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Nature’s Sunshine Products Reports Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results With Continued Strong Margin Improvement

August 8, 2019 4:25 PM

Second Quarter 2019 Highlights

LEHI, Utah, Aug. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company engaged in the manufacture and sale of nutritional and personal care products, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

Management Commentary

"We’re about three months into our transformation and are pleased with the progress we’re seeing. It’s still early, but the business is performing in line with expectations, delivering strong second quarter growth in net income and adjusted EBITDA, as a direct result of our strategic restructuring initiatives. Net sales were relatively flat versus prior year despite double-digit growth in Europe and four percent plus growth in Asia, excluding impact of foreign currency. Continued softness in North America and the disruption of sales in China, from the government’s 100-Day review of the direct selling industry, were the key factors inhibiting top-line performance,” stated Terrence Moorehead, President and Chief Executive Officer. “To support top-line growth and drive market penetration, we recently launched a new regional leadership structure designed to build regional capabilities and intensify our consumer focus. We’re also finalizing launch plans for our five growth strategies and will start phasing them in later this year. As a result, we believe we’re well positioned to drive improved performance and shareholder value for the year.”

Second Quarter 2019 Financial Summary

Net Sales by Operating Segment
Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2019
Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
Percent
Change
Impact of
Currency
Exchange
Percent
Change
Excluding
Impact of
Currency
Asia$35,162 $35,767 (1.7)% $(2,061) 4.1%
Europe15,075 13,922 8.3 (388) 11.1
North America34,620 35,518 (2.5) (88) (2.3)
Latin America and Other5,867 6,059 (3.2) (95) (1.6)
$90,724 $91,266 (0.6)% $(2,632) 2.3%

Net sales of $90.7 million decreased 0.6 percent compared to $91.3 million in the second quarter of 2018. Net sales were also negatively impacted by $2.6 million of unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. On a local currency basis, net sales increased 2.3 percent compared to 2018. The increase in local currency net sales was primarily related to growth in Asia and Europe, partially offset by declines in North America and Latin America and Other.

Gross margin, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 73.7 percent from 73.4 percent in the second quarter of 2018. The increase in gross margin as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by changes in market mix and reserves for obsolete inventory recorded in the prior year.

Volume incentives, as a percentage of net sales, remained constant at 34.5 percent compared to the second quarter 2018.

Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") expenses decreased by approximately $2.3 million to $31.0 million for the second quarter of 2019. The decrease in SG&A expenses is primarily due to the decrease in independent service fees in China and savings from restructuring activities. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 34.2 percent from 36.5 percent in the second quarter of 2018. Excluding the impact of restructuring and other non-recurring expenses and net gains on sales of properties, SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales were 33.8 percent and 37.3 percent for the second quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Operating income in the second quarter of 2019 was $4.5 million, or 5.0 percent of net sales, as compared to $2.2 million, or 2.4 percent of net sales in the second quarter of 2018. Excluding non-recurring items related to restructuring, CEO transition and net gains on sales of properties, operating income was $4.9 million, or 5.4 percent of net sales, compared to a $1.5 million, or 1.6 percent of net sales in the prior year period.

Other income (loss), net, in the second quarter of 2019 was $0.3 million compared to a loss of $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2018. The provision for income taxes was $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2018.

GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders was $2.7 million, or $0.14 per diluted common share, compared to $0.1 million, or $0.00 per diluted common share in the second quarter of 2018. Net loss attributable to NSP China was $0.1 million or $0.02 per diluted common share for the quarter, compared to a loss of $0.1 million, or $0.03 per common share for the second quarter of 2018.

Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders was $2.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted common share, compared to adjusted net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.07 per diluted common share in the prior year period. A reconciliation of adjusted net income to GAAP net income is provided in the attached financial tables.

Adjusted EBITDA was $8.0 million, compared to $4.4 million in 2018. Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined here as net income from continuing operations before taxes, depreciation, amortization and other income/loss adjusted to exclude share-based compensation expense and certain noted adjustments. A reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the attached financial tables.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Financial Summary

Net Sales by Operating Segment
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2019
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
Percent
Change
Impact of
Currency
Exchange
Percent
Change
Excluding
Impact of
Currency
Asia$68,758 $63,530 8.2% $(3,531) 13.8%
Europe30,672 28,525 7.5 (955) 10.9
North America71,143 73,623 (3.4) (222) (3.1)
Latin America and Other11,423 12,930 (11.7) (219) (10.0)
$181,996 $178,608 1.9% $(4,927) 4.7%

Net sales of $182.0 million increased 1.9 percent compared to $178.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2018. Net sales were also negatively impacted by $4.9 million of unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. On a local currency basis, net sales increased 4.7 percent compared to 2018. The increase in local currency net sales was primarily related to growth in Asia and Europe partially offset by a $2.3 million decline in North America and a $1.3 million decline in Latin America and Other.

Gross margin, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 74.0 percent from 73.7 percent in the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase in gross margin as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by changes in market mix and reserves for obsolete inventory recorded in the prior year.

Volume incentives, as a percentage of net sales, decreased to 34.2 percent from 35.2 percent in the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in volume incentives as a percent of net sales is primarily due to changes in market mix, reflecting growth in markets where volume incentives as a percentage of net sales are lower than the consolidated average, and the growth in NSP China where sales commissions to independent service providers are included in SG&A.

SG&A expenses decreased by approximately $0.8 million to $64.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease in SG&A expenses is primarily due to savings from restructuring activities. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 35.6 percent from 36.8 percent in the six months ended June 30, 2018. Excluding the impact of restructuring and other non-recurring expenses and net gains on sales of properties, SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales were 34.6 percent and 37.2 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Operating income in the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $7.5 million, or 4.1 percent of net sales, as compared to $3.1 million, or 1.7 percent of net sales for the same period 2018. Excluding non-recurring items related to restructuring, CEO transition and net gains on sales of properties, operating income was $9.5 million, or 5.2 percent of net sales, compared to a $2.3 million, or 1.3 percent of net sales in the prior year period.

Other income (loss), net, in the six months ended June 30, 2019 was income of $0.3 million compared to a loss of $1.1 million for the same period 2018. The provision for income taxes was $3.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $1.7 million for the same period 2018.

GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders was $4.4 million, or $0.23 per diluted common share, compared to $0.6 million, or $0.03 per diluted common share in the six months ended June 30, 2018. Net loss attributable to NSP China was $0.4 million or $0.02 per diluted common share for the quarter, compared to a loss of $1.5 million, or $0.08 per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders was $5.7 million, or $0.29 per diluted common share, compared to adjusted net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted common share in the prior year period. A reconciliation of adjusted net income to GAAP net income is provided in the attached financial tables.

Adjusted EBITDA was $15.3 million, compared to $8.5 million in 2018.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

Net cash used in operating activities was $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $9.4 million provided in the prior year period. Capital expenditures during the six months ended June 30, 2019 totaled $2.8 million compared to $2.7 million in the same period of 2018. As of June 30, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $46.3 million.

Active Distributors and Customers by Segment (1)

2019 2018
Distributors
& Customers
Managers Distributors
& Customers
Managers
Asia38,300 3,000 35,800 3,200
Europe85,200 4,000 74,600 3,700
North America78,400 4,700 78,200 5,000
Latin America and Other30,100 1,200 28,600 1,200
232,000 12,900 217,200 13,100
  1. Active Distributors and customers include Nature’s Sunshine Products’ independent Distributors and customers who have purchased our products directly for resale and/or personal consumption during the previous three months ended as of the date indicated. Total Managers, Distributors and Customers, which includes those who have made a purchase in the last twelve months, was 502,100 as of June 30, 2019.

In China, we do not sell our products through Managers and Distributors, but rather through independent service providers who are compensated for marketing, sales support, and other services.

Conference Call

Nature’s Sunshine Products will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2019 results on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The toll-free dial-in number for callers in the U.S. and Canada is 1-800-239-9838, conference ID: 7565503. International callers can dial 1-323-794-2551, conference ID: 7565503. A replay will be available from August 8, 2019 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time through Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-412-317-6671 (International), replay PIN: 7565503. The call will also be webcast live and will be available on the Investors section of Nature’s Sunshine Products’ website at www.naturessunshine.com for 90 days.

About Nature’s Sunshine Products

Nature’s Sunshine Products (NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company, markets and distributes nutritional and personal care products in more than 40 countries. Nature’s Sunshine manufactures most of its products through its own state-of-the-art facilities to ensure its products continue to set the standard for the highest quality, safety and efficacy on the market today. Additional information about the Company can be obtained at its website, www.naturessunshine.com.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s future business expectations, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Company’s objectives, plans, strategies and financial results. All statements (other than statements of historical fact) that address activities, events or developments that the Company intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are often characterized by terminology such as “believe,” “hope,” “may,” “anticipate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “positioned,” “strategy” and similar expressions, and are based on assumptions and assessments made by management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the following:

These and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from predicted results are more fully detailed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports filed on Form 10-Q.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in or incorporated by reference into this press release. Except as is required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this press release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We have included information which has not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), such as information concerning Adjusted EBITDA and net sales excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations. We utilize the non-GAAP measure Adjusted EBITDA in the evaluation of our operations and believe that this measure is a useful indicator of our ability to fund our business. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, U.S. GAAP net income (loss) as an indicator of our operating performance. Moreover, our Adjusted EBITDA presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Net sales in local currency removes, from net sales in U.S. dollars, the impact of changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the functional currencies of our foreign subsidiaries. This is accomplished by translating the current period net sales into U.S. dollars using the same foreign currency exchange rates that were used to translate the net sales for the previous comparable period.

In addition, we believe presenting the impact of foreign currency fluctuations is useful to investors because it allows a more meaningful comparison of net sales of our foreign operations from period to period. Net sales excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net sales in U.S. dollar measures that reflect current period exchange rates, or to other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Other companies may use the same or similarly named measures, but exclude different items, which may not provide investors with a comparable view of Nature’s Sunshine Products’ performance in relation to other companies. We have included a reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA, the most comparable GAAP measure. We have also included a reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to Non-GAAP net income (loss) and Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS, in the attached financial tables.

NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in thousands, except per share information)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Net sales$90,724 $91,266 $181,996 $178,608
Cost of sales23,865 24,278 47,294 46,991
Gross profit66,859 66,988 134,702 131,617
Operating expenses:
Volume incentives31,302 31,492 62,315 62,854
Selling, general and administrative31,019 33,310 64,871 65,696
Operating income4,538 2,186 7,516 3,067
Other income (loss), net306 (1,807) 258 (1,067)
Income before provision for income taxes4,844 379 7,774 2,000
Provision for income taxes2,215 441 3,416 1,729
Net income (loss)2,629 (62) 4,358 271
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(60) (129) (88) (294)
Net income attributable to common shareholders$2,689 $67 $4,446 $565
Basic and diluted net income per common share:
Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders$0.14 $ $0.23 $0.03
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders$0.14 $ $0.23 $0.03
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding19,291 19,105 19,280 19,058
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding19,602 19,402 19,596 19,408

NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

June 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$46,341 $50,638
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $454 and $460, respectively8,727 7,751
Inventories43,928 42,048
Prepaid expenses and other6,593 6,388
Total current assets105,589 106,825
Property, plant and equipment, net61,911 64,061
Operating lease right-of-use assets26,361
Investment securities - trading1,432 1,308
Intangible assets, net616 618
Deferred income tax assets8,724 9,056
Other assets11,618 11,148
Total assets$216,251 $193,016
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$3,998 $5,219
Accrued volume incentives and service fees20,296 20,562
Accrued liabilities28,077 34,801
Deferred revenue2,235 1,197
Related party note payable1,585 1,530
Income taxes payable2,173 3,378
Current portion of operating lease liabilities5,241
Total current liabilities63,605 66,687
Liability related to unrecognized tax benefits2,157 2,192
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities22,418
Deferred compensation payable1,432 1,308
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities1,556 1,556
Other liabilities345 705
Total liabilities91,513 72,448
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, no par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 19,302 and 19,204 shares issued and outstanding, respectively134,342 133,684
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)2,374 (2,072)
Noncontrolling interest (deficit)(25) 63
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(11,953) (11,107)
Total shareholders’ equity124,738 120,568
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$216,251 $193,016

NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income$4,358 $271
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Provision for doubtful accounts30 255
Depreciation and amortization4,987 5,012
Non-cash lease expense2,792
Share-based compensation expense851 1,124
Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment3 (2,267)
Deferred income taxes365 (744)
Purchase of trading investment securities(57) (96)
Proceeds from sale of trading investment securities105 566
Realized and unrealized gains on investments(173) (11)
Foreign exchange (gains) losses(205) 834
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(1,035) 369
Inventories(2,052) 2,317
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(259) (1,471)
Other assets(767) (164)
Accounts payable(1,226) (28)
Accrued volume incentives and service fees(235) 673
Accrued liabilities(6,203) 4,762
Deferred revenue1,039 (1,795)
Lease liabilities(2,340)
Income taxes payable(1,207) 197
Liability related to unrecognized tax benefits(40) 68
Deferred compensation payable125 (435)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(1,144) 9,437
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(2,774) (2,671)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 2,558
Net cash used in investing activities(2,774) (113)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments of revolving credit facility(547) (33,483)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility547 27,512
Proceeds from related party borrowing 500
Proceeds from the exercise of stock awards 410
Tax benefit from stock awards(193) (465)
Net cash used in financing activities(193) (5,526)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents(186) 190
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(4,297) 3,988
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period50,638 42,910
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period$46,341 $46,898
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds$3,895 $2,272
Cash paid for interest63 160

NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss)$2,629 $(62) $4,358 $271
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization2,491 2,411 4,987 5,012
Share-based compensation expense621 581 851 1,124
Other (income) loss, net*(306) 1,807 (258) 1,067
Provision for income taxes2,215 441 3,416 1,729
Other adjustments (1)367 (734) 1,954 (734)
Adjusted EBITDA$8,017 $4,444 $15,308 $8,469
(1) Other adjustments
CEO transition$ $1,518 $ $1,518
Restructuring related expenses367 1,954
Gain on sale of properties (2,252) (2,252)
Total adjustments$367 $(734) $1,954 $(734)

* Other (income) loss, net is primarily comprised of foreign exchange gains (losses), interest income, and interest expense.

NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO
NON-GAAP NET INCOME and NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EPS
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss)$2,629 $(62) $4,358 $271
Adjustments:
CEO transition 1,518 1,518
Restructuring related expenses367 1,954
Net gains on sales of properties (2,252) (2,252)
Tax impact of adjustments(140) (577) (743) (577)
Total adjustments227 (1,311) 1,211 (1,311)
Non-GAAP net income (loss)$2,856 $(1,373) $5,569 $(1,040)
Reported income (loss) attributable to common shareholders$2,689 $67 $4,446 $565
Total adjustments227 (1,311) 1,211 (1,311)
Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders$2,916 $(1,244) $5,657 $(746)
Basic income per share, as reported$0.14 $ $0.23 $0.03
Total adjustments, net of tax0.01 (0.07) 0.06 (0.07)
Basic income (loss) per share, as adjusted$0.15 $(0.07) $0.29 $(0.04)
Diluted income per share, as reported$0.14 $ $0.23 $0.03
Total adjustments, net of tax0.01 (0.07) 0.06 (0.07)
Diluted income (loss) per share, as adjusted$0.15 $(0.07) $0.29 $(0.04)

Contact:

Scott Van Winkle
Managing Director, ICR
(617) 956-6736
[email protected]

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