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Exhibit 99.1
 
NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS
 
DALLAS, TX, May 10, 2012 -- Natural Health Trends Corp. (OTCQB: NHTC) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.  The Company reported sales of $9.1 million, up 75% over a year ago, and earnings per share of $0.04 for the quarter, compared to losses per share of $0.04 during the comparable period in 2011.
 
 “We are pleased with the quarterly results and the growth that our business is experiencing,” said Chris Sharng, President of Natural Health Trends. “This success can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of our field leaders and the fact that they are embracing the promotions, incentives and programs that we’ve put in place. We will build on our momentum with a robust calendar of exciting promotions and incentives geared toward attracting new members and rewarding those existing members for their hard work.”
 
About Natural Health Trends Corp.
 
Natural Health Trends Corp. is an international direct-selling and e-commerce company operating through its subsidiaries throughout Asia, North America, and Europe.  The company markets premium quality personal care products under the NHT Global brand.  Additional information can be found on the company’s website, www.naturalhealthtrendscorp.com.
 
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 -- Forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance.  Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.  Such risks and uncertainties include the risks and uncertainties detailed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 27, 2012, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.
 
 
 

 
 
NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

   
December 31,
2011
   
March 31,
2012
 
         
(Unaudited)
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,617     $ 2,758  
Restricted cash
    494       248  
Accounts receivable
    93       338  
Inventories, net
    1,089       1,008  
Other current assets
    537       646  
Total current assets
    3,830       4,998  
Property and equipment, net
    68       76  
Goodwill
    1,764       1,764  
Restricted cash
    220       225  
Other assets
    241       241  
Total assets
  $ 6,123     $ 7,304  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 2,208     $ 1,997  
Income taxes payable
    11       22  
Accrued distributor commissions
    1,177       1,271  
Other accrued expenses
    1,471       1,788  
Deferred revenue
    967       1,335  
Deferred tax liability
    148       148  
Other current liabilities
    950       974  
Total liabilities
    6,932       7,535  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Stockholders’ deficit:
               
Preferred stock
    124       124  
Common stock
    11       11  
Additional paid-in capital
    80,493       80,513  
Accumulated deficit
    (81,338 )     (80,831 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
               
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (99 )     (48 )
Total stockholders’ deficit
    (809 )     (231 )
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
  $ 6,123     $ 7,304  
 
 
 

 
 
NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2012
 
             
Net sales
  $ 5,175     $ 9,090  
Cost of sales
    1,529       2,399  
Gross profit
    3,646       6,691  
Operating expenses:
               
Distributor commissions
    1,762       3,691  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    2,030       2,437  
Depreciation and amortization
    232       12  
Total operating expenses
    4,024       6,140  
Income (loss) from operations
    (378 )     551  
Other expense, net
    (95 )     (63 )
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (473 )     488  
Income tax provision (benefit)
    7       (19 )
Net income (loss)
    (480 )     507  
Less:  Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    8        
Net income (loss) attributable to Natural Health Trends
    (472 )     507  
                 
Preferred stock dividends
    (4 )     (4 )
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Natural Health Trends
  $ (476 )   $ 503  
                 
Income (loss) per share of Natural Health Trends:
               
Basic
  $ (0.04 )   $ 0.05  
Diluted
  $ (0.04 )   $ 0.04  
                 
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
               
Basic
    10,635       10,863  
Diluted
    10,635       11,181  

 
 
Contact:

Natural Health Trends Corp.
investor.relations@nhtglobal.com

SOURCE:  Natural Health Trends Corp.