Natural Health Trends Announces Financial Results

DALLAS, March 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Natural Health Trends Corp. (OTCQB:NHTC) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The Company reported sales of $8.2 million, up 33% over a year ago, and earnings per share of $0.04 for the quarter, compared to losses per share of $0.04 during the comparable period in 2010.

"Emphasis on leader training, services, incentives and promotions gives us strong momentum for 2012," said Chris Sharng, president of Natural Health Trends. "Our management is working with our leaders to ensure they take advantage of these incredible opportunities."

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.

NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
  December
31, 2010
  September
30, 2011
  December
31, 2011
      (Unaudited)    
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents $648   $1,727   $1,617
Restricted cash 422   496   494
Accounts receivable 105   91   93
Inventories, net 751   1,105   1,089
Other current assets 639   576   537
Total current assets 2,565   3,995   3,830
Property and equipment, net 203   131   68
Goodwill 1,764   1,764   1,764
Intangible assets, net 200    
Restricted cash 225   217   220
Other assets 406   237   241
Total assets $5,363   $6,344   $6,123
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT          
           
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable $3,115   $2,452   $2,208
Income taxes payable 330   325   11
Accrued distributor commissions 723   1,031   1,177
Other accrued expenses 1,792   1,086   1,471
Deferred revenue 1,029   1,458   967
Deferred tax liability 178   177   148
Advance from related party 4   123  
Other current liabilities 1,013   1,046   950
Total liabilities 8,184   7,698   6,932
Commitments and contingencies          
Stockholders' deficit:          
Natural Health Trends stockholders' deficit:          
Preferred stock 124   124   124
Common stock 11   11   11
Additional paid-in capital 80,414   80,471   80,493
Accumulated deficit (83,643)   (81,813)   (81,338)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):          
Foreign currency translation adjustments 366   (39)   (99)
Total Natural Health Trends stockholders' deficit (2,728)   (1,246)   (809)
Noncontrolling interest (93)   (108)  
Total stockholders' deficit (2,821)   (1,354)   (809)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $5,363   $6,344   $6,123
   
   
NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
   
  Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Year Ended
December 31,
  2010   2011   2010   2011
  (Unaudited)        
               
Net sales $6,192   $8,217   $23,576   $31,162
Cost of sales 1,894   2,130   6,969   8,172
Gross profit 4,298   6,087   16,607   22,990
Operating expenses:              
Distributor commissions 2,358   3,215   8,671   11,857
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,216   2,573   9,802   9,052
Depreciation and amortization 246   17   1,213   298
Total operating expenses 4,820   5,805   19,686   21,207
Income (loss) from operations (522)   282   (3,079)   1,783
Other income (expense), net:              
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange 103   (129)   524   226
Interest income 2   2   9   5
Interest expense (7)   (2)   (18)   (16)
Other (1)   117   68   129
Total other income (expense), net 97   (12)   583   344
Income (loss) before income taxes (425)   270   (2,496)   2,127
Income tax benefit (39)   (334)   (27)   (298)
Net income (loss) (386)   604   (2,469)   2,425
Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest 18   (129)   21   (120)
Net income (loss) attributable to Natural Health Trends (368)   475   (2,448)   2,305
               
Preferred stock dividends (4)   (4)   (16)   (16)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Natural Health Trends  
$(372)
   
$471
   
$(2,464)
   
$2,289
Income (loss) per share of Natural Health Trends – basic and diluted  
$(0.04)
   
$0.04
   
$(0.23)
   
$0.21
               
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding – basic 10,588   10,806   10,507   10,704
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding – diluted 10,588   11,074   10,507   10,825
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