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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended:  March 31, 2020
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________.
Commission File No. 000-24657
MANNATECH, INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Texas
 
75-2508900
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
1410 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 200, Flower Mound, Texas
 
75028
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (972) 471-7400
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
MTEX
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer x
Smaller reporting company x
Emerging Growth Company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicated by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No x 

As of April 30, 2020, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s sole class of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, was 2,389,206.



MANNATECH, INCORPORATED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain disclosures and analyses in this Form 10-Q, including information incorporated by reference, may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance, or other statements other than statements of historical fact are considered forward-looking statements and reflect only current views about future events and financial performance. Some of these forward-looking statements include statements regarding:
management’s plans and objectives for future operations;
existing cash flows being adequate to fund future operational needs;
future plans related to budgets, future capital requirements, market share growth, and anticipated capital projects and obligations;
the realization of net deferred tax assets;
the ability to curtail operating expenditures;
global statutory tax rates remaining unchanged;
the impact of future market changes due to exposure to foreign currency translations;
the possibility of certain policies, procedures, and internal processes minimizing exposure to market risk;
the impact of new accounting pronouncements on financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows;
the outcome of new or existing litigation matters;
the outcome of new or existing regulatory inquiries or investigations; and
other assumptions described in this report underlying such forward-looking statements.
Although we believe that the expectations included in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks, assumptions, and uncertainties, including those discussed below, the “Risk Factors” section in Part I, Item 1A of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated by reference herein. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results and developments could materially differ from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. For example, any of the following factors could cause actual results to vary materially from our projections:
the impact of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic;
overall growth or lack of growth in the nutritional supplements industry;
plans for expected future product development;
changes in manufacturing costs;
shifts in the mix of packs and products;
the future impact of any changes to global associate career and compensation plans or incentives or the regulations governing such plans and incentives;
the ability to attract and retain independent associates and preferred customers;
new regulatory changes that may affect operations, products or compensation plans or incentives;
the competitive nature of our business with respect to products and pricing;
publicity related to our products or network-marketing; and
the political, social, and economic climate of the countries in which we operate.
Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases or terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “approximates,” “predicts,” “projects,” "hopes," “potential,” and “continues” or other similar words or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Mannatech’s objectives, strategies, plans, goals, or targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned when considering these forward-looking statements to keep in mind these risks, assumptions, and uncertainties and any other cautionary statements in this report, as all of the forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this report.

Unless stated otherwise, all financial information throughout this report and in the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes include Mannatech, Incorporated and all of its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis and may be referred to herein as “Mannatech,” “the Company,” “its,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “their.”

Our products are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease, and any statements about our products contained in this report have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, also referred to herein as the “FDA”.

1


 PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements
MANNATECH, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
ASSETS
March 31, 2020
(unaudited)
 
December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents
$
24,489

 
$
24,762

Restricted cash
943

 
943

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $717 and $708 in 2020 and 2019, respectively
271

 
955

Income tax receivable
1,243

 
220

Inventories, net
11,545

 
10,152

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
2,947

 
2,239

Deferred commissions
1,789

 
1,758

Total current assets
43,227

 
41,029

Property and equipment, net
4,871

 
5,261

Construction in progress
973

 
865

Long-term restricted cash
4,993

 
5,295

Other assets
9,634

 
9,592

Long-term deferred tax assets, net
1,013

 
881

Total assets
$
64,711

 
$
62,923

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

Current portion of finance leases
$
80

 
$
87

Accounts payable
4,929

 
3,526

Accrued expenses
6,573

 
8,209

Commissions and incentives payable
10,233

 
9,728

Taxes payable
1,944

 
2,187

Current notes payable
1,039

 
739

Deferred revenue
5,223

 
4,416

Total current liabilities
30,021

 
28,892

Finance leases, excluding current portion
187

 
176

Deferred tax liabilities
3

 
3

Long-term notes payable
228

 
363

Other long-term liabilities
5,937

 
6,214

Total liabilities
36,376

 
35,648

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies


 


 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity:
 

 
 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding

 

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 99,000,000 shares authorized, 2,742,857 shares issued and 2,389,206 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and 2,742,857 shares issued and 2,381,131 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2019

 

Additional paid-in capital
34,063

 
34,143

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
1,797

 
(690
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
2,123

 
3,757

Treasury stock, at average cost, 353,651 shares as of March 31, 2020 and 361,726 shares as of December 31, 2019
(9,648
)
 
(9,935
)
Total shareholders’ equity
28,335

 
27,275

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
64,711

 
$
62,923

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

2


MANNATECH, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share information)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Net sales
$
36,605

 
$
37,973

Cost of sales
7,008

 
7,427

Gross profit
29,597

 
30,546

 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 

 
 

Commissions and incentives
14,889

 
15,199

Selling and administrative expenses
6,855

 
7,576

Depreciation and amortization expense
520

 
528

Other operating costs
5,322

 
6,123

Total operating expenses
27,586

 
29,426

 
 
 
 
Income from operations
2,011

 
1,120

Interest income (expense), net
50

 
(95
)
Other (expense) income, net
(208
)
 
4

Income before income taxes
1,853

 
1,029

 
 
 
 
Income tax (provision) benefit
934

 
(341
)
Net income
$
2,787

 
$
688

 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share:
 

 
 

Basic
$
1.17

 
$
0.29

Diluted
$
1.15

 
$
0.28

 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
 

 
 

Basic
2,391

 
2,396

Diluted
2,415

 
2,462


MANNATECH, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME – (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Net income
$
2,787

 
$
688

Foreign currency translations
(1,634
)
 
(441
)
Comprehensive income
$
1,153

 
$
247

 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

3


MANNATECH, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)

 
Common stock
Par value
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Retained
earnings (accumulated deficit)
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
 
Treasury
stock
 
Total
shareholders’
equity
Balance at January 1, 2019
$

 
$
33,939

 
$
(2,782
)
 
$
4,337

 
$
(10,170
)
 
$
25,324

Net income

 

 
688

 

 

 
688

Payment of cash dividends

 

 
(303
)
 

 

 
(303
)
Charge related to stock-based compensation

 
107

 

 

 

 
107

Issuance of unrestricted shares

 
(141
)
 

 

 
421

 
280

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

 
 
 
(9
)
 
(9
)
Foreign currency translations

 

 

 
(441
)
 

 
(441
)
Balance at March 31, 2019
$

 
$
33,905

 
$
(2,397
)
 
$
3,896

 
$
(9,758
)
 
$
25,646

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2020
$

 
$
34,143

 
$
(690
)
 
$
3,757

 
$
(9,935
)
 
$
27,275

Net income

 

 
2,787

 

 

 
2,787

Payment of cash dividends

 

 
(300
)
 

 

 
(300
)
Charge related to stock-based compensation

 
83

 

 

 

 
83

Issuance of unrestricted shares

 
(163
)
 

 

 
373

 
210

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

 

 
(86
)
 
(86
)
Foreign currency translations

 

 

 
(1,634
)
 

 
(1,634
)
Balance at March 31, 2020
$

 
$
34,063

 
$
1,797

 
$
2,123

 
$
(9,648
)
 
$
28,335


See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

4


MANNATECH, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net income
$
2,787

 
$
688

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
520

 
528

Non-cash operating lease expense
576

 
441

Provision for inventory losses
36

 
178

Provision for doubtful accounts
21

 
37

Loss on disposal of assets

 
62

Charge related to stock-based compensation
292

 
388

Deferred income taxes
(132
)
 
200

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 

 
 

Accounts receivable
663

 
(74
)
Income tax receivable
(1,024
)
 
49

Inventories
(1,429
)
 
(206
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
257

 
(35
)
Deferred commissions
(31
)
 
29

Other assets
(1,166
)
 
(285
)
Accounts payable
1,403

 
(844
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(1,735
)
 
(137
)
Taxes payable
(243
)
 
(117
)
Commissions and incentives payable
505

 
(1,110
)
Deferred revenue
807

 
119

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
2,107

 
(89
)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

Acquisition of property and equipment
(232
)
 
(429
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(232
)
 
(429
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

Repurchase of common stock
(86
)
 
(9
)
Payment of cash dividends
(300
)
 
(303
)
Repayment of notes payable and finance lease obligations
(458
)
 
(247
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(844
)
 
(559
)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(1,606
)
 
(426
)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(575
)
 
(1,503
)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period
31,000

 
30,584

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period
$
30,425

 
$
29,081

 
 
 
 


See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.




5


 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
 

 
 

Income taxes paid
$
362

 
$
181

Interest paid on finance leases and other financing arrangements
19

 
27

Operating lease right-of-use assets recorded upon adoption of ASC 842

 
4,638

Finance lease right-of-use assets recorded upon adoption of ASC 842

 
103

Operating lease right-of-use assets acquired in exchange for new operating lease liabilities

 
207

Finance lease right-of-use assets acquired in exchange for new finance lease liabilities
47

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.




6

MANNATECH, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




    
NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Mannatech, Incorporated (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), located in Flower Mound, Texas, was incorporated in the state of Texas on November 4, 1993 and is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “MTEX”. The Company develops, markets, and sells high-quality, proprietary nutritional supplements, topical and skin care and anti-aging products, and weight-management products. We currently sell our products into three regions: (i) the Americas (the United States, Canada and Mexico); (ii) EMEA (Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Republic of Ireland, Namibia, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom); and (iii) Asia/Pacific (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China).

Active business building associates ("independent associates" or "associates") and preferred customers purchase the Company’s products at published wholesale prices. The Company cannot distinguish products sold for personal use from other sales, when sold to associates, because it is not involved with the products after delivery, other than usual and customary product warranties and returns. Only associates are eligible to earn commissions and incentives. The Company operates a non-direct selling business in mainland China. Our subsidiary in China, Meitai Daily Necessity & Health Products Co., Ltd. (“Meitai”), is operating as a traditional retailer under a cross-border e-commerce model in China. Meitai cannot legally conduct a direct selling business in China unless it acquires a direct selling license in China.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnotes contained herein do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP to be considered “complete financial statements”. However, in the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and footnotes contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial information as of, and for, the periods presented. The Company cautions that its consolidated results of operations for an interim period are not necessarily indicative of its consolidated results of operations to be expected for its fiscal year. The December 31, 2019 consolidated balance sheet was included in the audited consolidated financial statements in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 26, 2020 (the “2019 Annual Report”), which includes all disclosures required by GAAP. Therefore, these unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company included in the 2019 Annual Report.

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced a global health emergency because of a new strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") and the risks to the international community as the virus spreads globally beyond its point of origin. In March 2020, the WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as a pandemic, which has spread throughout our international regions and continues to spread throughout the United States. We have taken steps to protect the health, safety and well-being of our customers, associates, employees, and communities by closing some offices and equipping various staff members to work remotely for an uncertain period of time.

The Company depends on an independent salesforce of distributors (“associates”) to market and sell its products to consumers. Developments such as social distancing and shelter-in-place directives could impact their ability to engage with potential and existing customers. The adverse economic effects of COVID-19 may also materially decrease demand for the Company’s products based on changes in consumer behavior or the restrictions in place by governments trying to curb the outbreak. For example, the Company has rescheduled corporate sponsored events, and in some cases, our associates have canceled sales meetings.

For some products, the Company is experiencing shortages of raw materials and ingredients. We have started to experience challenges in getting these materials and ingredients to our contract manufacturers and finished products to our distribution centers resulting from reductions in global transportation capacity. Also, due to the impacts on the global supply chain, the Company may find obstacles in shipping to our customers.

While the conditions described above are expected to be temporary, prolonged workforce disruptions, continued disruption in our supply chain and potential decreases in consumer demands may negatively impact sales in fiscal year 2020 and the Company’s overall liquidity. The full impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve and we are actively monitoring the global situation with a focus on our financial condition, liquidity, operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce.



7

MANNATECH, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements and footnotes include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the use of estimates that affect the reported value of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These estimates are based on historical experience and various other factors. The Company continually evaluates the information used to make these estimates as the business and economic environment changes. Historically, actual results have not varied materially from the Company’s estimates and the Company does not currently anticipate a significant change in its assumptions related to these estimates. However, actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

The use of estimates is pervasive throughout the consolidated financial statements, but the accounting policies and estimates considered the most significant are described in this note to the consolidated financial statements, Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company includes in its cash and cash equivalents credit card receivables due from its credit card processor, as the cash proceeds from credit card receivables are received within 24 to 72 hours. As of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, credit card receivables were $1.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, cash and cash equivalents held in bank accounts in foreign countries totaled $16.6 million and $18.2 million, respectively. The Company invests cash in liquid instruments, such as money market funds and interest-bearing deposits. The Company also holds cash in high quality financial institutions and does not believe it has an excessive exposure to credit concentration risk.

A significant portion of our cash and cash equivalent balances were concentrated within the Republic of Korea, with total net assets within this foreign location totaling $18.5 million and $19.2 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. In addition, for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, a concentrated portion of our operating cash flows were earned from operations within the Republic of Korea.  An adverse change in economic conditions within the Republic of Korea could negatively affect the Company’s results of operations.   

The Company is required to restrict cash for: (i) direct selling insurance premiums and credit card sales in the Republic of Korea; (ii) reserve on credit card sales in the United States and Canada; and (iii) the Australia building lease collateral. As of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, our total restricted cash was $5.9 million and $6.2 million, respectively.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the Company's consolidated balance sheets to the total amount presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows (in thousands):

 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
$
24,762

 
$
21,845

Current restricted cash at beginning of period
943

 
1,514

Long-term restricted cash at beginning of period
5,295

 
7,225

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
$
31,000

 
$
30,584

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
24,489

 
$
24,762

Current restricted cash at end of period
943

 
943

Long-term restricted cash at end of period
4,993

 
5,295

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period
$
30,425

 
$
31,000



8

MANNATECH, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. Receivables are created upon shipment of an order if the credit card payment is rejected or does not match the order total. As of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, receivables consisted primarily of amounts due from preferred customers and associates. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company's accounts receivable balance (net of allowance) was $0.3 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The Company periodically evaluates its receivables for collectability based on historical experience, recent account activities, and the length of time receivables are past due and writes-off receivables when they become uncollectible. At each of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company held an allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.7 million.

Inventories

Inventories consist of raw materials, finished goods, and promotional materials that are stated at the lower of cost (using standard costs that approximate average costs) or net realizable value. The Company periodically reviews inventories for obsolescence and any inventories identified as obsolete are reserved or written off.

Other Assets

At each of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, other assets were $9.6 million. These amounts primarily consisted of right-of-use assets related to office building and equipment leases, net of lease incentives, of $5.1 million and $4.8 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. See Note 8, Leases for more information on these assets. Also included in Other Assets were deposits for building leases in various locations of $2.0 million and $2.2 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Additionally, included in the March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 balances were $2.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, representing a deposit with Mutual Aid Cooperative and Consumer in the Republic of Korea, an organization established by the Republic of Korea’s Fair Trade Commission to protect consumers who participate in network marketing activities. Finally, each of the March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 balances included $0.2 million of indefinite lived intangible assets relating to the Manapol® powder trademark.

Accrued Expenses

As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, accrued expenses were $6.6 million and $8.2 million, respectively. These amounts primarily consisted of $1.6 million and $2.3 million representing employee benefits, which included accrued wages, bonus and severance as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Also included in the March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 balances were non-inventory accrued liabilities of $2.0 million and $2.2 million, respectively. Additionally, included in the March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 balances were $1.4 million and $1.7 million for the current portion of lease liabilities, respectively, and $0.8 million and $0.9 million for accrued auditing and accounting fees, respectively. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 other accrued expenses were $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

Notes Payable

Notes payable were $1.3 million and $1.1 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, as a result of funding from a capital financing agreement related to our investment in leasehold improvements, computer hardware and software and other financing arrangements. At March 31, 2020, the current portion was $1.0 million. At December 31, 2019, the current portion was $0.7 million.

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other long-term liabilities were $5.9 million and $6.2 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the balance is primarily composed of long-term operating lease obligations of $5.0 million and $4.6 million, respectively. See Note 8, Leases for more information. Additionally, as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company recorded $0.2 million in other long-term liabilities related to uncertain income tax positions (see Note 7, Income Taxes, of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report). Certain operating leases for the Company’s regional office facilities contain a restoration clause that requires the Company to restore the premises to its original condition. At each of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, accrued restoration costs related to these leases amounted to $0.3 million. At each of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company also recorded a long-term liability for estimated defined benefit obligation related to a non-U.S. defined benefit plan for its Japan operations of $0.3 million (see Note 9, Employee Benefit Plans, of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report).


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue is derived from sales of individual products and associate fees or, in certain geographic markets, starter packs. Substantially all of the Company’s product sales are made at published wholesale prices to associates and preferred customers. The Company records revenue net of any sales taxes and records a reserve for expected sales returns based on its historical experience. The Company recognizes revenue from shipped products when control of the product transfers to the customer, thus the performance obligation is satisfied. Corporate-sponsored event revenue is recognized when the event is held.
Revenues from associate fees relate to providing associates with the right to earn commissions, benefits and incentives for an annual period. Revenue from software tools included in the first contractual year is recognized over three months and revenue from associate fees is recognized over 12 months (see Contracts with Multiple Performance Obligations for recognition guidelines). Almost all orders are paid via credit card. See Note 10, Segment Information, for disaggregation of revenues by geographic segment and type.
The Company collected associate fees within the United States, Canada, South Africa, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Contracts with Multiple Performance Obligations

Orders placed by associates or preferred customers constitute our contracts. Product sales placed in the form of an automatic order contain two performance obligations: (a) the sale of the product and (b) the loyalty program. For these contracts, the Company accounts for each of these obligations separately as they are each distinct. The transaction price is allocated between the product sale and the loyalty program on a relative standalone selling price basis. Sales placed through a one-time order contain only the first performance obligation noted above - the sale of the product.

The Company provides associates with access to a complimentary three-month package for the Success TrackerTM and Mannatech+ online business tools with the first payment of an associate fee. The first payment of an associate fee contains three performance obligations: (a) the associate fee, whereby the Company provides an associate with the right to earn commissions, bonuses and incentives for a year; (b) three months of complimentary access to utilize the Success Tracker™ online tool; and (c) three months of complimentary access to utilize the Mannatech+ online business tool. The transaction price is allocated between the three performance obligations on a relative standalone selling price basis. Associates do not have complimentary access to online business tools after the first contractual period.

With regards to both of the aforementioned contracts, the Company determines the standalone selling prices based on our overall pricing objectives, taking into consideration market conditions and other factors, including the value of the contracts.

Deferred Commissions

The Company defers commissions on (i) the sales of products shipped but not received by customers by the end of the respective period and (ii) the loyalty program. Deferred commissions are incremental costs and are amortized to expense consistent with how the related revenue is recognized. Deferred commissions were $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. Of this balance, $1.3 million was amortized to commissions expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020. At March 31, 2020, deferred commissions were $1.8 million.

Deferred Revenue

The Company defers certain components of its revenue. Deferred revenue consisted of: (i) sales of products shipped but not received by customers by the end of the respective period; (ii) revenue from the loyalty program; (iii) prepaid registration fees from customers planning to attend a future corporate-sponsored event; and (iv) prepaid annual associate fees. At December 31, 2019, the Company’s deferred revenue was $4.4 million. Of this balance, $3.9 million was recognized as revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2020. At March 31, 2020, the Company’s deferred revenue was $5.2 million.


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


The Company’s customer loyalty program conveys a material right to the customer as it provides the promise to redeem loyalty points for the purchase of products, which is based on earning points through placing consecutive qualified automatic orders. The Company factors in breakage rates, which is the percentage of the loyalty points that are expected to be forfeited or expire, for purposes of revenue recognition. Breakage rates are estimated based on historical data and can be reasonably and objectively determined. The deferred revenue associated with the loyalty program at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $3.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively.
Loyalty program
(in thousands)

Loyalty deferred revenue as of January 1, 2019
$
4,231

Loyalty points forfeited or expired
(4,348
)
Loyalty points used
(9,127
)
Loyalty points vested
11,320

Loyalty points unvested
1,051

Loyalty deferred revenue as of December 31, 2019
$
3,127

Loyalty deferred revenue as of January 1, 2020
$
3,127

Loyalty points forfeited or expired
(678
)
Loyalty points used
(2,524
)
Loyalty points vested
1,959

Loyalty points unvested
1,159

Loyalty deferred revenue as of March 31, 2020
$
3,043


Sales Refund and Allowances
The Company utilizes the expected value method, as set forth by ASC 606, to estimate the sales returns and allowance liability by taking the weighted average of the sales return rates over a rolling six-month period. The Company allocates the total amount recorded within the sales return and allowance liability as a reduction of the overall transaction price for the Company’s product sales. The Company deems the sales refund and allowance liability to be a variable consideration.
Historically, sales returns have not materially changed through the years, as the majority of our customers who return their merchandise do so within the first 90 days after the original sale. Sales returns have historically averaged 1.5% or less of our gross sales. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 our sales return reserve consisted of the following (in thousands):
Sales reserve as of January 1, 2019
$
76

Provision related to sales made in current period
1,037

Adjustment related to sales made in prior periods
31

Actual returns or credits related to current period
(973
)
Actual returns or credits related to prior periods
(103
)
Sales reserve as of December 31, 2019
$
68

 
 
Sales reserve as of January 1, 2020
$
68

Provision related to sales made in current period
248

Adjustment related to sales made in prior periods
(8
)
Actual returns or credits related to current period
(179
)
Actual returns or credits related to prior periods
(55
)
Sales reserve as of March 31, 2020
$
74


Shipping and Handling Costs

The Company records inbound freight as a component of inventory and cost of sales. The Company records freight and shipping fees collected from its customers as fulfillment costs. In accordance with ASC 606-10-25-18a, freight and shipping fees are not deemed to be separate performance obligations as these activities occur before the customer receives the product.

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Commissions and Incentives

Associates earn commissions and incentives based on their direct and indirect commissionable net sales over each month of the fiscal year. The Company accrues commissions and incentives when earned by associates and pays commissions on product and pack sales on a monthly basis.

Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources and includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The Company’s comprehensive income consists of the Company’s net income, foreign currency translation adjustments from its Japan, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Colombia, Mexico and China operations, remeasurement of intercompany balances classified as equity in its Korea, Mexico, Colombia, and Cyprus operations, and changes in the pension obligation for its Japanese employees.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02") as of January 1, 2019 and applied it on a modified retrospective basis approach and elected to not adjust periods prior to January 1, 2019. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which, among other things, allowed the carry forward of the historical lease classification. This new standard requires companies to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on its balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 offers specific accounting guidance for a lessee, a lessor and sale and leaseback transactions. Lessees and lessors are required to disclose qualitative and quantitative information about leasing arrangements to enable a user of the financial statements to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The adoption increased assets, net of incentive, by $4.7 million and liabilities by $6.1 million on our consolidated balance sheets and did not have a significant impact on our consolidated statement of operations and statements of cash flows. These leases primarily relate to office buildings and office equipment. See Note 8, Leases for more information.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) ("ASU 2018-02"), which amended its standard on comprehensive income to provide an option for an entity to reclassify the stranded tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "TCJA") that was passed in December of 2017 from accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") directly to retained earnings.  The stranded tax effects result from the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities which were originally recorded in comprehensive income but whose remeasurement is reflected in the income statement.  This is a one-time amendment applicable only to the changes resulting from the TCJA. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2019. The overall financial impact of adopting this standard did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
 
Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Effective

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"). This standard adds to U.S. GAAP an impairment model (known as the current expected credit loss ("CECL") model) that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. Under the new guidance, an entity recognizes as an allowance its estimate of expected credit losses, which is intended to result in the more timely recognition of losses. Under the CECL model, entities will estimate credit losses over the entire contractual term of the instrument (considering estimated prepayments, but not expected extensions or modifications) from the date of initial recognition of the financial instrument. Measurement of expected credit losses are to be based on relevant forecasts that affect collectability. The scope of financial assets within the CECL methodology is broad and includes trade receivables from certain revenue transactions and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. Different components of the guidance require modified retrospective or prospective adoption. ASU 2019-10 deferred the effective date of ASU 2016-13 for all entities except SEC filers that are not smaller reporting companies. This standard will be effective for us as of January 1, 2023. While our review is ongoing, we believe ASU 2016-13 will only have applicability to our receivables from revenue transactions. Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when, among other criteria, it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration to which it is entitled for goods or services transferred to a customer. At the point that trade receivables are recorded, they become subject to the CECL model and estimates of expected credit losses on trade receivables over their contractual life will be required to be recorded at inception based on historical information, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company is currently evaluating whether the new guidance will have an impact on our consolidated financial statements or existing internal controls.


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Other recently issued accounting pronouncements did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.

NOTE 2: INVENTORIES

Inventories consist of raw materials, finished goods, and promotional materials. The Company provides an allowance for any slow-moving or obsolete inventories. Inventories as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Raw materials
$
2,733

 
$
2,685

Finished goods
9,512

 
8,341

Inventory reserves for obsolescence
(700
)
 
(874
)
Total
$
11,545

 
$
10,152


NOTE 3: INCOME TAXES

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company’s effective tax rate was (50.4)% and 33.2%, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company’s effective tax rate was determined based on the estimated annual effective income tax rate.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was different from the federal statutory rate due primarily to the $1.2 million benefit recorded in connection with the carryback of U.S. net operating losses as allowed by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), enacted on March 27, 2020.

Income tax related provisions of stimulus packages in foreign jurisdictions did not have a material impact to our recorded income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2020. We are evaluating the impact, if any, that stimulus packages in foreign jurisdictions may have on the Company's future operations, financial position, and liquidity in fiscal year 2020.
 
The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was different from the federal statutory rate due primarily
to the mix of earnings across jurisdictions and the associated valuation allowance recorded on losses in certain jurisdictions.

NOTE 4: EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company calculates basic Earnings per Share ("EPS") by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS also reflects the potential dilution that could occur if common stock were issued for awards outstanding under the Mannatech, Incorporated 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (as defined below).

In determining the potential dilutive effect of outstanding stock options for each of the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company used the quarterly average common stock close price of $14.23 and $18.97 per share, respectively.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, there were 2.39 million weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the basic EPS calculation. Approximately 0.02 million shares subject to options were included in the calculation resulting in 2.42 million dilutive shares used to calculate diluted EPS. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, approximately 0.3 million of the Company's stock options were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation as the effect would have been antidilutive.

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, there were 2.40 million weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the basic EPS calculation. Approximately 0.07 million shares subject to options were included in the calculation resulting in 2.46 million dilutive shares used to calculate diluted EPS. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, approximately 0.1 million shares of the Company's common stock subject to options were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation, as the effect would have been antidilutive.


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 5: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company currently has one active stock-based compensation plan, the Mannatech, Incorporated 2017 Stock Incentive Plan, which was adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board") on April 17, 2017 and was approved by its shareholders on June 8, 2017, and subsequently amended by the Board at its February 2019 special meeting, which amendment was approved by the Company's shareholders on June 11, 2019 (as amended, the "2017 Plan"). The 2017 Plan supersedes the Mannatech, Incorporated 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended, the "2008 Plan"), which was set to expire on February 20, 2018. The Board has reserved a maximum of 370,000 shares of our common stock that may be issued under the 2017 Plan (subject to adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or other changes in corporate capitalization). As of March 31, 2020, the Company had a total of 149,393 shares available for grant under the 2017 Plan, which expires on April 16, 2027.

The 2017 Plan provides for grants of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance stock and performance stock units to our employees, board members, and consultants. However, only employees of the Company and its corporate subsidiaries are eligible to receive incentive stock options. The exercise price per share for all stock options will be no less than the market value of a share of common stock on the date of grant. Any incentive stock option granted to an employee owning more than 10% of our common stock will have an exercise price of no less than 110% of our common stock’s market value on the grant date.

The majority of stock options vest over two or three years, and generally are granted with a term of ten years, or five years in the case of an incentive option granted to an employee who owns more than 10% of our common stock.

The Company records stock-based compensation expense related to granting stock options in selling and administrative expenses. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company granted no stock options. The Company recognized compensation expense as follows for the three months ended March 31 (in thousands):


 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Total gross compensation expense
$
38

 
$
108

Total tax benefit associated with compensation expense
4

 
6

Total net compensation expense
$
34

 
$
102

 
As of March 31, 2020, the Company expects to record compensation expense in the future as follows (in thousands):
 
Nine months
ending
December 31,
2020
 
Year ending December 31,
 
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
Total gross unrecognized compensation expense
$
38

 
$
8

 
$

 
$

Tax benefit associated with unrecognized compensation expense
4

 
2

 

 

Total net unrecognized compensation expense
$
34

 
$
6

 
$

 
$


NOTE 6: SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Treasury Stock

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 5,299 additional shares of its common stock outstanding.

As of March 31, 2020, the Company had 2,389,206 shares of common stock outstanding.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company repurchased 498 shares of its common stock outstanding.

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had 2,395,219 shares of common stock outstanding.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income, reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity, represents net income plus the results of certain shareholders’ equity changes not reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, such as foreign currency translation and certain pension and post-retirement benefit obligations. The after-tax components of accumulated other comprehensive income, are as follows (in thousands):

 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Pension
Postretirement
Benefit
Obligation
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income, Net
Balance as of December 31, 2019
$
3,435

 
$
322

 
$
3,757

Current-period change (1)
(1,634
)
 

 
(1,634
)
Balance as of March 31, 2020
$
1,801

 
$
322

 
$
2,123

(1)No material amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income.

Dividends

On February 14, 2020, the Board declared a dividend of $0.125 per share that was paid on March 27, 2020 to shareholders of record on March 13, 2020, for an aggregate amount of $0.3 million.

NOTE 7: LITIGATION

Administrative Proceeding

Mannatech Korea, Ltd. v. Busan Custom Office, Busan District Court, Korea

On or before April 12, 2015, Mannatech Korea, Ltd. filed a suit against the Busan Custom Office (“BCO”) to challenge BCO’s method of calculation regarding its assessment notice issued on July 11, 2013. The assessment notice included an audit of the Company’s imported goods covering fiscal years 2008 through 2012 and required the Company to pay $1.0 million for this assessment, all of which was paid in January 2014. Both parties submitted a response to the Court’s inquiry on January 15, 2016. The final hearing for the case was held on May 26, 2016 where each party presented their respective arguments. The Court set the decision hearing on October 27, 2016, and the Court decided the case in the Company’s favor. However, on November 18, 2016, BCO filed an appeal to the Busan High Court. The first hearing occurred on March 31, 2017, and the second hearing occurred on April 21, 2017. The final hearing was held on June 2, 2017. The Court issued its decision on June 30, 2017 in favor of the BCO. The Company appealed this decision on August 24, 2017. Since the appeal of the decision of the Busan High Court to the Supreme Court, there have been no further developments and the Company is still awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court. This matter remains open.

Insured Litigation - Product Liability

Meeja Kim, et al., v. Mannatech Korea and Eunbee Cho, Seoul Southern District Court 2020-Gadan-216374
On March 4, 2020, a complaint was filed against Mannatech Korea. Mannatech Korea was served on March 10, 2020. The plaintiffs are the surviving spouse and three children (the “Plaintiffs”) of Kong Seokhwan, a cancer patient who died in October 2017. The Plaintiffs allege that co-defendant and former independent Mannatech associate, Eunbee Cho, instructed the deceased to take the Company’s products as treatment for cancer. Eunbee Cho was found guilty of fraud and began serving a sentence of one year and six months in November 2019. The Plaintiffs are seeking damages in the amount of 110 million KRW (USD $90,000.00) plus interest of 12% per year. Mannatech Korea has engaged local counsel to defend this matter. Court hearings have been delayed due to COVID-19. It is not possible at this time to predict whether the Company will incur any liability, or to estimate the ranges of damages, if any, which may be incurred in connection with this matter. However, Mannatech Korea believes it has a valid defense and will vigorously defend this claim. This matter remains open.


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Ruiguo Ma v. MTEX Hong Kong Limited and Beili Guan, Case No. 2019-Jin-0116-Civil-2339, Binhai New District Court, Tianjin, China
On or before September 2, 2019, the Company received service of process of the above-captioned matter. Ruiguo Ma, (the "Plaintiff") is alleging that his child suffered tooth decay after consuming Mannatech's MannaBears product and underwent several surgeries. The Plaintiff is seeking damages of approximately $50,000 USD. The Company has engaged local counsel to defend this case. The Company has provided notice to its insurance carrier. At this time the potential damages do not meet the deductible; therefore, the case has not been tendered to the carrier. The first hearing occurred on September 11, 2019, and the second hearing occurred on October 30, 2019, where each party presented their respective arguments. Court hearings and judgments are postponed due to COVID-19. The Company anticipates a judgment in the second quarter of 2020.

Litigation in General

The Company has incurred several claims in the normal course of business. The Company believes such claims can be resolved without any material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

The Company maintains certain liability insurance; however, certain costs of defending lawsuits are not covered by or only partially covered by its insurance policies, including claims that are below insurance deductibles. Additionally, insurance carriers could refuse to cover certain claims, in whole or in part. The Company accrues costs to defend itself from litigation as they are incurred.

The outcome of litigation is uncertain, and despite management’s views of the merits of any litigation, or the reasonableness of the Company’s estimates and reserves, the Company’s financial statements could nonetheless be materially affected by an adverse judgment. The Company believes it has adequately reserved for the contingencies arising from current legal matters where an outcome was deemed to be probable, and the loss amount could be reasonably estimated.

NOTE 8: LEASES

Adoption of ASC Topic 842, Leases

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC Topic 842, Leases, ("ASC Topic 842") using the modified retrospective approach, which was applied to historical leases that were still effective as of January 1, 2019. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2019, are presented in accordance with ASC Topic 842, while prior period amounts are reported in accordance with historical accounting treatment under ASC Topic 840, Leases, ("ASC Topic 840"). In accordance with the adoption of ASC Topic 842, the Company now records a net operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") asset and operating lease liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for all operating leases with a contract term in excess of 12 months or a net present value more than corporate capitalization thresholds. Prior to the adoption of ASC Topic 842, these same leases were treated as operating leases under ASC Topic 840 and therefore were not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. There was no impact to retained earnings and no significant impact on the Consolidated Statements of Operations or the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as a result of adopting ASC Topic 842.

Lease Recognition

The Company has entered into contractual lease arrangements to rent office space and other office equipment from third-party lessors. If a contract conveys the right to control the use of identified Property, Plant and Equipment (an identified asset) for a period of time in exchange for consideration, the Company considers the contract to be a lease, or to contain a lease, in accordance with ASC Topic 842. ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make future lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease liabilities and financing lease liabilities are recorded at the present value of lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The related ROU assets are recorded on the same date at the amount of the initial liability, adjusted for incentives received, prepayments made to the lessor, and any initial direct costs incurred, as applicable. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company recognizes lease expense for these short-term leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company accounts for lease components, such as office space, separately from the non-lease components, such as maintenance service fees, based on estimated costs from the vendor. The Company uses the implicit interest rate when readily determinable; however, most of the Company's lease agreements do not provide an implicit interest rate. As such, the Company determines the present value of future lease payments using the incremental borrowing rate available at the commencement date of the contract, or as of January 1, 2019 in the case of existing leases at adoption of ASC 842. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate available to the Company for a fully collateralized, fully amortizing loan, with the same term as the lease. ROU assets related to operating leases also include any lease incentives received in the recognition of the present value of future lease payments. Certain of the Company's leases may also include escalation clauses or options to extend or terminate the lease. These options are

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included in the present value recorded for the leases when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. None of the Company’s current leases contain guarantees of residual value. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease costs represent the straight-line lease expense of ROU assets and short-term leases. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception of the contract. Resulting operating lease assets are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of "Other assets" with offsetting liabilities recorded as a component of "Accrued expenses" and "Other long-term liabilities". Finance lease assets are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of “Property and equipment, net” with related liabilities recorded as “Current portion of finance leases” or as “Finance leases, excluding current portion”. As of March 31, 2020, the Company has seven financing leases, all of which pertain to certain equipment used in the business. In general, the Company’s operating leases relate to office space used in the Company’s operations, including its headquarters in Flower Mound, Texas, as well as office space in other locations around the globe in which the Company does business.

    
As of March 31, 2020 and 2019 our leased assets and liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
Leases
Classification
 
March 31, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
Right-of-use assets
 
 
 
 
 
    Operating leases
Other assets
 
$
5,060

 
$
4,812

    Finance leases
Property and equipment, net
 
362

 
136

Total right-of-use assets
 
 
$
5,422

 
$
4,948

 
 
 
 
 
 
Lease liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Current portion
 
 
 
 
 
    Operating leases
Accrued expenses
 
$
1,386

 
$
1,836

    Finance leases
Current portion of finance leases
 
80

 
81

Long-term
 
 
 
 
 
    Operating leases
Other long-term liabilities
 
5,009

 
4,618

    Finance leases
Finance leases, excluding current portion
 
187

 
73

Total leased liabilities
 
 
$
6,662

 
$
6,608


We incurred the following lease costs related to our operating and finance leases (in thousands):
Lease Cost
Classification
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
Operating lease cost
Other operating cost
 
$
616

 
$
755

Finance lease cost
 
 
 
 
 
   Amortization of leased assets
Depreciation and amortization
 
22

 
23

   Interest on lease liabilities
Interest expense
 
4

 
2

Total lease cost
 
 
$
642

 
$
780


For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 cash paid amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities included (in thousands):
Lease Payments
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
 
 
 
 
   Operating cash flows from operating leases
 
$
559

 
$
755

   Financing cash flows from finance leases
 
47

 
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As of March 31, 2020 future minimum lease payments on operating and financing leases were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
March 31, 2020
Maturity of lease liabilities
 
Operating Leases
 
Financing Leases
Remaining 2020
 
$
1,258

 
$
77

2021
 
1,585

 
100

2022
 
1,161

 
74

2023
 
604

 
45

2024
 
612

 
21

Thereafter
 
2,139

 
1

Total minimum lease payments
 
$
7,359

 
$
318

Imputed interest
 
(964
)
 
(52
)
Present value of minimum lease payments
 
$
6,395

 
$
266

    
Lease term and discount rates related to the Company's leases are as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
Operating leases
 
 
 
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
 
6.1

7.1

Weighted-average discount rate
 
4.3
%
4.7
%
 
 
 
 
Financing leases
 
 
 
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
 
3.4

2.3

Weighted-average discount rate
 
5.6
%
6.9
%




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MANNATECH, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 9: FAIR VALUE

The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain financial assets and to determine fair value disclosures.

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (Topic 820) of the FASB establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires the use of observable market data, when available, and prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value in the following categories:
Level 1 – Quoted unadjusted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations in which all observable inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.
Level 3 – Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable, including assumptions developed by the Company.
The primary objective of the Company’s investment activities is to preserve principal while maximizing yields without significantly increasing risk. The investment instruments held by the Company are money market funds and interest-bearing deposits for which quoted market prices are readily available. The Company considers these highly liquid investments to be cash equivalents. These investments are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets. The Company does not have any material financial liabilities that were required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2020.  The table below presents the recorded amount of financial assets measured at fair value (in thousands) on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

March 31, 2020
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money Market Funds – JPMorgan Chase, US
$
5,089

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,089

Interest bearing deposits – various banks
9,708

 

 

 
9,708

Total assets
$
14,797

 
$

 
$

 
$
14,797

Amounts included in:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
9,740

 
$

 
$

 
$
9,740

Restricted cash
679

 

 

 
679

Long-term restricted cash
4,378

 

 

 
4,378

Total
$
14,797

 
$

 
$

 
$
14,797



December 31, 2019
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money Market Funds – Fidelity, US
$
5,000

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,000

Interest bearing deposits – various banks
8,962

 
$

 
$

 
8,962

Total assets
$
13,962

 
$

 
$

 
$
13,962

Amounts included in:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
8,636

 
$

 
$

 
$
8,636

Restricted cash
679

 

 

 
679

Long-term restricted cash
4,647

 

 

 
4,647

Total
$
13,962

 
$

 
$

 
$
13,962



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MANNATECH, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 10: SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company's sole reporting segment is one where we sell proprietary nutritional supplements, skin care and anti-aging products, and weight-management and fitness products through network marketing distribution channels operating in twenty-four countries. Each of the business units sells similar packs (with the exception of the United States, Canada, South Africa, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom, where packs have been replaced with associate fees, see Note 1, Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) and products and possesses similar economic characteristics, such as selling prices and gross margins. In each country, the Company markets its products and pays commissions and incentives in similar market environments. The Company’s management reviews its financial information by country and focuses its internal reporting and analysis of revenues by pack sales and associate fees and product sales. The Company sells its products through its independent associates who occupy positions in our network and distribute products through similar distribution channels in each country. No single independent associate has ever accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated net sales. The Company also operates a non-direct selling business in mainland China. Our subsidiary in China, Meitai, is operating as a traditional retailer under a cross-border e-commerce model. Meitai cannot legally conduct a direct selling business in China unless it acquires a direct selling license in China.

The Company operates facilities in twelve countries and sells product in twenty-five countries around the world. These facilities are located in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, the Republic of Korea (South Korea), Taiwan, South Africa, Mexico, Hong Kong, Singapore and China. Each facility services different geographic areas. We currently sell our products in three regions: (i) the Americas (the United States, Canada and Mexico); (ii) EMEA (Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Republic of Ireland, Namibia, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom); and (iii) Asia/Pacific (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China).

Consolidated net sales shipped to customers in these regions, along with pack or associate fee and product information for the three months ended March 31, were as follows (in millions, except percentages):

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Region
2020
 
2019
Americas
$
11.7

 
32.0
%
 
$
11.9

 
31.3
%
Asia/Pacific
21.4

 
58.5
%
 
22.8

 
60.0
%
EMEA
3.5

 
9.5
%
 
3.3

 
8.7
%
Totals
$
36.6

 
100.0
%
 
$
38.0

 
100.0
%
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Consolidated product sales
$
35.9

 
$
37.2

Consolidated pack sales and associate fees
0.5

 
0.6

Consolidated other
0.2

 
0.2

Consolidated total net sales
$
36.6

 
$
38.0

 


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MANNATECH, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Long-lived assets, which include property and equipment and construction in process for the Company and its subsidiaries, as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, reside in the following regions, as follows (in millions):
Region
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Americas
$
4.8

 
$
5.1

Asia/Pacific
1.0

 
1.0

EMEA

 

Total
$
5.8

 
$
6.1


Inventory balances, which consist of raw materials, finished goods, and promotional materials, as offset by the allowance for slow moving or obsolete inventories, reside in the following regions (in millions):
Region
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Americas
$
5.5

 
$
5.4

Asia/Pacific
4.8

 
3.8

EMEA
1.2

 
1.0

Total
$
11.5

 
$
10.2


NOTE 11: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On April 10, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds of $2,243,687 (the “Loan”) under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The PPP was established under the recent CARES Act and is administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Loan to the Company was made through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A., the Company’s existing banker (the “Lender”). At the time the Company applied for and received the Loan, the Company planned to use the Loan proceeds for covered payroll costs, rent and utilities in accordance with the relevant terms and conditions of the CARES Act. After the Company received the proceeds of the Loan, the SBA provided subsequent guidance interpreting the PPP. Based on such subsequent guidance, the Company made the determination to repay the Loan in full, which it did on April 30, 2020.




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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion is intended to assist in the understanding of our consolidated financial position and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019, and should be read in conjunction with Item 1 “Financial Statements” in Part I of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Item 1A “Risk Factors” in Part II of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and Item 1A “Risk Factors” in Part I of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Unless stated otherwise, all financial information presented below, throughout this report, and in the consolidated financial statements and related notes includes Mannatech and all of our subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.  To supplement our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, we disclose certain adjusted financial measures which we refer to as Constant dollar (“Constant dollar”) measures, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section herein for a description of how such Constant dollar measures are determined.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Mannatech is a global wellness solution provider, which was incorporated and began operations in November 1993. We develop and sell innovative, high quality, proprietary nutritional supplements, topical and skin care and anti-aging products, and weight-management products that target optimal health and wellness. We currently sell our products in three regions: (i) the Americas (the United States, Canada and Mexico); (ii) Europe/the Middle East/Africa (“EMEA”) (Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Republic of Ireland, Namibia, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom); and (iii) Asia/Pacific (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China).

We conduct our business as a single operating segment and primarily sell our products through a network of approximately 166,000 active associates and preferred customer positions held by individuals that purchased our products and/or packs or paid associate fees during the last 12 months, who we refer to as current associates and preferred customers. New pack sales and the receipt of new associate fees in connection with new positions in our network are leading indicators for the long-term success of our business. New associate or preferred customer positions are created in our network when our associate fees are paid or packs and products are purchased for the first time under a new account. We operate as a seller of nutritional supplements, topical and skin care and anti-aging products, and weight-management products through our network marketing distribution channels operating in 25 countries and direct e-commerce retail in China. We review and analyze net sales by geographical location and by packs and products on a consolidated basis. Each of our subsidiaries sells similar products and exhibits similar economic characteristics, such as selling prices and gross margins.

Because we sell our products through network marketing distribution channels, the opportunities and challenges that affect us most are: recruitment of new and retention of current associates and preferred customers that occupy sales or purchasing positions in our network; entry into new markets and growth of existing markets; niche market development; new product introduction; and investment in our infrastructure. Our subsidiary in China, Meitai, is currently operating as a traditional retailer under a cross-border e-commerce model. Meitai cannot legally conduct a direct selling business in China until it acquires a direct selling license in China.

The Company maintains a corporate website at www.mannatech.com.

Current Economic Conditions and Recent Developments

Overall net sales decreased $1.4 million, or 3.6%, to $36.6 million, during the three months ended March 31, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, our net sales declined 0.5% on a Constant dollar basis (see Non-GAAP Measures, below); unfavorable foreign exchange caused a $1.2 million decrease in GAAP net sales as compared to the same period in 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, our operations outside of the Americas accounted for approximately 68.0% and 68.7%, respectively, of our consolidated net sales.

The net sales comparisons for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were primarily affected by the worldwide spread of COVID-19 resulting in a decrease in the number of product orders.
The number of product orders decreased by 2.6% to 210,567 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, as compared to 216,154 during the same period in 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the average product order value increased 1.1%, to $183, as compared to $181 for the same period in 2019.
The number of packs sold to, and associate fees paid by, new and continuing independent associates and preferred customers decreased 7.8% during the first quarter of 2020 to 22,354, as compared to 24,348 during the same period in 2019. The average value of packs and associate fees decreased to $20 for the first quarter of 2020, as compared to $23 for the same period in 2019.


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We have started to experience challenges in getting raw materials and ingredients to our contract manufacturers and finished products to our distribution centers resulting from reductions in global transportation capacity. We have taken steps to protect the health, safety and well-being of our customers, associates, employees, and communities by closing some offices and equipping various staff members to work remotely for an uncertain period of time. The full impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve and we are actively monitoring the global situation with a focus on our financial condition, liquidity, operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce.

Excluding the effects due to the translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars, net sales would have decreased $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. These adjusted net sales expressed in Constant dollars are a non-GAAP financial measure discussed in further detail below.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

The table below summarizes our consolidated operating results in dollars and as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands, except percentages):

 
2020
 
2019
 
Change from
2019 to 2020
 
Total
dollars
 
% of
net sales
 
Total
dollars
 
% of
net sales
 
Dollar
 
Percentage
Net sales
$
36,605

 
100.0
 %
 
$
37,973

 
100.0
 %
 
$
(1,368
)
 
(3.6
)%
Cost of sales
7,008

 
19.1
 %
 
7,427

 
19.6
 %
 
(419
)
 
(5.6
)%
Gross profit
29,597

 
80.9
 %
 
30,546

 
80.4
 %
 
(949
)
 
(3.1
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions and incentives
14,889

 
40.7
 %
 
15,199

 
40.0
 %
 
(310
)
 
(2.0
)%
Selling and administrative expenses
6,855

 
18.7
 %
 
7,576

 
20.0
 %
 
(721
)
 
(9.5
)%
Depreciation and amortization expense
520

 
1.4
 %
 
528

 
1.4
 %
 
(8
)
 
(1.5
)%
Other operating costs
5,322

 
14.5
 %
 
6,123

 
16.1
 %
 
(801
)
 
(13.1
)%
Total operating expenses
27,586

 
75.4
 %
 
29,426

 
77.5
 %
 
(1,840
)
 
(6.3
)%
Income from operations
2,011

 
5.5
 %
 
1,120

 
2.9
 %
 
891

 
79.6
 %
Interest income (expense)
50

 
0.1
 %
 
(95
)
 
(0.3
)%
 
145

 
152.6
 %
Other income (expense), net
(208
)
 
(0.6
)%
 
4

 
 %
 
(212
)
 
(5,300.0
)%
Income before income taxes
1,853

 
5.1
 %
 
1,029

 
2.7
 %
 
824

 
80.1
 %
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
934

 
2.6
 %
 
(341
)
 
(0.9
)%
 
1,275

 
(373.9
)%
Net income
$
2,787

 
7.6
 %
 
$
688

 
1.8
 %
 
$
2,099

 
305.1
 %






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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, we disclose operating results that have been adjusted to exclude the impact of changes due to the translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars, including changes in: Net Sales, Gross Profit, and Income from Operations. We refer to these adjusted financial measures as Constant dollar items, which are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these measures provide investors an additional perspective on trends. To exclude the impact of changes due to the translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars, we calculate current year results and prior year results at a constant exchange rate, which is the prior year’s rate. Currency impact is determined as the difference between actual growth rates and constant currency growth rates.
Three-month period ended
(in millions, except percentages)
March 31, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
 
Constant $ Change
 
GAAP
Measure:
Total $
 
Non-GAAP
Measure:
Constant $
 
GAAP
Measure:
Total $
 
Dollar
 
Percent
Net sales
$
36.6

 
$
37.8

 
$
38.0

 
$
(0.2
)
 
(0.5
)%
Product
35.9

 
37.0

 
37.2

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.5
)%
Pack sales and associate fees
0.5

 
0.5

 
0.6

 
(0.1
)
 
(16.7
)%
Other
0.2

 
0.2

 
0.2

 

 
 %
Gross profit
29.6

 
30.5

 
30.5

 

 
 %
Income from operations
2.0

 
2.3

 
1.1

 
1.2

 
109.1
 %

Net Sales

Consolidated net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2020 decreased by $1.4 million, or 3.6%, to $36.6 million as compared to $38.0 million for the same period in 2019.

Net Sales in Dollars and as a Percentage of Consolidated Net Sales

Consolidated net sales by region for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows (in millions, except percentages):
Region
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
Americas
$
11.7

 
32.0
%
 
$
11.9

 
31.3
%
Asia/Pacific
21.4

 
58.5
%
 
22.8

 
60.0
%
EMEA
3.5

 
9.5
%
 
3.3

 
8.7
%
Total
$
36.6

 
100.0
%
 
$
38.0

 
100.0
%

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, net sales in the Americas decreased by $0.2 million, or 1.7%, to $11.7 million, as compared to $11.9 million for the same period in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to a 31.1% decline in the number of active independent associates and preferred customers, which was partially offset by a 43.2% increase in revenue per active independent associate and preferred customer.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, our operations outside of the Americas accounted for approximately 68% of our consolidated net sales, whereas in the same period in 2019, our operations outside of the Americas accounted for approximately 68.7% of our consolidated net sales.


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For the three months ended March 31, 2020, Asia/Pacific net sales decreased by $1.4 million, or 6.1%, to $21.4 million, as compared to $22.8 million for the same period in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to a 10.9% decrease in the number of active independent associates and preferred customers, which was partially offset by a 6.3% increase in revenue per active independent associate and preferred customer. Foreign currency exchange had the effect of decreasing revenue by $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. The currency impact is primarily due to the weakening of the Korean Won, Australian Dollar, Chinese Yuan (Renminbi), New Zealand Dollar, and Singapore Dollar, which was partially offset by the strengthening of the Japanese Yen, Hong Kong Dollar and Taiwanese Dollar.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, EMEA net sales increased by $0.2 million, or 6.1%, to $3.5 million, as compared to $3.3 million for the same period in 2019. This increase was primarily due to a 17.4% increase in revenue per active independent associate and preferred customer, which was partially offset by a 9.5% decrease in the number of active independent associates and preferred customers. Foreign currency exchange had the effect of decreasing revenue by $0.2 million for the three-month period ending March 31, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019.  The currency impact is primarily due to the weakening of the South Africa Rand, the British Pound, and the Euro.



Our total sales and sales mix could be influenced by any of the following:

the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic;
changes in our sales prices;
changes in shipping fees;
changes in consumer demand;
changes in the number of independent associates and preferred customers;
changes in competitors’ products;
changes in economic conditions;
changes in regulations;
announcements of new scientific studies and breakthroughs;
introduction of new products;
discontinuation of existing products;
adverse publicity;
changes in our commissions and incentives programs;
direct competition; and
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

    
Our sales mix for the three months ended March 31, was as follows (in millions, except percentages):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
Change
 
2020
 
2019
 
Dollar
 
Percentage
Consolidated product sales
$
35.9

 
$
37.2

 
$
(1.3
)
 
(3.5
)%
Consolidated pack sales and associate fees
0.5

 
0.6

 
(0.1
)
 
(16.7
)%
Consolidated other
0.2

 
0.2

 

 
 %
Total consolidated net sales
$
36.6

 
$
38.0

 
$
(1.4
)
 
(3.7
)%


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Product Sales

Our product sales are made to our independent associates and preferred customers at published wholesale prices.

Product sales for the three months ended March 31, 2020 decreased by $1.3 million, or 3.5%, as compared to the same period in 2019. The decrease in product sales was primarily due to a decrease in the number of orders partially offset by an increase in the average order value. The average order value for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $183, as compared to $181 for the same period in 2019. The number of orders processed during the three months ended March 31, 2020 decreased by 2.6%, as compared to the same period in 2019.

Pack Sales and Associate Fees

The Company collects associate fees in lieu of selling packs in certain markets. Associate fees are paid annually by new and continuing associates to the Company, which entitle them to earn commissions, benefits and incentives for that year. The Company collected associate fees in lieu of pack sales within the United States, Canada, South Africa, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

In Korea and Mexico, packs may still be purchased by our associates who wish to build a Mannatech business. We also do not collect associate fees or sell packs in our non-direct selling business in mainland China. These packs contain products that are discounted from both the published retail and associate prices. There are several pack options available to our associates. In certain of these markets, pack sales are completed during the final stages of the registration process and can provide new associates with valuable training and promotional materials, as well as products for resale to retail customers, demonstration purposes, and personal consumption. Business-building associates in these markets can also purchase an upgrade pack, which provides the associate with additional promotional materials.

The dollar amount of pack sales and associate fees associated with new and continuing independent associate positions held by individuals in our network was as follows, for the three months ended March 31, (in millions, except percentages):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
Change
 
2020
 
2019
 
Dollar
 
Percentage
New
$
0.1

 
$
0.2

 
$
(0.1
)
 
(50.0
)%
Continuing
0.4

 
0.4

 

 
 %
Total
$
0.5

 
$
0.6

 
$
(0.1
)
 
(16.7
)%

Total pack sales and associate fees for the three months ended March 31, 2020 decreased by $0.1 million, or 16.7%, to $0.5 million, as compared to $0.6 million for the same period in 2019. Average pack and associate fee value for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $20, as compared to $23 for the same period in 2019. The total number of packs and associate fees sold decreased by 1,994, or 8.2%, to 22,354 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019.

Pack sales and associate fees correlate to new associate positions held by individuals in our network when a starter pack or associate fee is purchased and to continuing associate positions held by individuals in our network when an upgrade pack or renewal associate fee is purchased. However, there is no direct correlation between product sales and the number of new and continuing associate positions and preferred customer positions held by individuals in our network because associates and preferred customers utilize products at different volumes.


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During 2019 and continuing into 2020, we took the following actions to recruit and retain associates and preferred customers:
registered our most popular products with the appropriate regulatory agencies in all countries of operations;
rolled out new products;
continued an aggressive marketing and educational campaign;
continued to strengthen compliance initiatives;
concentrated on publishing results of research studies and clinical trials related to our products;
initiated additional incentives;
continued to explore new advertising and educational tools to broaden name recognition; and
implemented changes to our global associate career and compensation plan.

The approximate number of new and continuing active independent associates and preferred customers who purchased our packs or products or paid associate fees during the twelve months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

 
2020
 
2019
New
80,000

 
48.2
%
 
88,000

 
43.3
%
Continuing
86,000

 
51.8
%
 
115,000

 
56.7
%
Total
166,000

 
100.0
%
 
203,000

 
100.0
%

As COVID-19 spread into our markets, recruitment of new independent associates and preferred customers decreased 8.2% in the first quarter of 2020, as compared to the first quarter of 2019. The number of new independent associate and preferred customer positions held by individuals in our network for the first quarter of 2020 was approximately 18,687, as compared to 20,363 for the same period in 2019.

Other Sales

Other sales consisted of: (i) sales of promotional materials; (ii) monthly fees collected for the Success Tracker™ and Mannatech+ customized electronic business-building and educational materials, databases and applications; (iii) training and event registration fees; and (iv) a reserve for estimated sales refunds and returns. Promotional materials, training, database applications and business management tools support our independent associates, which in turn helps stimulate product sales.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, other sales were $0.2 million.

Gross Profit

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, gross profit decreased by $0.9 million, or 3.1%, to $29.6 million, as compared to $30.5 million for the same period in 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 80.9%, as compared to 80.4% for the same period in 2019 due to improved product costs.

Commissions and Incentives

Commission expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 decreased by 4.2%, or $0.6 million, to $14.3 million, as compared to $14.9 million for the same period in 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, commissions as a percentage of net sales decreased to 39.1% from 39.3% for the same period in 2019.

Incentive costs for the three months ended March 31, 2020 increased by 112.2%, or $0.3 million, to $0.6 million, as compared to $0.3 million for the same period in 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, incentives as a percentage of net sales increased to 1.6% from 0.7% for the same period in 2019.


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Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses include a combination of both fixed and variable expenses. These expenses consist of compensation and benefits for employees, temporary and contract labor and marketing-related expenses, such as the costs related to hosting our corporate-sponsored events.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, selling and administrative expenses decreased by $0.7 million, or 9.5%, to $6.9 million, as compared to $7.6 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease in selling and administrative expenses consisted of a $0.7 million decrease in payroll costs. Selling and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, for the three months ended March 31, 2020 decreased to 18.7% from 20.0% for the same period in 2019.

Other Operating Costs

Other operating costs include accounting/legal/consulting fees, travel and entertainment expenses, credit card processing fees, off-site storage fees, utilities, bad debt and other miscellaneous operating expenses. Changes in other operating costs are associated with the changes in our net sales.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, other operating costs decreased by $0.8 million, or 13.1%, to $5.3 million, as compared to $6.1 million for the same period in 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, other operating costs as a percentage of net sales decreased to 14.5% from 16.1% for the same period in 2019. The decrease in operating costs was primarily due to a $0.3 million decrease in office expenses, a $0.3 million decrease in legal and consulting fees and a $0.2 million decrease in travel and entertainment.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

Depreciation and amortization expense was $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

Other Income (Expense), Net

Due to foreign exchange gains and losses, other expense was $208,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and other income was $4,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019.


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Income Tax Benefit (Provision)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes include current and deferred income taxes for both our domestic and foreign operations. Our statutory income tax rates by jurisdiction are as follows, for the three months ended March 31:

Country
2020
 
2019
Australia
30.0
%
 
30.0
%
Canada
26.5
%
 
26.5
%
China(1)
5.0
%
 
25.0
%
Colombia(2)
33.0
%
 
33.0
%
Cyprus
12.5
%
 
12.5
%
Denmark
22.0
%
 
22.0
%
Gibraltar
10.0
%
 
10.0
%
Hong Kong
16.5
%
 
16.5
%
Japan
34.6
%
 
30.2
%
Mexico
30.0
%
 
30.0
%
Norway
23.0
%
 
23.0
%
Republic of Korea
22.0
%
 
22.0
%
Russia(3)
20.0
%
 
20.0
%
Singapore
17.0
%
 
17.0
%
South Africa
28.0
%
 
28.0
%
Sweden
22.0
%
 
22.0
%
Switzerland(4)
9.2
%
 
9.2
%
Taiwan
20.0
%
 
20.0
%
Ukraine(5)
18.0
%
 
18.0
%
United Kingdom
19.0
%
 
19.0
%
United States
23.8
%
 
23.8
%
(1)For 2020, the Company qualifies for a reduced 5% tax rate in China as a Small Low Profit Enterprise.
(2)On November 1, 2019, the Company suspended operations in Colombia, but maintains the legal entity, Mannatech Colombia SAS.
(3)On August 1, 2016, the Company established a legal entity in Russia called Mannatech RUS Ltd., but currently does not operate in Russia.
(4)On July 1, 2019, the Company suspended operations in Switzerland, but maintains the legal entity.
(5)On March 21, 2014, the Company suspended operations in the Ukraine, but maintains the legal entity, Mannatech Ukraine LLC.

Income from our international operations is subject to taxation in the countries in which we operate. Although we may receive foreign income tax credits that would reduce the total amount of income taxes owed in the United States, we may not be able to fully utilize our foreign income tax credits in the United States.

We use the recognition and measurement provisions of the FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“Topic 740”), to account for income taxes. The provisions of Topic 740 require a company to record a valuation allowance when the “more likely than not” criterion for realizing net deferred tax assets cannot be met. Furthermore, the weight given to the potential effect of such evidence should be commensurate with the extent to which it can be objectively verified. As a result, we reviewed the operating results, as well as all of the positive and negative evidence related to realization of such deferred tax assets to evaluate the need for a valuation allowance in each tax jurisdiction.

The provision for income taxes is directly related to our profitability and changes in the taxable income among countries of operation. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company’s effective tax rate was -50.4% and 33.2%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was different from the federal statutory rate due primarily to the $1.2 million benefit recorded in connection with the carryback of U.S. net operating losses, as allowed by the provisions of the CARES Act, enacted March 27, 2020.

Income tax related provisions of stimulus packages in foreign jurisdictions did not have a material impact to our recorded income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2020. We are evaluating the impact, if any, that stimulus packages in foreign jurisdictions may have on our future operations, financial position, and liquidity in fiscal year 2020.


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The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was different from the federal statutory rate due primarily to the mix of earnings across jurisdictions and the associated valuation allowance recorded on losses in certain jurisdictions.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash and Cash Equivalents

As of March 31, 2020, our cash and cash equivalents decreased by 1.1%, or $0.3 million, to $24.5 million from $24.8 million as of December 31, 2019. The Company is required to restrict cash for: (i) direct selling insurance premiums and credit card sales in the Republic of Korea; (ii) reserve on credit card sales in the United States and Canada; and (iii) the Australia building lease collateral. The current portion of restricted cash balances were $0.9 million at each of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The long-term portion of restricted cash balances were $5.0 million and $5.3 million at March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Finally, fluctuations in currency rates produced a decrease of $1.6 million and an increase of $0.4 million in cash and cash equivalents for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Our principal use of cash is to pay for operating expenses, including commissions and incentives, capital assets, inventory purchases, and periodic cash dividends. Business objectives, operations, and expansion of operations are funded through net cash flows from operations rather than incurring long-term debt.

Working Capital

Working capital represents total current assets less total current liabilities. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our working capital was $13.2 million and $12.1 million, respectively.

Net Cash Flows

Our net consolidated cash flows consisted of the following, for the three months ended March 31 (in millions):
Provided by/(Used in):
2020
 
2019
Operating activities
$
2.1

 
$
(0.1
)
Investing activities
$
(0.2
)
 
$
(0.4
)
Financing activities
$
(0.8
)
 
$
(0.6
)

Operating Activities

Due to profitable operations, cash provided by operating activities was $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to cash used in operating activities of $0.1 million for the same period in 2019. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, sources of cash included income tax receivable, commissions and incentives payable, and taxes payable, and the uses of cash included deferred income taxes, prepaid expenses and other current assets, and accounts payable.

Investing Activities

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we invested cash of $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we invested approximately $0.2 million in back-office software projects. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we invested approximately $0.3 million in back-office software projects, $0.1 million in leasehold improvements in various international offices and training centers.

Financing Activities

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, our financing activities used cash of $0.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we used $0.5 million in the repayment of capital lease obligations and $0.3 million in payments of dividends to shareholders. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, we used $0.2 million in the repayment of capital lease obligations and $0.3 million in payments of dividends to shareholders.


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General Liquidity and Cash Flows

Short Term Liquidity

We believe our existing liquidity and cash flows from operations are adequate to fund our normal expected future business operations and possible international expansion costs for the next 12 months. As our primary source of liquidity is our cash flow from operations, this will be dependent on our ability to maintain and increase revenue and/or continue to reduce operational expenses. However, if our existing capital resources or cash flows become insufficient to meet current business plans, projections, and existing capital requirements, we may be required to raise additional funds, which may not be available on favorable terms, if at all.

We are engaged in ongoing audits in various tax jurisdictions and other disputes in the normal course of business. It is impossible at this time to predict whether we will incur any liability, or to estimate the ranges of damages, if any, in connection with these matters. Adverse outcomes on these uncertainties may lead to substantial liability or enforcement actions that could adversely affect our cash position. For more information, see Note 3, Income Taxes, and Note 7, Litigation, to our consolidated financial statements.

On April 10, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds of $2,243,687 (the “Loan”) under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The PPP was established under the recent CARES Act and was administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (the SBA). The Loan to the Company was made through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A., the Company’s existing banker (the “Lender”). At the time the Company applied for and received the Loan, the Company planned to use the Loan proceeds for covered payroll costs, rent and utilities in accordance with the relevant terms and conditions of the CARES Act. After the Company received the proceeds of the Loan, the SBA provided subsequent guidance interpreting the PPP. Based on such subsequent guidance, the Company made the determination to repay the Loan in full, which it did on April 30, 2020.

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced a global health emergency because of COVID-19 and the risks to the international community as the virus spreads globally beyond its point of origin. In March 2020, the WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as a pandemic, which has spread throughout our international regions and continues to spread throughout the United States. We are taking steps to protect the health, safety and well-being of our customers, associates, employees, and communities by closing some offices and equipping various staff members to work remotely for an uncertain period of time.

The Company depends on an independent salesforce of distributors to market and sell its products to consumers. Developments such as social distancing and shelter-in-place directives could impact their ability to engage with potential and existing customers. The adverse economic effects of COVID-19 may also materially decrease demand for the Company’s products based on changes in consumer behavior or the restrictions in place by governments trying to curb the outbreak. For example, the Company has rescheduled corporate sponsored events, and in some cases, our associates have canceled sales meetings.

For some products, the Company is experiencing shortages of raw materials and ingredients. We have started to experience challenges in getting these materials and ingredients to our contract manufacturers and finished products to our distribution centers resulting from reductions in global transportation capacity. Also, due to the impacts on the global supply chain, the Company may find obstacles in shipping to our customers.

While the conditions described above are expected to be temporary, prolonged workforce disruptions, continued disruption in our supply chain and potential decreases in consumer demands may negatively impact sales in fiscal year 2020 and the Company’s overall liquidity.

Long Term Liquidity

We believe our cash flows from operations should be adequate to fund our normal expected future business operations. As our primary source of liquidity is from our cash flows from operations, this will be dependent on our ability to maintain or improve revenue as compared to operational expenses.

However, if our existing capital resources or cash flows become insufficient to meet anticipated business plans and existing capital requirements, we may be required to raise additional funds, which may not be available on favorable terms, if at all.

Our future access to the capital markets may be adversely impacted if we fail to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules for the continued listing of our stock. We continuously monitor our compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing rules.


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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following summarizes our future commitments and obligations associated with various agreements and contracts as of March 31, 2020, for the years ending December 31 (in thousands):
Commitments and obligations
Remaining 2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
 
2024
 
2025
Thereafter
 
Total
Finance lease obligations
$
77

 
$
100

 
$
74

 
$
45

 
$
21

 
$
1

$

 
$
318

Purchase obligations (1)(2)
3,875

 
67

 
67

 

 

 


 
4,009

Operating lease obligations (3)
1,511

 
1,613

 
1,196

 
605

 
612

 
611

1,528

(6) 
7,676

Note payable and other financing arrangements
865

 
449

 

 

 

 


 
1,314

Employment agreements
440

 

 

 

 

 


 
440

Royalty agreement
44

 
7

 

 

 

 


 
51

Tax liability (4)

 

 

 

 

 

194

 
194

Other obligations (5)
212

 
33

 
181

 
24

 
120

 

495

 
1,065

Total commitments and obligations
$
7,024

 
$
2,269

 
$
1,518

 
$
674

 
$
753

 
$
612

$
2,217

 
$
15,067


(1)For purposes of the table, a purchase obligation is defined as an agreement to purchase goods or services that is non-cancelable, enforceable and legally binding on the Company that specifies all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction.
(2)Excludes approximately $15.8 million of finished product purchase orders that may be canceled or with delivery dates that have changed as of March 31, 2020.
(3)Represents the minimum future payments, including imputed interest, for operating leases within the scope of Topic 842. Of the total present value of lease liabilities, $1.4 million was recorded in "Accrued expenses" and $5.0 million was recorded in "Other long-term liabilities".
(4)Represents the tax liability associated with uncertain tax positions, see Note 3, Income Taxes, to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
(5)Other obligations are composed of pension obligations related to the Company's international operations (approximately $0.8 million) and lease restoration obligations (approximately $0.3 million).
(6) Calculated using the estimated or stated interest rate for each lease.

We have maintained purchase commitments with certain raw material suppliers to purchase minimum quantities and to ensure exclusivity of our raw materials and the proprietary nature of our products. Currently, we have one supply agreement that requires minimum purchase commitments. We also maintain other supply agreements and manufacturing agreements to protect our products, regulate product costs, and help ensure quality control standards. These other agreements do not require us to purchase any set minimums. We have no present commitments or agreements with respect to acquisitions or purchases of any manufacturing facilities; however, management from time to time explores the possible benefits of purchasing a raw material manufacturing facility to help control costs of our raw materials and help ensure quality control standards.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We do not have any special-purpose entity arrangements, nor do we have any off-balance sheet arrangements.


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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The application of GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported values of assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, and the related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We use estimates throughout our financial statements, which are influenced by management’s judgment and uncertainties. Our estimates are based on historical trends, industry standards, and various other assumptions that we believe are applicable and reasonable under the circumstances at the time the consolidated financial statements are prepared. Our Audit Committee reviews our critical accounting policies and estimates. We continually evaluate and review our policies related to the portrayal of our consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations that require the application of significant judgment by our management. We also analyze the need for certain estimates, including the need for such items as allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory reserves, long-lived fixed assets and capitalization of internal-use software development costs, reserve for uncertain income tax positions and tax valuation allowances, revenue recognition, sales returns, and deferred revenues, accounting for stock-based compensation, and contingencies and litigation. Historically, actual results have not materially deviated from our estimates. However, we caution readers that actual results could differ from our estimates and assumptions applied in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. If circumstances change relating to the various assumptions or conditions used in our estimates, we could experience an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. We have identified the following applicable critical accounting policies and estimates as of March 31, 2020.

Inventory Reserves

Inventory consists of raw materials, finished goods, and promotional materials that are stated at the lower of cost (using standard costs that approximate average costs) or market. We record the amounts charged by the vendors as the costs of inventory. Typically, the net realizable value of our inventory is higher than the aggregate cost. Determination of net realizable value can be complex and, therefore, requires a high degree of judgment. In order for management to make the appropriate determination of net realizable value, the following items are considered: inventory turnover statistics, current selling prices, seasonality factors, consumer demand, regulatory changes, competitive pricing, and performance of similar products. If we determine the carrying value of inventory is in excess of estimated net realizable value, we write down the value of inventory to the estimated net realizable value.

We also review inventory for obsolescence in a similar manner and any inventory identified as obsolete is reserved or written off. Our determination of obsolescence is based on assumptions about the demand for our products, product expiration dates, estimated future sales, and general future plans. We monitor actual sales compared to original projections, and if actual sales are less favorable than those originally projected by us, we record an additional inventory reserve or write-down. Historically, our estimates have been close to our actual reported amounts. However, if our estimates regarding inventory obsolescence are inaccurate or consumer demand for our products changes in an unforeseen manner, we may be exposed to additional material losses or gains in excess of our established estimated inventory reserves.

Long Lived Fixed Assets and Capitalization of Software Development Costs

In addition to capitalizing long lived fixed asset costs, we also capitalize costs associated with internally-developed software projects (collectively “fixed assets”) and amortize such costs over the estimated useful lives of such fixed assets. Fixed assets are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation computed using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the remaining lease terms or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. If a fixed asset is sold or otherwise retired or disposed of, the cost of the fixed asset and the related accumulated depreciation or amortization is written off and any resulting gain or loss is recorded in other operating costs in our consolidated statement of operations.

We review our fixed assets for impairment whenever an event or change in circumstances indicates the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable, such as plans to dispose of an asset before the end of its previously estimated useful life. Our impairment review includes a comparison of future projected cash flows generated by the asset, or group of assets, with its associated net carrying value. If the net carrying value of the asset or group of assets exceeds expected cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges), an impairment loss is recognized to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the fair value. The fair value is determined by calculating the discounted expected future cash flows using an estimated risk-free rate of interest. Any identified impairment losses are recorded in the period in which the impairment occurs. The carrying value of the fixed asset is adjusted to the new carrying value, and any subsequent increases in fair value of the fixed asset are not recorded. In addition, if we determine the estimated remaining useful life of the asset should be reduced from our original estimate, the periodic depreciation expense is adjusted prospectively, based on the new remaining useful life of the fixed asset.


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The impairment calculation requires us to apply judgment and estimates concerning future cash flows, strategic plans, useful lives, and discount rates. If actual results are not consistent with our estimates and assumptions, we may be exposed to an additional impairment charge, which could be material to our results of operations. In addition, if accounting standards change, or if fixed assets become obsolete, we may be required to write off any unamortized costs of fixed assets, or if estimated useful lives change, we would be required to accelerate depreciation or amortization periods and recognize additional depreciation expense in our consolidated statement of operations.

Historically, our estimates and assumptions related to the carrying value and the estimated useful lives of our fixed assets have not materially deviated from actual results. As of March 31, 2020, the estimated useful lives and net carrying values of fixed assets were as follows:
 
Estimated useful life
 
Net carrying value at March 31, 2020
Office furniture and equipment
5 to 7 years
 
$0.8 million
Computer hardware and software
3 to 5 years
 
2.2 million
Automobiles
3 to 5 years
 
0.1 million
Leasehold improvements (1)
2 to 10 years
 
1.8 million
Total
 
 
$4.9 million
(1) We amortize leasehold improvements over the shorter of the useful estimated life of the leased asset or the lease term.
The net carrying costs of fixed assets are exposed to impairment losses if our assumptions and estimates of their carrying values change, there is a change in estimated future cash flow, or there is a change in the estimated useful life of the fixed asset. Based on management’s analysis, no impairment indicators existed for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019.

Uncertain Income Tax Positions and Tax Valuation Allowances

As of March 31, 2020, we recorded $0.2 million in other long-term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet related to uncertain income tax positions. As required by Topic 740, we use judgments and make estimates and assumptions related to evaluating the probability of uncertain income tax positions. We base our estimates and assumptions on the potential liability related to an assessment of whether the income tax position will “more likely than not” be sustained in an income tax audit. We are also subject to periodic audits from multiple domestic and foreign tax authorities related to income tax and other forms of taxation. These audits examine our tax positions, timing of income and deductions, and allocation procedures across multiple jurisdictions. Depending on the nature of the tax issue, we could be subject to audit over several years. Therefore, our estimated reserve balances and liability related to uncertain income tax positions may exist for multiple years before the applicable statute of limitations expires or before an issue is resolved by the taxing authority. Additionally, we may be requested to extend the statute of limitations for tax years under audit. It is reasonably possible the tax jurisdiction may request that the statute of limitations be extended, which may cause the classification between current and long-term to change. We believe our tax liabilities related to uncertain tax positions are based upon reasonable judgment and estimates; however, if actual results materially differ, our effective income tax rate and cash flows could be affected in the period of discovery or resolution. There are ongoing income tax audits in various international jurisdictions that we believe are not material to our financial statements.
    
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Commissions

Our revenue is derived from sales of individual products, sales of starter and renewal packs, associate fees and shipping fees. Substantially all of our product and pack sales are to associates and preferred customers at published wholesale prices. We record revenue net of any sales taxes and record a reserve for expected sales returns based on historical experience. We recognize revenue from shipped packs and products upon receipt by the customer. Corporate-sponsored event revenue is recognized when the event is held.

Revenues from associate fees relate to providing associates with the rights to earn commissions, benefits and incentives for an annual period. Associate fees are recognized evenly over the course of the annual period of the associate’s contract. We collected associate fees within the United States, Canada, South Africa, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom during the three months ended March 31, 2020.


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The arrangement regarding associate fees has three service elements: (1) providing new associates with the eligibility to earn commissions, benefits and incentives for twelve months, (2) three months of complimentary access to utilize the Success Tracker™ online tool, and (3) three months of complimentary access to utilize the Mannatech+ customized electronic business-building tool. Each of these service elements is provided over time to the customer. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the associate fees were allocated to these three service elements on a relative standalone selling price basis in accordance with ASC 606.

We defer certain components of revenue. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, deferred revenue was $5.2 million and $4.4 million, respectively. When participating in our loyalty program, customers earn loyalty points from qualified automatic orders that can be applied to future purchases. We defer the dollar equivalent in revenue of these points until the points are applied, forfeited or expired, which includes an estimate of the percentage of the unvested loyalty points that are expected to be forfeited or expired. The deferred revenue associated with the loyalty program at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $3.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively. Deferred revenue consisted primarily of: (i) sales of packs and products shipped but not received by the customers by the end of the respective period; (ii) revenue from the loyalty program; and (iii) prepaid registration fees from customers planning to attend a future corporate-sponsored event. In total current assets, we defer commissions on (i) the sales of packs and products ordered but not received by the customers by the end of the respective period and (ii) the loyalty program. Deferred commissions were $1.8 million at each of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Loyalty program
(in thousands)

Loyalty deferred revenue as of January 1, 2019
$
4,231

Loyalty points forfeited or expired
(4,348
)
Loyalty points used
(9,127
)
Loyalty points vested
11,320

Loyalty points unvested
1,051

Loyalty deferred revenue as of December 31, 2019
$
3,127

Loyalty deferred revenue as of January 1, 2020
$
3,127

Loyalty points forfeited or expired
(678
)
Loyalty points used
(2,524
)
Loyalty points vested
1,959

Loyalty points unvested
1,159

Loyalty deferred revenue as of March 31, 2020
$
3,043



Product Return Policy

We stand behind our packs and products and believe we offer a reasonable and industry-standard product return policy to all of our customers. We do not resell returned products. Refunds are not processed until proper approval is obtained. All refunds must be processed and returned in the same form of payment that was originally used in the sale. Each country in which we operate has specific product return guidelines. However, we allow our associates and preferred customers to exchange products as long as the products are unopened and in good condition. Our return policies for our retail customers and our associates and preferred customers are as follows:
Retail Customer Product Return Policy. This policy allows a retail customer to return any of our products to the original associate who sold the product and receive a full cash refund from the associate for the first 180 days following the product’s purchase if located in the United States and Canada, and for the first 90 days following the product’s purchase in other countries where we sell our products.  The associate may then return or exchange the product based on the associate product return policy.
Associate and Preferred Customer Product Return Policy. This policy allows the associate or preferred customer to return an order within one year of the purchase date upon terminating his/her account. If an associate or preferred customer returns a product unopened and in good condition, he/she may receive a full refund minus a 10% restocking fee. We may also allow the associate or preferred customer to receive a full satisfaction guarantee refund if they have tried the product and are not satisfied for any reason, excluding promotional materials. This satisfaction guarantee refund applies in the United States and Canada, only for the first 180 days following the product’s purchase, and applies in other countries where we sell our products for the first 90 days following the product’s purchase; however, any commissions earned by an associate will be deducted from the refund. If we discover abuse of the refund policy, we may terminate the associate’s or preferred customer’s account.

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Historically, sales returns estimates have not materially deviated from actual sales returns, as the majority of our customers who return merchandise do so within the first 90 days after the original sale. Based upon our return policies and historical experience, we estimate a sales return reserve for expected sales refunds over a rolling six-month period. If actual results differ from our estimated sales returns reserves due to various factors, the amount of revenue recorded each period could be materially affected. Historically, our sales returns have not materially changed through the years and have averaged 1.5% or less of our gross sales.

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

We grant stock options to our employees, board members, and consultants. At the date of grant, we determine the fair value of a stock option award and recognize compensation expense over the requisite service period, or the vesting period of such stock option award, which is two or three years. The fair value of the stock option award is calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires us to apply judgment and use highly subjective assumptions, including expected stock option life, expected volatility, expected average risk-free interest rates, and expected forfeiture rates.
 
The assumptions we use are based on our best estimates and involve inherent uncertainties related to market conditions that are outside of our control. If actual results are not consistent with the assumptions we use, the stock-based compensation expense reported in our consolidated financial statements may not be representative of the actual economic cost of stock-based compensation. For example, if actual employee forfeitures significantly differ from our estimated forfeitures, we may be required to make an adjustment to our consolidated financial statements in future periods.

If we grant additional stock options in the future, we would be required to recognize additional compensation expense over the vesting period of such stock options in our consolidated statement of operations. As of March 31, 2020, we had 149,393 shares available for grant in the future. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company granted no stock options.

Contingencies and Litigation

Each quarter, we evaluate the need to establish a reserve for any legal claims or assessments. We base our evaluation on our best estimates of the potential liability in such matters. The legal reserve includes an estimated amount for any damages and the probability of losing any threatened legal claims or assessments. We consult with our general and outside counsel to determine the legal reserve, which is based upon a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. Although we believe that our legal reserve and accruals are based on reasonable judgments and estimates, actual results could differ, which may expose us to material gains or losses in future periods. If actual results differ, if circumstances change, or if we experience an unanticipated adverse outcome of any legal action, including any claim or assessment, we would be required to recognize the estimated amount, which could reduce net income, earnings per share, and cash flows.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"). This standard adds to GAAP an impairment model (known as the current expected credit loss ("CECL") model) that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. Under the new guidance, an entity recognizes as an allowance its estimate of expected credit losses, which is intended to result in the more timely recognition of losses. Under the CECL model, entities will estimate credit losses over the entire contractual term of the instrument (considering estimated prepayments, but not expected extensions or modifications) from the date of initial recognition of the financial instrument. Measurement of expected credit losses are to be based on relevant forecasts that affect collectability. The scope of financial assets within the CECL methodology is broad and includes trade receivables from certain revenue transactions and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. Different components of the guidance require modified retrospective or prospective adoption. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2019-10") which defers the effective date for smaller reporting companies by three years to December 15, 2022 for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after that date. This standard will be effective for us on January 1, 2023. While our review is ongoing, we believe ASU 2016-13 will only have applicability to our receivables from revenue transactions. Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when, among other criteria, it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration to which it is entitled for goods or services transferred to a customer. At the point that trade receivables are recorded, they become subject to the CECL model and estimates of expected credit losses on trade receivables over their contractual life will be required to be recorded at inception based on historical information, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company is currently evaluating whether the new guidance will have an impact on our consolidated financial statements or existing internal controls.

See Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on recent accounting pronouncements.


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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We do not engage in trading market risk sensitive instruments and do not purchase investments as hedges or for purposes “other than trading” that are likely to expose us to certain types of market risk, including interest rate, commodity price, or equity price risk. Although we have investments, we believe there has been no material change in our exposure to interest rate risk. We have not issued any debt instruments, entered into any forward or futures contracts, purchased any options, or entered into any swap agreements.

We are exposed, however, to other market risks, including changes in currency exchange rates as measured against the United States dollar. Because the change in value of the United States dollar measured against foreign currency may affect our consolidated financial results, changes in foreign currency exchange rates could positively or negatively affect our results as expressed in United States dollars. For example, when the United States dollar strengthens against foreign currencies in which our products are sold or weakens against foreign currencies in which we may incur costs, our consolidated net sales or related costs and expenses could be adversely affected. We translate our revenues and expenses in foreign markets using an average rate. We believe inflation has not had a material impact on our consolidated operations or profitability.

We maintain policies, procedures, and internal processes in an effort to help monitor any significant market risks and we do not use any financial instruments to manage our exposure to such risks. We assess the anticipated foreign currency working capital requirements of our foreign operations and maintain a portion of our cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currencies sufficient to satisfy most of these anticipated requirements.

We caution that we cannot predict with any certainty our future exposure to such currency exchange rate fluctuations or the impact, if any, such fluctuations may have on our future business, product pricing, operating expenses, and on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, to combat such market risk, we closely monitor our exposure to currency fluctuations. The regions and countries in which we currently have exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk include (i) the Americas (Canada , Colombia and Mexico); (ii) EMEA (Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom); and (iii) Asia/Pacific (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China). The current (spot) rate, average currency exchange rates, and the low and high of such currency exchange rates as compared to the United States dollar, for each of these countries as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were as follows:

 
 
Three months ended March 31, 2020
 
As of March 31, 2020
Country (foreign currency name)
 
Low
 
High
 
Average
 
Spot
Australia (Australian Dollar)
 
0.57275

 
0.70174

 
0.65980

 
0.61522

Canada (Canadian Dollar)
 
0.68826

 
0.77088

 
0.74642

 
0.70859

China (Renminbi)
 
0.14094

 
0.14580

 
0.14331

 
0.14094

Colombia (Peso)
 
0.00024

 
0.00031

 
0.00029

 
0.00025

Czech Republic (Koruna)
 
0.03896

 
0.04479

 
0.04317

 
0.04047

Denmark (Kroner)
 
0.14347

 
0.15298

 
0.14771

 
0.14814

Hong Kong (Hong Kong Dollar)
 
0.12829

 
0.12902

 
0.12869

 
0.12897

Japan (Yen)
 
0.00895

 
0.00976

 
0.00918

 
0.00928

Mexico (Peso)
 
0.04007

 
0.05396

 
0.05058

 
0.04192

New Zealand (New Zealand Dollar)
 
0.56727

 
0.67358

 
0.63657

 
0.60162

Norway (Krone)
 
0.08547

 
0.11406

 
0.10617

 
0.09473

Republic of Korea (Won)
 
0.00079

 
0.00087

 
0.00084

 
0.00082

Singapore (Singapore Dollar)
 
0.68556

 
0.74362

 
0.72293

 
0.70168

South Africa (Rand)
 
0.05585

 
0.07163

 
0.06560

 
0.05585

Sweden (Krona)
 
0.09641

 
0.10708

 
0.10364

 
0.10011

Switzerland (Franc)
 
1.01544

 
1.07957

 
1.03380

 
1.04511

Taiwan (New Taiwan Dollar)
 
0.03285

 
0.03347

 
0.03322

 
0.03306

United Kingdom (British Pound)
 
1.15537

 
1.32627

 
1.28191

 
1.23961

Various countries (1) (Euro)
 
1.06994

 
1.14256

 
1.10345

 
1.10591

(1)Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, the Republic of Ireland, and Spain

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Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), have concluded, based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in such reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, there were no changes in our internal control over our financial reporting that we believe materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We have not experienced any material impact to our internal controls over financial reporting despite the fact that most of our employees are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation on our internal controls to minimize the impact on their design and operating effectiveness.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

See Note 7, Litigation of our Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, which could materially affect our business or our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be insignificant also may become materially adverse or may affect our business in the future or our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

The spread of COVID-19 underscores certain risks we face, and the rapid development and fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to the ultimate adverse impact to us of COVID-19.




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Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we repurchased the following shares of our common stock:

Period
 
Total number
of shares
purchased
 
Average
price
paid per share
 
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced programs(a)
 
Dollar value of
shares that may yet
 be purchased (b) 
(in thousands)
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
 
2,403

 
$
16.08

 
2,403

 
$
18,559

February 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020
 
2,896

 
$
16.37

 
2,896

 
$
18,512

March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
 

 
$

 

 
$
18,512

Total
 
5,299

 
 

 
5,299

 



(a)We have an ongoing authorization, originally approved by our Board of Directors on August 28, 2006, and subsequently reactivated by our Board of Directors in August of 2016 and December of 2017, to repurchase up to $0.5 million (of the original $20.0 million authorization), respectively, in shares of our common stock in the open market. In August of 2018 and November of 2018, our Board of Directors reactivated an additional $0.5 million (of the original $20.0 million authorization), respectively, in shares of our common stock to be repurchased in the open market. In December 2019, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program to acquire up to $1.0 million (of the original $20.0 million authorization) of our common stock through March 1, 2020. The authorized repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market, through block trades or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing, volume and nature of share repurchases will be at the discretion of management and dependent on market conditions, applicable securities laws and other factors, and may be suspended or discontinued at anytime. All or part of the repurchases may be implemented under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
(b)Remaining value of the original $20.0 million approved by our Board on August 28, 2006.

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.

Item 5.    Other Information

Not Applicable.


Item 6    Exhibits

See Index to Exhibits immediately following this page.


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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 
 
 
 
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibit Description
 
Form
 
File No.
 
Exhibit (s)
 
Filing Date
 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of
Mannatech, dated May 19, 1998.
 
S-1
 
333-63133
 
3.1
 
October 28, 1998
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Mannatech, dated January 13, 2012.
 
8-K
 
000-24657
 
3.1
 
January 17, 2012
 
Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Mannatech, dated August 25, 2014.
 
8-K
 
000-24657
 
3.1
 
August 27, 2014
 
Specimen Certificate representing Mannatech’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share.
 
S-1
 
333-63133
 
4.1
 
October 28, 1998

 
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of the Chief Executive Officer of Mannatech.
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002, of the Chief Financial Officer of Mannatech.
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002, of the Chief Executive Officer of Mannatech.
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002, of the Chief Financial Officer of Mannatech.
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
*
101.INS*
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
*
101.SCH*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
*
101.CAL*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
*
101.LAB*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
*
101.PRE*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
*
101.DEF*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
*
 
*
 
*
 
*

 
 
*
Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
MANNATECH, INCORPORATED
 
 
Dated: May 12, 2020
By:
/s/ Alfredo Bala
 
 
Alfredo Bala
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
(principal executive officer)

Dated: May 12, 2020
By:
/s/ David A. Johnson
 
 
David A. Johnson
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(principal financial officer)

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