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New License Agreements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
New License Agreements [Abstract]  
New License Agreements
13. New License Agreements:

 

In July 2013, the Company created a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary, Inter Parfums USA Hong Kong Limited, which entered into a 12-year exclusive worldwide license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and related products under China's leading luxury brand, Shanghai Tang. The agreement commenced on July 1, 2013 and is subject to certain minimum sales, advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry. The Company plans to launch its first fragrance under the Shanghai Tang brand in Spring 2014.

 

In July 2013, the Company entered into a 10.5-year exclusive worldwide license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and related products under London-based luxury lingerie brand, Agent Provocateur. The agreement commenced on August 1, 2013 and is subject to certain minimum advertising expenditures as is customary in our industry. The Company plans to launch its first fragrance under the Agent Provocateur brand in 2014. In addition, Inter Parfums has taken over distribution of selected fragrances within the brand's current perfume portfolio, and plans to revitalize the Agent Provocateur signature scent.

 

In October 2013, the Company entered into a 12-year exclusive worldwide license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and related products under the Oscar de la Renta brand. The agreement is expected to close on December 2, 2013 and is subject to certain minimum advertising expenditures as is customary in our industry. The Company has agreed to purchase certain inventories and has paid an up-front entry fee of $5.0 million. The Company will take over distribution of fragrances within the brand's current perfume portfolio, and plans to launch its first fragrance under the Oscar de la Renta brand in 2014.