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NEWS RELEASE
 
 
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Reliv International Reports Third-Quarter Financial Results

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, November 2, 2011 – Reliv International, Inc. (NASDAQ:RELV), a maker of nutritional supplements that promote optimal health, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2011.

Net sales for the quarter were $17.3 million, a 7.3 percent decrease from the third quarter last year. Net U.S. sales totaled $14.1 million, down from third-quarter 2010 net sales of $16.0 million.

Net sales outside of the United States rose 17.7 percent in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the prior-year quarter, led by the European market where net sales more than doubled.

Net income for the third quarter of 2011 was $49,000 or $0.00 per diluted share, compared to $172,000 or $0.01 per diluted share in the 2010 third quarter. The decline in net income is primarily due to the decrease in U.S. net sales.

“We are focused on increasing sales in the United States, though we are faced with a tough economic environment,” said Robert L. Montgomery, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Reliv. “Consumer confidence is at its lowest level since early 2009, and consumers appear to be spending less as they reduce debt,” Montgomery said.

He added, “We are developing a program designed to increase our customer base quickly, with a longer-term goal of turning a percentage of these new customers into distributors who want to build a Reliv business.  Ultimately, this program should help our existing distributors expand their own sales organizations,” Montgomery said.

“We also continue to roll out our new branding initiative. We plan to strengthen our interactive marketing efforts and we continue to work on new-product development,” Montgomery said.
 
 
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“At the same time, we have a focus on reducing costs in all of our offices,” he added.  Reliv reported a reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses of $312,000 in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the prior-year quarter.

Net sales for the first nine months of 2011 were $57.0 million, which represents a 5.4 percent decrease from the same period in 2010. Reliv’s international net sales, driven by strong results in Europe, rose 8.0 percent in the first three quarters of 2011 compared with the first three quarters last year. In the United States, net sales declined 7.7 percent due to the same issues in consumer confidence that impacted sales in the third quarter.
 
 
Reliv reported net income of $728,000, or $0.06 per diluted share in the first nine months of 2011, compared to $1.1 million or $0.09 per diluted share in the same period of 2010.

Reliv’s total distributor count was 57,660 as of September 30, 2011, a reduction of 7.3 percent from the same date in 2010. New distributor enrollments for the quarter declined 12 percent from the third quarter last year.

Net cash generated from operating activities in the first nine months of 2011 totaled $2.2 million, representing an increase of $552,000 over the first nine months of 2010, primarily the result of the decrease in inventory.  Reliv had cash and cash equivalents of $7.1 million as of September 30, 2011, an 11.5 percent increase over the same date last year.


About Reliv

Reliv International, Inc., based in Chesterfield, Missouri, makes nutritional supplements that promote optimal health. Reliv supplements address essential nutrition, weight loss, athletic performance, digestive health, women’s health, anti-aging and energy and mental focus. The company also markets premium personal care products through its Relivables line. Reliv 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.


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Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
   
September 30
   
December 31
             
   
2011
   
2010
             
   
(Unaudited)
                   
Assets
                       
Current Assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 7,140,671     $ 6,331,038              
Accounts receivable, less allowances of
                           
$69,400 in 2011 and $67,100 in 2010
    274,767       291,405              
Accounts due from employees and distributors
    50,023       55,854              
Inventories
    5,206,300       5,650,790              
Other current assets
    1,199,636       916,239              
                             
Total current assets
    13,871,397       13,245,326              
                             
Other assets
    2,035,702       1,867,976              
Intangible assets, net
    1,636,147       1,785,987              
Net property, plant and equipment
    7,486,085       7,944,412              
                             
Total Assets
  $ 25,029,331     $ 24,843,701              
                             
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
                           
                             
Total current liabilities
  $ 6,837,952     $ 6,387,164              
Long-term debt, less current maturities
    3,713,188       4,150,770              
Other non-current liabilities
    261,770       375,244              
Stockholders' equity
    14,216,421       13,930,523              
                             
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 25,029,331     $ 24,843,701              
                             
                             
Consolidated Statements of Income
                           
   
Three months ended September 30
   
Nine months ended September 30
 
      2011       2010       2011       2010  
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Product sales
  $ 15,382,332     $ 16,612,215     $ 50,693,657     $ 53,559,074  
Handling & freight income
    1,927,261       2,060,849       6,300,712       6,661,873  
                                 
Net Sales
    17,309,593       18,673,064       56,994,369       60,220,947  
                                 
Costs and expenses:
                               
  Cost of products sold
    3,601,116       3,820,490       11,636,647       12,093,367  
  Distributor royalties and commissions
    6,450,155       7,011,217       21,317,105       22,560,625  
  Selling, general and administrative
    7,089,832       7,402,210       22,766,198       23,486,389  
                                 
Total Costs and Expenses
    17,141,103       18,233,917       55,719,950       58,140,381  
                                 
Income from operations
    168,490       439,147       1,274,419       2,080,566  
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest income
    7,045       12,961       32,846       35,334  
Interest expense
    (32,925 )     (52,885 )     (105,349 )     (159,336 )
Other income (expense)
    (452 )     437       13,883       21,592  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    142,158       399,660       1,215,799       1,978,156  
Provision for income taxes
    93,000       228,000       488,000       854,000  
                                 
Net Income
  $ 49,158     $ 171,660     $ 727,799     $ 1,124,156  
                                 
Earnings per common share - Basic
  $ 0.00     $ 0.01     $ 0.06     $ 0.09  
Weighted average shares
    12,416,000       12,380,000       12,436,000       12,380,000  
                                 
Earnings per common share - Diluted
  $ 0.00     $ 0.01     $ 0.06     $ 0.09  
Weighted average shares
    12,416,000       12,380,000       12,436,000       12,380,000  
                                 
Cash dividends declared per common share
  $ -     $ -     $ 0.03     $ 0.02  
 
 
 

 
 
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Net sales by Market
(in thousands)
   
Three months ended September 30,
    Change From
   
2011
   
2010
      Prior Year  
   
Amount
   
% of Net Sales
   
Amount
   
% of Net Sales
   
Amount
   
%
 
                                     
United States
  $ 14,134       81.6 %   $ 15,975       85.5 %   $ (1,841 )     -11.5 %
Australia/New Zealand
    563       3.2 %     656       3.5 %     (93 )     -14.2 %
Canada
    495       2.9 %     505       2.7 %     (10 )     -2.0 %
Mexico
    280       1.6 %     320       1.7 %     (40 )     -12.5 %
Europe
    998       5.8 %     439       2.4 %     559       127.3 %
Asia
    840       4.9 %     778       4.2 %     62       8.0 %
                                                 
Consolidated total
  $ 17,310       100.0 %   $ 18,673       100.0 %   $ (1,363 )     -7.3 %
                                                 
                                                 
Net sales by Market
                                               
(in thousands)
                                               
   
Nine months ended September 30,
   
Change From 
      2011     2010       Prior Year  
   
Amount
   
% of Net Sales
   
Amount
   
% of Net Sales
   
Amount
   
%
 
                                                 
United States
  $ 47,440       83.3 %   $ 51,378       85.3 %   $ (3,938 )     -7.7 %
Australia/New Zealand
    1,778       3.1 %     1,924       3.2 %     (146 )     -7.6 %
Canada
    1,669       2.9 %     1,634       2.7 %     35       2.1 %
Mexico
    982       1.7 %     1,107       1.9 %     (125 )     -11.3 %
Europe
    2,577       4.5 %     1,440       2.4 %     1,137       79.0 %
Asia
    2,548       4.5 %     2,738       4.5 %     (190 )     -6.9 %
                                                 
Consolidated total
  $ 56,994       100.0 %   $ 60,221       100.0 %   $ (3,227 )     -5.4 %
                                                 
                                                 
The following table sets forth, as of September 30, 2011 and 2010, 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 its 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.
Growth in the number of active distributors and Master Affiliates and above is a key factor in continuing the growth of our business.
                                                 
                                                 
Active Distributors and Master Affiliates and above by Market
                               
                                                 
   
As of 9/30/2011
   
As of 9/30/2010
   
Change in %
 
   
Total Active Distributors
   
Master Affiliates and Above
 
Total Active Distributors
   
Master Affiliates and Above
 
Total Active Distributors
   
Master Affiliates and Above
                                                 
United States
    44,900       5,920       48,520       6,730       -7.5 %     -12.0 %
Australia/New Zealand
    1,950       160       2,410       200       -19.1 %     -20.0 %
Canada
    1,350       200       1,390       180       -2.9 %     11.1 %
Mexico
    1,310       230       2,100       300       -37.6 %     -23.3 %
Europe
    3,280       360       1,860       260       76.3 %     38.5 %
Asia
    4,870       500       5,950       620       -18.2 %     -19.4 %
                                                 
Consolidated total
    57,660       7,370       62,230       8,290       -7.3 %     -11.1 %