Basis of Presentation (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These judgments can be subjective and complex, and consequently actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Our most significant estimates include: sales returns, promotions and other allowances; inventory valuation and obsolescence; valuation and recoverability of long-lived assets, including goodwill and intangible assets; stock-based compensation; income taxes and accruals for the outcome of current litigation.

Segment Reporting

During the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2015 we changed the names of our four segments to more accurately portray the brands and markets in which we do business. There were no other changes in the presentation of our segments. The changes to the names are as follows:

New Segment Name		Previous Segment Name
Consumer Products Group		Wholesale
Holland & Barrett International		European Retail
Puritan's Pride		Direct Response/E-Commerce
Vitamin World		North American Retail

Accounts Receivable Reserves

Accounts receivable are presented net of the following reserves:

	June 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
Promotional program incentive allowances	$	99,072	$	83,768
Allowance for sales returns		18,235		15,409
Allowance for doubtful accounts		2,797		2,564

	$	120,104	$	101,741

Recent Accounting Developments

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance on revenue from contracts with customers that will supersede virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, and is designed to create greater comparability for financial statement users across industries and jurisdictions. The underlying principle is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The guidance also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity's contracts with customers. The guidance was effective for us beginning October 1, 2017, however in July 2015, the FASB decided to defer the effective date of the new standard by one year. Early adoption would be permitted for us beginning October 1, 2017. The guidance permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We have not yet selected a transition method and are currently evaluating the impact of the amended guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In January 2015, the FASB issued guidance which eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. The guidance is effective for us beginning October 1, 2016, and early adoption is permitted, provided that adoption is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. This guidance may be applied prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued guidance that amends the current consolidation guidance. The amendments affect both the variable interest entity and voting interest entity consolidation models. The new guidance is effective for the Company beginning October 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs. Under the new guidance, debt issuance costs are presented as a reduction of the carrying amount of the related liability, rather than as an asset. The guidance was effective for us beginning October 1, 2016, and early adoption was permitted. This guidance has been early adopted and applied retrospectively to the prior period presented in the consolidated financial statements. See Note 6 "Long-Term Debt."

In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance which applies to inventory for which cost is determined by methods other than the last-in first-out and the retail inventory method. Under the new guidance, an entity should measure inventory that is within scope at the lower of cost and net realizable value, which is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. This guidance is effective for us beginning January 1, 2017, and should be applied prospectively with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Revision

See Note 14 for a revision that was made to the Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements of Guarantors.