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Other Matters
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Effect On Net Income Attributable To Parent  
Other Matters
9. Other Matters:

 

Lily Aldridge:

 

In September 2018, Interstellar Brands LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, announced the development of a new fragrance line in collaboration with supermodel Lily Aldridge. The license agreement with Lily Aldridge runs through December 31, 2023, and is subject to royalty payments as are customary in our industry. This deal marks the beginning of a strategic partnership between Interstellar and IMG Models, which manages Aldridge, to develop direct-to-consumer e-commerce fragrance and beauty businesses for IMG Models’ diverse and dynamic client base. Our initial fragrance product launch is planned for September 2019.

 

GUESS:

 

In February 2018, the Company entered into an exclusive, 15-year worldwide license agreement with GUESS?, Inc. for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances under the GUESS brand. This license became effective on April 1, 2018, and our rights under such license agreement are subject to certain minimum advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry.

 

Graff:

 

In April 2018, the Company entered into an exclusive, 8-year worldwide license agreement with London-based Graff for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances under the Graff brand. Our rights under such license agreement are subject to certain advertising expenditures and royalty payments as are customary in our industry.

 

Van Cleef & Arpels:

 

In May 2018, the Company renewed its license agreement for an additional six years with Van Cleef & Arpels for the creation, development, and distribution of fragrance products through December 2024, without any material changes in terms and conditions. Our initial 12-year license agreement with Van Cleef & Arpels was signed in 2006.