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

FORM 10-Q
 
( MARK ONE )

Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007.
 
OR

Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 for the transition period from ___________to ________.
 
Commission File No. 0-16469

INTER PARFUMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
13-3275609
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
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 6, 2007 there were 20,437,292 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share, outstanding.
 


INDEX

       
Page Number
 
Part I. Financial Information
   
       
 
 
Item 1.
   
Financial Statements
   
1
 
     
 
       
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2007 (unaudited) and December 31, 2006
 
 
2
 
     
 
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2007 (unaudited) and June 30, 2006 (unaudited)
   
3
 
               
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 (unaudited) and June 30, 2006 (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
   
22
 
     
 
       
Item 4.
   
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
   
22
 
     
 
       
Item 6.
   
Exhibits
   
23
 
               
Signatures
         
24
 
 

 
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, 2006 included in our annual report filed on Form 10-K.

The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.
 
Page 1

 
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except share and per share data)

ASSETS
 
   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
 
   
(unaudited)
     
Current assets:
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
60,669
 
$
58,247
 
Short-term investments
   
2,500
   
12,800
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
103,464
   
110,251
 
Inventories
   
101,145
   
69,537
 
Receivables, other
   
4,628
   
2,481
 
Other current assets
   
5,337
   
6,137
 
Income tax receivable
   
98
   
370
 
Deferred tax assets
   
5,273
   
2,494
 
               
Total current assets
   
283,114
   
262,317
 
               
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net
   
7,069
   
6,806
 
               
Trademarks, licenses and other intangible assets, net
   
58,639
   
58,342
 
               
Goodwill
   
7,027
   
4,978
 
               
Other assets
   
613
   
602
 
               
   
$
356,462
 
$
333,045
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
             
Loans payable - banks
 
$
10,987
 
$
6,033
 
Current portion of long-term debt
   
9,225
   
4,214
 
Accounts payable - trade
   
62,987
   
58,748
 
Accrued expenses
   
31,274
   
52,637
 
Income taxes payable
   
2,420
   
1,325
 
Dividends payable
   
1,022
   
813
 
               
Total current liabilities
   
117,915
   
123,770
 
               
Long-term debt, less current portion
   
21,821
   
6,555
 
               
Deferred tax liability
   
2,179
   
2,111
 
               
Put option
   
--
   
1,262
 
               
Minority interest
   
48,134
   
44,075
 
               
Shareholders’ equity:
             
Preferred stock, $.001 par; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued
             
Common stock, $.001 par; authorized 100,000,000 shares; outstanding 20,437,292 and 20,434,792 shares at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
   
20
   
20
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
38,228
   
38,096
 
Retained earnings
   
135,635
   
127,834
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
18,378
   
15,170
 
Treasury stock, at cost, 6,247,886 common shares at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006
   
(25,848
)
 
(25,848
)
               
     
166,413
   
155,272
 
               
   
$
356,462
 
$
333,045
 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Page 2

 
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,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
                   
Net sales
 
$
82,764
 
$
70,285
 
$
167,885
 
$
141,185
 
                           
Cost of sales
   
34,615
   
30,615
   
67,803
   
61,219
 
                           
Gross margin
   
48,149
   
39,670
   
100,082
   
79,966
 
                           
Selling, general and administrative
   
41,366
   
33,337
   
81,508
   
64,400
 
                           
Income from operations
   
6,783
   
6,333
   
18,574
   
15,566
 
                           
Other expenses (income):
                         
Interest expense
   
632
   
318
   
1,215
   
519
 
(Gain) loss on foreign currency
   
10
   
(220
)
 
123
   
(381
)
Interest and dividend (income)
   
(790
)
 
(501
)
 
(1,589
)
 
(1,015
)
(Gain) loss on subsidiary’s issuance of stock
   
(369
)
 
61
   
(526
)
 
(12
)
                           
     
(517
)
 
(342
)
 
(777
)
 
(889
)
                           
Income before income taxes and minority interest
   
7,300
   
6,675
   
19,351
   
16,455
 
                           
Income taxes
   
2,272
   
2,293
   
6,448
   
5,635
 
                           
Income before minority interest
   
5,028
   
4,382
   
12,903
   
10,820
 
                           
Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiary
   
1,279
   
1,190
   
3,361
   
3,208
 
                           
Net income
 
$
3,749
 
$
3,192
 
$
9,542
 
$
7,612
 
                           
Net income per share:
                         
Basic
 
$
0.18
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.47
 
$
0.38
 
Diluted
 
$
0.18
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.46
 
$
0.37
 
                           
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
                         
Basic
   
20,437
   
20,315
   
20,437
   
20,291
 
Diluted
   
20,725
   
20,564
   
20,673
   
20,554
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Page 3

 
INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Six months ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
             
Net income
 
$
9,542
 
$
7,612
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
             
Depreciation and amortization
   
4,117
   
2,539
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
289
   
25
 
Noncash stock compensation
   
408
   
313
 
Loss on sale of trademark
   
--
   
240
 
Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiary
   
3,361
   
3,208
 
Deferred tax (benefit)
   
(2,686
)
 
(542
)
Change in fair value of put option
   
--
   
363
 
Gain on subsidiary’s issuance of stock
   
(526
)
 
(12
)
Changes in:
             
Accounts receivable
   
8,948
   
(5,859
)
Inventories
   
(29,926
)
 
(18,870
)
Other assets
   
(1,131
)
 
(1,502
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
4,531
   
8,547
 
Income taxes payable, net
   
1,309
   
(863
)
               
Net cash used in operating activities
   
(1,764
)
 
(4,801
)
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
             
Purchases of short-term investments
   
(300
)
 
--
 
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments
   
10,600
   
2,800
 
Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements
   
(1,319
)
 
(1,887
)
Payment for intangible assets acquired
   
(24,891
)
 
(1,381
)
Proceeds from sale of trademark
   
--
   
1,106
 
Payment for acquisition of minority interest
   
(4,673
)
 
--
 
               
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
(20,582
)
 
638
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
             
Increase in loans payable - bank
   
4,837
   
8,100
 
Proceeds of long-term debt
   
23,909
   
--
 
Repayment of long-term debt
   
(4,235
)
 
(1,966
)
Proceeds from sale of stock of subsidiary
   
2,233
   
574
 
Proceeds from exercise of options
   
20
   
509
 
Dividends paid
   
(1,835
)
 
(1,622
)
Dividends paid to minority interest
   
(1,594
)
 
(1,218
)
               
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
23,335
   
4,377
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
   
1,433
   
1,851
 
               
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
2,422
   
2,065
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
   
58,247
   
42,132
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
 
$
60,669
 
$
44,197
 
               
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
             
Cash paid for:
             
Interest
 
$
1,163
 
$
526
 
Income taxes
   
6,678
   
7,200
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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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, 2006. 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.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, including majority-owned Inter Parfums, S.A. (“IPSA”), a subsidiary whose stock is publicly traded in France. In January 2007, IPSA formed and began operations of four new majority-owned distribution subsidiaries, Inter Parfums Limited, Inter Parfums Gmbh, Inter Parfums srl and Inter España Parfums et Cosmetiques, SL, covering territories in The United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain, respectively. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

2.
New Accounting Pronouncements:

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement 115.” SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company does not believe that the adoption of SFAS 159 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). While the statement does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances it defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not believe that the adoption of SFAS 157 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
 
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of 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 adoption by the Company of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2006, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets (“SFAS 156”), 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. The adoption by the Company of SFAS 156 did not have any impact on our consolidated financial statements.
 
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INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
3. 
Comprehensive Income:
 
(In thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
Comprehensive income:
                         
Net income
 
$
3,749
 
$
3,192
 
$
9,542
 
$
7,612
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                         
Foreign currency translation adjustment
   
1,715
   
4,870
   
3,199
   
7,437
 
Change in fair value of derivatives
   
14
   
23
   
9
   
2
 
                           
Comprehensive income
 
$
5,478
 
$
8,085
 
$
12,750
 
$
15,051
 
 
 
4. 
Segment and Geographic Areas:
 
 
We manufacture and distribute one product line, fragrances and fragrance related products and we manage our business in two segments, European based operations and United States based operations. The European assets are primarily located, and operations are primarily conducted, in France. European operations primarily represent the sale of prestige brand name fragrances and United States operations primarily represent the sale of specialty retail and mass market fragrances. Information on the Company’s operations by geographical areas is as follows.

(In thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
 
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
Net Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
$
12,334
 
$
9,544
 
$
21,889
 
$
17,550
 
Europe
   
70,653
   
60,776
   
146,420
   
124,282
 
Eliminations of intercompany sales
   
(223
)
 
(35
)
 
(424
)
 
(647
)
                           
   
$
82,764
 
$
70,285
 
$
167,885
 
$
141,185
 
                           
Net Income (Loss):
                         
United States
 
$
(223
)
$
(500
)
$
(910
)
$
(1,323
)
Europe
   
3,984
   
3,659
   
10,401
   
8,945
 
Eliminations
   
(12
)
 
33
   
51
   
(10
)
                           
   
$
3,749
 
$
3,192
 
$
9,542
 
$
7,612
 
                           
                           
 
               
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
                 
2007
   
2006
 
Total Assets:
                         
United States
             
$
55,754
 
$
61,435
 
Europe
               
310,823
   
281,378
 
Eliminations of investment in subsidiary
               
(10,115
)
 
(9,768
)
                           
               
$
356,462
 
$
333,045
 
 
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INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

5.
Earnings Per Share:
 
 
We computed basic earnings per share using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. We computed diluted earnings per share 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,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
Numerator:
                         
Net income
 
$
3,749
 
$
3,192
 
$
9,542
 
$
7,612
 
                           
Denominator: 
                         
Weighted average shares
   
20,437
   
20,315
   
20,437
   
20,291
 
Effect of dilutive securities:
                         
Stock options
   
288
   
249
   
236
   
263
 
                           
     
20,725
   
20,564
   
20,673
   
20,554
 
 
 
Not included in the above computations is the effect of antidilutive potential common shares which consist of outstanding options to purchase 168,000 and 267,000 shares of common stock for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, and 220,000 shares for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006, as well as outstanding warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock for all periods presented.
 
6.
Inventories:
 
 
Inventories consist of the following:
 
(In thousands)
 
June 30,
2007
 
December 31, 2006
 
           
Raw materials and component parts
 
$
41,297
 
$
27,179
 
Finished goods
   
59,848
   
42,358
 
               
   
$
101,145
 
$
69,537
 

 
Overhead included in inventory aggregated $2.8 million and $2.1 million as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

7.
Long-term Debt:

In January 2007, Inter Parfums, S.A. entered into an 18 million five-year credit agreement. The long-term credit facility, which bears interest at 4.1% provides for principal to be repaid in 20 equal quarterly installments and requires the maintenance of certain financial covenants.
 
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INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

7.
Long-term Debt (continued):

In July 2004, Inter Parfums, S.A. entered into a 16 million 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 certain financial covenants. In connection with this credit agreement, 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.

At June 30, 2007 exchange rates, maturities of long-term debt on a calendar year basis subsequent to June 30, 2007 are as follows (in thousands):
 
2007
 
$ 3,592
2008
 
  8,934
2009
 
  6,965
2010
 
  5,005
2011
 
  5,213
2012
 
  1,337
 
 
8.
Share-Based Payments:
 
The Company maintains a stock option program for key employees, executives, and directors. The plans, all of which have been approved by shareholder vote, provide for the granting of both nonqualified and incentive options. Options granted under the plans vest over a period of four to five years and are exercisable for a period of up to six years. It is generally the Company’s policy to issue new shares upon exercise of stock options.
 
Employee stock-based compensation reduced income before income taxes by $0.28 million and $0.56 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to $0.21 million and $0.44 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Employee stock-based compensation reduced net income by $0.14 million and $0.28 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to $0.10 million and $0.22 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year.

The following table summarizes stock option information as of June 30, 2007 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, 2007
   
867,600
 
$
16.53
 
Granted
   
11,500
   
21.09
 
Exercised
   
(2,500
)
 
8.00
 
Forfeited or expired
   
(3,400
)
 
18.03
 
               
Outstanding at June 30, 2007
   
873,200
 
$
16.61
 
               
Options exercisable at June 30, 2007
   
692,700
 
$
15.80
 
Options available for future grants
   
866,329
       
 
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INTER PARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
8.
Share-Based Payments (continued):

As of June 30, 2007, the weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding is 2.4 years (1.9 years for options exercisable), the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding is $8.7 million ($7.5 million for options exercisable) and unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options outstanding on Inter Parfums, Inc. stock aggregated $1.0 million. The amount of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options outstanding of our majority owned subsidiary, Inter Parfums S.A., was 1.2 million euro. Options under Inter Parfums, S.A. 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, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
 
(In thousands)
 
June 30,
2007
 
June 30,
2006
 
           
Cash proceeds from stock options exercised
 
$
20
 
$
509
 
Tax benefits
   
--
   
--
 
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
   
29
   
686
 
 
No tax benefit was realized or 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, 2007 and 2006 were $5.18 and $6.63 per share, respectively, on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield 1.0% in 2007 and 0.9% in 2006; volatility of 26% in 2007 and 40% in 2006; risk-free interest rates at the date of grant, 5.0% in 2007 and 4.6% in 2006; and an expected life of the option of four years in 2007 and 2006. Expected volatility is estimated using historical volatility.
 
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. There were no options granted by Inter Parfums, S.A. during the six months ended June 30, 2007. The weighted average fair values of the options granted by Inter Parfums, S.A. during the six months ended June 30, 2006 were 10.37 euro per share on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield 0.94%; volatility of 25%; risk-free interest rates at the date of grant, 4.6%; and an expected life of the option of four years in 2006.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

9.
Entry Into Definitive Agreements:
 
 
[1]
In July 2007, we acquired the worldwide rights to the Lanvin brand names and international trademarks listed in Class 3 from Jeanne Lanvin, S.A. (“Lanvin”). Among other items, Class 3 of the international classification of trademarks goods and services include: soaps, perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics and hair lotions. In July, we paid 22 million (approximately $29.7 million) in cash for the brand names and trademarks and simultaneously terminated our existing license agreement. We also agreed to pay to Lanvin a sales based fee for technical and creative assistance in new product development to be rendered by Lanvin in connection with our use of  the trademarks through June 30, 2019. Finally, we have given Lanvin the right to repurchase the brand names and trademarks in 2025 for the greater of 70 million or one times the average of the annual sales for the years ending December 31, 2023 and 2024.
 
 
[2]
In June 2007, the minority shareholders of Nickel S.A., a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, exercised their rights to sell their remaining 32.4% interest in Nickel S.A. to the Company for approximately $4.7 million in cash. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method. The allocation of the additional purchase price was as follows (in thousands):
 
Purchase price
 
$
4,673
 
Less amount recorded for put option liability
   
1,273
 
Subtotal
   
3,400
 
         
Allocated as follows:
       
Trademarks
 
$
921
 
Minority interest
   
587
 
Goodwill
   
1,892
 
         
Total
 
$
3,400
 
 
 
[3]
In April 2007, we entered into an exclusive agreement with New York & Company, Inc. under which we will design and manufacture personal care products which will be sold at the New York & Company retail locations and on their website. We are responsible for product development, formula creation, packaging and manufacturing while New York & Company is responsible for marketing and selling in its stores.
 
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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, 2006, 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 business, and manufacture, market and distribute a wide array of fragrances and fragrance related products. We manage our business in two segments, European based operations and United States based operations. Our prestige fragrance products are produced and marketed by our European operations through our 72% owned subsidiary in Paris, Inter Parfums, S.A., which is also a publicly traded company as 28% of Inter Parfums, S.A. shares trade on the Euronext. Prestige cosmetics and prestige skin care products represent less than 3% of consolidated net sales.

We produce and distribute our prestige products primarily under license agreements with brand owners and prestige product sales represented approximately 87% of net sales for the six month period ended June 30, 2007. We have built a portfolio of brands, which include Burberry, Lanvin, Paul Smith, S.T. Dupont, Christian Lacroix, Quiksilver/Roxy, Van Cleef & Arpels and Nickel whose products are distributed in over 120 countries around the world. Burberry is our most significant license; sales of Burberry products represented 58% and 60% of net sales for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Our specialty retail and mass-market fragrance and fragrance related products are marketed through our United States operations and represented 13% of sales for the six month period ended June 30, 2007. These products are sold under trademarks owned by us or pursuant to license or other agreements with the owners of the Gap, Banana Republic, New York & Company, Aziza and Jordache trademarks.

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 fragrance family extensions within the existing brands in our portfolio. Every two to three years, we create a new family of fragrances for each brand in our portfolio.
 
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Our business is not capital intensive, and it is important to note that we do not own any manufacturing facilities. We act as a general contractor and source our needed components from our suppliers. These components are received at one of our distribution centers and then, based upon production needs, the components are sent to one of several third party fillers which manufacture the finished good for us and ship it back to our distribution center.

Recent Important Events

Lanvin

In July 2007, we acquired the worldwide rights to the Lanvin brand names and international trademarks listed in Class 3 from Lanvin. Among other items, Class 3 of the international classification of trademarks goods and services include: soaps, perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics and hair lotions. We paid 22 million (approximately $29.7 million) in cash for the brand names and trademarks and simultaneously terminated our existing license agreement. We also agreed to pay to Lanvin a sales based fee for technical and creative assistance in new product development to be rendered by Lanvin in connection with our use of the trademarks through June 30, 2019. Finally, we have given Lanvin the right to repurchase the brand names and trademarks in 2025 for the greater of 70 million or one times the average of the annual sales for the years ending December 31, 2023 and 2024.

New York & Company

In April 2007, we entered into an exclusive agreement with New York & Company, Inc. under which we will design and manufacture personal care products which will be sold at the New York & Company retail locations and on their website. We are responsible for product development, formula creation, packaging and manufacturing while New York & Company is responsible for marketing and selling in its stores.

Van Cleef & Arpels

In September 2006, we entered into an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with Van Cleef & Arpels Logistics SA, for the creation, development and distribution of fragrance and related bath and body products under the Van Cleef & Arpels brand and related trademarks. Van Cleef & Arpels is a prestigious and legendary world-renowned jewelry designer. The agreement runs through December 31, 2018. As an inducement to enter into this license agreement, in January 2007 we paid 18 million (approximately $23.8 million) to Van Cleef & Arpels Logistics SA in a lump sum, up front payment, which amount is included in trademarks, licenses, and other intangible assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, and we purchased existing inventory held by YSL Beauté, the former licensee. The license agreement became effective on January 1, 2007.

In January 2007, the up front payment was financed with an 18 million five-year credit agreement. The long-term credit facility, which bears interest at 4.1% provides for principal to be repaid in 20 equal quarterly installments.
 
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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. 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.

Promotional Allowances

We have various performance-based arrangements with certain retailers. These arrangements primarily allow customers to take deductions against amounts owed to us for product purchases. The costs that the Company incurs for performance based arrangements, shelf replacement costs and slotting fees are netted against revenues on the Company’s consolidated statement of income. Estimated accruals for promotions and advertising programs are recorded in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. We review and revise the estimated accruals for the projected costs for these promotions. Actual costs incurred may differ significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from estimates if factors such as the level and success of the retailers’ programs or other conditions differ from our expectations.
 
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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.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. Tax benefits recognized are reduced by a valuation allowance where it is more likely than not that the benefits may not be realized.

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Results of Operations

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 as Compared to the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006

Net sales
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
(In millions)
 
 
2007
 
%
Change
 
 
2006
 
 
2007
 
%
Change
 
 
2006
 
                           
European based product sales
 
$
70.5
   
16%
 
$
60.8
 
$
146.0
   
18%
 
$
123.6
 
United States based product sales
   
12.3
   
29%
 
 
9.5
   
21.9
   
25%
 
 
17.6
 
           
 
                         
Total net sales
 
$
82.8
   
18%
 
$
70.3
 
$
167.9
   
19%
 
$
141.2
 

Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2007 increased 18% to $82.8 million, as compared to $70.3 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales increase 13% for the period.

Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2007 increased 19% to $167.9 million, as compared to $141.2 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales increase 14% for the period. The continued weakness of the US dollar relative to the euro gave rise to the difference between constant dollar and reported net sales.

European based prestige product sales increased 16% for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 18% for the six months ended June 30, 2007, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year. With no major new launches in the first half of 2007, European based prestige fragrances continued their growth trend as Burberry fragrance achieved a 15% sales increase (10% in constant dollars) for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the corresponding period of the prior year.

In January 2007, we began operations pursuant to our exclusive, worldwide license with Van Cleef & Arpels Logistics SA, a prestigious and legendary world-renowned jewelry designer. The agreement runs through December 31, 2018, and the integration of the brand is now underway. Sales of existing products under the Van Cleef & Arpels brand aggregated approximately $3.3 million and $6.1 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively.

During the first half of 2007 we began operations of our four newly established majority-owned European distribution subsidiaries. Shipments to these subsidiaries are not recognized as sales until that merchandise is sold by the distribution subsidiary to its customers. For the first half of 2007, sales continued to be negatively effected as our distribution subsidiaries were not fully operational until mid-first quarter, and distributors generally build-up inventory in preparation for the new product launches and the holiday season.

Looking towards the second half of 2007 for our European prestige business, our first fragrance family under the Roxy brand is scheduled for introduction in August. New prestige fragrance families for women under the Paul Smith, S.T. Dupont and Christian Lacroix brands are also in the launch pipeline and finally, we are very excited about the prospects for the Van Cleef & Arpels fragrance brand which we took over on January 1, 2007. The integration of the brand is well underway and in 2008, we plan to launch a new Van Cleef & Arpels fragrance family.
 
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With respect to our United States specialty retail and mass-market products, net sales were up 29% and 25% for the three and six month-periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year. In early 2006, we began shipping Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic and Banana Republic Factory Stores, their existing fragrance and personal care products. In August 2006 we launched the Banana Republic Discover Collection, a family of five fragrances which debuted in Banana Republic’s North American stores in September. The collection consists of three scents for women and two for men. Bath and body products as well as home fragrance products were also created to complement the fragrance selection.

In May 2007, over 150 Gap Body stores in the United States and Canada unveiled the more than 70 new bath and body products we created for them. The bath and body line will be followed by new Gap eau de toilette products and a men’s fragrance and grooming product line in the third quarter of 2007. The current schedule calls for the new products to begin to rollout to the Gap stores in late summer, and continue throughout the remainder of the year.

Sales of mass market fragrances and fragrance related products have been in a decline for several years. We believe that rising oil and gas prices are a significant cause for declining sales in the dollar store markets, as dollar store customers have less disposable cash. Although we have no plans to discontinue sales to this market, we have been and continue to consolidate our product offerings.

In April 2007, we entered into an exclusive agreement with New York & Company, Inc. under which we will design and manufacture personal care products which will be sold at the New York & Company retail locations and on their website. We anticipate that the initial line of bath and body products will be in New York & Company stores in time for the 2007 Holiday season.

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 margin
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
(In millions)  
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
                   
Net sales
 
$
82.8
 
$
70.3
 
$
167.9
 
$
141.2
 
Cost of sales
   
34.7
   
30.6
   
67.8
   
61.2
 
                           
Gross margin
 
$
48.1
 
$
39.7
 
$
100.1
 
$
80.0
 
                           
Gross margin as a percent of net sales
   
58
%
 
56
%
 
60
%
 
57
%
 
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Gross profit margin was 58% and 60% for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to 56% and 57% for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006, respectively. The gross margin increases for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 are primarily the result of the commencement of operations of our newly established majority-owned European distribution subsidiaries. Sales of products from our European based prestige fragrances have always generated significantly higher gross profit margins than sales of our United States based specialty retail and mass-market products. The gross margin increase for the three months ended June 30 2007 was slightly mitigated by the sales gains of our United States based products which exceeded the sales growth rate of our European based products.

Generally, we do not bill customers for shipping and handling costs and such costs, which aggregated $1.4 million and $2.8 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to $1.0 million and $2.1 million for the corresponding period of the prior year, are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income. As such, our Company’s gross profit may not be comparable to other companies which may include these expenses as a component of cost of goods sold.


Selling, general & administrative expense
 
Three months ended
June 30,
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
(In millions)
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
                   
Selling, general & administrative expense
 
$
41.4
 
$
33.3
 
$
81.5
 
$
64.4
 
                           
Selling, general & administrative expense as a percent of net sales
   
50
%
 
47
%
 
49
%
 
46
%

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 24% and 27% for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year. As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative expense was 50% and 49% of sales for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to 47% and 46% for the corresponding periods of the prior year.

Promotion and advertising included in selling, general and administrative expenses aggregated $13.2 million and $25.7 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to $12.3 million and $22.0 million, respectively, for the corresponding periods of the prior year. Royalty expense, included in selling, general, and administrative expenses, aggregated $7.9 million and $17.5 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to $5.6 million and $12.9 million, respectively, for the corresponding periods of the prior year.

The balance of the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales for the 2007 periods as compared to the 2006 periods is primarily the result of operating expenses related to our newly established majority-owned European distribution subsidiaries. 

Income from operations increased 7% to $6.8 million for the for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, as compared to $6.3 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. Income from operations increased 19% to $18.6 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2007, as compared to $15.6 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. Operating margins were 8.2% and 11.1% of net sales for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to 9.0% and 11.0% for the corresponding periods of the prior year.
 
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Interest expense aggregated $0.6 million and $1.2 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, as compared to $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the corresponding periods of the prior year. We use the credit lines available to us, as needed, to finance our working capital needs. In addition, an 18 million long-term credit agreement was entered into in January 2007, to finance payments required under the new Van Cleef & Arpels license agreement.

Foreign currency losses aggregated $0.01 million and $0.1 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to gains of $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006, respectively. We enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage exposure related to certain foreign currency commitments.

Our effective income tax rate was 31% and 33% for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to 34% for both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006. Jurisdictions in which our new distribution subsidiaries operate carry slightly lower effective tax rates than France and the United States thereby reducing our overall effective tax rate. No significant changes in tax rates were experienced nor were any expected in the jurisdictions where we operate.

Net income increased 17% to $3.7 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, as compared to $3.2 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. Net income increased 25% to $9.5 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, as compared to $7.6 million for the corresponding period of the prior year.

Diluted earnings per share were $0.18 and $0.16 for the three month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively and diluted earnings per share were $0.46 and $0.37 for the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Weighted average shares outstanding aggregated 20.4 million for both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, as compared to 20.3 million for both corresponding periods of the prior year. On a diluted basis, average shares outstanding were 20.7 million for both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, as compared to 20.6 million for both corresponding periods of the prior year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our financial position remains strong. At June 30, 2007, working capital aggregated $165 million and we had a working capital ratio of 2.4 to 1. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments aggregated $63 million.

In July 2007, we acquired the worldwide rights to the Lanvin brand names and international trademarks listed in Class 3 from Lanvin. Among other items, Class 3 of the international classification of trademarks goods and services include: soaps, perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics and hair lotions. We paid 22 million (approximately $29.7 million) in cash for the brand names and trademarks and simultaneously terminated our existing license agreement. We also agreed to pay to Lanvin a sales based fee for technical and creative assistance in new product development to be rendered by Lanvin in connection with our use of the trademarks through June 30, 2019. Finally, we have given Lanvin the right to repurchase the brand names and trademarks in 2025 for the greater of €70 million or one times the average annual sales for the years ending December 31, 2023 and 2024.
 
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In June 2007, the minority shareholders if Nickel S.A., a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, exercised their rights to sell their remaining 32.5% interest in Nickel S.A. to the Company for approximately $4.7 million in cash. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method.
 
In September 2006, we entered into an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with Van Cleef & Arpels Logistics SA, for the creation, development and distribution of fragrance and related bath and body products under the Van Cleef & Arpels brand and related trademarks. As an inducement to enter into this license agreement, in January 2007 we paid €18 million (approximately $23.8 million) to Van Cleef & Arpels Logistics SA in a lump sum, up front payment and we purchased existing inventory of approximately $2.1 million held by YSL Beauté, the former licensee. In January 2007, the up front payment was financed with an 18 million five-year credit agreement. The long-term credit facility, which bears interest at 4.1% provides for principal to be repaid in 20 equal quarterly installments.

Cash used in operating activities aggregated $1.8 million and $4.8 million for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Although a significant inventory build up during the first half of 2007 (up 36% from December 31, 2006 without currency effect) was required to support the current 2007 launch schedule, changes in other working capital items, such as the significant decline in accounts receivable, mitigated much of the negative impact.

Cash flows used in investing activities in 2007, reflects the payment of $4.7 million for the remaining portion of Nickel S.A. and the $23.8 million payment required in connection with our new Van Cleef & Arpels license agreement. As previously mentioned, the latter payment was financed with five-year credit agreement which is reflected in cash flows from financing activities. The long-term credit facility bears interest at 4.1% and provides for principal to be repaid in 20 equal quarterly installments.

Cash flows used in investing activities in 2007 also reflects net proceeds of approximately $10 million from the sale of short-term investments which was used to finance our working capital needs. Approximately $1.3 million was spent for capital items. 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 2007 are expected to be in the range of $2.5 million to $3.5 million, considering our 2007 launch schedule and the renovation of our United States corporate offices.

In December 2006, our board of directors authorized an increase of our cash dividend for 2007 from $0.16 to $0.20 per share, aggregating approximately $4.1 million per annum, payable $.05 per share on a quarterly basis. Our next cash dividend of $.05 per share will be paid on October 15, 2007 to shareholders of record on September 28, 2007. Dividends paid, including dividends paid once per year to minority shareholders of Inter Parfums, S.A., aggregated $3.4 million and $2.8 million for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The cash dividend for 2007 represents a small part of our 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 and short-term investments on hand at June 30, 2007, cash generated by operations and short-term credit lines provided by domestic and foreign banks. The principal credit facilities for 2007 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.

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 three month period ended June 30, 2007.

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, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and thereafter are $6.0 million, $6.1 million, $6.2 million, $6.0 million, $4.6 million and $2.8 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. Royalty obligations pursuant to these license agreements for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and thereafter are $32.2 million, $33.3 million, $34.9 million, $35.4 million, $34.3 million and $201.0 million, respectively. Advertising commitments pursuant to license agreements for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and thereafter are $103.1 million, $111.5 million, $118.0 million, $114.0 million, $112.0 million and $707.3 million, respectively. Future advertising commitments were estimated based on planned future sales for the license terms that were in effect at December 31, 2006, without consideration for potential renewal periods. The figures included above do not reflect the fact that historically our distributors have shared our advertising obligations on an approximate 50/50 basis.


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.
 
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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.

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, 2007, we had foreign currency contracts in the form of forward exchange contracts in the amount of approximately U.S. $45.0 million and GB Pounds 2.5 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-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on their review and evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our Company's disclosure controls and procedures were 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, Legal Proceedings, 1A, Risk Factors, 2, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds, 3, Defaults Upon Senior Securities, and 5, Other Information, 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 26 July 2007 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at the offices of The Equity Group, 800 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

(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
   
15,343,198
   
1,558,397
 
Philippe Benacin
   
14,652,049
   
2,249,546
 
Russell Greenberg
   
13,604,846
   
3,296,749
 
Francois Heilbronn
   
15,665,107
   
1,236,488
 
Joseph A. Caccamo
   
13,843,821
   
3,057,774
 
Jean Levy
   
16,713,799
   
187,796
 
Robert Bensoussan-Torres
   
13,118,170
   
3,783,425
 
Jean Cailliau
   
16,803,552
   
98,043
 
Philippe Santi
   
12,901,014
   
4,000,581
 
Serge Rosinoer
   
16,806,927
   
94,668
 
Patrick Choël
   
16,713,799
   
187,796
 
 
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Item 6. Exhibits.

The following document is filed herewith:

Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
2.4
 
Agreement of Sale of Lanvin Trademarks between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007 - French Original
     
2.4.1
 
Agreement of Sale of Lanvin Trademarks between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007 - English Translation
     
10.130
 
Agreement for Technical Assistance between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007 - French Original
(Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.130 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
     
10.130.1
 
Agreement for Technical Assistance between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007 - English Translation
(Certain confidential information in this Exhibit 10.130.1 was omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a request for confidential treatment by Inter Parfums, Inc).
     
10.131
 
Coexistence Agreement between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007- French Original
     
10.131.1
 
Coexistence Agreement between Jeanne Lanvin, S.A and Inter Parfums, S.A. dated 30 July 2007- English Translation
     
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

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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 8th day of August 2007.
 
    INTER PARFUMS, INC.
     
   
  By:   /s/ Russell Greenberg
 
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
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