Nutritional supplement-seller Herbalife reported second quarter earnings results and they came in weaker than expected.
For the second quarter, the multi-level marketer reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.55 versus estimates of $1.57.
Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.31 billion versus estimates of $1.354 billion.
The stock was last trading down about 7.7% in the after-hours session following the earnings announcement.
Herbalife is the company that hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is shorting. Last week, Ackman gave what he called "the most important presentation" of his career slamming the company again. As Ackman spoke, shares of Herbalife surged higher.
For more than 18 months, Ackman has been on a crusade against Herbalife–a maker of nutritional shakes he believes is operating as a "pyramid scheme" that targets poor people. It's his contention that regulators, specifically the Federal Trade Commission, will shut the company down.
Herbalife has denied and continues to deny Ackman's allegations.
A number of fund managers, most notably Carl Icahn, are long Herbalife's stock. Icahn, who owns a massive stake, said a couple weeks ago that he has not sold a single share of his position.
So far, Ackman has amassed hundreds of millions in paper losses on his short.
The FTC opened an investigation into Herbalife back in March.
Here's the earnings release:
Second quarter worldwide volume growth of 5 percent compared to the prior year period.
Adjusted1 EPS of $1.55 increased 10 percent compared to the prior year. Reported EPS of $1.31 primarily reflects the impact of the non-cash costs associated with the convert and other items.
Raising FY'14 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to a range of $6.17 to $6.32.
Repurchased $581 million or 9.8 million shares during the quarter.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) today reported second quarter net sales of $1.3 billion, reflecting an increase of 7 percent compared to the same time period in 2013 on volume point growth of 5 percent. Adjusted1 net income for the quarter of $141.4 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, compares to 2013 second quarter adjusted net income of $150.7 million, or $1.41 per diluted share. On a reported basis, second quarter 2014 net income of $119.5 million, or $1.31 per diluted share compares to $143.2 million, or $1.34 per diluted share for the same period in 2013.
"Herbalife has once again delivered strong results in sales and profitability while demonstrating our continued ability to enhance our earnings per share," said Michael Johnson, Herbalife's chairman and CEO. "Our performance is a testament to the enthusiasm our millions of consumers and members have for our products. Additionally, our independent members are successfully executing numerous growth strategies to further develop customer loyalty and encourage individuals across our network to lead healthier, nutritious lives. Our members are proud to be a part of a solution to global public health issues and we value the integral role they play in Herbalife's mission."
For the quarter ended June 30, 2014 the company generated cash flow from operations of $156.9 million; invested $39.6 million in capital expenditures; and repurchased$581.3 million in common shares outstanding under our share repurchase program.
Second Quarter 2014 Key Metrics2,3
Regional Volume Point and Average Active Sales Leader Metrics
Volume Points (Mil)
Average Active Sales Leaders
Region
2Q'14
Yr/Yr % Chg
2Q'14
Yr/Yr % Chg
North America
335.8
(1%)
75,772
5%
Asia Pacific
320.2
1%
74,916
6%
EMEA
218.8
22%
56,692
18%
Mexico
231.3
5%
64,656
3%
South & Central America
206.3
(7%)
62,172
14%
China
118.5
38%
18,703
33%
Worldwide Total
1,430.9
5%
340,644
9%
Updated 2014 Guidance
Forward guidance excludes the impact of expenses (primarily for legal and advisory services) relating to the company's response to information put into the marketplace by a short seller, which the company believes to be inaccurate and misleading, expenses related to a FTC inquiry, and the impact of non-cash interest costs associated with the company's Convertible Notes and the expenses incurred related to the effort to recover costs related to the reaudit that occurred last year. Forward guidance is based on the average daily exchange rates of the first two weeks of July. Included in the guidance is the use of the GAAP rate for Venezuela of 10.6 to 1 for the balance of the year and excludes the potential impact of future devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar and future repatriation, if any, of existing cash balances in Venezuela.
Based on current business trends the company's third quarter fiscal 2014 and full year fiscal 2014 guidance is provided below.
Three Months Ending
Twelve Months Ending
September 30, 2014
December 31, 2014
Low
High
Low
High
Volume Point Growth vs 2013
5.5%
7.5%
6.0%
8.0%
Net Sales Growth vs 2013
9.0%
11.0%
8.5%
10.5%
Diluted EPS as adjusted
$1.49
$1.53
$6.17
$6.32
Cap Ex ($ millions)
$45.0
$55.0
$175.0
$195.0
Effective Tax Rate
27.0%
29.0%
27.5%
29.5%
Share Repurchase Program Update
During the second quarter, the company repurchased 9.8 million shares at an average cost of $59.41. There is currently $232.9 million remaining on the existing $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization.
Second Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call
Herbalife senior management will host an investor conference call to discuss its recent financial results and provide an update on current business trends on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET).
The dial-in number for this conference call for domestic callers is (877) 317-1296 and (706) 634-5671 for international callers (conference ID 66932104). Live audio of the conference call will be simultaneously webcast in the investor relations section of the company's website at http://ir.herbalife.com.
An audio replay will be available following the completion of the conference call in MP3 format or by dialing (855) 859-2056 for domestic callers or (404) 537-3406 for international callers (conference ID 66932104). The webcast of the teleconference will be archived and available on Herbalife's website.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is a global nutrition company that sells weight-management, nutrition, and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in more than 90 countries through and to a network of independent members. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. Herbalife's website contains a significant amount of information about Herbalife, including financial and other information for investors at http://ir.Herbalife.com. The company encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted.
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1 See Schedule A - "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for more detail.
2 Supplemental tables that include additional business metrics can be found at http://www.ir.herbalife.com.
3 Worldwide Average Active Sales Leaders may not equal the sum of the Average Active Sales Leaders in each region due to the calculation being an average of Sales Leaders active in a period, not a summation, and the fact that some sales leaders are active in more than one region but are counted only once in the worldwide amount.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, such as those disclosed or incorporated by reference in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in our forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:
• our relationship with, and our ability to influence the actions of, our Members;
• improper action by our employees or Members in violation of applicable law;
• adverse publicity associated with our products or network marketing organization, including our ability to comfort the marketplace and regulators regarding our compliance with applicable laws;
• changing consumer preferences and demands;
• our reliance upon, or the loss or departure of any member of, our senior management team which could negatively impact our Member relations and operating results;
• the competitive nature of our business;
• regulatory matters governing our products, including potential governmental or regulatory actions concerning the safety or efficacy of our products and network marketing program, including the direct selling market in which we operate;
• legal challenges to our network marketing program;
• risks associated with operating internationally and the effect of economic factors, including foreign exchange, inflation, disruptions or conflicts with our third party importers, pricing and currency devaluation risks, especially in countries such as Venezuela;
• uncertainties relating to the application of transfer pricing, duties, value added taxes, and other tax regulations, and changes thereto;
• uncertainties relating to interpretation and enforcement of legislation in China governing direct selling;
• uncertainties relating to the interpretation, enforcement or amendment of legislation in India governing direct selling;
• our inability to obtain the necessary licenses to expand our direct selling business in China;
• adverse changes in the Chinese economy, Chinese legal system or Chinese governmental policies;
• our dependence on increased penetration of existing markets;
• contractual limitations on our ability to expand our business;
• our reliance on our information technology infrastructure and outside manufacturers;
• the sufficiency of trademarks and other intellectual property rights;
• product concentration;
• changes in tax laws, treaties or regulations, or their interpretation;
• taxation relating to our Members;
• product liability claims;
• whether we will purchase any of our shares in the open markets or otherwise; and
• share price volatility related to, among other things, speculative trading and certain traders shorting our common shares.
We do not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:
Herbalife Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
6/30/2014
6/30/2013
6/30/2014
6/30/2013
North America
$
250,601
$
247,564
$
498,461
$
469,037
Mexico
148,658
145,638
291,321
278,527
South and Central America
203,352
222,362
447,974
441,877
EMEA
227,254
186,286
438,506
355,871
Asia Pacific
306,307
299,240
586,687
610,986
China
170,028
118,149
305,900
186,588
Worldwide net sales
1,306,200
1,219,239
2,568,849
2,342,886
Cost of Sales
257,221
247,224
508,386
473,201
Gross Profit
1,048,979
972,015
2,060,463
1,869,685
Royalty Overrides
390,774
379,551
772,593
743,580
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (1)
461,917
400,107
963,979
764,827
Operating Income
196,288
192,357
323,891
361,278
Interest Expense, net
21,406
5,559
36,367
10,932
Other Expense, net (1)
-
-
3,161
-
Income before income taxes
174,882
186,798
284,363
350,346
Income Taxes
55,350
43,636
90,203
88,311
Net Income
119,532
143,162
194,160
262,035
Basic Shares
86,113
102,993
90,732
103,551
Diluted Shares
91,172
107,083
95,934
107,589
Basic EPS
$
1.39
$
1.39
$
2.14
$
2.53
Diluted EPS
$
1.31
$
1.34
$
2.02
$
2.44
Dividends declared per share
$
-
$
0.30
$
0.30
$
0.60
(1) As discussed in Note 2 of the quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses and Other Expense, net for the six months ended June 30, 2014 includes an $89.5 million pre-tax unfavorable impact related to the remeasurement of Venezuela Bolivar-denominated assets and liabilities at the SICAD I rate.
Herbalife Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Jun 30,
Dec 31,
2014
2013
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash & cash equivalents
$
773,517
$
972,974
Receivables, net
103,782
100,326
Inventories
343,447
351,201
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
206,654
148,774
Deferred income taxes
67,389
69,845
Total Current Assets
1,494,789
1,643,120
Property, net
363,165
318,860
Deferred compensation plan assets
27,597
26,821
Deferred financing cost, net
25,677
4,896
Other assets
108,358
63,713
Marketing related intangibles and other intangible assets, net
310,608
310,801
Goodwill
105,490
105,490
Total Assets
$
2,435,684
$
2,473,701
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
97,065
$
82,665
Royalty overrides
253,261
266,952
Accrued compensation
89,358
111,905
Accrued expenses
287,516
267,501
Current portion of long-term debt
93,751
81,250
Advance sales deposits
88,071
68,079
Income taxes payable
33,344
43,826
Total Current Liabilities
942,366
922,178
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current portion
1,744,236
850,019
Deferred compensation plan liability
41,795
37,226
Deferred income taxes
59,952
66,026
Other non-current liabilities
51,403
46,806
Total Liabilities
2,839,752
1,922,255
Contingencies
Shareholders' (deficit) equity:
Common shares
92
101
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
398,436
323,860
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(22,657
)
(19,794
)
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings
(779,939
)
247,279
Total Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity
(404,068
)
551,446
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity
$
2,435,684
$
2,473,701
Herbalife Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
6/30/2014
6/30/2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
$
194,160
$
262,035
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
44,776
42,310
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
(6,693
)
(15
)
Share-based compensation expenses
23,398
15,253
Non-cash interest expense
19,021
1,295
Deferred income taxes
(7,838
)
(7,939
)
Inventory write-downs
12,373
10,448
Unrealized foreign exchange transaction loss (gain)
2,532
(44
)
Foreign exchange loss relating to Venezuela
86,108
15,116
Other
3,717
(674
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
(1,163
)
(312
)
Inventories
(2,409
)
(14,094
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(50,669
)
(13,150
)
Other assets
(4,642
)
(534
)
Accounts payable
13,038
4,586
Royalty overrides
(12,113
)
(2,051
)
Accrued expenses and accrued compensation
16,661
43,761
Advance sales deposits
20,915
4,481
Income taxes
(8,158
)
(12,546
)
Deferred compensation plan liability
4,569
3,527
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
347,583
351,453
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(105,482
)
(56,048
)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
11
33
Investments in Venezuelan bonds
(7,588
)
-
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(113,059
)
(56,015
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid
(30,400
)
(61,823
)
Dividends received
3,416
-
Payments for Capped Call Transactions
(123,825
)
-
Borrowings from senior secured credit facility and other debt
-
513,227
Proceeds from senior convertible notes
1,150,000
-
Principal payments on senior secured credit facility and other debt
(37,500
)
(38,250
)
Issuance costs relating to long-term debt and senior convertible notes
(28,927
)
-
Share repurchases
(1,277,929
)
(165,726
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
6,693
15
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and sale of stock under employee stock purchase plan
2,039
971
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(336,433
)
248,414
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
(97,548
)
(27,683
)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(199,457
)
516,169
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
972,974
333,534
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
773,517
849,703
CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD
Interest paid
$
14,417
$
12,004
Income taxes paid
$
109,337
$
117,120
NON CASH ACTIVITIES
Accrued capital expenditures
$
13,090
$
8,040
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE A: RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(unaudited and unreviewed), (Dollars in Thousand, Except Per Share Data)
In addition to its reported results, the Company has included in the tables below adjusted results that the Securities and Exchange Commission defines as "non-GAAP financial measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors in analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results.
The following is a reconciliation of net income, presented and reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, to net income adjusted for certain items:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
6/30/2014
6/30/2013
6/30/2014
6/30/2013
(in thousands)
Net income, as reported
$
119,532
$
143,162
$
194,160
$
262,035
Remeasurement loss relating to Venezuela (1)(2)
2,558
(2,217
)
69,160
8,307
Expenses incurred responding to attacks on the Company's business model (1)(3)
5,609
7,125
8,916
15,104
Expenses incurred for the re-audit of 2010 to 2012 financial statements (1)(4)
-
2,661
-
2,661
Expenses related to the FTC inquiry (1)(5)
3,095
-
3,765
-
Expenses incurred for the recovery of costs associated with the re-audit (1)
411
-
411
-
Non-cash interest expense and amortization of non-cash issuance costs (6)
10,166
-
16,009
-
Net income, as adjusted
$
141,371
$
150,731
$
292,421
$
288,107
The following is a reconciliation of diluted earnings per share, presented and reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, to diluted earnings per share adjusted for certain items:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
6/30/2014
6/30/2013
6/30/2014
6/30/2013
Diluted earnings per share, as reported
$
1.31
$
1.34
$
2.02
$
2.44
Remeasurement loss relating to Venezuela (1)(2)
0.03
(0.02
)
0.72
0.08
Expenses incurred responding to attacks on the Company's business model (1)(3)
0.06
0.07
0.09
0.14
Expenses incurred for the re-audit of 2010 to 2012 financial statements (1)(4)
-
0.02
-
0.02
Expenses related to the FTC inquiry (1)(5)
0.03
-
0.04
-
Expenses incurred for the recovery of costs associated with the re-audit (1)
-
-
-
-
Non-cash interest expense and amortization of non-cash issuance costs (6)
0.11
-
0.17
-
Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted (7)
$
1.55
$
1.41
$
3.05
$
2.68
(1) Based on interim income tax reporting rules, these expenses are not considered discrete items. As a result, the Company's full year effective tax rate is impacted by these items. When applying the full year effective tax rate to year-to-date income, the Company's year-to-date tax provision recorded with respect to these non-GAAP adjustments is different from the forecasted full-year tax provision impact of these items. As a consequence, adjustments to the year-to-date and quarterly tax impacts will be recorded as the adjusted full year effective tax rate is applied to income in subsequent periods. Additionally, adjustments to items unrelated to these non-GAAP adjustments may have an effect on the income tax impact of these non-GAAP adjustments in subsequent periods. The Company plans to update the income tax impact of these items in subsequent interim reporting periods.
(2) Net of ($2,349) and $2,217 tax benefit for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively; and net of $20,318 and $6,808 tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(3) Net of $2,371 and $953 tax benefit for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively; and net of $3,366 and $2,468 tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(4) Net of $796 tax benefit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.
(5) Net of $2,038 and $2,278 tax benefit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.
(6) Relates to non-cash expense on our convertible notes and prepaid forward share repurchase contract
(7) Amounts may not total due to rounding.
The following is a reconciliation of total long-term debt to net debt:
6/30/2014
12/31/2013
Total long-term debt (current and long-term portion)
$
1,837,987
$
931,269
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
773,517
972,974
Net debt
$
1,064,470
$
(41,705
)
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