Natural Health Trends Reports Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

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HONG KONG, Aug. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  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 second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

Second Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue of $23.4 million decreased 54% compared to $50.9 million in the second quarter of 2018 and increased 21% compared to $19.3 million in the first quarter of 2019.

  • Gross profit was $18.0 million compared to $40.5 million in the second quarter of 2018, and $14.1 million in the first quarter of 2019. As a percent of total revenue, gross profit was 77% compared to 80% in the second quarter of 2018 and 73% in the first quarter of 2019.

  • Operating loss was $4,000 compared to operating income of $10.1 million in the second quarter of 2018, and operating loss of $2.7 million in the first quarter of 2019.

  • Net income was $397,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to $9.0 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2018, and a net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2019.

  • The number of Active Members1 decreased 10% to 78,280 at June 30, 2019, compared to 87,340 at March 31, 2019, and decreased 16% compared to 93,000 at June 30, 2018.

1    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 2019 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue of $42.8 million decreased 59% compared to $103.3 million in the first six months of 2018.

  • Gross profit was $32.1 million compared to $82.7 million in the first six months of 2018. As a percent of total revenue, gross profit was 75% compared to 80% in the first six months of 2018.

  • Operating loss was $2.7 million compared to operating income of $20.2 million in the first six months of 2018.

  • Net loss was $1.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to net income of $17.8 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2018.

Management Commentary

“While we continued to face challenges in China that placed significant pressure on our top-line, we were pleased with the high level of commitment shown by our members through the difficult operating environment,” commented Chris Sharng, President of Natural Health Trends Corp. “As a result, our second quarter revenue was up 21% compared to the first quarter of 2019. Though the Chinese government’s 100-day campaign expired in late April, there has been no official conclusion to formally end the program. As such, we continued our voluntary suspension of member activities in China through the entirety of the second quarter as our cooperation with the Chinese government is a top priority. We continue to believe this proactive approach is the best way to position our company for longer-term success and support the actions taken by the Chinese government to protect Chinese consumers.”

Mr. Sharng further commented, “We are encouraged by our progress in other key markets, especially Latin America, led by Peru; Southeast Asia; India and Europe. Further, we deployed several different promotions throughout the quarter to encourage product purchases which were very well received by our members.”

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

  • Net cash used in operating activities was $3.7 million, including a $1.7 million installment payment on tax payables arising from the 2016 Tax Reform Act effect, compared to $11.4 million in the first quarter of 2019, and net cash provided by operating activities of $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2018. For the first six months of 2019, net cash used in operating activities was $15.1 million, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $16.5 million in the first six months of 2018.

  • Total cash and cash equivalents were $108.1 million as of June 30, 2019, down from $132.7 million as of December 31, 2018.

  • The Company repurchased 612,729 shares of its common stock at an average price of $10.90 for a total of $6.7 million during the second quarter of 2019. As of June 30, 2019, $25.3 million of the stock repurchase program remained available for future purchases, inclusive of related estimated income tax.

Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results Conference Call

Management will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2019 financial results today, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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: 13691790
Webcast: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=134956

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 August 7, 2019 through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 21, 2019 by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (domestic) and 1-412-317-6671 (international) and referencing the replay pin number: 13691790.

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 April 26, 2019 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.


NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)

  June 30, 2019   December 31, 2018
  (Unaudited)    
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 108,106     $ 132,653  
Inventories 10,343     12,165  
Other current assets 6,127     5,369  
Total current assets 124,576     150,187  
Property and equipment, net 887     934  
Operating lease right-of-use assets 3,796     —  
Goodwill 1,764     1,764  
Restricted cash 3,000     2,998  
Deferred tax asset 1,210     1,207  
Other assets 858     831  
Total assets $ 136,091     $ 157,921  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $ 675     $ 1,631  
Accrued commissions 7,051     12,502  
Other accrued expenses 3,676     6,121  
Deferred revenue 3,390     6,795  
Amounts held in eWallets 13,879     14,611  
Operating lease liabilities 1,741     —  
Other current liabilities 1,116     1,424  
Total current liabilities 31,528     43,084  
Income taxes payable 15,365     16,982  
Deferred tax liability 187     186  
Long-term incentive 7,531     7,808  
Operating lease liabilities 2,128     —  
Total liabilities 56,739     68,060  
Stockholders’ equity:      
Preferred stock —     —  
Common stock 13     13  
Additional paid-in capital 86,249     86,415  
Retained earnings 40,169     44,431  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,192 )   (1,250 )
Treasury stock, at cost (45,887 )   (39,748 )
Total stockholders’ equity 79,352     89,861  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 136,091     $ 157,921  



NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share data)

  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
  2019   2018   2019   2018
Net sales $ 23,428     $ 50,910     $ 42,756     $ 103,277  
Cost of sales 5,407     10,399     10,631     20,620  
Gross profit 18,021     40,511     32,125     82,657  
Operating expenses:              
Commissions expense 11,398     22,310     20,896     45,290  
Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,627     8,093     13,942     17,215  
Total operating expenses 18,025     30,403     34,838     62,505  
Income (loss) from operations (4 )   10,108     (2,713 )   20,152  
Other income, net 373     53     805     216  
Income (loss) before income taxes 369     10,161     (1,908 )   20,368  
Income tax provision (benefit) (28 )   1,138     (382 )   2,521  
Net income (loss) $ 397     $ 9,023     $ (1,526 )   $ 17,847  
Net income (loss) per common share:              
Basic $ 0.04     $ 0.80     $ (0.14 )   $ 1.58  
Diluted $ 0.04     $ 0.80     $ (0.14 )   $ 1.58  
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:              
Basic 11,082     11,298     11,207     11,292  
Diluted 11,082     11,305     11,207     11,297  



NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)

  Six Months Ended June 30,
  2019   2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income (loss) $ (1,526 )   $ 17,847  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:		      
Depreciation and amortization 189     235  
Noncash lease expense 914     —  
Deferred income taxes (3 )   —  
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Inventories 1,881     (2,057 )
Other current assets (752 )   1,955  
Other assets (35 )   (73 )
Accounts payable (956 )   1,246  
Accrued commissions (5,475 )   (707 )
Other accrued expenses (1,946 )   1,119  
Deferred revenue (3,409 )   (592 )
Amounts held in eWallets (765 )   (192 )
Operating lease liabilities (964 )   —  
Income taxes payable (1,617 )   (1,657 )
Other current liabilities (318 )   (72 )
Long-term incentive (277 )   (562 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (15,059 )   16,490  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Purchases of property and equipment (141 )   (113 )
Net cash used in investing activities (141 )   (113 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Repurchase of common stock (6,682 )   —  
Dividends paid (2,736 )   (23,093 )
Net cash used in financing activities (9,418 )   (23,093 )
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 73     (381 )
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (24,545 )   (7,097 )
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period 135,651     138,478  
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period $ 111,106     $ 131,381  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF OTHER CASH FLOW INFORMATION:      
Issuance of treasury stock for employee awards, net $ 377     $ 554  
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities $ 4,697     $ —  

CONTACTS:

Company 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
scott.davidson@nhtglobal.com

Investor Contact:
ADDO Investor Relations
Tel: 310-829-5400
investor.relations@nhtglobal.com

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Source: Natural Health Trends Corp.

Released August 7, 2019