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Nu Skin(NUS) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-11-04 03:01
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:NUS) Q3 2021 Earnings Conference Call November 3, 2021 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Scott Pond - VP, IR Ryan Napierski - President and CEO Connie Tang - Chief Global Growth and Customer Experience Officer Mark Lawrence - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Steph Wissink - Jefferies Doug Lane - Lane Research Chris Armes - Stifel Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Third Quarter 2021 Nu Skin Enterprises Earnings Conference Call. At this time, ...
Nu Skin(NUS) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-08-05 01:38
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:NUS) Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call August 4, 2021 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Scott Pond - Vice President, Investor Relations Ritch Wood - Chief Executive Officer Ryan Napierski - President and CEO-elect Mark Lawrence - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Doug Lane - Lane Research Chris Armes - Stifel Steph Wissink - Jefferies Faiza Alwy - Deutsche Bank Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q2 2021 Nu Skin Enterprises Earnings ...
Nu Skin(NUS) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2021-08-04 16:00
[Part I. Financial Information](index=3&type=section&id=Part%20I.%20Financial%20Information) [Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20(Unaudited)) Presents unaudited consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2021, showing growth in revenue, net income, and changes in financial position [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=3&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets increased to $2.05 billion, driven by inventories, while liabilities and equity also grew Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **$2,049,980** | **$1,957,076** | | Cash and cash equivalents | $354,759 | $402,683 | | Inventories, net | $390,977 | $314,366 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$1,132,154** | **$1,062,805** | | Current portion of long-term debt | $152,500 | $30,000 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$917,826** | **$894,271** | [Consolidated Statements of Income](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) Q2 2021 revenue increased 15% to $704.1 million, with net income up 41.8% to $59.3 million Q2 & H1 2021 vs 2020 Performance (in thousands, except per share) | Metric | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | % Change | H1 2021 | H1 2020 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue** | **$704,055** | **$612,366** | **+15.0%** | **$1,381,081** | **$1,130,394** | **+22.2%** | | **Operating Income** | $85,376 | $58,074 | +47.0% | $148,289 | $94,639 | +56.7% | | **Net Income** | $59,338 | $41,851 | +41.8% | $106,768 | $61,581 | +73.4% | | **Diluted EPS** | $1.15 | $0.81 | +42.0% | $2.06 | $1.15 | +79.1% | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Operating cash flow sharply decreased to $1.9 million due to increased inventories and decreased accrued expenses Six Months Ended June 30 Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Activity | 2021 | 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $1,859 | $166,081 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($55,235) | ($28,489) | | Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities | $11,233 | ($92,533) | | **Net (decrease) increase in cash** | **($47,924)** | **$39,882** | - The significant decrease in operating cash flow was largely driven by an **$80.2 million** increase in inventories and a **$55.4 million** decrease in accrued expenses[29](index=29&type=chunk) [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Details accounting policies, segment performance, debt, capital stock, and the MyFavoriteThings acquisition - The company reports revenue across ten segments: seven geographic Nu Skin segments and three Rhyz Investments segments (Manufacturing, Grow Tech, Rhyz other)[31](index=31&type=chunk)[76](index=76&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2021, the company had **$322.5 million** outstanding on its term loan and **$120.0 million** on its revolving credit facility[43](index=43&type=chunk) - During the first six months of 2021, the company repurchased **1.2 million shares** for **$60.4 million** $265.4 million remained available for repurchases as of June 30, 2021[52](index=52&type=chunk) - In April 2021, the company acquired MyFavoriteThings, Inc. for **$16.8 million** in cash, with potential for an additional **$24.0 million** in contingent consideration This resulted in **$12.6 million** of goodwill[89](index=89&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)](index=20&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Q2 revenue grew 15% due to digital-first strategy, with EPS up 42%, despite decreased operating cash flow - Q2 2021 revenue increased **15%** to **$704.1 million**, benefiting from a **6%** positive impact from foreign currency fluctuations Sales Leaders grew **15%** while Customers decreased **2%** year-over-year[93](index=93&type=chunk) - The business continues to benefit from a strategic shift to digital and social commerce, which has been more broadly adopted in the Americas/Pacific and EMEA segments, driving their growth[94](index=94&type=chunk) - The company is continuing the launch of ageLOC Boost and is preparing for the launch of Beauty Focus Collagen+ and ageLOC Meta in the second half of 2021 and into 2022[94](index=94&type=chunk) - Cash from operations for H1 2021 was only **$1.9 million**, down from **$166.1 million** in H1 2020, primarily due to an **$80.2 million** increase in inventory and higher commission/incentive payouts[123](index=123&type=chunk) [Segment Results](index=21&type=section&id=Segment%20Results) EMEA led Q2 revenue growth at 64%, with Americas/Pacific also strong, while other regions varied Q2 2021 Revenue Growth by Segment (vs Q2 2020) | Segment | Revenue (USD M) | % Change | Constant Currency % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | EMEA | $83.1 | +64% | +49% | | Americas/Pacific | $151.7 | +19% | +14% | | South Korea | $88.6 | +15% | +6% | | Southeast Asia | $70.8 | +6% | +2% | | Mainland China | $154.2 | +5% | -4% | | Hong Kong/Taiwan | $38.5 | +4% | 0% | | Japan | $68.0 | 0% | +1% | - The EMEA segment's growth was boosted by the ageLOC Boost launch, which generated **$11.1 million** in sales during the quarter[109](index=109&type=chunk) - The Americas/Pacific segment's performance was negatively impacted by economic instability in Argentina, which saw a **73%** revenue decline in Q2[105](index=105&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=25&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Cash and working capital decreased, with significant cash use for operations, capex, and repurchases - Projected capital expenditures for 2021 are estimated at **$80-95 million**, including **$25-30 million** for a new manufacturing plant in Mainland China[124](index=124&type=chunk) - The company plans to refinance its Credit Agreement, which includes a term loan and revolving credit facility, within the next twelve months[124](index=124&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2021, the company held **$321.2 million** of its cash outside the U.S The company plans to repatriate most non-U.S. earnings, except for **$60.0 million** designated as indefinitely reinvested in Mainland China[128](index=128&type=chunk)[129](index=129&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=28&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) Primary market risk is foreign currency fluctuations, managed with swaps, impacting revenue and earnings - A majority of revenue is generated outside the U.S., making reported results sensitive to U.S. dollar exchange rate fluctuations[140](index=140&type=chunk) - The company uses interest rate swaps to hedge against interest rate movements on its variable-rate debt and may use foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce exposure to currency fluctuations[71](index=71&type=chunk)[142](index=142&type=chunk) - Highly inflationary accounting is used for the Argentina subsidiary, with the U.S. dollar as the functional currency[141](index=141&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=28&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Disclosure controls and procedures were effective, with no material changes to internal controls - Management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2021[143](index=143&type=chunk) - No material changes were made to the internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2021[144](index=144&type=chunk) [Part II. Other Information](index=29&type=section&id=Part%20II.%20Other%20Information) [Legal Proceedings](index=29&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) No material developments in legal proceedings, with no expected adverse financial impact - No material developments have occurred concerning legal proceedings discussed in the 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K[146](index=146&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=29&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) Supplements risk factors including direct selling regulations, COVID-19, economic conditions, and ESG matters - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reviewing its Business Opportunity Rule If the exemption for multi-level marketing companies is removed, it could negatively impact the business[149](index=149&type=chunk) - The COVID-19 pandemic and its variants continue to pose risks by interrupting supply chains, impacting sales force activities, and potentially affecting the company's ability to comply with debt covenants[151](index=151&type=chunk)[152](index=152&type=chunk) - Difficult economic conditions, including potential inflation, could reduce consumer demand for the company's products[154](index=154&type=chunk) - Increased stakeholder focus on corporate citizenship and sustainability (ESG) matters presents a risk if the company fails to meet expectations or achieve its stated goals[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=31&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) Repurchased 184,723 shares at $54.16 average price in Q2 2021, with $265.4 million remaining Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Q2 2021) | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Approx. Dollar Value Remaining (in millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | April 1 - 30, 2021 | 115,209 | $52.44 | $269.4 | | May 1 - 31, 2021 | 66,299 | $56.83 | $265.6 | | June 1 - 30, 2021 | 3,215 | $60.45 | $265.4 | | **Total** | **184,723** | **$54.16** | **$265.4** | [Other Information](index=31&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) CFO Mark H. Lawrence's compensation adjusted, with salary increased to $575,000 and higher equity award - CFO Mark H. Lawrence's salary was increased to **$575,000**, and his 2022 annual equity award is anticipated to be approximately **$1,300,000**[160](index=160&type=chunk)
Nu Skin(NUS) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-05-06 02:16
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:NUS) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call May 5, 2021 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Scott Pond - Vice President, Investor Relations Ritch Wood - Chief Executive Officer Ryan Napierski - President and CEO-elect Mark Lawrence - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Faiza Alwy - Deutsche Bank Doug Lane - Lane Research Steph Wissink - Jefferies Mark Astrachan - Stifel Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q1 2021 Nu Skin Enterprises Earnings ...
Nu Skin(NUS) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2021-05-05 22:42
Q1 2021 Performance - Revenue increased by 31% year-over-year, with a 5.7% positive impact from foreign exchange[5] - Earnings per share (EPS) increased by 153% year-over-year to $0.91[5] - The number of sales leaders increased by 22% year-over-year[5] - The number of customers increased by 34% year-over-year[5] Customer and Sales Leader Metrics - Total customers reached 1,517,260 in Q1 2021[7] - Total sales leaders reached 60,619 in Q1 2021[7] - EMEA region saw a 111% increase in customers and an 88% increase in sales leaders[7] - Americas/Pacific region saw a 90% increase in customers and a 78% increase in sales leaders[7] Operational Performance - Gross margin was 74.8% in Q1 2021[12] - Selling expenses were 40.4% of revenue in Q1 2021[12] - General & Administrative (G&A) expenses were 25.1% of revenue in Q1 2021[12] - Operating margin was 9.3% in Q1 2021[12] 2021 Projections - The company projects 2021 EPS to be between $4.05 and $4.30, representing a 12% to 18% increase[17] - The company projects Q2 2021 revenue to be between $680 million and $705 million, representing an 11% to 15% increase, with approximately a 5% positive foreign exchange impact[17] - The company projects Q2 2021 EPS to be between $0.97 and $1.07, representing a 20% to 32% increase[17] - The company projects 2021 revenue to be between $2.80 billion and $2.87 billion, representing a 9% to 11% increase, with approximately a 3% to 4% positive foreign exchange impact[17]
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NUS) Nu Skin 2021 Investor Day (Transcript)
2021-02-12 22:33
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. 2021 Investor Day Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) - **Event**: 2021 Investor Day held on February 11, 2021 Key Points and Arguments Business Resilience and Response to COVID-19 - Nu Skin faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic but demonstrated resilience and adaptability in maintaining business operations and supporting employees and sales leaders [6][11] - The management team expressed gratitude for the dedication and efforts of global employees and sales leaders during the pandemic [6][12] Leadership Transition - Ritch Wood, the current CEO, will transition the CEO role to Ryan Napierski on September 1, 2021, after 30 years with the company [8][12] - Ryan Napierski has over 25 years of experience with Nu Skin and has been prepared for this leadership role [9][12] Growth Strategy - The company aims to expand its growth strategy through innovative products, digital platforms, and a balanced geographic profile [7][21] - Nu Skin reported a 60% increase in active customer base from 980,000 in Q1 2017 to 1,560,000 in Q4 2020 [15] - The average age of customers has decreased by 5 years, attracting a younger demographic [16] Financial Performance - In Q4 2020, Nu Skin achieved its largest quarterly revenue in 7 years, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.40, representing a 94% growth [18] - For the full year 2020, revenue grew by 7% and EPS grew by 17%, despite the pandemic [20] - The company anticipates revenue growth of 5% to 9% for 2021, equating to approximately $200 million [22] Product Innovation and Sustainability - Nu Skin introduced new products, including the ageLOC Boost device, which generated approximately $100 million in revenue in the second half of 2020 [19][41] - The company is committed to sustainability, with goals to ensure all packaging is recycled, recyclable, reusable, reduced, or renewable by 2030 [27] - Nu Skin secured 9 sustainability awards in 2020 for its waste and packaging reductions [29] Digital Transformation and Social Commerce - The company is transitioning to a digital-first affiliate marketing model, leveraging social commerce to connect with consumers [52][56] - Over 90% of revenue transactions now occur online, with approximately half coming from personal product subscriptions and loyalty programs [38] - The introduction of Vera, an AI-powered personal product recommendation tool, aims to enhance customer engagement and personalization [64] Geographic Performance - The West region, including North America and Latin America, reported record revenue growth of 53% year-over-year [67] - Mainland China showed a return to growth in Q4 2020, with active customers up 30% year-over-year [68] - Southeast Asia is beginning to adopt social commerce, with encouraging potential in markets like Indonesia and the Philippines [69] Additional Important Content - Nu Skin's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) includes various initiatives, such as providing meals to children and supporting local charities [25][26] - The company emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its workplace and community efforts [26] - Nu Skin's Empower Me strategy focuses on personalized beauty and wellness solutions, leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences [45][64] This summary encapsulates the key insights and strategic directions discussed during the Nu Skin 2021 Investor Day, highlighting the company's resilience, growth strategies, and commitment to innovation and sustainability.