UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
 
( MARK ONE )

x
Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006.

OR

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

Commission File No. 0-16469

INTER PARFUMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 Delaware
 13-3275609
 (State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
551 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
10176
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
 
(212) 983-2640
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes x   No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large accelerated Filer o     Accelerated filer x     Non-accelerated filer o

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

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

At August 7, 2006 there were 20,317,810 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share, outstanding.
 

INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
 
 
Page Number
 
Part I.
Financial Information
       
Item 1.
Financial Statements
1
       
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
   
as of June 30, 2006 (unaudited)
 
   
and December 31, 2005
2
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Income
 
   
for the Three and Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2006 (unaudited)
 
   
and June 30, 2005 (unaudited)
3
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
   
for the Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2006 (unaudited) and
 
   
June 30, 2005 (unaudited)
4
       
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
5
       
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
 
   
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
11
       
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
 
   
About Market Risk
20
       
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
21
       
Part II.
Other Information
 
       
  Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
22
       
  Item 6.
Exhibits
23
       
Signatures
23
       
Exhibits
 


INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Part I. Financial Information

Item 1.  Financial Statements

In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. We have condensed such financial statements in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, such financial statements do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 included in our annual report filed on Form 10-K.

The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.
 
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INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except share and per share data)

   
June 30,
2006
 
December 31,
2005
 
   
(unaudited)
     
ASSETS
             
Current assets:
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
44,197
 
$
42,132
 
Short-term investments
   
14,600
   
17,400
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
94,104
   
82,231
 
Inventories
   
70,983
   
48,631
 
Receivables, other
   
4,223
   
2,119
 
Other current assets
   
5,561
   
4,213
 
Income tax receivable
   
104
   
104
 
Deferred tax assets
   
3,819
   
3,011
 
               
Total current assets
   
237,591
   
199,841
 
               
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net
   
6,842
   
5,835
 
               
Trademarks, licenses and other intangible assets, net
   
30,765
   
30,136
 
               
Goodwill
   
4,810
   
4,476
 
               
Other assets
   
600
   
622
 
               
   
$
280,608
 
$
240,910
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
             
Loans payable - banks
 
$
9,331
 
$
989
 
Current portion of long-term debt
   
4,068
   
3,775
 
Accounts payable
   
48,386
   
40,359
 
Accrued expenses
   
26,588
   
21,555
 
Income taxes payable
   
471
   
1,269
 
Dividends payable
   
813
   
810
 
               
Total current liabilities
   
89,657
   
68,757
 
               
Long-term debt, less current portion
   
8,136
   
9,437
 
               
Deferred tax liability
   
2,036
   
1,783
 
               
Put option
   
1,177
   
743
 
               
Minority interest
   
37,627
   
32,463
 
               
Shareholders’ equity:
             
Preferred stock, $.001 par; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued
             
Common stock, $.001 par; authorized 100,000,000 shares; outstanding 20,317,810 and 20,252,310 shares at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively
   
20
   
20
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
37,214
   
36,640
 
Retained earnings
   
119,036
   
112,802
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
11,014
   
3,574
 
Treasury stock, at cost, 6,302,768 common shares at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005
   
(25,309
)
 
(25,309
)
     
141,975
   
127,727
 
   
$
280,608
 
$
240,910
 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
                   
Net sales
 
$
70,285
 
$
61,343
 
$
141,185
 
$
132,430
 
                           
Cost of sales
   
30,615
   
26,748
   
61,219
   
57,258
 
                           
Gross margin
   
39,670
   
34,595
   
79,966
   
75,172
 
                           
Selling, general and administrative
   
33,337
   
27,598
   
64,400
   
59,162
 
                           
Income from operations
   
6,333
   
6,997
   
15,566
   
16,010
 
                           
Other expenses (income):
                         
Interest expense
   
318
   
384
   
519
   
599
 
(Gain) loss on foreign currency
   
(220
)
 
(75
)
 
(381
)
 
4
 
Interest and dividend (income)
   
(501
)
 
(448
)
 
(1,015
)
 
(694
)
Loss (gain) on subsidiary’s issuance of stock
   
61
   
14
   
(12
)
 
14
 
                           
     
(342
)
 
(125
)
 
(889
)
 
(77
)
                           
Income before income taxes and minority interest
   
6,675
   
7,122
   
16,455
   
16,087
 
                           
Income taxes
   
2,293
   
2,819
   
5,635
   
5,975
 
                           
Income before minority interest
   
4,382
   
4,303
   
10,820
   
10,112
 
                           
Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiary
   
1,190
   
1,089
   
3,208
   
2,494
 
                           
Net income
 
$
3,192
 
$
3,214
 
$
7,612
 
$
7,618
 
                           
Net income per share:
                         
Basic
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.38
 
$
0.38
 
Diluted
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.37
 
$
0.37
 
                           
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
                         
Basic
   
20,315
   
20,179
   
20,291
   
19,940
 
Diluted
   
20,564
   
20,478
   
20,554
   
20,449
 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
             
Net income
 
$
7,612
 
$
7,618
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
             
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,539
   
2,104
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
26
   
45
 
Noncash stock compensation
   
313
   
 
Loss on sale of trademark
   
239
   
 
Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiary
   
3,208
   
2,494
 
Deferred tax (benefit)
   
(542
)
 
(377
)
Change in fair value of put options
   
363
   
187
 
(Gain) loss on subsidiary’s issuance of stock
   
(12
)
 
14
 
Changes in:
             
Accounts receivable
   
(5,859
)
 
(9,730
)
Inventories
   
(18,870
)
 
(8,240
)
Other assets
   
(1,502
)
 
(3,631
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
8,547
   
17,842
 
Income taxes payable, net
   
(863
)
 
(1,803
)
               
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
(4,801
)
 
6,523
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
             
Purchases of short-term investments
   
   
(1,400
)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments
   
2,800
   
1,000
 
Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements
   
(1,887
)
 
(1,496
)
Payment for licenses, trademarks and other intangible assets
   
(1,381
)
 
(262
)
Proceeds from sale of trademark
   
1,106
   
 
               
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
638
   
(2,158
)
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
             
Increase in loans payable - bank
   
8,100
   
4,873
 
Repayment of long-term debt
   
(1,966
)
 
(2,058
)
Proceeds from sale of stock of subsidiary
   
574
   
431
 
Proceeds from stock-based compensation transactions
   
509
   
119
 
Dividends paid
   
(1,622
)
 
(1,389
)
Dividends paid to minority interest
   
(1,218
)
 
(1,106
)
Purchases of treasury stock
   
   
(150
)
               
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
4,377
   
720
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
   
1,851
   
(2,867
)
               
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
2,065
   
2,218
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
   
42,132
   
23,372
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
 
$
44,197
 
$
25,590
 
               
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
             
Cash paid during the period for:
             
Interest
 
$
526
 
$
430
 
Income taxes
   
7,200
   
5,515
 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Page 4

INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Significant Accounting Policies:

The accounting policies we follow are set forth in the notes to our financial statements included in our Form 10-K which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2005. We also discuss such policies in Part I, Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in this Form 10-Q.

2. New Accounting Pronouncements:
 
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 123(R), Share-Based Payment, (“SFAS 123(R)”), using the modified prospective method. See Note 3 for additional information regarding stock-based compensation.
 
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) released SFAS 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets, to simplify accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. SFAS 156 amends SFAS 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities. SFAS 156 permits an entity to choose either the amortization method or the fair value measurement method for measuring each class of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities after they have been initially measured at fair value. SFAS 156 applies to all separately recognized servicing assets and liabilities acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. SFAS 156 will be effective as of January 1, 2007. The Company does not believe the adoption of SFAS 156 will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation FASB No. 109 (“FIN 48”), which prescribes accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions. This interpretation defines the criteria that must be met for the benefits of a tax position to be recognized in the financial statements and the measurement of tax benefits recognized. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective as of the beginning of the Company’s 2007 fiscal year, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
3. Share-Based Payments:

Prior to January 1, 2006, we applied the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (“SFAS 123”). In accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123, we applied Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25") and related interpretations in accounting for our stock based compensation plans and, accordingly, did not recognize compensation expense for stock options because we issued options at an exercise price equal to the market value at date of grant.

Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”), which revises SFAS 123 and supersedes APB 25. SFAS 123(R) requires all share-based payments to be recognized in the financial statements based on the fair values using an option-pricing model at the date of grant. We have elected to use the modified prospective method for adoption, which requires compensation expense to be recorded for all unvested stock options beginning in the first quarter of adoption, based on the fair value at the original grant date. Prior year financial statements have not been restated.
 
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INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

3. Share-Based Payments (continued):

Compensation cost for share-based arrangements and the impact of the adoption of SFAS 123(R) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 decreased income before income taxes by $0.21 million and $0.44 million, respectively, decreased net income by $0.10 million and $0.22 million, respectively, had no significant effect on basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and decreased basic and diluted earnings per share by $0.01 for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The adoption of SFAS 123(R) had no impact on cash flow from operating activities or financing activities in the accompanying statement of cash flows.

The effect on net income and earnings per share if we had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 to stock-based compensation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 is as follows:

(In thousands except per share data)
 
Three months ended
June 30,
2005
 
Six months ended
June 30,
2005
 
           
Reported net income
 
$
3,214
 
$
7,618
 
Less: Stock-based employee compensation determined under SFAS 123, net of taxes
   
(882
)
 
(1,033
)
               
Pro forma net income
 
$
2,332
 
$
6,585
 
               
Income per share, as reported:
             
Basic
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.38
 
Diluted
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.37
 
               
Pro forma net income per share:
             
Basic
 
$
0.12
 
$
0.33
 
Diluted
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.32
 
 
The Company maintains a stock option program for key employees, executives, and directors. The plans, all of which have been approved by shareholder vote, provide for the granting of both nonqualified and incentive options. Options granted under the plans vest immediately and are exercisable for a period of five years. It is generally the Company’s policy to issue new shares upon exercise of stock options. A summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information follows:
 
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INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

3. Share-Based Payments (continued):

The following table summarizes stock option information as of June 30, 2006 and does not include information relating to options of Inter Parfums, S.A. granted by Inter Parfums, S.A., our majority owned subsidiary:
 
   
Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
           
Outstanding at January 1, 2006
   
985,550
 
$
14.03
 
Granted
   
12,000
   
18.56
 
Exercised
   
(65,500
)
 
7.77
 
Forfeited or expired
   
(11,050
)
 
15.90
 
               
Outstanding at June 30, 2006
   
921,000
 
$
14.51
 
 
At June 30, 2006, options for 972,079 shares were available for future grant under the plans.
 
The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding as of June 30, 2006 is 2.5 years and the aggregate intrinsic value is $3.8 million.
 
As of June 30, 2006, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options outstanding on Inter Parfums, Inc. stock as all options were fully vested upon grant. The amount of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options outstanding of our majority owned subsidiary, Inter Parfums S.A., was 1.9 million euro. Options under these plans vest over a four year period.

Cash proceeds, tax benefits and intrinsic value related to stock options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005 were as follows:
 
   
June 30,
2006
 
June 30,
2005
 
           
Cash proceeds from stock options exercised
 
$
508,720
 
$
119,258
 
Tax benefits
   
0
   
0
 
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
   
686,081
   
11,598,016
 

No tax benefit was recognized from stock options exercised as valuation reserves were allocated to those potential benefits.
 
The weighted average fair values of the options granted by Inter Parfums, Inc. during the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 were $6.32 and $4.97 per share, respectively, on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield 0.9% in 2006 and 1.0% in 2005; volatility of 40% in 2006 and 2005; risk-free interest rates at the date of grant, 4.7% in 2006 and 3.5% in 2005; and an expected life of the option of four years in 2006 and 2005.
 
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INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

3. Share-Based Payments (continued):
 
Stock-based employee compensation determined under the fair value based method, net of related tax effects, includes compensation incurred by Inter Parfums, S.A., our majority owned subsidiary whose stock is publicly traded in France. The weighted average fair values of the options granted by Inter Parfums, S.A. during the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 were 10.37 euro and 6.08 euro per share, respectively, on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield 0.94% in 2006 and 1.0% in 2005; volatility of 25% in 2006 and 22% in 2005; risk-free interest rates at the date of grant, 4.6% in 2006 and 4.5% in 2005; and an expected life of the option of four years in 2006 and 2005.
 
4. Comprehensive Income (Loss):

(In thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Comprehensive income (loss):
                         
Net income
 
$
3,192
 
$
3,214
 
$
7,612
 
$
7,618
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                         
Foreign currency translation adjustment
   
4,870
   
(6,059
)
 
7,437
   
(10,661
)
Change in fair value of derivatives
   
23
   
(4
)
 
2
   
(139
)
                           
Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
8,085
 
$
(2,849
)
$
15,051
 
$
(3,182
)

5. Segment and Geographic Areas:

 
The Company manages its business in two segments, European based operations and United States based operations. The European assets are located, and operations are conducted, in France. European operations primarily represent the sales of the prestige brand name fragrances and United States operations primarily represent the sale of mass-market and specialty retail products. Information on the Company’s operations by geographical areas is as follows.

(In thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Net Sales:
                         
United States
 
$
9,544
 
$
8,183
 
$
17,550
 
$
17,773
 
Europe
   
60,776
   
55,293
   
124,282
   
117,222
 
Eliminations
   
(35
)
 
(2,133
)
 
(647
)
 
(2,565
)
                           
   
$
70,285
 
$
61,343
 
$
141,185
 
$
132,430
 
                           
Net Income (Loss):
                         
United States
 
$
(500
)
$
(88
)
$
(1,323
)
$
155
 
Europe
   
3,659
   
3,564
   
8,945
   
7,737
 
Eliminations
   
33
   
(262
)
 
(10
)
 
(274
)
                           
   
$
3,192
 
$
3,214
 
$
7,612
 
$
7,618
 
 
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INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

6. Earnings Per Share:

Basic earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period, plus the incremental shares outstanding assuming the exercise of dilutive stock options.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
(In thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Numerator:
                         
Net income
 
$
3,192
 
$
3,214
 
$
7,612
 
$
7,618
 
                           
Denominator: 
                         
Weighted average shares
   
20,315
   
20,179
   
20,291
   
19,940
 
Effect of dilutive securities:
                         
Stock options
   
249
   
299
   
263
   
509
 
                           
     
20,564
   
20,478
   
20,554
   
20,449
 

7. Inventories:

Inventories consist of the following:

(In thousands)
 
June 30,
2006
 
December 31,
2005
 
           
Raw materials and component parts
 
$
28,091
 
$
19,529
 
Finished goods
   
42,892
   
29,102
 
               
   
$
70,983
 
$
48,631
 
 
8. Long-term Debt:

In July 2004, Inter Parfums, S.A. entered into a 16 million euro five-year credit agreement. The long-term credit facility, which bears interest at 0.60% above the three month EURIBOR rate, provides for principal to be repaid in 20 equal quarterly installments and requires the maintenance of a debt equity ratio of less than one. At June 30, 2006 exchange rates, maturities of long-term debt subsequent to June 30, 2006 are $2.0 million in 2006, $4.1 million in 2007 and 2008, and $2.0 million in 2009.

In order to reduce exposure to rising variable interest rates, the Company entered into a swap transaction effectively exchanging the variable interest rate referred to above to a variable rate based on the 12 month EURIBOR rate with a floor of 3.25% and a ceiling of 3.85%. This derivative instrument is recorded at fair value and changes in fair value are reflected in the consolidated statements of income.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

9. Entry into Material Definitive Agreement:

In March 2006, we entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Quiksilver, Inc. for the creation, development and distribution of fragrance, suncare, skincare and related products under the Roxy brand and suncare and related products under the Quiksilver brand. The agreement, which runs through 2017, requires advertising expenditures and royalty payments in line with industry practice. Our plans call for the first new product line under the agreement, a Roxy fragrance family, to be introduced in late 2007, followed by a Quiksilver suncare line.
 
 
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Item 2:
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward Looking Information

Statements in this report which are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will" and "would" or similar words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements because actual events or results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of important factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed under the headings “Forward Looking Statements” and "Risk Factors" in Inter Parfums' annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, and the reports Inter Parfums files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Inter Parfums does not intend to and undertakes no duty to update the information contained in this report.
 
Overview

We operate in the fragrance and cosmetic industry, and manufacture, market and distribute a wide array of fragrances, cosmetics and health and beauty aids. We manage our business in two segments, European based operations and United States based operations. We specialize in prestige, specialty retail, and mass-market perfumes, cosmetics and other personal care products. Practically all of our prestige products are produced and marketed by our 73% owned subsidiary in Paris, Inter Parfums, S.A., which is also a publicly traded company as 27% of Inter Parfums, S.A. shares trade on the Euronext. Prestige cosmetics and prestige skin care products represent less than 5% of consolidated net sales. Our specialty retail and mass-market products are produced and marketed by our United States operations.
 
Our prestige product lines, which are manufactured and distributed by us primarily under license agreements with brand owners, represented approximately 88% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2006. We have built a portfolio of brands, which includes Burberry, Lanvin, Paul Smith, S.T. Dupont, Christian Lacroix, Nickel, Diane von Furstenberg and Quiksilver/Roxy whose products are distributed in over 120 countries around the world. Burberry is our most significant license; sales of Burberry products represented 60% of net sales for both six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
 
Our mass-market and specialty retail product lines, which are marketed through our United States operations represented 12% of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2006, and are comprised of fragrances, cosmetics, health and beauty aids and personal care products. Mass market products are sold under trademarks owned by us or pursuant to license agreements we have for the trademarks Jordache and Tatiana. Our specialty retail products consist of products under development for Gap and Banana Republic. These new products are scheduled to launch at Banana Republic in the fall of 2006 and at Gap in 2007.
 
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We grow our business in two distinct ways. First, we grow by adding new brands to our portfolio, either through new licenses or out-right acquisitions of brands. Second, we grow through the creation of product line extensions within the existing brands in our portfolio. Every two to three years, we create a new family of fragrances for each prestige brand in our portfolio.
 
Our business is not very capital intensive, and it is important to note that we do not own any manufacturing facilities. Rather, we act as a general contractor and source our needed components from our suppliers. These components are received at one of our distribution centers and then, based upon production needs, the components are sent to one of several outside fillers which manufacture the finished good for us and ship it back to our distribution center.
 
Recent Important Events

Quiksilver/Roxy
 
In March 2006, we entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Quiksilver, Inc. for the creation, development and distribution of fragrance, suncare, skincare and related products under the Roxy brand and suncare and related products under the Quiksilver brand. Quiksilver, Inc. is the world’s leading outdoor sports lifestyle company whose products are sold in 90 countries. The agreement runs through 2017.
 
The Roxy and Quiksilver names are hugely popular in the global youth market and are synonymous with the heritage and culture of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. Our goal is to leverage the passion and loyalty of the Roxy and Quiksilver brands as we bring their customers exciting new products. Our plans call for the first new product line under the agreement, a Roxy fragrance family, to be introduced in late 2007, followed by a Quiksilver suncare line.
 
Gap and Banana Republic
 
On July 14, 2005, we entered into an exclusive agreement with Gap, Inc. to develop, produce, manufacture and distribute personal care and home fragrance products for Gap and Banana Republic brand names to be sold in Gap and Banana Republic retail stores in the United States and Canada. On March 2, 2006, the agreement was amended to include Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Stores in the United States and Canada. This agreement marks our entrée into the specialty retail store fragrance business.
 
The initial term of this agreement expires on August 31, 2009, and the agreement includes an additional two-year optional term that expires on August 31, 2011, as well as a further additional two-year term that expires on August 31, 2013, in each case if certain retail sales targets are met or Gap, Inc. chooses to extend the term. In addition, if the agreement is extended for the first optional term, then Gap, Inc. has the right to terminate our rights under the agreement before the end of that first optional term if Gap, Inc. pays an amount specified in a formula, with the right to be exercised during the period beginning on September 1, 2010 and expiring on August 31, 2011.
 
The Banana Republic Discover Collection, a line of five fragrances is expected to hit Banana Republic stores in September 2006. The collection consists of three scents for women and two for men, each named after a luxurious, natural material that is both emotional and authentic. A separate line of fragrance and personal care products is also in the works for Gap’s North American stores. That line is expected to launch in 2007.
 
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In accordance with our agreement with Gap, Inc. we have established a dedicated operating unit and have begun staffing it. Eventually, this unit will employ between 15 to 25 people. We have incurred and expect to continue to incur staffing, product development and other start-up expenses, including those of a third-party design and marketing firm. To propel these programs forward, these expenses are expected to continue throughout the balance of 2006. In addition, we have transitioned component sourcing and production of Gap, Inc.’s existing fragrance and personal care product lines to suppliers and contract fillers of the Company. Margins on initial sales to Gap, Inc. of their existing product lines are minimal, as we are honoring all existing purchase commitments.
 
Discussion of Critical Accounting Policies

We make estimates and assumptions in the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions. We believe the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations. These accounting policies generally require our management's most difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. The following is a brief discussion of the more critical accounting policies that we employ.

Revenue Recognition

We sell our products to department stores, perfumeries, specialty retailers, mass-market retailers, supermarkets and domestic and international wholesalers and distributors. Sales of such products by our domestic subsidiaries are denominated in U.S. dollars and sales of such products by our foreign subsidiaries are primarily denominated in either Euros or U.S. dollars. Accounts receivable reflect the granting of credit to these customers. We generally grant credit based upon our analysis of the customer's financial position as well as previously established buying patterns. Generally, we do not bill customers for shipping and handling costs and all shipping and handling costs, which aggregated $1.9 million and $2.1 million for the six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income. We recognize revenues when merchandise is shipped and the risk of loss passes to the customer. Net sales are comprised of gross revenues less returns, and trade discounts and allowances.

Sales Returns

Generally, we do not permit customers to return their unsold products. However, on a case-by-case basis we occasionally allow customer returns. We regularly review and revise, as deemed necessary, our estimate of reserves for future sales returns based primarily upon historic trends and relevant current data. We record estimated reserves for sales returns as a reduction of sales, cost of sales and accounts receivable. Returned products are recorded as inventories and are valued based upon estimated realizable value. The physical condition and marketability of returned products are the major factors we consider in estimating realizable value. Actual returns, as well as estimated realizable values of returned products, may differ significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from our estimates, if factors such as economic conditions, inventory levels or competitive conditions differ from our expectations.

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Promotional Allowances

We have various performance-based arrangements with certain retailers to reimburse them for all or a portion of their promotional activities related to our products. These arrangements primarily allow customers to take deductions against amounts owed to us for product purchases. Estimated accruals for promotions and co-operative advertising programs are recorded in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. We review and revise the estimated accruals for the projected costs for these promotions. Actual costs incurred may differ significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from estimates if factors such as the level and success of the retailers' programs or other conditions differ from our expectations.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is principally determined by the first-in, first-out method. We record adjustments to the cost of inventories based upon our sales forecast and the physical condition of the inventories. These adjustments are estimates, which could vary significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from actual requirements if future economic conditions or competitive conditions differ from our expectations.

Equipment and Other Long-Lived Assets

Equipment, which includes tools and molds, is recorded at cost and is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of such assets. Changes in circumstances such as technological advances, changes to our business model or changes in our capital spending strategy can result in the actual useful lives differing from our estimates. In those cases where we determine that the useful life of equipment should be shortened, we would depreciate the net book value in excess of the salvage value, over its revised remaining useful life, thereby increasing depreciation expense. Factors such as changes in the planned use of equipment, or market acceptance of products, could result in shortened useful lives.

Long-lived assets, including trademarks, licenses, goodwill and other rights, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any such asset may not be recoverable. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flows (excluding interest) is less than the carrying value, then we recognize an impairment loss, measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset. The estimate of undiscounted cash flow is based upon, among other things, certain assumptions about expected future operating performance. Our estimates of undiscounted cash flow may differ from actual cash flow due to, among other things, economic conditions, changes to our business model or changes in consumer acceptance of our products. In those cases where we determine that the useful life of other long-lived assets should be shortened, we would depreciate the net book value in excess of the salvage value (after testing for impairment as described above), over the revised remaining useful life of such asset thereby increasing amortization expense.

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Results of Operations

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 as Compared to the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005


Net sales
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
(In millions)
 
 
2006
 
%
Change
 
 
2005
 
 
2006
 
%
Change
 
 
2005
 
                           
European based product sales
 
$
60.8
   
14
%
$
53.1
 
$
123.6
   
8
%
$
114.6
 
United States based product sales
   
9.5
   
17
%
 
8.2
   
17.6
   
( 1%
)
 
17.8
 
                                       
Total net sales
 
$
70.3
   
15
%
$
61.3
 
$
141.2
   
7
%
$
132.4
 
 
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2006 increased 15% to $70.3 million, as compared to $61.3 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales increase 16% for the period.

Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2006 increased 7% to $141.2 million, as compared to $132.4 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales increase 10% for the period. The strength of the US dollar in early 2006, gave rise to the difference between constant dollar and reported net sales.

European based prestige product sales increased 14% for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 8% for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year. The increase was fueled by the initial launch of Burberry London for women. In local currency, Burberry fragrance sales were up 21% and 12% for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006, respectively as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year.

Our 2006 new product calendar is very ambitious, with new families of fragrances planned for our three largest brands. As noted above, Burberry London, a new women’s fragrance has recently launched and the men’s counterpart of this new fragrance family is scheduled for launch later this year. A new Lanvin women’s scent and a new Paul Smith men’s scent are also in the works. Finally, new men scents for S.T. Dupont and Nickel will also debut in 2006.
 
With respect to our United States based mass-market and specialty retail product lines, net sales were up 17% for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and down 1% for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year. The sales gains are primarily the effect of having commenced shipment to Gap and Banana Republic their existing lines of fragrance and personal care products. With respect to traditional mass market products, we continue to experience a decline in sales. We believe that oil and gas prices are a significant cause for declining sales in the dollar store markets, as dollar store customers have less disposable cash. In addition, sluggish economies in Mexico and Central and South America continue to adversely affect our customers in those territories.
 
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The Banana Republic Discover Collection, a line of five fragrances is expected to hit Banana Republic stores in September. The collection consists of three scents for women and two for men, each named after a luxurious, natural material that is both emotional and authentic. A separate line of fragrance and personal care products is also in the works for Gap’s North American stores. That line is expected to launch in 2007.
 
In accordance with our agreement with Gap, Inc. we have established a dedicated operating unit and have begun staffing it. Eventually this unit will employ 15 to 25 people. We have incurred and expect to continue to incur staffing, product development and other start-up expenses, including those of third-party design and marketing firms. To propel these programs forward, these expenses are expected to continue throughout the balance of 2006. In addition, we have transitioned component sourcing and production of Gap, Inc.’s existing fragrance and personal care product lines to suppliers and contract fillers of the Company. Margins on initial sales to Gap, Inc. of their existing product lines are minimal, as we are honoring all existing purchase commitments.
 
In March 2006, we entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Quiksilver, Inc. for the creation, development and distribution of fragrance, suncare, skincare and related products under the Roxy brand and suncare and related products under the Quiksilver brand. The Roxy and Quiksilver names are hugely popular in the global youth market and are synonymous with the heritage and culture of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. Our goal is to leverage the passion and loyalty of the Roxy and Quiksilver brands as we bring their customers exciting new products. Our plans call for the first new product line under the agreement, a Roxy fragrance family, to be introduced in late 2007, followed by a Quiksilver suncare line.
 
In addition, we are actively pursuing other new business opportunities. However, we cannot assure you that any new license or acquisitions will be consummated.
 
Gross margins
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
 (In millions)  
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
                   
Net sales
 
$
70.3
 
$
61.3
 
$
141.2
 
$
132.4
 
Cost of sales
   
30.6
   
26.7
   
61.2
   
57.2
 
                           
Gross margin
 
$
39.7
 
$
34.6
 
$
80.0
 
$
75.2
 
                           
Gross margin as a
percent of net sales
   
56
%
 
56
%
 
57
%
 
57
%

 
Gross profit margin was 56% for both three-month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 and 57% for both six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005. As previously reported, in anticipation of the new terms of the Burberry license, and to mitigate the associated expenses, we fine-tuned our operating model. This new model, which was put into effect as of the beginning of 2005, included increased selling prices to distributors, modified cost sharing arrangements with suppliers and distributors, and will involve the future formation of joint ventures or Company-owned subsidiaries within key markets to handle future distribution. Until we begin operations with our own distribution subsidiaries or joint ventures, we expect gross margins to remain steady.

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Selling, general & administrative expense
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
 (In millions)  
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
                   
Selling, general & administrative expense
 
$
33.3
 
$
27.6
 
$
64.4
 
$
59.2
 
                           
Selling, general & administrative expense as a percent of net sales
   
47
%
 
45
%
 
46
%
 
45
%

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 21% and 9% for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year. As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative expense was 47% and 46% of sales for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006, respectively, as compared to 45% for both corresponding periods of the prior year.

In connection with our agreement with Gap, Inc. we continue to incur staff, product development and other start-up expenses, including those of third-party design and marketing firms. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006, such expenses aggregated approximately $1.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively and are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.  
 
In addition, increased advertising expenditure requirements and increased royalties under our new license with Burberry are now reflected in both the 2006 and 2005 periods. Higher promotional costs were incurred in connection with the Burberry London Women’s fragrance launch. Promotion and advertising included in selling, general and administrative expenses aggregated $12.4 million and $22.0 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006, respectively, as compared to $7.9 million and $19.0 million, respectively, for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Royalty expense, included in selling, general, and administrative expenses, aggregated $5.7 million and $13.0 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006, respectively, as compared to $7.1 million and $14.8 million, respectively, for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Royalty obligations to Burberry are determined based on our distributor sales to retailers rather than our sales to our distributors. As a result, the timing of shipments to retailers and distributor inventory levels, can cause a complex relationship between sales and royalty expenses.
 
As a result of the details discussed above about gross margin and selling, general and administrative expenses, income from operations decreased 3% or $0.4 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2006, as compared to the corresponding period of the prior year. Operating margins were 11.0% of net sales in the current six-month period as compared to 12% in the corresponding period of the prior year.
 
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Interest expense aggregated $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. In July 2004, Inter Parfums, S.A. entered into a 16 million euro, five-year credit agreement. In order to reduce exposure to rising variable interest rates, Inter Parfums, S.A. entered into a swap transaction effectively exchanging a three-month variable interest rate to a variable rate based on the 12 month EURIBOR rate with a floor of 3.25% and a ceiling of 3.85%. This derivative instrument is recorded at fair value and changes in fair value are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

Foreign currency gains aggregated $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006, respectively, as compared to $0.1 million and a negligible gain for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005, respectively. We enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage exposure related to certain foreign currency commitments.

Our effective income tax rate was 34.3% for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006, as compared to 40% and 37% for the corresponding periods of the prior year. For the 2006 periods, tax benefits, including state and local tax benefits, from losses in the United States are at higher effective rates than taxes on foreign profits, resulting in a slightly lower overall effective tax rate. In 2005, a tax audit was commenced by the French Tax Authorities and assessments aggregating $0.4 million had been issued to Inter Parfums, S.A. and as of June 30, 2005, Inter Parfums, S.A. set up reserves for the full amount. No significant changes in tax rates were experienced nor were any expected in jurisdictions where we operate.

Net income was $3.2 million for both three month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 and net income was $7.6 million for both six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005. Although we experienced double digit sales growth, investments required for our new business ventures affected our net margins in the short term.

Diluted earnings per share were $0.16 for both three month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 and diluted earnings per share were $0.37 for both six month periods ended June 30, 2005. Weighted average shares outstanding aggregated 20.3 million for both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006, as compared to 20.2 million and 19.9 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. On a diluted basis, average shares outstanding were 20.6 million for both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006, as compared to 20.5 million and 20.4 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. The increase in weighted average shares outstanding with a lesser increase in diluted shares outstanding, is the result of employees’ exercise of outstanding stock options.
 
Liquidity and Financed Resources

Our financial position remains strong. At June 30, 2006, working capital aggregated $148 million and we had a working capital ratio of 2.7 to 1. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments aggregated $59 million.
 
In April 2004, Inter Parfums, S.A. acquired a 67.5% interest in Nickel for approximately $4.5 million, net of cash acquired. We funded this acquisition with cash on hand. In accordance with the purchase agreement, each of the minority shareholders has an option to put their remaining interest in Nickel to Inter Parfums, S.A. from January 2007 through June 2007. Based on an independent valuation, management has valued the put options as of the date of acquisition. These options are carried at fair value as determined by management.
 
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The purchase price for the minority shares will be based upon a formula applied to Nickel’s sales for the year ending December 31, 2006, pro rated for the minority holders’ equity in Nickel or at a price approximately 7% above the April 2004 purchase price.

In July 2004, Inter Parfums, S.A. entered into a 16 million euro, five-year credit agreement. In order to reduce exposure to rising variable interest rates, Inter Parfums, S.A. entered into a swap transaction effectively exchanging a three-month variable interest rate to a variable rate based on the 12 month EURIBOR rate with a floor of 3.25% and a ceiling of 3.85%. This derivative instrument is recorded at fair value and changes in fair value are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

Cash used in operating activities aggregated $4.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to $6.5 million of cash that was provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2005. At June 30, 2006, cash flows from operating activities shows inventories increased 39% from December 31, 2005. Inventories were at an unusually low level as of December 31, 2005 as no major new product launches were on the calendar. As previously mentioned, our 2006 new prestige product calendar is very ambitious, with launches of new fragrance families planned for our three largest prestige brands. In addition, an inventory buildup was required to transition component sourcing and production of Gap, Inc.’s existing fragrance and personal care product lines to suppliers and contract fillers of the Company.
 
Cash flows from investing activities, reflect proceeds from the sale of short-term investments, approximately $1.4 million in payments for intangible assets and approximately $1.9 million in capital expenditures. Our business is not capital intensive as we do not own any manufacturing facilities. We typically spend between $2.0 and $3.0 million per year on tools and molds, depending on our new product development calendar. The balance of capital expenditures is for office fixtures, computer equipment and industrial equipment needed at our distribution centers. Capital expenditures in 2006 are expected to be in the range of $3.5 million to $4.5 million, as a result of our ambitious launch schedule and the planned renovation of our United States corporate offices. Cash flows from investing activities also reflect the sale of the Molyneux trademark in June 2006. Such sale brought in proceeds of $0.9 million and resulted in a loss of $0.2 million.

In March 2006, our board of directors approved the continuation of our cash dividend of $.16 per share, approximately $3.3 million per annum, payable $.04 per share on a quarterly basis. Our next cash dividend of $.04 per share will be paid on October 13, 2006 to shareholders of record on September 29, 2006. Dividends paid, including dividends paid once per year to minority shareholders of Inter Parfums, S.A., aggregated $2.8 million and $2.5 million for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The cash dividend in 2006 represents a small part of our overall cash position and is not expected to have any significant impact on our financial position.

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Our short-term financing requirements are expected to be met by available cash at June 30, 2006, cash generated by operations and short-term credit lines provided by domestic and foreign banks. The principal credit facilities for 2006 consist of a $12.0 million unsecured revolving line of credit provided by a domestic commercial bank and approximately $45.0 million in credit lines provided by a consortium of international financial institutions. Generally, actual borrowings under these facilities have been minimal as we typically use our working capital to finance all of our cash needs. However, we have used $9.3 million of our credit lines for inventory buildup required as the result of our scheduled new product launches.
 
We believe that funds generated from operations, supplemented by our present cash position and available credit facilities, will provide us with sufficient resources to meet all present and reasonably foreseeable future operating needs.

Inflation rates in the U.S. and foreign countries in which we operate did not have a significant impact on operating results for the period ended June 30, 2006.
 
Contractual Obligations

We lease our office and warehouse facilities under operating leases expiring through 2013. Obligations pursuant to these leases for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and thereafter are $5.5 million, $5.5 million, $5.6 million, $5.7 million, $5.5 million and $6.6 million, respectively.

We are obligated under a number of license agreements for the use of trademarks and rights in connection with the manufacture and sale of our products. Obligations pursuant to these license agreements for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and thereafter are $24.0 million, $26.6 million, $26.9 million, $28.0 million, $28.1 million and $184.6 million, respectively.
 
Item 3: 
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

General

We address certain financial exposures through a controlled program of risk management that primarily consists of the use of derivative financial instruments. Our French subsidiary primarily enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts in order to reduce the effects of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates. We do not engage in the trading of foreign currency forward exchange contracts or interest rate swaps.

Foreign Exchange Risk Management

We periodically enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge exposure related to receivables denominated in a foreign currency and to manage risks related to future sales expected to be denominated in a foreign currency. We enter into these exchange contracts for periods consistent with our identified exposures. The purpose of the hedging activities is to minimize the effect of foreign exchange rate movements on the receivables and cash flows of Inter Parfums, S.A., our French subsidiary, whose functional currency is the Euro. All foreign currency contracts are denominated in currencies of major industrial countries and are with large financial institutions, which are rated as strong investment grade.

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All derivative instruments are required to be reflected as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet measured at fair value. Generally, increases or decreases in fair value of derivative instruments will be recognized as gains or losses in earnings in the period of change. If the derivative is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge, the changes in fair value of the derivative instrument will be recorded in other comprehensive income.

Before entering into a derivative transaction for hedging purposes, we determine that the change in the value of the derivative will effectively offset the change in the fair value of the hedged item from a movement in foreign currency rates. Then, we measure the effectiveness of each hedge throughout the hedged period. Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized in the income statement.

We believe that our risk of loss as the result of nonperformance by any of such financial institutions is remote and in any event would not be material. The contracts have varying maturities with none exceeding one year. Costs associated with entering into such contracts have not been material to our financial results. At June 30, 2006, we had foreign currency contracts in the form of forward exchange contracts in the amount of approximately U.S. $39.6 million and GB Pounds 5.3 million.

Interest Rate Risk Management

We mitigate interest rate risk by continually monitoring interest rates, and then determining whether fixed interest rates should be swapped for floating rate debt, or if floating rate debt should be swapped for fixed rate debt. We have entered into one (1) interest rate swap to reduce exposure to rising variable interest rates, by effectively exchanging the variable interest rate of 0.6% above the three month EURIBOR rate on our long-term to a variable rate based on the 12 month EURIBOR rate with a floor of 3.25% and a ceiling of 3.85%. This derivative instrument is recorded at fair value and changes in fair value are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
 
Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-14(c)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on their review and evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our Company's disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective to ensure that material information relating to our Company and its consolidated subsidiaries would be made known to them by others within those entities, so that such material information is recorded, processed and reported in a timely manner, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report on Form 10-Q was being prepared, and that no changes were required at this time.

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Changes in Internal Controls

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

Items 1, 2, 3 and 5 are omitted as they are either not applicable or have been included in Part I.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

(a) The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Inter Parfums, Inc. was held on 24 July 2006 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at the offices of the Company, 551 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10176.

(b) The following individuals were nominated for election as members of the Board of Directors to hold office for a term of one (1) year until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualify: Jean Madar, Philippe Benacin, Russell Greenberg, Philippe Santi, Francois Heilbronn, Joseph A. Caccamo, Jean Levy, Robert Bensoussan-Torres, Jean Cailliau, Serge Rosinoer and Patrick Choël. The results of the voting were as set forth below. A plurality of the votes having been cast in favor of each of the above-named Directors, they were duly elected to serve a one (1) year term.

Nominee
 
Votes For
 
Votes Withheld
 
Jean Madar
   
17,041,127
   
1,618,817
 
Philippe Benacin
   
17,041,127
   
1,618,817
 
Russell Greenberg
   
16,961,304
   
1,698,640
 
Philippe Santi
   
18,481,044
   
178,900
 
Francois Heilbronn
   
16,971,604
   
1,688,340
 
Joseph A. Caccamo
   
18,562,140
   
97,804
 
Jean Levy
   
18,562,240
   
97,704
 
Robert Bensoussan-Torres
   
18,651,627
   
8,317
 
Jean Cailliau
   
17,041,127
   
1,618,817
 
Serge Rosinoer
   
18,651,727
   
9,217
 
Patrick Choël
   
18,651,627
   
8,317
 
 
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Item 6. Exhibits.

The following document is filed herewith:

Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
4.21.1
 
Amendment to the Company’s 2004 Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan
     
31.1
 
Certifications required by Rule 13a-14(a) of Chief Executive Officer
     
31.2
 
Certifications required by Rule 13a-14(a) of Chief Financial Officer
     
32
 
Certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on the 9th day of August 2006.
 
     
  INTER PARFUMS, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:   /s/ Russell Greenberg
 
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
   
 
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