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EXHIBIT 99

NEWS RELEASE

 

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Reliv International Reports Second-Quarter Financial Results

 

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, August 1, 2012 – Reliv International, Inc. (NASDAQ:RELV), a maker of nutritional supplements that promote optimal health, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2012.

 

Net sales for the quarter were $16.8 million, a 6.8 percent decrease from the second quarter last year. Net sales in the United States totaled $12.9 million, down from second-quarter 2011 net sales of $14.8 million. Net sales outside of the United States rose 21.6 percent in the second quarter of 2012 compared to the prior-year quarter, led by the European market where net sales more than doubled.

 

Net income for the second quarter of 2012 was $103,000 or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to $69,000 or $0.01 per diluted share in the 2011 second quarter. Income from operations for the second quarter of 2012 was $219,000 compared to $29,000 in the same quarter of 2011.

 

Net sales in Europe more than doubled to $1.74 million in the second quarter of 2012 compared to $856,000 in the prior-year second quarter. “Europe’s record-setting sales continued in the second quarter of 2012,” said Robert L. Montgomery, chairman and chief executive officer of Reliv. “Distributor leaders are emerging in Europe and expanding their distribution networks in multiple countries, and we are directing resources to support this expansion.”

 

Sales in Asia increased by 17.2 percent in the second quarter of 2012 compared to the same quarter in 2011, led by the Philippines. “The Asia-Pacific Region is a direct selling hotbed and represents a big opportunity for Reliv,” Montgomery said. “Reliv recently launched an initiative to bring a renewed focus to our operations in the region and work to capitalize on its vast potential.”

 

“In the United States, we are focusing on expanding our distributor base to increase sales,” he said. “On the product side, we are promoting new innovations such as our exclusive LunaRich™ soy powder and our healthy energy shot, 24K™, to attract new people. On the business side, we are streamlining and simplifying processes to make Reliv more attractive as an affordable home-based business opportunity. I believe these steps will help return Reliv to sales growth in the United States.”

 

Reliv reported a reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) of $386,000 for the second quarter of 2012 compared to the prior-year period. Through six months, SG&A expenses are down $1.18 million in 2012 compared to the first six months of 2011. “Our strategic initiative to maximize efficiency in operations continues to pay off,” Montgomery said. “We are successfully reducing costs to strengthen our balance sheet.”

 

 
 

 

On July 24, Reliv’s Board of Directors named Ryan A. Montgomery as President, and he will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Reliv International. Robert L. Montgomery will remain Reliv’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Ryan has served Reliv in various leadership capacities, and has excelled in every position he has held,” Robert Montgomery said. “He is prepared to champion innovations that I believe will increase Reliv sales worldwide.”

 

Net sales for the first six months of 2012 were $36.5 million, which represents an 8.0 percent decrease from the same period in 2011. Reliv’s international net sales, driven by strong results in Europe, rose 22.4 percent in the first half of 2012 compared with the first half of last year. In the United States, net sales declined 13.8 percent.

 

Reliv reported net income of $635,000, or $0.05 per diluted share in the first six months of 2012, compared to $679,000 or $0.05 per diluted share in the same period of 2011.

 

Reliv’s total distributor count was 59,230 as of June 30, 2012, an increase of 1.3 percent from the same date in 2011. Of this total, 6,420 distributorships are Master Affiliate level and above, a decrease of 7.8% when compared to the total as of June 30, 2011. Master Affiliate is the level at which distributors are eligible to earn generation royalties.

 

Net cash generated from operating activities in the first six months of 2012 totaled $1.3 million, representing a decrease of $433,000 over the first six months of 2011. Reliv had cash and cash equivalents of $5.5 million as of June 30, 2012, a decrease of $1.5 million compared to same date last year.

 

About Reliv International, Inc.
Reliv International, Inc., based in Chesterfield, Missouri, produces nutritional supplements that promote optimal nutrition along with premium skincare products. Reliv supplements address essential nutrition, weight loss, athletic performance, digestive health, women's health, anti-aging and healthy energy. The company 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.

 

--FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOLLOW –

 

 
 

 

Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
ADD THREE
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   June 30   December 31 
   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited)     
Assets          
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $5,506,016   $7,174,213 
Accounts receivable, less allowances of          
$70,600 in 2012 and $70,300 in 2011   620,934    334,828 
Accounts due from employees and distributors   237,524    43,191 
Inventories   4,919,098    4,723,773 
Other current assets   1,411,070    1,136,376 
           
Total current assets   12,694,642    13,412,381 
           
Other assets   4,122,449    1,987,213 
Intangible assets, net   1,520,639    1,597,644 
Net property, plant and equipment   7,204,402    7,421,947 
           
Total Assets  $25,542,132   $24,419,185 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity          
           
Total current liabilities  $6,996,105   $6,110,449 
Long-term debt, less current maturities   3,272,055    3,566,175 
Other non-current liabilities   269,318    256,710 
Stockholders' equity   15,004,654    14,485,851 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  $25,542,132   $24,419,185 
           

 

Consolidated Statements of Income                
   Three months ended June 30   Six months ended June 30 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Product sales  $14,894,640   $15,984,382   $32,509,480   $35,311,325 
Handling & freight income   1,886,064    2,013,540    4,014,868    4,373,451 
                     
Net Sales   16,780,704    17,997,922    36,524,348    39,684,776 
                     
Costs and expenses:                    
Cost of products sold   3,220,860    3,815,181    7,121,441    8,035,531 
Distributor royalties and commissions   6,319,613    6,746,008    13,774,773    14,866,950 
Selling, general and administrative   7,021,658    7,407,498    14,495,904    15,676,366 
                     
Total Costs and Expenses   16,562,131    17,968,687    35,392,118    38,578,847 
                     
Income from operations   218,573    29,235    1,132,230    1,105,929 
                     
Other income (expense):                    
Interest income   40,863    10,222    50,177    25,801 
Interest expense   (31,295)   (35,801)   (62,214)   (72,424)
Other income (expense)   (38,564)   83,185    (61,232)   14,335 
                     
Income before income taxes   189,577    86,841    1,058,961    1,073,641 
Provision for income taxes   87,000    18,000    424,000    395,000 
                     
Net Income  $102,577   $68,841   $634,961   $678,641 
                     
Earnings per common share - Basic  $0.01   $0.01   $0.05   $0.05 
Weighted average shares   12,507,000    12,442,000    12,499,000    12,446,000 
                     
Earnings per common share - Diluted  $0.01   $0.01   $0.05   $0.05 
Weighted average shares   12,678,000    12,444,000    12,658,000    12,449,000 
                     
Cash dividends declared per common share  $0.02   $0.03   $0.02   $0.03 

  

 
 

 

Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries            
ADD FOUR                
                 
Net sales by Market        
(in thousands)                

 

   Three months ended June 30,   Change From
 
   2012   2011    Prior Year 
   Amount   % of Net Sales   Amount   % of Net
Sales
   Amount   % 
                         
United States  $12,943    77.1%  $14,841    82.5%  $(1,898)   -12.8%
Australia/New Zealand   480    2.9%   596    3.3%   (116)   -19.5%
Canada   439    2.6%   577    3.2%   (138)   -23.9%
Mexico   271    1.6%   354    2.0%   (83)   -23.4%
Europe   1,741    10.4%   856    4.7%   885    103.4%
Asia   907    5.4%   774    4.3%   133    17.2%
                               
Consolidated total  $16,781    100.0%  $17,998    100.0%  $(1,217)   -6.8%

 

Net sales by Market
(in thousands)

 

   Six months ended June 30,   Change From  
   2012   2011    Prior Year 
   Amount   % of Net Sales   Amount   % of
Net Sales
   Amount   % 
                         
United States  $28,713    78.6%  $33,306    83.9%  $(4,593)   -13.8%
Australia/New Zealand   1,020    2.8%   1,215    3.0%   (195)   -16.0%
Canada   989    2.7%   1,175    3.0%   (186)   -15.8%
Mexico   558    1.6%   702    1.8%   (144)   -20.5%
Europe   3,335    9.1%   1,579    4.0%   1,756    111.2%
Asia   1,909    5.2%   1,708    4.3%   201    11.8%
                               
Consolidated total  $36,524    100.0%  $39,685    100.0%  $(3,161)   -8.0%

 

The following table sets forth, as of June 30, 2012 and 2011, 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 6/30/2012   As of 6/30/2011   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   42,080    4,790    45,880    5,680    -8.3%   -15.7%
Australia/New Zealand   1,940    130    2,120    150    -8.5%   -13.3%
Canada   1,320    200    1,360    190    -2.9%   5.3%
Mexico   1,800    150    1,430    220    25.9%   -31.8%
Europe   6,020    600    2,860    280    110.5%   114.3%
Asia   6,070    550    4,800    440    26.5%   25.0%
                               
Consolidated total   59,230    6,420    58,450    6,960    1.3%   -7.8%

 

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