EX-99.1 2 ex_411204.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 ex_411204.htm

Exhibit 99.1

 

Natural Health Trends Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

 

  More COVID restrictions and lockdowns in China adversely impacted our business
 

Strong cost control helped protect earnings

  Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share

 

HONG KONG – November 2, 2022 – 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 its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

 

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights

 

 

Revenue of $11.7 million decreased 12% compared to $13.4 million in the second quarter of 2022 and decreased 18% compared to $14.3 million in the third quarter of 2021.

 

 

Operating loss was $145,000 compared to operating income of $215,000 in the second quarter of 2022 and operating income of $479,000 in the third quarter of 2021.

 

 

Net income was $47,000, or breakeven per diluted share, compared to net income of $183,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2022 and net income of $471,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2021.

 

 

The number of Active Members1 decreased 4% to 41,170 at September 30, 2022 compared to 43,020 at June 30, 2022, and decreased 10% compared to 45,950 at September 30, 2021.

 

 

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Natural Health Trends defines Active Members as those that have placed at least one product order with the Company during the preceding twelve-month period.

 

Year-to-Date 2022 Financial Highlights

 

 

Revenue of $36.6 million decreased 17% compared to $43.9 million in the first nine months of 2021.

 

 

Operating loss was $313,000 compared to operating income of $1.1 million in the first nine months of 2021.

 

 

Net income was $125,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to $853,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2021.

 

Management Commentary

 

“Our third quarter results were adversely impacted by extended and ongoing COVID-related measures in China,” commented Chris Sharng, President of Natural Health Trends Corp. “Despite the unpredictable environment our members must navigate through, they continue to work hard to share our superior health, wellness and beauty products and we continue to support them with new reward programs, virtual events, promotions and cautiously planned and executed incentive trips and trainings.”

 

Mr. Sharng continued, “We recently kicked off digital initiatives to improve our customer acquisition, member onboarding and overall shopping experience. We believe this online focus will be a key driver for future growth and enhanced productivity, in support of shareholder value.”

 

 

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Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $5.8 million in the first nine months of 2022, compared to $557,000 in the first nine months of 2021.

 

Total cash and cash equivalents were $70.7 million at September 30, 2022, down from $75.6 million at June 30, 2022.

 

On October 31, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 on each share of common stock outstanding. The dividend will be payable on November 25, 2022 to stockholders of record as of November 15, 2022.

 

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results Conference Call

 

Management will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter 2022 financial results today, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call details are as follows:

 

Date:

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Time:

11:30 a.m. Eastern Time / 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Dial-in:

1-877-407-0789 (Domestic)

1-201-689-8562 (International)

Conference ID:

13733927

Webcast:

https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1578822&tp_key=4c5656bb68

 

For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a replay of the call will also be available from 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on November 2, 2022 through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 16, 2022 by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (domestic) and 1-412-317-6671 (international) and referencing the replay pin number: 13733927.

 

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, the Americas, 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 February 25, 2022 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as in subsequent reports filed this year with the SEC. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

 

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CONTACT:

 

Scott Davidson

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Natural Health Trends Corp.

Tel (Hong Kong): +852-3107-0800

Tel (U.S.): 310-541-0888

investor.relations@nhtglobal.com

 

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NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data) 

 

   

September 30, 2022

   

December 31, 2021

 
   

(Unaudited)

         

ASSETS

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 70,663     $ 83,843  

Inventories

    4,989       5,257  

Other current assets

    3,360       4,369  

Total current assets

    79,012       93,469  

Property and equipment, net

    425       463  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

    4,243       3,021  

Restricted cash

    69       522  

Deferred tax asset

    293       309  

Other assets

    553       571  

Total assets

  $ 84,595     $ 98,355  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 983     $ 761  

Income taxes payable

    2,995       1,345  

Accrued commissions

    2,524       3,636  

Other accrued expenses

    1,321       1,933  

Deferred revenue

    5,254       8,536  

Amounts held in eWallets

    5,151       6,341  

Operating lease liabilities

    1,165       1,239  

Other current liabilities

    846       865  

Total current liabilities

    20,239       24,656  

Income taxes payable

    9,098       12,130  

Deferred tax liability

    152       153  

Operating lease liabilities

    3,197       1,928  

Total liabilities

    32,686       38,867  

Stockholders’ equity:

               

Preferred stock

           

Common stock

    13       13  

Additional paid-in capital

    86,102       86,102  

Accumulated deficit

    (6,961 )     (231 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (1,341 )     (492 )

Treasury stock, at cost

    (25,904 )     (25,904 )

Total stockholders’ equity

    51,909       59,488  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 84,595     $ 98,355  

 

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NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2022

   

2021

   

2022

   

2021

 

Net sales

  $ 11,716     $ 14,276     $ 36,622     $ 43,897  

Cost of sales

    3,098       3,668       9,398       10,857  

Gross profit

    8,618       10,608       27,224       33,040  

Operating expenses:

                               

Commissions expense

    4,863       6,027       15,370       18,468  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    3,900       4,102       12,167       13,488  

Total operating expenses

    8,763       10,129       27,537       31,956  

Income (loss) from operations

    (145 )     479       (313 )     1,084  

Other income (expense), net

    187       (53 )     472       (92 )

Income before income taxes

    42       426       159       992  

Income tax provision (benefit)

    (5 )     (45 )     34       139  

Net income

  $ 47     $ 471     $ 125     $ 853  

Net income per common share:

                               

Basic

  $ 0.00     $ 0.04     $ 0.01     $ 0.08  

Diluted

  $ 0.00     $ 0.04     $ 0.01     $ 0.07  

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    11,423       11,063       11,341       10,969  

Diluted

    11,423       11,423       11,423       11,423  

 

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NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2022

   

2021

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

               

Net income

  $ 125     $ 853  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    156       237  

Noncash lease expense

    889       895  

Deferred income taxes

    (2 )     66  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

               

Inventories

    140       (675 )

Other current assets

    1,000       (823 )

Other assets

    (44 )     65  

Accounts payable

    228       300  

Income taxes payable

    (1,382 )     (1,253 )

Accrued commissions

    (1,055 )     29  

Other accrued expenses

    (540 )     (157 )

Deferred revenue

    (3,209 )     2,973  

Amounts held in eWallets

    (1,150 )     (1,716 )

Operating lease liabilities

    (950 )     (935 )

Other current liabilities

    4       (416 )

Net cash used in operating activities

    (5,790 )     (557 )

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

               

Purchases of property and equipment

    (130 )     (165 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (130 )     (165 )

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

               

Dividends paid

    (6,855 )     (6,855 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (6,855 )     (6,855 )

Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    (858 )     (151 )

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    (13,633 )     (7,728 )

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period

    84,365       92,892  

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period

  $ 70,732     $ 85,164  

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF OTHER CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

               

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities

  $ 2,218     $ 516  

 

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