Interparfums Changes Auditor to Grant Thornton Amidst Material Weakness Disclosure

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Interparfums has changed its independent registered public accounting firm from Forvis Mazars to Grant Thornton, following previous disclosures of a material weakness in internal controls.

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• Auditor Dismissal

  The Audit Committee dismissed Forvis Mazars, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm, effective May 8, 2026.

• New Auditor Appointed

  Grant Thornton, LLP was appointed as the new independent registered public accounting firm on May 8, 2026.

• No Disagreements Reported

  The company stated there were no disagreements with Forvis Mazars on accounting principles or audit procedures, other than the previously disclosed material weakness in internal control over financial reporting.

• Context of Material Weakness

  This change follows the company's prior disclosure in its 10-K filing (March 10, 2026) of an unremediated material weakness in internal control over financial reporting for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, with which Forvis Mazars had concurred.

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Interparfums dismissed Forvis Mazars as its independent auditor and appointed Grant Thornton. While the company stated there were no disagreements on accounting principles, the change occurs in the context of a previously disclosed material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This move could be a strategic decision to bring in a new firm to address the control deficiencies.