b. riley & co. 17th annual investor conference may 26, 2016 · diversified revenue mix 4 ......
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customers to purchase products;• its relationship with, and its inability to influence the actions of, its independent distributors, and other third parties with whom it does business;• improper activity by its employees or independent distributors;• negative publicity related to its products, ingredients, or direct selling organization and the nutritional supplement industry;• changing consumer preferences and demands;• its reliance upon, or the loss or departure of any member of, its senior management team, which could negatively impact its distributor relations and operating results;• increased state and federal regulatory scrutiny of the nutritional supplement industry, including, but not limited to targeting of ingredients, testing methodology and product claims;• the competitive nature of its business and the nutritional supplement industry;• regulatory matters governing its products, ingredients, the nutritional supplement industry, its direct selling program, or the direct selling market in which it operates;• legal challenges to its direct selling program or to the classification of its independent distributors;• risks associated with operating internationally and the effect of economic factors, including foreign exchange, inflation, disruptions or conflicts with the its third party importers,
governmental sanctions, ongoing Ukraine and Russia political conflict, pricing and currency devaluation risks, especially in countries such as Ukraine, Russia and Belarus;• uncertainties relating to the application of transfer pricing, duties, value-added taxes, and other tax regulations, and changes thereto;• its dependence on increased penetration of existing markets;• cyber security threats and exposure to data loss;• its reliance on its information technology infrastructure;• the sufficiency of trademarks and other intellectual property rights;• changes in tax laws, treaties or regulations, or their interpretation;• taxation relating to its independent distributors;• product liability claims;• the full implementation of its joint venture for operations in China with Fosun Industrial Co., Ltd., as well as the legal complexities, unique regulatory environment and challenges of
doing business in China generally;• its inability to register products for sale in Mainland China and difficulty or increased cost of importing products into Mainland China;• managing rapid growth in China; and• the slowing of the Chinese economy and/or the devaluation of the Chinese Renminbi.These and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from predicted results are more fully detailed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2016. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in or incorporated by reference into this press release. Except as is required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this press release.
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Overview of Nature’s Sunshine Products
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• Global natural health and wellness company that manufactures, markets and distributes 2,700 SKUs through the direct selling and retail channels, utilizing two distinct brands:
• Rich 44 year history; first U.S. company to encapsulate herbs in 1972
• Global footprint spans more than 40 countries with over 570,000 independent Managers, Distributors and customers
• Strong R&D capabilities provide competitive advantage and enable innovative science-based solutions to address mega-trend health conditions
• State-of-the-art manufacturing facility supports industry leadership in quality, safety and efficacy
Diversified Revenue Mix
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Note: Percentage breakdown in pie charts for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.
Revenue byBusiness Unit
Revenue byGeography
Revenue byProduct
North America
53%Asia Pacific
25%
Europe15%
Central & South America7%
NSP Americas
55%
Synergy WorldWide
36%
NSP Russia, Central and
Eastern Europe
8%
China and New
Markets1%
General Health
38%
Digestive22%
Cardiovascular20%
Immune8%
Weight Management
8%
Personal Care4%
Turnaround Story Poised for Growth
• 44 year history built on strong foundational strengths: (1) commitment to world-class quality; (2) customer
service; and (3) integrity
– Highest quality self-manufactured products in company-owned facility
– Developed and retained stable, large Distributor and consumer base
• Gregory Probert appointed CEO in October 2013 to “turnaround” the business and restore top-line growth,
utilizing core foundational strengths
– Modified focus to one of science-based innovation
– Focused on entry into China and branding consistencies across all products and regions
– Driving growth via the IN.FORMTM program in NSP Americas
– Streamlining Synergy to a single cohesive sales method and unified product offering in all regions
– Reinvested in infrastructure through key management hires and investments in global information
systems
• 2 ½ years later:
– As of Q1 2016, achieved first revenue growth quarter (year-over-year in local currency) in 6 quarters
prior to realizing full potential of key growth initiatives
– Expect to obtain direct selling license in China in 2016
– NSP North America demonstrated 7 consecutive quarters of growth following nearly a decade of
decline
– Synergy had best first quarter in Company history
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1972
2013
2016
Strong Science Capabilities
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• Provides strong competitive advantage that can be leveraged to enter new channels
• 8 patents in past 3 years, including ProArgi-9+, CardioxLDL™, AnxiousLess™ and the IN.FORM™ program
• Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Matt Tripp, leads highly skilled team of scientists to study and test our products
– Team includes 8 PhDs and 3 medical doctors
– Established Global Medical and Scientific Advisory Board focused on the underlying health mega-trends
• Opened the Hughes Center for Research and Innovation, a Molecular Biology and Phytochemistry clinic and laboratory, in February 2015
– 5,400 square foot, multi-million dollar facility houses state-of-the-art equipment to perform in-house clinical studies
– Provides capability to monitor and control entire product lifecycle
Systems Phytochemicals Discovery Delivery Clinical
State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Capabilities
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• 270,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility built to pharmaceutical standards
– Currently operating at 60% capacity
– In-house manufacture of tablets, capsules, liquids, powders and stick pack products enhances speed to market
– Continue to develop best-in-class processes that enhance efficiency, improve service, reduce internal costs and empower distributors
• In-house labs enable the development of specifications and test methods that ensure the highest quality in the industry
• Regulated by the FDA (Food & Drug Association), USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia)
$106
$128
$147$153
$8$13
$20
$30
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$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
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$180
2008 2010 2012 2014
Rest of World China
Global Direct Selling Market
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Source: World Federation of Direct Selling Associations
($ in Billions)The Direct Selling market is growing, fueled by China
Total CAGR: 8.2%
RoW CAGR: 6.3%
China CAGR: 24.6%
China is a Key Component of our Growth Strategy
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Shanghai
Qingdao
Beijing
Chongqing
Wuxi
HangzhouWuhan
Chengdu
Haerbing
Shenyang
Xian
Nanchang
Fuzhou
Guangzhou
Zhenzhou
Changsha
Shijiazhuang
Hefei
Nanning
Changchun
Kuming
East China
North China
Northeast China
Mid China
Northwest China
Southwest China
South China
Shenzhen
Ningbo
Suzhou
Nanjing
Jinan
Source: SFDA State Food and Drug Administration ( China)Southern Research Institute
• China is the 2nd largest
Direct Selling Market
and the 2nd largest VMS
Market
• Amway China revenues
of $4 B & 29% of the
China direct selling
market
• NuSkin China revenues
were $772 M in 2015
• Herbalife received
Chinese direct selling
license in 2007; Grew its
Chinese business to
$846 M in 2015
• USANA grew its China
business to over $440 M
in 2015
Entering China Through Alliance with Fosun
Pharma
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• Working to obtain direct selling license in China in 2016
– First and only Chinese-American direct selling partnership in China
– Combines NATR’s 40+ years of experience with Fosun’s brand recognition
– Products ready to be in market
• Management team in place under the leadership of Paul Noack, President of China and New Markets, to ensure successful launch
– Strong NATR team has significant direct selling experience in China
• Fosun Pharma provides significant local presence and eases the navigation of the Chinese regulatory environment to help mitigate risks
• Blue cap product registration and general food importation process is underway
• Opened Shanghai office headquarters
NSP Americas (55%(1)
of Business)
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• Seven consecutive quarters(1) of net sales growth for NSP United States & Canada
• Continuing to expand IN.FORM™ in both North America and Latin America
• Launched several new products over the past year:
– Patent-pending CardioxLDL™ for cholesterol metabolism support
– Re-launched an updated and extended line of authentic essential oils
• Continuing to gain traction with Distributor retail sales tools in North America
(1) As of the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.
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• Science-based, clinically studied, patent-pending program that supports metabolic function and lowers metabolic age
• Conducted IRB-approved, 2 arm healthy weight management clinical study on healthy individuals:
– 56% improvement in weight loss vs. diet alone
– 65% improvement in fat loss vs. diet alone
– 40% improvement in metabolic age vs. diet alone
– Demonstrated superiority over competitive programs (weight, fat, cardiovascular biomarkers)
– Filed program provisional patent application
The IN.FORMTM
Program
Synergy WorldWide (36%(1)
of Business)
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• Developing the Elite Health System with a single global business and product system
– Streamlining focus from multiple product strategies to a single cohesive sales method across all regions
– Goal to achieve a unified, science-based product offering geared towards detox, weight management and building a daily habit of health
• Geographic diversity creates opportunity for growth
– Growth driven by key markets in Synergy Asia – namely Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand
– Working to reignite growth in Europe through the hiring of a new VP of Europe and through the Elite Health System
• Patent-pending ProArgi-9+ formula continues to be a top selling product in all major Synergy markets
(1) As of the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.
$148 $146 $147
$38 $38
$48$37 $32
$8 $7
$63$50
$27
$7 $6
$108$128
$114
$29 $30
$3$6
$4
$1 $1
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
2013 2014 2015 Q1 2015 Q1 2016
NSP North America NSP Latin America NSP RCEE
Synergy WorldWide China & New Markets
Financial Highlights
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$ in Millions $ in Millions
$370
$84 $82
$325
Net Sales Revenue Adjusted EBITDA (2)
$366
(1) Note: Net sales revenue in Q1 2016 was $84.9 million in local currency, representing year-over-year growth of 1.3%.
(2) Adjusted to exclude losses from discontinued operations, share-based compensation and other income. Additional investment spend adjustments include
investment in China and investment in science and innovation.
(1)
$31.9
$27.4
$22.9
$7.7
$4.2
$2.2
$5.2
$0.8
$1.4
$0.5
$1.0$1.3
$0.3
$0.4
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
2013 2014 2015 Q1 2015 Q1 2016
EBITDA (as reported) Investment in China Investment in Science
$32
$31$29
$9$6
• Returned $73 million to shareholders in the past three years through regular quarterly and special dividends
• Annual dividend of $0.40 (4.4% yield)(2)
• Repurchased $17 million worth of shares from 2013 to 2015
• Investments anticipated to bear fruit in 2017
• Entry into China, IN.FORMTM program and Synergy streamlining initiatives anticipated to generate additional cash flow
• Investment in Oracle ERP implementation scheduled to go live in January 2017
• Generated $10.2 million in cash flow from operations in 2015 (including $5.2 million investment in China)
• $46.4(1) million in cash and cash equivalents
• Low debt balance of $7.5(1) million and availability of $17.5(1) million on revolving credit facility
Generate Significant Cash Flow
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Self-funded major growth initiatives while returning cash to shareholders
(1) As of March 31, 2016.
(2) Dividend yield as of May 23, 2016.
Investment Highlights
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• Emerging growth turnaround story with implementation of major initiatives underway
• Well-positioned globally for growth within Vitamin, Mineral and Supplement category
• Entry into China provides opportunity for sustainable long-term growth
• Science-based product and program development provides strongcompetitive advantage
• In-house manufacturing of high quality products through state-of-the-art facility
• World class management team with experience in direct selling, consumer goods and international operations