EXHIBIT 99.1
PARLUX REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, July 28, 2010, Parlux Fragrances, Inc. (NASDAQ:PARL) announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. Net sales for the quarter were $24.1 million, compared to $23.6 million for the prior year quarter, an increase of 2%. Net income was $232 thousand or $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.5 million, or $(0.12) per share, for the same prior year period.
Mr. Frederick E. Purches, Chairman and CEO commented, “We were able to increase our sales in this quarter despite the inclusion of $11.8 million of GUESS product sales in the prior year. Although we expect total sales in the next two quarters will be negatively impacted in comparison to the prior year (we ceased selling GUESS in December 2009), we anticipate growth in existing brands in this fiscal year. Of special significance was our return to profitability. This was basically due to careful cost control, as operating expenses were reduced by $3.6 million or 21% compared to the same prior year period.”
Mr. Purches added, “Our balance sheet at June 30, 2010 reflects a cash position of $14.9 million and no bank debt. We have not drawn on our $20 million line of credit available from GE Capital Corporate Finance. Our equity now exceeds $100 million representing a book value of $4.89 per share.
Mr. Purches concluded, “Although the retail environment has not returned to previous levels, our management and staff are energized by these achievements. We believe that the market value of our stock is far below its intrinsic value and we expect our new strategy will merit renewed shareholder confidence.”
ABOUT PARLUX FRAGRANCES, INC.
Parlux Fragrances, Inc. is a manufacturer and international distributor of prestige products. It holds licenses for Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Nicole Miller, Josie Natori, Queen Latifah, Marc Ecko, Rihanna, Kanye West, babyGund, and Fred Hayman Beverly Hills designer fragrances, as well as Paris Hilton watches, cosmetics, sunglasses, handbags and other small leather accessories, and the recently signed Vince Camuto.
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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 and net income, 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 balance due to the Company, and compliance with the covenants in the Company’s 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.
