UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

____________

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015

March 31, 2016OR

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _________to_________

 

Commission File Number

000-19932

 

RELIV’ INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware371172197
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
  
136 Chesterfield Industrial Boulevard 
Chesterfield, Missouri63005
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

  

(636) 537-9715

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ     No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes þx     No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer ¨     Accelerated filer ¨      Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company  þx

 

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

 

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock as of NovemberMay 2, 20152016 was 12,919,110 (excluding treasury shares).

 

 

 

 

INDEX

Part I – Financial Information 
   
Item No. 1Financial Statements (Unaudited)1
Item No. 2Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations9
Item No. 4Controls and Procedures1715
   
Part II – Other Information 
   
Item No. 6Exhibits1816

 

 

 

 

PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item No. 1 - Financial Statements

Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

  September 30  December 31 
  2015  2014 
  (unaudited)    
Assets        
         
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $3,158,965  $4,989,392 
Accounts receivable, less allowances of        
$30,200 in 2015 and $26,300 in 2014  84,536   265,530 
Accounts and note due from employees and distributors  132,786   121,208 
Inventories        
Finished goods  4,042,963   3,782,171 
Raw materials  1,438,039   1,216,031 
Sales aids and promotional materials  138,485   179,263 
Total inventories  5,619,487   5,177,465 
         
Refundable income taxes  472,157   257,577 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  771,657   661,038 
Deferred income taxes  72,000   61,000 
Total current assets  10,311,588   11,533,210 
         
Other assets  272,682   295,929 
Cash surrender value of life insurance  2,823,160   2,747,944 
Note receivable due from distributor  1,656,449   1,732,982 
Deferred income taxes  714,000   686,000 
Intangible assets, net  2,723,179   2,925,775 
         
Property, plant and equipment:        
Land and land improvements  893,735   883,563 
Building  9,951,393   9,966,748 
Machinery & equipment  4,350,849   4,355,040 
Office equipment  1,223,983   1,235,192 
Computer equipment & software  2,337,873   2,505,229 
   18,757,833   18,945,772 
Less: Accumulated depreciation  12,183,081   12,019,802 
Net property, plant and equipment  6,574,752   6,925,970 
         
Total assets $25,075,810  $26,847,810 

PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION      
       
Item No. 1 - Financial Statements      
       
Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries      
       
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets      
  March 31  December 31 
  2016  2015 
  (unaudited)    
Assets        
         
Current assets:        
  Cash and cash equivalents $3,893,496  $3,262,263 
  Accounts receivable, less allowances of $30,600 in 2016 and $30,200 in 2015  20,455   89,376 
  Accounts and note due from employees and distributors  137,324   134,668 
  Inventories        
          Finished goods  3,101,228   3,657,612 
          Raw materials  1,598,112   1,382,635 
          Sales aids and promotional materials  164,799   132,475 
                     Total inventories  4,864,139   5,172,722 
         
  Refundable income taxes  526,968   522,035 
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets  1,159,934   552,645 
  Deferred income taxes  66,000   66,000 
Total current assets  10,668,316   9,799,709 
         
Other assets  266,765   285,153 
Cash surrender value of life insurance  2,877,475   2,848,232 
Note receivable due from distributor  1,603,484   1,630,164 
Deferred income taxes  594,000   623,000 
Intangible assets, net  2,588,116   2,655,647 
         
Property, plant and equipment:        
            Land and land improvements  905,190   905,190 
            Building  9,953,540   9,951,555 
            Machinery & equipment  4,345,428   4,344,403 
            Office equipment  1,225,048   1,223,921 
            Computer equipment & software  2,350,327   2,341,149 
   18,779,533   18,766,218 
Less: Accumulated depreciation  12,533,092   12,347,091 
          Net property, plant and equipment  6,246,441   6,419,127 
         
Total assets $24,844,597  $24,261,032 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets      

 

Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries      
     
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets     
 September 30 December 31  March 31 December 31 
 2015 2014  2016  2015 
 (unaudited)    (unaudited)   
Liabilities and stockholders' equity             
             
Current liabilities:             
Accounts payable and accrued expenses:             
Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses $2,348,308 $2,026,198  $2,802,741  $1,859,716 
Distributors' commissions payable 1,588,129 1,753,908   1,489,571   1,567,883 
Sales taxes payable 225,884 292,188   218,958   232,996 
Payroll, payroll taxes, and incentive compensation payable  324,539  1,114,763 
Payroll and payroll taxes payable  317,467   277,157 
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses 4,486,860 5,187,057   4,828,737   3,937,752 
             
Current portion of long-term debt  813,560  697,423   749,850   781,505 
Total current liabilities 5,300,420 5,884,480   5,578,587   4,719,257 
             
Noncurrent liabilities:             
Revolving line of credit - 500,000 
Long-term debt, less current portion 3,279,589 3,047,267   3,041,230   3,159,575 
Deferred income taxes  53,000   94,000 
Other noncurrent liabilities  377,825  418,785   389,354   405,705 
Total noncurrent liabilities 3,657,414 3,966,052   3,483,584   3,659,280 
             
Stockholders' equity:             
Preferred stock, par value $.001 per share; 3,000,000     
shares authorized; -0- shares issued and outstanding     
in 2015 and 2014 - - 
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 30,000,000     
authorized; 14,773,083 shares issued and 12,919,110     
shares outstanding as of 9/30/2015; 14,673,083 shares     
issued and 12,819,110 shares outstanding as of 12/31/2014 14,773 14,673 
Preferred stock, par value $.001 per share; 3,000,000 shares authorized; -0- shares issued and outstanding in 2016 and 2015  -   - 
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 30,000,000 authorized; 14,773,083 shares issued and 12,919,110 shares outstanding as of 3/31/2016; 14,773,083 shares issued and 12,919,110 shares outstanding as of 12/31/2015  14,773   14,773 
Additional paid-in capital 30,484,480 30,321,598   30,517,959   30,499,817 
Accumulated deficit (8,453,145) (7,434,595)  (8,702,922)  (8,659,262)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:             
Foreign currency translation adjustment (589,572) (565,838)  (708,824)  (634,273)
Treasury stock  (5,338,560)  (5,338,560)  (5,338,560)  (5,338,560)
             
Total stockholders' equity  16,117,976  16,997,278   15,782,426   15,882,495 
             
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $25,075,810 $26,847,810  $24,844,597  $24,261,032 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries      
       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net      
Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
       
(unaudited) Three months ended March 31 
  2016  2015 
       
       
       
Product sales $12,042,561  $13,708,123 
Handling & freight income  993,889   1,126,240 
         
Net sales  13,036,450   14,834,363 
         
Costs and expenses:        
  Cost of products sold  2,984,104   2,994,949 
  Distributor royalties and commissions  4,624,375   5,280,747 
  Selling, general and administrative  5,609,268   6,129,949 
         
Total costs and expenses  13,217,747   14,405,645 
         
Income (loss) from operations  (181,297)  428,718 
         
Other income (expense):        
  Interest income  27,357   30,382 
  Interest expense  (26,401)  (23,939)
  Other income / (expense)  113,681   (170,714)
         
Income (loss) before income taxes  (66,660)  264,447 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes  (23,000)  148,000 
         
Net income (loss) $(43,660) $116,447 
         
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
  Foreign currency translation adjustment  (74,551)  (23,387)
         
Comprehensive income (loss) $(118,211) $93,060 
         
         
Earnings (loss) per common share - Basic $(0.00) $0.01 
Weighted average shares  12,919,000   12,819,000 
         
Earnings (loss) per common share - Diluted $(0.00) $0.01 
Weighted average shares  12,919,000   12,822,000 
         
Cash dividends declared per common share $-  $- 

 

Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net

Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(unaudited) Three months ended September 30  Nine months ended September 30 
  2015  2014  2015  2014 
             
Product sales $11,250,271  $13,206,275  $36,401,384  $39,867,425 
Handling & freight income  944,182   1,108,006   3,072,783   3,387,322 
                 
Net sales  12,194,453   14,314,281   39,474,167   43,254,747 
                 
Costs and expenses:                
Cost of products sold  2,603,167   2,968,139   8,245,871   8,855,401 
Distributor royalties and commissions  4,308,647   4,985,450   14,048,971   15,425,704 
Selling, general and administrative  5,659,989   6,133,040   18,244,930   19,390,732 
                 
Total costs and expenses  12,571,803   14,086,629   40,539,772   43,671,837 
                 
Income (loss) from operations  (377,350)  227,652   (1,065,605)  (417,090)
                 
Other income (expense):                
Interest income  28,536   31,736   88,991   100,008 
Interest expense  (36,814)  (26,054)  (87,502)  (75,689)
Other income / (expense)  (72,373)  (60,372)  (227,434)  (53,983)
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes  (458,001)  172,962   (1,291,550)  (446,754)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes  (169,000)  7,000   (273,000)  (173,000)
                 
Net income (loss) $(289,001) $165,962  $(1,018,550) $(273,754)
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):                
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (72,673)  (57,101)  (23,734)  (17,194)
                 
Comprehensive income (loss) $(361,674) $108,861  $(1,042,284) $(290,948)
                 
                 
Earnings (loss) per common share - Basic $(0.02) $0.01  $(0.08) $(0.02)
Weighted average shares  12,919,000   12,666,000   12,853,000   12,666,000 
                 
Earnings (loss) per common share - Diluted $(0.02) $0.01  $(0.08) $(0.02)
Weighted average shares  12,919,000   12,750,000   12,853,000   12,666,000 
                 
Cash dividends declared per common share $-  $-  $-  $- 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries      
       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows      
(unaudited)      
  Three months ended March 31 
  2016  2015 
       
Operating activities:        
Net income (loss) $(43,660) $116,447 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by in operating activities:        
    Depreciation and amortization  249,892   255,382 
    Stock-based compensation  18,142   9,583 
    Non-cash life insurance policy accretion  (29,244)  (25,072)
    Deferred income taxes  (20,000)  18,000 
    Foreign currency transaction (gain)/loss  (100,053)  145,311 
    (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable and accounts due from employees and distributors  67,571   92,150 
    (Increase) decrease in inventories  316,870   (127,096)
    (Increase) decrease in refundable income taxes  (4,933)  130,978 
    (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets  (605,781)  (308,882)
    (Increase) decrease in other assets  18,697   (10,633)
    Increase (decrease) in accounts payable & accrued expenses and other noncurrent liabilities  856,514   849,385 
         
Net cash provided by operating activities  724,015   1,145,553 
         
Investing activities:        
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment  -   5,657 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment  (9,905)  (127,561)
Payments received on distributor note receivable  25,131   23,671 
         
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  15,226   (98,233)
         
Financing activities:        
Principal payments on long-term borrowings  (143,618)  (124,356)
         
Net cash used in financing activities  (143,618)  (124,356)
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  35,610   (66,533)
         
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  631,233   856,431 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  3,262,263   4,989,392 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $3,893,496  $5,845,823 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

  Nine months ended September 30 
  2015  2014 
       
Operating activities:        
Net loss $(1,018,550) $(273,754)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to        
net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  758,564   725,584 
Stock-based compensation  45,981   36,178 
Non-cash life insurance policy accretion  (75,216)  (66,248)
Deferred income taxes  (89,000)  (142,000)
Foreign currency transaction (gain)/loss  98,172   56,195 
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable and accounts due        
from employees and distributors  163,256   (96,078)
(Increase) decrease in inventories  (585,634)  79,760 
(Increase) decrease in refundable income taxes  (214,378)  (234,219)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses        
and other current assets  (123,423)  (190,337)
(Increase) decrease in other assets  23,247   (11,501)
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable  -   (199,558)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable & accrued expenses        
and other noncurrent liabilities  (86,860)  (403,554)
         
Net cash used in operating activities  (1,103,841)  (719,532)
         
Investing activities:        
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment  7,181   1,200 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment  (224,719)  (511,227)
Payments received on distributor note receivable  72,088   67,900 
Payment of life insurance premiums  -   (252,250)
         
Net cash used in investing activities  (145,450)  (694,377)
         
Financing activities:        
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings  -   500,000 
Repayment of line of credit borrowings  (500,000)  - 
Proceeds from term loan borrowings  3,249,501   - 
Principal payments on long-term borrowings  (3,334,552)  (508,899)
         
Net cash used in financing activities  (585,051)  (8,899)
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  3,915   (55,391)
         
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (1,830,427)  (1,478,199)
         
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  4,989,392   6,656,798 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $3,158,965  $5,178,599 
         
Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information:        
Noncash financing transactions (Note 5):        
Issuance of promissory notes $424,000  $- 
         
Issuance of company common stock $117,000  $- 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

September 30, 2015March 31, 2016

 

Note 1--Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and reflect all adjustments (which primarily include normal recurring accruals) which management believes are necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows. These statements, however, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Interim results may not necessarily be indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014,2015, filed March 24, 20152016 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Certain reclassifications have been made to 2014 amounts within the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows in order to conform to the current year presentation.

 

Note 2--Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and potential dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. Potential dilutive common shares consist of outstanding stock options, outstanding stock warrants, and convertible preferred stock.

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

 

  Three months ended September 30  Nine months ended September 30 
  2015  2014  2015  2014 
Numerator:                
Net income (loss) $(289,001) $165,962  $(1,018,550) $(273,754)
                 
Denominator:                
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per                
share--weighted average shares  12,919,000   12,666,000   12,853,000   12,666,000 
Dilutive effect of employee stock options                
and other warrants  -   84,000   -   - 
                 
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per                
share--adjusted weighted average shares  12,919,000   12,750,000   12,853,000   12,666,000 
                 
Basic earnings (loss) per share $(0.02) $0.01  $(0.08) $(0.02)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $(0.02) $0.01  $(0.08) $(0.02)

  Three months ended March 31 
  2016  2015 
Numerator:        
Net income (loss) $(43,660) $116,447 
         
Denominator:        
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) pershare--weighted average shares  12,919,000   12,819,000 
Dilutive effect of employee stock options and other warrants  -   3,000 
        
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) pershare--adjusted weighted average shares  12,919,000   12,822,000 
         
Basic earnings (loss) per share $(0.00) $0.01 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $(0.00) $0.01 

 

OptionsOption and warrants to purchase 1,897,0251,870,585 shares and 1,622,525 shares of common stock for the three months March 31, 2016 and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, were not included in the denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share because their effect would be antidilutive or because the shares were deemed contingently issuable.  Options and warrants to purchase 1,087,333 shares and 1,075,565 shares of common stock for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, were not included in the denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share because their effect would be antidilutive or because the shares were deemed contingently issuable.

 

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Note 3--Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Fair value can be measured using valuation techniques such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). Accounting standards utilize a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those levels:

 

Level 1:Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2:Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

 

Level 3:Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions.

 

The carrying amount and fair value of the Company's financial instruments are approximately as follows:

Description Carrying Value  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
                     
September 30, 2015                    
                     
Long-term debt $4,093,149  $4,093,149   -  $4,093,149   - 
Note receivable  1,757,740   2,020,000   -   2,020,000   - 
Marketable securities  263,000   263,000  $263,000   -   - 
                     
December 31, 2014                    
                     
Long-term debt $4,244,690  $4,244,690   -  $4,244,690   - 
Note receivable  1,829,827   2,098,000   -   2,098,000   - 
Marketable securities  284,000   284,000  $284,000   -   - 

 

Description Carrying Value  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
                
  March 31, 2016                    
                     
Long-term debt $3,791,080  $3,791,080   -  $3,791,080   - 
Note receivable  1,707,852   1,959,000   -   1,959,000   - 
Marketable securities  257,000   257,000  $257,000   -   - 
                     
  December 31, 2015                    
                     
Long-term debt $3,941,080  $3,941,080   -  $3,941,080   - 
Note receivable  1,732,982   1,942,000   -   1,942,000   - 
Marketable securities  275,000   275,000  $275,000   -   - 

Long-term debt: The fair value of the Company's term and revolver loans approximate carrying value as these loans were incurred within the current yearpast twelve months and have variable market-based interest rates which reset every thirty days. The fair value of the Company's obligation for the acquisition of its lunasin technology license approximates carrying value as this obligation is a zero-interest based obligation discounted utilizing an interest rate factor comparable to the Company's market-based interest rate for its term and revolver loans. The fair value of the Company's notes payable obligations approximates carrying value as these obligations were incurred within the current yearpast twelve months and have variable market-based interest rates which reset every ninety days.

 

Note receivable: The Company's note receivable is a variable rate residential mortgage-based financial instrument. An average of published interest rate quotes for a fifteen-year residential jumbo mortgage, a comparable financial instrument, was used to estimate fair value of this note receivable under a discounted cash flow model.

 

Marketable securities: The assets (trading securities) of the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, and are presented within Other Assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

The carrying value of other financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities or variable-rate nature of their respective balances.

 

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Note 4--Debt

  September 30  December 31 
  2015  2014 
         
Term loan $3,249,501  $3,067,442 
Revolving line of credit  -   500,000 
Notes payable  356,787   - 
Obligation for acquisition of technology license, net  486,861   677,248 
   4,093,149   4,244,690 
Less current portion  813,560   697,423 
Total long-term debt $3,279,589  $3,547,267 

Estimated maturities of debt at September 30, 2015 are as follows:        

Twelve months ending September 30,    
2016 $813,560 
2017  680,008 
2018  2,599,581 
  $4,093,149 

On September 30, 2015, the Company entered into a series of lending agreements with a new primary lender which include agreements for a $3.25 million term loan and a $3.5 million revolving credit facility.  These lending agreements replace similar borrowings under agreements with the Company’s former primary lender.

The new $3.25 million term loan is for a period of three years and requires monthly term loan payments, under a ten-year amortization, consisting of principal of $27,080 plus interest with a balloon payment for the outstanding balance due and payable on September 30, 2018.  The term loan's interest rate is based on the 30-day LIBOR plus 2.25% and was 2.45% at September 30, 2015.

The new $3.5 million revolving line of credit agreement accrues interest at a floating interest rate based on the 30-day LIBOR plus 2.25% and has a maturity date of September 30, 2016.  As of September 30, 2015, there were no outstanding borrowings on the revolving line of credit.

The proceeds from the new $3.25 million term loan were used to pay off the outstanding term loan and revolving line of credit balances, plus accrued interest, due under loan agreements with the Company’s former primary lender.

Borrowings under the new lending agreements are secured by all tangible and intangible assets of the Company, a whole life insurance policy on the life of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and by a mortgage on the real estate of the Company’s headquarters.  The new lending agreements also include a covenant requiring the Company to maintain net tangible worth of not less than $9.5 million.

A description of the notes payable is presented in Note 5 -- Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan.

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Note 5--Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan

In July 2010, the Company’s Reliv Europe subsidiary entered into a long-term performance-based incentive compensation agreement with the subsidiary’s senior managers.  The valuation of the compensation agreement is an EBITDA-based formula derived from the subsidiary’s financial performance and vests in 20% annual increments which began in April 2011.  The amount of the incentive, if any, can increase or decrease each quarter in accordance with a 24-month look-back of the subsidiary’s financial performance and the vesting provisions.  Upon initial vesting, a manager may elect to exercise his/her put option to receive in cash some or all of his/her respective share of the incentive.  For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015, compensation expense associated with this incentive plan was $-0- and $90,800, respectively.  For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014, compensation expense associated with this incentive plan was $54,000 and $186,700, respectively.  This compensation expense is presented in Selling, General and Administrative in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss).  At December 31, 2014, accrued compensation for this incentive plan was $666,000 and was presented in "Payroll, Payroll Taxes, and Incentive Compensation Payable" in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

During the second quarter of 2015, the cumulative incentive amount of $756,800 became 100% vested, and concurrently, each of the subsidiary's senior managers exercised 100% of his/her put option.  In the aggregate, the Company and the managers agreed to settle the incentive obligation whereby the Company will:  issue notes payable of approximately $424,000, issue 100,000 shares of Company common stock (fair value at settlement of $117,000), and make cash payments of approximately $216,000.

The notes payable were issued by the Company to the managers in the second quarter of 2015 and range in length from one to two years with payments of principal and interest due quarterly beginning July 29, 2015.  Each of the notes accrue interest at a floating interest rate based on the three-month pound LIBOR rate plus 3%.  The interest rate at September 30, 2015 was 3.57906%.  The aforementioned issuance of 100,000 shares of Company common stock and cash payments of approximately $216,000 occurred in the third quarter of 2015.

Note 6--Taxes

 

The interim financial statement provision for income taxes (benefit) is different from the amounts computed by applying the United States federal statutory income tax rate of 34%. In summary, the reasons for these differences are as follows:

 

  Nine months ended September 30 
  2015  2014 
       
Income taxes (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate $(439,000) $(152,000)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit  36,000   25,000 
Higher / (lower) effective taxes on earnings/losses        
in certain foreign countries  39,000   (6,000)
Foreign corporate income taxes  32,000   8,000 
Other, net  59,000   (48,000)
         
         
  $(273,000) $(173,000)

  Three months ended March 31 
  2016  2015 
       
Income taxes (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate $(23,000) $90,000 
State income taxes, net of federal benefit  14,000   14,000 
Higher / (lower) effective taxes on earnings/losses in certain foreign countries  (11,000)  11,000 
Foreign corporate income taxes  17,000   27,000 
Other, net  (20,000)  6,000 
         
  $(23,000) $148,000 

One of the Company's foreign subsidiaries is presently under local country audit for alleged deficiencies (totaling approximately $800,000 plus interest at 20% per annum) in value-added tax (VAT) and withholding tax for the years 2004 through 2006. The Company, in consultation with its legal counsel, believes that there are strong legal grounds that it is not liable to pay the majority of the alleged tax deficiencies. As of December 31, 2010, management estimated and reserved approximately $185,000 in taxes and interest for resolution of this matter and recorded this amount within Selling, General, and Administrative expense in the 2010 Consolidated Statement of Income. In 2011, the Company made good faith deposits to the local tax authority under the tax agency's administrative judicial resolution process. As of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014,2015, management's estimated reserve (net of deposits) for this matter is approximately $136,000$151,000 and $122,000,$142,000, respectively. There has been no change in this matter during the first ninethree months of 2015.2016.

 

Note 7--5--Recent Accounting StandardStandards Pending Adoption

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing U.S. GAAP revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when itand becomes effective.  The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.the Company on January 1, 2018. The new standard permits the use of either the retrospective or modified retrospective transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the effect, if any, that the updated standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, as well as its planned transition method.

 

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17,Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which requires all deferred income tax assets and liabilities to be classified as non-current on the balance sheet, rather than being separated into current and non-current amounts. The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2016 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosuress.

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In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15,Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, which requires management to assess, at each annual and interim reporting period, the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date the financial statements are issued and provide related disclosures. The new standard will be effective for the Company for the annual reporting period ending December 31, 2016, with early adoption permitted. This standard is not currently expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial statement disclosures upon adoption, though the ultimate impact will be dependent on the Company's financial condition and expected operating outlook at such time.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-2,Leases (Topic 842) which supercedes the existing lease guidance. This update requires lessees to recognize a lease liability and a lease asset for all leases, including operating leases, with a term greater than twelve months on its balance sheet. The update also expands the required quantitative and qualitative disclosures surrounding leases. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with earlier application permitted. The Company is evaluating its transition method and the effects that the new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09,Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This amendment is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, forfeitures, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with earlier application permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Note 6--Subsequent Event

In May 2016, the Company implemented an employee headcount cost reduction program resulting in the reduction of approximately 9% of the Company's worldwide employees. The total cost of this program, representing severance and benefits, is estimated to be $275,000 ($165,000 net of tax), and will be included in the company's operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. The aggregate annual salaries of the affected employees was approximately $1,100,000.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This quarterly report includes both historical and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future results. Words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” or similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Although we believe that our opinions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and our actual results may differ substantially from the views and expectations set forth in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this annual report to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations.

 

Item No. 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of FinancialCondition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The following discussion and analysis discusses the financial condition and results of our operations on a consolidated basis, unless otherwise indicated.

 

Overview

 

We are a developer, manufacturer and marketer of a proprietary line of nutritional supplements addressing basic nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management and sports nutrition. We sell our products through an international network marketing system utilizing independent distributors. Sales in the United States represented approximately 78.1%78.7% of worldwide net sales for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and 75.0%77.4% of worldwide net sales for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015. Our international operations currently generate sales through distributor networks with facilities in Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. We also operate in Ireland, France, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands from our United Kingdom distribution center, in New Zealand from our Australia office, and in Singapore from our Malaysia office.

 

We derive our revenues principally through product sales made by our global independent distributor base, which, as of September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, consisted of approximately 45,890 distributors.45,040 distributors and preferred customers. Our sales can be affected by several factors, including our ability to attract new distributors and retain our existing distributor base, our ability to properly train and motivate our distributor base and our ability to develop new products and successfully maintain our current product line.

 

All of our sales to distributors outside the United States are made in the respective local currency; therefore, our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency rates as compared to the U.S. dollar. As a result, exchange rate fluctuations may have an effect on sales and gross margins. U.S. generally accepted accounting practices require that our results from operations be converted to U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. Consequently, our reported earnings from foreign operations may be significantly affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates, generally increasing with a weaker U.S. dollar and decreasing with a strengthening U.S. dollar. Products manufactured by us for sale to our foreign subsidiaries are transacted in U.S. dollars. From time to time, we enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to mitigate our foreign currency exchange risk.

 

Components of Net Sales and Expense

 

Product sales represent the actual product purchase price typically paid by our distributors, after giving effect to distributor allowances, which can range from 20% to 40% of suggested retail price, depending on the rank of a particular distributor. Handling and freight income represents the amounts billed to distributors for shipping costs. We record net sales and the related commission expense when the merchandise is shipped.

 

Our primary expenses include cost of products sold, distributor royalties and commissions and selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

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Cost of products sold primarily consists of expenses related to raw materials, labor, quality control and overhead directly associated with production of our products and sales materials, as well as shipping costs relating to the shipment of products to distributors, and duties and taxes associated with product exports. Cost of products sold is impacted by the cost of the ingredients used in our products, the cost of shipping distributors’ orders, along with our efficiency in managing the production of our products.

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Distributor royalties and commissions are monthly payments made to distributors based on products sold in their downline organization. Based on our distributor agreements, these expenses have typically approximated 23% of sales at suggested retail. Wholesale pricing discounts on distributor orders are based on the retail value of the product. Distributor royalties and commissions are paid on an amount referred to as the business value (“BV”), which is approximately 90% of the retail price of each product. Also, we include other sales leadership bonuses, such as Ambassador bonuses, within this caption. Overall, distributor royalties and commissions remain directly related to the level of our sales and should continue at comparable levels as a percentage of net sales going forward.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses include the compensation and benefits paid to our employees, except for those in manufacturing, all other selling expenses, marketing, promotional expenses, travel and other corporate administrative expenses. These other corporate administrative expenses include professional fees, non-manufacturing depreciation and amortization, occupancy costs, communication costs and other similar operating expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses can be affected by a number of factors, including staffing levels and the cost of providing competitive salaries and benefits; the amount we decide to invest in distributor training and motivational initiatives; and the cost of regulatory compliance.

 

Results of Operations

 

Net Sales.Overall net sales decreased by 14.8%12.1% in the three months ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2014.2015. During the thirdfirst quarter of 20152016 (“Q3 2015”Q1 2016”), sales in the United States decreased by 10.8%10.7%, and international sales decreased by 27.7%17.1% over the prior-year period. International sales, when reported in U.S. dollars, were negatively impacted by a stronger U.S. dollar versus all of the currencies of the markets where we do business. Excluding the impact of currency exchange fluctuation, international sales decreased by 18.4%10.6%.

 

The following table summarizes net sales by geographic market for the three months ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and 2014.2015.

 

 Three months ended September 30,       Three months ended March 31,      
 2015  2014  Change from prior year  2016  2015  Change from prior year 
 Amount  % of Net
Sales
  Amount  

% of Net

Sales

  Amount  %  Amount  % of Net
Sales
  Amount  

% of Net

Sales

  Amount  % 
 (dollars in thousands)     (dollars in thousands)    
United States $9,759   80.0% $10,946   76.5% $(1,187)  (10.8)% $10,255   78.7% $11,480   77.4% $(1,225)  (10.7)%
Australia/New Zealand  283   2.3   399   2.8   (116)  (29.1)  298   2.3   372   2.5   (74)  (19.9)
Canada  260   2.2   346   2.4   (86)  (24.9)  306   2.3   433   2.9   (127)  (29.3)
Mexico  136   1.1   192   1.3   (56)  (29.2)  163   1.3   197   1.3   (34)  (17.3)
Europe  1,304   10.7   1,956   13.7   (652)  (33.3)  1,556   11.9   1,793   12.1   (237)  (13.2)
Asia  452   3.7   475   3.3   (23)  (4.8)  458   3.5   559   3.8   (101)  (18.1)
                        
Consolidated total $12,194   100.0% $14,314   100.0% $(2,120)  (14.8)% $13,036   100.0% $14,834   100.0% $(1,798)  (12.1)%

 

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The following table summarizes net sales by geographic market for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

  Nine months ended September 30,       
  2015  2014  Change from prior year 
  Amount  % of Net
Sales
  Amount  

% of Net

Sales

  Amount  % 
  (dollars in thousands)    
United States $30,831   78.1% $32,453   75.0% $(1,622)  (5.0)%
Australia/New Zealand  984   2.5   1,261   2.9   (277)  (22.0)
Canada  1,028   2.6   993   2.3   35   3.5 
Mexico  567   1.4   607   1.4   (40)  (6.6)
Europe  4,651   11.8   6,529   15.1   (1,878)  (28.8)
Asia  1,413   3.6   1,412   3.3   1   0.1 
Consolidated total $39,474   100.0% $43,255   100.0% $(3,781)  (8.7)%

The following table sets forth, as of September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, the number of our active distributors and Master Affiliates and above. The total number of active distributors includes Master Affiliates and above. We define an active distributor as one that enrolls as a distributor or renews his or her distributorship during the prior twelve months. Master Affiliates and above are distributors that have attained the highest level of discount and are eligible for royalties generated by Master Affiliate groups in their downline organization. The active distributor count forIn February 2016, we introduced a formal Preferred Customer program in the United States and Canada. As a result, we are including Preferred Customers as part of our Active Distributor count. Preferred Customer programs were previously in place in Europe includes our preferred customers in France. This program began in mid-2013 and other foreign markets. Preferred Customers represent approximately 4,400 and 4,600 of the Europe active distributorActive Distributor count as of September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015, and 2014 includes 3,106 and 2,822 preferred customers, respectively. The significant majority of these Preferred Customers are in Europe.

 

 September 30, 2015  September 30, 2014  % Change  March 31, 2016  March 31, 2015  % Change 
 Active
Distributors
  Master
Affiliates and
Above
  Active
Distributors
  Master
Affiliates and
Above
  Active
Distributors
  Master
Affiliates and
Above
  Active
Distributors
and Preferred
Customers
  Master
Affiliates and
Above
  Active
Distributors
and Preferred
Customers
  Master
Affiliates and
Above
  Active
Distributors
and Preferred
Customers
  Master
Affiliates and
Above
 
                          
United States  33,360   4,500   35,680   5,240   (6.5)%  (14.1)%  31,910   4,130   34,640   4,080   (7.9)%  1.2%
Australia/New Zealand  1,210   130   1,290   150   (6.2)  (13.3)  1,690   120   1,870   120   (9.6)  --- 
Canada  1,250   230   1,250   260      (11.5)  1,120   170   1,250   210   (10.4)  (19.0)
Mexico  1,240   100   1,140   140   8.8   (28.6)  1,220   90   1,150   90   6.1   --- 
Europe  6,390   630   8,060   920   (20.7)  (31.5)  6,000   480   7,490   640   (19.9)  (25.0)
Asia  2,440   300   2,000   320   22.0   (6.3)  3,100   310   3,010   230   3.0   34.8 
                        
Consolidated total  45,890   5,890   49,420   7,030   (7.1)%  (16.2)%  45,040   5,300   49,410   5,370   (8.8)%  (1.3)%

 

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The following table provides key statistics related to distributor activity by market and should be read in conjunction with the following discussion.

 

Distributor Activity by Market

Distributor Activity by Market                   International 
  United States  AUS/NZ  Canada  Mexico  Europe  Asia  -- Total 
                             
Sales in Q1 2016 in USD (in 000's) $10,255  $298  $306  $163  $1,556  $458  $2,781 
                             
% change in sales-Q1 2016 vs. Q1 2015:                            
in USD  -10.7%  -19.9%  -29.3%  -17.3%  -13.2%  -18.1%  -17.1%
due to currency fluctuation  -   -7.8%  -7.7%  -16.9%  -5.0%  -5.6%  -6.5%
Sales in local currency  -10.7%  -12.1%  -21.6%  -0.4%  -8.2%  -12.5%  -10.6%
                             
# of new distributors-Q1 2016(1)   1,714   112   44   122   675   514   1,467 
# of new distributors-Q1 2015  2,212   127   139   164   1,050   447   1,927 
% change  -22.5%  -11.8%  -68.3%  -25.6%  -35.7%  15.0%  -23.9%
                             
# of new Master Affiliates-Q1 2016  361   14   11   9   49   46   129 
# of new Master Affiliates-Q1 2015  366   11   28   8   70   36   153 
% change  -1.4%  27.3%  -60.7%  12.5%  -30.0%  27.8%  -15.7%
                             
# of Product orders-Q1 2016  39,068   1,887   1,069   1,046   6,159   2,836   12,997 
# of Product orders-Q1 2015  44,472   2,090   1,364   1,043   6,667   2,848   14,012 
% change  -12.2%  -9.7%  -21.6%  0.3%  -7.6%  -0.4%  -7.2%

 

                    International 
  United States  AUS/NZ  Canada  Mexico  Europe  Asia  — Total 
Three Months Ended 9/30/15                            
Sales in Q3 2015 in USD (in 000's) $9,759  $283  $260  $136  $1,304  $452  $2,435 
                             
% change in sales-Q3 2015 vs. Q3 2014:                            
in USD  -10.8%  -29.1%  -24.9%  -29.2%  -33.3%  -4.8%  -27.7%
due to currency fluctuation  -   -20.3%  -16.8%  -20.1%  -4.9%  -8.3%  -9.3%
Sales in local currency  -10.8%  -8.8%  -8.1%  -9.1%  -28.4%  3.5%  -18.4%
                             
# of new distributors-Q3 2015(1)  2,135   78   79   134   591   336   1,218 
# of new distributors-Q3 2014  2,253   120   75   132   870   273   1,470 
% change  -5.2%  -35.0%  5.3%  1.5%  -32.1%  23.1%  -17.1%
                             
# of new Master Affiliates-Q3 2015  249   7   9   4   28   36   84 
# of new Master Affiliates-Q3 2014  221   8   12   8   72   19   119 
% change  12.7%  -12.5%  -25.0%  -50.0%  -61.1%  89.5%  -29.4%
                             
# of Product orders-Q3 2015  41,888   2,011   1,141   924   5,256   2,991   12,323 
# of Product orders-Q3 2014  46,018   2,236   1,148   931   5,697   3,303   13,315 
% change  -9.0%  -10.1%  -0.6%  -0.8%  -7.7%  -9.4%  -7.5%

 

                    International 
  United States  AUS/NZ  Canada  Mexico  Europe  Asia  — Total 
Nine Months Ended 9/30/15                            
Sales in YTD 2015 in USD (in 000's) $30,831  $984  $1,028  $567  $4,651  $1,413  $8,643 
                             
% change in sales-YTD 2015 vs. YTD 2014:                            
in USD  -5.0%  -22.0%  3.5%  -6.6%  -28.8%  0.1%  -20.0%
due to currency fluctuation  -   -15.6%  -15.5%  -17.4%  -6.4%  -4.3%  -8.6%
Sales in local currency  -5.0%  -6.4%  19.0%  10.8%  -22.4%  4.4%  -11.4%
                             
# of new distributors-YTD 2015(1)  6,495   204   341   515   2,499   888   4,447 
# of new distributors-YTD 2014  6,450   281   245   398   3,863   600   5,387 
% change  0.7%  -27.4%  39.2%  29.4%  -35.3%  48.0%  -17.4%
                             
# of new Master Affiliates-YTD 2015  937   25   62   21   156   108   372 
# of new Master Affiliates-YTD 2014  772   23   50   36   322   54   485 
% change  21.4%  8.7%  24.0%  -41.7%  -51.6%  100.0%  -23.3%
                             
# of Product orders-YTD 2015  128,602   6,117   3,892   3,162   18,195   8,496   39,862 
# of Product orders-YTD 2014  138,634   6,624   3,454   2,900   20,017   10,175   43,170 
% change  -7.2%  -7.7%  12.7%  9.0%  -9.1%  -16.5%  -7.7%

 

(1)The new distributor totals in Europe for Q3Q1 2016 and Q1 2015 include 836 and Q3 2014 include 347 and 443,844, respectively, new worldwide preferred customers in France. The nine-month YTD totals for 2015 and 2014 include 1,563 and 1,676, respectively, new preferred customers in France.customers.

 

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United States

 

·Net sales decreaseddeclined in the United States in Q3 2015Q1 2016 compared to the prior-year quarter as the result of decliningquarter. We believe this decrease was due in part to a short-term negative response made to changes effective February 1, 2016, to our distributor enrollments and ordering frequency, coupled by the decrease in the number of active distributorscompensation plan in the United States.States and Canada.
·Effective February 1, 2016, we updated our distributor compensation plan to introduce a Preferred Customer program and to modify the requirements for a Retail Distributor (entry-level) to advance to the Affiliate distributor level. Advancement to Affiliate distributor entitles a distributor to a higher discount on their purchases and the opportunity to earn retail and wholesale profits. The updates to the distributor compensation plan also included adjustments to a distributor’s group business volume required to achieve the Master Affiliate level. We believe these changes enhance the value of the business opportunity to Master Affiliates and distributors at levels below Master Affiliate; however, we continue to train the distributor field to understand the benefit of these changes and to teach these concepts to their local distributor groups.
·Flagship products in the LunaRich line, including Reliv Now® and LunaRich X™, constituted 18.9%18.3% and 15.8%15.2% of net sales in the United States, respectively, in Q3 2015Q1 2016 as our marketing focusescontinues to focus on these two products. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, sales of Reliv NowNOW and LunaRich X represented 19.0%18.6% and 15.4%14.9%, respectively, of net sales in the United States.States in the prior-year quarter.
·Distributor enrollments decreased by 5.2% and new Master Affiliate qualifications increaseddecreased by 12.7%22.5% and 1.4%, respectively, in Q3 2015Q1 2016 compared to the prior-year quarter. We continueprior year quarter in a short-term response to increase the focus onchanges to the new distributor enrollment process and the increased business opportunity in 2015; however, our effortsvolume requirements to improve these key metrics have not taken hold atreach the pace expected.Master Affiliate level.
·Distributor retention was 71.0% in70.2% for the first nine months of 2015twelve month period ended March 31, 2016 compared to 65.9%71.1% for all of 2014.2015. Distributor retention is determined by the percentage of active distributors from 20142015 that renewed their distributorships in 2015.2016.
·Our average order size in Q3 2015Q1 2016 increased by 0.3%1.3% to $323$364 at suggested retail value compared to the prior-year quarter; however, thequarter. The number of product orders in Q3 2015 decreased by 9.0%12.2% in Q1 2016 compared to the prior-year quarter.prior year quarter for the same reasons as the overall decrease in sales.

 

International Operations

 

·The average foreign exchange rate for the U.S. dollar for the first nine months of 2015Q1 2016 was stronger versus the various local currencies in which we conduct business when compared with the average exchange rates for the same period in 2014, impacting sales negatively by 9.3% in Q3 2015 and by 8.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
·SalesAs a result of the stronger U.S. dollar, we are in Canadathe process of implementing price increases in all of our international markets. We are also reviewing sales by product to phase out products with lower sales levels and gross margins as strategically appropriate.
·Canadian net sales in Q1 2016 decreased by 8.1%21.6% in local currency in Q3 2015, as the average order size in Canada dropped by 8.8% compared to the prior-year quarter to C$420 at suggested retailas the result of decreased distributor activity in Q3 2015.the market. We implemented price increases effective April 1, 2016 in Canada.
·SalesNet sales in Mexico decreased by 9.1%0.4% in local currency in Q3 2015. Sales and the average order size in Mexico in Q3 2015 were negatively impacted subsequentQ1 2016 compared to the implementation of a value added taxprior-year quarter. We also implemented price increases in Mexicothis market on JulyApril 1, 2015.2016.
·SalesNet sales in Europe decreased by 28.4%8.2% in local currency in Q3 2015Q1 2016 compared to the prior-year quarter. The decline was primarilyDistributor activity declined both in the UK as the resultform of the departure of certain key distributorsnew distributor and a 20.7% declinepreferred customer enrollments and in new Master Affiliate qualifications in the number of active distributors in the European region overall.region.
·Sales in Asia increaseddecreased by 3.5%12.5% in local currency in Q3 2015Q1 2016 compared to the prior-year quarter. Minor increases in net salesSales in the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesiaprior-year quarter were partially offset bystronger in response to a continued declinetrip promotion held in Malaysia. Sales continue to be impairedthe region that concluded in Malaysiathe first quarter of 2015. A similar trip promotion was not held in Q1 2016, as the result of a GST sales tax imposedpromotion in the country beginning April 1, 2015.2015 was not deemed cost effective.

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Costs and Expenses

 

The following table sets forth selected results of our operations expressed as a percentage of net sales for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and 2014.2015. Our results of operations for the periods described below are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for future periods.

 

Income statement data

(amounts in thousands)

Income statement data            
(amounts in thousands) Q1 2016  Q1 2015 
  Amount  % of net sales  Amount  % of net sales 
             
Net sales $13,036   100.0% $14,834   100.0%
                 
Costs and expenses:                
Cost of products sold  2,984   22.9   2,995   20.2 
Distributor royalties and commissions  4,624   35.5   5,280   35.6 
Selling, general and adminstrative  5,609   43.0   6,130   41.3 
                 
Income (loss) from operations  (181)  (1.4)  429   2.9 
Interest income  27   0.2   30   0.2 
Interest expense  (27)  (0.2)  (24)  (0.2)
Other income/(expense)  114   0.9   (171)  (1.1)
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes  (67)  (0.5)  264   1.8 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes  (23)  (0.2)  148   1.0 
                 
Net income (loss)  (44)  (0.3)% $116   0.8%
                 
Earnings (loss) per common share-Basic $(0.00)    $0.01    
Earnings (loss) per common share-Diluted $(0.00)    $0.01    

  Three months ended 
  September 30, 2015  September 30, 2014 
  Amount  % of net sales  Amount  % of net sales 
             
Net sales $12,194   100.0% $14,314   100.0%
Costs and expenses:                
Cost of products sold  2,603   21.4   2,968   20.7 
Distributor royalties and commissions  4,309   35.3   4,985   34.8 
Selling, general and adminstrative  5,660   46.4   6,133   42.9 
                 
Income (loss) from operations  (378)  (3.1)  228   1.6 
Interest income  29   0.2   31   0.2 
Interest expense  (37)  (0.3)  (26)  (0.2)
Other income/(expense)  (72)  (0.6)  (60)  (0.4)
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes  (458)  (3.8)  173   1.2 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes  (169)  (1.4)  7   - 
                 
Net income (loss) $(289)  (2.4)% $166   1.2%
                 
Earnings (loss) per common share- Basic and Diluted $(0.02)     $0.01     

  Nine months ended 
  September 30, 2015  September 30, 2014 
  Amount  % of net sales  Amount  % of net sales 
             
Net sales $39,474   100.0% $43,255   100.0%
Costs and expenses:                
Cost of products sold  8,246   20.9   8,855   20.5 
Distributor royalties and commissions  14,049   35.6   15,426   35.7 
Selling, general and adminstrative  18,245   46.2   19,391   44.8 
                 
Loss from operations  (1,066)  (2.7)  (417)  (1.0)
Interest income  89   0.2   100   0.2 
Interest expense  (88)  (0.2)  (76)  (0.1)
Other income/(expense)  (227)  (0.6)  (54)  (0.1)
                 
Loss before income taxes  (1,292)  (3.3)  (447)  (1.0)
Benefit from income taxes  (273)  (0.7)  (173)  (0.4)
                 
Net loss $(1,019)  (2.6)% $(274)  (0.6)%
                 
Loss per common share-Basic and Diluted $(0.08)     $(0.02)    

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Cost of Products Sold:

·The cost of products sold as a percentage of net salesGross margins in the first nine months of 2015 (“YTD 2015”) increased slightlyQ1 2016 declined compared to the prior-year period. The cost of shipping distributor orders in the United States increased slightly in YTD 2015 compared to the prior-year period, coupled withGross margins were negatively impacted by lower plant utilization and slightly higher production expenses in YTD 2015 versus the prior-year period. The cost of products sold as a percentage of net sales in Q3 2015 was negatively impacted by the same reasons as YTD 2015.quality control expenses.

 

Distributor Royalties and Commissions:

·Distributor royalties and commissions as a percentage of net sales for YTD 2015Q1 2016 remained relatively steady compared to the prior-year period remained steady. The slight decrease is primarilyperiod. Overall, distributor royalties and commissions remain directly related to the resultlevel of a lower payout of wholesale commissionsour sales and should continue at comparable levels as a percentage of net sales. The average order size of U.S. orders increased by 3.8% for YTD 2015, indicating that distributor orders were placed at a higher discount level in YTD 2015. Under our compensation plan, this results in a smaller wholesale commission payout.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:

·Selling, general and administrative expenses declined by $473,000$521,000 in the third quarter of 2015 (“Q3 2015”) compared to the same period in 2014, and declined by $1.15 million in YTD 2015Q1 2016 compared to the prior-year period.
·Salaries, salary-related expenses, and incentive compensation decreased in the aggregate by $452,000 in YTD 2015, compared to the prior-year period. Salaries decreased as the result of headcount reductions in the United States in the latter half of 2014 due to attrition and a voluntary retirement incentive.
·Other general and administrative expenses decreased by $271,000 in YTD 2015 vs. the prior-year period.
oCompensation expense recognized as part of a long-term incentive agreement with our management team in our European subsidiary decreased in YTD 2015 by $96,000 compared to the valuation in the prior-year period. During Q2 2015, this long-term incentive agreement became 100% vested and the participants exercised their put option in the agreement. This incentive agreement is described in Note 5 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
oTravel expenses decreased by $131,000 as part of an effort to reduce travel outside of sales events.
oConsulting fees decreased by $55,000 in YTD 2015 compared to the prior-year period.

Offsetting increases in other G&A expenses include:

oProperty tax expense increased $75,000 compared to the prior year. In 2014, we received a credit on our property taxes as the result of successful appeals on our headquarters property for several prior years.
oIn Mexico, we recognized expense of approximately $130,000 during Q2 2015 related to the write-off of VAT credits and VAT paid on behalf of our distributors as part of an amnesty agreement related to the implementation of a new VAT arrangement in that country.
·Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $352,000$400,000 in YTD 2015 versus the same period in 2014.Q1 2016 vs. 2015. Components of the decrease include:
o$168,000218,000 decrease in distributor conferences and meeting expenses. Most of the decrease was the result of not holding regional conferences in the United States during Q1 2016.
o$112,000 decrease in Star Director and other distributor bonuses, credit card fees, and other expenses related to the level of sales.

o13$198,000 decrease in promotional expenses in YTD 2015.

Offsetting increases include:

o$139,000 increase59,000 decrease in distributor conferences and meeting expenses. In YTD 2015, we held two regional distributor conferences, and we also resumed our quarterly Master Affiliate Training School program for distributors after a two year absence. Additionally, the cost of our international distributor conference, held this August in St. Louis, was more expensive than the international conference heldpromotional trips and other promotional incentives.
·Salaries, other staffing expenses, benefits, and incentive compensation decreased in the aggregate by $243,000 in Q1 2016, compared to the prior-year third quarter.period. Salaries decreased as the result of headcount reductions in certain of our foreign subsidiaries and headcount reductions primarily through attrition in the United States.
·Other general and administrative expenses increased by $143,000 in Q1 2016 versus the prior-year period.
oThe aggregate compensation expense recognized as part of a long-term incentive agreement with our management team in our European subsidiary resulted in a $74,000 reduction to expense in Q1 2015. This incentive agreement concluded in 2015.
oResearch & development expenses, along with other foreign product compliance requirements increased by $71,000 in Q1 2016 compared to the prior-year period.

 

Other Income/Expense:

·The net expenseother income in YTD 2015Q1 2016 is primarily the result of foreign currency exchange lossesgains on intercompany debt denominated in U.S. dollars in certain of our subsidiaries. In Q1 2015, we recognized foreign currency exchange losses on the same intercompany debt. When compared to the exchange rate as of December 31, 2015, the U.S. dollar has weakened as of March 31, 2016 versus most of the currencies we conduct business.

 

Income Taxes/Benefit:

·We reported an income tax benefit of $273,000$23,000 for YTD 2015,Q1 2016, an effective benefit rate of 21.1%34.5%.
·Our effective benefit rate was lower than the U.S. statutory rate of 34% due to the impact of the non-deductible operating loss in the Philippines and income taxes incurred in other foreign countries. In addition, we recognized state income tax expense due to our separate company filing status in several states.

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·See Note 64 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail regarding income taxes, including a reconciliation of the income tax expense/benefit to the U.S. statutory rate for each period.

 

Net Income:Income/(Loss):

·We recognizedincurred a larger net loss in the thirdfirst quarter of 2015 and the nine-month period of 2015 when compared to the same periods in 20142016 as the result of the declinedecrease in net sales in the United States, Europe and Europe, coupled withother foreign markets, offset by the expenses recognizedreduction in Mexico as part of the new VAT implementationselling, general and amnesty program.administrative expenses.

 

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

During the first ninethree months of 2015,2016, we used $1.10 milliongenerated $724,000 of net cash infrom operating activities, $145,000$15,000 was used inprovided by investing activities, and we used $585,000$144,000 in financing activities. This compares to $720,000$1.15 million of net cash used inprovided by operating activities, $694,000$98,000 used in investing activities, and $9,000$124,000 used in financing activities in the same period of 2014.2015. Cash and cash equivalents decreasedincreased by $1.83 million$631,000 to $3.16$3.89 million as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 compared to $4.99 million as of December 31, 2014.2015.

 

Significant changes in working capital items consisted of an increasea decrease in inventory of $586,000,$317,000, an increase in prepaid expenses/other current assets of $123,000,$606,000, and an increase in refundable income taxesaccounts payable and accrued expenses of $214,000$857,000 in the first ninethree months of 2015.2016. The increasedecrease in inventory is the result of netplanned decreases in our inventory levels relative to sales, being lower than forecasted in production schedules, and the increase in prepaid expenses/other current assets represents the annual premium payments made in the first quarter on most of the corporate business insurance policies.policies, coupled with a required prepayment as part of a change in our medical insurance carrier as of April 1, 2016. The increase in refundable income taxesaccounts payable and accrued expenses is the result of the income tax benefit generated bypartially related to a financing arrangement for our year-to-date net loss for 2015.annual corporate insurance policy renewals.

 

Investing activities during the first ninethree months of 20152016 consisted of a netan investment of $218,000$10,000 for capital expenditures, offset by payments received on a distributor note receivable of $72,000.$25,000. Financing activities during the first ninethree months of 20152016 consisted of the payoffprincipal payments of $144,000 on long-term and line of credit borrowings with our prior bank of $3.83 million, offset by proceeds of $3.25 million under borrowings from our new primary lender.borrowings.

 

Stockholders’ equity decreased to $16.12$15.8 million at September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 compared to $17.00$15.9 million at December 31, 2014.2015. The decrease is primarily due to our net loss during the first ninethree months of 20152016 of $1.02 million.$44,000 coupled with an unfavorable adjustment in foreign currency translation of $75,000. Our working capital balance was $5.01$5.09 million at September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 compared to $5.65$5.08 million at December 31, 2014.2015. The current ratio at March 31, 2016 was 1.95 at September 30, 2015,1.91 compared to 1.962.08 at December 31, 2014. The decline in our working capital balance at September 30, 2015 is primarily the result of the decrease in our cash balance.2015.

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On September 30, 2015, we entered into series of agreements with a new primary lender which include agreements for a $3.25 million term loan and a $3.5 million revolving credit facility. These lending agreements replace similar borrowings under agreements with our former primary lender.

 

The new $3.25 million term loan is for a period of three years and requires monthly term loan payments, under a ten-year amortization, consisting of principal of $27,080 plus interest with a balloon payment for the outstanding balance due and payable on September 30, 2018. The term loan's interest rate is based on the 30-day LIBOR plus 2.25% and was 2.45%2.677% at September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016.

 

The new $3.5 million revolving line of credit agreement accrues interest at a floating interest rate based on the 30-day LIBOR plus 2.25% and has a maturity date of September 30, 2016. As of September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, there were no outstanding borrowings on the revolving line of credit.

 

The proceeds from the new $3.25 million term loan were used to pay off the outstanding term loan and revolving line of credit balances, plus accrued interest, due under loan agreements with our former primary lender. Borrowings under the new lending agreements are secured by all our tangible and intangible assets, a whole life insurance policy on the life of our Chief Executive Officer, and by a mortgage on the real estate of our headquarters. The new lending agreements also include a quarterly covenant requiring us to maintain net tangible worth of not less than $9.5 million beginningmillion. As of March 31, 2016, we were in December 2015.compliance with our loan covenant requirement, with a net tangible worth of $10.3 million.

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Management believes that our cash on hand, internally generated funds, and the new bank loan facilities will be sufficient to meet working capital requirements and our debt service requirements for the next twelve months.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

A summary of our critical accounting policies and estimates is presented on pages 26-2826-27 of our 20142015 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2015.2016. Our critical accounting policies remain unchanged as of September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016.

 

Item No. 4 - Controls and Procedures

 

Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016. Based on such review and evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (a) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (b) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There were no material changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the thirdfirst quarter of 20152016 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item No. 6 – Exhibits

 

Exhibit  
Exhibit  NumberDocument
10.1Promissory Note (term loan) dated September 30, 2015 among Reliv International, Inc., Reliv, Inc., Reliv World Corporation, and SL Technology, Inc., as Borrowers and Enterprise Bank & Trust (filed herewith).
10.2Promissory Note (revolving credit facility) dated September 30, 2015 among Reliv International, Inc., Reliv, Inc., Reliv World Corporation, and SL Technology, Inc., as Borrowers and Enterprise Bank & Trust (filed herewith).
10.3Business Loan Agreement dated September 30, 2015 among Reliv International, Inc., Reliv, Inc., Reliv World Corporation, and SL Technology, Inc., as Borrowers and Enterprise Bank & Trust (filed herewith).
10.4Deed of Trust dated September 30, 2015 between Reliv International, Inc. as Grantor and Enterprise Bank & Trust (filed herewith).
  
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act, as amended (filed herewith).
  
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act, as amended (filed herewith).
  
32Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
1350,U.S.C.1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
  
101Interactive Data Files, including the following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

RELIV’ INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RELIV’ INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:/s/ Robert L. Montgomery
 Robert L. Montgomery, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
 

Date: November 13, 2015

Date:  May 13, 2016
By:/s/ Steven D. Albright
 Steven D. Albright, Chief Financial Officer (and accounting officer)
 
Date:  May 13, 2016

 

Date: November 13, 2015

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