Interparfums, Inc. Announces Acquisition of the Goutal Brand
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Interparfums (NASDAQ: IPAR) has announced that its subsidiary, Interparfums SA, has acquired the worldwide intellectual property rights to Maison Goutal from Amorepacific Europe. The luxury fragrance brand, established by Annick Goutal in 1981, is known for its high-end perfumes, including the iconic L'Eau d'Hadrien line.
Under the agreement, Amorepacific Europe will continue operating the Goutal brand under a license agreement temporarily, with Interparfums SA taking over development from 2026. The brand, which has historically generated annual sales of $10-12 million, operates through owned boutiques and in-store corners both in France and internationally.
Goutal specializes in premium fragrances using high-quality natural ingredients. Camille Goutal, daughter of the founder, will remain involved in fragrance development to maintain the brand's heritage and values.
Positive
- Strategic expansion into high-end fragrance segment
- Acquisition of established brand with $10-12M annual sales
- Retention of founder's daughter ensures brand continuity
- Access to existing retail network of boutiques and in-store corners
Negative
- Relatively small revenue contribution compared to IPAR's overall size
- Delayed operational control until 2026
News Market Reaction – IPAR
In the trading session that priced this news, IPAR declined 2.63%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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NEW YORK, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interparfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) (“Interparfums” or the “Company”) today announced that its subsidiary, Interparfums SA, has acquired all worldwide intellectual property rights relating to Maison Goutal held by Amorepacific Europe. Amorepacific Europe will continue to operate the Goutal Brand under a license agreement for a set duration. Interparfums SA will develop the brand from 2026 onwards, together with its licensee.
Created by Annick Goutal in 1981, the eponymous brand positioned itself from the start in the exclusive high-end segment with the launch of the L’Eau d’Hadrien line and the opening of a first boutique on Rue de Bellechasse in Paris.
Known for refined and poetic creations, Goutal successively developed a wide range of perfume, bath and home fragrance lines, marketed through a network of owned brand boutiques and in-store sales corners both in France and abroad. The brand works exclusively with high-quality raw materials, combining natural ingredients into creative olfactory combinations.
Annual sales of Goutal fragrances have reached
Jean Madar, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums noted, “The acquisition of the Goutal brand reflects our strategy of broadening our product offering to include high-end fragrances. This brand, known for iconic lines such as L’Eau d’Hadrien and Petite Chérie, has substantial potential in this highly dynamic segment. Intent on safeguarding the legacy of the company her mother created and perpetuating the brand’s values, Camille Goutal will remain involved in fragrance choices.”
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 agreements with brand owners. The Company manages its business in two operating segments, European based operations, through its
The 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, MCM, Moncler, Montblanc, Oscar de la Renta, 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 Lanvin and Rochas.
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, 2024, 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.
Michel Atwood
Chief Financial Officer
(212) 983-2640
www.interparfumsinc.com
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Karin Daly
Investor Relations Counsel
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