Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: NATR), a leading manufacturer of high-quality herbal and nutritional supplements, today announced it has been recognized with two prestigious Stevie® Awards in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®.
Nature’s Sunshine received a Gold Stevie® Award for its 2023 Impact Report, which detailed the Company’s achievements and progress in responsible business practices and sustainability. Additionally, the Company earned a Silver Stevie® Award for Achievement in Product Innovation for its new Chlorophyll Detoxifying Stick Packs.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized by the American Business Awards,”
said Terrence Moorehead, President and Chief Executive Officer at Nature’s Sunshine.
“These awards validate our commitment to transparency in our business practices and our ongoing dedication to sustainability. Our Impact Report represents the hard work and dedication of our entire team in making a positive difference for our planet and communities.”
The Silver Stevie® Award for Achievement in Product Innovation recognizes the Company’s groundbreaking Chlorophyll Detoxifying Stick Packs, which offer a powdered form of chlorophyll that is more convenient and travel-ready than traditional liquid formats. As a first-mover in this category, Nature’s Sunshine also introduced four new flavors with this innovative product.
“Nature’s Sunshine continues to demonstrate leadership in the natural products industry, not only through our high-quality supplements but also through our
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Nature’s Sunshine Products Q1 Revenue 2024 Up 2% To $111 Million
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Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: NATR) (Nature’s Sunshine), a leading natural health and wellness company offering high-quality herbal and nutritional products, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
First Quarter 2024 Financial Summary vs. Same Year-Ago Quarter
Net sales were up 2% to $111.0 million compared to $108.6 million (up 4% in constant currency).
Gross margin increased 33 basis points to 71.2% compared to 70.8%.
GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders up significantly to $2.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted common share, compared to $0.9 million, or $0.04 per diluted common share.
Adjusted EBITDA up slightly to $9.2 million compared to $9.1 million.
Management Commentary
“In the first quarter, our omni-channel approach and high-quality products combined to drive momentum in our business. Specifically, we saw digital sales surge 33% with a 34% increase in new customers, helping our North American business unit grow 5% for the quarter. What’s more, the successful launch of our new Power Line products helped drive improved performance in our European business that further reinforced our positive momentum.
said Nature’s Sunshine CEO Terrence Moorehead,
“These results were somewhat offset by slower sales in Asia/Pacific, which were up 5% in local currency, as the weak economic environment in China finally caught
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Nature’s Sunshine Products Names Shane Jones as Chief Financial Officer
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Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc., (NASDAQ: NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company manufacturing high-quality herbal and nutrition products, recently announced that Shane Jones has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective December 30, 2022.
Jones brings over 25 years of finance experience, having previously served as the Chief Financial Officer at well-known companies like West Marine, 1-800 Contacts, and Backcountry.com. He also held senior-level finance roles at several notable companies, including Amazon, L Brands, and YUM! Brands.
Most recently, Jones joins Nature’s Sunshine from FullSpeed Automotive, one of the nation’s largest franchisors and operators of automotive aftermarket service facilities, where he served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.
“We are pleased to have someone with Shane’s strong background join our team,”
said Terrence Moorehead, President, and Chief Executive Officer.
“His proven track record of creating high-performing teams, while working collaboratively to achieve business objectives, will play an important role in ensuring we continue to drive growth across the business.”
Jones will report directly to the CEO and serve as a key member of the Company’s Executive Committee. He will also work closely with the company’s Operating Business Units, IT, and Supply Chain team to identify operating efficiencies and drive sustainable, profitable growth.
“Nature’s Sunshine has an incredible
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Nature’s Sunshine Products Reports Fourth Quarter Net Sales Up 5.2% To $88.3 Million
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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 fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017.
At this time, the Company is providing preliminary ranges for its anticipated net loss for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2017 pending final determination of its provision for income taxes, including the impact of U.S. tax reform, among other factors. The Company expects to file its audited financial statements on form 10-K on March 16, 2018.
Management Commentary
“Our fourth quarter results reflect continued year-over-year net sales growth, driven by gains across our Synergy Worldwide markets and strong growth in our NSP business in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe,” commented Gregory L. Probert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“We believe the disruptions to our North America business as a result of a new ERP system deployed in April 2017 are now behind us, but we have additional work to do to re-energize the market. We posted growth in China and continue to emphasize expanding our direct selling efforts in this market with the goal of building a long-term profitable new market. Consistent with our initiative to
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Nature’s Sunshine Products Q3 Net Sales, Up 4.5% To $89.3 Million
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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, recently reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017.
“We are pleased to report improved third quarter sales performance, returning to both year-over-year and sequential growth led by a recovery at Synergy Worldwide and strong growth in China,” commented Gregory L. Probert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“The disruptions that impacted sales earlier in the year have moderated with enhanced distributor engagement in Korea and improvements in the performance in North America. We will continue to focus on regaining sales growth in these two markets while driving continued growth in China as we expand our direct selling efforts. The growth at Synergy Worldwide was led by strength in Japan and our NSP business in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe contributed another quarter of growth.”
Mr. Probert continued, “After a period of significant investments, both in China and the ERP system implemented earlier this year, we are now focused on leveraging our China investments to build a long-term profitable and growing business in this promising market. Additionally, we have made significant progress migrating to
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Nature’s Sunshine Q4 Sales Up 5% To $84 Million
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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, recently reported its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016.
Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Highlights:
Net sales of $84.0 million increased 4.9% compared to $80.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2015. On a local currency basis, net sales increased 4.6% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2015. Synergy Asia Pacific delivered 13.7% growth (11.1% in local currency) in net sales as compared to the fourth quarter of 2015.
The quarter included incremental net sales of $2.3 million related to China pre-opening product sales through Hong Kong. Net sales were positively impacted by $0.3 million of favorable foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, offset by a
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Nature’s Sunshine Products Q3 Sales Up 7.4% To $85.4 Million
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Nature’s Sunshine Products, 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2016.
“During the third quarter, our global growth trends continued and we made good progress with our key product and new market initiatives,” commented Gregory L. Probert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“We achieved our 9th consecutive quarter of growth in both NSP United States and NSP Canada and continue to focus on the expansion of our patent-pending IN.FORM program.
Synergy WorldWide once again delivered strong results, led by double-digit growth at Synergy Asia Pacific and further improvements in Synergy Europe.
The recent launch of Elite Health in Europe, to be followed by further introductions in Asia in
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Natures Sunshine Products Announces New Chief Financial Officer
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Nature’s Sunshine Products, a leading natural health and wellness company engaged in the manufacture and direct selling of nutritional and personal care products,recently announced that Joseph W. Baty will join Nature’s Sunshine as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer reporting to Gregory L. Probert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
The planned retirement from NSP of current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Stephen M. Bunker, was announced on March 6, 2016. Mr. Bunker will remain with the Company to assist with the transition for the remainder of the year.
Prior to joining Nature’s Sunshine Products, Joe was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Schiff Nutrition International where he played a key role in the growth, improved financial performance, and dramatically increased shareholder value of the company. Joe worked for Schiff
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Nature’s Sunshine Products Named One Of Healthiest Companies In America
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Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc., a leading natural health and wellness company engaged in the manufacture and direct selling of nutritional and personal care products, announced that it is once again among the Healthiest Companies in America, according to research by wellness solutions firm Interactive Health.
To compile its annual list, Chicago-based Interactive Health evaluates approximately 2,000 companies each year.
Honorees must achieve wellness program participation rates in excess of 70 percent, and a low-risk health score for their total population, based on clinical health evaluations.
In 2015, just 154 companies made the cut. NSP is the only company to earn the award for nine consecutive years.
“The tremendous executive support of our wellness program and its many options is what makes such an award possible,” said Christine Frazier, Manager of Insurance Benefits and Wellness
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Nature’s Sunshine Products Announces The Retirement Of Steve Bunker As Executive Vice President
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Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc., a leading natural health and wellness company engaged in the manufacture and direct selling of nutritional and personal care products, announced today that Steve Bunker, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will be retiring from the company at the end of fiscal 2016.
Mr. Bunker has served in his current capacity since joining the company in March 2006.
“Steve has played a pivotal role in solidifying Nature’s Sunshine Products’ financial systems and controls during his tenure,” said Gregory L. Probert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
His contributions have greatly contributed to a culture of integrity, compliance and control at the company. He is a trusted partner within our leadership team, our Board of Directors and among our institutional investors.
We are grateful for his many contributions over