Bessemer Group Inc. Sells 185,793 Shares of Interparfums, Inc. $IPAR

Core Viewpoint - Bessemer Group Inc. significantly reduced its holdings in Interparfums, Inc. by 99.2% in Q3, indicating a major shift in investment strategy towards the company [2] Institutional Holdings - Bessemer Group Inc. sold 185,793 shares, leaving it with only 1,552 shares valued at $153,000 at the end of the reporting period [2] - Westwood Holdings Group Inc. increased its stake by 66.8%, acquiring an additional 310,712 shares, bringing its total to 775,590 shares worth $101,843,000 [3] - Squarepoint Ops LLC raised its position by 249.3%, now holding 225,907 shares valued at $29,664,000 after purchasing 161,239 shares [3] - Man Group plc expanded its stake by 572.8%, owning 187,058 shares worth $24,563,000 after acquiring 159,254 shares [3] - Tributary Capital Management LLC increased its holdings by 139.6%, now owning 228,520 shares valued at $22,482,000 after buying 133,131 shares [3] - Institutional investors collectively own 55.57% of Interparfums' stock [3] Stock Performance - Interparfums' stock opened at $102.24, with a market cap of $3.28 billion [4] - The company has a P/E ratio of 20.01, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 3.27, and a quick ratio of 1.99 [4] - The stock has fluctuated between a 1-year low of $77.21 and a high of $148.15 [4] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded Interparfums to a "strong-buy" rating [5] - UBS Group set a target price of $103.00, while Jefferies Financial Group set a target of $112.00 [5] - BWS Financial maintained a "neutral" rating with a price target of $85.00 [5] - Berenberg Bank initiated coverage with a "buy" rating and a target of $103.00 [5] - The consensus rating for Interparfums is "Moderate Buy" with a price target of $119.14 [5][6] Company Profile - Interparfums, Inc. is a global fragrance company that designs, manufactures, and distributes premium perfume and cosmetic products [7] - The company operates primarily through licensing agreements with established fashion and luxury brands, overseeing all stages of product development [7] - Its portfolio includes well-known names such as Montblanc, Coach, Jimmy Choo, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Lanvin [7]