CHESTERFIELD, MO --(Marketwired - April 30, 2015) - Reliv International, Inc. (
First-Quarter Results Reliv reported net sales of $14.8 million for the first quarter of 2015, compared to net sales of $14.5 million for the first quarter of 2014. U.S. net sales increased 7.4 percent for the quarter compared to the same quarter in 2014. International net sales for the quarter decreased 11.1 percent, with a stronger U.S. dollar accounting for 8.0 percent of the decline.
The Company reported net income of $116,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2015 compared to a net loss of $151,000, or ($0.01) per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2014. Income from operations for the first quarter of 2015 was $429,000 compared to a loss of $170,000 in the same quarter of 2014.
"Reliv's strategic plan in the United States for 2015 is to place a renewed emphasis on distributor training and the marketing of the Reliv business opportunity. Having focused in recent years on product development and consumer education following our 2013 acquisition of LunaRich® technology, we are highlighting the business opportunity that our products make possible. Early results indicate that approach is gaining traction in our field," said Robert L. Montgomery, chairman and chief executive officer of Reliv.
Net sales in the United States for the first quarter of 2015 increased to $11.5 million, compared to net sales of $10.7 million for the first quarter of 2014. The number of new distributors sponsored in the United States for the quarter increased to 2,212 compared to 1,956 new distributors in the same quarter in 2014, an increase of 13.1 percent. Reliv added 366 new Master Affiliates, the level at which distributors are eligible to earn generation royalties, in the United States in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 236 added in the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 55 percent.
"We are launching a series of initiatives in 2015 as part of our focus on the Reliv business opportunity," Montgomery said. "In the first quarter we re-introduced Master Affiliate Training Schools (MATS), a quarterly two-day business training event for distributors at Reliv's top profit level. At MATS, active business builders learn specific, practical skills from Reliv's top distributor leaders to increase sales and recruitment. We also rolled out updated distributor tools in the first quarter, including a new business opportunity presentation suite (complete with slides, video and print materials), as well as a new distributor online business portal. These initiatives have been met with enthusiasm and excitement from our distributor field."
He added: "Moving forward, we will continue to upgrade web-based technology with a focus on enhancing our distributors' online presence and facilitating new online sales opportunities. We plan to introduce a significant technology upgrade in this area in May 2015."
"Year-over-year sales in international markets were negatively impacted by a much stronger U.S. dollar. The unfavorable exchange rate accounts for a significant portion of the decrease in international net sales this quarter compared to the same quarter in 2014," Montgomery said. "Despite continued growth in France, net sales in Europe decreased 23.0 percent in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of 15.9 percent in local currency."
"As we work to build for the future, we strive to reduce costs and maintain our strong balance sheet," he added. Net cash generated from operating activities in the first quarter of 2015 totaled $1.1 million. Reliv had cash and cash equivalents of $5.85 million as of March 31, 2015, compared to $4.99 million as of December 31, 2014, and $4.88 million as of March 31, 2014.
About Reliv International, Inc. Reliv International, based in Chesterfield, MO, manufactures nutritional supplements that promote optimal health. Reliv supplements address essential nutrition , weight loss , athletic performance , digestive health , heart health , joint health , women's health , children's health , anti-aging , blood sugar management , and healthy energy . Reliv is the exclusive provider of LunaRich® products, which optimize levels of lunasin , the peptide behind many of soy's health benefits. The company sells its products through an international network marketing system of independent distributors in 15 countries. Learn more about Reliv at www.reliv.com , or on Facebook , Twitter or YouTube .
Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements containing words such as "may," "should," "could," "would," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" or similar expressions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ are identified in the public filings made by Reliv with the Securities and Exchange Commission. More information on factors that could affect Reliv's business and financial results are included in its public filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which are available on the Company's web site, www.reliv.com .
| Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||||||
| March 31 | December 31 | ||||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||
| Current Assets: | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,845,823 | $ | 4,989,392 | |||||
| Accounts receivable, less allowances of $25,600 in 2015 and $26,300 in 2014 | 170,652 | 265,530 | |||||||
| Accounts and note due from employees and distributors | 121,290 | 121,208 | |||||||
| Inventories | 5,232,356 | 5,177,465 | |||||||
| Other current assets | 1,157,391 | 979,615 | |||||||
| Total current assets | 12,527,512 | 11,533,210 | |||||||
| Other assets | 8,243,673 | 8,388,630 | |||||||
| Net property, plant and equipment | 6,852,024 | 6,925,970 | |||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 27,623,209 | $ | 26,847,810 | |||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | $ | 6,667,156 | $ | 5,884,480 | |||||
| Long-term debt, less current maturities | 3,426,317 | 3,547,267 | |||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 429,814 | 418,785 | |||||||
| Stockholders' equity | 17,099,922 | 16,997,278 | |||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 27,623,209 | $ | 26,847,810 | |||||
| Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||||
| Three months ended March 31 | |||||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Product sales | $ | 13,708,123 | $ | 13,305,781 | |||||
| Handling & freight income | 1,126,240 | 1,159,108 | |||||||
| Net Sales | 14,834,363 | 14,464,889 | |||||||
| Costs and expenses: | |||||||||
| Cost of products sold | 2,994,949 | 2,886,851 | |||||||
| Distributor royalties and commissions | 5,280,747 | 5,207,287 | |||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 6,129,949 | 6,540,867 | |||||||
| Total Costs and Expenses | 14,405,645 | 14,635,005 | |||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 428,718 | (170,116 | ) | ||||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||||
| Interest income | 30,382 | 36,124 | |||||||
| Interest expense | (23,939 | ) | (24,268 | ) | |||||
| Other expense | (170,714 | ) | (24,690 | ) | |||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 264,447 | (182,950 | ) | ||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 148,000 | (32,000 | ) | ||||||
| Net Income (loss) | $ | 116,447 | ($150,950 | ) | |||||
| Earnings (loss) per common share - Basic | $ | 0.01 | ($0.01 | ) | |||||
| Weighted average shares | 12,819,000 | 12,666,000 | |||||||
| Earnings (loss) per common share - Diluted | $ | 0.01 | ($0.01 | ) | |||||
| Weighted average shares | 12,822,000 | 12,666,000 | |||||||
| Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | - | $ | - | |||||
| Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||||||||||
| Net sales by Market | ||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Three months ended March 31, | Change from | ||||||||||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | prior year | ||||||||||||||
| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | |||||||||||
| United States | 11,480 | 77.4 | % | 10,693 | 73.9 | % | 787 | 7.4 | % | |||||||
| Australia/New Zealand | 372 | 2.5 | % | 432 | 3.0 | % | (60 | ) | -13.9 | % | ||||||
| Canada | 433 | 2.9 | % | 290 | 2.0 | % | 143 | 49.3 | % | |||||||
| Mexico | 197 | 1.3 | % | 224 | 1.5 | % | (27 | ) | -12.1 | % | ||||||
| Europe | 1,793 | 12.1 | % | 2,329 | 16.1 | % | (536 | ) | -23.0 | % | ||||||
| Asia | 559 | 3.8 | % | 497 | 3.5 | % | 62 | 12.5 | % | |||||||
| Consolidated Total | 14,834 | 100.0 | % | 14,465 | 100.0 | % | 369 | 2.6 | % | |||||||
The following table sets forth, as of March 31, 2015 and 2014, the number of our active distributors and Master Affiliates and above. The total number of active distributors includes Master Affiliates and above. We define an active distributor as one that enrolls as a distributor or renews his or her distributorship during the prior twelve months. Master Affiliates and above are distributors that have attained the highest level of discount and are eligible for royalties generated by Master Affiliates and above in their downline organization. The active distributor count for Europe includes our preferred customers in France. This program began in mid-2013 and the Europe active distributor count as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 includes France preferred customers of 3,185 and 2,120, respectively.
| Active Distributors and Master Affiliates and above by Market | |||||||||||
| As of 3/31/2015 | As of 3/31/2014 | Change in % | |||||||||
| Active Distributors | Master Affiliates and Above | Active Distributors | Master Affiliates and Above | Active Distributors | Master Affiliates and Above | ||||||
| United States | 34,570 | 4,080 | 38,290 | 4,980 | -9.7% | -18.1% | |||||
| Australia/New Zealand | 1,260 | 120 | 1,440 | 150 | -12.5% | -20.0% | |||||
| Canada | 1,250 | 210 | 1,280 | 230 | -2.3% | -8.7% | |||||
| Mexico | 1,150 | 90 | 1,170 | 140 | -1.7% | -35.7% | |||||
| Europe | 7,490 | 640 | 7,790 | 820 | -3.9% | -22.0% | |||||
| Asia | 2,240 | 230 | 2,650 | 310 | -15.5% | -25.8% | |||||
| Consolidated Total | 47,960 | 5,370 | 52,620 | 6,630 | -8.9% | -19.0% | |||||
For more information, contact: Steve Albright Chief Financial Officer (636) 733-1305
