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Interparfums Interim / Quarterly Report 2011

Sep 20, 2011

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Boucheron. Burberry. Jimmy Choo. Lanvin. Montblanc. Nickel. Paul Smith. S.T. Dupont. Van Cleef & Arpels.

Two thousand & eleven first half report

Two thousand & eleven first half report

Management report 02 Condensed consolidated financial statements 06 Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements 12 Statutory auditors' review report on the interim financial statements 31

CHAPTER ONE Management report

Review of operations 03 Consolidated financial highlights 04 2011 half year milestones 04 Risk factors and information on related parties 05 Outlook 05 Post-closing events 05

1. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Solid performances from the portfolio's main lines and the continued rollout of new lines launched in the first quarter contributed to sales of €77.4 million in the 2011 second quarter at constant exchange rates, up 7% over the same period in 2010. However, this growth was limited by the euro's strength over the period in relation to the US dollar with sales at current exchange rates of €74.1 million, or an increase of 2.5% on 2010.

For the first six months, despite a high comparison base from the launches of the Burberry Sport and Oriens lines in 2010, consolidated sales grew 9.6% at constant exchange rates and 8.2% at current exchange rates as compared with the 2010 first half. This momentum reflects in particular excellent results from Jimmy Choo and Montblanc fragrances for the first six months that have already surpassed full-year targets for 2011.

1.1 Highlights by brand

In €
millions
06/30/10 06/30/11
Burberry 98.1 85.3
Lanvin 22.9 26.2
Jimmy Choo - 13.1
Montblanc - 12.6
Van Cleef & Arpels 12.8 9.9
Paul Smith 5.9 7.1
S.T. Dupont 8.7 5.9
Boucheron (2 months) - 1.6
Nickel 1.2 1.2
Other 1.1 0.0
Total 150.7 163.0

With steady performances by the brand's historic lines, Burberry fragrances had sales of €85 million in the 2011 first-half, closely in line with the last six months of 2010. As anticipated, the decline reflects a high comparison base from the launch of Burberry Sport in the 2010 first half.

With sales of €26 million, an increase of 14%, Lanvin fragrances marked further gains, now underpinned by three women's fragrance lines providing steady sources of revenue, Éclat d'Arpège, Jeanne Lanvin and Marry Me !.

The extremely promising start for the first Jimmy Choo fragrance line generated €13 million in sales despite inventory shortages following strong demand on initial order renewals.

Montblanc fragrances had sales of €12.6 million based on good performances by the brand's historic lines integrated into the portfolio at the end of 2010 and the launch of the men's line, Legend (nearly €5 million for six months).

Van Cleef & Arpels fragrances, while down in relation to the launch of the women's fragrance line Oriens in the 2010 first half, remained on track with annual sales forecasts at nearly €10 million.

1.2 Highlights by region

The potential of new markets was confirmed by significant gains in South America (+19%), Eastern Europe (+16%) and Asia (+14%). Western Europe (+8%) and France (+6%) have for their part maintained good growth momentum. North America (+3% at constant exchange rates) has reaped the benefits of the creation of Interparfums Luxury Brands and the partnership arrangement with the Clarins Group since January 1, 2011. The Middle East has remained stable, showing relatively good resilience in light of the difficult geopolitical environment.

2. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

In €
millions
06/30/10 06/30/11 11/10
Sales
Gross margin
% of sales
150.7
92.8
61.5%
163.0
105.5
64.7%
+8%
+14%
Operating profit 21.5 26.0 +21%
% of sales 14.3% 16.0%
Net income 12.9 17.1 +33%
% of sales 8.5% 10.5%

Against the backdrop of sustained marketing and advertising efforts in relation to the first six months of 2010, operating profit in the 2011 first half was up more than 20%, reflecting an exceptionally high operating margin of 16%.

On that basis, the Group had net income of €17.1 million in the 2011 first half representing a 33% increase year-on-year.

In €
millions
12/31/10 06/30/11 11/10
Shareholders' equity 191.5 202.1 +6%
Borrowings 12.1 7.7 (36%)
Net cash 57.7 27.0 (53%)

In an environment of continuing sales growth and a buildup of inventories in preparation for launches in the second half, the Group's financial position remains excellent with:

  • shareholders' equity of more than €200 million; - cash of €27 million (including certificates of

  • deposit with maturities exceeding three months);

  • - limited net debt of €7.7 million at June 30, 2011.

3. HALF YEAR MILESTONES

In January 2011, Interparfums launched the Jimmy Choo line, its first women's fragrance under this brand, on an exclusive basis at Saks Fifth Avenue in the US (for six months) and Harrods and Selfridges in the UK (for two weeks). In Europe, this launch will be spearheaded by Sephora as the exclusive partner for one year covering notably the markets of France, Luxembourg, Monaco, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Poland and the Czech Republic.

In February 2011, the company launched Burberry Sport Ice, a limited-edition for men and women of the line Burberry Sport, introduced in spring 2010.

In March 2011, Interparfums launched the Passenger Cruise line, a new fragrance for men and women, drawing its inspiration from the origins of the S.T. Dupont brand in the art of travel.

In March 2011, Interparfums received the Special Award for Inspiration of the Great Place to Work Institute. For its first participation in the Great Place to Work Awards (9th edition) Interparfums was distinguished by the Special Award for Inspiration and ranked 10th in France's Best Workplaces list for "Companies with less than 500 employees.

In March 2011, Interparfums launched the Optimistic line, a new fragrance for men and women under the Paul Smith brand blending warmth, joy and energy.

In April 2011, the 11 year license agreement signed in June 1997 between S.T. Dupont and Interparfums for the creation, development and distribution of fragrance lines, initially extended in 2006 for an additional 3 years until 30 June 2011, was renewed for another term of 5 1/2 years until December 31, 2016.

In May 2011, the company launched the Legend line, a new Montblanc fragrance for men with a bottle conveying strength, character and masculinity with its rich black and silver design.

In June 2011, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the French company Interparfums SA, Interparfums España, leading the development and marketing of all Group brands in Spain, joined forces with Clarins' Madrid-based subsidiary, Clarins Espagne. Under the terms of a 5-year renewable agreement, Interparfums and Clarins now share an expanded sales force, administrative services and office facilities for this market.

In June 2011, the company proceeded with its 12th bonus issue on the basis of one new share for every ten shares held.

4. RISK FACTORS AND INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTIES

4.1 Risk factors

Information on market risks and their management is presented in note 2.14 of the consolidated interim financial statements included in this report.

The other risk factors are of the same nature as those presented in section 4 "Risk factors" of the 2010 consolidated management report included in the registration document filed on April 6, 2011 with the French financial market authorities (Autorité des Marchés Financiers or AMF). There have been no significant changes in these risk factors in the 2011 first half.

4.2 Related party transactions

In the 2011 first half, relations between Interparfums and affiliated companies remained comparable with those of fiscal year 2010 presented in Note 6.6 "Information on related parties" of the 2010 consolidated financial statements included in the registration document filed on April 6, 2011 with the AMF.

This was also the case for relations between members of the Management Committee and the Board of Directors.

5. OUTLOOK

In the 2011 second half, noteworthy events will include the worldwide launch in September of a major women's line, Burberry Body, providing a significant boost to year-end momentum and strengthening prospects for meeting our annual revenue target of €350 million.

6. POST-CLOSING EVENTS

In July 2011, the Balmain couture house, founded in 1945 by Pierre Balmain, and Interparfums, the creator of prestige perfumes and cosmetics, announced the signature of 12-year worldwide license agreement commencing on January 1, 2012 to create, produce and distribute perfumes under the Balmain brand.

CHAPTER TWO Condensed consolidated financial statements

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 07 Other comprehensive income 08 Consolidated balance sheet 09 Statement of changes in shareholders' equity 10 Consolidated statement of cash flows 11

1. CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

In €
thousands, Except per share data which is in units
Notes 06/30/10 06/30/11
Sales 3.1 150,733 163,022
Cost of sales 3.2 (57,977) (57,550)
Gross margin 92,756 105,472
% of sales 61.5% 64.7%
Selling expenses
Administrative expenses
3.3
3.4
(66,640)
(4,604)
(74,003)
(5,448)
Income from operations 21,512 26,021
% of sales 14.3% 16.0%
Interest income
Interest and similar expenses
128
(681)
348
(441)
Net interest expense (553) (93)
Other financial income
Other financial expense
1,552
(3,715)
2,333
(2,502)
Net financial expense 3.5 (2,716) (262)
Income before income tax 18,796 25,759
% of sales 12.5% 15.8%
Corporate income tax 3.6 (6,348) (8,850)
Effective tax rate 33.8% 34.4%
Net income before non-controlling interests 12,448 16,909
% of sales 8.3% 10.4%
Attributable to non-controlling shareholders (431) (227)
Attributable to equity holders of the parent 12,879 17,136
% of sales 8.5% 10.5%
Basic earnings per share(1)
Diluted earnings per share(1)
3.7
3.7
0.72
0.72
0.95
0.95

(1) Restated for bonus share grants.

2. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND EXPENSE

In €
thousands
06/30/10 06/30/11
Available-for-sale assets 214 419
Currency hedges - -
Gross income/(expense) recognized directly in equity 214 419
Deferred tax (74) (144)
Net income/(expense) recognized directly in equity 140 275
Consolidated net profit for the period 12,448 16,909
Total recognized income and expense for the period 12,588 17,184
Attributable to non-controlling shareholders (431) (227)
Attributable to equity holders of the parent 13,019 17,411

3. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

ASSETS

In €
thousands
Notes 12/31/10 06/30/11
Non-current assets
Net trademarks and other intangible assets 2.1 70,814 70,408
Net goodwill 2.2 2,613 2,613
Net property, plant, equipment 2.3 7,066 8,247
Long-term investments 1,292 1,310
Other non-current financial assets 398 489
Deferred tax assets 2.11 5,109 5,025
Total non-current assets 87,292 88,092
Current assets
Inventory and work in progress 2.4 66,813 103,046
Trade receivables and related accounts 2.5 74,399 83,624
Other receivables 2.6 6,838 6,545
Current financial assets 2.7 35,785 9,800
Cash and cash equivalents 2.7 25,830 22,422
Total current assets 209,665 225,437
Total assets 296,957 313,529
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
In €
thousands
Notes 12/31/10 06/30/11
Shareholders' equity
Common stock 53,780 59,528
Additional paid-in capital 408 -
Retained earnings 110,504 125,463
Net income for the year 26,807 17,134
Group shareholders' equity 191,499 202,125
Non-controlling interests 385 118
Total shareholders' equity 2.8 191,884 202,243
Non current liabilities
Provisions for non-current commitments 2.9 2,280 2,434
Non-current borrowings 2.10 3,443 2,261
Deferred tax liabilities 2.11 1,510 1,530
Total non-current liabilities 7,233 6,225
Current liabilities
Trade payables and related accounts 53,320 71,144
Current borrowings 2.10 8,627 5,487
Provisions for contingencies 2.9 412 312
Current income tax liabilities 5,858 1,122
Short-term bank loans 2.10 3,947 5,184
Other liabilities 2.12 25,676 21,812
Total current liabilities 97,840 105,061
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 296,957 313,529

4. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

In €
thousands
Number Common Paid-in Retained Total equity
of shares stock capital earnings
& net
income
Group Non-
share controlling
Interests
Total
As of December 31, 2009(1) 16,186,315 48,671 1,205 119,974 169,850 109 169,959
Bonus share issue 1,638,298 4,915 (3,650) (1,265) - - -
Shares issued on exercise
of stock options 221,534 665 3,248 3,913 - 3,913
Capital decrease (157,150) (471) (395) (2,629) (3,495) - (3,495)
2010 net income - - - 26,807 26,807 (156) 26,651
2009 dividend paid in 2010 - - - (6,338) (6,338) - (6,338)
Treasury shares 13,432 - - 267 267 - 267
Stock based compensation - - - 152 152 - 152
Remeasurement of financial
instruments at fair value - - - 215 215 - 215
Changes in consolidated
Group structure - - - (497) (497) 497 0
Effect of exchange
rate fluctuations - - - 548 548 (7) 541
Other changes - - - 77 77 (58) 19
As of December 31, 2010(1) 17,902,429 53,780 408 137,311 191,499 385 191,884
Bonus share issue 1,803,851 5,412 (1,898) (3,514) - - -
Shares issued on exercise
of stock options 112,322 336 1,490 - 1,826 - 1,826
2011 half-year net income - - - 17,136 17,136 (227) 16,909
2010 dividend paid in 2011 - - - (8,628) (8,628) - (8,628)
Treasury shares (3,517) - - 9 9 - 9
Stock based compensation - - - 87 87 - 87
Remeasurement of instruments
securities at fair value - - - 60 60 - 60
Currency translation adjustments 131 131 (40) 91
Other changes - - - 5 5 - 5
As of June 30, 2011(1) 19,815,085 59,528 0 142,597 202,125 118 202,243
As of December 31, 2009(1) 16,186,315 48,671 1,205 119,974 169,850 109 169,959
Bonus share issue 1,638,298 4,915 (3,650) (1,265) - - -
Shares issued on exercise
of stock options 171,078 513 2,597 - 3,110 - 3,110
Capital decrease (107,150) (322) (152) (1,865) (2,339) (2,339)
2010 half-year net income - - - 12,879 12,879 (431) 12,448
2009 dividend paid in 2010 - - - (6,319) (6,319) - (6,319)
Treasury shares 14,115 - - 309 309 - 309
Stock based compensation - - - 94 94 - 94
Remeasurement of instruments
securities at fair value - - - 140 140 - 140
Changes in consolidated
Group structure - - - - - - -
Currency translation adjustments 316 316 3 319
Other changes - - - 15 15 14 29
As of June 30, 2010(1) 17,902,656 53,777 0 124,278 178,055 (305) 177,750

(1) Excluding treasury shares.

5. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

In €
thousands
06/30/10 12/31/10 06/30/11
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income before non-controlling interests 12,448 26,651 16,909
Depreciation, amortization and other 5,750 16,736 6,165
Net finance costs 553 749 93
Tax charge of the period 6,348 13,287 8,850
Operating cash flows 25,099 57,423 32,015
Interest expense payments (774) (1,571) (654)
Tax payments (6,158) (11,044) (12,882)
Cash flow after interest expense and tax 18,167 44,808 18,479
Change in inventory and work in progress (18,504) (28,442) (38,102)
Change in trade receivables and related accounts (12,411) (10,290) (9,788)
Change in other receivables 2,325 (1,350) 293
Change in trade payables and related accounts 20,398 11,511 17,784
Change in other current liabilities 3,940 10,721 (3,905)
Change in working capital needs (4,252) (17,850) (33,718)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities 13,915 26,958 (15,237)
Cash flows from investing activities
Net acquisitions of intangible assets (1,643) (17,438) (1,565)
Net acquisitions of property, plants and equipment (1,569) (3,851) (2,843)
Net acquisitions of marketable securities (+3 months) (20,300) (35,785) 25,985
Changes in non-current financial assets (400) (476) (18)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities (23,912) (57,550) 21,559
Cash flow from financing activities
Issuance of borrowings and new financial debt - - -
Debt repayments (4,061) (8,200) (4,182)
Dividends paid (6,319) (6,338) (8,628)
Capital increases 771 3,913 1,826
Capital decrease through the repurchase of shares - (3,495) -
Treasury shares 382 394 17
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities (9,227) (13,726) (10,967)
Change in net cash (19,224) (44,318) (4,645)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 66,201 66,201 21,883
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 46,977 21,883 17,238
The reconciliation of net cash breaks down as follows:
In €
thousands
06/30/10 12/31/10 06/30/11
Cash and cash equivalents 49,015 25,830 22,422
Short-term bank loans (2,038) (3,947) (5,184)
Net cash at the end of the period 46,977 21,883 17,238
Certificates of deposit > 3 months 20,300 35,785 9,800
Short-term bank loans 67,277 57,668 27,038

CHAPTER THREE Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

Accounting principles 13 Notes to the balance sheet 14 Notes to the income statement 24 Segment reporting 26 Off-balance sheet commitments 27 Information on related parties 28 Additional information 29

1. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

1.1

Statement of compliance

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements of June 30, 2011 were approved by the Board of Directors on September 8, 2011. They have been prepared in compliance with EC regulations 1606/2002 of July 19, 2002 on international accounting standards and notably IAS 34 on interim financial reporting as endorsed by the European Union. These standards have been consistently applied over the periods presented. These interim financial statements were prepared on the basis of these same rules and methods used to produce the annual financial statements.

This condensed interim financial report must be read in conjunction with the consolidated annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. In addition, the comparability of interim and annual financial statements may be affected by seasonal trends of the Group business and notably the impact of launch phases of new fragrance lines.

Financial information presented herein has been based on:

  • IFRS standards and interpretations whose application was mandatory starting in 2005;
  • - options retained and exemptions used by the Group for the preparation of IFRS consolidated financial statements.

1.2 Changes in accounting standards

New standards, amendments and interpretations that concerned Interparfums were applied starting July 1, 2011 and included namely the revised IAS 24 on "Related party disclosures".

These standards, amendments and interpretations did not have a material effect on the company's consolidated financial statements.

1.3 Basis of consolidation

All Group subsidiaries are fully consolidated. These include Interparfums Deutschland GmbH, Inter España Parfums et Cosmetiques S.L., Interparfums Srl, Interparfums Ltd, Interparfums Suisse Sarl, Interparfums Singapore and Interparfums Luxury Brands.

Interparfums Singapore and Interparfums Luxury Brands created in the 2010 first half were consolidated as of June 30, 2010.

Interparfums SA
Ownership &
controlling interests (%)
Interparfums Suisse Sarl Switzerland 100%
Interparfums Singapore Singapore 100%
Interparfums Luxury Brands United States 100%
Inter España Parfums et Cosmetiques SL Spain 100%
Interparfums Srl Italy 71%
Interparfums Deutschland GmbH Germany 51%
Interparfums Ltd United Kingdom 51%

Subsidiaries' financial statements are prepared on the basis of the same accounting period as the parent company. The fiscal year covers the 12 month period ending on December 31.

2. NOTES TO THE BALANCE SHEET

2.1

Trademarks and other intangible assets

In €
thousands
12/31/10 + - 06/30/11
Gross value
Indefinite life intangible assets
Nickel trademark 2,133 - - 2,133
Lanvin trademark 36,323 - - 36,323
Finite life intangible assets
S.T. Dupont upfront license fee 1,219 - - 1,219
Burberry upfront license fee 5,000 - - 5,000
Van Cleef & Arpels upfront license fee 18,250 - - 18,250
Montblanc upfront license fee 1,000 - - 1,000
Boucheron upfront license fee 15,000 - - 15,000
Other intangible assets
Rights on molds for bottles and related items 8,628 636 (305) 8,959
Registration of trademarks 440 60 - 500
Software 1,053 868 - 1,921
Other 165 1 - 166
Gross intangible assets 89,211 1,565 (305) 90,471
Amortization and impairment
Indefinite life intangible assets
Nickel trademark
(384) - - (384)
Finite life intangible assets
S.T. Dupont upfront license fee (1,187) (32) - (1,219)
Burberry upfront license fee (2,476) (223) - (2,699)
Van Cleef & Arpels upfront license fee (6,084) (754) - (6,838)
Montblanc upfront license fee (48) (50) - (98)
Boucheron upfront license fee - (496) - (496)
Other intangible assets
Rights on molds for bottles and related items (7,274) (326) 305 (7,295)
Registration of trademarks (440) (2) - (442)
Software (405) (84) - (489)
Other (99) (4) - (103)
Total amortization and impairment (18,397) (1,971) 305 (20,063)
Net intangible assets 70,814 (406) 0 70,408

In the absence of any indication of impairment, indefinite life intangible assets were not revalued on June 30, 2011.

The increase under the line item "Software" reflects the deployment of a new integrated SAP enterprise resource planning application (ERP).

2.2 Goodwill

Goodwill results from the acquisition of Nickel.

After being tested for impairment on December 31, 2010, no additional impairment charges were recognized. For the period from January 1 to June 30, 2011, there were no further indications of impairment. The total amount recognized in the balance sheet of €2,589,000 has consequently been maintained.

2.3 Property, plant and equipment

In €
thousands
12/31/10 + - 06/30/11
Gross value
Fixtures, improvements, fittings 7,703 1,492 - 9,195
Office and computer equipment and furniture 1,816 73 - 1,889
Molds for bottles and caps 6,251 1,151 - 7,402
Other(1) 870 127 - 997
Gross property, plant and equipment 16,640 2,843 - 19,483
Accumulated depreciation and impairment(1) (9,574) (1,662) - (11,236)
Net property, plant and equipment 7,066 1,181 - 8,247

(1) Including a gross amount of €352,000 for fixed assets held under finance leases (vehicles) and depreciation expenses of €215,000.

2.4 Inventories and work in progress

In €
thousands
12/31/10 06/30/11
Raw materials and components 26,176 37,803
Finished goods 44,830 70,240
Gross inventories and work in progress 71,006 108,043
Allowances for raw materials (917) (1,018)
Allowances for finished goods (3,276) (3,979)
Total provisions (4,193) (4,997)
Net inventories and work in progress 66,813 103,046

The increase of finished goods in the period reflects mainly the build up of stock for new licenses (notably Boucheron), new lines to be rolled out in the second half including in particular a major launch under the Burberry brand and growth in sales.

The increase in the inventory for components is mainly due to restocking for the new Jimmy Choo line planned for 2012 as well as components for the new Burberry line.

2.5

Trade receivables and related accounts

In €
thousands
12/31/10 06/30/11
Gross trade receivables and related accounts 77,540 87,328
Provisions (3,141) (3,704)
Net trade receivables and related accounts 74,399 83,624
The aged trial balance for trade receivables breaks down as follows:
In €
thousands
12/31/10 06/30/11
Not due 62,962 73,375
0 – 90 days 13,882 8,364
91 – 180 days 277 1,400
181 – 360 days 54 3,360
More than 360 days 365 830
Gross trade receivables 77,540 87,328

2.6 Other receivables

In €
thousands
12/31/10 06/30/11
Prepaid expenses 1,485 2,079
Interparfums Holding current accounts 32 49
Value-added tax 2,622 1,801
Hedging instruments 799 452
Other 1,900 2,164
Net other receivables 6,838 6,545

2.7

Current financial assets, cash and cash equivalents

2.7.1 Current financial assets

Current financial assets consist of investments in the form of certificates of deposits with maturities of more than three months for €9,800,000.

2.7.2 Cash and cash equivalents

In €
thousands
12/31/10 06/30/11
Certificates of deposit (less than 3 months) 18,991 22,261
Money-market mutual funds 3,103 50
Bank accounts 3,736 111
Cash and cash equivalents 25,830 22,422
Current financial assets (certificates of deposits > three months) 35,785 9,800
Cash, cash equivalents and current financial assets 61,615 32,222

Items under this heading are subject to an insignificant risk of a change in value. Short-term investments are measured at market value on every closing date.

2.8 Shareholders' equity

2.8.1 Common stock

As of June 30, 2011, Interparfums' capital was comprised of 19,842,368 shares fully paid-up with a par value of €3, 73.81%-held by Interparfums Holding.

For the period under review, capital increases result from the exercise of stock options for 112,322 shares and the capital increase in connection with the bonus issue of June 20, 2011 for 1,803,851 shares on the basis of one new share for every ten shares held.

2.8.2 Stock option plans

The managers and employees of Interparfums and its subsidiaries benefit regularly from stock option plans.

The characteristics of plans currently in force are as follows:

Plans Number of
beneficiaries
Numbers
of options
granted at
inception
Grant
date
Vesting
period
Exercise
price
(1)
Plan 2004 74 47,000 03/25/04 4 years €18.40
Plan 2005 85 112,700 05/26/05 4 years €15.65
Plan 2006 84 98,800 06/01/06 4 years €18.10
Plan 2008 (IP Inc) 96 84,500 02/14/08 4 years \$11.30
Plan 2009 135 87,000 12/17/09 4 years €14.55
Plan 2010 143 114,700 10/08/10 4 years €20.85

(1) Subscription price adjusted for bonus issues.

In February 2008, all employees of the company benefited from a stock option plan created by the parent Interparfums Inc. This plan was recognized in accordance with IFRIC 11 and is charged to Interparfums SA by the parent company.

In the period, changes in plans issued by Interparfums SA break down as follows:

Plans Options Conversions Bonus Cancellations Options
outstanding
at 12/31/10
in the
period
share
grants
in the
period
outstanding
at 06/30/11
Plan 2005 99,943 (96,076) - (3,867) 0
Plan 2006 162,947 (16,246) 14,691 - 161,392
Plan 2009 94,600 - 9,449 (110) 103,939
Plan 2010 114,700 11,440 (300) 125,840
472,190 (112,322) 35,580 (4,277) 391,171

At June 30, 2011, the potential number of Interparfums SA shares that may be created was 391,171.

Benefits granted to employees in the form of stock options recognized as additional compensation, in accordance with IFRS 2, were calculated using the Black & Scholes model. The impact of this calculation, including the US plan, represents an expense spread over the duration of the vesting period. This expense was €173,000 for the first half of 2011 and €183,000 for the same period in 2010.

The estimation of the fair value of each stock option based on the Black & Scholes model is calculated on the grant date on the basis of the following assumptions:

Plans Fair value
of the
options
Risk-free
interest rate
Dividend
yield
Volatility
rate
Share price
retained
for the
calculation
Plan 2004 €12.48 4.20% 1.00% 23% €64.75
Plan 2005 €6.76 4.50% 1.00% 22% €30.25
Plan 2006 €10.37 4.60% 0.94% 25% €35.00
Plan 2008(1) \$3.96 2.72% 1.20% 39% \$11.59
Plan 2009 €4.27 3.56% 2.67% 30% €17.60
Plan 2010 €6.55 2.81% 1.81% 30% €22.95

(1) The 2008 plan has been issued by the parent company Interparfums Inc.

For all these plans, the stock options have terms of six years.

2.8.3 Treasury stocks

Within the framework of the share repurchase program authorized by the General Meeting of April 29, 2011, 27,283 Interparfums shares were held by the company as of June 30, 2011.

Changes in the period break down as follows:

In €
thousands
Number of shares Carrying
At December 31, 2010 23,766 625
Acquisitions 108,447 2,745
Bonus issue of 06/20/11 2,568 -
Sales (107,498) (2,739)
At June 30, 2011 27,283 631

Management of the share repurchase program is assured by an investment services provider within the framework of a liquidity agreement in compliance with the conduct of business rules of the French association of investment firms (AFEI).

Purchases of shares under this program are subject to the following conditions:

  • the maximum purchase price is €40 per share, excluding execution costs;

  • the total number of shares acquired may not exceed 5% of the capital stock outstanding.

2.8.4 Non-controlling interests

Non-controlling interests concern the percentages not held in European subsidiaries, Interparfums Deutschland GmbH (49%); Interparfums Srl (29%), Interparfums Ltd (49%) that break down as follows:

In € thousands 12/31/10 06/30/11
Reserves attributable to non-controlling interests 541 345
Earnings attributable to non-controlling interests (156) (227)
Non-controlling interests 385 118

Non-controlling shareholders have an irrevocable obligation and the ability to offset losses by an additional investment.

2.8.5

Information on equity

The company is not subject to specific regulatory or contractual obligations in respect to capital stock.

In compliance with the provisions of article L.225-123 of the French Commercial Code, the shareholders' meeting of September 29, 1995 decided to create shares carrying a double voting right. These shares must be fully paid up and recorded in the company's share register in registered form for at least three years.

Since 1998, the company has adopted a policy of distributing dividends that today represents more than 30% of consolidated earnings to reward shareholders while at the same time associating them with the Group's expansion. In early May 2011, a dividend of €0.48 per share was paid or a total of €8.6 million.

The Group's significant shareholders equity and low gearing ensures that it is able to secure financing from banks in the form of medium-term loans.

In addition to the company's commitment with lending institutions to comply with contractual covenants, the level of consolidated shareholders' equity is regularly monitored to ensure the company continues to have sufficient financial flexibility to take advantage of all potential opportunities for external growth.

2.9 Provisions for contingencies and expenses

In €
thousands
12/31/10 + Provisions
used in
the period
Reversal
of unused
provisions
06/30/11
Provisions for retirement severance payments 1,348 154 - - 1,502
Accruals for tax 932 - - - 932
Total provisions for expenses > 1 year 2,280 154 - - 2,434
Provisions for contingencies 412 100 (200) - 312
Total provisions for contingencies < 1 year 2,692 254 (200) - 2,746

2.10

Borrowings

2.10.1

Borrowings by a maturity and rate

In €
thousands
Total < 1 year 1 to 5 years > 5 years
Floating-rate (3M Euribor) 5,611 4,497 1,114 -
Fixed rate 1,970 1,970 - -
Automobile leases 167 120 47 -
Bank overdrafts 5,184 5,184 - -
Total at June 30, 2011 12,932 11,771 1,161 -
In €
thousands
Total < 1 year 1 to 5 years > 5 years
Floating-rate (3M Euribor) 7,949 4,603 3,346 -
Fixed rate 3,900 3,900 - -
Automobile leases
Bank overdrafts
221
3,947
124
3,947
97
-
-
-

All borrowings are in euros.

2.10.2

Analysis of borrowings

Lanvin
2007
Van Cleef
& Arpels
Inception date September 28, 2007 January 1, 2007
Initial amount (in €
thousands)
22,000 18,000
Duration 5 years 5 years
Rate 3M Euribor +0.40% 4.1% fixed rate
Repayment schedule quarterly quarterly
Amount payable at June 30, 2011 (in €
thousands)
5 500 1 970

2.10.3

Other disclosures

The Lanvin debt contracted in September 2007 was covered by a 4.42% interest rate swap.

At June 30, 2011, on the basis of a notional amount of €5.5 million, a gain of €139,000 in connection with this swap was recognized in the income statement and for which the Group did not apply hedge accounting in accordance with IAS 39. The market value of the swap position at June 30, 2011 represented a negative balance for the company €111,000.

2.10.4 Covenants

The loans obtained by the parent company are subject to the following covenant ratios:

  • net debt to net equity;

  • net debt to cash flow.

These ratios are calculated by the company every year.

At the end of 2010, all conditions required by these covenants were met with ratios considerably below the contractual limits. As a result, the Group has considerable financial flexibility with respect to these commitments.

2.11 Deferred tax

The standard effective interest rate applied country by country is used to calculate the tax charge for all periods.

Deferred taxes arise mainly from timing differences between financial accounting and tax accounting. Deferred taxes from consolidation adjustments and loss carryforwards are recovered as follows:

In €
thousands
12/31/10 Changes
through
reserves
Changes
through
income
06/30/11
Deferred tax liabilities
Timing differences between financial and tax accounting 6 - (6) 0
Acquisition cost 612 - (4) 608
Market value of securities 56 30 - 86
Stocks options - 46 (46) -
Gains (losses) on treasury shares - 8 (8) -
Remeasurement gains (losses) 734 - - 734
Other 102 - - 102
Total deferred tax liabilities 1,510 84 (64) 1,530
Deferred tax assets
Timing differences between financial and tax accounting 1,363 - (470) 893
Financial instruments 17 - 11 28
Loan swap 86 - (48) 38
Recognition of loss carryforwards 1,261 - 336 1,597
Inventory margin 2,695 - 16 2,711
Advertising and promotional costs 929 - 343 1,272
Other 19 - 64 83
Total deferred tax assets before amortization 6,370 - 252 6,622
Amortization of deferred tax (1,261) - (336) (1,597)
Total net deferred tax assets 5,109 - (84) 5,025
Total net deferred tax (3,599) 84 20 (3,495)

2.12

Other short-term liabilities

In €
thousands
12/31/10 06/30/11
Accrued credit notes 9,876 8,762
Tax and employee-related liabilities 10,645 5,922
Accrued royalty payments 4,105 6,344
Other payables 1,050 784
Total other short-term liabilities 25,676 21,812

2.13 Financial instruments

2.13.1

Financial assets and liabilities by category

The following table presents financial instruments in the balance sheet according to the categories provided for under IAS 39.

In €
thousands
At June 30, 2011
Notes Carrying
value
Fair
value
Fair value
through
profit
or loss
Available
for sale
Loans &
receivables
assets or payables
Derivatives
Other non-current financial assets 1,799 1,799 - 489 1,310 -
Trade receivables
and related accounts 2.5 83,624 83,624 - - 83,624 -
Other receivables 2.6 6,545 6,545 - - 6,093 452
Current financial assets 2.7 9,800 9,800 - - 9,800 -
Cash and cash equivalents 2.7 22,422 22,422 - - 22,422 -
Assets 124,190 124,190 - 489 123,249 452
Borrowings
Trade payables
2.10 7,748 7,727 110 - 7,638 -
and related accounts 71,144 71,144 - - 71,144 -
Short-term bank loans 2.10 5,184 5,184 - - 5,184 -
Other payables 2.12 21,812 21,812 - - 21,812 -
Liabilities 105,888 105,867 110 - 105,778 -
In €
thousands
At December 31, 2010
Notes Carrying
value
Fair
value
Fair value
through
profit
or loss
Available
for sale
Loans &
receivables
assets or payables
Derivatives
Other non-current financial assets 1,690 1,690 - 398 1,292 -
Trade receivables
and related accounts 2.5 74,399 74,399 - - 74,399 -
Other receivables 2.6 6,838 6,838 - - 6,039 799
Current financial assets 2.7 35,785 35,785 - - 35,785 -
Cash and cash equivalents 2.7 25,830 25,830 - - 25,830 -
Assets 144,542 144,542 - 398 143,345 799
Borrowings 2.10 12,070 12,019 249 - 11,821 -
Trade payables
and related accounts 53,320 53,320 - - 53,320 -
Short-term bank loans 2.10 3,947 3,947 - - 3,947 -
Other payables 2.12 25,676 25,676 - - 25,708 (32)
Liabilities 95,013 94,962 249 - 94,796 (32)

2.13.2 Breakdown by method for measuring financial assets and liabilities

Financial instruments are broken down according to different levels of fair value defined by the amendment to IFRS 7.

In €
thousands
At June 30, 2011
Carrying
value
Fair
value
Quoted
(level 1)
Internal
prices model based
on directly
observable
market
inputs
(level 2)
Prices not
based on
observable
market
data
(level 3)
Other non-current financial assets 1,799 1,799 489 1,310 -
Trade receivables and related accounts
Other receivables
83,624
6,545
83,624
6,545
-
-
83,624
6,545
-
-
Current financial assets 9,800 9,800 - 9,800 -
Cash and cash equivalents 22,422 22,422 - 22,422 -
Assets 124,190 124,190 489 123,701 -
Borrowings 7,748 7,727 - 7,748 -
Trade payables and related accounts 71,144 71,144 - 71,144 -
Short-term bank loans 5,184 5,184 - 5,184 -
Other payables 21,812 21,812 - 21,812 -
Liabilities 105,888 105,867 - 105,888 -
In €
thousands
At December 31, 2010
Carrying
value
Fair
value
Quoted Internal
prices model based
on directly
observable
market
Prices not
based on
observable
market
data
(level 1) inputs
(level 2)
(level 3)
Other non-current financial assets 1,690 1,690 398 1,292 -
Trade receivables and related accounts 74,399 74,399 - 74,399 -
Other receivables 6,838 6,838 - 6,838 -
Current financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
35,785
25,830
35,785
25,830
-
-
35,785
25,830
-
-
Assets 144,542 144,542 398 144,144 -
Borrowings
Trade payables and related accounts
12,070
53,320
12,019
53,320
-
-
12,070
53,320
-
-
Short-term bank loans 3,947 3,947 - 3,947 -
Other payables
Liabilities
25,676
95,013
25,676
94,962
-
-
25,676
95,013
-
-

2.14

Risk management

The primary risks related to the Group's business and organization result from interest rate and foreign exchange rate exposures that are hedged using derivative financial instruments. The potential impacts of other risks on the company's financials are not material.

2.14.1 Interest rate risks

The Group's interest rate exposure is related principally to debt. The objective of the Group's policy is to ensure a stable level of financial expense through the use of hedges in the form of fixed rate swaps and the use of floor and caps.

These financial instruments are not eligible for hedge accounting under IAS 39. The Group nevertheless considers that these transactions are not speculative in nature and are necessary to effectively manage its interest rate exposure.

2.14.2 Liquidity risks

The net position of financial assets and liabilities by maturity is as follows:

In €
thousands
< 1 year 1 to 5 years > 5 years
Financial assets 32,222 489 -
Financial liabilities (10,574) (2,247) -
Net position before hedging 21,648 (1,758) -
Hedging of assets and liabilities (swaps) (97) (14) -
Net position after hedging 21,551 (1,772) -
Financial liabilities by year break down as follows:
In €
thousands
2011 2012 Total
At June 30, 2011
Floating-rate debt - nominal 2,200 3,300 5,500
Floating-rate debt - interest 129 86 215
Fixed rate debt - nominal 1,970 - 1,970
Fixed rate debt - interest 60 - 60
Interest rate swaps 69 42 111
In €
thousands
2011 2012 Total
At December 31, 2010
Floating-rate debt - nominal 4,400 3,300 7,700
Floating-rate debt - interest 314 86 400
Fixed rate debt - nominal 3,900 - 3,900
Fixed rate debt - interest 100 - 100
Interest rate swaps 203 46 249

2.14.3 Foreign exchange risks

Net positions of the Group in the main foreign currencies are as follows:

In €
thousands
USD GBP JPY CAD
Assets 34,561 4,569 339 500
Liabilities (3,147) (850) (87) (22)
Net position before hedging 31,414 3,719 252 478
Currency hedges 435 97 - -
Net position after hedging 31,849 3,816 252 478

In addition, because a significant portion of Group sales is in foreign currencies, it incurs a risk from exchange rate fluctuations, primarily from the US dollar (38.2% of sales) and to a lesser extent the pound sterling (6.1% of sales) and the Japanese yen (1.3% of sales).

The Group's exchange-rate risk management policy seeks to cover exposures related to monetary flows resulting from sales in US dollars, pounds sterling and Japanese yens.

3. NOTES TO THE INCOME STATEMENT

3.1

Breakdown of consolidated sales by brand

In €
thousands
06/30/10 06/30/11
Burberry 98,111 85,349
Lanvin 22,957 26,193
Jimmy Choo - 13,147
Montblanc - 12,634
Van Cleef & Arpels 12,755 9,887
Paul Smith 5,988 7,125
S.T. Dupont 8,640 5,926
Boucheron (2 months) - 1,614
Nickel 1,156 1,212
Other 1,126 (65)
Total net 150,733 163,022

3.2

Cost of sales

In €
thousands
06/30/10 06/30/11
Raw materials, trade goods and packaging (71,772) (90,791)
Changes in inventory and allowances 19,126 40,242
POS advertising (2,692) (3,976)
Staff costs (1,217) (1,517)
Subcontracting (916) (856)
Transportation costs (368) (540)
Other expenses related to the cost of sales (138) (112)
Total cost of sales (57,977) (57,550)

3.3 Selling expenses

In €
thousands
06/30/10 06/30/11
Advertising (29 024) (29 562)
Royalties (15,162) (15,527)
Subcontracting (7,358) (9,968)
Transportation costs (1,698) (1,913)
Sales commissions (1,380) (974)
Travel expenses (1,318) (1,488)
Staff costs (6,518) (7,797)
Allowances and reversals for depreciation/impairment (1,698) (3,706)
Other selling expenses (2,484) (3,068)
Total selling expenses (66,640) (74,003)

3.4 Administrative expenses

In €
thousands
06/30/10 06/30/11
Purchases and external costs (1,281) (2,030)
Tax and related expenses (271) (418)
Staff costs (1,750) (1,892)
Allowances and reversals for depreciation/impairment (662) (385)
Other administrative expenses (640) (723)
Total administrative expenses (4,604) (5,448)

3.5 Net financial expense

In €
thousands
06/30/10 06/30/11
Financial income 128 348
Interest and similar expenses (681) (441)
Net finance costs (553) (93)
Currency losses (3,475) (1,675)
Currency gains 1,340 1,557
Net currency gains (losses) (2,135) (118)
Other financial income and expenses (28) (51)
Net financial income/(expense) (2,716) (262)

3.6

Income taxes

In €
thousands
06/30/10 06/30/11
Current income tax (7,247) (8,830)
Deferred tax arising from timing differences (61) (465)
Deferred tax arising from consolidation adjustments 960 445
Total income taxes (6,348) (8,850)

3.7

Earnings per share

In €
thousands, except number of shares and earnings per share in euros
06/30/10(1) 06/30/11
Consolidated net income 12,879 17,136
Average number of shares 17,926,043 17,956,832
Basic earnings per share 0.72 0.95
Dilutive effect of stock options:
Potential fully diluted consolidated net income 27,065 91,499
Potential fully diluted average number of shares outstanding 17,953,108 18,048,331
Diluted earnings per share 0.72 0.95

(1) Restated to eliminate the impact of the bonus issue of one new share for every ten shares held on June 20, 2011.

4. SEGMENT REPORTING

4.1 Business lines

In €
thousands
Perfumes 06/30/10
Skincare
and Beauty
Total Perfumes 06/30/11
Skincare
and Beauty
Total
Sales 149,182 1,551 150,733 161,345 1,677 163,022
Income from operations
Impairment
22,389
-
(877)
-
21,512
-
27,731
-
(1,710)
-
26,021
-
In €
thousands
12/31/10 06/30/11
Perfumes Skincare
and Beauty
Total Perfumes Skincare
and Beauty
Total
Trademarks, licenses
and goodwill 71,616 1,811 73,427 72,426 1,803 74,229
Inventory 63,732 3,081 66,813 99,356 3,690 103,046
Other segment assets 156,023 694 156,717 135,727 527 136,254
Total segment assets 291,371 5,586 296,957 307,509 6,020 313,529
Segment liabilities 96,314 1,526 97,840 104,458 603 105,061

At June 30, 2011, the "Skincare and Beauty" business division showed a loss that reflected notably significant advertising investments in connection with make-up line launches.

Segment assets and liabilities consist of operating assets (liabilities) used primarily in France.

4.2 Geographical segments

Sales by geographical sector break down as follows:

In € thousands 06/30/10 06/30/11
North America 25,494 25,291
South America 12,024 14,290
Asia 27,163 30,927
Eastern Europe 10,745 12,482
Western Europe 42,040 45,562
France 13,749 14,570
Middle East 17,995 18,032
Other 1,523 1,868
Total 150,733 163,022

5. OFF BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS

5.1 Off balance sheet commitments

The following presentation of off-balance sheet commitments is based on AMF recommendation No. 2010-14 of December 6, 2010.

5.1.1

Summary of off-balance sheet commitments

In €
thousands
2010 2011
Off-balance sheet commitments in connection with the company's operating activities 270,517 288,554
Off-balance sheet commitments in connection with the company's financing activities 335 -
Off balance sheet commitments 564 553
Total commitments given 271,416 289,107

5.1.2

Off-balance sheet commitments in connection with the company' operating activities

In €
thousands
Main characteristics 2010 2011
Guaranteed minima
on trademark royalties
Guaranteed minima on royalties regardless of sales
achieved for each of the trademarks in the period.
247,475 257,038
Headquarters rental
payments
Rental payments due over the remainder of the lease period
(3, 6 or 9 years).
4,791 4,635
Guaranteed minima
for warehousing
and logistics
Contractual minima for remuneration of warehouses
regardless of sales volume for the period
11,970 11,220
Firm component
orders (inventories)
Inventories of components on stock with suppliers
the company undertakes to purchase as required for releases
6,281 15,661
Total commitments
given in connection
with operating activities
270,517 288,554

5.1.3

Off-balance sheet commitments in connection with the company's financing activities

In €
thousands
Main characteristics 2010 2011
Bank guarantees Security for the payment of the deposit guarantee
for a new warehousing facility due on the inception date
of the lease, expected in June 2011
335 -
Total commitments
given in connection
with financing activities
335 -

Commitments in respect to forward currency sales at June 30, 2011 amounted to \$37,342,000 and £4,100,000.

In compliance with obligations under German law, under the terms of a comfort letter issued at the end of June 2007, Interparfums provided a guarantee without restrictions to ensure that its German subsidiary Interparfums GmbH, is managed and funded to honor at all times its payment obligations to all creditors.

5.1.4 Other off-balance sheet commitments

In €
thousands
Main characteristics 2010 2011
Pension liabilities The portion of past service costs deferred as an off-balance
sheet item pursuant to application of the closing
of July 23, 2008 and amortized over 28 years
564 553
Total other
commitments given
564 553
5.1.5 Commitments given by maturity at June 30, 2011
In €
thousands
Total Up to
1 year
1 to 5
years
5 years
or more
Guaranteed minima on trademark royalties 257,038 13,838 132,950 110,250
Headquarters rental payments 4,635 661 3,095 879
Guaranteed minima for warehousing and logistics 11,220 2,040 1,080 8,100
Firm component orders (inventories) 15,661 15,661 - -
Commitments given in connection
with operating activities 288,554 32,200 137,125 119,229
Bank guarantees
Commitments given in connection
with financing activities
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Pension liabilities 553 22 87 444
Other commitments given 553 22 87 444
Total commitments given 289,107 32,222 137,212 119,673

Maturities are defined on the basis of the contract terms (license agreements, leases, logistic agreements, etc.)

5.1.6 Commitments received

Commitments received in connection with forward currency sales at June 30, 2011 amounted to €26,271,000 for US dollar hedges and €4,639,000 for pound sterling hedges representing total commitments of €30,910,000.

6. INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTIES

In the 2011 first half, there were no changes with respect to relations between Interparfums and affiliated undertakings (parent company and subsidiaries) and those disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the 2010 annual report.

This is also the case for relations between members of the Management Committee and the Board of Directors.

7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

7.1 License agreements

Nature of license License
inception date
Duration Expiration date
Burberry Original
Renewal
July 1993
July 2004
13 years and 6 months
13 years and 6 months
-
December 2017
S.T. Dupont Original
Renewal
Renewal
July 1997
January 2006
January 2011
11 years
5 years and 6 months
6 years
-
-
December 2016
Paul Smith Original
Renewal
January 1999
July 2008
12 years
7 years
-
December 2017
Christian Lacroix Original March 1999 10 years and 10 months April 2010
(before term)
Quiksilver Original April 2006 11 years and 9 months June 2010
(before term)
Van Cleef & Arpels Original January 2007 12 years December 2018
Jimmy Choo Original January 2010 12 years December 2021
Mont Blanc Original July 2010 10 years and 6 months December 2020
Boucheron Original January 2011 15 years December 2025

The renewal of the Burberry license agreement on July 1, 2004 for an initial term of 12 ½ years or until December 31, 2016, was accompanied by an option to extend the license by an additional five years (exercisable at December 31, 2014) and an option by Burberry Ltd to acquire the license at its market value at December 31, 2011.

On December 21, 2010 Burberry and Interparfums extended by one year certain terms of their fragrance license, including the length of the agreement to December 31, 2017. Burberry's right to buy the license was moreover moved from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012, and the option requiring the consent of both parties to extend the license five years beyond 2017 is now exercisable at December 31, 2015.

On September 1, 2009 Quiksilver and Interparfums decided by mutual agreement to terminate their collaboration on June 30, 2010 before the stipulated expiration date. This measure had no financial impact on either of the parties.

Christian Lacroix and Interparfums decided by mutual agreement to terminate their collaboration before the stipulated expiration date, effective as of April 2, 2010. This measure had no financial impact on either of the parties.

In April 2011, the 11 year license agreement signed in June 1997 between S.T. Dupont and Interparfums for the creation, development and distribution of fragrance lines, initially extended in 2006 for an additional 3 years until June 30, 2011, was renewed for another term of 5 1/2 years until December 31, 2016 on the basis of contractual terms and conditions favorable to both parties.

7.2 Proprietary brands

Lanvin

In June 2004, Interparfums signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Lanvin effective July 1, 2004 to create, develop and distribute fragrance lines under the Lanvin brand name for 15 years.

At the end of July 2007, Interparfums acquired the Lanvin brand names and international trademarks for class 3 fragrance and make-up products from the Jeanne Lanvin company.

Interparfums and Lanvin also mutually agreed with immediate effect to terminate the license agreement signed in July 2004 and at the same time concluded a technical and creative assistance agreement in view of developing new perfumes based on net sales until June 30, 2019. The Jeanne Lanvin company holds a buy back option for the brands which will be exercisable on July 1, 2025.

Nickel

In April 2004, Interparfums acquired a majority stake in Nickel, a company specialized in skincare products for men. In June 2007, Nickel became a wholly-owned subsidiary after Interparfums acquired the company's remaining shares.

7.3

Insurance

Interparfums is named as beneficiary under a €15 million life insurance policy for its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Philippe Benacin.

7.4 Employee-related data

7.4.1 Employees by category

Number of employees at 12/31/10 06/30/11
Executive officers and management 89 92
Supervisory staff 9 8
Employees 82 91
Total 180 191

7.4.2 Employees by department

Number of employees at 12/31/10 06/30/11
General Management 2 2
Production & Operations 25 30
Burberry Fragrances 34 39
Luxe & Fashion 24 27
France 65 58
Finance & Corporate Affairs 30 35
Total 180 191

7.5 Post-closing events

In July 2011, the Balmain couture house, founded in 1945 by Pierre Balmain, and Interparfums, the creator of prestige perfumes and cosmetics, announce the signature of 12-year worldwide license agreement commencing on January 1, 2012 to create, produce and distribute perfumes under the Balmain brand.

Certificate of the company officer responsible for the interim financial report

I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge the condensed financial statements presented for the first six months were prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and results of Interparfums and its subsidiaries and that the interim management report included herein presents a true and fair view of the important events occurring during the first six months of the fiscal year, their impact on the interim financial statements, the main transactions with related parties and the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the fiscal year.

Paris, September 8, 2011

Philippe Benacin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Executive officer responsible for financial information

Philippe Santi Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer To receive information or be added to the company's financial communications mailing list contact: the Investor Relations department

Karine Marty Telephone: +33 800 47 47 47 Fax: +33 1 40 74 08 42 Via the website: www.interparfums.fr

4 rond-point des Champs Élysées 75008 Paris Tel. +33 1 53 77 00 00

www.interparfums.fr