Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company engaged in the manufacture and direct selling of nutritional and personal care products, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share.
“In the first quarter of 2015, we observed sustainable local currency growth in NSP Americas and Synergy WorldWide, which were offset by currency headwinds from the negative impacts of the strong dollar and continuing sales challenges in NSP Russia, Central and Eastern Europe. Synergy Europe delivered a third consecutive quarter of net sales growth driven by the investments made in additional sales resources and the launch of our weight management program, SLMsmart. NSP North America also achieved a third consecutive quarter of net sales growth
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Nu Skin Releases Q1 2015 Revenue Down 7% To $543.3 Million
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Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. announced first-quarter results with revenue of $543.3 million, within the company’s guided range, compared to $671.1 million in the prior-year period. Revenue in the quarter was negatively impacted 7 percent by foreign currency fluctuations.
Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.60, or $0.72 when excluding a $0.12 per-share charge related to a new currency exchange mechanism adopted by Venezuela in the first quarter. Earnings per share in the prior-year period were $0.90, which included a $0.15 per-share charge related to Venezuela currency.
“Our business continues to make good progress as we prepare to introduce a number of new products in the second half of the year,” said Truman Hunt, president and chief executive officer. “We are encouraged by growing enthusiasm among our sales force in advance of launching
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DubLi Appoints New Board Of Directors, Appoints Chairman, And New Name
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DubLi, Inc. (otc pink:DUBL), a global Cashback rewards and value-based travel, shopping and entertainment platform, today announced the appointment of six new Directors and a new Chairman of the Board. The new appointments made by DubLi’s majority shareholder expand the Board to seven members, of which five will be independent Directors.
The new Board will be seated approximately 20 calendar days after mailing of information statement to all stockholders in accordance with SEC regulations. Also, the Company is changing its corporate name from DubLi, Inc. to Ominto, Inc.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of a world class board of seasoned leaders to support our global business plans,” said Michael Hansen, DubLi’s President and Chief Executive Officer and majority shareholder. “The new board brings together highly complementary skill sets of strategic capital
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Primerica Announces 2015 Q1 Up 6% To $343.9 Million
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Primerica, Inc. announced today financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. Total revenues were $345.1 million in the first quarter of 2015 and net income was $43.4 million, or $0.82 per diluted share.
Operating revenues increased by 6% in the first quarter of 2015 to $343.9 million compared with $324.1 million in the year ago quarter primarily driven by solid Term Life performance that includes strong policy persistency, 9% growth in net premiums and a 13% growth in policies issued. Investment and Savings Products (ISP) continued to perform well in the first quarter with a 7% increase in sales and 7% growth in ending client asset values.
While revenue drivers were positive during the quarter, the timing of expense recognition for annual equity awards granted to retirement eligible employees led to a
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Amway Breaks Guiness Book Of World Records And Raises Malnutrition Awareness
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When Amway™ asked for help in raising awareness about global childhood malnutrition through its Nutrilite™ Power of 5 Campaign, more than 260,000 people across the globe raised their hand to do just that. And they broke a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title in the process.
As a global leader in nutrition research, development and innovation, Amway paired its expertise from Nutrilite™, the world’s number one selling vitamins and dietary supplements brand*, with its passion for helping people live better lives. Amway™ last year launched the Nutrilite™ Power of 5 Campaign to expand the distribution of the Nutrilite™ Little Bits™ supplement. At the time, the micronutrient powder with 15 essential vitamins and minerals for children was being distributed in two countries through established programs run by Non-Governmental Organizations. It has since expanded to nine countries
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USANA 2015 Q1 Net Sales Up 20.3% To $219.4 Million
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: USNA) recently announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended April 4, 2015. The Company also increased its financial outlook for 2015.For the first quarter of 2015, net sales increased by 20.3% to $219.4 million, compared with $182.4 million in the prior-year period.
The increase in net sales was driven by 41.9% growth in the number of active Associates, largely as a result of strong Associate growth in the Company’s Asia Pacific region. Net sales, on a comparative basis, were positively impacted by:
(i) continued momentum from the incentive program that the Company offered during the fourth quarter of 2014, which carried over for several weeks into the first quarter of 2015 in China, (ii) incremental sales that occurred ahead of price increases announced in China
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Total Life Changes Attracts Many Young Internet Marketers
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TLC’s “Generation Next” is a group of young, savvy and ambitious Internet marketers that are climbing the ranks in the MLM industry faster than a Lingenfelter 427 Twin Turbo from 0-60 MPH. These young entrepreneurs are paving the way to financial freedom for themselves and many others by developing meaningful relationships Online and Offline with their peers. There is a resounding theme to their success that revolves around an opportunity, an attractive compensation plan and products that are truly making Total Life Changes.
Jaheel Coleman joined TLC just four months ago at the age of 19. He is now the youngest Executive Director in Total Life Changes history. “TLC has allowed me to tap into a greater level of potential and has helped me expand my level of faith because of the short-term
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Zija International Releases New Améo AGX Products
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Zija International’s Améo product division has recently experienced a surge of scientific innovations in the essential oil space.
This period of enlightenment is driving more value, efficacy, and understanding about how Améo Essential Oils can deliver their maximum and true potential to product users. The company has discovered things like:
Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy: An instrument that provides live analysis of how essential oils interact with living human cells. With this instrument, Améo’s Research and Development team is able to see how the body’s cells respond to different essential oils; e.g. the rate at which cells absorb different essential oils, the retention of essential oils, where the essential oils go once inside the cell, and much more.
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ACN’s Annual Revenue Exceeds $800 Million
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ACN, Inc. was recently named the 22nd largest direct selling company in the world in 2014 as part of the Direct Selling News Global 100. ACN also ranked 11th nationally and 10th for privately held companies.
ACN’s annual revenues of more than $800 million and growing helped secure the company’s 22nd ranking, while they continue to be the largest overall direct seller of telecommunications, energy and essential services for home and business in the world.
The Global 100 List was announced on April 8, 2015 in Dallas, TX. ACN Co-Founders and Executives were present at the awards ceremony to accept this incredible honor.
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ForeverGreen Appoints European Director Of Operations
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ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation, a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, today announced it has made significant progress in European market operations.
ForeverGreen has launched an online store where European Members can purchase branded items, business support materials and personal development tools.
Additionally, the company has officially hired its first European employee, Jakub Duda as Director of Operations. He is based in Poland and will be responsible for the continued improvement and management of the European logistics and operations. Duda joined the company from another major direct selling company.
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