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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

_____________________________________

FORM 10-Q

  

QUARTERLY REPORT

pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

  

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

 

000-15701

(Commission file number)

_____________________________________

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

84-1007839

(State of incorporation)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

    

 

1535 Faraday Ave

Carlsbad, CA 92008

(760) 736-7700

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

Indicate by check mark whether NAI (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 NAI was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    ☒  Yes     ☐  No

 

Indicate by check mark whether NAI has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that NAI was required to submit and post such files).    ☒  Yes     ☐  No

 

Indicate by check mark whether NAI is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Emerging Growth Company

           

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

   

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate 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. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether NAI is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): ☐ Yes ☒ No

 

As of November 13, 2018, 7,570,871 shares of NAI's common stock were outstanding, net of 1,105,806 treasury shares.

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

   

Page

     

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

1

     

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
     

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 
     
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

2

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

3

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

4

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

5

     

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

15

     

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

20

     

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

     

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

21

     

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

21

     

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

21

     

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

21

     

Item 5.

Other Information

21

     

Item 6.

Exhibits

22

     

SIGNATURES

 

23

 

 

 

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements in this report, including information incorporated by reference, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect current views about future events and financial performance based on certain assumptions. These include opinions, forecasts, intentions, plans, goals, projections, guidance, expectations, beliefs, or other statements that are not statements of historical fact. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “approximates,” “predicts,” “forecasts,” or “projects,” or the negative or other variation of such words, and similar expressions may each identify a statement as a forward-looking statement. Any statements contained herein that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our business, our goals, strategies, focus and plans, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including statements expressing general optimism about our future operating results, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this report may include statements about:

 

 

future financial and operating results, including projections of net sales, revenue, income or loss, net income or loss per share, profit margins, expenditures, liquidity, and other financial items;

 

our ability to maintain or increase our patent and trademark licensing revenues;

 

our ability to develop market acceptance for and increase sales of new products, develop relationships with new customers and maintain or improve existing customer relationships;

 

future levels of our revenue concentration risk;

 

our ability to protect our intellectual property;

 

future economic and political conditions, including implementation of new or increased tariffs;

 

our ability to improve operating efficiencies, manage costs and business risks and improve or maintain profitability;

 

currency exchange rates, their effect on our results of operations, including amounts that we may reclassify as earnings, the availability of foreign exchange facilities, our ability to effectively hedge against foreign exchange risks and the extent to which we may seek to hedge against such risks;

 

the outcome of currently pending litigation, regulatory and tax matters, the costs associated with such matters and the effect of such matters on our business and results of operations;

 

sources and availability of raw materials, including the limited number of suppliers of beta-alanine meeting our quality requirements;

 

inventory levels, including the adequacy of raw material and other inventory levels to meet future customer demand;

 

the future adequacy and intended use of our facilities;

 

potential manufacturing and distribution channels, product returns, and product recalls;

 

future customer orders;

 

the impact of external factors on our business and results of operations, especially variations in our quarterly net sales from seasonal and other factors;

 

our ability to operate within the standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Good Manufacturing Practices;

 

our ability to successfully expand our operations, including outside the United States (U.S.);

 

the adequacy of our financial reserves and allowances;

 

the sufficiency of our available cash, cash equivalents, and potential cash flows from our operations to fund our working capital and capital expenditure needs through the next 12 months and longer;

 

the impact of accounting pronouncements and our adoption of certain accounting guidance; and

 

other assumptions described in this report underlying or relating to any forward-looking statements.

 

Forward-looking statements in this report speak only as of the date of this report and caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks, and uncertainties that are or may be outside of our control. When considering forward-looking statements, you should carefully review the risks, uncertainties and other cautionary statements in this report as they identify certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the risks described under Item 1A of Part II and elsewhere in this report, as well as in other reports and documents we file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

 

 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   

September 30,

2018

   

June 30,

2018

 
   

(Unaudited)

         

Assets

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 27,613     $ 23,613  

Accounts receivable - less allowance for doubtful accounts of $63 at September 30, 2018 and $49 at June 30, 2018

    12,733       14,621  

Note receivable

    1,500       1,500  

Inventories, net

    24,972       23,567  

Prepaids and other current assets

    3,087       1,882  

Total current assets

    69,905       65,183  

Property and equipment, net

    19,277       19,290  

Other noncurrent assets, net

    920       734  

Total assets

  $ 90,102     $ 85,207  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 10,064     $ 9,649  

Accrued liabilities

    2,302       2,346  

Accrued compensation and employee benefits

    1,612       1,498  

Income taxes payable

    1,442       787  

Total current liabilities

    15,420       14,280  
                 

Long-term pension liability

    57       45  

Deferred rent

    555       556  

Income taxes payable, noncurrent

    1,546       1,546  

Deferred income taxes

    648       532  

Total liabilities

    18,226       16,959  

Commitments and contingencies (Note K)

               

Stockholders’ equity:

               

Preferred stock; $.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding

           

Common stock; $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding (net of treasury shares) 7,577,735 at September 30, 2018 and 7,558,408 at June 30, 2018

    85       85  

Additional paid-in capital

    25,177       24,486  

Retained earnings

    53,399       50,839  

Treasury stock, at cost, 1,098,942 shares at September 30, 2018 and 1,098,268 June 30, 2018

    (6,590

)

    (6,584

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (195

)

    (578

)

Total stockholders’ equity

    71,876       68,248  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 90,102     $ 85,207  

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   

2018

   

2017

 

Net sales

  $ 36,532     $ 28,074  

Cost of goods sold

    29,369       21,704  

Gross profit

    7,163       6,370  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    4,439       4,487  
                 

Income from operations

    2,724       1,883  
                 

Other income (expense):

               

Interest income

    555       250  

Interest expense

    (3 )     -  

Foreign exchange loss

    (78 )     (143 )

Other, net

    23       1  

Total other income

    497       108  
                 

Income before income taxes

    3,221       1,991  

Provision for income taxes

    662       557  

Net income

  $ 2,559     $ 1,434  

Unrealized gain (loss) resulting from change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax

    383       (1,134 )
                 

Comprehensive income

  $ 2,942     $ 300  
                 
                 

Net income per common share:

               

Basic

  $ 0.38     $ 0.22  
                 

Diluted

  $ 0.37     $ 0.21  
                 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

               

Basic

    6,764,962       6,606,518  
                 

Diluted

    6,964,942       6,831,230  

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   

2018

   

2017

 

Cash flows from operating activities

               

Net income

  $ 2,559     $ 1,434  

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

               

Depreciation and amortization

    792       717  

Non-cash sales discount

    245       163  

Non-cash compensation

    409       301  

Pension expense

    12       51  

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

    (1 )     1  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

               

Accounts receivable, net

    1,888       (799 )

Notes Receivable

    -       -  

Inventories, net

    (1,405 )     (5,267 )

Prepaids and other assets

    (993 )     52  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    471       5,773  

Accrued compensation and employee benefits

    114       (604 )

Income taxes

    655       492  

Net cash provided by operating activities

    4,746       2,314  
                 

Cash flows from investing activities

               

Purchases of property and equipment

    (796 )     (956 )

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

    19       5  

Issuance of notes receivable

          (1,500 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (777 )     (2,451 )
                 

Cash flows from financing activities

               

Repurchase of common stock

    (6 )      

Issuance of common stock

    37        

Net cash provided by financing activities

    31        
                 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    4,000       (137 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    23,613       27,843  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 27,613     $ 27,706  
                 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

               

Cash paid during the period for:

               

Interest

  $ 3     $  

Taxes

  $ 7     $ 76  

Disclosure of non-cash activities:

               

Change in unrealized gain (loss) resulting from change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax

  $ 383     $ (1,134 )

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

A. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and applicable rules and regulations. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In management’s opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows have been included and are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future periods.

 

You should read the financial statements and these notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements, together with our audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 (“2018 Annual Report”). The accounting policies used to prepare the financial statements included in this report are the same as those described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in our 2018 Annual Report unless otherwise noted below.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

In April 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)(ASU 2017-10), which amends and adds clarity to certain aspects of the guidance set forth in the upcoming revenue standard (ASU 2014-09) related to identifying performance obligations and licensing. In May 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) (ASU 2017-11), which amends and rescinds certain revenue recognition guidance previously released within ASU 2014-09. In May 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2017-12), which provides narrow scope improvements and practical expedients related to ASU 2014-09.  All of these ASUs have been codified under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606. 

 

This standard outlines a single comprehensive model for companies to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current historical revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods and services in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods and services. In addition, the new standard requires that reporting companies disclose the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with their respective customers. 

 

The new revenue standard is required to be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or prospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard recognized at the date of the initial application, supplemented with certain disclosures related to the effect of adoption on previously reported amounts, if any (the modified retrospective method). We adopted the standard on July 1, 2018 for contracts that were not completed before the adoption date, using the modified retrospective method.  We evaluated the effect of the standard and concluded it is not material to the timing or amount of revenues or expenses recognized in our historical consolidated financial statements. As a result, we concluded the application of the standard does not have a material effect that requires a retrospective adjustment for reporting disclosure purposes to any previously reported amounts in our historical consolidated financial statements.

 

On December 22, 2017, the SEC issued guidance under Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“SAB 118”) directing taxpayers to consider the impact of the U.S. legislation as “provisional” when the taxpayer does not have the necessary information available, prepared or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete its accounting for the change in tax law. In accordance with SAB 118, we calculated our taxes for fiscal 2018 to the best of our ability and we do not expect any significant changes, however our estimated income tax could change once we complete our tax return and thus our tax expense for fiscal 2018 is considered provisional and is expected to be finalized by the end of the one-year measurement period ending December 22, 2018.

 

 

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-03, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2018-03 is intended to improve certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of certain financial instruments, i.e. forward contracts, purchased options and option liabilities. We do not expect this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. ASU 2018-03 is effective for us beginning in this quarter, our first quarter of fiscal 2019.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02), which amends existing standards for leases to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring recognition of lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and requiring disclosure of key information about such arrangements.  In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases. This ASU affects narrow aspects of the guidance issued in the amendments in ASU No. 2016-02 including those regarding residual value guarantees, the interest rate implicit in the lease, lessee reassessment of lease classification, lessor reassessment of lease term and purchase option, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, investment tax credits, lease term and purchase option, transition guidance for amounts previously recognized in business combinations, certain transition adjustments, transition guidance for leases previously classified as capital leases under Topic 840, transition guidance for modifications to leases previously classified as direct financing or sales-type leases under Topic 840, transition guidance for sale and leaseback transactions, impairment of net investment in the lease, unguaranteed residual asset, effect of initial direct costs on the interest rate implicit in the lease, and failed sale and leaseback transactions.  These ASUs will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal 2020.  We are currently evaluating the impact these ASUs will have on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. ASU 2017-12 is intended to improve and simplify accounting rules around hedge accounting and improve the disclosures of hedging arrangements. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new standard on our consolidated financial statements. ASU 2017-12 will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal 2020.

 

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effect from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2018-02 allows for a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new standard on our consolidated financial statements. ASU 2018-02 will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal 2020.

 

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The ASU clarifies that Topic 718 does not apply to share-based payments used to effectively provide financing to the issuer or awards granted in conjunction with selling goods or services to customers as part of a contract accounted for under Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new standard. ASU 2018-07 will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal 2020.

 

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

 

 

Net Income per Common Share

 

We compute net income per common share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, and diluted net income per common share using the additional dilutive effect of all dilutive securities. The dilutive impact of stock options accounts for the additional weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for our diluted net income per common share computation. We calculated basic and diluted net income per common share as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

 

   

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   

2018

   

2017

 

Numerator

               

Net income

  $ 2,559     $ 1,434  
                 

Denominator

               

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

    6,765       6,607  

Dilutive effect of stock options

    200       224  

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

    6,965       6,831  
                 

Basic net income per common share

  $ 0.38     $ 0.22  
                 

Diluted net income per common share

  $ 0.37     $ 0.21  

 

We excluded shares related to restricted stock totaling 15,000 shares for the three months ended September 30, 2018, as their impact would have been anti-dilutive. No shares related to stock options were excluded for the three months ended September 30, 2018. No shares related to stock options or restricted stock were excluded for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

 

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We record revenue based on the five-step model which includes: (1) identifying a contract with a customer; (2) identifying the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determining the transaction price; (4) allocating the transaction price among the performance obligations; and (5) recognizing revenue when the various performance obligations are satisfied.

 

Revenue is measured as the net amount of consideration expected to be received in exchange for fulfilling one of more performance obligations. We identify purchase orders from customers as contracts. The amount of consideration expected to be received and revenue recognized includes estimates of variable consideration, including estimates for early payment discounts and volume rebates. Such estimates are calculated using historical averages adjusted for any expected changes due to current business conditions and experience. We review and update these estimates at the end of each reporting period and the impact of any adjustments is recognized in the period the adjustments are identified. In assessing whether collection of consideration from a customer is probable, we consider both the customer's ability and intent to pay that amount of consideration when it is due. Payment of invoices are due as specified in the underlying customer agreement, typically 30 days from the invoice date, which occurs on the date of transfer of control of the products ordered to the customer.

 

Revenue is recognized at the point in time that our performance obligation is fulfilled, and control of the ordered products is transferred to the customer. This occurs when the product is shipped, or in some cases, when the product is delivered to the customer.

 

We provide early payment discounts to certain customers. Based on historical payment trends, we expect that these customers will take advantage of these early payment discounts. The cost of these discounts is reported as a reduction to the transaction price. If the actual discounts differ from those estimated, the difference is reported as a change in the transaction price.

 

Except for product defects, no right of return exists on the sale of our products. We estimate returns based on historical experience and recognize a returns liability for any estimated returns. As of September 30, 2018, we have no known returns liability.

 

 

On August 7, 2017, we entered into three agreements (“Agreements”), with The Juice Plus+ Company LLC (“Juice Plus+”). The Agreements are an Exclusive Manufacturing Agreement, a Restricted Stock Award Agreement, and an Irrevocable Proxy. Pursuant to the Exclusive Manufacturing Agreement, Juice Plus+ has granted us exclusive rights to manufacture and supply them with certain of their products within 24 countries where Juice Plus+ currently sells those products. Pursuant to the Restricted Stock Award Agreement, NAI granted 500,000 shares of NAI common stock to Juice Plus+, (the “Shares”), and Juice Plus+ agreed the Shares are subject to certain restrictions and risk of forfeiture. Pursuant to the Irrevocable Proxy, Juice Plus+ also granted the NAI Board of Directors the right to vote the Shares that remain subject to the risk of forfeiture. Each Agreement is for a term of 5 years, and each may be terminated by either party only upon the occurrence of specified events. The expense associated with the Shares granted to Juice Plus+ is recorded as a reduction to revenue. We recorded $245,000 of expense during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and $163,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as a "Non-cash Sales Discount" which is an offset to net sales.

 

We currently own certain U.S. patents, and each patent’s corresponding foreign patent applications. All of these patents and patent rights relate to the ingredient known as beta-alanine marketed and sold under our CarnoSyn® and SR CarnoSyn® trade names. We recorded beta-alanine raw material sales and royalty and licensing income as a component of revenue in the amount of $5.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and $5.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017. These royalty income and raw material sale amounts resulted in royalty expense paid to the original patent holders from whom we acquired the patents and patent rights. We recognized royalty expense as a component of cost of goods sold in the amount of $263,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2018, and $284,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2017.

 

Notes Receivable

 

On September 30, 2017, we accepted a 12-month note (Loan Agreement) from Kaged Muscle, LLC (“Kaged Muscle”), one of our contract manufacturing customers, in exchange for $1.5 million of trade receivables due to us from Kaged Muscle. On September 30, 2018, we entered into a First Amendment (the “First Amendment”) with Kaged Muscle in connection with the Loan Agreement. The First Amendment modifies the Loan Agreement and related promissory note by extending the maturity date from September 30, 2018 to December 28, 2018 in exchange for an extension fee in the amount of $25,000. Kaged Muscle is one of our fastest growing sports nutrition customers and we executed this note receivable conversion, and subsequent amendment, to assist them with their near term financing needs. The note carries an interest rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum with payments of interest only.  Repayment of the note is secured by all of the assets of Kaged Muscle and the note is personally guaranteed by the co-founder and President of Kaged Muscle. Interest is due quarterly and the note can be prepaid in any amount at any time without penalty.  In association with this note, we recognized $58,000 in interest income during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and zero interest income during the three months ended September 30, 2017.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

We have an omnibus equity incentive plan that was approved by our Board of Directors effective October 15, 2009 and approved by our stockholders at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on November 30, 2009. Under the 2009 Plan, we may grant nonqualified and incentive stock options and other stock-based awards to employees, non-employee directors and consultants.

 

We estimate the fair value of stock option awards at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Option valuation models require the use of highly subjective assumptions. Black-Scholes uses assumptions related to volatility, the risk-free interest rate, the dividend yield (which we assume to be zero, as we have not paid any cash dividends) and employee exercise behavior. Expected volatilities used in the model are based on the historical volatility of our stock price. The risk-free interest rate is derived from the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect in the period of grant. The expected life of stock option grants is derived from historical experience. The fair value of restricted stock shares granted is based on the market price of our common stock on the date of grant. We amortize the estimated fair value of our stock awards to expense over the related vesting periods.

 

We recognize forfeitures as they occur.   

 

We did not grant any options during the three months ended September 30, 2018 or the three months ended September 30, 2017. All remaining outstanding stock options are fully vested. During the three months ended September 30, 2018, 5,000 options were exercised. There were no options exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2017. There were no forfeitures during the three months ended September 30, 2018 or the three months ended September 30, 2017.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2018, we granted a total of 15,000 restricted stock shares to a new member of our management team. We did not grant any shares to employees during the three months ended September 30, 2017. Our net income included stock based compensation expense of approximately $409,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, and $301,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

 

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use a three-level hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on the best information available under the circumstances.

 

The fair value hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the source of inputs. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs use quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. We classify cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balances as Level 1 assets. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs are based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and models for which all significant inputs are observable or can be corroborated, either directly or indirectly by observable market data. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. These include certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

 

As of September 30, 2018, and June 30, 2018, we did not have any financial assets or liabilities classified as Level 1, except for assets and liabilities related to our pension plan. We classify derivative forward exchange contracts as Level 2 assets. The fair value of our forward exchange contracts as of September 30, 2018 was a net asset of $1.0 million. The fair value of our forward exchange contracts as of June 30, 2018 included a net asset of $55,000 and a net liability of $55,000, with no right of offset. As of September 30, 2018, and June 30, 2018, we did not have any financial assets or liabilities classified as Level 3. We did not transfer any assets or liabilities between Levels during fiscal 2018 or the three months ended September 30, 2018. 

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. We place our cash and cash equivalents with highly rated financial institutions. Credit risk with respect to receivables is concentrated with our three largest customers, whose receivable balances collectively represented 67.6% of gross accounts receivable at September 30, 2018 and 76.6% at June 30, 2018. Additionally, amounts due related to our beta-alanine raw material sales were 20.4% of gross accounts receivable at September 30, 2018, and 17.3% of gross accounts receivable at June 30, 2018. Concentrations of credit risk related to the remaining accounts receivable balances are limited due to the number of customers comprising our remaining customer base.

 

B. Inventories, net

 

Inventories, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

   

September 30,

2018

   

June 30,

2018

 

Raw materials

  $ 17,092     $ 16,209  

Work in progress

    3,256       4,268  

Finished goods

    5,005       3,462  

Reserve

    (381

)

    (372

)

    $ 24,972     $ 23,567  

 

 

C. Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

Depreciable Life

In Years

 

September 30,

2018

 

 

June 30,

2018

 

Land

 

 

NA  

 

$

1,200

 

 

$

1,200

 

Building and building improvements

 

 7

39

 

 

3,721

 

 

 

3,721

 

Machinery and equipment

 

 3

12

 

 

28,393

 

 

 

28,185

 

Office equipment and furniture

 

 3

5

 

 

4,861

 

 

 

4,883

 

Vehicles

 

 

3

 

 

 

313

 

 

 

209

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 1

15

 

 

15,821

 

 

 

15,688

 

Total property and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

54,309

 

 

 

53,886

 

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

(35,032

)

 

 

(34,596

)

Property and equipment, net

 

 

 

 

 

$

19,277

 

 

$

19,290

 

 

 

 

D. Other Comprehensive Loss

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income (“OCL” and “OCI”) consisted of the following during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 (in thousands):

 

   

Three months ended September 30, 2018

 
   

Defined Benefit

Pension Plan

   

Unrealized

(Losses) Gains on

Cash Flow

Hedges

   

Total

 
                         

Balance as of June 30, 2018

  $ (387

)

  $ (191

)

  $ (578

)

                         

OCI/OCL before reclassifications

          945       945  

Amounts reclassified from OCI

          (446

)

    (446

)

                         

Tax effect of OCI activity

          (116

)

    (116

)

Net current period OCI/OCL

          383       383  

Balance as of September 30, 2018

  $ (387

)

  $ 192     $ (195

)

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2018, the amounts reclassified from OCI were comprised of $41,000 of losses reclassified to net revenues and $487,000 related to the amortization of forward points reclassified to other income.

 

   

Three months ended September 30, 2017

 
   

Defined Benefit

Pension Plan

   

Unrealized Gains

(Losses) on Cash

Flow Hedges

   

Total

 
                         

Balance as of June 30, 2017

  $ (491

)

  $ (414

)

  $ (905

)

                         

OCI/OCL before reclassifications

          (1,953

)

    (1,953

)

Amounts reclassified from OCI

          178       178  
                         

Tax effect of OCI activity

          641       641  

Net current period OCI/OCL

          (1,134

)

    (1,134

)

Balance as of September 30, 2017

  $ (491

)

  $ (1,548

)

  $ (2,039

)

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the amounts reclassified from OCI were comprised of $422,000 of losses reclassified to net revenues and $244,000 related to the amortization of forward points reclassified to other income.

 

 

E. Debt

 

On March 20, 2018, we executed an amendment to our credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to extend the maturity for our working line of credit from February 1, 2020, to February 1, 2021. The Credit Agreement provides us with a credit line of up to $10.0 million. The line of credit may be used to finance working capital requirements. There was no commitment fee required as part of this amendment. 

 

 

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, borrowings are subject to eligibility requirements including maintaining (i) a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of not greater than 1.25 to 1.0 at any time; and (ii) a ratio of total current assets to total current liabilities of not less than 1.75 to 1.0 at each fiscal quarter end. Any amounts outstanding under the line of credit will bear interest at a fixed or fluctuating interest rate as elected by us from time to time; provided, however, that if the outstanding principal amount is less than $100,000 such amount shall bear interest at the then applicable fluctuating rate of interest. If elected, the fluctuating rate per annum would be equal to 1.25% above the daily one month LIBOR rate as in effect from time to time. If a fixed rate is elected, it would equal a per annum rate of 1.25% above the LIBOR rate in effect on the first day of the applicable fixed rate term. Any amounts outstanding under the line of credit must be paid in full on or before the maturity date. Amounts outstanding that are subject to a fluctuating interest rate may be prepaid at any time without penalty. Amounts outstanding that are subject to a fixed interest rate may be prepaid at any time in minimum amounts of $100,000, subject to a prepayment fee equal to the sum of the discounted monthly differences for each month from the month of prepayment through the month in which the then applicable fixed rate term matures.

 

Our obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by our accounts receivable and other rights to payment, general intangibles, inventory, equipment and fixtures. We also have a foreign exchange facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in effect until January 31, 2021, and with Bank of America, N.A. in effect until August 15, 2019. 

 

On September 30, 2018, we were in compliance with all of the financial and other covenants required under the Credit Agreement.

 

We did not use our working capital line of credit nor did we have any long-term debt outstanding during the three months ended September 30, 2018. As of September 30, 2018, we had $10.0 million available under our credit facilities.

 

 

F. Economic Dependency

 

We had substantial net sales to certain customers during the periods shown in the following table. The loss of any of these customers, or a significant decline in any of (i) the in sales to these customers, (ii) the growth rate of sales to these customers, or (iii) in these customers’ ability to make payments when due, each could have a material adverse impact on our net sales and net income. Net sales to any one customer representing 10% or more of the respective period's consolidated net sales were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three months Ended

September 30,

 
   

2018

   

2017

 

Customer 1

  $ 21,078     $ 13,157  

Customer 2

    3,729       3,161  
    $ 24,807     $ 16,318  

  

We buy certain products, including beta-alanine, from a limited number of raw material suppliers who meet our quality standards. The loss of any of these suppliers could have a material adverse impact on our net sales and net income. Raw material purchases from any one supplier representing 10% or more of the respective period’s total raw material purchases were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Three months Ended

September 30,

 
   

2018

   

2017

 
   

Raw Material

Purchases by

Supplier

   

% of Total

Raw

Material

Purchases

   

Raw Material

Purchases by

Supplier

   

% of Total

Raw

Material

Purchases

 

Supplier 1

  $ 3,107       15

%

    (a )     (a

)

Supplier 2

    (a )     (a

)

    1,967       14

%

    $ 3,107       15

%

  $ 1,967       14

%

 

(a)         Purchases were less than 10% of the respective period’s total raw material purchases.

 

 

G. Segment Information

 

Our business consists of two segments for financial reporting purposes. The two segments are identified as (i) private-label contract manufacturing, which primarily relates to the provision of private-label contract manufacturing services to companies that market and distribute nutritional supplements and other health care products, and (ii) patent and trademark licensing, which primarily includes direct raw material sales and royalty income from our license and supply agreements associated with the sale and use of beta-alanine under our CarnoSyn® and SR CarnoSyn® trade names.

 

 

We evaluate performance based on a number of factors. The primary performance measures for each segment are net sales and income or loss from operations before corporate allocations. Operating income or loss for each segment does not include corporate general and administrative expenses, interest expense and other miscellaneous income and expense items. Corporate general and administrative expenses include, but are not limited to: human resources, corporate legal, finance, information technology, and other corporate level related expenses, which are not allocated to any segment. Transfers of raw materials between segments are recorded at cost. The accounting policies of our segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note A above and in the consolidated financial statements included in our 2018 Annual Report.

 

Our operating results by business segment were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three months Ended

September 30,

 
   

2018

   

2017

 

Net Sales

               

Private-label contract manufacturing

  $ 31,087     $ 22,222  

Patent and trademark licensing

    5,445       5,852  
    $ 36,532     $ 28,074  

 

   

Three months Ended

September 30,

 
   

2018

   

2017

 

Income from Operations

               

Private-label contract manufacturing

  $ 3,145     $ 2,257  

Patent and trademark licensing

    1,802       1,188  

Income from operations of reportable segments

    4,947       3,445  

Corporate expenses not allocated to segments

    (2,223

)

    (1,562

)

    $ 2,724     $ 1,883  

 

   

September 30,

2018

   

June 30,

2018

 

Total Assets

               

Private-label contract manufacturing

  $ 72,677     $ 69,037  

Patent and trademark licensing

    17,425       16,170  
    $ 90,102     $ 85,207  

 

Our private-label contract manufacturing products are sold both in the U.S. and in markets outside the U.S., including Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Our primary markets outside the U.S. are Europe and Asia. Our patent and trademark licensing activities are primarily based in the U.S.

 

Net sales by geographic region, based on the customers’ location, were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three months Ended

September 30,

 
   

2018

   

2017

 

United States

  $ 17,646     $ 15,194  

Markets outside the United States

    18,886       12,880  

Total net sales

  $ 36,532     $ 28,074  

 

Products manufactured by NAIE accounted for 72% of net sales in markets outside the U.S. for the three months ended September 30, 2018, and 75% for the three months ended September 30, 2017. No products manufactured by NAIE were sold in the U.S. during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

 

 

Assets and capital expenditures by geographic region, based on the location of the company or subsidiary at which they were located or made, were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Long-Lived Assets

   

Total Assets

   

Capital Expenditures

 
                                   

Three Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

2018

   

June 30,

2018

   

September 30,

2018

   

June 30,

2018

   

September 30,

2018

   

September 30,

2017

 

United States

  $ 10,841     $ 10,887     $ 54,279     $ 51,562     $ 337     $ 89  

Europe

    8,436       8,403       35,823       33,645       459       867  
    $ 19,277     $ 19,290     $ 90,102     $ 85,207     $ 796     $ 956  

 

 

 

H. Income Taxes

 

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was 20.6%. The rate differs slightly from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the favorable impact of foreign earnings of NAIE, which are taxed at less than the U.S. statutory rate.  The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was 28.0%.

 

To determine our quarterly provision for income taxes, we use an estimated annual effective tax rate, which is based on expected annual income, statutory tax rates and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions to which we are subject. Certain significant or unusual items are separately recognized in the quarter in which they occur and can be a source of variability in the effective tax rate from quarter to quarter. There were no significant discrete items for the three months ended September 30, 2018. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as an income tax expense.

 

We record valuation allowances to reduce our deferred tax assets to an amount we believe is more likely than not to be realized. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. During the three months ended September 30, 2018, there was no change to our valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets.

 

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates, for each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date for such new rates.

 

We are subject to taxation in the U.S., Switzerland and various state jurisdictions. Our tax years for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and forward are subject to examination by the U.S. tax authorities and our years for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 and forward are subject to examination by the state tax authorities. Our tax years for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and forward are subject to examination by the Swiss tax authorities.

 

It is our policy to establish reserves based on management’s assessment of exposure for certain positions taken in previously filed tax returns that may become payable upon audit by tax authorities. Our tax reserves are analyzed quarterly and adjustments are made as events occur that we believe warrant adjustments to those reserves. There were no adjustments to reserves in the three months ended September 30, 2018.

 

 

I. Treasury Stock

 

On June 2, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 million of our common stock. On February 6, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized a $1.0 million increase to our stock repurchase plan bringing the total authorized repurchase amount to $3.0 million. On May 11, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized a $2.0 million increase to our stock repurchase plan bringing the total authorized repurchase amount to $5.0 million. On March 28, 2018, the Board of Directors authorized a $2.0 million increase to our stock repurchase plan bringing the total authorized repurchase amount to $7.0 million. Under the repurchase plan, we may, from time to time, purchase shares of our common stock, depending upon market conditions, in open market or privately negotiated transactions.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, we did not repurchase any shares under this repurchase plan.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2018, we acquired 674 shares from employees in connection with restricted stock shares owned by such employees that vested during that period at a weighted average cost of $9.65 per share and a total cost of $6,000. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we acquired 734 shares from employees in connection with restricted stock shares owned by such employees that vested during that period at a weighted average cost of $10.70 per share and a total cost of $8,000. These shares were returned to us by the subject employees and in exchange therefor we paid each employee’s required tax withholding liability incurred due to the vesting of their restricted stock shares during that period. The valuation of the shares acquired and therefor the number of shares returned to us was calculated based on the closing share price on the date the shares vested.

 

 

 

J. Derivatives and Hedging

 

We are exposed to gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relating to forecasted product sales denominated in foreign currencies and to other transactions of NAIE, our foreign subsidiary. As part of our overall strategy to manage the level of exposure to the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, we may use foreign exchange contracts in the form of forward contracts. To the extent we enter into such contracts, there can be no guarantee any such contracts will be effective hedges against our foreign currency exchange risk.

 

As of September 30, 2018, we had forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges primarily to protect against the foreign exchange risks inherent in our forecasted sales of products at prices denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. These contracts are expected to be settled through August 2020. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, we record the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative in accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity and subsequently reclassify these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings.

 

For foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges, hedge effectiveness is measured using the spot rate. Changes in the spot-forward differential are excluded from the test of hedge effectiveness and are recorded currently in earnings as interest expense. We measure effectiveness by comparing the cumulative change in the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the hedged item. During the three months ended September 30, 2018, we did not have any losses or gains related to the ineffective portion of our hedging instruments. No hedging relationships were terminated as a result of ineffective hedging or forecasted transactions no longer probable of occurring for foreign currency forward contracts. We monitor the probability of forecasted transactions as part of the hedge effectiveness testing on a quarterly basis.

 

As of September 30, 2018, the notional amounts of our foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges were approximately $83.3 million (EUR 68.9 million). As of September 30, 2018, a net gain of approximately $171,000 related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges was recorded in OCI. It is expected that $119,000 will be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months along with the earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions.

 

As of September 30, 2018, the fair value of our cash flow hedges was an asset of $955,000, of which $680,000 was classified in prepaids and other current assets, and $275,000 was classified in other non-current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the three months ended September 30, 2018, we recognized $458,000 of net gains in OCI and reclassified $41,000 of gains from OCI to revenue. As of June 30, 2018, $55,000 of the fair value of our cash flow hedges was classified in prepaids and other current assets, $46,000 was classified in other non-current assets, and $101,000 was classified in accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized $2.2 million of net losses in OCI and reclassified $422,000 of gains from OCI to revenue.

 

 

K. Contingencies

 

From time to time, we become involved in various investigations, claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business. These matters may relate to product liability, employment, intellectual property, tax, regulation, contract or other matters. The resolution of these matters as they arise will be subject to various uncertainties and, even if such claims are without merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. While unfavorable outcomes are possible, based on available information, we generally do not believe the resolution of these matters will result in a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial condition, or results of operations. However, a settlement payment or unfavorable outcome could adversely impact our results of operations. Our evaluation of the likely impact of these actions could change in the future and we could have unfavorable outcomes we do not expect.

 

 

L. Subsequent Events

 

On October 19, 2018, Natural Alternatives International Europe Ltd. SA, a Swiss corporation ("NAIE") and wholly-owned subsidiary of Natural Alternatives International, Inc. entered into a new lease with its current landlord providing five additional years to the term of NAIE's leasehold for its primary manufacturing facility in Manno Switzerland. The new lease term runs from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024 and is automatically extended for successive one-year periods thereafter unless NAIE provides a one-year advance notice not to extend.  

 

On November 5, 2018, Natural Alternatives International Europe Ltd. SA, a Swiss corporation ("NAIE") and wholly-owned subsidiary of Natural Alternatives International, Inc. entered into a lease with Sofinol SA for approximately 2,870 square meters of commercial warehouse space in a building located on the property adjacent to the leasehold for the primary existing NAIE facility in Manno Switzerland. NAIE intends to use the space primarily for raw material storage. The lease is for an initial five-year term commencing on January 1, 2019 and NAIE can terminate the lease with 12 months advance notice given on June 30th or December 31st each year of the initial term. At the end of the initial term the lease converts to a year to year lease at the same rental rate terminable by NAIE or the landlord upon 12 months' advance notice.

 

 

ITEM 2.     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion and analysis is intended to help you understand our financial condition and results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2018. You should read the following discussion and analysis together with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included under Item 1 in this report, as well as the risk factors and other information included in our 2018 Annual Report and other reports and documents we file with the SEC. Our future financial condition and results of operations will vary from our historical financial condition and results of operations described below based on a variety of factors.

 

Executive Overview

 

The following overview does not address all of the matters covered in the other sections of this Item 2 or other items in this report or contain all of the information that may be important to our stockholders or the investing public. You should read this overview in conjunction with the other sections of this Item 2 and this report.

 

Our primary business activity is providing private label contract manufacturing services to companies that market and distribute vitamins, minerals, herbs and other nutritional supplements, as well as other health care products, to consumers both within and outside the U.S. Historically, our revenue has been largely dependent on sales to two or three private label contract manufacturing customers and subject to variations in the timing of such customers’ orders, which in turn is impacted by such customers’ internal marketing programs, supply chain management, entry into new markets, new product introductions, the demand for such customers’ products, and general industry and economic conditions. Our revenue also includes raw material sales and royalty and licensing revenue generated from our patent estate pursuant to license and supply agreements with third parties for the distribution and use of the ingredient known as beta-alanine sold under our CarnoSyn® and SR CarnoSyn® trademarks.

 

A cornerstone of our business strategy is to achieve long-term growth and profitability and to diversify our sales base. We have sought and expect to continue to seek to diversify our sales by developing relationships with additional, quality-oriented, private label contract manufacturing customers, and commercializing our patent estate through sales of beta-alanine under our Carnosyn® and SR Carnosyn® trade names, contract manufacturing, and license agreements.

 

During the first three months of fiscal 2019, our net sales were 30% higher than in the first three months of fiscal 2018. Private label contract manufacturing sales increased 40% due primarily to the sale of new products to existing customers and higher volumes of current products to existing customers located primarily in U.S., Asian, Australia, and European markets. The increase in sales included shipment of new products and increased sales of existing products to our largest customer under our previously announced expanded relationship. Revenue concentration risk for our largest private label contract manufacturing customer as a percentage of our total net sales increased to 58% for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to 47% for the three months ended September 30, 2018. We expect our annualized fiscal 2019 revenue concentration for this customer to be consistent with fiscal 2018.

 

During the first three months of fiscal 2019, CarnoSyn® beta-alanine revenue decreased 7% to $5.4 million as compared to $5.9 million for the first three months of fiscal 2018. The decrease in beta-alanine revenue was primarily due to lower average material sales prices.

 

To protect our CarnoSyn® business and its underlying patent estate, we incurred litigation and patent compliance expenses of approximately $618,000 during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and $972,000 during the comparable period in fiscal 2018. Our ability to maintain or further increase our beta-alanine royalty and licensing revenue will depend in large part on our ability to develop a market for our sustained release form of beta-alanine marketed under our SR Carnosyn® trademark, maintenance of our patent rights, the availability of the raw material beta-alanine when and in the amounts needed, the ability to expand distribution of beta-alanine to new and existing customers, the ability to further commercialize our existing patents, and the continued compliance by third parties with our license agreements and patent and trademark rights.

 

 

During the remainder of fiscal 2019, we plan to continue our focus on:

 

 

Leveraging our state-of-the-art, certified facilities to increase the value of the goods and services we provide to our highly valued private-label contract manufacturing customers, and assist us in developing relationships with additional quality oriented customers;

 

 

Expanding the commercialization of our beta-alanine patent estate through raw material sales, developing a market for our sustained release form of beta-alanine marketed under our SR Carnosyn® trademark, new contract manufacturing opportunities, license agreements and protecting our proprietary rights; and

 

 

Improving operational efficiencies and managing costs and business risks to improve profitability.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of our financial statements requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our financial statements and their accompanying notes. We have identified certain policies we believe are important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations. These policies require the application of significant judgment by our management. We base our estimates on our historical experience, industry standards, and various other assumptions we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. An adverse effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, and results of operations could occur if circumstances change that alter the various assumptions or conditions used in such estimates or assumptions.

 

Our critical accounting policies are discussed under Item 7 of our 2018 Annual Report and recent accounting pronouncements are discussed under Item A to our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report

 

In the three months ended September 30, 2018, there were changes to the application of critical accounting policies previously disclosed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K related to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on July 1, 2018, as described below.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue is recognized at the point in time that our performance obligation is fulfilled, and control of the ordered products is transferred to the customer. Generally, this occurs when the product is shipped, or in some cases, when the product is delivered to the customer. Refer to Revenue Recognition in Note A, "Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," in this Quarterly Report, for additional information.

 

 

 

Results of Operations

 

The results of our operations for the three months ended September 30 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

                 
   

September 30, 2018

   

September 30, 2017

   

Increase (Decrease)

 

Private-label contract manufacturing

  $ 31,087       85

%

  $ 22,222       79

%

  $ 8,865       40

%

Patent and trademark licensing

    5,445       15

%

    5,852       21

%

    (407

)

    (7

)%

Total net sales

    36,532       100

%

    28,074       100

%

    8,458       30

%

Cost of goods sold

    29,369       80

%

    21,704       77

%

    7,665       35

%

Gross profit

    7,163       20

%

    6,370       23

%

    793       12

%

Selling, general & administrative expenses

    4,439       12

%

    4,487       16

%

    (48

)

    (1

)%

Income from operations

    2,724       7

%

    1,883       7

%

    841       45

%

Other income, net

    497       1

%

    108       0

%

    389       360

%

Income before income taxes

    3,221       9

%

    1,991       7

%

    1,230       62

%

Provision for income taxes

    662       2

%

    557       2

%

    105       19

%

Net income

  $ 2,559       7

%

  $ 1,434       5

%

  $ 1,125       78

%

 

Private label contract manufacturing sales increased 40% due primarily to the sale of new products to existing customers and higher volumes of current products to existing customers located primarily in U.S., Asian, Australian, and European markets. The increase in sales included shipment of new products and increased sales of existing products to our largest customer under our previously announced expanded relationship.

 

Net sales from our patent and trademark licensing segment decreased 7% during the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The decrease in beta-alanine raw material sales was primarily due to lower average material sales prices.

 

The change in gross profit margin for the three months ended September 30, 2018, was as follows:

 

   

Percentage
Change

 

Contract manufacturing (1)

    0.1  

Patent and trademark licensing (2)

    (3.2

)

Total change in gross profit margin

    (3.1

)

 

 

1

Private-label contract manufacturing gross profit margin contribution increased 0.1 percentage points during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 as compared to the comparable period in fiscal 2018. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of sales is primarily due to a marginal decrease in per unit manufacturing costs.

 

2

During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, patent and trademark licensing gross profit margin contribution decreased 3.2 percentage points primarily due to decreased raw material sales and decreased royalty income as a percentage of total consolidated net sales which decreases were partially offset by favorable raw material costs.

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $48,000, or 1%, during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 primarily due to lower legal, marketing, and advertising costs associated with our patent and trademark licensing segment partially offset by increased employee compensation and consulting costs.

 

 

Other income, net increased $389,000 during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year primarily due to favorable interest income associated with our foreign currency hedge contracts.

 

Our income tax expense increased $105,000 during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily due to the higher pre-tax income in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 as compared to the comparable prior year period partially offset by a lower effective tax rate.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are cash flows provided by operating activities and the availability of borrowings under our credit facility. Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $2.3 million in the comparable quarter last year.

 

At September 30, 2018, changes in accounts receivable, consisting of amounts due from our private label contract manufacturing customers and our patent and trademark licensing activities, provided $1.9 million in cash compared to using $799,000 of cash in the comparable prior year quarter. The increase in cash provided by accounts receivable during the quarter ended September 30, 2018 primarily resulted from timing and amount of sales and the related collections. Days sales outstanding was 34 days during the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to 29 days for the prior year period.

 

Changes in inventory used $1.4 million in cash during the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to using $5.3 million in the comparable prior year quarter. The change in cash used by inventory during the quarter ended September 30, 2018 was primarily related to the timing of sales and new order activity. Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities provided $471,000 in cash during the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to providing $5.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017. The change in cash flow activity related to accounts payable and accrued liabilities is primarily due to the timing of inventory receipts and payments.

 

Cash used in investing activities in the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $777,000 compared to $2.5 million in the comparable quarter last year. The primary reason for the change was due to the conversion of $1.5 million of accounts receivable into a note receivable during the first quarter of fiscal 2018 with no similar activity in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. In addition, we made capital equipment purchases of $796,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to capital equipment purchases of $956,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2017. Capital expenditures during fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018 were primarily for manufacturing equipment used in our Vista, California and Manno, Switzerland facilities. At September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018, on a consolidated basis, we had no outstanding balances due in connection with our loan facility.

 

 

 

During the three months ending September 30, 2018, we were in compliance with all of the financial and other covenants required under the Credit Agreement.  Refer to Note E, "Debt," in this Quarterly Report, for terms of Credit Agreement and additional information.

 

As of September 30, 2018, we had $27.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $10.0 million available under our credit facilities. We believe our available cash, cash equivalents and potential cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund our current working capital needs and capital expenditures through at least the next 12 months.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of September 30, 2018, we did not have any off-balance sheet debt nor did we have any transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations) or other relationships with any unconsolidated entities or other persons that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenue or expenses material to investors.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Recent accounting pronouncements are discussed in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included under Item 1 of this report. Other than those pronouncements, we are not aware of any other pronouncements that materially affect our financial position or results of operations.

 

 

ITEM 4.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

We maintain certain disclosure controls and procedures as defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. They are designed to help ensure that material information is: (1) gathered and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, in a manner that allows for timely decisions regarding required disclosures; and (2) recorded, processed, summarized, reported and filed with the SEC as required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and within the time periods specified by the SEC.

 

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer), evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2018. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective for their intended purpose described above as of September 30, 2018.

 

On July 1, 2018, we adopted Topic 606 (see Note 1). We implemented internal controls to ensure we adequately evaluate our contracts and properly assess the impact of the new accounting standards on our condensed consolidated financial statements. Although adoption of the new revenue standard had no material impact on July 1, 2018 retained earnings or financial statement activity for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, and is not expected to have a material impact on our ongoing financial statements, we implemented changes to our business processes related to revenue recognition and the control activities within them. The changes included training within management, as well as new processes for ongoing contract review and monitoring to ensure completeness and accuracy of the information for new disclosures.

 

There were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

There were no other changes to our internal control over financial reporting during the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018 that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, we become involved in various investigations, claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business. These matters may relate to intellectual property, product liability, employment, tax, regulation, contract or other matters. The resolution of these matters as they arise will be subject to various uncertainties and, even if such claims are without merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. While unfavorable outcomes are possible, based on available information, we generally do not believe the resolution of these matters, even if unfavorable, will result in a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial condition, or results of operations. However, a settlement payment or unfavorable outcome could adversely impact our results of operations. Our evaluation of the likely impact of these actions could change in the future and we could have unfavorable outcomes we do not expect.

 

As of November 13, 2018, neither NAI nor its subsidiary were a party to any material pending legal proceeding nor was any of our property the subject of any material pending legal proceeding. We are currently involved in several matters in the ordinary course of our business, each of which is related to enforcing our intellectual property rights.

 

There is no assurance NAI will prevail in these litigation matters or in similar proceedings it may initiate or that litigation expenses will not be greater than anticipated.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

When evaluating our business and future prospects you should carefully consider the risks described under Item 1A of our 2018 Annual Report, as well as the other information in our 2018 Annual Report, this report and other reports and documents we file with the SEC. If any of the identified risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be seriously harmed. In that event, the market price of our common stock could decline, and you could lose all or a portion of the value of your investment in our common stock.

 

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Repurchases

 

During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under any stock repurchase plans.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

None.

 

 

ITEM 6.      EXHIBITS

 

The following exhibit index shows those exhibits filed with this report and those incorporated by reference:

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

 

Incorporated By Reference To

         

3(i)

 

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Natural Alternatives International, Inc. filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on January 14, 2005

 

Exhibit 3(i) of NAI’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2004, filed with the commission on February 14, 2005

3(ii)

 

Amended and Restated By-laws of Natural Alternatives International, Inc. dated as of February 9, 2009

 

Exhibit 3(ii) of NAI’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 9, 2009, filed with the commission on February 13, 2009

4(i)

 

Form of NAI’s Common Stock Certificate

 

Exhibit 4(i) of NAI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005, filed with the commission on September 8, 2005

10.01

 

First Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, by and between NAI and Mark A. LeDoux, effective July 1, 2018

 

Filed herewith

10.02

 

First Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, by and between NAI and Kenneth E. Wolf, effective July 1, 2018

 

Filed herewith

10.03

 

Second Amendment to Employment Agreement, by and between NAI and Michael E. Fortin, effective July 1, 2018

 

Filed herewith

10.04

 

Lease of Facilities in Manno, Switzerland between NAIE and Mr. Silvio Tarchini dated October 19, 2018

 

Filed herewith

10.05

 

Lease of Parking Places in Manno, Switzerland between NAIE and Mr. Silvio Tarchini dated October 19, 2018

 

Filed herewith

10.06   Lease of Facilities in Manno, Switzerland between NAIE and Sofinol SA dated November 5, 2018   Filed herewith

10.07

 

First Amendment to Loan Agreement with Kaged Muscle LLC, dated September 30, 2018 

 

Exhibit 10.53 of NAI’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 2, 2018, filed with the commission on October 2, 2018.

31.1

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer

 

Filed herewith

31.2

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

 

Filed herewith

32

 

Section 1350 Certification

 

Filed herewith

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document

 

Filed herewith

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

 

Filed herewith

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Natural Alternatives International, Inc., the registrant, has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized officers.

 

 

Date: November 13, 2018

 

 

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Mark A. LeDoux

 

 

 

Mark A. LeDoux, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

(principal executive officer)

 

       
  By: /s/ Michael E. Fortin  
    Michael E. Fortin, Chief Financial Officer  
    (principal financial and accounting officer)  

 

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