Natural Health Trends Announces Net Income for the Fourth Quarter 2008
DALLAS, TX -- (Marketwire - March 16, 2009) - Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: BHIP) today
announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.
The company reported sales of $11.1 million and net income of $229,000,
after de-recognizing $2.2 million in past year commission liabilities in
the fourth quarter of 2008.
Chris Sharng, the company's president, said, "We had a strong finish for
the year 2008. Our deferred revenue, which represents orders not shipped
as of December 31, was higher than at the end of the third quarter. We are
also excited about the current momentum our Greater Chinese members have
generated, following a prolonged Chinese New Year festival period that
effectively reduced the number of working days in January and February of
this year."
The company expects additional measures to reduce SG&A and cost of goods
sold that were identified by the end of 2008 will generate cost savings of
$500,000 per quarter, to be fully realized by June. At the end of the
fourth quarter of 2008, Natural Health Trends implemented a price increase
in Hong Kong, Europe and North America that it expects will further bolster
the gross profit margin.
"This year, we have been actively planning new marketing programs,
including training and meetings in Greater China that will begin within the
next few weeks," continued Mr. Sharng. "We have also been actively working
on opening a new market in Russia, where in-market customer service
facilities are expected to be activated by the end of June. We feel that
the trend in revenue and expenses we are witnessing after the Chinese New
Year bodes well for a solid year."
The company plans to host a conference call at 11:30 a.m. EDT, March 17,
2009. Those who wish to participate may call telephone number (866)
597-6038, or (973) 582-2772 for international callers, 15 minutes before
11:30 a.m. EDT. Callers will need to give the conference identification
number, 90390396. If you cannot participate in the call, but wish to hear
it, you may log in to the company's homepage at
www.naturalhealthtrendscorp.com and click on the conference call 1 1/2
hours after the completion of the call.
About Natural Health Trends Corp.
Natural Health Trends Corp. 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, and management encourages interested
parties to register for updated corporate information via email on the
company's home page, www.naturalhealthtrendscorp.com.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 -- Forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute
guarantees of future performance. Such forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to
differ materially from those anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties
include the risks and uncertainties detailed under the caption "Risk
Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2008, with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no obligation to update
any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with
respect to the announcements described herein.
NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
September 30, December 31,
2008 2008
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,969 $ 3,491
Restricted cash 227 340
Accounts receivable 222 71
Inventories, net 1,974 2,141
Other current assets 894 735
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Total current assets 7,286 6,778
Property and equipment, net 1,321 1,173
Goodwill 1,764 1,764
Intangible assets, net 2,000 1,800
Restricted cash 3,678 3,646
Deferred tax assets 164 -
Other assets 1,657 1,464
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Total assets $ 17,870 $ 16,625
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,387 $ 1,746
Income taxes payable 376 187
Accrued distributor commissions 1,063 554
Other accrued expenses 2,806 2,456
Deferred revenue 2,116 2,841
Current portion of convertible
debentures, net of discount of $609
and $2,320 at September 30, 2008 and
December 31, 2008, respectively 1,339 1,534
Deferred tax liability - 351
Other current liabilities 3,192 1,170
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Total current liabilities 12,279 10,839
Convertible debentures, net of discount
of $2,302 at September 30, 2008 - -
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Total liabilities 12,279 10,839
Commitments and contingencies
Minority interest 34 34
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value;
5,000,000 shares authorized; 1,761,900
shares designated Series A convertible
preferred stock, 138,400 shares issued
and outstanding at September 30, 2008
and December 31, 2008, aggregate
liquidation value of $263 124 124
Common stock, $0.001 par value;
50,000,000 shares authorized; 10,343,582
and 10,691,582 shares issued and
outstanding at September 30, 2008 and
December 31, 2008, respectively 10 11
Additional paid-in capital 79,579 79,711
Accumulated deficit (75,082) (74,853)
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation
adjustments 926 759
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Total stockholders' equity 5,557 5,752
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 17,870 $ 16,625
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NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Three Months Ended
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September 30, December 31,
2008 2008
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Net sales $ 11,016 $ 11,072
Cost of sales 3,050 3,096
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Gross profit 7,966 7,976
Operating expenses:
Distributor commissions 4,573 4,480
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (including stock-based
compensation expense of $128 and $133
during the three months ended September
30, 2008 and December 31, 2008,
respectively) 4,358 3,945
Depreciation and amortization 338 366
Impairment of long-lived assets 2 -
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Total operating expenses 9,271 8,791
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Loss from operations (1,305) (815)
Other income (expense), net:
Loss on foreign exchange (345) (29)
Interest income 18 21
Interest expense (including amortization
of debt issuance costs and accretion of
debt discount of $559 and $713 during the
three months ended September 30, 2008 and
December 31, 2008, respectively) (666) (815)
De-recognition of commission liabilities - 2,237
Other 19 (30)
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Total other income (expense), net (974) 1,384
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Income (loss) before income taxes and
minority interest (2,279) 569
Income tax provision (37) (340)
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Net income (loss) $ (2,316) $ 229
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NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
Three Months Ended
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September 30, December 31,
2008 2008
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ (2,316) $ 229
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of
property and equipment 138 166
Amortization of intangibles 200 200
Amortization of debt issuance costs 96 122
Accretion of debt discount 463 591
Stock-based compensation 128 133
Impairment of long-lived assets 2 -
Deferred income taxes - 526
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 73 134
Inventories, net 828 (212)
Other current assets 193 149
Other assets 143 28
Accounts payable (70) 349
Income taxes payable 7 (194)
Accrued distributor commissions (406) (506)
Other accrued expenses (143) (348)
Deferred revenue (471) 727
Other current liabilities (157) (2,004)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities (1,292) 90
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment (130) (23)
Decrease in restricted cash (42) (168)
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Net cash used in investing activities (172) (191)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments on debt (145) (396)
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Net cash used in financing activities (145) (396)
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Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash
equivalents 369 19
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,240) (478)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of
period 5,209 3,969
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 3,969 $ 3,491
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