8-K

INTERPARFUMS INC (IPAR)

8-K 2021-07-07 For: 2021-07-07
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):

July 7, 2021

INTER

PARFUMS INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 0-16469 13-3275609
(State or other jurisdiction of<br><br>incorporation or organization) Commission File Number (I.R.S. Employer<br><br>Identification No.)

551 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10176

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

212. 983.2640

(Registrant’s Telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§280.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.001 par value per share IPAR The Nasdaq Stock Market

Item 8.01 Other Events

Our press release dated July 7, 2021 relating to the definitive agreement with Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. to acquire its fragrance business subject to the terms of a fragrance license, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit no. 99.1, is incorporated by reference herein and is filed pursuant to this Item 7.01 and Regulation FD.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

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99.1 Our press release dated July 7, 2021

SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused and authorized this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

Dated: July 7, 2021

Inter Parfums, Inc.
By: /s/ Russell Greenberg
Russell Greenberg,
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit99.1

FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE

SALVATOREFERRAGAMO S.p.A. and INTER PARFUMS, INC.

SIGNAGREEMENT FOR FRAGRANCE BUSINESS AND LICENSE

NewYork, New York, July 7, 2021**:** Inter Parfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) today announced that Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. (MTA: SFER), the parent company of the Salvatore Ferragamo Group, one of the world's leading players in the luxury sector, and Inter Parfums, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of prestige perfumes, have signed a transaction agreement whereby an exclusive and worldwide license will be granted for the production and distribution of Ferragamo brand perfumes. The license will be effective from October 2021 and will last for 10 years with a 5-year optional term, subject to certain conditions.

With reference to the management and coordination of activities related to the license agreement, Inter Parfums, Inc. will operate through a wholly-owned Italian company, based in Florence, and will also guarantee the production in Italy.

“Inter Parfums’ great competence and recognized creativity make it the ideal partner to preserve the values and heritage of our brand with Made in Italy products. Its great commercial expertise will also ensure a new boost to the business of our fragrances, which will be distributed through a carefully selected sales network,” commented Leonardo Ferragamo, President of Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A.

“We are very proud that Salvatore Ferragamo has chosen Inter Parfums for this new partnership. Salvatore Ferragamo is in fact one of the most iconic and well-known brands in the luxury segment to which we want to dedicate all our attention for the best future development. The entry of Ferragamo in our portfolio represents a great opportunity to further develop our business in the fashion and luxury segment,” commented Jean Madar, Chairman and CEO of Inter Parfums, Inc.

ABOUTINTER PARFUMS, INC.

Founded in 1982, Inter Parfums, Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, Boucheron, Coach, Dunhill, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Spade, MCM, Moncler, Montblanc, Oscar de la Renta, Paul Smith, Repetto, S.T. Dupont and Van Cleef & Arpels. Inter Parfums is also the owner of Lanvin fragrances and the Rochas brand. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.

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 Inter Parfums' annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 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 press release.

Contact at Inter Parfums, Inc. -or- Investor Relations Counsel
Russell Greenberg, Exec. VP & CFO The Equity Group Inc.
(212) 983-2640 Fred Buonocore (212) 836-9607/fbuonocore@equityny.com
rgreenberg@interparfumsinc.com Linda Latman (212) 836-9609/llatman@equityny.com
www.interparfumsinc.com www.theequitygroup.com