Interparfums, Inc. Announces Acquisition of the Goutal Brand
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.
Interparfums (NASDAQ: IPAR) ha annunciato che la sua controllata, Interparfums SA, ha acquisito i diritti di proprietà intellettuale a livello mondiale di Maison Goutal da Amorepacific Europe. Il marchio di profumi di lusso, fondato da Annick Goutal nel 1981, è conosciuto per i suoi profumi di alta gamma, tra cui la celebre linea L'Eau d'Hadrien.
In base all'accordo, Amorepacific Europe continuerà a gestire il marchio Goutal sotto un accordo di licenza temporanea, con Interparfums SA che assumerà lo sviluppo a partire dal 2026. Il marchio, che storicamente ha generato vendite annuali di $10-12 milioni, opera attraverso boutique di proprietà e angoli in-store sia in Francia che a livello internazionale.
Goutal si specializza in profumi premium utilizzando ingredienti naturali di alta qualità. Camille Goutal, figlia del fondatore, rimarrà coinvolta nello sviluppo delle fragranze per mantenere l'eredità e i valori del marchio.
Interparfums (NASDAQ: IPAR) ha anunciado que su filial, Interparfums SA, ha adquirido los derechos de propiedad intelectual a nivel mundial de Maison Goutal de Amorepacific Europe. La marca de fragancias de lujo, establecida por Annick Goutal en 1981, es conocida por sus perfumes de alta gama, incluida la icónica línea L'Eau d'Hadrien.
Según el acuerdo, Amorepacific Europe seguirá operando la marca Goutal bajo un acuerdo de licencia temporal, con Interparfums SA asumiendo el desarrollo a partir de 2026. La marca, que históricamente ha generado ventas anuales de $10-12 millones, opera a través de boutiques propias y rincones en tiendas tanto en Francia como a nivel internacional.
Goutal se especializa en fragancias premium utilizando ingredientes naturales de alta calidad. Camille Goutal, hija de la fundadora, seguirá involucrada en el desarrollo de fragancias para mantener la herencia y los valores de la marca.
Interparfums (NASDAQ: IPAR)는 자회사인 Interparfums SA가 Amorepacific Europe으로부터 Maison Goutal의 전 세계 지적 재산권을 인수했다고 발표했습니다. 1981년 Annick Goutal에 의해 설립된 이 고급 향수 브랜드는 상징적인 L'Eau d'Hadrien 라인을 포함하여 고급 향수로 유명합니다.
계약에 따라 Amorepacific Europe는 임시 라이센스 계약 하에 Goutal 브랜드를 계속 운영하며, Interparfums SA는 2026년부터 개발을 인수할 것입니다. 이 브랜드는 역사적으로 연간 $10-12 백만의 매출을 올렸으며, 프랑스와 국제적으로 소유한 부티크와 매장 내 코너를 통해 운영됩니다.
Goutal은 고품질 천연 성분을 사용하여 프리미엄 향수에 특화되어 있습니다. 창립자의 딸인 Camille Goutal은 브랜드의 유산과 가치를 유지하기 위해 향수 개발에 계속 참여할 것입니다.
Interparfums (NASDAQ: IPAR) a annoncé que sa filiale, Interparfums SA, a acquis les droits de propriété intellectuelle mondiaux de Maison Goutal auprès d'Amorepacific Europe. La marque de parfums de luxe, fondée par Annick Goutal en 1981, est connue pour ses parfums haut de gamme, y compris la célèbre ligne L'Eau d'Hadrien.
Selon l'accord, Amorepacific Europe continuera d'exploiter la marque Goutal sous un accord de licence temporaire, Interparfums SA prenant en charge le développement à partir de 2026. La marque, qui a historiquement généré des ventes annuelles de $10-12 millions, opère à travers des boutiques détenues et des coins en magasin tant en France qu'à l'international.
Goutal se spécialise dans les parfums premium utilisant des ingrédients naturels de haute qualité. Camille Goutal, fille de la fondatrice, restera impliquée dans le développement des fragrances pour maintenir l'héritage et les valeurs de la marque.
Interparfums (NASDAQ: IPAR) hat bekannt gegeben, dass ihre Tochtergesellschaft, Interparfums SA, die weltweiten geistigen Eigentumsrechte an Maison Goutal von Amorepacific Europe erworben hat. Die Luxusparfümmarke, die 1981 von Annick Goutal gegründet wurde, ist bekannt für ihre hochwertigen Düfte, einschließlich der ikonischen Linie L'Eau d'Hadrien.
Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird Amorepacific Europe die Marke Goutal vorübergehend unter einem Lizenzvertrag weiter betreiben, während Interparfums SA ab 2026 die Entwicklung übernimmt. Die Marke, die historisch jährliche Umsätze von $10-12 Millionen generiert hat, operiert durch eigene Boutiquen und In-Store-Ecken sowohl in Frankreich als auch international.
Goutal spezialisiert sich auf Premium-Düfte mit hochwertigen, natürlichen Inhaltsstoffen. Camille Goutal, die Tochter der Gründerin, wird weiterhin in die Duftentwicklung eingebunden sein, um das Erbe und die Werte der Marke zu bewahren.
- 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
- Relatively small revenue contribution compared to IPAR's overall size
- Delayed operational control until 2026
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:
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