Interparfums Inc 8-K, filed Nov 4, 2026
Interparfums Inc (IPAR)
About this 8-K
Interparfums Inc filed this 8-K on November 4, 2026.
Interparfums reported third-quarter net sales of $430 million, raised 2026 sales guidance from $1.48 billion to $1.49 billion and maintained EPS of $4.85; nine-month sales were $1.1 billion. AI summary
Items reported
- Item 2.02: Financial results
- Item 7.01: Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 8.01: Other events
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Conditions
Certain portions of our press release dated November 4, 2026, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit no. 99.1, are incorporated by reference herein, and are filed pursuant to this Item 2.02. They are as follows:
The 1st, 2nd (consisting of a table), 9th through 12th full paragraphs relating to net sales and operations for the third quarter and nine (9) months ended September 30, 2026
Portions of the 3rd paragraph relating to net sales for the third quarter and nine (9) months ended September 30, 2026
The 4th through 6th paragraphs relating to sales by territory for the first nine months of 2026
Portions of the 3rd, 7th, and 8th paragraphs relating to net sales
Portions of the 13th paragraph relating to operations for the third quarter and nine (9) months ended September 30, 2026
The 14th, 15th and 16th full paragraphs relating to Company operations for the third quarter and nine (9) months ended September 30, 2026
The 17th full paragraph relating to the balance sheet
The 18th and 19th full paragraphs relating to the Company’s share repurchases and strategy for the third quarter of 2026
Portions of the 20th paragraph relating to tariff refunds
The 23rd through 26th paragraphs relating to the previously announced conference call for the 2026 third quarter results
The unaudited consolidated statements of income and consolidated balance sheets
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Certain portions of our press release dated November 4, 2026, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit no. 99.1, are incorporated by reference herein, and are filed pursuant to this Item 7.01. They are as follows:
Portions of the 3rd paragraph concerning the Company’s outlook for 2026-2028.
Portions of the 7th paragraph relating to future fragrance debuts from Longchamp, Off-White and PUMA in 2027
Portions of the 20th paragraph relating to increasing the 2026 guidance
The 21st paragraph relating to initial 2027 guidance issuance date
The 29th paragraph relating to forward-looking information
The balance of such press release not otherwise incorporated by reference in 2.02
Item 8.01 Other Events
The 22nd paragraph relating to dividends
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INTERPARFUMS, INC. REPORTS 2026 THIRD QUARTER AND NINE-MONTH RESULTS;
RAISES FULL YEAR SALES GUIDANCE AND REAFFIRMS EARNINGS OUTLOOK
Third Quarter Net Sales of $430 Million with Diluted EPS of $2.13; Nine-Month Sales Increased to $1.1 Billion with Diluted EPS of $4.43
Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.80 Per Share to be Paid on December 31, 2026
New York, New York, November 4, 2026, Interparfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) (“Interparfums” or the “Company”) today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026.
Financial Highlights: ($ in millions, except per share amounts) | Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||
2026 | 2025 | % Change | 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |
Net Sales | $430 | $430 | flat | $1,115 | $1,102 | +1% |
Gross Margin | 67.1% | 63.5% | +360 bps | 66.0% | 64.4% | +160 bps |
Operating Income | $118 | $109 | +9% | $241 | $243 | (1%) |
Operating Margin | 27.4% | 25.3% | +210 bps | 21.6% | 22.0% | (40) bps |
Net Income attributable to Interparfums, Inc. | $68 | $66 | +4% | $142 | $140 | +1% |
Diluted EPS | $2.13 | $2.05 | +4% | $4.43 | $4.36 | +2% |
The average dollar/euro exchange rate for the 2026 third quarter was 1.15 compared to 1.17 in the 2025 third quarter, leading to a 0.4% foreign exchange loss. For the first nine months, the average dollar/euro exchange rate was 1.16 compared to 1.12 in the first nine months of 2025, leading to a 1.5% foreign exchange gain. | ||||||
Data may not foot due to rounding | ||||||
Operational Commentary
Jean Madar, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums, stated, “Our results for the third quarter and nine months reflect multiple drivers, primary among them our global portfolio which allows us to support overall performance by capturing opportunities where consumer demand remains healthy while simultaneously mitigating the effect of challenging conditions in certain of our markets. The hard work of our team is driving meaningful progress across the Company through key operational and financial initiatives, as well as brand innovation and investment. These activities are strengthening our execution and positioning us for a strong finish to 2026 with continued optimism for 2027and 2028, as we prepare for a series of blockbuster releases across our brand portfolio.
“Growth across key brands and markets in the first nine months of 2026 demonstrated the resilience of our business model, as gains in North America, Asia/Pacific and Central and South America offset softer demand and operational and geopolitical challenges in other regions, including Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Sales in North America, our largest market, rose 4%, driven by continued market growth, the launch of several extensions, particularly for Coach, as well as successful marketing and advertising investments. Asia/Pacific sales increased 12% primarily due to brand initiatives with Coach and Jimmy Choo, the expansion of Ferragamo and GUESS, and continued success of our new affiliate in Korea that opened in late 2025. Central and South America net sales increased 12% thanks to the success of women’s and men’s Coach franchises, as well as the strength of the Montblanc Legend line and robust growth from Jimmy Choo.
“Growth through the first nine months of 2026 was partially offset by declines of 3% in Western Europe amid softer consumer demand, 15% in Eastern Europe due to operational challenges that disproportionately affected Lanvin and Lacoste, and 19% in the Middle East and Africa, primarily reflecting the ongoing war in the Middle East.
“By brand, year to date sales grew across several of our key franchises and geographies. For brands managed by our European based operations, Coach increased 15%, Jimmy Choo rose 5%, and Montblanc grew 8%. While Lacoste sales declined 9% year to date, the brand returned to growth in the third quarter, rising 4%, after a challenging first half that reflected a strong prior year comparison due to robust innovation and softer conditions in Eastern Europe. For brands managed by our United States based operations, GUESS grew 7%, Donna Karan/DKNY rose 4%, and Roberto Cavalli grew 6%. Ferragamo sales declined 2%, reflecting challenging market conditions in Europe, which is the core region for the brand.”
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Continued Portfolio-Wide Innovation and Expansion
Mr. Madar continued, “We have continued to scale our brand reach and capture new audiences through line extensions across our portfolio. During the 2026 third quarter, these included: Jimmy Choo, I Want Choo Midnight for women; Montblanc, Explorer Infinite for men; Lacoste, Original Intense for women; and DKNY, Women Skyline. Our extension-driven launch strategy is building momentum into 2027, with additional extensions due before year-end 2026, a diverse pipeline of introductions from our core brands, and fragrance debuts from our newest brands Longchamp, Off-White and PUMA.”
Closing Remarks
Mr. Madar concluded, “Our execution throughout this year highlights the resilience of our premier fragrance portfolio as we successfully manage evolving market dynamics. By keeping our brand partners, retailers, and global consumers at the heart of our operations, we continue to capture meaningful global demand. We believe that our emphasis on maximizing productivity alongside targeted marketing investments will support our ability to drive sustained, profitable growth in 2027 and 2028.”
Financial Commentary
Michel Atwood, Chief Financial Officer of Interparfums, noted, “Through the first nine months of the year, we delivered measured top-line growth, expanded gross margins, and generated higher net income while investing in the success of our brands and driving further improvements in cash conversion and inventory efficiency. Our disciplined cash management and capital allocation strategy has enabled us to amass significant cash balances, positioning the Company to continue returning capital to shareholders and providing the flexibility to potentially acquire one or more brands, either on a proprietary basis or as a licensee should the opportunity materialize.”
Consolidated sales growth in the third quarter was flat on a reported and organic basis. Sales rose 1% for the first nine months of 2026, reflecting organic decline of 1% offset by positive impacts from new brands and favorable foreign exchange dynamics. The ongoing war in the Middle East represented a headwind of 1% in the third quarter and 2% for the first nine months of this year.
Consolidated gross margin in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026 expanded by 360- and 160-basis points to 67.1% and 66.0%, respectively. These increases were the result of favorable segment, brand and channel mix as well as lower than expected destruction costs driven by our inventory efficiency programs, which were partially offset by higher tariff expenses. Gross margin also benefited from one-time IEEPA tariff refunds of $7.9 million in the third quarter of 2026 and $14.8 million for the first nine months of 2026.
Selling, General and Administrative expenses (“SG&A”) as a percentage of sales rose to 39.7% and 44.4% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026, respectively, compared to 38.2% and 42.4% during the prior year periods. The increases were primarily due to higher brand marketing investments, royalty costs growing ahead of sales driven by an unfavorable brand mix, and higher logistics costs related to supply chain transitions and channel mix.
Advertising and promotional (“A&P”) expenses in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026 totaled $65 million and $194 million, representing 15.1% and 17.4% of sales, compared to 15.3% and 16.9% of sales during the respective prior year periods. As shared last quarter, we are reinvesting the tariff refunds to support the strong momentum we are seeing in the United States market, drive our top-line growth and position the Company for a successful 2027; as such, we anticipate our full year 2026 A&P expenditures will approach our long-term target of approximately 21% of net sales.
The metrics mentioned resulted in the 2026 third quarter operating margin expanding 210-basis points to 27.4% from 25.3%, although operating margin year to date was 21.6% compared to 22.0% in the prior year period.
Our consolidated effective tax rate was 24.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to 23.5% in the prior year period, which was helped by a $2 million one-time gain in the prior period.
Third quarter net income rose 4% to $68 million, or $2.13 per diluted share, compared to $66 million or $2.05 per share in the prior year period. Net income for the first nine months of 2026 increased 1% to $142 million from $140 million, and diluted EPS rose 2% to $4.43 compared to $4.36 a year ago. As a percentage of sales, net income expanded to 15.9% in Q3 2026 and remained stable at 12.7% for the first nine months of 2026.
Strengthened Financial Position, Cash Conversion, and Efficiency
Mr. Atwood continued, “As of September 30, 2026, we reported $240 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, and working capital of $731 million. We continued to enhance our cash conversion in the first nine months of 2026, with operating cash flow reaching $102 million, or 56% of net income, up from $68 million, or 38% of net income, in the prior year period. We reduced total inventory levels by 3% compared to the prior year period, translating to a reduction of 16 days inventory on hand as we continue to drive inventory efficiencies and work to increase conversion of raw materials into finished goods. Long-term debt, excluding current maturities, approximated $147 million.”
Share Repurchase
In July 2026, the Board of Directors of our Company authorized a share repurchase program to purchase outstanding shares in either our Company (IPAR) or its majority owned Paris based subsidiary, Interparfums SA, whose shares trade on the Euronext under the symbol “ITP,” or both.
During the third quarter of 2026, the Company invested approximately $50 million to acquire additional shares of Interparfums SA under this program, increasing its ownership interest from approximately 72.5% to 74.3%. The Company continues to control and consolidate Interparfums SA, and the purchases and related costs were accounted for as equity transactions.
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Increases 2026 Sales Guidance, Maintains EPS Outlook
The Company is increasing its 2026 sales outlook from $1.48 billion to $1.49 billion and maintaining EPS of $4.85. EPS guidance for 2026 includes the expected effect of refunds already received associated with approximately $17.7 million of estimated IEEPA tariffs paid by the Company. As of September 30, 2026, the Company has recognized $16.4 million of these refunds in its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, with the majority of the remaining $1.4 million expected to be realized in the current fourth quarter.
Interparfums plans to release its initial guidance for full-year 2027 on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, after the close of the market.
Dividend
The Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share will be paid on December 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2026.
Conference Call
Management will host a conference call to discuss financial results and business operations beginning at 11:00 am ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Interested parties may participate in the live call by dialing:
U.S. / Toll-free: (877) 423-9820
International: (201) 493-6749
Participants are asked to dial-in approximately 10 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin.
A live audio webcast will also be available in the “Events” tab within the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.interparfumsinc.com, or by clicking here. The conference call will be available for webcast replay for approximately 90 days following the live event.
About Interparfums, Inc.:
Operating in the global fragrance business since 1982, Interparfums, Inc. produces and distributes a wide array of prestige fragrance and fragrance related products under license and other agreements with brand owners. The Company manages its business in two operating segments, European based operations, through its 74% owned subsidiary, Interparfums SA, and United States based operations, through wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States and Italy.
Our licensed portfolio of prestige brands includes Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, Boucheron, Coach, Donna Karan/DKNY, Emanuel Ungaro, Ferragamo, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Spade, Lacoste, Longchamp, MCM, Moncler, Montblanc, Oscar de la Renta, PUMA, Roberto Cavalli, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose products are distributed in over 120 countries around the world through an extensive and diverse network of distributors. Interparfums, Inc. is also the registered owner of several trademarks including Annick Goutal, Lanvin, Off-White, Rochas, and Solférino.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this release 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 Interparfums' annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and the reports Interparfums files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Interparfums does not intend to and undertakes no duty to update the information contained in this press release.
Contact Information:
Interparfums, Inc. | or | The Equity Group Inc. |
Michel Atwood |
| Devin Sullivan: (212) 836-9608 / devin.sullivan@theequitygroup.com |
Chief Financial Officer |
| Conor Rodriguez: (212) 836-9628 / conor.rodriguez@theequitygroup.com |
(212) 983-2640 |
| www.theequitygroup.com |
www.interparfumsinc.com |
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See Accompanying Tables
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INTERPARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Assets | September 30, 2026 |
| December 31, 2025 | ||
Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 131,912 |
| $ | 158,091 |
Short-term investments |
| 108,334 |
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| 137,093 |
Accounts receivable, net |
| 375,407 |
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| 320,625 |
Inventories |
| 376,154 |
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| 351,377 |
Receivables, other |
| 7,246 |
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| 9,014 |
Other current assets |
| 45,102 |
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| 39,954 |
Income taxes receivable |
| 122 |
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| 11,211 |
Total current assets |
| 1,044,277 |
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| 1,027,365 |
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net |
| 174,434 |
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| 184,891 |
Right-of-use assets, net |
| 19,358 |
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| 23,347 |
Trademarks, licenses and other intangible assets, net |
| 308,258 |
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| 325,185 |
Deferred tax assets |
| 9,037 |
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| 4,234 |
Other assets |
| 21,032 |
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| 20,226 |
Total assets | $ | 1,576,396 |
| $ | 1,585,248 |
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Liabilities and Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Loans payable - banks | $ | 3,974 |
| $ | 9,400 |
Current portion of long-term debt |
| 43,084 |
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| 54,774 |
Current portion of lease liabilities |
| 6,142 |
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| 6,326 |
Accounts payable – trade |
| 81,111 |
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| 77,210 |
Accrued expenses |
| 168,018 |
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| 189,622 |
Income taxes payable |
| 10,917 |
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| 6,671 |
Total current liabilities |
| 313,246 |
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| 344,003 |
Long–term debt, less current portion |
| 147,381 |
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| 121,254 |
Lease liabilities, less current portion |
| 11,557 |
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| 15,967 |
Deferred tax liabilities |
| 1,608 |
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Total liabilities | $ | 473,792 |
| $ | 481,224 |
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Equity: |
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Interparfums, Inc. shareholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock, $.001 par; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, $.001 par; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 41,105,825 and 41,100,125 and outstanding 32,026,981 and 32,067,285 shares at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively |
| 32 |
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| 32 |
Additional paid-in capital |
| 95,227 |
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| 127,541 |
Retained earnings |
| 881,169 |
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| 828,906 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
| (27,293) |
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| (9,029) |
Treasury stock, at cost, 9,078,844 and 9,032,840 shares at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively |
| (70,670) |
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| (66,734) |
Total Interparfums, Inc. shareholders’ equity |
| 878,465 |
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| 880,716 |
Noncontrolling interest |
| 224,139 |
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| 223,308 |
Total equity |
| 1,102,604 |
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| 1,104,024 |
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 1,576,396 |
| $ | 1,585,248 |
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INTERPARFUMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended September 30, |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2026 |
| 2025 |
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Net sales | $ | 429,508 |
| $ | 429,579 |
| $ | 1,115,430 |
| $ | 1,102,334 |
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Cost of sales |
| 141,312 |
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| 156,762 |
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| 379,070 |
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| 392,451 |
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Gross margin |
| 288,196 |
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| 272,817 |
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| 736,360 |
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| 709,883 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
| 170,322 |
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| 164,261 |
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| 495,411 |
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| 467,074 |
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Income from operations |
| 117,874 |
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| 108,556 |
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| 240,949 |
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| 242,809 |
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Other expenses (income): |
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Interest expense |
| 1,554 |
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| 2,305 |
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| 4,445 |
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| 5,637 |
Gain (loss) on foreign currency |
| (331) |
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| 2,215 |
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| (162) |
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| 4,576 |
Interest and investment income |
| (1,314) |
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| (2,547) |
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| (4,322) |
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| (1,199) |
Other loss (income) |
| 514 |
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| (978) |
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| 85 |
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| (1,302) |
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Income before income taxes |
| 117,451 |
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| 107,561 |
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| 240,903 |
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| 235,097 |
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Income taxes |
| 29,275 |
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| 24,282 |
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| 59,142 |
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| 55,218 |
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Net income |
| 88,176 |
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| 83,279 |
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| 181,761 |
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| 179,879 |
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Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests |
| 19,973 |
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| 17,470 |
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| 39,705 |
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| 39,590 |
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Net income attributable to Interparfums, Inc. common shareholders | $ | 68,203 |
| $ | 65,809 |
| $ | 142,056 |
| $ | 140,289 |
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Earnings per share: |
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Net income attributable to Interparfums, Inc. common shareholders: |
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Basic | $ | 2 |
| $ | 2.05 |
| $ | 4.44 |
| $ | 4.37 |
Diluted | $ | 2 |
| $ | 2.05 |
| $ | 4.43 |
| $ | 4.36 |
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
| 32,026 |
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| 32,113 |
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| 32,027 |
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| 32,114 |
Diluted |
| 32,039 |
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| 32,149 |
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| 32,031 |
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| 32,158 |
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Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.80 |
| $ | 0.80 |
| $ | 2.40 |
| $ | 2.40 |
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