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Nu Skin Enterprises Reports Fourth Quarter and 2021 Financial Results Company provides initial 2022 outlook and introduces Nu Vision 2025

Key Takeaway: Nu Skin Enterprises Reports Fourth Quarter and 2021 Financial Results Company provides initial 2022 outlook and introduces Nu Vision 2025 PROVO, Utah - Feb. 16, 2022 - Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) today announced fourth quarter and 2021 results. Q4 2021 vs. Prior-year

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Nu Skin Enterprises Reports Fourth Quarter and 2021 Financial Results
Company provides initial 2022 outlook and introduces Nu Vision 2025
PROVO, Utah - Feb. 16, 2022 - Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) today announced fourth quarter and 2021 results.
Q4 2021 vs. Prior-year Quarter
Revenue: $673.4 million; (10)% (2)% fx impact or $(11.9) million
Earnings Per Share (EPS): $(0.18) or $1.11 excluding restructuring and impairment charges, compared to $1.40 in Q4 2020
Sales Leaders: 61,515; (13)% or 12% compared to 2019
Customers: 1,367,559; (12)% or 18% compared to 2019
2021 Annual vs. 2020
Revenue: $2.70 billion; +4% 2% fx impact or $66.5 million
Earnings Per Share (EPS): $2.86 or $4.14 excluding restructuring and impairment charges, compared to $3.63 in 2020, or $3.10 in 2019 (21)% or 14% excluding restructuring and impairment charges (8)% or 34% excluding restructuring and impairment charges compared to 2019
"For the year, we are encouraged with 4 percent year-over-year revenue growth and 11 percent growth compared to 2019, particularly considering the many COVID-related
government restrictions, continued global uncertainty and ongoing transformation of our business," said Ryan Napierski, Nu Skin President and CEO. "We generated strong demand for our two most recent products, Beauty Focus Collagen+ and ageLOC
Meta, as both performed well during the quarter. Our U.S. business grew 32 percent for the year on top of 37 percent in 2020, due in large part to ongoing adoption of our social selling model. Many of our Asian markets, including Mainland China,
continue to be impacted by strict lockdowns and restrictions on in-person sales events and promotional activities. However, South Korea is gaining some traction with social commerce and grew 9 percent due to the ageLOC Meta preview and continued
demand for our TR90 weight management product.
"Looking ahead to 2022, we anticipate another year of growth as we continue our transformation toward becoming the world's leading integrated beauty and wellness company,
powered by our dynamic affiliate opportunity platform. Our Nu Vision 2025 strategy, which we will introduce at our investor event later today, encompasses several key strategic imperatives to accelerate growth, including: our EmpowerMe
personalized beauty and wellness strategy with connected beauty devices; our affiliate-powered social commerce business model; and the expansion of our digital platform. We are confident in our plans as we work toward achieving our vision for the
Q4 2021 Year-over-year Operating Results
Revenue: $673.4 million compared to $748.2 million (2)% fx impact
Gross Margin: 74.2% or 75.2% excluding restructuring and impairment charges compared to 74.0% Nu Skin business was 77.9% compared to 76.5%
Selling Expenses: 38.7% compared to 38.0% Nu Skin business was 41.0% compared to 40.3%
G&A Expenses: 24.7% compared to 24.1%
Operating Margin: 3.0% or 11.7% excluding restructuring and impairment charges compared to 11.9%
Other Income / (Expense): $(1.9) million compared to $2.7 million
Income Tax Rate: 150.1% or 26.9% excluding restructuring and impairment charges, compared to 19.6%
EPS: $(0.18) or $1.11 excluding restructuring and impairment charges, compared to $1.40
Dividend Payments: $18.9 million
Stock Repurchases: $10.0 million $245.4 million remaining in authorization
Q1 and Full-year 2022 Outlook
Q1 2022 Revenue: $560 to $590 million; (13) to (17)% Approximately (2) to (3)% fx impact
Q1 2022 EPS: $0.65 to $0.75; (18) to (28)%
2022 Revenue: $2.66 to $2.77 billion; (1) to 3% Approximately (1) to (2)% fx impact
2022 EPS: $4.05 to $4.45; +42 to 56% on a reported basis, or (2) to 8% non-GAAP
"We are especially pleased with our adjusted earnings per share of $4.14 for the year and $1.11 for the quarter, driven by gross margin and operational
improvements. Full year adjusted EPS results represent annual growth of 14 percent versus 2020 or 34 percent compared to 2019," added Mark Lawrence, chief financial officer. "During the quarter, we elected to exit our Grow Tech business and
re-focus those resources on key strategic initiatives and growth objectives in our core business. We took a one-time pre-tax charge of $58.5 million and anticipate that substantially all the non-cash charges were incurred in the fourth quarter of
2021. As a result of these charges, our reported earnings per share was $2.86 for the year and $(0.18) for the quarter. Our 2022 outlook indicates that we plan to re-invest the bulk of the savings from the exit into technology that will further
support our affiliates and drive long-term growth.
"Our 2022 revenue guidance is $2.66 to $2.77 billion with EPS of $4.05 to $4.45. First quarter projected revenue is $560 to $590 million with EPS of $0.65
to $0.75. Although our near-term guidance continues to be impacted by global uncertainty, we believe our strategic initiatives will enable stronger growth in the second half. We remain committed to driving operational improvements along the way
toward our stated mid-term 13 percent operating income target," concluded Lawrence.
The Nu Skin Enterprises management team will host an investor day event
today at noon (ET). To tune in to the webcast and view supplemental materials, visit Nu Skin's investor relations page at ir.nuskin.com when the event begins. A replay of the event, along with supplemental materials, will be available on the same page through March 2, 2022.
About Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) is a leading beauty and wellness company, powered by a dynamic affiliate opportunity platform. The company
helps people live, look and feel their best with products that combine the best of science, technology and nature. Backed by more than 35 years of scientific research, Nu Skin develops innovative products including Nu Skin personal care,
Pharmanex nutrition and the ageLOC anti-aging brand which includes an award-winning line of beauty device systems. Nu Skin operates in approximately 50 markets worldwide in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Pacific. Rhyz Inc. is the
company's strategic investment arm that includes a collection of technology and manufacturing companies to support growth in the core Nu Skin business. Nu Skin is committed to sustainability, including global initiatives such as transitioning to
reduced and sustainable packaging for all products by 2030. The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation also strives to improve children's health, education and economic circumstances throughout the world. For more information, visit nuskin.com.
Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that represent the company's current expectations and beliefs. All statements other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws
and include, but are not limited to, statements of management's expectations regarding the company's performance, growth, shareholder value, vision, transformation, initiatives, product pipeline and product introductions, digital tools, customers
and sales leaders, affiliates, strategies and initiatives; operational improvements, projections regarding revenue, expenses, operating income, earnings per share, foreign currency fluctuations, uses of cash and other financial items; statements
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The company's financial performance and the forward-looking statements contained herein are further qualified by a detailed discussion of
associated risks set forth in the documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements set forth the company's beliefs as of the date that such information was first provided, and the company
assumes no duty to update the forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect any change except as required by law.
The following table sets forth revenue for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 for each of our reportable segments (U.S. dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended December 31, Constant- Currency
2021 2020 Change Change
Nu Skin
Mainland China $ 130,708 $ 172,442 (24 )% (26 )%
Americas 144,000 140,586 2 % 4 %
South Korea 92,528 90,384 2 % 8 %
Southeast Asia/Pacific 90,313 99,589 (9 )% (8 )%
EMEA 68,066 82,656 (18 )% (14 )%
Japan 63,215 73,132 (14 )% (6 )%
Hong Kong/Taiwan 47,816 45,864 4 % 3 %
Nu Skin other (801 ) (391 ) (105 )% (105 )%
Total Nu Skin 635,845 704,262 (10 )% (8 )%
Rhyz Investments
Manufacturing 36,360 43,364 (16 )% (16 )%
Grow Tech 957 567 69 % 69 %
Rhyz other 274 -
Total Rhyz Investments 37,591 43,931 (14 )% (14 )%
Total $ 673,436 $ 748,193 (10 )% (8 )%
The following table sets forth revenue for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 for each of our reportable segments (U.S. dollars in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, Constant- Currency
2021 2020 Change Change
Nu Skin
Mainland China $ 568,774 $ 625,538 (9 )% (15 )%
Americas 547,755 453,022 21 % 20 %
South Korea 354,252 326,478 9 % 6 %
Southeast Asia/Pacific 336,651 361,627 (7 )% (9 )%
EMEA 283,200 230,246 23 % 18 %
Japan 266,216 273,681 (3 )% -
Hong Kong/Taiwan 162,611 161,117 1 % (2 )%
Nu Skin other 1,549 (17 ) 9,212 % 9,212 %
Total Nu Skin 2,521,008 2,431,692 4 % 1 %
Rhyz Investments
Manufacturing 172,120 149,339 15 % 15 %
Grow Tech 2,104 903 133 % 133 %
Rhyz other 437 -
Total Rhyz Investments 174,661 150,242 16 % 16 %
Total $ 2,695,669 $ 2,581,934 4 % 2 %
The company's Customers and Sales Leaders statistics by segment as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 are presented in the following table:
2021 2020 % Increase (Decrease)
Customers Sales Leaders Customers Sales Leaders Customers Sales Leaders
Mainland China 315,418 17,658 381,460 21,990 (17 )% (20 )%
Americas 336,564 10,340 366,688 12,754 (8 )% (19 )%
South Korea 146,354 7,108 158,953 7,059 (8 )% 1 %
Southeast Asia/Pacific 169,601 10,386 192,622 10,588 (12 )% (2 )%
EMEA 210,414 6,124 258,587 7,063 (19 )% (13 )%
Japan 122,813 5,872 128,400 6,318 (4 )% (7 )%
Hong Kong/Taiwan 66,395 4,027 70,592 4,663 (6 )% (14 )%
Total 1,367,559 61,515 1,557,302 70,435 (12 )% (13 )%
"Customers" are persons who purchased products directly from the company during the previous three months. Our Customer numbers do not include consumers who purchase products directly from members of our sales force.
"Sales Leaders" are independent distributors, and sales employees and independent marketers in China, who achieve certain qualification requirements.
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Revenue $ 673,436 $ 748,193 $ 2,695,669 $ 2,581,934
Cost of sales 173,775 194,751 675,223 658,028
Gross profit 499,661 553,442 2,020,446 1,923,906
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses 260,831 284,129 1,068,189 1,019,494
General and administrative expenses 166,641 180,616 666,395 646,848
Restructuring and impairment expenses 51,870 - 51,870 -
Total operating expenses 479,342 464,745 1,786,454 1,666,342
Operating income 20,319 88,697 233,992 257,564
Other income (expense), net (1,883 ) 2,736 (1,533 ) (1,332 )
Income before provision for income taxes 18,436 91,433 232,459 256,232
Provision for income taxes 27,666 17,966 85,193 64,877
Net income $ (9,230 ) $ 73,467 $ 147,266 $ 191,355
Net income per share:
Basic $ (0.19 ) $ 1.44 $ 2.93 $ 3.66
Diluted $ (0.18 ) $ 1.40 $ 2.86 $ 3.63
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (000s):
Basic 49,862 50,971 50,193 52,296
Diluted 50,801 52,403 51,427 52,765
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 339,593 $ 402,683
Current investments 15,221 21,216
Accounts receivable, net 41,299 63,370
Inventories, net 399,931 314,366
Prepaid expenses and other 76,906 101,563
Total current assets 872,950 903,198
Property and equipment, net 453,674 468,181
Operating lease right-of-use assets 120,973 155,104
Goodwill 206,432 202,979
Other intangible assets, net 76,991 89,532
Other assets 175,460 138,082
Total assets $ 1,906,480 $ 1,957,076
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 49,993 $ 66,174
Accrued expenses 372,201 446,682
Current portion of long-term debt 107,500 30,000
Total current liabilities 529,694 542,856
Operating lease liabilities 88,759 112,275
Long-term debt 268,781 305,393
Other liabilities 106,474 102,281
Total liabilities 993,708 1,062,805
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Class A common stock - 500 million shares authorized, $0.001 par value, 90.6 million shares issued 91 91
Additional paid-in capital 601,703 579,801
Treasury stock, at cost - 40.7 million and 39.7 million shares (1,526,860 ) (1,461,593 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (73,896 ) (64,768 )
Retained earnings 1,911,734 1,840,740
Total stockholders' equity 912,772 894,271
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,906,480 $ 1,957,076
Non-GAAP Financial Measures: Constant-currency revenue change is a non-GAAP financial measure that removes the impact of fluctuations in foreign-currency exchange rates, thereby facilitating period-to-period
comparisons of the company's performance. It is calculated by translating the current period's revenue at the same average exchange rates in effect during the applicable prior-year period and then comparing that amount to the prior-year
period's revenue. The company believes that constant-currency revenue change is useful to investors, lenders and analysts because such information enables them to gauge the impact of foreign-currency fluctuations on the company's revenue from
Gross margin, operating margin, income tax rate, earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share growth, each excluding impairment and
restructuring charges, also are non-GAAP financial measures. Impairment and restructuring charges are not part of the ongoing operations of our underlying business. The company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to
investors, lenders and analysts because removing the impact of impairment and restructuring charges facilitates period-to-period comparisons of the company's performance. Please see the reconciliations of these items to our gross margin, operating
margin, income tax rate, earnings per share and earnings per share growth calculated under GAAP, below.
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC.
Reconciliation of Earnings Per Share Excluding Impact of Restructuring and Impairment to GAAP Earnings Per Share
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Net income $ (9,230 ) $ 73,467 $ 147,266 $ 191,335
Impact of restructuring and impairment:
Restructuring and impairment 51,870 - 51,870 -
Inventory write-off 6,656 - 6,656 -
Income tax impact 6,933 - 6,933 -
Adjusted net income $ 56,229 $ 73,467 $ 212,725 $ 191,335
Diluted earnings per share $ (0.18 ) $ 1.40 $ 2.86 $ 3.63
Diluted earnings per share, excluding restructuring and impairment impact $ 1.11 $ 1.40 $ 4.14 $ 3.63
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (000s): 50,801 52,403 51,427 52,765
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC.
Reconciliation of Earnings Per Share Growth Rate Excluding Impact of Restructuring and Impairment to GAAP Earnings Per Share
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Years Ended December 31,
2021 2020 2019
Net income $ 147,266 $ 191,335 $ 173,553
Impact of restructuring and impairment:
Restructuring and impairment 51,870 - -
Inventory write-off 6,656 - -
Income tax impact 6,933 - -
Adjusted net income $ 212,725 $ 191,335 $ 173,553
Diluted earnings per share $ 2.86 $ 3.63 $ 3.10
Diluted earnings per share, excluding restructuring and impairment impact $ 4.14 $ 3.63 $ 3.10
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (000s): 51,427 52,765 55,927
2021 annual growth rate
Earnings per share, growth rate (21 )%
Earnings per share, growth rate, excluding restructuring and impairment impact 14 %
2021 growth over 2019
Earnings per share, growth rate (8 )%
Earnings per share, growth rate, excluding restructuring and impairment impact 34 %
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC.
Reconciliation of Gross Margin Excluding Impact of Restructuring and Impairment to GAAP Gross Margin
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Gross Profit $ 499,661 $ 553,442 $ 2,020,446 $ 1,923,906
Impact of restructuring and impairment:
Inventory write-off 6,656 - 6,656 -
Adjusted Gross Profit $ 506,317 $ 553,442 $ 2,027,102 $ 1,923,906
Gross margin 74.2 % 74.0 % 75.0 % 74.5 %
Gross margin, excluding restructuring and impairment impact 75.2 % 74.0 % 75.2 % 74.5 %
Revenue $ 673,436 $ 748,193 $ 2,695,669 $ 2,581,934
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC.
Reconciliation of Operating Margin Excluding Impact of Restructuring to GAAP Operating Margin
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Operating income $ 20,319 $ 88,697 $ 233,992 $ 257,564
Impact of restructuring and impairment:
Restructuring and impairment 51,870 - 51,870 -
Inventory write-off 6,656 - 6,656 -
Adjusted operating income $ 78,845 $ 88,697 $ 292,518 $ 257,564
Operating margin 3.0 % 11.9 % 8.7 % 10.0 %
Operating margin, excluding restructuring and impairment impact 11.7 % 11.9 % 10.9 % 10.0 %
Revenue $ 673,436 $ 748,193 $ 2,695,669 $ 2,581,934
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC.
Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate Excluding Impact of Restructuring to GAAP Effective Tax Rate
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Provision for income taxes $ 27,666 $ 17,966 $ 85,193 $ 64,877
Impact of restructuring on tax provision (6,933 ) - (6,933 ) -
Provision for income taxes, excluding impact of restructuring $ 20,733 $ 17,966 $ 78,260 $ 64,877
Income before provision for income taxes $ 18,436 $ 91,433 $ 232,459 $ 256,232
Impact of restructuring and impairment:
Restructuring and impairment 51,870 - 51,870 -
Inventory write-off 6,656 - 6,656 -
Income before provision for income taxes, excluding restructuring and impairment impact $ 76,962 $ 91,433 $ 290,985 $ 256,232
Effective tax rate 150.1 % 19.6 % 36.6 % 25.3 %
Effective tax rate, excluding restructuring and impairment impact 26.9 % 19.6 % 26.9 % 25.3 %
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Last updated: Feb 16, 2022