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Interparfums Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

Sep 7, 2017

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FIRST HALF REPORT 2017

FIRST HALF REPORT 2017

1. Management report • 2 2. Interim condensed consolidated financial statements • 6 3. Notes to the interim condensed consolidated  financial statements • 12

1. Review of operations • 3 2. Consolidated financial highlights • 3 3. Half year milestones • 4 4. Risk factors and information on related parties • 4 5. Outlook • 5 6. Post-closing events • 5

Translation disclaimer: This document is a free translation of the original French language version of the interim financial report (rapport semestriel) provided solely for the convenience of English-speaking readers.  This report should consequently be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with French law  and French generally accepted accounting principles. While all possible care has been taken to ensure that  this translation is an accurate representation of the original French document, this English version has not been audited by the company's statutory auditors and in all matters of interpretation of information, views or opinions expressed therein, only the original language version of the document in French is legally binding.  As such, the translation may not be relied upon to sustain any legal claim, nor be used as the basis  of any legal opinion and Interparfums expressly disclaims all liability for any inaccuracy herein.

1.  REvIEW OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated first-half sales reached €209.3 million, up 29%  at current exchange rates and 27.5% at constant exchange rates from the same period in 2016. This excellent performance was driven by organic growth from the established lines plus several initiatives since fall 2016, and notably the launch  of the Coach, Mademoiselle Rochas, Jimmy Choo L'Eau, Jimmy Choo Man Ice or Lanvin Modern Princess lines.

1.1.  Highlights by brand

€m H1 2016 H1 2017 2017/2016
Montblanc 55.1 57.1 3.6%
Jimmy Choo 38.9 54.6 40.4%
Lanvin 22.1 30.5 38.0%
Rochas 13.7 18.6 35.8%
Coach - 15.7 -
van Cleef & Arpels 9.3 9.5 2.2%
Boucheron 8.3 8.9 7.2%
Other 13.8 13.0 -5.8%
Perfume sales 161.2 207.9 29.0%
Rochas fashion license revenues 1.1 1.4 27.3%
Total revenue 162.3 209.3 29.0%

Montblanc fragrances had €57.1 million in sales, consolidating their positions in line with expectations, after more than 30% growth in the 2016 first half that included the launch of the Montblanc Legend Spirit line.

With sales of nearly €54.6 million, up 40% from the 2016 first half, Jimmy Choo fragrances achieved an excellent performance thanks to extensions of the lines Jimmy Choo L'Eau and Jimmy Choo Man Ice lines but also the solidity  of the established women's and men's fragrance lines.

After a period of difficult market conditions in Russia  and China in 2016, Lanvin fragrances returned to growth, driven by the international launch of the Modern Princess line and the continuing solidity of the Éclat d'Arpège line.

Rochas fragrances had €18.6 million in sales based on the strength of the brand's established lines and the Mademoiselle Rochas line's launch in around ten markets, the brand's first initiative since acquired in 2015.

Coach fragrances had €15.7 million in sales, highlighting  the positive market response to the women's line Coach launched in the 2016 second half.

1.2. Highlights by region

Growth rates were high in virtually all markets, and in particular North America (+33%) and Asia (+29%). In Western Europe, gains were more moderate, reflecting the high comparison base in the 2016 first half from the Montblanc Legend Spirit line's launch.

2.  CONSOLIDATED  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

€m H1 2016 H1 2017 2017 / 2016
Sales                                           162.3         209.3           29.0%
Gross margin                             106.0         136.6           28.9%
% of sales
65.3% 65.3%
Operating profit                          21.6           33.1           53.2%
% of sales
13.3% 15.8%
Net income                                 12.9           21.7           68.2%
% of sales
7.9% 10.4%

With an increase of more than 40% in marketing and advertising expenses in the 2017 first half, the company deployed substantial resources to consolidate and develop its market share and support launches in the period, notably the Mademoiselle Rochas, Jimmy Choo L'Eau or Jimmy Choo Man Ice lines. By applying tight controls over fixed costs, these efforts did not adversely impact operating profit which was up by more than 50% from the 2016 first half. On that basis, the operating margin reached 15.8%.

This trend was amplified at the level of net income that rose 68% and taking into account a provision for tax audit contingencies impacting the income of the last year's first half. The net margin for the first half accordingly reached 10.4%.

€m 12 /31 / 16 06 /30 / 17 2017 /20 16
Group shareholders' equity       403.6         404.9             0.3%
Cash + other current
financial assets                          230.6         192.2          -16.7%
Medium-term loans                    70.7           60.6          -14.3%

Strong sales growth in the first half and the inventory buildup in preparation for second half launches (including the Montblanc Legend Night and Coach for Men lines), temporarily impacted working capital in the 2017 first half.

After the €19 million dividend payment for 2016 and the €10 million repayment of the Rochas loan, at June 30, 2017,  a significant net cash position remained of more than €131 million.

3.  HALF yEAR MILESTONES

January Launch of La Collection of Boucheron

The six new Boucheron fragrances of this new collection draws on the memories of gem hunters who forged the spirit of the Maison with their journeys. Bringing back from Madras, Syracuse, Carthage, Alexandria, Ispahan or Zanzibar, a wealth of new inspirations and rediscovering forgotten fragrances.

Launch of the Repetto Le Ballet Blanc line

A new fragrance performance. This olfactory ballet offers  a new interpretation of Repetto femininity.

March

Launch of the Mademoiselle Rochas line

Reflecting Parisian chic, Mademoiselle Rochas, has that delicious, irresistible "je ne sais quoi" that casts a spell with  its floral fruity trail.

Launch of the women's line, Jimmy Choo L'Eau

The Jimmy Choo Woman's duality is matched by L'Eau's strong, free-spirited yet resolutely feminine scent. The fragrance combines a symphony of floral, fresh and musky notes.

Balmain license

In connection with the termination of the Balmain license agreement announced in early March, components and finished products inventory at March 31, 2017 was sold to Balmain.

Launch of the women's line, Montblanc Lady Emblem L'Eau

A floral fruity musky fragrance conceived for an elegant  and gentle woman, given with an innate grace. An unique and timeless beauty, just as the Montblanc diamond.

April

A new member is appointed to the Board of Directors

véronique Gabaï Pinski, currently Chair of the US ready-to-wear company vera Wang, with more than 25 years of experience in the field of luxury and cosmetics, was appointed Director  of Interparfums.

Launch of the men's line, Jimmy Choo Man Ice line

Refreshing an elegant, Jimmy Choo Man Ice opens a new chapter for the Jimmy Choo men's fragrance franchise.

May Dividend

A dividend of €0.55 per share for fiscal 2016, voted by  the General Meeting of April 2017 and representing a 21% increase from 2015, was paid in early May.

Paul Smith license

The Paul Smith fragrance license agreement was extended for an additional four years until December 31, 2021.

June

Bonus share issue

The company proceeded with its 18th bonus share 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 are presented in note 2.14 of the consolidated interim financial statements included in this report.

Other Risk factors are of the same nature as those presented in note 3 "Risk factors" of the "Consolidated Management Report" (section 1) included in the 2016 registration document filed on March 31, 2017 with the French financial market authorities (Autorité des Marchés Financiers or AMF). There were no material changes in these Risk factors in the 2017 first half.

4.2.  Related party transactions

In the 2017 first half, relations between Interparfums and affiliated companies remained comparable with those  of fiscal year 2016 presented in note 6.5 "Information on related parties" of the 2016 consolidated financial statements (section 2) included in the registration document filed on March 31, 2017 with the AMF.

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

5.  OUTLOOk

With growth in sales of nearly 30% in the 2017 first half, the positive momentum of the last few years has been confirmed. This trend has been reinforced by Coach and Rochas fragrances' recent upturn and significant initiatives for the Montblanc, Jimmy Choo and Lanvin fragrances in particular. In this context, and in light of the launches of the men's lines, Coach and Montblanc Legend Night in the fall, the company has raised its guidance for annual growth, that is expected  to reach €400 million for the 2017 full year.

The Company devoted significant resources to marketing and advertising in the 2017 first half to consolidate or develop its market shares. By continuing this strategy in the second half, it will be possible to maintain the 2017 operating margin target of between 13% and 13.5% for the full year.

6.  POST-CLOSING EvENTS

None.

2

Interim condensed consolidated financial statements

  1. Consolidated income statement • 7

  2. Consolidated statement of comprehensive income • 8

  3. Consolidated balance sheet • 9

  4. Statement of changes in shareholders' equity • 10

  5. Consolidated statement of cash flows • 11

1. CONSOLIdATEd INCOME STATEMENT

€ thousands, Notes H1 2016 H1 2017
except per share data in units
Sales 3.1 162,330 209,346
Cost of sales 3.2 (56,364) (72,718)
Gross margin 105,966 136,628
% of sales 65.3% 65.3%
Selling expenses
Administrative expenses
3.3
3.4
(77,614)
(6,748)
(96,474)
(7,044)
Operating profit 21,604 33,110
% of sales 13.3% 15.8%
Financial income
Interest and similar expenses
1,611
(1,408)
1,183
(647)
Net finance costs 203 536
Other financial income
Other financial expense
3,084
(3,140)
4,451
(5,478)
Net financial income (expense) 3.5 147 (491)
Income before income tax 21,751 32,619
% of sales 13.4% 15.6%
Income tax
Effective tax rate
3.6 (8,957)
41.2%
(10,601)
32.5%
Net income 12,794 22,018
% of sales 7.9% 10.5%
Attributable to non-controlling shareholders
Net income
(179)
12,973
282
21,736
% of sales 8.0% 10.4%
Net earnings per share(1)
diluted earnings per share(1)
3.7
3.7
0.40
0.40
0.61
0.61

(1) Restated for the bonus issue of June 13, 2017.

2. CONSOLIdATEd STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIvE INCOME

€ thousands H1 2016 H1 2017
Consolidated net profit for the period 12,794 22,018
Available-for-sale assets - -
Currency hedges - 864
deferred tax arising from items able to be recycled - (297)
Items able to be recycled in profit or loss - 567
Actuarial gains and losses - -
deferred taxes on items unable to be recycled - -
Items unable to be recycled in profit or loss - -
Other comprehensive income total - 567
Comprehensive income for the period 12,794 22,585
Attributable to non-controlling shareholders (179) 282
Attributable to equity holders of the parent 12,973 22,303

3. CONSOLIdATEd bALANCE SHEET

Assets

€ thousands Notes 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Non-current assets
Net trademarks and other intangible assets 2.1 162,748 160,824
Net property, plant, equipment 2.2 7,025 6,846
Long-term investments 2,951 2,711
Other non-current financial assets 2.3 5,166 4,616
deferred tax assets 2.11 7,174 8,085
Total non-current assets 185,064 183,082
Current assets
Inventory and work in progress 2.4 66,328 87,848
Trade receivables and related accounts 2.5 76,618 87,671
Other receivables 2.6 14,631 10,895
Corporate income tax 1,558 1,610
Current financial assets 2.7 89,367 108,487
Cash and cash equivalents 2.7 141,238 83,666
Total current assets 389,740 380,177
Total assets 574,804 563,259

Equity & liabilities

€ thousands Notes 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Shareholders' equity
Share capital 106,526 117,179
Additional paid-in capital 874 -
Retained earnings 263,720 265,986
Net income for the year 32,438 21,736
Equity attributable to parent company shareholders 403,558 404,901
Non-controlling interests 847 1,131
Total shareholders' equity 2.8 404,405 406,032
Non-current liabilities
Provisions for non-current commitments 2.9 7,012 7,463
Non-current borrowings 2.10 50,341 40,205
deferred tax liabilities 2.11 2,565 2,996
Total non-current liabilities 59,918 50,664
Current liabilities
Trade payables and related accounts 2.12 61,838 61,826
Current borrowings 2.10 20,391 20,384
Provisions for contingencies and expenses 2.9 873 822
Income tax 2,069 2,304
Other liabilities 2.12 25,310 21,227
Total current liabilities 110,481 106,563
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 574,804 563,259

4. STATEMENT OF CHANgES IN SHAREHOLdERS' EqUITy

€ thousands Total equity

Number
of shares
Share
capital
Paid-in
capital
OCI Retained
earnings
and
Results
Group Non-
share controlling
interests
Total
As of December 31, 2015(1) 32,085,733 96,515 459 (872) 290,949 387,051 429 387,480
bonus share issue 3,219,038 9,657 (646) - (9,011) - - -
Shares issued on exercise of stock options 118,014 354 1,061 - - 1,415 - 1,415
2016 net income - - - - 32,438 32,438 419 32,857
Change in actuarial gains and losses
on provisions for pension obligations - - - (413) - (413) - (413)
Remeasurement of financial
instruments at fair value - - - (20) - (20) - (20)
2015 dividend paid in 2016 - - - - (16,051) (16,051) - (16,051)
Treasury shares (74,783) - - - (1,394) (1,394) - (1,394)
Currency translation adjustments - - - - 532 532 - 532
As of December 31, 2016(1) 35,348,002 106,526 874 (1,305) 297,463 403,558 848 404,406
bonus share issue 3,550,878 10,653 (874) - (9,779) - - -
2017 half-year net income - - - - 21,736 21,736 283 22,019
Remeasurement of financial
instruments at fair value - - - 567 - 567 - 567
2016 dividend paid in 2017 - - - - (19,442) (19,442) - (19,442)
Treasury shares (25,066) - - - 110 110 - 110
Currency translation adjustments - - - - (1,628) (1,628) - (1,628)
As of June 30, 2017(1) 38,873,814 117,179 - (738) 288,460 404,901 1,131 406,032
As of December 31, 2015(1) 32,085,733 96,515 459 (872) 290,949 387,051 429 387,480
bonus share issue 3,219,038 9,657 (646) - (9,011) - - -
Shares issued on exercise of stock options 30,611 92 292 - - 384 - 384
2016 net income - - - - 12,973 12,973 (179) 12,794
2015 dividend paid in 2016 - - - - (16,051) (16,051) - (16,051)
Treasury shares 10,550 - - - 435 435 - 435
Currency translation adjustments - - - - (393) (393) - (393)
As of June 30, 2016(1) 35,345,932 106,264 105 (872) 278,902 384,399 250 384,649

(1) Excluding treasury shares.

5. CONSOLIdATEd STATEMENT OF CASH FLOwS

€ thousands 06/30/2016 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income 12,794 32,856 22,018
depreciation, amortization and other 6,806 17,039 4,852
Net finance costs (203) (590) (491)
Tax charge of the period 8,957 17,490 10,601
Operating cash flows 28,354 66,795 36,980
Interest expense payments (1,026) (2,023) (828)
Tax payments (12,016) (22,162) (9,207)
Cash flows after interest expense and tax 15,312 42,610 26,945
Change in inventory and work in progress (14,611) 2,950 (26,524)
Change in trade receivables and related accounts 1,380 (6,425) (10,839)
Change in other receivables 10 (6,324) 5,910
Change in trade payables and related accounts (3,022) 7,807 (114)
Change in other current liabilities (743) 4,769 (3,096)
Change in working capital needs (16,986) 2,777 (34,663)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities (1,674) 45,387 (7,718)
Cash flows from investing activities
Net acquisitions of intangible assets (530) (1,179) (469)
Net acquisitions of property, plants and equipment (2,024) (3,054) (1,243)
Net acquisitions of marketable securities (>3 months) (27,882) (13,513) (18,703)
Changes in investments and other non-current assets (233) (326) 790
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities (30,669) (18,072) (19,625)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of borrowings and new financial debt - - -
debt repayments (10,001) (20,004) (9,993)
dividends paid to shareholders (16,051) (16,051) (19,442)
Capital increases 384 1,415 -
Treasury shares 413 (1,332) (795)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities (25,255) (35,972) (30,230)
Change in net cash (57,598) (8,657) (57,573)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 149,895 149,895 141,238
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 92,297 141,238 83,666
The reconciliation of net cash breaks down as follows:
€ thousands 06/30/2016 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Cash and cash equivalents 92,297 141,238 83,666
Current financial assets 104,381 89,367 108,487
Net cash and current financial assets 196,678 230,605 192,153

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Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

  1. Accounting principles 13 2. Notes to the balance sheet 14 3. Notes to the income statement 23 4. Segment reporting 25 5. Off balance sheet commitments 26 6. Information on related parties 28 7. Other information 28

1. AccOUNTINg PRINcIPLES

1.1. compliance statement

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ending June 30, 2017 were adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2017. 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. The interim financial statements were prepared on the basis of these same rules and methods used to produce the annual financial statements.

This interim condensed financial report must be read in conjunction with the consolidated annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. In addition, the comparability of interim and annual financial statements may be affected by seasonal trends of group business and notably the impact of launch phases of new fragrance lines.

Financial information presented herein is 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

Furthermore no standards, amendments or interpretations currently under review by IASB and IFRIc were applied in advance in the interim financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2017.

The following standards, amendments and interpretations, not yet entered into effect, have been studied in advance to evaluate their impacts on future consolidated financial statements:

– IFRS 9 "financial instruments" – entering into effect in January 2018: to date, the company does not anticipate any material impact in the consolidated financial statements in the future;

– IFRS 15 "Revenue recognition" – entering into effect in January 2018: to date, the company does not anticipate any material impact in the consolidated financial statements in the future;

– IFRS 16 "Leases" – entering into effect in 2019: the company has initiated a study. The impacts on the consolidated financial statements are currently being quantified. At this stage, the company has identified lease agreements to be recognized in the balance sheet under assets, and namely for the premises of the Paris headquarters, the New York and Singapore offices and the Rouen warehousing facility. No other contract has been identified as falling within the scope of this standard.

According to initial calculations based on existing leases and their maturities at the end of the reporting period, a restatement of fixed assets and borrowings for a maximum amount of approximately €20 million may be expected. This first estimate may be subject to revisions according to new information for fiscal 2017 and 2018 unavailable to the company to date, without however calling significantly calling into question the current forecasts.

1.3. Basis of consolidation

Entities 51%-held by Interparfums are fully consolidated based on the exercise of exclusive control.

All group subsidiaries are fully consolidated.

Interparfums SA Ownership interest (%)
Controlling interest (%)
Interparfums Suisse Sarl Switzerland 100%
Interparfums Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd Singapore 100%
Interparfums Luxury Brands United States 100%
Interparfums Srl Italy 100%
Inter España Parfums et cosmetiques SL Spain 100%
Parfums Rochas S.L Spain 51%
Interparfums Deutschland gmbH germany 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

2.1.1.

Breakdown of trademarks and other intangible assets

€ thousands 12/31/2016 + 06/30/2017
Gross value
Indefinite life intangible assets
Lanvin trademark 36,323 - - 36,323
Rochas Fragrances brand 86,739 - - 86,739
Rochas Fashion brand 19,086 - - 19,086
Finite life intangible assets
S.T. Dupont upfront license fee Dupont 1,219 - - 1,219
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
Karl Lagerfeld upfront license fee 12,877 - - 12,877
Other intangible assets
Rights on molds for bottles and related items 10,599 372 (429) 10,542
Registration of trademarks 580 - - 580
Software 3,237 97 (102) 3,232
Total gross amount 204,910 469 (531) 204,848
Amortization and impairment
Finite life intangible assets
S.T. Dupont upfront license fee Dupont (1,219) - - (1,219)
Van cleef & Arpels upfront license fee (15,210) (754) - (15,964)
Montblanc upfront license fee (615) (33) - (648)
Boucheron upfront license fee (6,000) (496) - (6,496)
Karl Lagerfeld upfront license fee (7,795) (318) - (8,113)
Other intangible assets
Rights on molds for bottles and related items (8,281) (529) 351 (8,459)
Registration of trademarks (500) - - (500)
Software (2,542) (83) - (2,625)
Total amortization and impairment (42,162) (2,213) 351 (44,024)
Net total 162,748 (1,744) (180) 160,824

At June 30, 2017, no impairments were recognized for intangible assets linked to losses in value.

2.1.2. Acquisition of the Rochas brand

At the end of May 2015, Interparfums acquired the Rochas brand (perfumes and fashion) from Procter & gamble.

This transaction covered all Rochas brand names and registered trademarks (Femme, Madame, Eau de Rochas,…) for France and international markets, mainly for class 3 (fragrances) and class 25 (fashion).

This brand was acquired for a price of US\$108 million, excluding inventory (€101.3 million). The additional costs of €5 million generated by the acquisition were added into the value of the asset.

The purchase price allocation to the Rochas Fragrances brand and the Rochas Fashion brand were measured by an outside appraiser and analyzed as follows:

€ thousands Perfumes Fashion Total
Brand 82,745 18,210 100,955
Allocated costs (cost of intermediaries and attorneys) 594 130 724
Allocated costs (registration rights) 3,400 746 4,146
Total indefinite life intangible assets 86,739 19,086 105,825
Rights on molds for bottles 155 - 155
Fixtures, improvements, fittings 197 - 197
Total property, plant and equipment 352 - 352
Total acquisition of Rochas brand 87,091 19,086 106,177

2.2. Property, plant and equipment

€ thousands 12/31/2016 + 06/30/2017
Fixtures, improvements, fittings 7,364 115 (28) 7,451
Office and computer equipment and furniture 2,099 386 (23) 2,462
Molds for bottles and caps 10,287 627 (483) 10,431
Other (1) 1,104 115 (54) 1,165
Total gross amount 20,854 1,243 (588) 21,509
Accumulated depreciation and impairment (1) (13,829) (1,250) 416 (14,663)
Net total 7,025 (7) (172) 6,846

(1) Including a gross amount of €617,000 for vehicles held under finance leases and depreciation expenses of €344,000.

2.3. Other non-current financial assets

The signature of the Karl Lagerfeld license agreement resulted in an advance on royalty payments to be charged against future royalties of €9,589,000. This advance was discounted over the license agreement term and reduced accordingly to €4,616,000 at June 30, 2017.

The corresponding offset was recognized by increasing the amortization of upfront license fees.

2.4. Inventory and work in progress

€ thousands 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Raw materials and components 27,391 34,420
Finished goods 43,227 59,196
Total gross amount 70,618 93,616
Allowances for raw materials (1,825) (2,047)
Impairment of finished goods (2,465) (3,721)
Accumulated provisions for impairment (4,290) (5,768)
Net total 66,328 87,848

The increase in inventory takes into account sales growth as well as launches scheduled for the second half, notably for the coach and Montblanc brands with two new men's fragrance lines.

2.5. Trade receivables and related accounts

€ thousands 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Total gross amount
Impairment
78,217
(1,599)
88,746
(1,075)
Net total 76,618 87,671

The aged trial balance for trade receivables breaks down as follows:

€ thousands 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Not due 63,154 73,177
0-90 days 13,346 14,566
91-180 days 447 627
181-360 days 108 -
More than 360 days 1,162 376
Total gross amount 78,217 88,746

2.6. Other receivables

€ thousands 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Prepaid expenses 3,592 3,985
Accrued income 5,400 -
Interparfums Holding current accounts 2,957 2,764
Value-added tax 1,544 1,418
Hedging instruments 15 2,261
License royalties 459 374
Other 664 93
Total 14,631 10,895

The €5.4 million Balmain exit fee registered under accrued income at December 31, 2016 was received in April 2017.

2.7. current financial assets, cash and cash equivalents

€ thousands 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
current financial assets 89,367 108,487
cash and cash equivalents 141,238 83,666
Current financial assets, cash and cash equivalents 230,605 192,153

The decrease in cash in the period reflects primarily the increase in inventory linked to sales growth and 2017 second-half launches, payment of a €10 million installment on the Rochas loan and a €19 million dividend payment to shareholders for fiscal 2016.

The breakdown between current financial assets and cash and cash equivalents has been shifted in favor of longer-term investments providing higher return. These investments however remain highly liquid.

2.7.1. current financial assets

current financial assets, represented by investments with maturities greater than three months, break down as follows:

€ thousands 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
certificates of deposit 4,000 -
capital redemption contracts 37,460 50,405
Term deposit accounts 47,693 57,878
Other current financial assets 214 204
Current financial assets 89,367 108,487

2.7.2.

cash and cash equivalents

cash in banks and cash equivalents having maturities of less than three months break down as follows:

€ thousands 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
certificates of deposit (less than 3 months) 5,311 1,754
Interest-bearing accounts 7,383 7,388
UcITS 5,612 9,757
Term deposit accounts 70,536 45,005
current interest-bearing accounts 11,995 1,864
Bank balances 40,401 17,898
Cash and cash equivalents 141,238 83,666

2.8. Shareholders' equity

2.8.1. Share capital

As of June 30, 2017, Interparfums' capital was comprised of 39,059,662 shares fully paid-up with a par value of €3, 72.71%-held by Interparfums Holding.

For the period under review, capital increases result from the bonus share issue of June 13, 2017 for 3,550,878 shares on the basis of one new share for every ten shares held.

2.8.2. Stock option plans

No stock option plan was in effect at June 30, 2017.

2.8.3. Performance share awards

Interparfums SA awarded performance shares to all employees and managers with at least six months of seniority as of the date of the plan. The maximum number of shares to be awarded, adjusted for the bonus share issue of June 13, 2017 of one new share for every 10 shares held is 146,300 shares for senior executives and managers and 16,610 shares for all other employees.

The restricted share units will be remitted to employees after a vesting period of three years. After this period, the beneficiaries will freely dispose of their shares, without being subject to a lock-up period.

Effective delivery of the securities is contingent on the following terms and conditions:

Beneficiaries Vesting conditions
Senior executives
and managers
– condition of presence on September 6, 2019; and
– conditions of performance based on:
- consolidated revenue for fiscal 2018 for 50% of the restricted stock units awarded,
- consolidated operating profit for 50% of the restricted stock units awarded.
Other beneficiaries – condition of presence on September 6, 2019.

In accordance with IFRS 2, the Interparfums SA share price used to estimate the value in the consolidated financial statements is the average price for the last three trading sessions preceding the implementation of the plan or €23.98. The fair value applied on the award date is €22.46 after taking into account future dividends.

An employee turnover rate and a rate of probability for achieving the performance criteria were also used for the calculation, bringing the total expense to be spread over the life of the plan (three years) to €3 million or €511,000 for the 2017 first half. At June 30, 2017, the cumulative expense since the beginning of the plan was €835,000.

To ensure the availability of shares for remittance to employees on maturity, the company purchased an initial tranche of 119,200 shares on the market on June 30, 2017 (after taking into account the bonus share issue of June 2017) for a total amount of €2.7 million. These shares are presented as a deduction from shareholders' equity.

At June 30, 2017, the estimated number of shares to be remitted was 150,190.

2.8.4. Treasury shares

Within the framework of the share repurchase program authorized by the general Meeting of April 28, 2017, 66,674 Interparfums shares were held by the company as of June 30, 2017 or 0.17% of the share capital.

changes in the period break down as follows:

€ thousands Average
price
Number
of shares
Book
Value
At December 31, 2016 - 52,434 1,274
Acquisitions 30.65 196,550 6,025
Bonus share issue of June 13, 2017 - 4,824 -
Disposals 27.95 (187,134) (5,230)
At June 30, 2017 - 66,674 2,069

Management of the share buyback 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 financial market professionals (AMAFI).

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.

2.8.5.

Non-controlling interests

Non-controlling interests concern percentages not held in the European subsidiaries (Interparfums Deutschland gmbH: 49%; Parfums Rochas Spain S.L: 49%) at June 30, 2017 that break down as follows:

€ thousands 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Reserves attributable to non-controlling interests 428 849
Earnings attributable to non-controlling interests 419 282
Non-controlling interests 847 1,131

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

2.8.6. Information on equity

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 55% of consolidated net income to reward shareholders while at the same time associating them with the group's expansion. In early May 2017, a dividend of €0.25 per share was paid or a total of €19.4 million.

given its financial structure, the group is able to secure financing for important projects from banks in the form of medium-term loans. At the end of May 2015, a 5 year €100 million loan was obtained to finance the acquisition of the Rochas brand.

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

€ thousands 12/31/2016 Allowances Actuarial
gains/
losses
Provisions
used the
period
Reversal
of unused
provisions
06/30/2017
Provisions for retirement
severance payments
Provisions for expenses
6,940
72
322
129
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,262
201
Total provisions for
expenses > 1 year
7,012 451 - - - 7,463
Accruals for taxes
Other provisions for
contingencies < 1 year
572
301
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(51)
572
250
Total provisions for
contingencies < 1 year
873 - - - (51) 822
Total provisions for
contingencies and expenses
7,885 451 - - (51) 8,285

2.10. Borrowings and financial liabilities

A loan with was obtained on May 29, 2015 with a face value of €100 million repayable over five years to finance the acquisition of the Rochas brand executed on that same date.

Its repayment is made in quarterly installments of €5 million each for the principal. This loan will be subject to interest equal to the 3-month Euribor plus the applicable margin.

This debt is recognized at fair value to which is allocated the €775,000 in transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition, in compliance with IAS 39.

At June 30, 2017, €40 million had been reimbursed, with the remaining balance amounting to €60 million.

The line item "Borrowings" also corresponds to debt relating to fixed assets held under finance leases (vehicles).

2.10.1. Borrowings by the maturities

(€ thousands) Total < 1 year 1 to 5 years > 5 years
Variable-rate bank debt 59,720 19,877 39,843 -
Interest rate swap 585 372 213 -
Automobile leases 284 135 149 -
Total at June 30, 2017 60,589 20,384 40,205 -

2.10.2. Additional disclosures

The Rochas loan contracted in May 2015 was covered by an interest rate swap covering 90% of the debt and guaranteeing a maximum rate of 2% over the loan's full term.

At June 30, 2017, on the basis of a notional amount of €60 million, a gain of €276,000 in connection with this swap was recognized in the income statement whereby the group did not apply hedge accounting in accordance with IAS 39. The market value of the swap at June 30, 2017 represented a negative amount for the company of €585,000.

2.10.3. covenants

The Rochas loan obtained by the parent company is subject to the following covenant ratios:

– interest coverage ratio:

consolidated EBITDA/consolidated interest expense;

– leverage ratio:

consolidated net debt/consolidated EBITDA.

In 2017, all these covenants were met. The current level of these ratios is considerably below the contractual limits. As a result, the group has considerable financial flexibility in respect to these commitments.

2.11. Deferred tax

The income tax rate used to calculate the tax expense is the projected annualized rate at the group level for all periods presented.

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:

€ thousands 12/31/2016 Changes
through
reserves
Changes
through
profit or loss
06/30/2017
Deferred tax assets
Timing differences between financial and tax accounting 3,234 - (206) 3,028
Forward hedging instruments 59 - (59) -
Leases 4 - (1) 3
Straight-line recognition of rental payments 124 - (11) 113
Provisions for retirement liabilities 179 - - 179
Loss carryforwards 779 - (185) 594
Swap instrument 296 - (95) 201
Free POS materials 584 - 908 1,492
Intra-group inventory margin 2,694 - 367 3,061
Other - - 8 8
Total deferred tax assets before amortization 7,953 - 726 8,679
Depreciation of deferred tax assets (779) - 185 (594)
Net deferred tax assets 7,174 - 911 8,085
Deferred tax liabilities
Acquisition costs (569) - 3 (566)
Bonus shares - 45 (45) -
Levies imposed by governments (185) - 85 (100)
Forward hedging instruments (297) (135) (432)
Borrowing costs associated with the Rochas brand acquisition (131) - 33 (98)
capitalization of costs associated with the Rochas brand acquisition (1,677) - - (1,677)
gains (losses) on treasury shares - (184) 184 -
Derivatives (3) - (120) (123)
Total deferred tax liabilities (2,565) (436) 5 (2,996)
Total net deferred tax 4,609 (436) 916 5,089

2.12. Trade payables and other current liabilities

2.12.1. Trade payables and related accounts

€ thousands 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Trade payables for components
Other trade payables
18,107
43,731
29,111
32,715
Total 61,838 61,826

2.12.2. Other liabilities

€ thousands 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Accrued credit notes 3,203 3,114
Tax and employee-related liabilities 12,909 8,050
Accrued royalties 7,493 6,686
Hedging instruments 584 4
Value-added tax - 1,274
Deferred revenue 468 318
Accrued expenses 213 399
Other liabilities 440 1,382
Total 25,310 21,227

2.13. Financial instruments

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

€ thousands Notes Carrying
value
Fair
value
through Fair value Available- Loans &
for-sale receivables
Deri-
vatives
At June 30, 2017 profit or loss assets or payables
Long-term investments 2,711 2,711 - - 2,711 -
Other non-current financial assets 2.3 4,616 4,616 - - 4,616 -
Trade receivables and related accounts 2.5 87,671 87,671 - - 87,671 -
Other receivables 2.6 10,895 10,895 - - 8,634 2,261
current financial assets 2.7 108,487 108,487 - - 108,487 -
cash and cash equivalents 2.7 83,666 83,666 - - 83,666 -
Assets 298,046 298,046 - - 295,785 2,261
Borrowings and financial liabilities 2.10 60,589 60,014(1) 585 - 60,004 -
Trade payables and related accounts 2.12 61,826 61,826 - - 61,826 -
Other liabilities 2.12 21,227 21,227 - - 21,223 4
Liabilities 143,642 143,067 585 - 143,053 4
€ thousands Notes Carrying
value
Fair
value
through Fair value Available- Loans &
for-sale receivables
Deri-
vatives
At December 31, 2016 profit or loss assets or payables
Long-term investments 2,951 2,951 - - 2,951 -
Other non-current financial assets 2.3 5,166 5,166 - - 5,166 -
Trade receivables and related accounts 2.5 76,618 76,618 - - 76,618 -
Other receivables 2.6 14,631 14,631 - - 14,616 15
current financial assets 2.7 89,367 89,367 - - 89,367 -
cash and cash equivalents 2.7 141,238 141,238 - - 141,238 -
Assets 329,971 329,971 - - 329,956 15
Borrowings and financial liabilities 2.10 70,732 70,069(1) 861 - 69,871 -
Trade payables and related accounts 2.12 61,838 61,838 - - 61,838 -
Other liabilities 2.12 25,310 25,310 - - 24,726 584
Liabilities 157,880 157,217 861 - 156,435 584

(1) The fair value of borrowings and financial liabilities is measured as the total value of future cash flows discounted according to the prevailing interest rate on the market for comparable instruments.

In accordance with IFRS 13, current and non-current financial assets, cash and cash equivalents and borrowings and financial liabilities are measured using directly observable inputs other

than quoted market prices or provided by financial institutions (level 2). The carrying value of other financial assets presented above represents a satisfactory approximation of their fair value.

2.14. Risk management

2.14.1. Interest rate risks

of fixed rate swaps.

The group's policy for reducing its interest rate exposure risk seeks to ensure a stable level of financial expense by making use of all financial instruments such as hedges in the form

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.

2.14.2. Liquidity risks

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

€ thousands < 1 year 1 to 5 years > 5 years Total
Other non-current financial assets 800 2,000 1,816 4,616
current financial assets 5,007 103,276 204 108,487
cash and cash equivalents 83,666 - - 83,666
Total financial assets 89,473 105,276 2,020 196,769
Borrowings and financial liabilities (20,012) (39,992) - (60,004)
Total financial liabilities (20,012) (39,992) - (60,004)
Net position before hedging 69,461 65,284 2,020 136,765
Hedging of assets and liabilities (swaps) (372) (213) - (585)
Net position after hedging 69,089 65,071 2,020 136,180

2.14.3.

Foreign exchange risks

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

€ thousands USD GBP JPY
Assets 28,829 4,312 1,565
Liabilities
Net position before hedging at the closing price
(6,986)
21,843
(862)
3,450
(1)
1,564
Net position hedged (5,264) (1,632) (899)
Net position after hedging 16,579 1,818 665

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 (44.8% of sales) and to a lesser extent the Pound sterling (4.3% of sales) and the Japanese yen (1.9% 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

€ thousands H1 2016 H1 2017
Montblanc 55,057 57,104
Jimmy choo 38,929 54,577
Lanvin 22,102 30,465
Rochas 13,743 18,580
coach (6 months of activity in 2016) - 15,723
Van cleef & Arpels 9,334 9,513
Boucheron 8,256 8,869
Paul Smith 3,772 3,007
Karl Lagerfeld 2,485 2,241
S.T. Dupont 2,236 2,617
Repetto 2,946 2,201
Balmain 2,077 2,270
Other 304 817
Perfume sales 161,241 207,984
Rochas fashion license revenues 1,089 1,362
Total revenue 162,330 209,346

3.2. cost of sales

€ thousands H1 2016 H1 2017
Raw materials, trade goods and packaging (66,164) (92,813)
changes in inventory and allowances for impairment 14,811 26,137
POS advertising (1,561) (2,322)
Staff costs (2,016) (2,259)
Property rental expenses (1,093) (1,049)
Transportation costs (240) (297)
Other expenses related to the cost of sales (101) (115)
Total cost of sales (56,364) (72,718)

3.3. Selling expenses

€ thousands H1 2016 H1 2017
Advertising (33,857) (48,052)
Royalties (12,349) (13,631)
Staff costs (12,579) (14,407)
Service fees/subsidiaries (4,054) (4,868)
Subcontracting (3,190) (4,071)
Transportation costs (1,568) (1,919)
Travel expenses (1,855) (1,901)
Allowances and reversals (2,345) (1,599)
Tax and related expenses (1,566) (1,834)
commissions (588) (799)
Property rental expenses (841) (996)
Other selling expenses (2,822) (2,397)
Total selling expenses (77,614) (96,474)

Higher selling expenses reflect mainly advertising expenses that were increased namely for the Rochas, coach and Jimmy choo brands.

3.4. Administrative expenses

€ thousands H1 2016 H1 2017
Purchases and external costs (2,108) (2,016)
Staff costs (3,086) (3,480)
Property rental expenses (333) (240)
Allowances and reversals (254) (436)
Travel expenses (476) (402)
Other administrative expenses (491) (470)
Total administrative expenses (6,748) (7,044)

3.5. Net financial income (expense)

€ thousands H1 2016 H1 2017
Financial income 1,611 1,183
Interest and similar expenses (1,408) (647)
Net finance costs 203 536
currency losses (2,412) (5,478)
currency gains 2,348 4,451
Net currency gains (losses) (64) (1,027)
Other financial income and expenses 8 -
Net financial income/(expense) 147 (491)

The change in net currency gains must be interpreted by including the correction of sales for a profit of nearly €900 million linked to hedging contracts obtained at the end of 2016

for 2017 sales and accounted for as cash flow hedges. After restating to move this item, net currency gains did not show a significant change between these two periods.

3.6. Income tax

€ thousands H1 2016 H1 2017
current income tax – France (7,412) (8,663)
current income tax – Foreign operations (1,360) (2,714)
Total current income tax (8,772) (11,377)
Non-current income tax (1,626) (140)
Deferred tax- France 890 219
Deferred tax- Foreign operations 551 697
Total deferred taxes 1,441 916
Total income taxes (8,957) (10,601)

The 2016 first half includes an additional tax expense of €1.6 million following a tax audit of the French company for the fiscal years 2012 to 2015.

Excluding this non-recurring item, the change in the tax expense for the period was in the same proportions as sales.

3.7. Earnings per share

€ thousands, except number of shares and earnings per share in euros H1 2016 H1 2017
consolidated net income
Average number of shares
12,973
32,609,613
21,736
35,670,830
Basic earnings per share(1) 0.40 0.61
Dilutive effect of stock options:
Potential additional number of fully diluted shares 37,989 -
Potential fully diluted average number of shares outstanding 32,647,602 35,670,830
Diluted earnings per share(1) 0.40 0.61

(1) Restated to eliminate the impact of the bonus issue of one new share for every ten shares held on June 13, 2017.

4. SEgMENT REPORTINg

4.1. Business line segments

Up until December 31, 2014, the company operated solely in the segment of "Perfumes" where the indicators for financial performances for each brand of this segment were comparable. In consequence, the group's income statement and balance sheet henceforth reflected the operations of the "Perfumes" activity in its entirety.

Since the acquisition of the Rochas brand on May 29, 2015, the company now operates in two distinct segments: "Perfumes" henceforth including Rochas' fragrance business and "Fashion" corresponding to activity generated by Rochas' fashion business.

However, a separate presentation is not provided for income statement aggregates because the "Fashion" business represents less than 0.7% of group sales.

Assets and liabilities relating to the Rochas brand at June 30, 2017 were as follows:

€ thousands Perfumes Fashion Total
Intangible assets – Rochas brand 86,739 19,086 105,825
Medium-term loan 49,428 10,876 60,304

The amount of the loan has been allocated by business line in proportion to the breakdown of intangible assets.

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

4.2. geographic segments

Sales by geographical sector break down as follows:

€ thousands H1 2016 H1 2017
North America 41,075 54,710
South America 12,435 18,910
Asia 27,898 35,948
Eastern Europe 7,127 13,876
Western Europe 36,699 39,172
France 16,724 18,463
Middle East 16,616 24,617
Africa 2,667 2,288
Perfume sales 161,241 207,984
South America 174 235
Asia 311 345
Western Europe 459 675
France 145 107
Rochas fashion license revenues 1,089 1,362
Total revenues 162,330 209,346

5. 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. Off balance sheet commitments given

5.1.1.

Summary of off-balance sheet commitments given

€ thousands 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
Off-balance sheet commitments in connection with the company's operating activities 170,700 161,896
Total commitments given 170,700 161,896

5.1.2.

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

€ thousands Main characteristics 12/31/2016 06/30/2017
guaranteed minima on trademark royalties guaranteed minima on royalties
regardless of sales achieved for each
of the trademarks in the period.
147,633 139,860
Headquarters rental payments Rental payments due over the remainder
of the lease terms (3, 6 or 9 years).
13,885 12,442
guaranteed minima for warehousing
and logistics
contractual minima for remuneration
of warehouses regardless of sales
volume for the period.
4,697 4,026
Firm component orders Inventories of components on stock with
suppliers that the company undertakes
to purchase as required for releases
and which the company does not own.
4,485 5,568
Total commitments given in connection with operating activities 170,700 161,896

5.1.3.

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

commitments with respect to forward currency sales at June 30, 2017 amounted to US\$23 million, £2.2 million and ¥85 million.

commitments given with investments in foreign currency at June 30, 2017 amounted to US\$2 million.

commitments in connection with forward currency purchases at June 30, 2017 amounted to €4.08 million for US dollar hedges and €0.6 million for Pound sterling hedges.

commitments with respect to forward currency sales at June 30, 2017 budgeted in the 2017 second half amounted to US\$11 million.

5.1.4.

commitments given by maturity at June 30, 2017

€ thousands Total Up to 1 year 1 to 5 years 5 years
or more
guaranteed minima on trademark royalties 139,860 14,227 60,372 65,261
Headquarters rental payments 12,442 2,202 7,604 2,636
guaranteed minima for warehousing and logistics 4,026 1,342 2,684 0
Firm component orders 5,568 5,568 0 0
Total commitments given 161,896 23,339 70,660 67,897

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

5.2. Off balance sheet commitments received

commitments received in connection with forward currency sales at June 30, 2017 amounted to €21,493,000 for hedges for US dollars, €2,564,000 for Pound sterling and €676,000 for Japanese yen representing total commitments of €24,733,000. commitments received with respect to forward currency sales at June 30, 2017 amounted to US\$3,587,000 and £676,000.

commitments received respect to investments and foreign currency for US dollar hedges at June 30, 2017 amounted to €1,778,000.

commitments with respect to forward currency purchases at June 30, 2017 budgeted in the 2017 second half amounted to €10,338,000 for US dollar hedges.

6. INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTIES

In the 2017 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 2016 annual report.

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

7. OTHER INFORMATION

7.1. License agreements

Nature
of license
License
inception date
Duration Expiration date
S.T. Dupont Original
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
July 1997
January 2006
January 2011
January 2017
11 years
5 years and 6 months
6 years
3 years
-
-
-
December 2019
Paul Smith Original
Renewal
Renewal
January 1999
July 2008
July 2017
12 years
7 years
4 years
-
-
December 2021
Van cleef & Arpels Original January 2007 12 years December 2018
Jimmy choo Original January 2010 12 years December 2021
Montblanc Original
Renewal
July 2010
January 2016
10 years and 6 months -
5 years
December 2025
Boucheron Original January 2011 15 years December 2025
Balmain Original January 2012 - December 2016
Repetto Original January 2012 13 years December 2024
Karl Lagerfeld Original November 2012 20 years October 2032
coach Original June 2016 10 years June 2026

Effective as of December 31, 2016, Interparfums and Balmain decided by mutual agreement to terminate the license agreement entered into in 2012. The final deliveries will ceased on March 31, 2017.

In May 2017, the company extended its partnership with Paul Smith in advance for an additional four years, i.e. until December 31, 2021.

7.2. Proprietary brands

Lanvin

At the end of July 2007, Interparfums acquired the Lanvin brand names and international trademarks for fragrance and make-up products from the Jeanne Lanvin company. The two companies concluded in parallel a technical and creative assistance agreement in view of developing new perfumes based on net sales and effective until June 30, 2019. The Jeanne Lanvin company holds a buy back option for the brands which will be exercisable on July 1, 2025.

Rochas

At the end of May 2015, Interparfums acquired the Rochas brand (perfumes and fashion) from Procter & gamble.

This transaction covered all Rochas brand names and registered trademarks (Femme, Madame, Eau de Rochas,…) for France and international markets, mainly for class 3 (fragrances) and class 25 (fashion).

This brand was acquired for a price of US\$108 million, excluding inventory and financed by a €100 million loan repayable over five years, subject to standard covenants.

7.3. Employee-related data

changes in the number of employees for the period concerned all of the company's business lines and reflected primarily growth in business.

7.3.1.

Workforce by category

7.3.2.
Workforce by department
Number of employees at 06/30/2016 06/30/2017
Managers 168 186
Supervisory staff 7 7
Employees 75 74
Total 250 267
Number of employees at 06/30/2016 06/30/2017
Executive Management 2 2
Production & Operations 35 37
Marketing 55 57
Export 64 73
France 41 41
Finance & corporate Affairs 48 51
Rochas fashion 5 6
Total 250 267

7.4. Post-closing events

None.

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 consolidated 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 6, 2017

Philippe Benacin

chairman-chief Executive Officer

Executive officer responsible for financial information

Philippe Santi

Executive Vice President

INTERPARFUMS FIRST HALF REPORT 2017 •

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