0000912061-17-000004.txt : 20170117 0000912061-17-000004.hdr.sgml : 20170117 20170117090200 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912061-17-000004 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20170117 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20170117 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20170117 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000912061 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-MISCELLANEOUS NONDURABLE GOODS [5190] IRS NUMBER: 592705336 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36849 FILM NUMBER: 17529344 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 609 DEEP VALLEY DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 395 (EAST BUILDING) CITY: ROLLING HILLS ESTATES STATE: CA ZIP: 90274 BUSINESS PHONE: 310-541-0888 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 609 DEEP VALLEY DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 395 (EAST BUILDING) CITY: ROLLING HILLS ESTATES STATE: CA ZIP: 90274 8-K 1 nhtc20170117_8k.htm 8-K Document


UNITED STATES
 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
January 17, 2017
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
 
NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
001-36849
59-2705336
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)        
(Commission File Number)  
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
609 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 395, Rolling Hills Estates, California 90274
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
 
 
(310) 541-0888
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 


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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On January 17, 2017, Natural Health Trends Corp. issued a press release announcing its preliminary financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. The press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)
Exhibits.
99.1       Press Release of Natural Health Trends Corp. dated January 17, 2017
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: January 17, 2017
 
NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Timothy S. Davidson                                                     
 
 
Timothy S. Davidson
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



 EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit
Exhibit 99.1

Natural Health Trends Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016
Preliminary Financial Results

LOS ANGELES – January 17, 2017 – Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC), a leading direct-selling and e-commerce company that markets premium quality personal care, wellness, and “quality of life” products under the NHT Global brand, today announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2016.

The Company estimates total revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016 to be $62.3 million, which represents a decrease of 15% compared to $73.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2015. For the full year ended December 31, 2016, the Company estimates total revenue to be $287.7 million, which represents an increase of 9% compared to $264.9 million in 2015. The Company further estimates that its deferred revenue at December 31, 2016 was $4.9 million, compared to $4.2 million at September 30, 2016. At December 31, 2015, deferred revenue was $4.0 million, compared to $4.5 million at September 30, 2015.

Earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016 are estimated to be in the range of $1.50 to $1.70, compared to $1.13 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2015. For the full year ended December 31, 2016, the Company estimates earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $4.64 to $4.84, compared to $3.82 per diluted share in 2015.

“As our revenue estimate suggests, we believe our top-line remained under pressure during the early part of the fourth quarter as a result of the G20 Summit in Hangzhou in September which negatively impacted our local members’ abilities to organize activities and hampered overall productivity in the region,” commented Chris Sharng, President of Natural Health Trends Corp. “In addition, the Chinese yuan’s 7% depreciation against the Hong Kong dollar effectively increased the price of our products in the currency of our Chinese members which contributed to further weakness. We look forward to a successful 2017 as we have re-tooled our member training and motivation initiatives. EPS is expected to have improved significantly over the prior year quarter as we reduced costs from the ongoing incentive programs.”

The Company expects to issue its complete fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results in early February. The estimates for the Company’s financial results are preliminary and have not yet been reviewed by its independent accountants. Significant updates and revisions may be required before the release of the Company’s fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results. In addition, the Company’s financial results will include other factors necessary to calculate additional financial metrics, including gross profit and net income.




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About Natural Health Trends Corp.
Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC) is an international direct-selling and e-commerce company operating through its subsidiaries throughout Asia, North America, and Europe. The Company markets premium quality personal care products under the NHT Global brand. Additional information can be found on the company’s website at www.naturalhealthtrendscorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 -- Forward-looking statements in this press release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include the risks and uncertainties detailed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Natural Health Trends Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 4, 2016 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

CONTACTS:

Company Contact:
Scott Davidson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Natural Health Trends Corp.
Tel: 310-541-0888
scott.davidson@nhtglobal.com
         
Investors:
ADDO Investor Relations
Tel: 310-829-5400
investor.relations@nhtglobal.com

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