0001437749-13-000451.txt : 20130115 0001437749-13-000451.hdr.sgml : 20130115 20130115163031 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001437749-13-000451 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130115 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130115 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130115 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: 000-26272 FILM NUMBER: 13530770 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2603 OAK LAWN AVE. STREET 2: FIFTH FLOOR CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75219 BUSINESS PHONE: 972-241-4080 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2603 OAK LAWN AVE. STREET 2: FIFTH FLOOR CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75219 8-K 1 nhtc_8k-011513.htm FORM 8-K nhtc_8k-011513.htm
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
 
 
 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 15, 2013
   
Natural Health Trends Corp.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
   
0-26272 59-2705336
 (Commission File Number)  (IRS Employer Identification No.)
   
4514 Cole Avenue, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas    75205
 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)     (Zip Code)
   
(972) 241-4080
 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On January 15, 2013, Natural Health Trends Corp. issued a press release announcing its estimated revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012.  The press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Press Release of Natural Health Trends Corp. dated January 15, 2013.
 
(a) Financial statements:
            None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
            None
(c) Shell company transactions:
            None
(d) Exhibits
            99.1       Press Release of Natural Health Trends Corp. dated January 15, 2013

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 15, 2013

  NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.  
     
       
 
By:
/s/ Gary C. Wallace  
    Gary C. Wallace  
    General Counsel  
       
EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 ex99-1.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER REVENUE ESTIMATE
 
 
DALLAS, TX, January 15, 2013 -- Natural Health Trends Corp. (OTCQB: NHTC) today provided a preliminary outlook for its fourth quarter financial results, the period ended December 31, 2012.  The Company expects to announce final, audited results in March.
 
The Company estimates revenue for the quarter to be $8.2 million.  The Company also estimates that its deferred revenue, consisting of unshipped product and unamortized enrollment fees, at December 31, 2012 was roughly unchanged from September 30, 2012.  In the fourth quarter of 2011, revenue was $8.2 million, with deferred revenue of $967,000 at December 31, 2011 and $1.5 million at September 30, 2011.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2012, estimated revenue is $37.6 million, a 20% increase over the comparable period in the prior year.
 
These results are preliminary and have not been reviewed by the Company’s independent accountants.  Significant updates and revisions may be required before the release of the Company's fourth quarter results in March.  In addition, the Company's audited financial results will include other factors necessary to calculate additional financial metrics, including gross profit and net income.
 
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, 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 27, 2012, 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.
 

Contact:

Natural Health Trends Corp.
investor.relations@nhtglobal.com

SOURCE:  Natural Health Trends Corp.