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Nu Skin(NUS) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-05-05 01:29
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:NUS) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 4, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Scott Pond – Vice President-Investor Relations Ryan Napierski – President and Chief Executive Officer Connie Tang – Chief Global Growth Officer Mark Lawrence – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Steph Wissink – Jefferies Doug Lane – Lane Research Mark Astrachan – Stifel Linda Bolton Weiser – D.A. Davidson Operator Good day, and welcome to the First Quarter 2022 Nu Skin Enterpri ...
Nu Skin(NUS) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-02-15 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or ☐ 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: 001-12421 NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 87-0565309 (State or other ju ...
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
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 15% to $704.1 million, positively impacted by 6% due to favorable foreign currency [22][24] - Earnings per share improved by 42% to $1.15, benefiting from improved gross margin and overall cost containment [22][24] - Gross margin improved by 80 basis points to 75.6%, driven by product mix, product cost focus, and supply chain efficiencies [23][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Beauty device systems now account for approximately 30% of total revenue, with the launch of ageLOC Boost contributing to this growth [13][14] - Nutricentials Bioadaptives performed well, targeting millennial and Gen Z consumers [13] - The company plans to introduce Beauty Focus Collagen+ and ageLOC Meta in the second half of the year, expanding its product offerings [14][50] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Western segments accounted for approximately 40% of total revenue, with strong growth in the Americas-Pacific region [9][18] - EMEA market showed excitement for ageLOC Boost, with social commerce driving business growth [19] - Southeast Asia faced challenges due to COVID-19, but revenue and sales leader growth were observed in Indonesia [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become a leading innovative beauty and wellness company through a dynamic affiliate opportunity platform [12][22] - Focus on social commerce and leveraging micro-influencers to build brand awareness and acquire customers [15][16] - Investment in digital tools and connected devices to enhance customer engagement and personalization [10][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, highlighting the transition to a more customer-obsessed enterprise [6][9] - The company is well-positioned to leverage macro trends and shifts in consumer behavior [6][11] - Management acknowledged challenges in certain markets but remains confident in growth potential [19][21] Other Important Information - The company established aggressive sustainability goals focusing on people, product, and planet [8] - Cash from operations was $20 million, with strategic investments in inventory to meet customer demand [24] - Annual revenue guidance was raised to $2.81 billion to $2.87 billion, with EPS guidance increased by $0.20 to a range of $4.30 to $4.50 [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the geographic mix shift out of Asia into Western markets? - Management indicated that social commerce is propelling growth in the West, while adaptation in the East is taking longer [28][29] Question: How should we think about customer numbers and retention? - Management noted that customer numbers were impacted by tough comparisons year-over-year, particularly in Southeast Asia and Argentina [34][36] Question: Can you provide insights on the data captured through the affiliate model? - Management emphasized the importance of data collection for future growth, focusing on personalization and connected devices [37][39] Question: What is driving the improvement in gross margin? - Management attributed gross margin improvements to better product costs, product mix, and supply chain efficiencies [44][46] Question: What are the expectations for ageLOC Meta's launch? - Management expects similar performance to previous product launches, estimating around $70 million in revenue between the two new products [50]
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 ...