millions) 

Three months ended

September 30,

  

Nine months ended

September 30,

 
  2017  2016  % Change  2017  2016  % Change 
  (in millions) 
European based brand product sales  $134.6  $123.4   9.1% $361.0  $304.1   18.7%
United States based product sales   34.9   34.2   2.0%  80.7   82.2   (1.8)%
Total net sales  $169.5  $157.6   7.6% $441.7  $386.3   14.3%
                         

Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 20172022, increased 7.6% to $169.5 million, as compared to $157.6 million for7% from the corresponding period of the prior year.three months ended September 30, 2021. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales increased 5.2%.12% from the third quarter of 2021 of which 9% is related to new brands. The average dollar/euro exchange rate for the current third quarter was 1.01 compared to 1.18 in the third quarter of 2021, while for the nine months ended September 2022 the average dollar/euro exchange rate was 1.06 compared to 1.19 in the nine months ended September 2021. Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 20172022, increased 14.3% to $441.7 million,16% as compared to $386.3 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. There was no discernible effect on net sales from changes innine months ended September 2021. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales increased 21% from the nine months ended September 2021 of which 8% is related to new brands.

Despite supply chain disruptions, inflation, lockdowns, transportation issues, the strength of the dollar, sanctions, the slow recovery of international travel, logistics difficulties in the U.S. caused by a change in shipping software by our local partner in the first half of this year, and the war in Eastern Europe, 2022 is proving to be an exceptionally strong year for us on both sides of the Atlantic. Our U.S. operations growth was substantially due to the incremental sales of Ferragamo, Donna Karan and DKNY. New flankers which launched this year includes Away by Abercrombie & Fitch, and Wave X by Hollister.

For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the surge in the dollar masked the gains by our leading brands within our European operations. Montblanc, for example, net sales declined by 6% in dollars but grew 10% in euro. Similarly, Jimmy Choo brand sales rose 12% in dollars and 32% in euro, while Coach sales decreased 12% in dollars and grew 3% in euros. In fact, in total, our European operations generated sales growth of 12% in euro but decreased 4% in dollars. This year, we launched Coach Open Road and Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Forever, along with the continued rollouts of the Moncler duo and Montblanc Legend Red, Jimmy Choo Man Aqua, Lanvin Mon Éclat, Kate Spade Sparkle and Coach Wild Rose.

The favorable trends in the first half continued into the third quarter and we look forward to executing our plans for the nine month period.remainder of the year. Our brands are in high demand in a robust environment for the fragrance industry. We have a number of new product launches in the fourth quarter of the year, including Cosmic Sky for Anna Sui, Ferragamo AMO Oriental Wood and Signorina Limited Edition for U.S. operations. In addition, during the fourth quarter of the year, we will continue the distribution of existing Donna Karan and DKNY fragrances. For European operations, Kate Spade Cherie and a new member of the Collection Extraordinaire by Van Cleef & Arpels will debut. In sum, 2022 has all the earmarks of another superb year as the growth catalysts currently far outweigh the headwinds.

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Net Sales to Customers by Region Nine months ended September 30, 
(In millions) 2022  2021 
       
North America $284.7  $273.4 
Western Europe  196.3   146.8 
Asia  120.2   97.8 
Middle East  66.3   46.8 
Central and South America  56.2   43.8 
Eastern Europe  45.6   54.0 
Other  6.6   6.2 
  $775.9  $668.8 

Our U.S. distribution subsidiary for European based productproducts had encountered shipping related issues following a change in the distribution software by its logistics partner in the first half of 2022. Although those issues have been resolved, U.S. sales of European brands were negatively impacted. As a result, sales in our largest market, North America, rose only 4% as compared to Western Europe and Asia where comparable sales increased 9.1%34% and 18.7%23%, respectively. Our sales in the Middle East, and Central and South America, were also robust, up 41% and 28%, respectively. Only sales in Eastern Europe declined owing to the war in Ukraine.

Gross Profit margin Three months ended  Nine months ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
(in millions) 2022  2021  2022  2021 
             
European operations                
Net sales $198.2  $206.1  $546.7  $527.0 
Cost of sales  60.5   68.7   176.1   177.4 
Gross margin $137.7  $137.4  $370.6  $349.6 
Gross margin as a % of net sales  69.5%  66.6%  67.8%  66.3%
                 
United States operations                
Net sales $82.2  $56.6  $229.1  $141.8 
Cost of sales  38.0   26.6   105.4   66.4 
Gross margin $44.2  $30.0  $123.7  $75.4 
Gross margin as a % of net sales  53.8%  53.1%  54.0%  53.2%

For European based operations, gross profit margin as a percentage of net sales was 69.5% and 67.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year. Montblanc, our largest brand, generated sales of $37.2 million66.6% and $99.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, representing an increase of 13% and 5%, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year. The 5% increase in nine month 2017 Montblanc product sales reflects the difficult period comparison, as we achieved a 23% increase in 2016 nine months sales when we launched our highly successful scent,Montblanc Legend Spirit. Our second largest brand, Jimmy Choo, generated sales of $28.2 million and $87.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, representing an increase of 3% and 24%, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year. The increase is due to two recent extensions,Jimmy Choo L’Eau for women andJimmy Choo Man Ice,as well as from solid sales of the brand’s established collections for men and women. Lanvin brand sales, although down 8% for the 2017 third quarter, are up 14% year-to-date resulting from gains in the brand’s best performing product line,Éclat d’Arpège, coupled with the international launch ofModern Princess. Lanvin brand sales aggregated $19.4 million and $52.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.

The excellent performance of our two newest brands, Coach and Rochas, is especially gratifying. Coach brand sales rose 34% over the comparable period last year and aggregated $18.6 million and $35.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. Strong sales of the Coach women’s line which rolled out in 2016, combined with the recent launch of the brand’s signature scent for men, generated the exceptional brand sales growth. Rochas fragrance sales aggregated $9.3 million and $29.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, representing an increase of 33% and 32%, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year. The dramatic increase in Rochas fragrance sales was primarily attributable to the strength of theEau de Rochas line and the successful rollout ofMademoiselle Rochas in approximately fifteen markets thus far.

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United States based product sales increased 2.0% and decreased 1.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year. The quarterly and year-to-date comparisons are particularly difficult because in the second quarter of 2016, we commenced international distribution of our first ever Abercrombie & Fitch men’s scentFirst Instinct and the Hollister fragrance duo,Wave. The 2017 third quarter included initial shipments ofIcon Racing by Dunhill andFantasia by Anna Sui, which are expected to energize sales by U.S. operations for the remainder of the year.

We maintain confidence in our future and we have strengthened advertising and promotional investments supporting most portfolio brands and accelerated brand development. We plan to continue to build upon the strength of our brands and our worldwide distribution network.

Net Sales to Customers by Region Nine months ended September 30, 
(In millions) 2017  2016 
       
North America $122.3  $106.4 
Western Europe  121.8   115.5 
Asia  70.5   61.9 
Middle East  41.6   33.8 
Central and South America  42.4   35.0 
Eastern Europe  35.5   25.0 
Other  7.6   8.7 
  $441.7  $386.3 

Virtually all regions registered strong growth for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the corresponding period of the prior year. Some of the strongest performing regions were the laggards of recent years, namely Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia which increased 42%, 23% and 14%, respectively. Our largest markets, North America and Western Europe increased 15% and 6%, respectively.

Gross margin Three months ended
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  Nine months ended
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(In millions) 2017  2016  2017  2016 
             
Net sales $169.5  $157.6  $441.7  $386.3 
Cost of sales  66.0   62.8   164.2   145.7 
                 
Gross margin $103.5  $94.8  $277.5  $240.6 
Gross margin as a percent of net sales  61%  60%  63%  62%

Gross profit margin was 61% and 63% of net sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to 60% and 62%66.3% for the corresponding periods of the prior year. For European operations, gross profit margin was 65% and 66% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to 64% and 66% for the corresponding periods of the prior year.

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We carefully monitor movements in foreign currency exchange rates as almost 45%50% of our European based operations net sales areis denominated in U.S. dollars, while most of our costs are incurred in euro. From a margin standpoint, a strong U.S. dollar has a positive effect on our gross profit margin while a weak U.S. dollar has a negative effect. The average dollar/euro exchange rate was 1.01 in the 2022 third quarter compared to 1.18 in the third quarter of 2021. The margin gains in 2022 are primarily the result of the stronger U.S. dollar. Our pricing actions as well as favorable mix, resulting from less giftset sales compared to the prior year, also added to our gross margin gains, however, increased transportation and component costs offset much of those benefits.

As previously mentioned, supply chain disruptions affecting the procurement of components, the ability to transport goods, and related cost increases have and are expected to continue to have a negative impact on sales and gross margin. We have been addressing these issues and have implemented processes to mitigate the potential impact.

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For United States operations, gross profit margin was 53.8% and 54.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was 1.17 and 1.11,2022, respectively, as compared to 1.12 for both corresponding periods of the prior year giving rise to a slight decrease in gross margin as a percentage of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2017. This decrease however, was mitigated by increased gross margins from higher product sales made directly to retailers through our own distribution subsidiaries. Increased sales of Rochas brand fragrances was a major contributor as its sales are concentrated in France53.1% and Spain, both of which are countries where we distribute directly to retailers.

For U.S. operations, gross profit margin was 47% and 48% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, as compared to 47% and 49%53.2% for the corresponding periods of the prior year. The decreaseincrease in sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 is primarily2022, as compared to the resultcorresponding period of a decline in salesthe prior year, allowed us to better absorb fixed expenses such as depreciation and point of higher margin prestige products for Abercrombie & Fitchsale expenses, and Hollister.we also benefited from favorable giftset mix.

Generally, we do not bill customers for shipping and handling costs, and such costs, which aggregated $1.8$5.5 million and $4.3$11.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, respectively, as compared to $1.7$3.3 million and $3.9$7.1 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year, 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 and administrative expenses Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
  Three months ended Nine months ended, 
 September 30,  September 30, 
(In millions) 2017  2016  2017  2016  2022 2021 2022 2021 
                  
European Operations                
Selling, general and administrative expenses $70.3  $62.5  $203.7  $179.3  $83.4  $79.9  $231.2  $210.2 
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales  41%  40%  46%  46%  42.1%  38.8%  42.3%  39.9%
                
United States Operations                
Selling, general and administrative expenses $34.0  $19.9  $92.1  $52.2 
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales  41.4%  35.1%  40.2%  36.8%

Selling,For European operations, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 12%4.4% and 14%10.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,2022, as compared to the corresponding periodsperiod of the prior year. Selling, generalyear, and administrative expenses were 41%represented 42.1% and 46%42.3% of net sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, respectively, as compared to 40%38.8% and 46% for the corresponding periods of the prior year. For European operations, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 16% and 18%39.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year2021, respectively. For United States operations, selling, general and represented 44%administrative expenses increased 71.1% and 48% of sales76.5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, as compared to 41% and 48% for the corresponding periodsperiod of the prior year. For U.S. operations, selling, generalyear, and administrative expenses were 32%represented 41.4% and 39% of sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to 34% and 40% for the corresponding periods of the prior year.

Promotion and advertising represented 15% and 18%40.2% of net sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, respectively, as compared to 13%35.1% and 16%36.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. As discussed in more detail below, the increased selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales are primarily the result of increases in promotion and advertising expenditures. Additionally, as the US based operations have been growing, expenses related to salaries and benefits has grown more rapidly as we build the organization to support the growth.

Promotion and advertising included in selling, general and administrative expenses aggregated $44.8 million and $124.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, as compared to $40.3 million and $95.3 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Promotion and advertising represented 16.0% and 16.1% of net sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, as compared to 15.3% and 14.2% for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Throughout 2021, sales rebounded far more rapidly than originally anticipated causing us to play catchup with promotional and adverting programs throughout the year. Promotion and advertising are integral parts of our industry, and we continue to invest heavily to support new product launches and to build brand awareness. We believe that our promotion and advertising efforts have had a beneficial effect on online net sales. All of our brands have benefitted from newly launched and enhanced e-commerce sites in existing markets in collaboration with our retail customers on their e-commerce sites. We also continue to develop and implement omnichannel concepts and compelling content to deliver an integrated consumer experience. We anticipate that on a full year basis, promotion and advertising expenditures will aggregate approximately 21% of net sales, which is in line with pre-COVID historical averages.

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Royalty expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses aggregated $26.2$23.1 million and $79.6$61.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, respectively, as compared to $20.8$20.5 million and $61.9 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. The increase in 2017 is the result of expenditures incurred within our European operations in connection with new product launches in 2017. We have significant promotion and advertising programs underway for the final quarter of 2017, and anticipate that on a full year basis, promotion and advertising expenditure will aggregate approximately 21% of 2017 net sales.

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Royalty expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses aggregated $11.2 million and $29.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, as compared to $11.1 million and $27.7$52.0 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Royalty expense represented 6.6%8.3% and 7.9 % of net sales for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to 7.0% and 7.2% of net sales for the corresponding periods of the prior year. The decline in royalty expense as a percentage of sales relates primarily to a lower minimum guaranteed royalty in the renewal of the S.T. Dupont license and the exit from the Balmain license.

Service fees relating to the activities of our distribution subsidiaries aggregated $2.9 million and $8.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,2022, as compared to $2.7 million and $7.2 million7.8% of net sales for both the corresponding periods of the prior year. AsRoyalty expense as a percentage of net sales service fees represented 1.7% and 1.9% forincreased in 2022 as the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, unchangedmix of sales with a royalty basis has increased year over year.

Income from that of the corresponding periods of the prior year.Operations

As a result of the above analysis regarding net sales, gross profit margins and selling, general and administrative expenses, income from operations increased 20% to $73.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $61.3 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, income from operations increased 3% to $33.2 million, as compared to $32.3 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. Operatingour operating margins were 20%aggregated 23.0% and 17% of net sales22.1% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, respectively, as compared to 20%25.7% and 16%24.0% for the corresponding periods of the prior year.

Other Income and Expense

InterestTraditionally, interest expense aggregated $0.5 million and $1.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, as compared to $0.5 million and $2.2 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Interest expense iswas primarily related to the financing of brand and licensing acquisitions. However, in April 2021, we completed the Rochas brand acquisition andof the headquarters of Interparfums SA. The acquisition was financed by a 10-year €120 million (approximately $117 million) bank loan which bears interest at one-month Euribor plus 0.75%. Also in 2021, approximately €80 million of the variable rate debt was swapped for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, includesvariable rate debt with a $0.2 million loss relating to themaximum interest rate swap as compared to a $0.4 million gain in the 2017 period. We use the credit lines available to us, as needed, to finance our working capital needs as well as our financing needs for brand acquisitions. Long-term debt including current maturities aggregated $65.6 million and $84.7 million as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.2%.

 

Foreign currency loss aggregated $0.3 and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, as compared to $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. We typically enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage exposure related to receivables from unaffiliated third parties denominated in a foreign currency and occasionally to manage risks related to future sales expected to be denominated in a foreign currency. Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions have not been significant. Almost 50% of net sales of our European operations are denominated in U.S. dollars.

 

Interest and investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2022, includes a gain of $2.3 million, as compared to a loss of $0.1 million for the corresponding period of the prior year, resulting from the interest rate swap. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized a gain of $6.4 million related to the interest rate swap which was largely offset by losses of $5.3 million on marketable equity securities during the same period.

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Income Taxes

Our consolidated effective tax rate was 23% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to 28% for the corresponding periods of the prior year.

The effective tax rate for European operations was 25% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to 30% for the corresponding period of the prior year. As previously disclosed, a global settlement agreement was reached with the French Tax Authorities in June 2021, whereby Interparfums SA agreed to pay €2.5 million (approximately $3.0 million) relating to activities between Interparfums SA and its wholly owned subsidiary, Inter Parfums (Suisse) Sarl. The balance of the decline is primarily the result of a decrease in the French corporate income tax rate from 28% to 25%.

Our effective tax rate for U.S. operations was 11% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to 17% for the corresponding period of the prior year. Our effective tax rate differs from the 21% statutory rate due to state, local and foreign taxes, offset by benefits received from the exercise of stock options as well as deductions we are allowed for a portion of our foreign derived intangible income. Additionally, in the third quarter our U.S. operations recognized a one-time tax benefit of $2.5 million associated with the 2021 Salvatore Ferragamo acquisition. At the time of the acquisition, we had not recognized deferred tax benefits as there were uncertainties concerning its potential recoverability; however, as of September 30, 2022, the recoverability is deemed likely. The lower effective tax rate in 2021 is primarily a result of discrete tax items related to benefits received from the exercise of stock options.

Other than as discussed above, we did not experience any significant changes in tax rates, and none were expected in jurisdictions where we operate.

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Net Income

  Three months ended
September 30,
  Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
(In thousands)            
             
Net income European operations $42,417  $41,455  $106,722  $96,822 
Net income United States operations  10,880   8,372   27,386   18,667 
                 
Net income  53,297   49,827   134,108   115,489 
                 
Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest  11,874   11,511   29,769   26,854 
                 
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. $41,423  $38,316  $104,339  $88,635 

Net income aggregated $0.6attributable to European operations was $42.4 million and $2.8$106.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, respectively, as compared to $0.8$41.5 million and $2.7 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments are primarily invested in certificates of deposit with varying maturities.

Income Taxes

As previously reported, the French Tax Authorities examined the 2012 tax return of Interparfums SA, and in August 2015 issued a $6.9 million tax adjustment. The main issues challenged by the French Tax Authorities related to the commission rate and royalty rate paid to Interparfums Singapore Pte. and Interparfums (Suisse) SARL, respectively. Due to the subjective nature of the issues involved, in April 2016, Interparfums SA reached an agreement in principle to settle the entire matter with the French Tax Authorities. The settlement required Interparfums SA to pay a tax assessment of $1.9 million covering the issues for not only the 2012 tax year, but also covering the issues for the tax years ended 2013 through 2015. The settlement, which was finalized by the French Tax Authorities in the first quarter of 2017, was accrued as of March 31, 2016 and income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 includes the $1.9 million settlement.

Excluding the 2016 settlement, our effective income tax rate was 33% for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to 33% and 34% for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Our effective tax rates differ from statutory rates due to the effect of state and local taxes and tax rates in foreign jurisdictions. We did not experience any significant changes in tax rates during the period, and none were expected in jurisdictions where we operate.

Net income and earnings per share

(In thousands except per share data) Three Months Ended
 September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
             
Net income European operations $18,435  $18,629  $44,347  $33,852 
Net income U.S. operations  3,668   2,850   5,134   4,804 
                 
Net income  22,103   21,479   49,481   38,656 
                 
Less:    Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest  5,026   5,240   12,287   9,252 
                 
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. $17,077  $16,239  $37,194  $29,404 
                 
Earnings per share:                
                 
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common shareholders:                
 Basic $0.55  $0.52  $1.19  $0.95 
 Diluted $0.55  $0.52  $1.19  $0.94 
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:                
 Basic  31,175   31,080   31,163   31,058 
 Diluted  31,307   31,171   31,281   31,138 

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Net income increased 3% to $22.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $21.5$96.8 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. Net income increased 28%attributable to $49.5United States operations was $10.9 million and $27.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, respectively, as compared to $38.7$8.4 million and $18.7 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. The reasons for significant fluctuations in net income for both European operations and United States operations are directly related to the previous discussions relating to changes in sales, gross margin, selling, general and administrative expenses and the settlement with the French Tax Authorities. As previously discussed, European based product sales increased 19% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the corresponding period of the prior year, while gross profit margins as a percentage of sales for European operations were relatively unchanged and selling, general and administrative expenses increased 18% for the period. In addition, for our European operations, net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, includes the effect of the $1.9 million income tax settlement with the French Tax Authorities.expenses.

With respect to our United States operations, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, sales declined 2% while gross margin and selling, general and administrative expenses both declined 1% as a percentage of sales, as compared to the corresponding period of the prior year.

The noncontrolling interest arises from our 73% owned subsidiary in Paris, Interparfums SA, which is also a publicly traded company as 27% of Interparfums SA shares trade on the NYSE Euronext. The noncontrolling interest is also affected by the profitability of Interparfums SA’s 51% owned distribution subsidiaries in Germany and Spain. Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest is directly related to the profitability of our European operations and aggregated 27% and 28% of European operations’operations net income for all periods presented. Net margins attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, as compared to 28%2022 and 27% for the corresponding periods of the prior year.2021 aggregated 13.4% and 13.3%, respectively.

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc., is deemed a “non-GAAP financial measure” under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This non-GAAP measure is calculated using GAAP amounts derived from our consolidated financial statements. Adjusted net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. has limitations and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, operating income, cash flow from operations or other consolidated income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP. Because not all companies use identical calculations, this presentation of adjusted income may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure of other companies.

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. Reconciliation

Adjusted net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. is defined as net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc., plus the 2016 nonrecurring tax settlement, net of the portion of the settlement attributable to the noncontrolling interest. We believe that certain investors consider adjusted net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. a useful means of evaluating our financial performance.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. to adjusted net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.

(in thousands except per share data) Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
 
  2017  2016 
       
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.  $37,194  $29,404 
Nonrecurring tax settlement (net of portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest of $500)       1,400 
         
Adjusted net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.   $37,194  $30,804 
         
Adjusted net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. common stockholders:        
Basic  $1.19  $0.99 
Diluted  $1.19  $0.99 
         
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:        
Basic   31,163   31,058 
Diluted   31,281   31,138 
         

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’sOur conservative financial position remains strong. Attradition has enabled us to amass significant cash balances. As of September 30, 2017, working capital aggregated $377 million and2022, we had a working capital ratio of 3.4 to 1. Cash and$177 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, aggregated $231 million, most of which is held in euro by our European operations and is readily convertible into U.S. dollars. We have not had any liquidity issues to date, and do not expect any liquidity issues relating to such cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. As of September 30, 2022, short-term investments held by our European operations.include approximately $16.2 million of marketable equity securities.

As of September 30, 2022, working capital aggregated $459 million and we had a working capital ratio of 2.9 to 1. Approximately 88%77% of the Company’s total assets are held by European operations, and approximately $191$146 million of trademarks, licenses and other intangible assets are also held by European operations.

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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 2033. In connection with certain of these license agreements, the Company is subject to minimum annual advertising commitments, minimum annual royalties and other commitments. See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 12 – Commitments in our 2021 annual report on Form 10-K. Future advertising commitments are estimated based on planned future sales for the license terms that were in effect at December 31, 2021, without consideration for potential renewal periods and do not reflect the fact that our distributors share our advertising obligations.

The Company hopes to continue to benefit from its strong financial position to potentially acquire one or more brands, either on a proprietary basis or as a licensee. As we recently reported, we entered into a long-term global licensing agreement for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances and fragrance related products under the Donna Karan and DKNY brands. This license took effect on July 1, 2022. Opportunities for external growth continue to beare regularly examined, with the priority of maintaining the quality and homogeneous nature of our portfolio. However, we cannot assure you that any new license or acquisition agreements will be consummated.

Cash used in operating activities aggregated $16.1 million and $12.6$8.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.2022, as compared to cash provided by operating activities of $101.3 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2022, working capital items used $70.9$159.2 million in cash from operating activities, as compared to $57.0$36.8 million in the 20162021 period. As usual, the most significant usage for both periods relates to the increase in accounts receivables as of September as compared to that of the prior December year end. This is expected and reflects the seasonality in our business whereby sales in the third quarter are significantly higher than those in the fourth quarter. Although as set forth on thefrom a cash flow statement,perspective accounts receivable shows a 41% increaseis up 56% from 2016 year end 2021, the September 31, 2017 ending balance is reasonable based on third quarter 20172022 record sales levels and reflects continued strong collection activitya combination of high volumes of shipments towards the end of the third quarter as well as some payment schedules extended going into the holiday season resulting in day’s sales outstanding is relatively unchanged at 87increasing to 80 days, as compared to 85up from 70 days forin the corresponding period of the prior year. We continue to monitorWhile the day’s sales outstanding has increased, we are still seeing strong collection activities activelyactivity and adjust customer credit limitsdo not anticipate any issues with collections of accounts receivable. From a cash flow perspective, inventory levels as needed. Inventory levels are up approximately 28%of September 30, 2022, increased 55% from 2016 year end and reflect levels2021. As of December 31, 2021, although inventories include product needed to support new launches, the overall balance was lower than historic levels due primarily to supply chain disruptions. We have been addressing this issue by ordering well in advance of need and in larger quantities. Since 2021, we have strived to carry more inventory overall, source the same components from multiple suppliers and when possible, manufacture products closer to where they are sold. We believe that our inventory levels are reasonable to support our projected sales expectations and our new product launches.pipeline while not exceeding reasonable levels and creating excess and obsolete liabilities.

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Cash flows used in investing activities in 20172022 reflect the purchasepurchases and sales in our European operations, of short-term investments. These investments are primarilyinclude certificates of deposit with maturities greater than three months. Approximately $62$41 million of such certificates of deposit contain penalties where we would forfeit a portion of the interest earned in the event of early withdrawal.

Our business is not capital intensive as we do not own any manufacturing facilities. However, onOn a full year basis, we typically spend approximately $4.0$5.0 million on tools and molds, depending on our new product development calendar. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, approximately $23.7 million was added to property costs relating to our new Paris corporate headquarters. Capital expenditures also include amounts for office fixtures, computer equipment and industrial equipment needed at our distribution centers. In December 2016, the Company agreed to a buyout of its Balmain license, effective December 31, 2016, for a payment aggregating €5.4 million (approximately $5.9 million). The Company received the buyout payment in May 2017.

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In connection with the 2015 acquisition of the Rochas brand, we entered into a 5-year term loan payable in equal quarterly installments of €5.0 million ($5.9 million) plus interest. In order to reduce exposure to rising variable interest rates, the Company entered into a swap transaction effectively exchanging the variable interest rate to a fixed rate of approximately 1.2%. The swap is a derivative instrument and is therefore recorded at fair value and changes in fair value are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

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Our short-term financing requirements are expected to be met by available cash on hand at September 30, 2017, cash generated by operations2022, and short-term credit lines provided by domestic and foreign banks. The principal credit facilities for 20172022 consist of a $20.0 million unsecured revolving line of credit provided by a domestic commercial bank and approximately $30.0$26 million in credit lines provided by a consortium of international financial institutions. There were no short-term borrowings outstanding pursuant to these facilities as of both September 30, 20172022 and September 30, 2016.2021.

In October 2016, theFebruary 2021, our Board of Directors authorized an annual dividend of $1.00, payable quarterly. In February 2022, our Board authorized a 13%100% increase in the annual dividend to $0.68 per share and in October 2017, the Board authorized a further 24% increase in the annual dividend to $0.84$2.00 per share. The next quarterly cash dividend of $0.21$0.50 per share is payable on January 15, 2018December 30, 2022, to shareholders of record on December 29, 2017. Dividends paid also include dividends paid once per year to the noncontrolling shareholders of Interparfums SA, which aggregated $5.9 million and $4.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The annual cash dividends represent a small part of our cash position and are not expected to have any significant impact on our financial position.15, 2022.

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 nine months ended September 30, 2017.2022.

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Item 3: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 Interparfums SA, 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.

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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 September 30, 2017,2022, we had foreign currency contracts in the form of forward exchange contracts in the amount of approximately U.S. $22.6$90.0 million, GB £2.0 million and GB £11.5JPY ¥50.0 million which all havewith 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 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 entered into an interest rate swap in June 2015 on €100 million of debt, effectively exchanging the variable interest rate to a fixed rate of approximately 1.2%. This derivative instrument is recorded at fair value and changes in fair value are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

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Item 4.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 quarterly report on Form 10-Q (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.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the quarterly period covered by this report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. Other Information

Items 1. Legal Proceedings, 1A. Risk Factors, 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds, 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities, 4. Mine Safety Disclosures and 5. Other Information, are omitted as they are either not applicable or have been included in Part I.

Item 2:UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On September 12, 2017, we granted an option to purchase 2,000 shares for a five year period at the exercise price of $40.15 per share, the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant, to one nonemployee director who was elected to our board of directors for the first time, under our 2004 Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan. Such option vests 25% each year over a four 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. The option holder agreed that, if the option is exercised, the option holder would purchase her common stock for investment and not for resale to the public.

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Item 6.EXHIBITSExhibits.

The following documents are filed herewith:

Exhibit No.DescriptionPage Number
   
31.1Certifications required by Rule 13a-14(a) of Chief Executive Officer32
   
31.2Certifications required by Rule 13a-14(a) of Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer33
   
32.1Certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of Chief Executive Officer34
   
32.2Certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer35
   
101Interactive data files 

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Exhibit No.DescriptionPage Number
   
31.1Certifications required by Rule 13a-14(a) of Chief Executive Officer33
   
31.2Certifications required by Rule 13a-14(a) of Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer34
   
32.1Certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of Chief Executive Officer35
   
32.2Certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer36
   
101Interactive data files 

SIGNATURESINTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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 on the 8th9th day of November 2017.2022.

 INTER PARFUMS, INC.
By:/s/ Russell GreenbergMichel Atwood
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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