UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the transition period from ___________ to ____________


Commission file number: 0-21116

______________________


USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Utah 87-0500306


(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
   
   
3838 West Parkway Blvd., Salt Lake City, Utah 84120


(Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code
   
(801) 954-7100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes ý    No o

 

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of August 8, 2001 was 9,682,637.

 

 



USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC.

FORM 10-Q

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2001

INDEX

  PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
Item 1 Financial Statements
   
  Consolidated Balance Sheets
   
  Consolidated Statements of Earnings – Quarter Ended
   
  Consolidated Statements of Earnings – Six Months Ended
   
  Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
   
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
   
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
   
Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
   
Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
   
  PART II.     OTHER INFORMATION
   
Item 1 Legal Proceedings .
   
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders .
   
Item 5 Other Information  .
   
Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K .
   
Signatures  

 

USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)

    December 30,   June 30,  
    2000   2001  
   

 

 
        (unaudited)  
ASSETS           
Current assets          
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 2,900   $ 3,165  
  Accounts recievable, net   362   308  
  Income taxes receivable   1,401   775  
  Inventories, net (Note A)   10,880   10,461  
  Prepaid expenses   654   1,434  
  Deferred income taxes   730   607  
   
 
 
           
  Total current assets   16,927   16,750  
           
Property and equipment, net (Note C)   17,614   20,174  
           
Other assets          
  Deferred taxes   27   96  
  Other   924   861  
     
 
 
    $ 35,492   $ 37,881  
   
 
 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
  Current maturities of long-term debt   $ -   $ 1,000  
  Accounts payable   3,352   4,386  
  Other current liabilites (Note B)   4,098   5,650  
  Line of credit   7,169   6,158  
   
 
 
           
  Total current liabilities   14,619   17,194  
           
Long-term debt, less current maturities   8,000   7,000  
           
Stockholders' equity (Note D)          
  Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 50,000 shares, issued and oustanding 9,683 as of December 30, 2000 and June 30, 2001   10     10    
  Additional paid-in capital   2,364   2,364  
  Retained earnings   10,581   11,546  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (82 ) (233 )
   
 
 
           
  Total stockholders' equity   12,873   13,687  
   
 
 
    $ 35,492   $ 37,881  
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

    Quarter Ended  

 
July 1,   June 30,  
    2000   2001  
   
 
 
           
Net sales   $ 31,437   $ 28,606  
           
Cost of sales   9,659   8,354  
   
 
 
           
  Gross profit   21,778   20,252  
           
Operating expenses:          
  Associate incentives   11,947   10,958  
  Selling, general and administrative   8,521   8,150  
  Research and development   364   266  
   
 
 
           
  Total operating expenses   20,832   19,374  
   
 
 
           
Earnings from operations   946   878  
           
Other income (expense):          
  Interest income   32   36  
  Interest expense   (328 ) (206 )
  Other, net   43   82  
   
 
 
           
  Total other expense   (253 ) (88 )
   
 
 
           
Earnings before income taxes   693   790  
           
Income taxes   277   296  
   
 
 
           
  Net earnings   $ 416   $ 494  
   
 
 
           
Earnings per common share (Note D)          
  Basic   $ 0.04   $ 0.05  
  Diluted   $ 0.04   $ 0.05  
           
Weighted average common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding (Note D)          
  Basic   9,733   9,683  
  Diluted   9,847   9,719  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

    Six Months Ended  
   

 
    July 1,   June 30,  
    2000   2001  
   
 
 
           
Net sales   $ 63,109   $ 56,220  
           
Cost of sales   17,326   16,336  
   
 
 
           
  Gross profit   45,783   39,884  
           
Operating expenses:          
  Associate incentives   24,710   21,461  
  Selling, general and administrative   16,838   15,724  
  Research and development   793   551  
   
 
 
           
  Total operating expenses   42,341   37,736  
   
 
 
           
Earnings from operations   3,442   2,148  
           
Other income (expense):          
  Interest income   51   71  
  Interest expense   (570 ) (467 )
  Other, net   41   (208 )
   
 
 
           
  Total other expense   (478 ) (604 )
   
 
 
           
Earnings before income taxes   2,964   1,544  
           
Income taxes   1,186   579  
   
 
 
           
  Net earnings   $ 1,778   $ 965  
   
 
 
           
Earnings per common share (Note D)          
  Basic   $ 0.18   $ 0.10  
  Diluted   $ 0.18   $ 0.10  
           
Weighted average common and dilutive common equivalent shares oustanding (Note D)          
  Basic   9,891   9,683  
  Diluted   10,040   9,726  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Six Months Ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001

(in thousands)
(unaudited)

                    Accumulated    
            Additional       Other      
    Common Stock   Paid-in   Retained Comprehensive    
    Shares   Value   Capital   Earnings   Loss   Total  
   

 

 

 

 

 

 
                           
For the Six Months Ended July 1, 2000                        
                           
Balance at January 1, 2000   10,169   $ 10   $ 2,867   $ 10,078   $ (36 ) $ 12,919  
                           
Comprehensive income                          
  Net earnings   -   -   -   1,778   -   1,778  
  Foreign currency translation adjustment   -   -   -   -   (30 ) (30 )
                       
 
  Comprehensive income                       1,748  
                           
  Common Stock Retired   (531 ) -   (625 ) (2,365 ) -   (2,990 )
                           
Common stock issued under stock option plan, including tax benefit of $29   45     -     97     -     -     97    
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
                           
Balance at July 1, 2000   9,683   $ 10   $ 2,339   $ 9,491   $ (66 ) $ 11,774  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
                           
                         
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2001                        
                           
Balance at December 30, 2000   9,683   $ 10   $ 2,364   $ 10,581   $ (82 ) $ 12,873  
                           
Comprehensive income                          
  Net earnings   -   -   -   965   -   965  
  Foreign currency translation adjustment   -   -   -   -   (151 ) (151 )
                         
 
                           
  Comprehensive income                       814  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2001   9,683   $ 10   $ 2,364   $ 11,546   $ (233 ) $ 13,687  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

    Six Months Ended  
   

 
    July 1,   June 30,  
    2000   2001  
   

 

 
           
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents          
  Cash flows from operating activities          
  Net earnings   $ 1,778   $ 965  
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by          
  Operating activities          
    Depreciation and amortization   2,121   1,954  
    (Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment   (4 ) 10  
    Deferred income taxes   472   22  
    Provision for inventory obsolescence   -   450  
    Provision for losses on receivables   20   7  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
  Accounts receivable   5   124  
  Inventories   (2,313 ) (116 )
  Income taxes receivable   (2,017 ) 590  
  Prepaid expenses and other assets   (561 ) (498 )
  Accounts payable   1,321   1,047  
  Other current liabilities   1,315   1,624  
  Restructuring provision   (268 ) -  
     
 
 
             
  Total adjustments   91   5,214  
     
 
 
             
  Net cash provided by operating activities   1,869   6,179  
   
 
 
           
  Cash flows from investing activities          
  Receipts on notes receivable   5   -  
  Purchases of property and equipment   (2,373 ) (5,004 )
  Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment   2,772   427  
   
 
 
           
  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   404   (4,577 )
   
 
 
           
  Cash flows from financing activities          
  Net proceeds from the sale of common stock   68   -  
  Repurchase of common stock   (2,990 ) -  
  Principal payments of long-term debt   (1,000 ) -  
  Increase (decrease) in line of credit   4,299   (1,010 )
     
 
 
           
  Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   377   (1,010 )
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (105 ) (327 )
   
 
 
           
  Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   2,545   265  
           
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period   1,411   2,900  
   
 
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents end of period   $ 3,956   $ 3,165  
   
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information          
  Cash paid during the period for:          
  Interest   $ 531   $ 519  
  Income taxes   3,175   703  
           
  Non-cash operating activities          
  Loss on sale and disposition of plant and equipment against the restructuring and impairment provision   $ 1,820   $ -  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Basis of Presentation

             The unaudited interim consolidated financial information of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company” or “USANA”) has been prepared in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  In the opinion of management, the accompanying interim consolidated financial information contains all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2001, and results of operations for the quarters and six months ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2000.  The results of operations for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2001.

 

NOTE A – INVENTORIES        
         
  Inventories consist of the following:        
         
  December 30,   June 30,  
  2000   2001  
 
 
 
  Raw materials $ 1,837   $ 2,945  
  Work in progress 2,138   2,259  
  Finished goods 7,562   6,137  
   
 
 
  11,537   11,341  
         
  Less allowance for inventory obsolescence 657   880  
 
 
 
  $ 10,880   $ 10,461  
 
 
 
         
         
         
NOTE B - OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES        
         
  Other current liabilities consist of the following:        
         
  December 30,   June 30,  
  2000   2001  
 
 
 
  Associate incentives $ 703   $ 849  
  Accrued compensation 843   723  
  Sales taxes 490   596  
  Accrued Associate promotions 46   494  
  Deferred revenue 304   459  
  All other 1,712   2,529  
 
 
 
  $ 4,098   $ 5,650  
 
 
 

 

NOTE C - - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

  Cost of property and equipment and their estimated useful lives are as follows:  
             
      December 30,   June 30,  
  Years   2000   2001  
 
 
 
 
  Building 40   $ 5,787   $ 5,787  
  Laboratory and production equipment 5-7   3,926   4,320  
  Computer equipment and software 3-5   12,370   11,661  
  Furniture and fixtures 3-5   1,888   2,037  
  Automobiles 3-5   318   316  
  Leasehold improvements 3-5   667   1,041  
  Land improvements 15   688   688  
     
 
 
             
      25,644   25,850  
             
  Less accumulated depreciation and amortization     12,681   13,267  
     
 
 
      12,963   12,583  
             
  Land     1,773   1,773  
             
  Deposits and projects in process     2,878   5,818  
     
 
 
      $ 17,614   $ 20,174  
     
 
 

 

NOTE D – COMMON STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

             Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding for each period.  Shares redeemed have been included in the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share. Diluted earnings per common share are based on shares outstanding (computed under basic EPS) and potentially dilutive shares.  Potential shares included in dilutive earnings per share calculations include stock options granted but not exercised.

  For the Quarter Ended  
 

 
  July 1,   June 30,  
  2000   2001  
 
 
 
  Earnings available to common shareholders $ 416   $ 494  
         
  Basic EPS        

       
  Shares        
  Common shares outstanding entire period 10,169   9,683  
  Weighted average common shares:        
     Issued during period 30   -  
     Canceled during period (466 ) -  
 
 
 
  Weighted average common shares outstanding during period 9,733   9,683  
 
 
 
  Earnings per common share - basic $ 0.04   $ 0.05  
 
 
 

 

    Diluted EPS        
 
       
    Shares        
    Weighted average shares outstanding during period - basic 9,733   9,683  
         
  Dilutive effect of stock options 114   36  
 
 
 
  Weighted average shares outstanding during period - diluted 9,847   9,719  
 
 
 
  Earnings per common share - diluted $ 0.04   $ 0.05  
 
 
 


             Options to purchase 1,994 and 1,716 shares of stock were not included in the computation of EPS for the quarters ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001, respectively, due to their exercise price being greater than the average market price of the shares.

  For the Six Months Ended  
 

 
  July 1,   June 30,  
  2000   2001  
 
 
 
  Earnings available to common shareholders $ 1,778   $ 965  
         
  Basic EPS        

       
  Shares        
  Common shares outstanding entire period 10,169   9,683  
  Weighted average common shares:        
     Issued during period 15   -  
     Canceled during period (293 ) -  
 
 
 
  Weighted average common shares outstanding during period 9,891   9,683  
 
 
 
  Earnings per common share - basic $ 0.18   $ 0.10  
 
 
 
         
         
  Diluted EPS        

       
  Shares        
  Weighted average shares outstanding during period - basic 9,891   9,683  
         
  Dilutive effect of stock options 149   43  
   
 
 
         
  Weighted average shares outstanding during period - diluted 10,040   9,726  
   
 
 
         
  Earnings per common share - diluted $ 0.18   $ 0.10  
 
 
 

 

             Options to purchase 1,674 and 1,729 shares of stock were not included in the computation of EPS for the six months ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001, respectively, due to their exercise price being greater than the average market price of the shares.

NOTE E – SEGMENT INFORMATION

             The Company has four operating segments. Since the beginning of the second quarter of 2000, the United Kingdom (hereinafter includes The Netherlands) market has been serviced from the United States and is considered a part of the domestic operating segment of the Company.  Accordingly, all previously reported financial information for the United Kingdom has been included in the domestic segment for comparability purposes.  Additionally, the Company began its direct export program into Japan during the third quarter of 2000.  These results are also incorporated in the domestic segment. The Company’s operating segments are based on operating geographic regions. Management considers the geographic segments of the Company to be the only reportable operating segments.  These operating segments are evaluated regularly by management in determining the allocation of resources and in assessing the performance of the Company.  Management evaluates performance based on sales revenue and the amount of operating income or loss.

             Segment profit or loss is based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes.  Interest income and expense as well as income taxes, while significant, are not included in the Company’s determination of segment profit or loss in assessing the performance of a segment.

             Financial information summarized by geographic segment for the six months ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001 is listed below:

  Revenues from External Customers   Intersegment Revenues   Earnings before Income Taxes   Long-lived Assets   Total Assets  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended July 1, 2000:                    
                     
  United States $ 34,689   $ 8,927   $ 2,999   $ 18,628   $ 37,695  
  Canada 14,818   -   (212 ) 233   1,920  
  Australia - New Zealand 10,122   624   (782 ) 635   965  
  Hong Kong 3,480   -   (582 ) 520   1,056  
   
 
 
 
 
 
                     
  Reportable Segments Total 63,109   9,551   1,423   20,016   41,636  
                     
  Unallocated and Other(1) -   (9,551 ) 1,541   (2,870 ) (2,992 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
                     
  Consolidated Total $ 63,109   $ -   $ 2,964   $ 17,146   $ 38,644  
   
 
 
 
 
 
                     
                     
                     
  Revenues from External Customers   Intersegment Revenues   Earnings before Income Taxes   Long-lived Assets   Total Assets  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30, 2001:                    
                     
  United States $ 32,839   $ 6,158   $ 2,259   $ 28,349   $ 43,216  
  Canada 13,842   -   (33 ) 166   1,148  
  Australia - New Zealand 7,016   501   (264 ) 307   2,630  
  Hong Kong 2,523   -   (92 ) 346   511  
   
 
 
 
 
 
                     
  Reportable Segments Total 56,220   6,659   1,870   29,168   47,505  
                     
  Unallocated and Other(1) -   (6,659 ) (326 ) (8,037 ) (9,624 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
                     
  Consolidated Total $ 56,220   $ -   $ 1,544   $ 21,131   $ 37,881  
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

(1)   Unallocated and Other includes certain corporate items and eliminations that are not allocated to the operating segments.

Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

             The following discussion and analysis of USANA’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto contained in this quarterly report.

General

             USANA develops and manufactures high-quality nutritional, personal care and weight management products.  USANA distributes its products through a network marketing system.  USANA refers to its independent distributors as Associates.  As of June 30, 2001, we had approximately 84,000 current Associates in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan and the United Kingdom.  We also offer a Preferred Customer program specifically designed for customers who desire to purchase USANA’s products for personal use and do not desire to resell or distribute products.  As of June 30, 2001, we had approximately 80,000 Preferred Customers worldwide.  Sales to Preferred Customers accounted for approximately 19% of net sales during the first six months of 2001.  USANA defines its Associates and Preferred Customers, within this document, as those who have purchased product from USANA at any time during the most recent 12-month period.

             The financial results for any quarter or six-month period referenced within this report are adjusted to reflect the Financial Accounting Standards Board guidelines on revenue recognition pursuant to Emerging Issues Task Force No 00-10 (“EITF 00-10”).  Under EITF 00-10 guidelines, historical and future revenue relating to amounts billed to a customer for shipping and handling should be classified as revenue.  The corresponding expenses are reported as cost of sales.  Historically, USANA has reported freight income and expense as a net amount within selling, general and administrative expense.

             USANA’s three primary product lines consist of USANAâ Nutritionals, LEAN LifelongÔ and SenséÔ. The USANA Nutritionals product line accounted for approximately 67% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  USANA’s top selling products, USANAâ Essentials and Proflavanolâ represented approximately 29% and 12%, respectively, of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  The LEAN Lifelong product line accounted for approximately 11% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2001. The LEAN Lifelong product line includes several completely reformulated food products previously sold under the LEAN or USANA Nutritional brand names.  NutrimealÔ and Fibergyâ drink mixes, Nutribar and Fibergy bar, a LEAN Formula for weight management and several other related products for healthy diets are included in the LEAN Lifelong product line.  The Sensé product line consists of scientifically developed natural products designed to support healthy skin and hair by providing protection and nourishment on both the inside and outside of the dermal layers of the skin.  The Sensé product line accounted for approximately 13% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2001.

             In addition to these three principal product lines, USANA develops and makes available to Associates a number of materials to assist them in building their business and selling the products. These resource materials or sales aids, which may be purchased from USANA, include product brochures and business forms designed by USANA and printed by outside publishers.  Each major product line incorporates specifically designed sales aids.  From time to time we contract with authors and publishers to provide books, tapes and other items dealing with health and personal motivation and make these available to Associates. USANA also writes and develops materials for audio and videotapes, which are produced by third parties. New Associates are required to purchase a starter kit, containing USANA training materials, that assists them in starting and growing their business.  Affinity and identity are also furthered through the sale of logo merchandise such as clothing, caps, mugs, and other products. Associates do not earn commissions on sales aids, starter kits or logo merchandise.

             The fiscal year end of USANA is the Saturday closest to December 31 of each year.  Fiscal year 2001 will end on December 29, 2001.  Fiscal year 2000 ended on December 30, 2000.

Results of Operations

Quarters Ended June 30, 2001 and July 1, 2000

             Net Sales.  Net sales decreased 9.0% to $28.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2001, a decrease of $2.8 million from the $31.4 million reported for the comparable quarter in 2000.  The decrease in net sales is the result of:

     
  An 18% decrease in our Associate base,
     
  The second quarter of 2000 containing product sales of $1.1 million attributable to our annual international convention (this event was held in the third quarter in 2001) and
     
  Weaker foreign currencies relative to the U. S. dollar, which negatively affected the translation of sales in our foreign markets.

             The decrease in the Associate base was partially offset by strong enrollments of Preferred Customers.  The Preferred Customer base increased 23% at June 30, 2001 compared to the levels present at July 1, 2000.  In September 2000, we began a direct export program for consumers in Japan.  Sales to Japan under the direct export program totaled $682,000 during the second quarter of 2001.

             The following tables illustrate the change in sales and customers by market for the quarters ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001 (sales and customer information for the United Kingdom and Japan are incorporated in the numbers for the United States):

  Sales By Market          
  (in thousands)          
  Quarter Ended          
 

         
                  Change from Percent  
  Market July 1, 2000   June 30, 2001   Prior Year Change  


 

 


 
United States $ 17,714   56.3 % $ 16,788   58.7 % $ (926 ) (5.2 )%
Canada 7,276   23.1 % 7,035   24.6 % (241 ) (3.3 )%
Australia-New Zealand 4,886   15.5 % 3,549   12.4 % (1,337 ) (27.4 )%
Hong Kong 1,561   5.0 % 1,234   4.3 % (327 ) (20.9 )%
 
 
 
 
 
     
                         
Consolidated $ 31,437   100.0 % $ 28,606   100.0 % $ (2,831 ) (9.0 )%
 
 
 
 
 
     
                         
                         
                         
  Associates By Market          
                         
  As of   As of   Change from   Percent  
  Market July 1, 2000   June 30, 2001   Prior Year Change  


 

 


 
United States 48,000   46.6 % 41,000   48.8 % (7,000 ) (14.6 )%
Canada 24,000   23.3 % 20,000   23.8 % (4,000 ) (16.7 )%
Australia-New Zealand 23,000   22.3 % 16,000   19.0 % (7,000 ) (30.4 )%
Hong Kong 8,000   7.8 % 7,000   8.3 % (1,000 ) (12.5 )%
 
 
 
 
 
     
                         
Consolidated 103,000   100.0 % 84,000   100.0 % (19,000 ) (18.4 )%
 
 
 
 
 
     
                         
                         
                         
  Preferred Customers By Market          
                         
  As of As of   Change from Percent  
  Market July 1, 2000 June 30, 2001   Prior Year Change  


 
 

 
United States 37,000   56.9 % 47,000   58.8 % 10,000   27.0 %
Canada 17,000   26.2 % 20,000   25.0 % 3,000   17.6 %
Australia-New Zealand 10,000   15.4 % 11,000   13.7 % 1,000   10.0 %
Hong Kong 1,000   1.5 % 2,000   2.5 % 1,000   100.0 %
 
 
 
 
 
     
                         
Consolidated 65,000   100.0 % 80,000   100.0 % 15,000   23.1 %
 
 
 
 
 
     
                         
                         
                         
  Total Customers By Market          
                         
  As of   As of   Change from Percent  
  Market July 1, 2000   June 30, 2001   Prior Year Change  


 

 


 
United States 85,000   50.6 % 88,000   53.7 % 3,000   3.5 %
Canada 41,000   24.4 % 40,000   24.4 % (1,000 ) (2.4 )%
Australia-New Zealand 33,000   19.6 % 27,000   16.5 % (6,000 ) (18.2 )%
Hong Kong 9,000   5.4 % 9,000   5.5 % -   0.0 %
 
 
 
 
 
     
                         
Consolidated 168,000   100.0 % 164,000   100.0 % (4,000 ) (2.4 )%
 
 
 
 
 
     

 

             Gross Profit.  Gross profit increased to 70.8% of net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 from 69.3% for the comparable quarter in 2000.  The increase in gross profit can be attributed to:

  A decrease in product development costs in 2001, resulting from new products introduced during the second quarter of 2000,
     
  Products sold at reduced gross profit margins at our annual international convention that took place during the second quarter of 2000 that were not present for the comparable quarter in 2001, and
     
  A decrease in inventory scrap expense during the second quarter of 2001.

             The increase in gross profit was partially offset by the compression of gross margins as a result of weaker foreign currencies relative to the U. S. dollar.

             Associate Incentives.  Associate incentives increased to 38.3% of net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 from 38.0% for the comparable quarter in 2000.  The increase in Associate incentives as a percentage of net sales can primarily be attributed to products sold at reduced gross profit margins at our annual international convention that took place during the second quarter of 2000 that were not present for the comparable quarter in 2001.  Associates do not earn commissions on logo merchandise, discounted items and other merchandise sold at our convention.

             Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 28.5% of net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 from 27.1% for the comparable quarter in 2000.  The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales can primarily be attributed to lower sales in the second quarter of 2001 compared to the same period in 2000.  USANA has made a company-wide effort to better manage costs and was able to reduce selling, general and administrative expenses in absolute terms during the second quarter of 2001 by $371,000 despite spending $824,000 on our Japanese market.  We expect that selling, general and administrative expenses will continue to be pressured for the remainder of 2001 by costs associated with establishing operations in Japan, which is scheduled to open in late 2001.

             Other Income (Expense).  Interest expense (a component of Other, net) decreased $122,000 for the second quarter of 2001 when compared to the same period in 2000.  This decrease is a result of both lower interest rates and a lower level of debt throughout the second quarter of 2001 when compared to the same period in 2000.

             Net Earnings.  Net earnings increased to 1.7% of net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 from 1.3% for the comparable quarter in 2000.  The increase in net earnings can primarily be attributed to:

  Cost reduction efforts in the face of increased costs to establish operations in Japan,
     
  The decrease in cost of goods sold, and
     
  A decrease in interest expense.

             These benefits were partially offset by the 9.0% decline in net sales during the second quarter of 2001 when compared to the same period in 2000.

             Diluted earnings per share increased by $0.01 to $0.05 for the second quarter of 2001 from $0.04 reported in the comparable quarter of 2000.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 and July 1, 2000

             Net Sales.  Net sales decreased 10.9% to $56.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, a decrease of $6.9 million from the $63.1 million reported for the comparable period in 2000.  The decrease in net sales is the result of:

  An 18% decrease in our Associate base,
     
  The value initiative, which reduced prices by an average of 24%,
     
  The second quarter of 2000 contained product sales of $1.1 million attributable to our annual international convention (this event was held in the third quarter in 2001) and
     
  Weaker foreign currencies, relative to the U. S. dollar, which negatively affected the translation of sales in foreign markets.

             The value initiative was introduced in February 2000 and late March 2000 in the North American and Australia-New Zealand markets, respectively.  Sales to Japan under the direct export program totaled $1.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2001.

             The following tables illustrate the change in sales and customers by market for the six months ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001 (sales and customer information for the United Kingdom and Japan are incorporated in the numbers for the United States):

  Sales By Market          
  (in thousands)          
  Six Months Ended          
 

         
                  Change from Percent  
  Market July 1, 2000   June 30, 2001   Prior Year Change  


 

 


 
United States $ 34,689   55.0 % $ 32,839   58.4 % $ (1,850 ) (5.3 )%
Canada 14,818   23.5 % 13,842   24.6 % (976 ) (6.6 )%
Australia-New Zealand 10,122   16.0 % 7,016   12.5 % (3,106 ) (30.7 )%
Hong Kong 3,480   5.5 % 2,523   4.5 % (957 ) (27.5 )%
 
 
 
 
 
     
Consolidated $ 63,109   100.0 % $ 56,220   100.0 % $ (6,889 ) (10.9 )%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

             Gross Profit.  Gross profit decreased to 70.9% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from 72.5% for the comparable period in 2000.  The decrease in gross profit can be attributed to:

  The value initiative, which reduced prices by an average of 24% while the cost and quality of the product remained virtually unchanged, and
     
  The compression of gross margins as a result of weakening foreign currencies relative to the U. S. dollar.

             Associate Incentives.  Associate incentives decreased to 38.2% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from 39.2% for the comparable period in 2000.  The decrease in Associate incentives as a percentage of net sales can primarily be attributed to the value initiative.  In addition to reducing prices by an average of 24%, the value initiative also incorporated a reduction in the ratio of sales volume points to the wholesale price on customer product purchases.  Associate incentives are paid on the amount of sales volume points generated.

             Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 28.0% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from 26.7% for the comparable period in 2000.  The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales can be primarily attributed to lower sales in the first six months of 2001 compared to the same period in 2000.  USANA has made a company-wide effort to better manage costs and was able to reduce selling, general and administrative expenses in absolute terms during the first six months of 2001 by $1.1 million despite spending $1.4 million on our Japanese market.

             Other Income (Expense).  Foreign currency exchange losses (a component of Other, net) totaled $286,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from a $33,000 gain for the comparable period in 2000.  The increase is due to the negative effect of weaker foreign currencies on intercompany loans with our foreign subsidiaries.  Additional discussion on our foreign currency risk is included in Item 3, “QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK,” on page 19. The increase in other income (expense) was partially offset by a $103,000 decrease in interest expense for the first six months of 2001 when compared to the same period in 2000.

             Net Earnings.  Net earnings decreased to 1.7% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from 2.8% for the comparable period in 2000.  The decrease in net earnings can be attributed to:

  Lower sales in the first six months of 2001 when compared to the same period in 2000,
     
  Compressed gross margins as a result of the value initiative and weakening foreign currencies, and
     
  Foreign currency exchange losses.

             Diluted earnings per share decreased $0.08 to $0.10 for the first six months of 2001 from $0.18 reported in the comparable period of 2000.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

             USANA has historically financed growth with cash flows from operations. In the first six months of 2001, USANA generated net cash flows from operations of $6.2 million compared to $1.9 million for the comparable period in 2000.  Cash and cash equivalents increased to $3.2 million at June 30, 2001 from $2.9 million at December 30, 2000.

             On June 30, 2001, USANA had negative net working capital of $444,000 compared to positive net working capital of $2.3 million at December 30, 2000. The change in net working capital was primarily the result of investments in property and equipment and a $1.0 million increase in current maturities of long-term debt.

             USANA invested $5.0 million in property and equipment during the first six months of 2001 compared to $2.4 million during the comparable period in 2000.  Three significant projects comprise the majority of the $5.0 million invested in property and equipment during the first six months of 2001.  During this period we spent $2.0 million on expanded warehouse space, $1.3 million on improved technology systems, and $607,000 on capital assets for Japan.  We expect an additional $1.3 million will be spent on the above projects during the remainder of 2001.

             USANA does not extend credit to its customers, but requires payment prior to shipping, which eliminates significant receivables.

             During 1999, USANA entered into agreements with a financial institution to provide up to $25 million in secured credit facilities consisting of a $10 million 5-year term loan and a $15 million 3-year revolving line of credit.  The credit facilities were amended in March 2001. The amended credit facilities reduced the revolving line of credit to $12.5 million and do not require USANA to make quarterly principal payments on the term loan until March 2002.  The credit facilities contain restrictive covenants requiring USANA to maintain certain financial ratios.  As of June 30, 2001, USANA was in compliance with these covenants.  As of June 30, 2001, $8.0 million was outstanding on the 5-year term loan and $6.2 million was outstanding on the line of credit.

             USANA believes that its current cash balances, the available line of credit and cash provided by operations will be sufficient to cover its needs in the ordinary course of business for the foreseeable future. If USANA experiences an adverse operating environment or unusual capital expenditure requirements, additional financing may be required. However, no assurance can be given that additional financing, if required, would be available on favorable terms. USANA may also require or seek additional financing through the sale of its equity securities to finance future expansion into new markets, finance capital acquisitions associated with the growth of USANA, and for other reasons.  Any financing which involves the sale of equity securities or instruments convertible into equity securities would result in immediate and possibly significant dilution to existing shareholders.

Forward-Looking Statements

             The statements contained in this Report that are not purely historical are considered to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act.  These statements represent our expectations, hopes, beliefs, anticipations, commitments, intentions and strategies regarding the future.  They may be identified by the use of words or phrases such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “should,” “plans,” “estimates,” and “potential,” among others.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations regarding our financial performance, revenue and expense levels in the future and the sufficiency of our existing assets to fund future operations and capital spending needs.  Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements for the reasons detailed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, pages 25 through 30.  The fact that some of the risk factors may be the same or similar to our past reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission means only that the risks are present in multiple periods.  We believe that many of the risks detailed here and in the Company’s SEC filings are part of doing business in the industry in which we operate and compete and will likely be present in all periods reported.  The fact that certain risks are endemic to the industry does not lessen their significance.  The forward-looking statements contained in this Report are made as of the date of this Report and we assume no obligation to update them or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in such forward-looking statements.  Among others, risks and uncertainties that may affect our business, financial condition, performance, development and results of operations include:

  Our ability to attract and maintain a sufficient number of Associates,
     
  High turnover of Associates,
     
  Our reliance on information technology,
     
  Our dependence upon a network marketing system to distribute our products,
     
  The fluctuation in the value of foreign currencies against the US dollar,
     
  Activities of our independent Associates,
     
  Rigorous government scrutiny of network marketing practices,
     
  Potential effects of adverse publicity regarding nutritional supplements or the network marketing industry,
     
  Reliance on key management personnel, including our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Myron W. Wentz, Ph.D.,
     
  Extensive government regulation of the Company’s products and manufacturing,
     
  Risks related to our expansion into international markets,
     
  Failure of USANA to sustain or manage growth including the failure to continue to develop new products,
     
  The adverse effect of USANA’s loss of a high level sponsoring Associate together with a group of leading Associates in that person’s downline,
     
  The loss of product market share or Associates to competitors,
     
  Potential adverse effects of taxation and transfer pricing regulations,
     
  Our reliance on outside suppliers for raw materials,
     
  Intellectual property risks particularly applicable to our business, or
     
  Product liability claims and other manufacturing activity risks.

 

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

             We conduct our business in several countries and intend to continue to expand our foreign operations. Net sales, earnings from operations and net earnings are affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates, interest rates and other uncertainties inherent in doing business and selling product in more than one currency. In addition, USANA’s operations are exposed to risks associated with changes in social, political and economic conditions inherent in foreign operations, including changes in the laws and policies that govern foreign investment in countries where it has operations as well as, to a lesser extent, changes in United States laws and regulations relating to foreign trade and investment.

             Foreign Currency Risks.  USANA conducts business in several countries and intends to continue to expand its foreign operations. Sales outside the United States represented 45.0% and 41.6% of net sales for the six months ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001, respectively.  Inventory purchases are transacted primarily in U.S. dollars from vendors located in the United States.  The local currency of each international subsidiary is considered the functional currency with all revenue and expenses translated at weighted average exchange rates for reported periods.  Consequently, USANA’s reported sales and earnings are impacted positively by a weakening of the U.S. dollar and negatively by a strengthening of the U.S. dollar.  Given the uncertainty of exchange rate fluctuations, we cannot estimate the effect of these fluctuations on our future business, product pricing, results of operations or financial condition. Changes in currency exchange rates affect the relative prices at which USANA sells its products.

             USANA seeks to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates by creating offsetting positions through the use of foreign currency exchange contracts.  We do not use such financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.  We regularly monitor our foreign currency risks and periodically take measures to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on our operating results.  As of June 30, 2001 and during the six months then ended, USANA had no hedging instruments in place to offset exposure to the Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Japanese Yen, British Pound or Euro, to which, in aggregate, USANA had significant exposure.  In future periods, when USANA has foreign currency exchange contracts in place, we will present the appropriate information.

             As a last recourse for hedging foreign currency risk, USANA may elect to adjust prices in non-U.S. markets to reflect changes in foreign currency exchange rates.  However, there can be no assurance that these practices will be successful in eliminating all or substantially all of the risks encountered in connection with our foreign currency transactions.

             Interest Rate Risks.  USANA currently carries $8.0 million in long-term debt at an effective interest rate of 5.75%.  This long-term debt matures at the rate of $2.0 million in 2002, $3.4 million in 2003 and $2.6 million in 2004.  We also have a revolving line of credit with $6.2 million outstanding at June 30, 2001 with a weighted average interest rate of 6.83%. The interest rate is computed at the bank’s Prime Rate or LIBOR adjusted by features specified in our loan agreements, with fixed rate term options of up to six months.  A hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates on all of the above debt would result in an annual after tax increase in interest expense of approximately $88,000, which would not materially affect earnings.

PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

             USANA is party to certain litigation in the United States Federal District Court for the District of Connecticut, which is also affected by two related actions as follows:

             On March 6, 1996, International Nutrition Company (“INC”) filed a patent infringement action against eighteen defendants, including USANA, alleging infringement of U.S. patent number 4,698,360.  The complaint alleges that USANA’s Proflavanolâ product violates the patent.  USANA believes that its manufacture and sale of the Proflavanol product does not infringe any valid claim of the asserted patent.

             On March 21, 1997, the federal judge in the District Court action ordered that it be stayed until another lawsuit in France was resolved.  The French lawsuit did not involve USANA, but involved the question of whether INC has any ownership rights in the patent. On March 25, 1997, the French trial court ruled that INC did not own the patent.  INC appealed this decision to the Bordeaux Higher Court of Appeals.  On May 28, 1998, the French appellate court rendered a decision and held that INC does not now and never has held any ownership rights in the patent.  The appellate court also confirmed that Horphag Research Ltd. (“Horphag”) is a one-half owner of the patent.

             On March 18, 2000, the United States District Court granted the defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment holding that even if INC had a one-half ownership in the patent, it could not bring suit to enforce the claims without all the co-owners voluntarily joining as plaintiffs.  Consequently, because Horphag, a co-owner refused to voluntarily join as a plaintiff the complaint had to be dismissed.  In addition, the District Court concluded that comity should be extended to the decision of the Bordeaux Higher Court of Appeals on the issue of ownership of the patent and therefore held that the purported assignment to INC of an interest in the patent was of no effect and that INC did not own an interest in the patent.  The District Court also rejected INC’s claim of ownership based on an October 1996 “confirmatory assignment” from the inventor.  As a result, the District Court dismissed the first count of the complaint.  In addition, the District Court dismissed the second count of the complaint because its unfair competition allegations were predicated on INC’s ownership of the patent.

             On May 8, 2000, INC filed an appeal of the District Court’s decision with the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  On July 16, 2001, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed down its decision.  The decision reviewed and affirmed the decision of the District Court, dismissing the claims of INC against USANA and the other defendants.

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

             At our Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 24, 2001, the following actions were submitted and approved by vote of the majority of the issued and outstanding shares of USANA:

(1)         Election of five directors, and

(2)         Selection of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent certified public accountants.

A total of 8,592,357 shares (approximately 88%) of the issued and outstanding shares of USANA were represented by proxy or in person at the meeting.  These shares were voted on the matters described above as follows:

1. For the directors as follows:

 

Name Number of Shares For   Number of Shares Abstaining/Withheld  


 

 
Myron W. Wentz, PhD 8,470,491   58,866  
David A. Wentz 8,445,301   84,056  
Ronald S. Poelman 8,453,850   75,507  
Robert Anciaux 8,457,789   71,568  
Denis E. Waitley, PhD 8,452,999   76,358  

 

2. For the ratification of the Board’s selection of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent certified public accountants of USANA as follows:

 

Number of Shares For Number of Shares Against   Number of Shares Abstaining/Withheld  


 

 
8,474,849 43,340   11,168  

 

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

             On June 19, 2001, Jerry G. McClain was appointed to our board of directors.  Mr. McClain is a seasoned accounting professional with more than 25 years of public accounting experience.  He will serve as the third member of our audit committee.  Mr. McClain currently serves as the CFO of Cerberian, Inc.  He previously worked for Ernst & Young serving in several cities throughout the world.  Mr. McClain is a CPA and a graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi and Oklahoma State University where he received a B.S. in accounting and an M.B.A. respectively.

 

Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)         Exhibits.

  Exhibit
Number
Description
 


         
  3.1   Articles of Incorporation [Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form 10, File No. 0-21116, effective April 16, 1993]  
         
  3.2   Bylaws [Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form 10, File No. 0-21116, effective April 16, 1993]  
         
  3.3   Amendment to Articles of Incorporation to change name and increase par value [Incorporated by reference to   Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 1, 2000]  
         
  4.1   Specimen Stock Certificate for Common Stock, no par value [Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form 10, File No. 0-21116, effective April 16, 1993]  
         
  10.1   Business Loan Agreement by and between Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, d/b/a Seafirst Bank (“Seafirst Bank” and the Company [Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 27, 1998]  
         
  10.2   Loan Modification Agreement by and between Seafirst Bank and the Company [Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 27, 1998]  
         
  10.3   Employment Agreement dated June 1, 1997 by and between the Company and Gilbert A. Fuller [Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 27, 1998]  
         
  10.4   Amended and Restated Long-Term Stock Investment and Incentive Plan [Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 27, 1998]  
         
  10.5   Promissory Note and Redemption Agreement dated April 28, 1999 [Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 3, 1999]  
         
  10.6   Stock Pledge Agreement dated April 28, 1999 [Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 3, 1999]  
         
  10.7   Redemption Agreement dated July 30, 1999 [Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 8-K, filed September 24, 1999]  
         
  10.8   Amended Term Note dated March 26, 2001 [Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-K, filed March 30, 2001]  
         
  10.9   Amended Revolving Note dated March 26, 2001 [Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-K, filed March 30, 2001]  
         
  10.10   Amended Credit Agreement dated March 26, 2001 [Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-K, filed March 30, 2001]  
         
  11.1   Computation of Net Earnings per Share (included in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  
         
  99.1   Press Release dated September 21, 1999. [Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 8-K, filed September 24, 1999]  

(b)        Reports on Form 8-K.

The Company filed no current reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended June 30, 2001.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC.



Date:   August 9, 2001 By: /s/ Gilbert A. Fuller
   
      Gilbert A. Fuller
      Senior Vice President and
      Chief Financial Officer