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2023 results: Current operating margin: 20%. Net margin: 15%. Dividend per share: +20%

2023   results

Current operating margin: 20% Net margin: 15% Dividend per share: +20%

Income statement highlights(1) - €m              2022          2023         23/22            Dividend and bonus share issue

Net sales

706.6

798.5

+13%

Gross margin

% of sales

472.3 66.8%

525.0 65.8%

+11%

Current operating income

% of sales

138.3 19.6%

160.4 20.1%

+16%

Operating profit

% of sales

131.8 18.7%

165.6 20.7%

+26%

Net income

% of sales

99.5

14.1%

118.7 14.9%

+19%

imageOn February 27, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 and decided to propose to the Combined General Meeting of April 16, 2024:

  A dividend of €1.15 per share(2) representing a 20%(3) increase from the prior year or a payout ratio unchanged at 67% of net income;

  For the 25th consecutive year, a bonus share issue in June 2023 on the basis of one new share for every ten shares held.

Sales price increases introduced at the start of the year limited the impact of higher raw material and packaging costs as well as the slightly unfavorable euro-dollar exchange rate trend. As a result, the decline in the gross margin as a percentage of sales in 2023 was contained and limited compared with 2022.

Strong growth in unit sales and the continuing strength of marketing and advertising investments with a budget of €177m or 22% of sales, in conjunction with maintaining fixed costs under control, contributed to a sharp rise in current operating income

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors decided, following the recommendation of the Corporate Governance, Nominations and Compensation Committee, to propose to the Combined General Meeting of April 16, 2024 the appointment of Caroline Renoux as an independent director for a term of 4 years. Founder and Chief Executive of companies focusing on CSR issues, Caroline Renoux will bring her expertise and extensive experience in promoting sustainable development to the newly-created CSR Committee.

Annual highlights

imageto more than €160m for the year, up 16% on 2022, and a current   In June, Interparfums carried out its 24th bonus share issue; operating margin for the full year reaching 20%. After taking   In November, Interparfums’ ESG performance improved by into account annual impairment tests of assets, operating profit 8 points over the previous year, with a score of 84/100 by rose 26% year-on-year while the operating margin reached an Ethifinance ESG Ratings;

unusually high level of 20.7%.   Also in November Interparfums conducted its first employee engagement survey;

Despite a one-off increase in the average tax rate, net income   In December, Interparfums joined the Science Based for the year followed the same trend with growth of 19% Targets initiative (SBTi) to validate its approach for reducing compared with 2022, to reach nearly €119m, with a net margin greenhouse gas emissions;

of close to 15%.  Finally, in January 2024, Interparfums’ rating by Sustainalytics,

Balance sheet highlights(1) - €m

12/31/22

12/31/23

23/22

a leading ESG rating firm, was raised to 24.8, an increase of nearly 10 points in just one year, and is now on a par with the

Inventories

Cash & current financial assets

153.5

235.8

202.4

177.7

+32% -25%

Shareholders’ equity

Borrowings & financial liabilities

592.5

147.0

641.0

123.0

+8%

-16%

leading companies in the Beauty sector.

Paris, February 28, 2024

While sourcing issues continued to weigh on working capital in 2023, the easing of supply chain pressures in recent months should help bring down current inventory levels in 2024.

Following payment of the second €40m installment in connection with the Lacoste upfront license fee, cash net of borrowings and financial liabilities stood at nearly €55m, and shareholders’ equity at €644m, representing 66% of total assets at December 31, 2023.

(1)             Audit procedures have been completed and the audit report is in the process of being issued.

(2)             Ex-rights date: April 26, 2024 (midnight) - Payment date: April 30, 2024

(3)             Taking into account the bonus issue of June 2023

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Philippe Benacin, Chairman and CEO commented: “ 2023 marked another year of excellent sales and earnings, driven not only by the continuing strength of the global fragrance market but also the success of a tried and tested strategy, the continuing appeal of our brands and fragrance lines and the dedication of our teams. Based on the good level of sales in January and February, particularly for the Lacoste fragrances, we are on track to meet our full-year sales targets for 2024. ”

Philippe Santi, Executive Vice President, added: “W e will pursue our long-term strategy for development in the year ahead by devoting the necessary resources to support the growth of each of our brands, including notably substantial investments for the renewed launch of the Lacoste brand. Despite these efforts, we will nevertheless be expecting profitability in 2024 to remain at a high level. ”

Interparfums                                                     This press release is available 

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10 rue de Solférino                                                    in French and English 

image75007 Paris on the company’s website  Tel. +33 (0)1 53 77 00 00 interparfums-finance.fr

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Upcoming events

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2024 Annual General Meeting

April 16, 2024  (Pavillon d’Armenonville – Paris)

Publication of Q1 2024 sales April 25, 2024

(before the opening of Paris  – Euronext Stock Exchange)

Investor Relations  and Analysts Contact

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Philippe Santi Executive Vice President psanti@interparfums.fr

Press contact

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Cyril Levy-Pey Communication Director clevypey@interparfums.fr

ISIN : FR0004024222-ITP

Reuters : IPAR.PA

Bloomberg : ITP

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Index - SBF 120, CAC Mid 60


Consolidated financial statements

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Consolidated income statement

€ thousands

except per share data which is in units

2022

2023

Sales

Cost of sales

706,624

(234,344)

798,481

(273,462)

Gross margin

472,280

525,019

% of sales

Selling expenses

Administrative expenses

 

66.8%

(305,835)

(28,133)

65.8%

(330,518)

(34,054)

Current operating income

138,312

160,447

% of sales

Other operating expenses

Other operating income

19.6%

(6,491)

20.1%

5,113

Operating profit

131,821

165,560

% of sales

Financial income

Interest and similar expenses

18.7%

1,997

(2,766)

20.7%

7,437 (7,389)

Net finance income/(costs)

(769)

48

Other financial income Other financial expense

28,916

(26,682)

11,274

(13,567)

Net financial income/(expense)

1,465

(2,245)

Income before income tax

133,286

163,315

% of sales

Income tax Effective tax rate

Share of profit/(loss) from equity-accounted companies

18.9% (33,061)

24.8%

(47)

20.5% (43,935) 26.9% 293

Net income

100,178

119,673

% of sales

Share of net (income)/loss attributable to non-controlling interests

Net income attributable to owners of the parent

 

14.2%

(655)

99,523

15.0% (931)

118,742

% of sales

14.1%

14.9%

Net earnings per share (1) Diluted earnings per share (1)

1.58

1.58

1.80

1.80

(1) Restated on a prorated basis for bonus share grants.

Consolidated balance sheet

ASSETS

€ thousands

2022

2023

Non-current assets

Net trademarks and other intangible assets

Net property, plant, equipment

Right-of use assets

Long-term investments

Other non-current financial assets

Equity-accounted investments

Deferred tax assets

 

231,595

148,169

12,314

3,316

7,901

12,424

12,345

 

235,215

148,599

14,370

2,509

4,726

12,467

19,403

Total non-current assets

428,064

437,289

Current assets

Inventory and work-in-progress

Trade receivables and related accounts

Other receivables

Corporate income tax

Current financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

 

153,466

138,902

29,563

2,222

99,013

136,747

 

202,387

139,452

11,018

326

39,987

137,734

Total current assets

559,913

530,904

Total assets

987,977

968,193

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY & LIABILITIES

€ thousands

2022

2023

Shareholders’ equity Share capital

Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings

Net income for the year

 

188,718

304,218

99,523

 

207,590

314,670

118,742

Equity attributable to owners of the parent

592,459

641,002

Non-controlling interests

2,183

2,672

Total shareholders’ equity

594,642

643,674

Non-current liabilities

Non-current provisions for contingencies and expenses

Non-current borrowings

Non-current lease liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

 

7,422

122,767

10,233

5,211

 

8,781

98,689

12,100

7,956

Total non-current liabilities

145,633

127,526

Current liabilities

Trade payables and related accounts

Current borrowings

Current lease liabilities

Current provisions for contingencies and expenses 

Corporate income tax

Other liabilities

 

113,235

24,260

2,699

7,315

100,194

 

110,659

24,306

3,014

9,070

49,944

Total current liabilities

247,702

196,993

Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities

987,977

968,193

€ thousands

Cash and cash equivalents

Current financial assets

2022

136,747

99,013

2023

137,734

39,987

Cash and current financial assets

Current borrowings

Non-current borrowings

235,760

(24,259) (122,767)

177,721 (24,306)

(98,689)

Total gross debt

(147,027)

(122,995)

Net debt

88,734

54,726

Statement of cash flows

€ thousands

2022

2023

Cash flows from operating activities Net income

Depreciation, amortization and other

Share of profit/(loss) from equity-accounted companies

Net finance costs/(income)

Tax charge of the period

 

100,178

27,187

           298  

769        33,398       

 

119,673

22,409

(293)

(48) 43,935

Cash flow from operations before tax and finance costs

161,830

185,676

Interest expense payments Tax payments

  (2,694) (30,346)

  (3,777) (39,201)

Cash flow from operations after tax and finance costs

128,790

142,698

Change in inventory and work in progress

Change in trade receivables and related accounts

Change in other receivables

Change in trade payables and related accounts

Change in other current liabilities

  (67,925)

(13,276)

(5,915)     

21,087      

16,058

  (63,251)

(146)

21,566

(2,576)

(13,783)

Change in working capital requirements

(49,971)

(58,190)

Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

78,819

84,508

Cash flows from investing activities

Net acquisitions of intangible assets

Net acquisitions of property, plant and equipment

Net acquisitions of right-of-use assets

Acquisition of equity interests

Net acquisitions of marketable securities

Changes in long-term investments

(51,439)

(26,405)

       5,105  

             —  

(2,363)  731      

(41,562)

(7,540)

(4,899)

87,218 807

Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities

(74,371)

34,024

Cash flows from financing activities

Issuance of borrowings and new financial debt

Debt repayments

Loan to stakeholders

Change in lease liabilities

Dividend payments to shareholders

Own shares

50,000

(13,043)

(2,697)

(53,565)

(5,104)     

113 (24,500)

(27,550)

2,182

(65,944)

(1,845)

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

(24,409)

(117,544)

 

 

Change in net cash

(19,961)

987

 

 

Opening cash and cash equivalents

Closing cash and cash equivalents

156,708

136,747

136,747

137,734

The reconciliation of net debt breaks down as follows:

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