Parlux Signs Agreement to Obtain Worldwide Celebrity Licenses
07 Aprile 2009 - 11:33PM
Marketwired
Parlux Fragrances, Inc. (NASDAQ: PARL) ("Parlux") announced today
that it has signed an agreement with Iconic Fragrances, LLC
("Iconic"), a licensing company in which entertainment mogul and
icon Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter is a principal. The agreement includes
individual worldwide fragrance licenses for multiple Grammy award
winning and multi-platinum selling international entertainers
Rihanna and Kanye West. Iconic also is in the final stage of
negotiations for a worldwide fragrance license with Shawn "JAY-Z"
Carter, and in discussions with a well-established female artist.
The agreement provides for the payment of royalties, profit
sharing, and the issuance of warrants to purchase common shares of
Parlux at a strike price of $5.00 per share. The warrants will be
issued to Iconic and the celebrities and their respective
affiliates. Details of the transaction are to be provided in
Parlux's Form 8-K filing.
Neil Katz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Parlux, said,
"We have been negotiating this agreement for over nine months. We
believe that its implementation, combined with the success of our
core brands, will allow us to significantly increase revenues and
improve our bottom line. The investments we have made to build a
positive relationship with our customers and improve our standing
in the industry made us an attractive partner for Iconic."
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter commented, "We are excited for the
opportunity to partner with Parlux and their management team in the
launch of these dynamic new brands. This venture will take what is
already a successful franchise at Parlux to a new level."
Mr. Katz added, "We are extremely excited to begin work on our
projects with Rihanna and Kanye West. Each is an extremely highly
regarded celebrity at the top of his or her profession who is
undoubtedly going to make an indelible impression in the fragrance
industry, just as each has done in the entertainment world. Their
stars continue to rise rapidly in the entertainment arena, which
will represent a terrific springboard for us in launching their
fragrance brands. This agreement also enhances our attractiveness
to other premier talents interested in associating with an
established manufacturer and distributor of fragrance
products."
"We are conscious of the general economic conditions that have
unfairly affected the value of our shares for our shareholders.
However, we believe this proactive investment by JAY-Z, Rihanna and
Kanye West is an indication to the market place of the underlying
value of Parlux."
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, April 8,
2009, at 12:00 NOON (EDT) to discuss the Iconic agreement,
preliminary results for the Company's fourth quarter ended March
31, 2009, and to provide additional outlook for the upcoming fiscal
year. To participate, please call: Participant Toll Free:
1-866-225-0198 or Participant International: 1-416-340-8061 (no
digital pin number is required). A replay of the conference call
will also be available from Wednesday, April 8, 2009 after 3:00PM,
until 11:59PM April 22, 2009. To access the rebroadcast, Digital
Replay Toll Free: 1-800-408-3053 or Participant International:
1-416-695-5800 (Replay Passcode: 6483661).
About Parlux Fragrances, Inc.
Parlux Fragrances, Inc. is a manufacturer and international
distributor of prestige products. It holds licenses for Paris
Hilton, Jessica Simpson, GUESS?, Nicole Miller, Natori, Queen
Latifah, Marc Ecko, XOXO, Ocean Pacific (OP), Andy Roddick,
babyGund, and Fred Hayman Beverly Hills designer fragrances, as
well as Paris Hilton watches, cosmetics, sunglasses, handbags and
other small leather accessories.
Certain Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and
prospects, both business and financial. Such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements
of the Company or its industry to be materially different from any
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties
include, among others, future trends in sales, the Company's
ability to maintain its current brands and licenses, the Company's
ability to successfully introduce, acquire, or launch new brands,
licenses, or products in a cost-effective manner, general economic
conditions, Perfumania's ability to pay its accounts payable
balance due to the Company, and continued compliance with the
covenants in its credit facility. Additional risk factors are set
forth in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as
of the date thereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to
publicly release the result of any revisions to these
forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or
circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
FOR: Parlux Fragrances, Inc. (954) 316-9008 CONTACT: Neil J.
Katz, Ext. 8116 Email Contact Raymond J. Balsys, Ext. 8106 Email
Contact Web site: http://www.parlux.com FOR: Kanye West CONTACT:
Gabriel Tesoriero 212-445-3632 Email Contact FOR: Shawn "Jay-Z"
Carter and Robin Rihanna Fenty CONTACT: Jana Fleishman 212-445-3298
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