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3838 West Parkway Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84120
T : (801) 954.7100
F : (801) 956.9486
U S A N A H E A L T H S C I E N C E S . C O M
N Y S E : U S N A
investor.relations@us.usana.com
D E A R F E L L O W S H A R E H O L D E R S
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
2 0 1 5
was another exceptional year for USANA. We delivered record
sales for the 13th consecutive year and, once again, reported
our highest net earnings and earnings per share in the history
of the company. Additionally, we achieved Associate growth
future growth objectives. In addition to officially launching
of more than 20 percent, ending the year with a record
MySmartFoods during the first half of the year, we will launch
421,000 active Associates worldwide. Our results for the
another significant product during the second half of the year.
year were driven by the significant contributions from each
These new products will take USANA’s world-class products
of our Associates and employees from around the globe. As
to a new level, keeping USANA at the forefront of nutritional
always, our mission of improving the health and nutrition of
supplementation.
individuals and families throughout the world was central to
our growth and success during 2015.
During the year, we advanced our personalization strategy by
introducing our new MySmart™Foods product line through a
limited-time offer. MySmartFoods are science-based, healthy,
nutritional shakes, bars, boosters, and flavor optimizers that
provide our customers with customized healthy food options.
We look forward to officially launching these products during
the first half of 2016.
We also increased our brand recognition in 2015 by
expanding our relationship with Dr. Mehmet Oz, as a Trusted
Partner and Sponsor of The Dr. Oz Show, and by continuing
to advance our athlete sponsorship program around the
world. Under our partnership with Dr. Oz, USANA products
are regularly featured on The Dr. Oz Show.
Finally, we officially opened the doors to our 20th market,
Indonesia, in late 2015. Being the 4th most populous country
in the world, we believe that Indonesia is a key addition to
our Southeast Asia Pacific region and another excellent
opportunity for our Associates to share our best-in-class
products.
We will also make several strategic investments in our
business during the year, including:
• Targeted investement to support our new product
offerings and launches in 2016 and 2017;
• Increased research and development investment to
drive future product and technology innovation;
• Investment in our information technology systems
and infrastructure to support our growing customer
base and to further improve the experience of
doing business with USANA around the world; and
• Continued
investment
in mainland China to
support and train a rapidly growing Associate base,
shift production to our new manufacturing facility,
and enhance other operations and infrastructure
throughout this key market.
We are confident in the strength of our business around
the world and the growth strategies we have in place. We
look forward to delivering another year of record results in
2016. We thank you for your continued support and belief in
USANA’s mission.
2016 promises to be another monumental year for USANA
as we execute the next phase of product personalization and
S I N C E R E L Y ,
continue to invest in our business to support current and
DAVE WENTZ
Co-Chief Executive Officer
KEVIN GUEST
Co-Chief Executive Officer
MYRON W. WENTZ, PHD
Founder and Chairman of the Board
MYRON W. WENTZ, PHD
Chairman
ROBERT ANCIAUX
Managing Director
S.E.I. s.a.
Independent Director
GILBERT A. FULLER
Independent Director
JERRY G. MCCLAIN
Independent Director
RONALD S. POELMAN
Law Partner
Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough
Independent Director
I N D E P E N D E N T
P U B L I C A C C O U N T A N T
KPMG LLP
Salt Lake City, Utah
A N N U A L M E E T I N G
Please refer to the Proxy Statement for information regarding the
Annual Meeting.
D. RICHARD WILLIAMS
Independent Director
M A R K E T I N F O R M A T I O N
E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R S
Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (the
“NYSE”) under the symbol “USNA.” The following table contains the
reported high and low sale prices for our common stock as reported
on the NYSE for the period indicated:
DAVID A. WENTZ
Co-Chief Executive Officer
KEVIN G. GUEST
Co-Chief Executive Officer
DEBORAH WOO
President of Asia
PAUL A. JONES
Chief Financial Officer &
Chief Leadership
Development Officer
JIM BROWN
Chief Operations Officer
JAMES H. BRAMBLE
Chief Legal Officer &
Corporate Secretary
DANIEL A. MACUGA
Chief Communications Officer &
Executive Vice President of Field
Development for the Americas
DOUGLAS BRAUN
Chief Marketing Officer
2 0 1 4
2 0 1 5
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
1ST QUARTER
$78.35 $55.01
$114.99
$96.04
2ND QUARTER
$80.77 $66.51
$145.05
$112.83
3RD QUARTER
$80.86 $63.22
$176.88
$122.54
4TH QUARTER
$118.84
$71.03
$140.58 $103.35
S H A R E H O L D E R S
The approximate number of record and beneficial holders of the
Company’s common stock was 294 and 10,232 respectively, as of
March 1, 2016.
T R A N S F E R A G E N T & R E G I S T R A R
AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER AND TRUST COMPANY
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
FORM 10-K
[X]
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016
OR
[ ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from
to
Commission file number: 001-35024
USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Utah
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
87-0500306
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3838 West Parkway Blvd., Salt Lake City, Utah 84120
(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)
(801) 954-7100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
(Title of each class)
Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 Per Share
(Name of each exchange on which registered)
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes [
]
No [X]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes [
] No [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [
]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, 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 [X] No [
]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not
contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [
]
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.
Large accelerated filer [X]
Non-accelerated filer [ ]
Accelerated filer [ ]
Smaller reporting company [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [
] No [X]
The aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of July 2, 2015 was approximately
$832,428,673, based on a closing market price of $141.74 per share.
There were 11,944,164 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of February 26, 2016.
Documents incorporated by reference. The registrant incorporates information required by Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and
14) of this report by reference to the registrant’s definitive proxy statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A for its 2016 Annual
Shareholders Meeting.
USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC.
FORM 10-K
For the Fiscal Year Ended January 2, 2016
INDEX
Part I
Item 1
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General
Current Focus and Recent Developments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Geographic Presence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manufacturing and Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distribution and Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Strengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Growth Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Major Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compliance by Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intellectual Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seasonality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working Capital Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Available Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 1A Risk Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 1B Unresolved Staff Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 2
Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 3
Mine Safety Disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 4
Part II
Item 5
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer
Item 6
Item 7
Purchases of Equity Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selected Financial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 8
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Item 9
Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 9A Controls and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 9B Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part III
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Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Item 12
Executive Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Item 13
Item 14
Stockholder Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence . . . . . . . .
Principal Accounting Fees and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part IV
Item 15
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The statements contained in this report on Form 10-K that are not purely historical are considered to
be ‘‘forward-looking statements’’ within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the ‘‘Exchange Act’’). These forward-
looking statements include, but are not limited to: any projections of net sales, earnings, or other financial
items; any statements of the strategies, plans and objectives of management for future operations; any
statements concerning proposed new products or developments; any statements regarding future economic
conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of
the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may include the words ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘estimate,’’ ‘‘intend,’’
‘‘continue,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘expect’’ or ‘‘anticipate’’ and any other similar words. These statements represent our
expectations, beliefs, anticipations, commitments, intentions, and strategies regarding the future and include,
but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties outlined in Item 1A Risk Factors and Item 7
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Readers are
cautioned that actual results could differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations that
are expressed in forward-looking statements within this report. The forward-looking statements included in
this report speak only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as
required by law.
In this Annual Report on Form 10-K, unless otherwise expressly indicated, references to ‘‘dollars’’ and
‘‘$’’ are to United States dollars.
Item 1. Business
General
PART I
USANA Health Sciences, Inc., a Utah corporation, was founded in 1992 by Myron W.
Wentz, Ph.D. We develop and manufacture high-quality, science-based nutritional and personal care
products with a primary focus on promoting long-term health and reducing the risk of chronic
degenerative disease. In so doing, we are committed to continuous product innovation and sound
scientific research. We have operations in 20 markets worldwide, where we distribute and sell our
products by way of direct selling. We have chosen this distribution method as we believe it is the most
conducive to meeting our vision as a company, which is improving the overall health and nutrition of
individuals and families around the world. Our net sales in fiscal year 2015 were $918.5 million, of
which 84.8% were in markets outside of the United States. As a U.S.-based multi-national company
with an expanding international presence, our operating results are sensitive to currency fluctuations, as
well as economic and political conditions in markets throughout the world. Additionally, we are subject
to the various laws and regulations in the United States, China, and the other markets in which we
operate with respect to the products that we sell and to our method of distribution.
Our customer base comprises two types of customers: ‘‘Associates’’ and ‘‘Preferred Customers.’’
Associates share in our company vision by acting as independent distributors of our products in
addition to purchasing our products for their personal use. Preferred Customers purchase our products
strictly for personal use and are not permitted to resell or to distribute the products. As of January 2,
2016, we had 421,000 active Associates and 89,000 active Preferred Customers worldwide.
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Current Focus and Recent Developments
We have implemented the following strategies and initiatives to increase the number of Associates
and Preferred Customers who use our products throughout the world and, thereby, further our
company vision:
(cid:127) Personalization: Over the last few years, we have focused heavily on personalizing and improving
our customers’ experience with USANA.
In August 2015, we introduced our new ‘‘MySmartTMFoods’’ line of products, which continues
our philosophy and strategy of personalization. MySmartTMFoods are science-based, healthy
nutrition shakes, bars, boosters and flavor optimizers. We made MySmartTMFoods available to
our Associates for a limited time at our 2015 International Convention only, as a pre-launch
opportunity to purchase and try the products. We intend to officially launch MySmartTMFoods
during the first half of 2016.
We will continue to personalize each of our product lines going forward. In this regard, we have
new product and technology launches planned for 2016 and 2017, which we believe will create a
new foundation of personalization for USANA to build on as we go forward.
In 2014, we launched an all-new digital marketing suite for our world-wide Associates, which is
designed to personalize and simplify conducting a USANA business. This suite provides our
Associates with new tools, consisting of a back office hub, personal websites, and advanced
communication and marketing tools, all of which enhance our Associates’ ability to personalize,
manage, promote and build their business in today’s demanding e-business environment.
In 2013, we implemented several strategic changes to our business (referred to throughout this
report as the ‘‘2013 strategic changes’’), which were all aimed at promoting customer loyalty,
enjoyment and success with USANA. These changes included: (i) simplification of our pricing
structure, which included an overall 10% price reduction, while maintaining a price discount on
products ordered through our monthly Auto Order program (collectively ‘‘price discounts’’),
(ii) a new reward based on the amount of a customer’s initial product order to then be credited
on their subsequent two Auto Orders, and (iii) increased payout under and simplification of our
Compensation Plan.
We have experienced growth in several business indicators tied to the strategic changes that we
implemented in 2013 and continued promoting in 2014 and 2015. These indicators include:
active customer counts; world-wide unit volume; percent of sales processed through our Auto
Order program; and the number of Associates earning a commission check.
(cid:127) Market-Specific Strategies: We have implemented market-specific strategies to facilitate growth
and strengthen our business around the world.
In 2015, we continued our strategy to increase our brand-recognition to make it easier for our
Associates to introduce USANA to customers. In this regard, we expanded our relationship with
Dr. Mehmet Oz and became a Trusted Partner and Sponsor of The Dr. Oz Show. Under this
partnership, USANA products are regularly featured on The Dr. Oz Show. This partnership has
helped drive growth in North America and our other regions around the world by increasing
awareness and recognition of the USANA brand. Each episode of The Dr. Oz Show that features
a USANA product is translated into the predominant language of a particular USANA market
and made available to Associates in that market via YouTube and other social media outlets for
use in promoting the USANA brand. Additionally, viewers of The Dr. Oz Show are able to
purchase USANA products via a direct link on The Dr. Oz Show website. We plan on continuing
this partnership in 2016.
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In late 2014, after we passed the anniversary of the 2013 strategic changes, we began offering
short-term incentives and promotions for our Associates around the world to generate
excitement and additional customer growth. One particular incentive that we offered in late 2014
and early 2015 increased compensation to Associates for sales generated by new Associates and
accelerated our sales and customer growth during the fourth quarter of 2014 and the first half of
2015. We plan to continue offering market-specific incentives and promotions going forward to
generate excitement in our business.
In 2013, we implemented a price reduction in several of our mature markets to make our
products and business opportunity more equitable around the world. Although these price
reductions initially had an impact on our net sales on a year-over-year basis, they have been
successful in the past helping grow our active customer counts and net sales in these markets,
where growth had been declining or flat for several years. We followed this pricing initiative with
a new worldwide policy to prohibit cross-border purchasing by our customers. We believe that it
is in the best interest of the Company and of our customers to have customers purchase
products that are approved and offered in their home market. While this policy had a short-term
negative impact on net sales in 2013, these policies have strengthened our underlying business
and have improved our opportunity for growth going forward.
(cid:127) Product Innovation and Information Technology: Although we originally planned for significant
increases in our investment in product and technology innovation to further our Company vision
during 2015, much of this investment was delayed as we carefully acquired the necessary human
resources. In 2016, we plan to continue to pursue these investment strategies as well as
additional investments in our information technology systems and infrastructure to continue to
improve our customers’ experience with us and to prepare to become a much larger company.
These investments will be reflected as both additional SG&A expense and capital expenditures.
(cid:127) International Development: Given the significant opportunity that exists in China, we plan to
continue focusing significant time and resources on growing this market. Our efforts in this
regard include finalizing our new state-of-the-art manufacturing and production facility in
Beijing, which we anticipate will become operational during the first half of 2016. We continue
to believe that significant growth opportunities exist in new international markets. During the
fourth quarter of 2015 we commenced operations in Indonesia. Indonesia is our 20th market
and we believe it offers a promising growth opportunity for us.
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Products
The following table summarizes our product lines.
Product Line/Category
USANA(cid:1) Nutritionals
Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optimizers . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foods
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sens´e—beautiful science(cid:1) . . . .
Description
Includes core vitamin and mineral
supplements that provide a foundation of
advanced total body nutrition for every age
group beginning with children 13 months of
age.
Consists of targeted supplements designed
to meet individual health and nutritional
needs. These products support needs such
as cardiovascular health, skeletal/structural
health, and digestive health and are
intended to be used in conjunction with the
Essentials.
Includes low-glycemic meal replacement
shakes, snack bars, and other related
products that provide optimal macro-
nutrition (complex carbohydrates, complete
proteins, and beneficial fats) in great
tasting and convenient formats. These
products can be used along with Essentials
and Optimizers to provide a complete and
healthy diet and sustained energy
throughout the day.
Includes premium, science-based, personal
care products that support healthy skin and
hair by providing advanced topical
nourishment, moisturization, and
protection. These products are designed to
complement inner nutrition for the skin
provided by the USANA Nutritionals and
are manufactured with our patented,
self-preserving technology, which uses a
unique blend of botanicals, antioxidants,
and active ingredients to keep products
fresh, without adding traditional chemical
preservatives.
Percent of
Product Sales
by Fiscal Year
2013—26%
2014—24%
2015—22%
Product examples
USANA(cid:1) Essentials
HealthPak 100(cid:3)
2013—54%
2014—55%
2015—59%
Proflavanol
CoQuinone(cid:1) 30
BiOmega-3(cid:3)
2013—12%
2014—13%
2015—11%
Nutrimeal
Fibergy
RESET(cid:3) weight-
management program and
accompanying RESET kit
2013—6%
2014—7%
2015—7%
Daytime Protective Emulsion
Night Renewal
Perfecting Essence
All Other
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Includes materials and online tools that are
designed to assist our Associates in building
their businesses and in marketing our
products.
2013—2%
2014—1%
2015—1%
Associate Starter Kit
Product Brochures
In addition to the products described above, we offer products designed specifically for prenatal,
infant, and young-child age groups in China. As we continue to increase our focus on personalization
and innovation, we will look for innovative product opportunities such as our MyHealthPak(cid:3) product,
which is a fully customized, supplement regimen that can include any of our Essentials and Optimizers.
The approximate percentage of total product sales represented by our top-selling products for the
last three fiscal years is as follows:
Key Product
USANA(cid:1) Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proflavanol(cid:1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BiOmega-3(cid:3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended
2013
2014
2015
17% 16% 14%
13% 13% 13%
8% 10% 12%
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Other top-selling products include our HealthPak 100(cid:3) and CoQuinone (cid:1) 30.
Geographic Presence
Our products are distributed and sold in 20 markets. We have organized our markets into two
geographic regions: (i) Asia Pacific, which includes three sub-regions, and (ii) Americas and Europe, as
noted below.
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific is organized into three sub-regions: Greater China, Southeast Asia Pacific, and North
Asia. Markets included in each of these sub-regions are as follows:
(cid:127) Greater China—Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China(1)
(cid:127) Southeast Asia Pacific—Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand
and Indonesia(2)
(cid:127) North Asia—Japan and South Korea
Asia Pacific has driven our growth the last several years. Our most recent market expansions in
this region include our entry into Indonesia in late 2015, Thailand in 2012 and our entry into China in
2010 through our acquisition of BabyCare. Historically, our growth in this region was led by Hong
Kong and the Philippines. Since our acquisition of BabyCare, however, our strategy in Asia Pacific has
been centered on generating growth in China. Consequently, our growth in Asia Pacific over the last
few years has been led by China, and our results in Hong Kong have declined. Our Hong Kong market
has now reached our projected size, in terms of customers and sales, and we anticipate modest organic
growth for this market going forward. We also anticipate that China and the Philippines will continue
to drive our growth in this region going forward, but expect our business to grow in most of our other
markets in this region.
Americas and Europe
Americas and Europe is our most mature region. Our most recent market expansions in this
region include our entry into Colombia in 2013 and France and Belgium in 2012. Americas and Europe
has grown modestly over the last several years due to sales and customer growth in Canada in Mexico.
Our results in the United States and our newest markets in this region, however, have not paralleled
our success in Canada and Mexico. We remain optimistic about our potential to generate growth in the
United States and our newest markets and are confident in the growth strategies we have in place. We
also anticipate that our growth in Canada and Mexico will continue in 2016.
(1) Our business in China is that of BabyCare Holdings, Ltd. (‘‘BabyCare’’), our wholly-owned
subsidiary.
(2) We commenced operations in Indonesia in the fourth quarter of 2015.
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Net Sales by Region
The following table shows net sales by geographic region for our last three fiscal years. We report
net sales in a geographic region if a product shipment originates in that geographic region. Additional
financial information relating to our geographic regions can be found in Note K to the Consolidated
Financial Statements included in this report.
2013
2014
(in thousands)
2015
Asia Pacific
Greater China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Southeast Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$271,812
155,362
29,319
37.9% $326,134
21.6% 177,940
4.1% 32,667
41.3% $441,284
22.5% 183,828
4.1% 39,751
Asia Pacific Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
456,493
63.6% 536,741
67.9% 664,863
48.0%
20.0%
4.4%
72.4%
Americas and Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
261,682
36.4% 253,730
32.1% 253,636
27.6%
$718,175
100.0% $790,471
100.0% $918,499
100.0%
Research and Development
Our research and development efforts are focused on developing and providing high-quality,
science-based products that promote long-term health and reduce the risk of chronic degenerative
disease. Our research and development activities include developing products that are new to USANA
and new to the industry, updating existing USANA brand formulas to keep them current with the latest
science, and adapting existing formulas to meet ever-changing regulations in new and existing
international markets. In addition, we have an active clinical studies program in place to verify the
efficacy of our existing products and our new formulations. Our scientific staff includes experts on
human nutrition, cellular biology, biochemistry, natural product chemistry, and clinical research. These
experts continually review the latest published research on nutrition, attend scientific conferences, and
work with a number of third-party research institutions and researchers to identify possible new
products and opportunities and also to reformulate our existing products.
Our in-house research team is working closely with scientists at a number of universities and top
research institutes, including the University of Washington, the University of Texas, the University of
Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Utah State University, the Linus Pauling Institute at
Oregon State University, The Foods for Health Institute at The University of California, Davis, McGill
University, in Montreal, Canada, and The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (‘‘TOSH’’), in Salt Lake City,
Utah, to maintain our leadership in clinical research in nutrition, oxidative stress, glycemic stress,
chronic inflammation and health implications of the microbiome.
We follow pharmaceutical standards established by the U.S. Pharmacopeia and other
pharmacopeias in the development and formulation of our products. Our ingredients are selected to
meet a number of criteria, including, but not limited to: safety, potency, purity, stability, bio-availability,
and efficacy. We control the quality of our products beginning at the formulation stage, and we
maintain our quality control through controlled sourcing of raw ingredients, manufacturing, packaging,
and labeling. In fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015, we expended $5.1 million, $5.1 million, and
$6.4 million, respectively, on product research and development activities. Going forward, we expect to
increase our spending and resources for research and development in connection with our
personalization and product innovation strategies.
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Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
We conduct nearly all of the manufacturing, production and quality control operations for our
nutritional and personal care products in-house. We have established and maintain a manufacturing
and quality control facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. BabyCare manufactures and produces nearly all of
its products in-house and maintains manufacturing and quality control facilities in Beijing, China and
Tianjin, China. Additional information about our manufacturing, production and quality control
operations is set out below.
Tablet Manufacturing
Our tablet production process uses automatic and semi-automatic equipment and includes the
following activities: auditing and qualifying suppliers of raw materials, acquiring raw materials,
analyzing raw material quality, weighing or otherwise measuring raw materials, mixing raw materials
into batches, forming mixtures into tablets, coating and sorting the tablets, analyzing tablet quality,
packaging finished products, and analyzing finished product quality. We conduct sample testing of raw
materials, in-process materials, and finished products for purity, potency, and composition to determine
whether our products conform to our internal specifications, and we maintain complete documentation
for each of these tests. We employ a qualified staff of professionals to develop, implement and
maintain a quality system designed to assure that our products are manufactured to our internal and
applicable regulatory agency specifications.
Our Salt Lake City manufacturing facility is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (‘‘FDA’’), Health Canada Natural Health Products Directorate, the Australian
Therapeutic Goods Administration (‘‘TGA’’), and other governmental agencies, as required. This facility
is audited regularly by various organizations and government agencies to assess, among other things,
compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (‘‘GMPs’’) and with labeling claims.
Additionally, our Salt Lake City manufacturing facility is also certified, through inspection and audits,
with the Islamic Foods and Nutrition Counsel of America in compliance with Halal, NSF International
in compliance with product testing and GMPs, and the TGA in compliance with the current
Therapeutic Goods Act in Australia.
The manufacture of nutritional or dietary supplements and related products in the United States
requires compliance with dietary supplement GMPs, which are based on the food-model GMPs and
pharmaceutical GMPs, with additional requirements that are specific to dietary supplements. We are
audited by the FDA, specifically for dietary supplements, and have been found in full compliance with
GMPs for dietary supplements.
Personal Care Manufacturing
The production process for personal care products includes identifying and evaluating suppliers of
raw materials, acquiring raw materials, analyzing raw material quality, weighing or otherwise measuring
the raw materials, mixing raw materials into batches, analyzing liquid batch quality, packaging finished
products, and analyzing finished product quality. We conduct sample testing of raw materials, in-process
materials, and finished products for purity, potency, and composition to determine whether our
products conform to our internal specifications, and we maintain complete documentation for each of
these tests.
At our Salt Lake City facility, we have standard technology for producing batches of personal care
items, and we have semi-automatic packaging equipment for packaging end products. We employ
qualified staff to develop, implement, and maintain a quality system. Although the FDA has not
promulgated GMPs for personal care items, it has issued guidelines for manufacturing personal care
products. We voluntarily maintain compliance with the guidance established by the FDA and the
Personal Care Products Council.
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Third-Party Suppliers and Manufacturers
We contract with third-party suppliers and manufacturers for the production of some of our
products, which account for approximately 24% of our product sales. These third-party suppliers and
manufacturers produce and, in most cases, package these products according to formulations that have
been developed by or in conjunction with our in-house product development team. These products
include most of our gelatin-capsulated supplements, Rev3 Energy(cid:3) Drink, Probiotic, our powdered
drink mixes, nutrition bars, and certain of our personal care products. In particular, we have entered
into a strategic relationship with a third-party manufacturer of our nutrition bars. Under this
relationship we have extended credit to this supplier in the form of a secured loan to allow the supplier
to acquire the necessary equipment to manufacture our bars. This relationship improves our supply
chain stability and creates a mutually beneficial relationship between both parties. Products
manufactured by third-party suppliers at their locations must also pass through quality control and
assurance procedures to ensure they are manufactured in conformance with our specifications. We
require products manufactured at these facilities to be shipped to USANA, where a quality inspection
and release also takes place.
Quality Control/Assurance
We have microbiology and analytical chemistry labs in which we conduct quality control processes.
In our microbiology laboratory, scientists test for biological contamination of raw materials and finished
goods. In our analytical chemistry laboratory, scientists test for chemical contamination and accurate
levels of active ingredients in both raw materials and finished products. Both laboratories conduct
stability tests on finished products to determine the shelf life of our products. Our Salt Lake City
laboratory staff also performs chemical assays on vitamin and mineral constituents, using U.S.
Pharmacopoeia methods and other internally validated methods. In addition to our quality control and
clinical laboratories, our headquarters and China facilities also house a laboratory designated for
research and development.
Raw Materials
Most of the raw ingredients that are used in the manufacture of our products are available from a
number of suppliers. We have not generally experienced difficulty in obtaining necessary quantities of
raw ingredients. When supplies of certain raw materials have tightened, we have been able to find
alternative sources of raw materials, and believe we will be able to do so in the future, if the need
arises. Our raw material suppliers must demonstrate stringent process and quality control before we use
their products in our manufacturing process.
Distribution and Marketing
General
We distribute our products internationally through a network marketing system, which is a form of
person-to-person direct selling. Under this system, distributors purchase products at wholesale prices
from the manufacturer for resale to consumers and for personal consumption. The concept of network
marketing is based on the strength of personal recommendations that frequently come from friends,
neighbors, relatives, and close acquaintances. We believe that network marketing is an effective way to
distribute our products because it allows person-to-person product education and testimonials, as well
as higher levels of customer service, all of which are not as readily available through other distribution
channels.
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Structure of Network Marketing Program
Associates. A person who wishes to sell USANA products must join our independent sales force
as an Associate. A person becomes an Associate by completing an application under the sponsorship of
an existing Associate. The new Associate then becomes part of the sponsoring Associate’s sales
organization. New Associates sign a written contract and agree to adhere to the USANA policies and
procedures. Under the policies and procedures, Associates may not, among other things: (i) use
deceptive or unlawful practices to sell USANA products; (ii) make deceptive or unlawful claims or
representations concerning our products or Compensation Plan; or (iii) sell competitive products to
other USANA Associates or solicit USANA Associates to participate in other network marketing
opportunities. New Associates are required to purchase a starter kit that includes a detailed manual
describing our business and products, as well as our policies and procedures. We sell these kits at a
nominal cost averaging $30 in each of our markets. No other investment is required to become an
Associate.
Once a person becomes an Associate, she or he may purchase products directly from us at
wholesale prices for personal use and resale to customers. Our Associates are also entitled to build
sales organizations by attracting and enrolling new Associates and establishing a network of product
users. Associates are not required to recruit or sponsor new Associates and we do not compensate
Associates for sponsoring or recruiting Associates. The sponsoring of new Associates results in the
creation of multiple levels within our network marketing structure. Sponsored Associates are referred
to as part of the sales organization of the sponsoring Associate. New Associates may also sponsor new
Associates, creating additional levels in their network, but also forming a part of the same sales
organization as the original sponsoring Associate. As outlined below, Associates who are interested in
earning additional income must successfully sell USANA products and establish a business network in
order to qualify for commissions, including bonuses. Subject to payment of a minimal annual account
renewal fee, Associates may continue to distribute or consume our products as long as they adhere to
our policies and procedures.
Individuals who reside in China and who are interested in being part of USANA’s organization in
China may do so by joining BabyCare as an Associate. The process for joining BabyCare is very similar
to the process for joining USANA and requires an initial Associate application and an agreement by
the Associate to adhere to the policies and procedures in China. Much like our operations in other
markets, an Associate in China is provided with opportunities to build a sales organization and receive
compensation for sales generated by that organization. Associates in China are compensated under a
compensation plan created and implemented by BabyCare specifically for China.
Preferred Customers. We also sell directly to customers who purchase products only for personal
use. This program is our ‘‘Preferred Customer’’ program. Preferred Customers may not resell or
distribute our products. We believe this program gives us access to a market that would otherwise be
missed, by targeting customers who enjoy USANA products, but who prefer not to maintain a
distribution relationship with us. Although our policies prohibit Preferred Customers from engaging in
retail sales of products, they may enroll as Associates at any time, if they desire. Preferred Customers
are not eligible to earn commissions or to participate in our Compensation Plan. Our China operations
also utilize a Preferred Customer program, which is based on USANA’s Preferred Customer program in
our other markets with modifications that we have made specifically for our China market.
Associate Training and Motivation
Initial training of Associates about the products, the Compensation Plan, network marketing, and
USANA is provided primarily by an Associate’s sponsor and others in their sales organization. We
develop and sell training materials and sales tools to assist Associates in building their businesses, as
well as provide reprints from other commercial publications that feature USANA and may be used as
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sales tools. We also sponsor and conduct regional, national, and international Associate events, as well
as intensive leadership training seminars. Attendance at these sessions is voluntary, and we undertake
no generalized effort to provide individualized training to Associates, although experience shows that
the most effective and successful Associates participate in training activities. Although we provide
leadership training and sales tools, we ultimately rely on our Associates to sell our products, attract
new Associates and Preferred Customers to purchase our products, and to educate and train new
Associates regarding our products and Compensation Plan.
Associate Compensation
As outlined below, our Compensation Plan provides several opportunities for Associates to earn
compensation, provided they are willing to consistently work at building, training, and retaining their
sales organizations to sell USANA products to consumers. The purpose behind each form of
compensation under our Compensation Plan is to reward Associates for generating product sales either
directly or indirectly through their sales organization and network of product consumers. We believe
our Compensation Plan is distinctive for its weekly payouts to Associates.
Associates can earn compensation in four ways:
(cid:127) Commissions. The primary way an Associate is compensated is through earning commissions.
Associates earn commissions through generating sales volume points, which are a measure of the
product sales of their sales organization. Each of our products has an assigned sales volume
point value comprised of a certain percent of the product price in U.S. dollars. To be eligible to
earn commissions, an Associate must sell a certain amount of product each month (‘‘Qualifying
Sales’’). Qualifying Sales may include products that the Associates either use personally or that
they resell to consumers. Associates do not earn commissions on these Qualifying Sales.
Associates may earn commissions on their sale of products above the Qualifying Sales as well as
the sale of products by Associates in their organization and to Preferred Customers.
Additionally, Associates do not earn commissions for simply recruiting and enrolling others in
their organization. Commissions are paid only on the sale of products. We pay Associate
commissions on a weekly basis. As noted elsewhere in this report, our China operations
maintain their own compensation plan, which has been implemented by BabyCare specifically for
China.
(cid:127) Bonuses. We offer Associates several bonus opportunities, including our leadership bonus, elite
bonus, and lifetime matching bonus. These bonus opportunities are based on a
pay-for-performance philosophy and, therefore, are paid out when the Associate achieves the
required performance measures.
(cid:127) Retail Mark-Ups. As discussed previously, in markets where retail mark-ups are permitted, our
Associates purchase products from us at the Preferred Price and may resell them to consumers
at higher retail prices. In this case, the Associate retains the retail mark-up as another form of
compensation.
(cid:127) Contests and Promotions. We periodically sponsor contests and promotions designed to
incentivize Associates to generate sales, grow their sales organization, and increase the number
of product users. These promotions are also based on a pay-for-performance philosophy and,
therefore, are only paid upon the achievement of the promotion objectives.
We endeavor to integrate our Compensation Plan seamlessly across all markets where legally
permissible, allowing Associates to receive commissions for global—not merely local—product sales.
This seamless sales organization structure is designed to allow Associates to build a global network by
establishing or expanding their sales organization in any of the markets where we operate. We believe
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our Compensation Plan significantly enhances our ability to expand internationally, and we intend to
continue to integrate new markets, where permitted, into our Compensation Plan.
Operating Strengths
Our principal objective is to improve the overall health and nutrition of individuals and families
around the world. We do this through (i) developing and manufacturing high-quality, science-based
nutritional and personal care products that promote long-term health, and (ii) providing a rewarding
opportunity through network marketing for our Associates who distribute our products. Our strategy is
to capitalize on our operating strengths, which include: a strong research and development program;
in-house manufacturing capability; science-based products; an attractive Associate Compensation Plan;
a scalable business model; and an experienced management team.
Emphasis on Research and Development. We have a technical team of experienced scientists,
including several holding Ph.D. degrees, quality engineers, and regulatory specialists who contribute to
our research and development activities. In our research and development laboratories, our scientists
and researchers:
(cid:127) Investigate activities of natural extracts and formulated products in laboratory and clinical
settings;
(cid:127) Identify and research combinations of nutrients that may be candidates for new products;
(cid:127) Develop new nutritional ingredients for use in supplements;
(cid:127) Study the metabolic activities of existing and newly identified nutritional ingredients;
(cid:127) Enhance existing USANA brand products, as new discoveries in nutrition and skin care are
made;
(cid:127) Formulate products to meet diverse regulatory requirements across all of our markets; and
(cid:127) Investigate processes for improving the production of our formulated products.
Our scientists and researchers also conduct double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical studies, which
are intended to further evaluate the efficacy of our products. In addition, we work with outside
research organizations to further support various aspects of our research and development efforts. Our
in-house research team is working closely with scientists at a number of universities and top research
institutes, including those listed under the caption ‘‘Research and Development’’ above, to maintain our
leadership in clinical research in nutrition, oxidative stress, glycemic stress, chronic inflammation and
health implications of the micro-biome. We have also funded clinical research programs at Boston
University, the University of Colorado, the University of Utah, the University of Sydney in Australia,
TOSH, and Utah State University. Our R&D team also works closely with the Medical staff at Sanoviv
Medical Institute in Rosarito, Mexico to obtain additional perspectives on the use of supplements in a
clinical setting and to get feedback on formulas in development. Additionally, our Scientific Advisory
Council, comprised of health care professionals and nutritional science experts worldwide, provides us
with valuable insights into product applications and efficacy. It is through our internal research and
development efforts, as well as our relationships with outside research organizations and health care
providers, that we can provide what we believe to be some of the highest quality health products in the
industry.
In-house Manufacturing. We manufacture products that account for approximately 76% of our
product sales. We believe that our ability to manufacture our own products in-house is a significant
competitive advantage for the following reasons:
(cid:127) We can better control the quality of raw materials and finished products;
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(cid:127) We can more reliably monitor the manufacturing process to better guarantee potency and
bioavailability and to reduce the risk of product contamination;
(cid:127) We can better control production schedules to increase the likelihood of maintaining an
uninterrupted supply of products for our customers;
(cid:127) We are able to produce most of our own prototypes in the research phase of product
development; and
(cid:127) We are better able to manage the underlying costs associated with manufacturing our products.
Science-based Products. As a result of our emphasis on research and development and our
in-house manufacturing capabilities, we have developed a line of high-quality health products that we
believe provides health benefits to our customers. Our products have been developed based on a
combination of published research, in-house laboratory and third-party clinical studies, and sponsored
research.
Attractive Associate Compensation Plan and Support. We are committed to increasing our product
sales by providing a highly competitive compensation plan to attract and retain Associates who
constitute our sales force. We motivate our Associates by paying incentives on a weekly basis.
Additionally, our Compensation Plan is, where permissible, a global-seamless plan, meaning that
Associates can be compensated each week for their business success in any market in which they have a
sales organization where we conduct business. As noted elsewhere in this report, our China operations
maintain their own compensation plan, which is structured differently than USANA’s plan in other
markets.
To support our Associates, we sponsor meetings and events throughout the year, which offer
information about our products and our network marketing system. These meetings are designed to
assist Associates in business development and to provide a forum for interaction with some of our
Associate leaders and with members of the USANA management team. We also provide low-cost sales
tools and resources, which we believe are an integral part of building and maintaining a successful
home-based business for our Associates. For example, we offer a computer-based, interactive
presentation tool, called Health and Freedom Solution, which is designed to help our Associates easily
explain and share the USANA opportunity, including the benefits of our products and our
Compensation Plan.
In addition to company-sponsored meetings, sales tools and resources, we maintain a website
exclusively for our Associates, where they can access the latest USANA news, obtain training materials,
manage their personal information, enroll new customers, shop for products, and register for company-
sponsored events. Additionally, through this website, Associates can access other online services to
which they may subscribe. For example, we offer an online business management service, which
includes a tool that helps Associates track and manage their business activity, a personal webpage to
which prospects or retail customers can be directed, and e-cards for advertising.
We also believe that recognition is an important factor in supporting and retaining our Associates.
We understand that being a successful USANA Associate requires hard work and dedication, and we
celebrate key achievements and rank advancements of our Associates. We believe that our recognition
programs greatly contribute to our ability to retain our Associates.
Business Model. We believe that our business model provides, among others, the following
advantages:
(cid:127) No requirement for a company-employed sales force to sell our products, with a relatively low
incremental cost to add a new Associate;
(cid:127) Commissions paid to our Associates are tied to sales performance;
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(cid:127) Accounts receivable are minimal because payment is required at the time an Associate or
Preferred Customer purchases product;
(cid:127) A stream of recurring revenue from our monthly product subscription program known as ‘‘Auto
Order,’’ which we utilize in all of our markets (for the year ended January 2, 2016, this program
represented 48% of our product sales volume); and
(cid:127) We can typically expand into new international markets with moderate investment because we
generally maintain only warehouse facilities, customer support, and minimal administrative
facilities in those international markets. Larger markets, including China however, require more
significant local investment.
Experienced Management Team. Our management team includes individuals with expertise in
various scientific and managerial disciplines, including nutrition, product research and development,
international development, marketing, customer network development, information technology,
manufacturing, finance, legal, regulatory, and operations. This team is responsible for supporting
growth, research and development, international expansion, strengthening our financial condition, and
improving our internal controls.
Growth Strategy
We seek to grow our business by pursuing the following strategies:
Attract and Retain Customers. Our customers, and Associates in particular, are central to the
growth and success of our business. Accordingly, our primary growth strategy focuses on increasing our
overall customer counts throughout the world. We will execute this strategy by applying both
world-wide and region-specific initiatives, which include the initiatives set out below. Our management
team maintains a close working relationship with our Associate leaders by interacting with them on a
regular basis through in-person meetings and phone calls. Further, in addition to our Annual
International Convention and our Asia Pacific Convention, we hold several regional events in key
growth areas to provide support and training to Associates. We continue to invest in these events and
in the marketing of our business to help Associates improve the productivity of their businesses.
Personalization. Our personalization initiative has been a key marketing and operating strategy for
us over the last few years and will continue to be a key strategy going forward. This initiative focuses
on personalizing and improving our overall business, as well as our customers’ experience with
USANA. We have already applied personalization to many aspects of our business and have several
additional enhancements planned going forward, all of which is further discussed under ‘‘Current Focus
and Recent Developments’’ above.
New Product Introductions. Our research and development team continually reviews the latest
scientific findings related to nutrition, conducts or manages research and clinical trials, reviews new
technologies, and attends scientific conferences. If, in the process, we see potential for a new product
or ingredient that provides a measurable and important health benefit, and if we believe this benefit
can be realized by a significant number of our customers, we will generally pursue development of that
product. Our research and development focus has and will continue to be centered on personalization
and innovation. To the extent reasonably possible, we intend to personalize our product offering and
product delivery systems to our customers’ individual needs. As discussed above, we have several
significant new product introductions and launches planned for 2016 and 2017, which we believe will
create a new foundation for USANA to build on for years to come.
Successfully Grow each of our Regions through Market Specific Strategies and Incentives.
In light of
the strength of our Asia Pacific region and our growing Associate base in Asia, we believe that Greater
China continues to be the most significant and imminent growth opportunity for us. Our strategy in this
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region is focused on generating customer growth in each market, with an emphasis on China. Our
wholly-owned subsidiary, BabyCare, is our operating entity in China. BabyCare has been granted
licenses to engage in direct selling in the municipalities of Beijing, Jiangsu, Shaanxi and Tianjin and is
working to obtain similar licenses in other provinces. We have spent the last few years registering a
portfolio of USANA products for sale by BabyCare in China, educating our customers on our product
offering and business model in China, and improving our information systems, technology and
infrastructure in China. In 2016, we will continue to execute these strategies and finalize our new
state-of-the-art manufacturing and production facility, which we anticipate will become operational
during the first half of 2016.
We are also confident in our growth potential in our Southeast Asia Pacific region. While the
Philippines and Australia-New Zealand have been key growth markets for us in this region, we
generated local currency sales and customer growth in nearly every market in this region in 2015. We
have implemented strategies for each market in this region, which are intended to continue our
customer growth trend in 2016. Additionally, 2016 will be the first full operational year for Indonesia,
our newest market in this region. Indonesia is USANA’s 20th market and we believe it offers a
promising growth opportunity for us.
Our Americas and Europe region is also very important to our business and a significant part of
our growth strategy. We achieved double-digit local currency sales and Associate growth in Mexico and
Canada through market-specific initiatives in 2015, and expect growth in these markets to continue in
2016. We also remain focused on customer growth in the United States. Our objective for this region in
2016 is centered on increasing the overall number of customers who consistently use USANA products.
To achieve our objective, we will continue to execute our personalization and brand-awareness
strategies and also utilize market-specific promotions and incentives.
Brand Awareness: To facilitate customer growth, we plan to continue to promote global awareness
of the USANA brand through various strategies, including professional athlete sponsorships and
credible associations with individuals and organizations. Examples of this include our sponsorship of the
U.S. Ski Team and our partnership with the Women’s Tennis Association. We continue to serve as the
official health supplement supplier for these teams and organizations and are also increasing our
sponsorship of individual athletes who rely on our products and brand. We seek to leverage these
relationships to build brand credibility and increase product consumption and loyalty. In addition to our
athlete sponsorships, we seek to advertise and collaborate with credible, nationally recognized
organizations and individuals to enhance our global brand. We will also continue our relationship with
Dr. Mehmet Oz as a Trusted Partner and Sponsor of The Dr. Oz Show, as discussed further under
‘‘Current Focus and Recent Developments’’ above. While branding efforts such as this have a global
reach, the primary objective of this initiative is to grow sales and customers in the Americas and
Europe.
Enter New Markets. We believe that significant growth opportunities continue to exist in markets
where we currently conduct business and in new international markets. We commenced operations in
Colombia in 2013, and commenced operations in Indonesia during the fourth quarter of 2015. These
markets, as well as future markets, are selected following an assessment of several factors, including
market size, anticipated demand for USANA products, receptiveness to network marketing, and the
market entry process, which includes consideration of possible regulatory restrictions on our products
or our network marketing system. We have also begun to register certain products with regulatory and
government agencies in other countries in preparation for further international expansion. Wherever
possible, we expect to seamlessly integrate the Compensation Plan in each market to allow Associates
to receive commissions for global—not merely local—product sales. This seamless sales structure is
designed to allow an Associate to build a global network by creating a sales organization across
national borders. We believe our seamless Compensation Plan significantly enhances our ability to
expand internationally, and we intend, where permitted, to integrate future markets into this
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Compensation Plan. While we deem new market expansion as a key growth strategy, given the
significant opportunity that currently exists in China, we plan to focus the majority of our time and
resources on growing that market.
Pursue Strategic Acquisitions. We believe that attractive acquisition opportunities may arise in the
future. We intend to pursue strategic acquisition opportunities that would grow our customer base,
expand our product lines, enhance our manufacturing and technical expertise, allow vertical integration,
or otherwise complement our business or further our strategic goals.
Competition
We compete with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of nutritional products for consumers,
and we compete with network marketing companies for distributors. On both fronts, some of our
competitors are significantly larger than we are, have a longer operating history, higher visibility and
name recognition, and have greater financial resources than we do. We compete with these entities by
emphasizing the underlying science, value, and superior quality of our products, the simplicity in our
product offerings, and the convenience and financial benefits afforded by our network marketing system
and global seamless Compensation Plan.
Our business is driven primarily by our distributors, whom we refer to as Associates. Our ability to
compete with other network marketing companies depends, in significant part, on our success in
attracting and retaining Associates. There can be no assurance that our programs for attracting and
retaining Associates will be successful. The pool of individuals interested in network marketing is
limited in each market and is reduced to the extent other network marketing companies successfully
attract these individuals into their businesses. Although we believe that we offer an attractive
opportunity for our Associates, there can be no assurance that other network marketing companies will
not be able to recruit our existing Associates or deplete the pool of potential Associates in a given
market.
We believe that the leading network marketing company in the world, based on total sales, is
Amway Corporation and its affiliates, and that Avon Products, Inc. is the leading direct seller of beauty
and related products worldwide. Leading competitors in the nutritional network marketing and
nutritional product industry include Herbalife Ltd., Inc.; Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.; and NBTY, Inc.
Based on information that is publicly available, 2015 net sales of the aforementioned companies ranged
from $2.3 billion to $8.6 billion. There are other manufacturers of competing product lines that have or
may launch direct selling enterprises that compete with us in certain product lines and in the recruiting
of Associates. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully meet the challenges posed
by increased competition.
Product Returns
Product returns have not been a material factor in our business, totaling approximately 0.9% in
2013, 0.8% in 2014, and 0.6% in 2015. Customer satisfaction has always been and will continue to be a
hallmark of our business. We believe that we have always offered a generous product return policy.
Historically, our standard return policy allowed Associates and Preferred Customers to return any
unused product from their first purchase within the first 30 days for a 100% refund of the sales price.
Thereafter, any returned product that was unused and resalable was refunded up to one year from the
date of purchase at 100% of the sales price, less a 10% restocking fee. During 2015 we updated our
return policy and eliminated the 10% restocking fee on product returns. Accordingly, Associates and
Preferred Customers now receive a 100% refund of the sales price of unused and resalable products
that are returned up to one year from the date of purchase. This standard policy differs slightly in a
few of our international markets due to the regulatory environment in those markets. To avoid
manipulation of our Compensation Plan, return of product where the purchase amount exceeds $100
and was not damaged at the time of receipt by the Associate may result in cancellation of an
Associate’s distributorship.
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Major Customers
Sales are made to independent Associates and Preferred Customers. No single customer accounted
for 10% or more of net sales. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the nature of our business model results
in a significant amount of sales to several different Associate leaders and their sales organizations.
Although no single Associate accounted for 10% or more of our net sales, the loss of a key Associate
leader or that Associate’s sales organization could adversely affect our net sales and our overall
operating results.
Compliance by Associates
We continually monitor and review our Associates’ compliance with our policies and procedures as
well as the laws and regulations applicable to our business around the world. Part of this review entails
an assessment of our Associates’ sales activities to ensure that Associates are actually selling products
to consumers. Our policies and procedures require Associates to present our products and the USANA
opportunity ethically and honestly. Associates are not permitted to make claims about our products or
Compensation Plan that are not consistent with our policies and procedures and applicable laws and
regulations. The majority of our Associates must use marketing and promotional materials provided by
USANA. Associates who have achieved a certain leadership level are permitted, however, to produce
their own marketing and promotional materials, but only if such materials are approved by USANA
prior to use.
From time to time, we have Associates who fail to adhere to our policies and procedures. We
systematically review reports of alleged Associate misbehavior. Infractions of the policies and
procedures are reported to our compliance group, who determine what disciplinary action is warranted
in each case. More serious infractions are reported to our Compliance Committee, which includes
USANA executives. If we determine that an Associate has violated any of our policies and procedures,
we may take a number of disciplinary actions, such as warnings, fines or probation. We may also
withdraw or deny awards, suspend privileges, withhold commissions until specific conditions are
satisfied, or take other appropriate actions in our discretion, including termination of the Associate’s
purchase and distribution rights.
We believe that Associate compliance is critical to the integrity of our business and, therefore, we
are aggressive in ensuring that our Associates comply with our policies and procedures. As explained
above, when an Associate fails to comply with our policies and procedures, we may terminate their
purchase and distribution rights. From time to time, we become involved in litigation with Associates
whose purchase and distribution rights have been terminated. We consider such litigation to be routine
and incidental to our business and will continue to be aggressive in ensuring that our Associates comply
with our policies and procedures.
Information Technology
We believe that the ability to efficiently manage distribution, compensation, manufacturing,
inventory, and communication functions through the use of secure, sophisticated, and dependable
information processing systems is critical to our success. We continually evaluate changes in the
information technology environment to ensure that we are capitalizing on new technologies, keeping
pace with regulatory standards, and ensuring that our systems and data are secure. Over the next few
years we intend to increase our investment in technology systems and infrastructure as we prepare to
become a much larger company.
Our information technology resources are maintained primarily by our in-house staff to optimally
support our customer base and core business processes. Our IT staff manages an array of systems and
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processes which support our global operations 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Three of our most
critical applications include:
(cid:127) A web-based application that provides online services to Associates, such as training sessions and
presentations, online shopping, enrollment, a real-time reporting engine, Company and product
information, web-hosting, email, and other tools to help Associates effectively manage their
business and sales organizations.
(cid:127) A web-based order-entry system that handles order entry, customer information, compensation,
Associate business structure, returns, invoices, and other transactional-based processes.
(cid:127) A fully integrated world-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (‘‘ERP’’) system that handles
accounting, human resources, inventory management, production processes, quality assurance,
and reporting requirements in a multinational environment.
Our web applications are supported by a clustered environment providing high availability. All
production systems are fully backed-up and stored off-site so that our business will not suffer significant
interruption in the event of a disaster at the locations of our primary servers.
Regulatory Matters
General.
In the United States and the other countries where we operate, our business is subject
to extensive governmental laws and regulations. These laws and regulations exist at various levels in the
United States and other countries and pertain to our products, network marketing program, and other
aspects of our business as described in more detail below.
Product Regulation. Numerous governmental agencies in the United States and other countries
regulate the manufacturing, packaging, labeling, advertising, promoting, importing, distributing, and the
selling of nutrition, health, beauty, and weight-management products. In the United States,
advertisement of our products is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (‘‘FTC’’) under the FTC
Act and, where such advertising is considered to be product labeling by the FDA, under the Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (‘‘FDCA’’) and the regulations thereunder. USANA products in the United
States are also subject to regulation by, among others, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the
U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Our largest selling product group includes products that are regulated as dietary supplements
under the FDCA. Dietary supplements are also regulated in the United States under the Dietary
Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (‘‘DSHEA’’), which we believe is generally favorable to
the dietary supplement industry. Some of our powdered drink, food bar, and other nutrition products
are regulated as foods under the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (‘‘NLEA’’). The NLEA
establishes requirements for ingredient and nutritional labeling including product labeling claims. The
manufacture of nutritional or dietary supplements and related products in the United States requires
compliance with dietary supplement GMPs, which are based on the food-model GMPs and
Pharmaceutical GMP’s, with additional requirements that are specific to dietary supplements. We are
audited annually by the US FDA, specifically for dietary supplements and have been found in full
compliance with GMPs for dietary supplements. The Dietary Supplement & Nonprescription Drug
Consumer Protection Act requires manufacturers of dietary supplement and over-the-counter products
to notify the FDA when they receive reports of serious adverse events occurring within the United
States. We have an internal adverse event reporting system that has been in place for several years, and
we believe that we are in compliance with this law.
In general, our personal care products, which are regulated as cosmetic products by the FDA, are
not subject to pre-market approval by that agency. Cosmetics, however, are subject to regulation by the
FDA under the FDCA adulteration and misbranding provisions. Cosmetics also are subject to specific
labeling regulations, including warning statements, if the safety of a cosmetic is not adequately
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substantiated or if the product may be hazardous, as well as ingredient statements and other packaging
requirements under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. Cosmetics that meet the definition of a drug,
such as sunscreens, are regulated as drugs. Over-the-counter (‘‘OTC’’) drug products, including
cosmetics, may be marketed if they conform to the requirements of the OTC monograph that is
applicable to that drug. Drug products not conforming to monograph requirements require an
approved New Drug Application (‘‘NDA’’) before marketing may begin. Under these provisions, if the
agency were to find that a product or ingredient of one of our OTC drug products is not generally
recognized as safe and effective or is not included in a final monograph that is applicable to one of our
OTC drug products, we would be required to reformulate or cease marketing that product until it is
the subject of an approved NDA or until the time, if ever, that the monograph is amended to include
such product.
Advertising of our products in the United States is subject to regulation by the FTC under the
FTC Act. Under the FTC’s Substantiation Doctrine, an advertiser is required to have a ‘‘reasonable
basis’’ for all objective product claims before the claims are made. Failure to adequately substantiate
claims may be considered either deceptive or unfair practices. Pursuant to this FTC requirement, we
are required to have adequate substantiation for all material advertising claims that we make for our
products in the United States. In recent years, the FTC has initiated numerous investigations of and
actions against companies that sell dietary supplement, weight-management, and cosmetic products. The
FTC has issued guidance to assist companies in understanding and complying with its substantiation
requirement. We believe that we have adequate substantiation for all material advertising claims that
we make for our products in the United States, and we believe that we have organized the
documentation to support our advertising and promotional practices in compliance with these
guidelines. However, no assurance can be given that the FTC would reach the same conclusion if it
were to review or question our substantiation for our advertising claims in the United States.
The FTC may enforce compliance with the law in a variety of ways, both administratively and
judicially, using compulsory process, cease and desist orders, and injunctions. FTC enforcement can
result in orders requiring, among other things, limits on advertising, corrective advertising, consumer
redress, divestiture of assets, rescission of contracts, and such other relief as the agency deems
necessary to protect the public. Violation of these orders could result in substantial financial or other
penalties. Although, to our knowledge, we have not been the subject of any action by the FTC, no
assurance can be given that the FTC will not question our advertising or other operations in the United
States in the future. Any action in the future by the FTC could materially and adversely affect our
ability to successfully market our products in the United States.
The manufacturing, labeling, and advertising of our products are also regulated by various
governmental agencies outside the United States in each country where they are distributed. For
example, in Australia, product registration, labeling and manufacturing is regulated by the TGA and, in
Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. In China, the China Food and Drug Administration
(‘‘CFDA’’) regulates product registration, labeling and manufacturing. In markets outside the United
States, prior to commencing operations or marketing products, we may be required to obtain approvals,
licenses, or certifications from a country’s Food Administration, Ministry of Health or comparable
agency. Approvals or licensing may be conditioned on reformulation of USANA products for the
market or may be unavailable with respect to certain products or product ingredients. We must also
comply with local product labeling and packaging regulations that vary from country to country. For
example, China extensively regulates the registration, labeling and marketing of our products. In China,
our nutritional products are typically classified as ‘‘health functional foods’’ and our personal care
products are typically classified as ‘‘non-special use cosmetics’’. The registration process for health
functional foods is complex and generally requires extensive analysis and approval by the CFDA. As a
result, it may take several years to register a product as a health functional food in China. While all
products currently sold by BabyCare in China have been registered with the CFDA, we continue to
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work through the registration process for other health functional food products, which we also hope to
begin selling through BabyCare in the future.
We cannot predict the nature of any future laws, regulations, interpretations, or applications, nor
can we determine what effect additional governmental regulations or administrative orders, when and if
promulgated, would have on our business. Future changes could include requirements for the
reformulation of certain products to meet new standards, the recall or discontinuation of certain
products that cannot be reformulated, additional record keeping, expanded documentation of the
properties of certain products, expanded or different labeling, and additional scientific substantiation.
Any or all of these requirements could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, and operating results.
Network Marketing Regulation. Various laws and regulations in the United States and other
countries regulate network marketing, or direct selling. These laws and regulations exist at many levels
of government in many different forms, including statutes, rules, regulations, judicial decisions, and
administrative orders. Generally, the regulations are directed at: (i) ensuring that product sales
ultimately are made to consumers and that advancement within a sales organization is based on
product sales rather than on investments in the organization or on other criteria that are not related to
sales; and (ii) preventing the use of deceptive or fraudulent practices that have sometimes been
inappropriately associated with legitimate direct selling and network marketing activities. Network
marketing regulations are inherently fact-based and often do not include ‘‘bright line’’ rules.
Additionally, we are subject to the risk that the regulations, or a regulator’s interpretation and
enforcement of the regulations, could change. From time to time, we have received requests to supply
information regarding our network marketing plan to regulatory agencies. We have also modified our
network marketing plan in the past to comply with the interpretation of the regulations by authorities.
Where required by law, we obtain regulatory approval of our network marketing plan, or, where
approval is not required or available, the favorable opinion of local counsel as to regulatory
compliance. Nevertheless, we remain subject to the risk that, in one or more countries, our network
marketing plan, or the conduct of certain of our Associates, could be found not to be in compliance
with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, we cannot predict the nature of any future law,
regulation, or interpretation, nor can we predict what effect additional governmental regulations,
judicial decisions, or administrative orders, when and if promulgated, would have on our business.
Failure by us, or our Associates, to comply with these regulations could have a material adverse effect
on our business in a particular market or in general.
Network marketing companies, and the industry in general, continue to experience significant
media and public scrutiny in many countries. Several companies similar to ours have been scrutinized
and penalized in several markets where we operate, including the United States, Canada, China, Japan,
and South Korea. This scrutiny, along with the uncertainty of the laws and regulations pertaining to
network marketing in many countries, can affect how a regulator or member of the public perceives
our Company. For instance, there has been significant media and short-seller attention regarding the
viability and legality of network marketing in the United States and China over the past few years. This
attention has led to intense public scrutiny of the industry, as well as volatility in our stock price and
the stock prices of companies similar to our company. We cannot predict the impact that this scrutiny
may have on our business or the industry in general.
The Chinese government has adopted direct selling laws and regulations that are uncertain and
evolving. These regulations contain a number of financial and operational restrictions for direct selling
companies, most notably on pyramid selling and multi-level compensation. These regulations are also
subject to discretionary interpretation and enforcement by various municipal and provincial level
officials in China. Our business in China is that of BabyCare, a direct selling company that we
indirectly acquired several years ago to facilitate our expansion into China. BabyCare’s business model
has been developed specifically for China in light of Chinese direct selling laws and regulations.
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BabyCare has been granted licenses from the Chinese government to conduct direct selling in four
provinces in China and will be required to obtain licenses from municipalities and provinces in China
where it does not hold a license. The process for obtaining government approval in China to conduct
direct selling continues to evolve, is time-consuming, and expensive. The complexity of the approval
process, as well as the government’s continued cautious approach to direct selling in China, make it
difficult to predict the timeline for obtaining additional approvals. If the process for obtaining
approvals is delayed, changed or interpreted differently than currently understood, such events could
have a negative impact on BabyCare’s growth prospects in China. Ultimately, there can be no
assurance that BabyCare will be successful in obtaining additional direct-selling licenses or the required
approvals to expand into additional locations in China that are important to its business there.
Transfer Pricing Regulation.
In the United States and many other countries, we are subject to
transfer pricing and other tax regulations that are designed to ensure that appropriate levels of income
are reported by our U.S. or international entities and are taxed accordingly. We have adopted transfer
prices, which are supported by formal transfer pricing studies for the sale of products to our
subsidiaries in accordance with applicable transfer pricing laws. In addition, we have entered into
agreements with our subsidiaries for services and other contractual obligations, such as the payment of
Associate incentives that are also supported by the same formal transfer pricing studies. If the U.S.
Internal Revenue Service or the taxing authorities of any other jurisdiction were to successfully
challenge these agreements or require changes in our standard transfer pricing practices for products,
we could become subject to higher taxes and our earnings could be adversely affected. The tax treaties
between the United States and most countries provide competent authority for relief to avoid any
double taxation. We believe that we operate in compliance with all applicable transfer pricing
regulations. There can be no assurance, however, that we will continue to be found to be operating in
compliance with transfer pricing regulations or that those laws will not be modified, which may require
that we change our operating procedures.
Intellectual Property
Trademarks. We have developed and use registered trademarks in our business, particularly
relating to our corporate and product names. We own 25 trademarks that are registered with the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office. Federal registration of a trademark enables the registered owner of the
mark to bar the unauthorized use of the registered mark in connection with a similar product in the
same channels of trade by any third-party anywhere in the United States, regardless of whether the
registered owner has ever used the trademark in the area where the unauthorized use occurs. We have
filed applications and own trademark registrations, and we intend to register additional trademarks in
countries outside the United States where USANA products are or may be sold in the future.
Protection of registered trademarks in some jurisdictions may not be as extensive as the protection in
the United States.
We also claim ownership and protection of certain product names, unregistered trademarks, and
service marks under common law. Common law trademark rights do not provide the same level of
protection that is afforded by the registration of a trademark. In addition, common law trademark
rights are limited to the geographic area in which the trademark is actually used. We believe these
trademarks, whether registered or claimed under common law, constitute valuable assets, adding to
recognition of USANA and the effective marketing of USANA products. Trademark registration once
obtained is essentially perpetual, subject to the payment of a renewal fee. We therefore believe that
these proprietary rights have been and will continue to be important in enabling us to compete.
Trade Secrets. We own certain intellectual property, including trade secrets that we seek to
protect, in part, through confidentiality agreements with employees and other parties. Even where these
agreements exist, there can be no assurance that these agreements will not be breached, that we would
have adequate remedies for any breach, or that our trade secrets will not otherwise become known to
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or independently developed by competitors. Our proprietary product formulations are generally
considered trade secrets, but are not otherwise protected under intellectual property laws.
Patents. We have three U.S. patents. Two of our patents relate to the method of extracting an
antioxidant from olives and the byproducts of olive oil production. These patents were issued in 2002
and will continue in force until December 20, 2019. Our third patent relates to a method of
self-preserving our Sens´e(cid:3) line of personal care products. This patent was issued in May 2007 and will
continue in force until August 5, 2024.
We intend to protect our legal rights concerning intellectual property by all appropriate legal
action. Consequently, we may become involved from time to time in litigation to determine the
enforceability, scope, and validity of any of the foregoing proprietary rights. Any patent litigation could
result in substantial cost and divert the efforts of management and technical personnel.
Seasonality
Although we are not significantly affected by seasonality, we do experience variations in the activity
of our Associates in many of our markets in the first and fourth quarters around major cultural events
such as Chinese New Year and Christmas.
Backlog
Our products are typically shipped within 72 hours after receipt of an order. As of February 26,
2016 we had no significant backlog of orders.
Working Capital Practices
We maintain sufficient amounts of inventory in stock in order to provide a high level of service to
our Associates and Preferred Customers. Substantial inventories are required to meet the needs of our
dual role as manufacturer and distributor. We also watch seasonal commodity markets and may buy
ahead of normal demand to hedge against cost increases and supply risks.
Environment
We are not aware of any instance in which we have contravened federal, state, or local laws
relating to protection of the environment or in which we otherwise may be subject to liability for
environmental conditions that could materially affect operations.
Employees
As of February 26, 2016 we had approximately 1,664 employees worldwide, as measured by
full-time equivalency. Our employees are not currently represented by a collective bargaining
agreement, and we have not experienced work stoppages as a result of labor disputes. We believe that
we have a good relationship with our employees.
Additional Available Information
We maintain executive offices and principal facilities at 3838 West Parkway Boulevard, Salt Lake
City, Utah 84120. Our telephone number is (801) 954-7100. We maintain a World Wide Web site at
www.usanahealthsciences.com. The information on our web site should not be considered part of this
report on Form 10-K.
We make available, free of charge at our corporate web site, copies of our annual reports on
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’) Form 10-K, quarterly reports on SEC
Form 10-Q, current reports on SEC Form 8-K, proxy statements, and all amendments to these reports,
as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC
pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. This information may also be obtained from
the SEC’s on-line database, which is located at www.sec.gov.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
Forward-Looking Statements and Certain Risks
We encounter substantial risks in our business, any one of which may adversely affect our business,
results of operations or financial condition. The fact that some of these risk factors may be the same or
similar to those that we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in past reports means only
that the risks are present in multiple periods. We believe that many of the risks that are described here are
part of doing business in the industry in which we operate and will likely be present in all periods. The fact
that certain risks are endemic to the industry does not lessen their significance. These risk factors should be
read together with the other items in this report, including Item 1, ‘‘Business,’’ and Item 7, ‘‘Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.’’ Among others, risks and
uncertainties that may affect our business, financial condition, performance, development, and results of
operations include the following:
We are a network marketing company and are dependent upon an independent sales force of ‘‘Associates’’
to sell our products. If we are unable to attract and retain Associates, our business may be harmed. We rely
on non-employee, independent Associates to market and sell our products and to generate our sales.
Our ability to maintain and increase sales in the future will depend in large part upon our success in
increasing the number of new Associates, retaining and motivating our existing Associates, and in
improving the productivity of our Associates. Associates typically market and sell our products on a
part-time basis and likely will engage in other business activities, some of which may compete with us.
We rely primarily upon our Associates to attract, train and motivate new Associates. Our ability to
continue to attract and retain Associates can be affected by a number of factors, some of which are
beyond our control, including:
(cid:127) General business and economic conditions;
(cid:127) Adverse publicity or negative misinformation about our industry, us or our products;
(cid:127) Negative public perceptions about network marketing programs;
(cid:127) High-visibility investigations or legal proceedings against network marketing companies by
federal or state authorities or private citizens;
(cid:127) Public perceptions about the value and efficacy of nutritional or dietary supplement, products
generally;
(cid:127) Other competing network marketing organizations entering into the marketplace that may
recruit our existing Associates or reduce the potential pool of new Associates; and
(cid:127) Changes to the Compensation Plan required by law or implemented for business reasons that
make attracting and retaining Associates more difficult.
We can provide no assurance that the number of Associates will increase or remain constant or
that their productivity will increase. Our Associates may terminate their services at any time, and, like
most direct selling companies, we experience a high turnover among new Associates from year to year.
While our total number of active Associates has continued to increase during recent years, a few of our
markets, including the United States, have experienced a decline in the number of active Associates. If
our strategies and initiatives do not drive growth in our Associate numbers, particularly in the United
States, China and other markets, our operating results could be harmed. We cannot accurately predict
any fluctuation in the number and productivity of Associates because we primarily rely upon existing
Associates to sponsor and train new Associates and to motivate new and existing Associates. Our
operating results in other markets could also be adversely affected if we and our existing Associates do
not generate sufficient interest in our business to successfully retain existing Associates and attract new
Associates.
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The loss of a significant USANA Associate or downline sales organization could adversely affect our
business. We rely on the successful efforts of our Associates that become leaders within our
Compensation Plan. Our Compensation Plan is designed to permit Associates to sponsor new
Associates, creating multiple ‘‘business centers,’’ or levels in the downline organization. Sponsored
Associates are referred to as ‘‘downline’’ Associates within the sponsoring Associate’s ‘‘downline
network.’’ If these downline Associates in turn sponsor new Associates, additional business centers are
created, with the new downline Associates becoming part of the original sponsoring Associate’s
downline network. As a result of this network marketing system, Associates develop business
relationships with other Associates. The loss of a key Associate or group of Associates, large turnover
or decreases in the size of the key Associate force, seasonal or other decreases in purchase volume,
sales volume reduction, the costs associated with training new Associates, and other related expenses
may adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
The violation of marketing or advertising laws by Associates in connection with the sale of our products
or the improper promotion of our Compensation Plan could adversely affect our business. All Associates
sign a written contract and agree to adhere to our policies and procedures. Although these policies and
procedures prohibit Associates from making false, misleading and other improper claims regarding
products or income potential from the distribution of the products, Associates may, from time to time,
without our knowledge and in violation of our policies, create promotional materials or otherwise
provide information that does not accurately describe our marketing program. They also may make
statements regarding potential earnings, product claims, or other matters in violation of our policies or
applicable laws and regulations concerning these matters. These violations may result in legal action
against us by regulatory agencies, state attorneys general, or private parties. Legal actions against our
Associates or others who are associated with us could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny of our
business, including our network marketing system. We take what we believe to be commercially
reasonable steps to monitor the activities of our Associates to guard against misrepresentation and
other illegal or unethical conduct by Associates and to assure that the terms of our policies and
procedures and Compensation Plan are observed. There can be no assurance, however, that our efforts
in this regard will be sufficient to accomplish this objective, particularly in times/regions where we may
experience rapid growth. Adverse publicity resulting from such activities could also make it more
difficult for us to attract and retain Associates and may have an adverse effect on our business,
financial condition, and results of operations.
We may have or could incur obligations relating to the activities of our Associates. Our Associates are
subject to taxation, and, in some instances, legislation or governmental agencies impose an obligation
on us to collect taxes, such as sales taxes or value added taxes, and to maintain appropriate records of
such transactions. In addition, we are subject to the risk in some jurisdictions of being responsible for
social security and similar taxes with respect to our Associates. In the event that local laws and
regulations or the interpretation of local laws and regulations change to require us to treat our
independent Associates as employees, or if our Associates are deemed by local regulatory authorities in
one or more of the jurisdictions in which we operate to be our employees rather than independent
contractors, under existing laws and interpretations, we may be held responsible for a variety of
obligations that are imposed upon employers relating to their employees, including social security and
related taxes in those jurisdictions, plus any related assessments and penalties, which could harm our
financial condition and operating results.
Network marketing is subject to intense government scrutiny, and regulation and changes in the law, or
the interpretation and enforcement of the law, might adversely affect our business. Various laws and
regulations in the United States and other countries regulate network marketing, or direct selling.
These laws and regulations exist at many levels of government in many different forms, including
statutes, rules, regulations, judicial decisions, and administrative orders. Network marketing regulations
are inherently fact-based and often do not include ‘‘bright line’’ rules. As a result, regulators and courts
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have broad discretion in their application, interpretation and enforcement of these laws and
regulations, and any of the foregoing can change. We are subject to the risk that, in one or more
countries, our network marketing plan, or the conduct of certain of our Associates, could be found not
to be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Further, we may simply be prohibited from
distributing products through a network-marketing channel in some countries, or we may be forced to
alter our Compensation Plan.
We are also subject to the risk that new laws or regulations might be implemented or that current
laws or regulations might change, or be interpreted or enforced differently, which could require us to
change or modify the way we conduct our business in certain markets. This could be particularly
detrimental to us if we had to change or modify the way we conduct business in markets that represent
a significant percentage of our net sales.
We are aware of regulatory challenges, investigations and litigation against other network
marketing companies in the industry in the United States and other countries where we operate. Any
adverse ruling in these investigations could harm our business and industry if the laws and regulations
are interpreted in a manner that results in additional burdens or restrictions on network marketing
companies. Additionally, we cannot assure you that we will not be subject to challenges by regulators
regarding our network marketing plan.
Our products and manufacturing activities are subject to extensive government regulation, which could
limit or prevent the sale of our products in some markets. The manufacture, packaging, labeling,
advertising, promotion, distribution, and sale of our products are subject to regulation by numerous
national and local governmental agencies in the United States and other countries, including the FDA
and the FTC. For example, failure to comply with FDA regulatory requirements may result in, among
other things, injunctions, product withdrawals, recalls, product seizures, fines, and criminal prosecutions.
Any action of this type by the FDA could materially adversely affect our ability to successfully market
our products. With respect to FTC matters, if the FTC has reason to believe the law is being violated,
it can initiate an enforcement action. The FTC has a variety of processes and remedies available to it
for enforcement, both administratively and judicially. Any action against us by the FTC could materially
and adversely affect our ability to successfully market our products.
The manufacture of nutritional or dietary supplements and related products in the United States
requires compliance with dietary supplement GMPs, which are based on the food-model GMPs, with
additional requirements that are specific to dietary supplements. We believe our manufacturing
processes comply with these GMPs for dietary supplements. Nevertheless, any action by the FDA which
determined that our processes were non-compliant with dietary supplement GMPs, could materially
adversely affect our ability to manufacture and market our products. Additionally, the Dietary
Supplement & Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act requires manufacturers of dietary
supplement and over-the-counter products to notify the FDA when they receive reports of serious
adverse events occurring within the United States. Potential FDA responses to any such report could
include injunctions, product withdrawals, recalls, product seizures, fines, or criminal prosecutions. We
have an internal adverse event reporting system that has been in place for several years and believe
that we are in compliance with this new law. Nevertheless, any action by the FDA in response to a
serious adverse event report that may be filed by us could materially and adversely affect our ability to
successfully market our products.
In markets outside the United States, prior to commencing operations or marketing our products,
we may be required to obtain approvals, licenses, or certifications from a country’s ministry of health or
a comparable agency. For example, our manufacturing facility has been registered with the FDA and
Health Canada and is certified by Australia’s TGA. Approvals or licensing may be conditioned on
reformulation of products or may be unavailable with respect to certain products or product
ingredients. China also extensively regulates the registration, labeling and marketing of our products.
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Consequently, the registration process for our products in China is complex and generally requires
extensive analysis and approval by the CFDA. As a result, it may take several years to register a
product in China. We must also comply with product labeling and packaging regulations that vary from
country to country. These activities are also subject to regulation by various agencies of the countries in
which our products are sold.
We cannot predict the nature of any future laws, regulations, interpretations, or applications, nor
can we determine what effect additional governmental regulations or administrative orders, when and if
promulgated, could have on our business. These potential effects could include, however, requirements
for the reformulation of certain products to meet new standards, the recall or discontinuance of certain
products, additional record keeping and reporting requirements, expanded documentation of the
properties of certain products, expanded or different labeling, or additional scientific substantiation.
Any or all of these requirements could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, or results of operations.
Our manufacturing activity is subject to certain risks. We manufacture approximately 76% of the
products sold to our customers. As a result, we are dependent upon the uninterrupted and efficient
operation of our manufacturing facilities. Those operations are subject to power failures, the
breakdown, failure, or substandard performance of equipment, the improper installation or operation
of equipment, natural or other disasters, and the need to comply with the requirements or directives of
government agencies, including the FDA. There can be no assurance that the occurrence of these or
any other operational problems at our facility would not have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition, or results of operations. We are subject to a variety of environmental laws relating
to the storage, discharge, handling, emission, generation, manufacture, use and disposal of chemicals,
solid and hazardous waste, and other toxic and hazardous materials. Our manufacturing operations
presently do not result in the generation of material amounts of hazardous or toxic substances.
Nevertheless, complying with new or more stringent laws or regulations, or more vigorous enforcement
of current or future policies of regulatory agencies, could require substantial expenditures by us that
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
Environmental laws and regulations require us to maintain and comply with a number of permits,
authorizations, and approvals and to maintain and update training programs and safety data regarding
materials used in our processes. Violations of those requirements could result in financial penalties and
other enforcement actions and could require us to halt one or more portions of our operations until a
violation is cured. The combined costs of curing incidents of non-compliance, resolving enforcement
actions that might be initiated by government authorities, or of satisfying new legal requirements could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
We may incur liability with respect to our products. As a manufacturer and a distributor of products
for human consumption and topical application, we could become exposed to product liability claims
and litigation. Additionally, the manufacture and sale of these products involves the risk of injury to
consumers due to tampering by unauthorized third parties or product contamination. To date, we have
not been a party to any product liability litigation, although, like any dietary supplement company, we
have received reports from individuals who have asserted that they suffered adverse consequences as a
result of using our products. The number of reports we have received to date is nominal. These matters
historically have been settled to our satisfaction and have not resulted in material payments. We are
aware of no instance in which any of our products are or have been defective in any way that could
give rise to material losses or expenditures related to product liability claims. Although we maintain
product liability insurance, which we believe to be adequate for our needs, there can be no assurance
that we will not be subject to such claims in the future or that our insurance coverage will be adequate.
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Our Greater China region accounts for a significant part of our business and expected growth. Any
decline in sales or customers in this region would harm our business, financial condition and results of
operations. Our Greater China region consists of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and is currently our
largest and most rapidly growing region. Since our acquisition of BabyCare, Ltd. in China in 2010, our
international growth strategy has been centered on growing BabyCare’s business in China. As a result
of this strategy, China has been our fastest growing market over the last few years and is now our
largest individual market. As we have focused on China, we have also experienced a meaningful decline
in sales and customers in our Hong Kong market and our results in this market may continue to
decline in the future. If we are not successful in continuing to grow BabyCare’s sales and customer
base in China, our consolidated growth as a company will be negatively affected and our business,
financial condition and results of operations may be harmed. BabyCare must comply with significant
operational, financial, and other regulatory requirements to engage in direct selling in China. Although
we believe that, in light of our successful Asian Associate base, we will be successful in growing
BabyCare’s business in China, it is difficult to assess the extent to which BabyCare’s Chinese business
model and Associate compensation plan will be successful in that market or deemed to be compliant
with applicable laws and regulations by the Chinese government. Although we are required to conduct
our operations in China through BabyCare, we believe that our long-term success in China will depend
on our ability to successfully integrate, to the extent possible, our operations with BabyCare’s
operations. In light of the factors listed above, and the other risks to our business, there can be no
assurance that we will be successful in growing sales and customers in China through BabyCare.
Our operations in China are subject to significant government regulation and scrutiny, as well as a
variety of legal, political, and economic risks. If the government modifies the direct selling regulations, or
interprets and enforces the regulations in a manner that is adverse to our business in China, our consolidated
business and results of operations may be materially harmed. Our business in China is that of BabyCare,
a direct selling company that we indirectly acquired several years ago to facilitate our expansion into
China. BabyCare has been granted licenses from the Chinese government to conduct direct selling
operations in four provinces in China and has applied for licenses in additional municipalities and
provinces. BabyCare’s business model has been designed specifically for China based on a number of
factors, including: (i) BabyCare’s communications with the Chinese government, (ii) BabyCare’s
interpretation of the direct selling regulations, as well as their understanding of how the government
interprets and enforces the regulations, and (iii) BabyCare’s understanding of how other multinational
direct selling companies operate in China. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BabyCare has not received
confirmation from the Chinese government that its business model and operations in China comply
with applicable laws and regulations, including those pertaining to direct selling.
The Chinese government has adopted direct selling laws and regulations that are uncertain and
evolving. These regulations contain a number of financial and operational restrictions for direct selling
companies, most notably on pyramid selling and multi-level compensation. These regulations are also
subject to discretionary interpretation and enforcement by various municipal and provincial level
officials in China. We cannot assure you that BabyCare’s business model or the activities of its
employees, promoters or direct sellers will be deemed by regulatory authorities to be compliant with
current or future laws and regulations. In the past, the Chinese government has fined, penalized, and,
in some cases, terminated direct selling licenses and shut down companies that it believed were in
violation of applicable laws and regulations. As such, there can be no assurance that the Chinese
government’s interpretation and enforcement of applicable laws and regulations will not negatively
impact BabyCare’s business, result in regulatory investigations or lead to fines or penalties against
BabyCare, USANA or our Associates in China.
The direct selling regulations in China prevent persons who are not Chinese nationals from
engaging in direct selling in China. Although we have implemented internal policies that are designed
to promote our Associates’ compliance with these regulations, we cannot guarantee that any of our
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Associates living outside of China or any of BabyCare’s promoters or Associates in China have not
engaged or will not engage in activities that violate our policies in this market or that violate Chinese
law or other applicable laws and regulations and, therefore, might result in regulatory action and
adverse publicity, which would harm our business in China.
BabyCare is required to obtain various licenses and approvals from municipalities and provinces
within China to operate its direct selling business model. Currently, BabyCare holds four such licenses
and will be required to obtain licenses from municipalities and provinces within China where it does
not hold a license. If BabyCare is unable to obtain additional direct selling licenses as quickly as we
would like, it would have a negative impact our ability to expand and grow our business. The process
for obtaining the necessary government approvals to conduct direct selling continues to evolve, is
time-consuming and expensive. The complexity of the approval process, as well as the government’s
continued cautious approach for direct selling in China, makes it difficult to predict the timeline for
obtaining additional approvals. If the current processes for obtaining approvals are delayed for any
reason or are changed or are interpreted differently than currently understood, these events could have
a negative impact on BabyCare’s growth prospects in China. Ultimately, there can be no assurance that
BabyCare will be successful in obtaining additional direct-selling licenses or the required approvals to
expand into additional locations in China that are important to its business.
If BabyCare’s operations in China are successful, we may experience rapid growth in China, and
there can be no assurances that we will be able to successfully manage rapid expansion of BabyCare’s
direct selling activities under license in China or the related manufacturing and retail operations
required to support this expansion. If we are unable to effectively manage BabyCare’s growth and
expansion, including expansion of branches, warehouses, and manufacturing operations, BabyCare’s
government relations may be compromised and our operations in China may be harmed.
Risks associated with operating in international markets could restrict our ability to expand globally and
harm our business and prospects, and we could be adversely affected by our failure to comply with the laws
applicable to our foreign activities, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other similar
worldwide anti-bribery laws. Our international operations are presently conducted in various foreign
countries, and we expect that the number of countries in which we operate could expand over the next
few years. Economic conditions, including those resulting from wars, civil unrest, acts of terrorism and
other conflicts or volatility in the global markets, may adversely affect our customers, their demand for
our products and their ability to pay for our products. In addition, there are numerous risks inherent in
conducting our business internationally, including, but not limited to, potential instability in
international markets, changes in regulatory requirements applicable to international operations,
currency fluctuations in foreign countries, political, economic and social conditions in foreign countries
and complex U.S. and foreign laws and treaties, including tax laws, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act (FCPA), and the Bribery Act of 2010 (U.K. Anti-Bribery Act). These risks could restrict our ability
to sell products, obtain international customers, or to operate our international business profitably,
which would have a negative impact on our overall business and results of operations.
The FCPA prohibits U.S.-based companies and their intermediaries from making improper
payments to government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We are also subject
to the U.K. Anti-Bribery Act, which prohibits both domestic and international bribery as well as bribery
across both public and private sectors. We pursue opportunities in certain parts of the world that
experience government corruption and, in certain circumstances, compliance with anti-bribery laws may
conflict with local customs and practices. Our policies mandate compliance with all applicable
anti-bribery laws. Further, we require our partners, subcontractors, agents and others who work for us
or on our behalf to comply with the FCPA and other anti-bribery laws. Although we have policies and
procedures designed to ensure that we, our employees, our agents and others who work with us in
foreign countries comply with the FCPA and other anti-bribery laws, there is no assurance that such
policies or procedures will protect us against liability under the FCPA or other laws for actions taken
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by our agents, employees and intermediaries. If we are found to be liable for violations of these acts
(either due to our own acts or our inadvertence or due to the acts or inadvertence of others), we could
incur severe criminal or civil penalties or other sanctions, which could have a material adverse effect on
our reputation, business, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, detecting, investigating and
resolving actual or alleged violations of these acts is expensive and could consume significant time and
attention of our senior management.
We believe that our ability to achieve future growth is dependent in part on our ability to continue
our international expansion efforts. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to grow
in our existing international markets, enter new international markets on a timely basis, or that new
markets will be profitable. We must overcome significant regulatory and legal barriers before we can
begin marketing in any international market. Also, before marketing commences in a new country or
market, it is difficult to assess the extent to which our products and sales techniques will be accepted or
successful in any given country. In addition to significant regulatory barriers, we may also encounter
problems conducting operations in new markets with different cultures and legal systems from those
encountered elsewhere. We may be required to reformulate certain of our products before commencing
sales in a given country. Once we have entered a market, we must adhere to the regulatory and legal
requirements of that market. No assurance can be given that we will be able to successfully reformulate
our products in any of our current or potential international markets to meet local regulatory
requirements or to attract local customers. Our failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition, or results of operations. There can be no assurance that we will be
able to obtain and retain necessary permits and approvals in new markets or that we will have sufficient
capital to finance our expansion efforts in a timely manner.
In many market areas, other network marketing companies already have significant market
penetration, the effect of which could be to desensitize the local Associate population to a new
opportunity, such as USANA, or to make it more difficult for us to attract qualified Associates. Even if
we are able to commence operations in new markets, there may not be a sufficient population of
persons who are interested in our network marketing system. We believe our future success will depend
in part on our ability to seamlessly integrate our Compensation Plan across all markets where legally
permissible. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to utilize our Compensation Plan
seamlessly in all existing or future markets. For example, in August 2010, we indirectly acquired
BabyCare, a nutritional supplement company that is now licensed by the government of China to
engage in direct selling in the Municipalities of Beijing, Jiangsu, Shaanxi, and Tianjin. In accordance
with Chinese law, we utilize a compensation plan that has been designed specifically for China and
implemented by BabyCare separately from our Compensation Plan in our other markets.
Fluctuation in the value of currency exchange rates with the U.S. dollar affects our operations and our
net sales and earnings. Over the past several years, a majority of our net sales have been generated
outside the United States. Such sales for the year ended January 2, 2016 represented 84.8% of our
total net sales. We will likely continue to expand our operations into new markets, exposing us to
expanding risks of changes in social, political, and economic conditions, including changes in the laws
and policies that govern investment or exchange in these markets. Because a significant portion of our
sales are generated outside the United States, exchange rate fluctuations will have a significant effect
on our sales and earnings. Further, if exchange rates fluctuate dramatically, it may become
uneconomical for us to establish or to continue activities in certain countries. For instance, changes in
currency exchange rates may affect the relative prices at which we and our competitors sell similar
products in the same market. As our business expands outside the United States, an increasing share of
our net sales and operating costs will be transacted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Accounting
practices require that our non-U.S. financial results be converted to U.S. dollars for reporting purposes.
Consequently, our reported net earnings may be significantly affected by fluctuations in currency
exchange rates, with earnings generally increasing with a weaker U.S. dollar and decreasing with a
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strengthening U.S. dollar. Product purchases by our subsidiaries are transacted in U.S. dollars. As our
operations expand in countries where transactions may be made in currencies other than the U.S.
dollar, our operating results will be increasingly subject to the risks of exchange rate fluctuations and
we may not be able to accurately estimate the impact that these changes might have on our future
business, product pricing, results of operations, or financial condition. In addition, the value of the U.S.
dollar in relation to other currencies may also adversely affect our sales to customers outside the
United States. Currently our strategy for reducing our exposure to currency fluctuation includes the
timely and efficient repatriation of earnings from international markets where such earnings are not
considered to be indefinitely reinvested, and settlement of intercompany transactions. We also from
time to time enter into currency exchange contracts to offset foreign currency exposure in various
international markets. We do not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes. There can be no
assurance that we will be successful in protecting our operating results or cash flows from potentially
adverse effects of currency exchange fluctuations. Any such adverse effects could also adversely affect
our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
Difficult economic conditions may adversely affect our business. Over the past few years, economic
conditions in many of the markets where we sell our products have resulted in challenges to our
business. This is particularly true in our Americas and Europe region, where, although we have seen a
recent improvement, we continue to experience difficulty generating meaningful growth. We cannot
predict whether world or market-specific economies will improve or deteriorate in the future. If
difficult economic conditions continue or worsen, we could experience declines in net sales, profitability
and cash flow due to lower demand for our products or other factors caused by economic challenges
faced by our customers, potential customers or suppliers. Additionally, these conditions may result in a
material adverse effect on our liquidity and capital resources or otherwise negatively impact our
operations or overall financial condition.
Our business is subject to the effects of adverse publicity and negative public perception. Our ability to
attract and retain Associates and to sustain and enhance sales through our Associates can be affected
by adverse publicity or negative public perception regarding our industry, our competition, or our
business generally. Our business prospects, financial condition and results of operations could be
adversely affected if our public image or reputation were to be tarnished by negative publicity including
dissemination via print, broadcast or social media, or other forms of Internet-based communications.
This negative public perception may include publicity regarding the legality of network marketing, the
quality or efficacy of nutritional supplement products or ingredients in general or our products or
ingredients specifically, and regulatory investigations, regardless of whether those investigations involve
us or our Associates or the business practices or products of our competitors or other network
marketing companies.
In 2007, we were the victim of false statements made to the press and regulatory agencies, causing
us to incur significant expense in defending and dispelling the allegations during 2007 and 2008. More
recently, in November 2012, we were again the target of false and misleading statements concerning
our business practices, particularly in China and Hong Kong. This adverse publicity also had an adverse
impact on the market price of our stock and caused insecurity among our Associates.
Additionally, there has been significant media and short-seller attention regarding the viability and
legality of network marketing in the United States and internationally over the past few years. This
attention has led to intense public scrutiny of the industry, as well as volatility in our stock price and
the stock price of companies similar to ours. There can be no assurance that we will not be subject to
adverse publicity or negative public perception in the future or that such adverse publicity will not have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
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Our Associate Compensation Plan, or changes we make to it, may be viewed negatively by some
Associates, could fail to achieve our desired objectives, and could have a negative impact on our business.
Our line of business is highly competitive and sensitive to the introduction of new competitors, new
products and/or new distributor compensation plans. Network marketing companies commonly attempt
to attract new distributors by offering generous distributor compensation plans. From time to time, we
modify components of our Compensation Plan in an effort to (i) keep it competitive and attractive to
existing and potential Associates, (ii) cause or address a change in Associate behavior, (iii) incent
Associates to grow our business, (iv) conform to legal and regulatory requirements, and (v) address
other business needs. In light of the size and diversity of our Associate force and the complexity of our
Compensation Plan, it is difficult to predict how any changes to the plan will be viewed by Associates
and whether such changes will achieve their desired results. In 2013, we made several changes to our
product pricing structure and Associate Compensation Plan to improve our business, including to
increase Associate loyalty and satisfaction and to attract new Associates. There can be no assurance
that the foregoing changes, or any future changes, to our Associate Compensation Plan will allow us to
successfully attract new Associates or retain existing Associates, nor can we assure that any changes we
make to our Compensation Plan will achieve our desired results.
Additionally, the payment of Associate incentives under our Compensation Plan is our most
significant expense. These incentives include commissions, bonuses, and certain awards and prizes.
Adjusting or enhancing our Compensation Plan directly affects the incentives we pay as a percentage of
net sales. We may periodically adjust our Compensation Plan to prevent Associate incentives from
having a significant adverse effect on our earnings. There can be no assurance that changes to the
Compensation Plan or product pricing will be successful in achieving target levels of Associate
incentives as a percentage of net sales. Furthermore, such changes may make it difficult to attract and
retain qualified and motivated Associates or cause us to lose some of our longer-standing Associates.
Legal action by former Associates or third parties against us could harm our business. We continually
monitor and review our Associates’ compliance with our policies and procedures as well the laws and
regulations applicable to our business. From time to time, some Associates fail to adhere to our
policies and procedures. If this happens, we may take disciplinary action against the particular
Associate. This disciplinary action is based on the facts and circumstances of the particular case and
may include anything from warnings for minor violations to termination of an Associate’s purchase and
distribution rights for more serious violations. From time to time, we become involved in litigation with
an Associate whose purchase and distribution rights have been terminated. We consider this type of
litigation to be routine and incidental to our business. While neither the existence nor the outcome of
this type of litigation is typically material to our business, in the past we have been involved in litigation
of this nature that resulted in a large cash award against the Company. Our competitors have also been
involved in this type of litigation, and in some cases class actions, where the result has been a large
cash award against the competitor or a large cash settlement by the competitor. These types of
challenges, awards or settlements could provide incentives for similar actions by other former
Associates against us in the future. Any such challenge involving us or others in our industry could
harm our business by resulting in fines or damages against us, creating adverse publicity about us or
our industry, or hurting our ability to attract and retain customers. We believe that Associate
compliance is critical to the integrity of our business, and, therefore, we will continue to be aggressive
in ensuring that our Associates comply with our policies and procedures. As such, there can be no
assurance that this type of litigation will not occur again in the future or result in an award or
settlement that has a materially adverse effect on our business.
The inability to obtain adequate supplies of raw materials for products at favorable prices, or at all, or
the inability to obtain certain products from third-party suppliers, could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition, or results of operations. We acquire all of our raw materials for the
manufacture of our products from third-party suppliers. Materials used in manufacturing our products
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are purchased through purchase order, often invoking pre-negotiated annual supply agreements. We
have very few long-term agreements for the supply of these materials. We also contract with third-party
manufacturers and suppliers for the production of some of our products, including most of our gelatin-
capsuled supplements, Probiotic, Rev3 Energy(cid:3) Drink, our powdered drink mixes and nutrition bars,
and certain of our personal care products. These third-party suppliers and manufacturers produce and,
in most cases, package these products according to formulations that have been developed by, or in
conjunction with, our in-house product development team. There is a risk that any of our suppliers or
manufacturers could discontinue manufacturing our products or selling their products to us. Although
we believe that we could establish alternate sources for most of our products, any delay in locating and
establishing relationships with other sources could result in product shortages or back orders for
products, with a resulting loss of net sales. In certain situations, we may be required to alter our
products or to substitute different products from another source. We have, in the past, discontinued or
temporarily stopped sales of certain products that were manufactured by third parties while those
products were on back order. There can be no assurance that suppliers will provide the raw materials
or manufactured products that are needed by us in the quantities that we request or at the prices that
we are willing to pay. Because we do not control the actual production of certain raw materials and
products, we are also subject to delays caused by any interruption in the production of these materials,
based on conditions not within our control, including weather, crop conditions, transportation
interruptions, strikes by supplier employees, and natural disasters or other catastrophic events.
Shortages of raw materials may temporarily adversely affect our margins or our profitability related to
In the past, we have experienced temporary shortages of the raw materials
the sale of those products.
used in certain of our nutritional products. Although we had identified multiple sources to supply such
raw material ingredients, quantities of the materials we purchased during these shortages were at
higher prices, which had a negative impact on our gross margins for those products. While we
periodically experience price increases due to unexpected raw material shortages and other
unanticipated events, we have been able to manage this by increasing the price at which we sell our
products, therefore, this has historically not resulted in a material effect on our overall cost of goods
sold. However, there is no assurance that our raw materials will not be significantly adversely affected
in the future, causing our profitability to be reduced.
Disruptions to shipping channels that we use to distribute our products to international warehouses may
In the past, we have felt the impact of
adversely affect our margins and profitability in those markets.
disruptions to the shipping channels used to distribute our products. These disruptions have included
increased port congestion, a lack of capacity on the railroads, and a shortage of manpower. Most
recently, we experienced the impact of the West Coast port congestion that started late in 2014 due to
worker strikes. In response to this congestion, we increased lead-times for shipments to our
international markets, which caused an increase in our inventory levels. We also pursued alternative
routes of transportation, which increased our shipping costs. Although the west coast ports are now
fully functioning, we cannot assure you that we will not experience port congestion in the future.
Congestion to ports can affect previously negotiated contracts with shipping companies, resulting in
unexpected increases in shipping costs and reduction in our net sales.
Nutritional supplement products may be supported by only limited availability of conclusive clinical
studies. Our products include nutritional supplements that are made from vitamins, minerals, herbs,
and other substances for which there is a long history of human consumption. Some of our products
contain innovative ingredients or combinations of ingredients. Although we believe that all of our
products are safe when taken as directed, there is little long-term experience with human consumption
of certain of these product ingredients or combinations of ingredients in concentrated form. We
conduct research and test the formulation and production of our products, but we have performed or
sponsored only limited clinical studies. Furthermore, because we are highly dependent on consumers’
perception of the efficacy, safety, and quality of our products, as well as similar products distributed by
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other companies, we could be adversely affected in the event that those products prove or are asserted
to be ineffective or harmful to consumers or in the event of adverse publicity associated with any illness
or other adverse effects resulting from consumers’ use or misuse of our products or similar products of
our competitors.
Our business is subject to the risks associated with intense competition from larger, wealthier, and more
established competitors. We face intense competition in the business of distributing and marketing
nutritional supplements, vitamins and minerals, personal care products, and other nutritional products,
as described in greater detail in ‘‘Business—Competition.’’ Numerous manufacturers, distributors, and
retailers compete actively for consumers and, in the case of other network marketing companies, for
Associates. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete in this intensely competitive
environment. In addition, nutrition and personal care products can be purchased in a wide variety of
channels of distribution, including retail stores. Our product offerings in each product category are also
relatively small, compared to the wide variety of products offered by many of our competitors.
We are also subject to significant competition from other network marketing organizations for the
time, attention, and commitment of new and existing Associates. Our ability to remain competitive
depends, in significant part, on our success in recruiting and retaining Associates. There can be no
assurance that our programs for recruiting and retaining Associates will be successful. The pool of
individuals who may be interested in network marketing is limited in each market, and it is reduced to
the extent other network marketing companies successfully recruit these individuals into their
businesses. Although we believe we offer an attractive opportunity for Associates, there can be no
assurance that other network marketing companies will not be able to recruit our existing Associates or
deplete the pool of potential Associates in a given market.
Taxation and transfer pricing considerations affect our operations.
In many countries, including the
United States, we are subject to transfer pricing and other tax regulations that are designed to ensure
that appropriate levels of income are reported by our U.S. and foreign entities and are taxed
appropriately. Although we believe that we are in compliance with all material regulations and
restrictions in this regard, we are subject to the risk that taxing authorities could audit our transfer
pricing and related practices and assert that additional taxes are owed. We are also subject to the risk
that taxing authorities in any of our markets could change the laws in a manner that may increase our
effective tax rate and/or duties on our products. Under tax treaties, we are eligible to receive foreign
tax credits in the United States for foreign taxes paid abroad. In the event any audits or assessments
are concluded adversely to us, we may or may not be able to offset the consolidated effect of foreign
income tax assessments through the use of U.S. foreign tax credits. Currently, we are utilizing all
foreign tax credits in the year in which they arise. Because the laws and regulations governing U.S.
foreign tax credits are complex and subject to periodic legislative amendment, we cannot be sure that
we would in fact be able to take advantage of any foreign tax credits in the future. As a result, adverse
outcomes in these matters could have a material impact on our financial condition or operating results.
Our business is subject to particular intellectual property risks. Most of our products are not
protected by patents. The labeling regulations governing our nutritional supplements require that the
ingredients of such products be precisely and accurately indicated on product containers. Accordingly,
patent protection for nutritional supplements often is impractical given the large number of
manufacturers who produce nutritional supplements having many active ingredients in common.
Additionally, the nutritional supplement industry is characterized by rapid change and frequent
reformulations of products, as the body of scientific research and literature refines current
understanding of the application and efficacy of certain substances and the interactions among various
substances. In this respect, we maintain an active research and development program that is devoted to
developing better, purer, and more effective formulations of our products. We protect our investment
in research, as well as the techniques we use to improve the purity and effectiveness of our products,
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by relying on trade secret laws. We have also entered into confidentiality agreements with certain of
our employees involved in research and development activities. Additionally, we endeavor to seek, to
the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, trademark and trade dress protection for our products,
which protection has been sought in the United States, Canada, and in many of the other countries in
which we are either presently operating or plan to commence operations in the future. Notwithstanding
our efforts, there can be no assurance that our efforts to protect our trade secrets and trademarks will
be successful. Nor can there be any assurance that third-parties will not assert claims against us for
infringement of their intellectual proprietary rights. If an infringement claim is asserted, we may be
required to obtain a license of such rights, pay royalties on a retrospective or prospective basis, or
terminate our manufacturing and marketing of our infringing products. Litigation with respect to such
matters could result in substantial costs and diversion of management and other resources and could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results.
A failure of our information technology systems would harm our business. The global nature of our
business and our seamless global compensation plan requires the development and implementation of
robust and efficiently functioning information technology systems. Such systems are vulnerable to a
variety of potential risks, including damage or interruption resulting from natural disasters and
telecommunication failures and human error or intentional acts of sabotage, vandalism, break-ins and
similar acts. Although we have adopted and implemented a business continuity and disaster recovery
plan, which includes routine back-up, off-site archiving and storage, and certain redundancies, the
occurrence of any of these events could result in costly interruptions or failures adversely affecting our
business and the results of our operations.
Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information and expose us to liability,
In the ordinary course of our business, we
which would cause our business and reputation to suffer.
collect and store sensitive data, including intellectual property, our proprietary business information and
that of our customers, suppliers and business partners, and personally identifiable information of our
customers and employees, in our data centers and on our networks. The secure processing,
maintenance and transmission of this information is critical to our operations and business strategy.
Despite our security measures, our information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to
attacks by hackers or breached due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. Any such
breach could compromise our networks and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly
disclosed, lost or stolen. Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal
claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, and
regulatory penalties, disrupt our operations, and damage our reputation, which could adversely affect
our business, revenues and competitive position.
We may incur liability under our ‘‘Athlete Guarantee’’ program, if and to the extent participating athletes
make a successful claim against USANA for testing positive for certain banned substances while taking
USANA nutritional supplements. USANA believes that its nutritional supplement products are free
from substances that have been banned by world-class training and competitive athletic programs. We
retain independent testing agencies to conduct periodic checks for banned substances. We further
believe that, while our products promote good health, they are not otherwise considered to be
‘‘performance enhancing’’ as that term has been used in defining substances that are banned from use
in international competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency (‘‘WADA’’). For many years, USANA
has been a sponsor of Olympic athletes and professional competitors around the world. These athletes
have been tested on many occasions and have never tested positive for banned substances as a result of
taking USANA nutritional products. To back up our claim that athletes who use USANA products as
part of their training regimen will not be consuming banned substances, we have offered to enter into
agreements with select athletes, some of whom have high-profiles and are highly compensated, which
state that, during the term of the agreement, should the athlete test positive for a banned substance
included in the WADA, and should such positive result be the result of taking USANA nutritional
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products, we will compensate that athlete at an amount equal to two times their current annual
earnings up to $1.0 million dollars, based on the athlete’s personal level of competition, endorsement,
and other income, as well as other factors. To mitigate potential exposure under these agreements, we:
(cid:127) Designate lots identified as dedicated to the Athlete Guarantee program and retain additional
samples;
(cid:127) Store designated lot samples externally with a third-party; and
(cid:127) Establish a chain of custody that requires signatures on behalf of USANA and the third-party to
transfer possession of the product lots and that restricts access by USANA employees after the
transfer.
All applicants to this Athlete Guarantee program are subject to screening and acceptance by the
Company in its sole discretion. Contracts are tailored to fit the athlete’s individual circumstances and
the amount of our exposure is limited based on the level of sponsorship of the participating athlete.
Although we believe that the pool of current and potential participants in the program is small, there is
no guarantee that an athlete who is accepted in the program will not successfully make a claim against
us. We currently have no insurance to protect us from potential claims under this program.
The loss of key management personnel could adversely affect our business. Our executive officers are
primarily responsible for our day-to-day operations, and we believe our success depends in part on our
ability to retain our executive officers, to compensate our executive officers at attractive levels, and to
continue to attract additional qualified individuals to our management team. We cannot guarantee
continued service by our key executive officers. We do not maintain key man life insurance on any of
our executive officers, nor do we have an employment agreement with any of our executive officers.
The loss or limitation of the services of any of our executive officers or the inability to attract
additional qualified management personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition, or results of operations.
Failure to maintain effective internal controls in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 could
negatively impact our business. We are required by federal securities laws to document and test our
internal control procedures in order to satisfy the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
which requires annual management assessments of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting. Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and to
effectively prevent fraud. The SEC, as directed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
adopted rules requiring public companies to include a report by management on the effectiveness of
our internal control over financial reporting in the companies’ Annual Reports on Form 10-K. In
addition, our independent registered public accounting firm must report on the effectiveness of the
internal control over financial reporting. Although we review internal control over financial reporting in
order to ensure compliance with the Section 404 requirements, if we fail to maintain effective internal
control over financial reporting, we could be required to take costly and time-consuming corrective
measures, be required to restate the affected historical financial statements, be subjected to
investigations and/or sanctions by federal and state securities regulators, and be subjected to civil
lawsuits by security holders. Any of the foregoing could also cause investors to lose confidence in our
reported financial information and in our company and would likely result in a decline in the market
price of our stock and in our ability to raise additional financing if needed in the future.
The beneficial ownership of a significant percentage of our common stock gives our founder and parties
related to or affiliated with him effective control, and limits the influence of other shareholders on important
policy and management issues. Gull Global, Ltd., an entity that is solely owned and controlled by our
founder Dr. Wentz, owned 51.4% of our outstanding common stock at January 2, 2016. By virtue of
this stock ownership, Dr. Wentz is able to exert significant influence over the election of the members
of our Board of Directors and our business affairs. This concentration of ownership could also have the
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effect of delaying, deterring, or preventing a change in control that might otherwise be beneficial to
shareholders. In addition, Dr. Wentz currently serves as Chairman of our Board of Directors and his
son, David Wentz, is our Co-Chief Executive Officer. There can be no assurance that conflicts of
interest will not arise with respect to these relationships or that conflicts will be resolved in a manner
favorable to other shareholders of the Company.
Sales by our shareholders of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market
could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. A large number of outstanding shares of
our common stock are held by several of our principal shareholders. If any of these principal
shareholders were to decide to sell large amounts of stock over a short period of time such sales could
cause the market price of our common stock to decline.
Our stock price has been volatile and subject to various market conditions. There can be no assurance
that an active market in our stock will be sustained. The trading price of our common stock has been
subject to wide fluctuations. We have a relatively small public float compared to the number of our
shares outstanding. Accordingly, we cannot predict the extent to which investors’ interest in our
common stock will provide an active and liquid trading market. Due to our limited public float, we are
vulnerable to investors taking a ‘‘short position’’ in our common stock, which is likely to have a
depressing effect on the price of our common stock and add increased volatility to our trading market.
The price of our common stock also may fluctuate in the future in response to quarter-to-quarter
variations in operating results, material announcements by us or our competitors, governmental
regulatory action, conditions in the nutritional supplement industry, negative publicity, or other events
or factors, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, the stock market has historically
experienced significant price and volume fluctuations, which have particularly affected the market prices
of many dietary and nutritional supplement companies and which have, in certain cases, not had a
strong correlation to the operating performance of these companies. Our operating results in future
quarters may be below the expectations of securities analysts and investors. If that were to occur, the
price of our common stock would likely decline, perhaps substantially.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2. Properties
Corporate Headquarters
Our world-wide corporate headquarters is a 354,000 square foot company-owned facility located in
Salt Lake City, Utah. This facility includes space for manufacturing and quality control, distribution,
administrative functions, and research and development.
Additional Manufacturing
We own a 31,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China, which is currently used to
manufacture our Sens´e products that are sold in China. The majority of our other China products are
manufactured at leased facilities in this market.
In 2014, we began construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in China similar in size,
potential capacity, and nature to our headquarters facility located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Construction
of this facility is expected to be completed in the first part of 2016. Leases on the China facilities noted
above will be terminated shortly following completion of our new facility, and all manufacturing and
production activities in China will be transferred to our new facility. This new facility has been designed
to provide for 10 to 20 years of growth in China.
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Other Office and Distribution Warehouse Facilities
We own a 45,000 square foot office/warehouse building in Sydney, Australia. In each of the
remainder of our markets, we lease regional offices and distribution warehouses. Additionally, we lease
retail centers for our operations in China and a packaging facility in Singapore, which fulfills orders for
our MyHealthPak(cid:3) in our Asia Pacific markets.
We believe that the facilities referenced above are in good condition and are adequately utilized.
Further, we believe that our current and planned manufacturing facilities provide for the productive
capacity to meet our foreseeable needs.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Rawcliffe on behalf of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. v. Certain Directors and Officers of USANA
In August 2014, a purported shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed in the Third Judicial District
Court of Salt Lake County, State of Utah (James Robert Rawcliffe v. Robert Anciaux, et al.,) against
certain of our directors and officers. The derivative complaint, which also names USANA as a nominal
defendant but is asserted on USANA’s behalf, contains claims of breach of fiduciary duty, waste of
corporate assets and unjust enrichment against the defendant directors and officers in connection with
certain equity awards granted by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors in
February 2014. In October 2014, we filed a motion to dismiss the complaint and, in March 2015, the
court granted that motion and dismissed the complaint without prejudice. On May 6, 2015, the
plaintiffs filed an appeal with the Utah Supreme Court. The Supreme Court remanded our case to the
Utah Court of Appeals, which recently issued a briefing schedule for the parties. We believe that the
claims in the complaint are without merit and will continue to vigorously defend this suit. We continue
to believe, based on information currently available, that the final outcome of this suit will not have a
material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations or consolidated financial
position.
See also our discussion under Note I to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
included in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated herein by
reference.
From time to time we are involved in litigation arising out of our operations. We maintain liability
insurance, including product liability coverage, in amounts our management believes is adequate. We
are not currently engaged in any legal proceedings that we expect would materially harm our business
or financial condition.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
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Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases
PART II
of Equity Securities
Market Information
Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (‘‘NYSE’’) under the symbol
‘‘USNA.’’ The following table contains the reported high and low sales prices for our common stock as
reported on the NYSE for the periods indicated:
2014
High
Low
First Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fourth Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 78.35
$ 80.77
$ 80.86
$118.84
$55.01
$66.51
$63.22
$71.03
2015
High
Low
First Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fourth Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$114.99
$145.05
$176.88
$140.58
$ 96.04
$112.83
$122.54
$103.35
The market price of our common shares is subject to fluctuations in response to variations in our
quarterly operating results, general trends in the market for our products and product candidates,
economic and currency exchange issues in the markets where we operate, as well as other factors, many
of which are not within our control. In addition, broad market fluctuations, as well as general
economic, business and political conditions may adversely affect the market for our common shares,
regardless of our actual or projected performance.
On February 26, 2016, the high and low sales prices of our common stock as reported by NYSE
were $117.99 and $110.90, respectively.
Shareholders
As of February 26, 2016, we had approximately 294 holders of record of our common stock.
Dividends
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock. Future cash dividends, if
any, will be determined by our Board of Directors and will be based on earnings, available capital, our
financial condition, and other factors that the Board of Directors deems to be relevant.
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Share Repurchases
Purchases made under our ongoing share repurchase program during the quarter ended January 2,
2016 are summarized in the following table:
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Period
Fiscal October
(Oct. 4, 2015 through Nov. 7, 2015) . .
Fiscal November
(Nov. 8, 2014 through Dec. 5, 2015) . .
Fiscal December
(Dec. 6, 2015 through Jan. 2, 2016) . .
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs*
56
$129.50
401
$134.55
$
0.00
0
457
56
401
0
457
$ 53,981
$
0
$100,000
*
The Company’s share repurchase plan has been ongoing since the fourth quarter of 2000, with the
Company’s Board of Directors periodically approving additional dollar amounts for share
repurchases under the plan. The Company began the fourth quarter of 2015 with $61,181,
remaining under the plan. As announced in a publicly issued press release on December 8, 2015,
the Board of Directors authorized $100,000 for share repurchases under the plan. Subsequent to
the year ended January 2, 2016 and through February 26, 2016, the Company repurchased and
retired 553 shares for a total of $64,610 pursuant to a preset trading plan meeting the
requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended. There is no
requirement for future share repurchases, and there currently is no expiration date on the
approved repurchase amount.
Stock Performance Graph
The following graph and table compares the performance of our common stock to the S&P 500
Index and to a market-weighted index of four companies selected in good faith from our industry (the
‘‘Peer Group’’) over the last five years. The data shown assumes an investment on December 31, 2010,
of $100 and reinvestment of all dividends into additional shares of the same class of equity, if
applicable to the stock or index.
Each of the companies included in the Peer Group markets or manufactures products similar to
USANA’s products or markets its products through a similar marketing channel. The Peer Group
includes the following companies: Avon Products, Inc., NuSkin Enterprises, Inc., Herbalife Ltd., and
Nature’s Sunshine.
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Cumulative Shareholder Return
Dec. 2010 - Dec. 2015
400.0%
350.0%
300.0%
250.0%
200.0%
150.0%
100.0%
%
n
r
u
t
e
R
50.0%
Dec 10
Dec 11
Dec 12
Dec 13
Dec 14
Dec 15
USNA
S&P 500
Peer Group
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USNA
S&P 500
Peer Group
Dec 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dec 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dec 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dec 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dec 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dec 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$136
$ 95
$103
$237
$322
$400
$113
$113
$128
$166
$185
$183
$126
$188
$189
$380
$387
$338
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with
‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations’’ and the
Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto that are included in this report.
Fiscal Year(1)
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
(in thousands, except per share data)
Consolidated Statements of Earnings Data:
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$581,939
$648,726
$718,175
$ 790,471
$918,499
Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26,726
$ 50,752
31,993
$ 66,433
37,557
$ 79,024
39,017
$ 76,636
47,917
$ 94,672
Earnings per common share:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
3.30
3.26
$
$
4.57
4.45
$
$
5.77
5.56
$
$
5.80
5.60
$
$
7.44
7.18
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Percentage of Net Sales Data:
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Associate incentives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selling, general and administrative . . . . . .
Effective tax rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash Flow Related Data:
Net cash provided by (used in):
15,361
15,574
14,547
14,923
13,695
14,204
13,221
13,689
12,730
13,177
82.5%
45.7%
23.6%
34.5%
—
82.1%
43.2%
23.8%
32.5%
—
82.3%
42.9%
23.1%
32.2%
—
82.2%
44.2%
23.3%
33.7%
—
82.6%
44.4%
22.8%
33.6%
—
Operating activities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase of property and equipment . . . .
Repurchase of common stock . . . . . . . . .
$ 70,108
(10,609)
(33,372)
(10,643)
(33,459)
$ 92,805
(8,278)
(64,542)
(8,432)
(68,294)
$ 98,893
(21,589)
(10,165)
(8,051)
(18,085)
$ 105,185
(16,266)
(113,015)
(20,421)
(138,819)
$111,466
(25,124)
(49,157)
(23,729)
(61,181)
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Dec. 31,
2011
Dec. 29,
2012
As of
Dec. 28,
2013
Jan. 3,
2015
Jan. 2,
2016
(in thousands, except other data)
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working capital
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other long-term liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 50,353
46,363
244,496
942
173,910
$ 70,839
61,701
267,355
938
185,572
$137,343
133,174
368,470
1,211
260,522
$111,126
82,222
350,584
1,114
230,164
$143,210
112,852
423,237
1,151
280,852
Other Data:
Active Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Active Preferred Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
222,000
64,000
247,000
64,000
265,000
78,000
349,000
81,000
421,000
89,000
Total Active Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
286,000
311,000
343,000
430,000
510,000
(1) The Company operates on a 52-53 week year, ending on the Saturday that is closest to
December 31. Fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and 2015 were 52-week years. Fiscal year 2014 was a
53-week year.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of USANA’s financial condition and results of operations is
presented in ten sections:
(cid:127) Overview
(cid:127) Customers
(cid:127) Current Focus and Recent Developments
(cid:127) Presentation
(cid:127) Results of Operations
(cid:127) Quarterly Financial Information
(cid:127) Liquidity and Capital Resources
(cid:127) Contractual Obligations and Commercial Contingencies
(cid:127) Inflation
(cid:127) Critical Accounting Estimates
This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial
Statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
Overview
We develop and manufacture high-quality, science-based nutritional and personal care products
that are distributed internationally through a network marketing system, which is a form of direct
selling. We have chosen this distribution method as we believe it is more conducive to meeting our
vision as a company, which is improving the overall health and nutrition of individuals and families
around the world. Our customer base includes two types of customers: ‘‘Associates’’ and ‘‘Preferred
Customers.’’ Associates share in our company vision by acting as independent distributors of our
products in addition to purchasing our products for their personal use. Preferred Customers purchase
our products strictly for their personal use and are not permitted to resell or to distribute the products.
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As of January 2, 2016, we had approximately 421,000 active Associates and approximately 89,000 active
Preferred Customers worldwide.
We have ongoing operations in the following markets, which are grouped and presented as follows:
(cid:127) Asia Pacific—
(cid:127) Greater China—Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China(1)
(cid:127) Southeast Asia Pacific—Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines,
Thailand, and Indonesia(2)
(cid:127) North Asia—Japan and South Korea
(cid:127) Americas and Europe—United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia(3), the United Kingdom, the
Netherlands, France, and Belgium
Asia Pacific has largely driven our growth the last several years. Our most recent market
expansions in this region include our entry into Indonesia in late 2015, Thailand in 2012 and our entry
into China in 2010 through our acquisition of BabyCare. Since our acquisition of BabyCare, our
strategy in Asia Pacific has been centered on generating growth in China. Consequently, our growth in
Asia Pacific over the last few years has been led by China, and our results in Hong Kong, which had
previously been our fastest growing market, have declined. Our Hong Kong market has now reached
our projected size, in terms of customers and sales, and we anticipate modest organic growth for this
market going forward. We also anticipate that China will continue to drive our growth in this region
going forward, but expect our business to grow in most of our other markets in this region.
Americas and Europe is our most mature region. Our most recent market expansions in this
region include our entry into Colombia in 2013. Americas and Europe has grown modestly over the last
several years due to sales and customer growth in Canada and Mexico. Our results in the United States
and our newest markets in this region, however, have not paralleled our success in Canada and Mexico.
We believe that we have the appropriate strategies in place to generate growth in the United States
and our newest markets and are optimistic about these markets going forward. We also anticipate that
our growth in Canada and Mexico will continue in 2016.
Because we have operations in multiple markets, with sales and expenses being generated and
incurred in multiple currencies, our reported U.S. dollar sales and earnings can be significantly affected
by fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In general, our operating results are affected positively by a
weakening of the U.S. dollar and negatively by a strengthening of the U.S. dollar. In 2015, net sales
outside of the United States represented approximately 84.8% of consolidated net sales.
Customers
Because we sell our products exclusively to a customer base of independent Associates and
Preferred Customers, in order to increase net sales, we must either increase the number of, or the
productivity of, our Associates and Preferred Customers. Increasing the productivity of our Associates
and Preferred Customers has not been our primary focus. Rather, we seek to increase the number of
Associates and Preferred Customers who use our products. We believe this focus is more consistent
with our vision of improving the overall health and nutrition of individuals and families around the
world. Sales to Associates account for the majority of our product sales, representing 92% of product
sales during 2015. The remainder of our sales comes from Preferred Customers. Increases or decreases
(1) Our business in China is that of BabyCare, our wholly-owned subsidiary.
(2) We commenced operations in Indonesia in the fourth quarter of 2015.
(3) We commenced operations in Colombia in the third quarter of 2013.
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in product sales are typically the result of variations in the volume of product sold relating to
fluctuations in the number of active Associates and Preferred Customers purchasing our products. The
number of active Associates and Preferred Customers is, therefore, used by management as a key
non-financial measure.
The tables below summarize the number of active customers and year-over-year percentage growth
by geographic region as of the dates indicated (quarterly). These numbers have been rounded to the
nearest thousand as of the dates indicated. For purposes of this report, we only count as active
customers those Associates and Preferred Customers who have purchased from us at any time during
the most recent three-month period as of the date indicated.
Active Associates by Region
April 4,
2015
July 4,
2015
October 3,
2015
January 2,
2016
Asia Pacific:
Greater China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,000 82.7% 216,000 72.8% 218,000 69.0% 234,000 34.5%
77,000 20.3% 79,000 17.9% 85,000 21.4% 86,000
Southeast Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.9%
12,000 33.3% 13,000 44.4% 13,000 30.0% 13,000 18.2%
North Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia Pacific Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290,000 58.5% 308,000 53.2% 316,000 51.2% 333,000 26.1%
Americas and Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86,000
4.9% 89,000
8.5% 89,000
8.5% 88,000
3.5%
376,000 41.9% 397,000 40.3% 405,000 39.2% 421,000 20.6%
Active Preferred Customers by Region
April 4,
2015
July 4,
2015
October 3,
2015
January 2,
2016
Asia Pacific:
Greater China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Southeast Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4,000 33.3% 4,000 33.3% 4,000 33.3% 4,000 33.3%
12,000 20.0% 12,000
8.3%
7,000 75.0% 9,000 80.0% 9,000 50.0% 9,000 50.0%
9.1% 13,000 18.2% 13,000
Asia Pacific Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23,000 35.3% 25,000 31.6% 26,000 30.0% 26,000 23.8%
Americas and Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63,000
3.3% 66,000 10.0% 63,000 10.5% 63,000
5.0%
86,000 10.3% 91,000 15.2% 89,000 15.6% 89,000
9.9%
Current Focus and Recent Developments
We have implemented the following strategies and initiatives to increase the number of Associates
and Preferred Customers who use our products throughout the world and, thereby, further our
company vision:
(cid:127) Personalization: Over the last few years, we have focused heavily on personalizing and improving
our customers’ experience with USANA.
In August 2015, we introduced our new ‘‘MySmartTMFoods’’ line of products, which continues
our philosophy and strategy of personalization. MySmartTMFoods are science-based, healthy
nutrition shakes, bars, boosters and flavor optimizers. We made MySmartTMFoods available to
our Associates for a limited time at our 2015 International Convention only, as a pre-launch
opportunity to purchase and try the products. We intend to officially launch MySmartTMFoods
during the first half of 2016.
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We will continue to personalize each of our product lines going forward. In this regard, we have
new product and technology launches planned for 2016 and 2017, which we believe will create a
new foundation of personalization for USANA to build on as we go forward.
In 2014, we launched an all-new digital marketing suite for our world-wide Associates, which is
designed to personalize and simplify conducting a USANA business. This suite provides our
Associates with new tools, consisting of a back office hub, personal websites, and advanced
communication and marketing tools, all of which enhance our Associates’ ability to personalize,
manage, promote and build their business in today’s demanding e-business environment.
In 2013, we implemented several strategic changes to our business (referred to throughout this
report as the ‘‘2013 strategic changes’’), which were all aimed at promoting customer loyalty,
enjoyment and success with USANA. These changes included: (i) simplification of our pricing
structure, which included an overall 10% price reduction, while maintaining a price discount on
products ordered through our monthly Auto Order program (collectively ‘‘price discounts’’),
(ii) a new reward based on the amount of a customer’s initial product order to then be credited
on their subsequent two Auto Orders, and (iii) increased payout under and simplification of our
Compensation Plan.
We have experienced growth in several business indicators tied to the strategic changes that we
implemented in 2013 and continued promoting in 2014 and 2015. These indicators include:
active customer counts; world-wide unit volume; percent of sales processed through our Auto
Order program; and the number of Associates earning a commission check.
(cid:127) Market-Specific Strategies: We have implemented market-specific strategies to facilitate growth
and strengthen our business around the world.
In 2015, we continued our strategy to increase our brand-recognition to make it easier for our
Associates to introduce USANA to customers. In this regard, we expanded our relationship with
Dr. Mehmet Oz and became a Trusted Partner and Sponsor of The Dr. Oz Show. Under this
partnership, USANA products are regularly featured on The Dr. Oz Show. This partnership has
helped drive growth in our North America region by (i) increasing awareness and recognition of
the USANA brand, and (ii) allowing viewers of The Dr. Oz Show to purchase USANA products
via a direct link on The Dr. Oz Show website. We plan on continuing this partnership in 2016.
In late 2014, after we passed the anniversary of the 2013 strategic changes, we began offering
short-term incentives and promotions for our Associates around the world to generate
excitement and additional customer growth. One particular incentive that we offered in late 2014
and early 2015 increased compensation to Associates for sales generated by new Associates and
accelerated our sales and customer growth during the fourth quarter of 2014 and the first half of
2015. We plan to continue offering market-specific incentives and promotions going forward to
generate excitement in our business.
In 2013, we implemented a price reduction in several of our mature markets to make our
products and business opportunity more equitable around the world. Although these price
reductions initially impacted our net sales on a year-over-year basis, they have been successful in
the past helping grow our active customer counts and net sales in these markets, where growth
had been declining or flat for several years. We followed up this pricing initiative with a new
worldwide policy to prohibit cross-border purchasing by our customers. We believe that it is in
the best interest of the Company and of our customers to have customers purchase products
that are approved and offered in their home market. While this policy had a short-term negative
impact on net sales in 2013, these policies have strengthened our underlying business and have
improved our opportunity for growth going forward.
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(cid:127) Product Innovation and Information Technology: Although we originally planned for significant
increases in our investment in product and technology innovation to further our Company vision
during 2015, much of this investment was delayed as we carefully acquired the necessary human
resources. In 2016, we plan to continue to pursue these investment strategies as well as
additional investments in our information technology systems and infrastructure to continue to
improve our customers’ experience with us and to prepare to become a much larger company.
These investments will be reflected as both additional SG&A expense and capital expenditures.
(cid:127) International Development: Given the significant opportunity that exists in China, we plan to
continue focusing significant time and resources on growing this market. Our efforts in this
regard include finalizing our new state-of-the-art manufacturing and production facility in
Beijing, which we anticipate will become operational during the first half of 2016. We continue
to believe that significant growth opportunities exist in new international markets. During the
fourth quarter of 2015 we commenced operations in Indonesia. Indonesia is our 20th market
and we believe it offers a promising growth opportunity for us.
Presentation
Product sales along with the shipping and handling fees billed to our customers are recorded as
revenue net of applicable sales discounts when the product is delivered, title has transferred, and the
risk of loss passes to the customer. Payments received for undelivered products are recorded as
deferred revenue and are included in other current liabilities. Also reflected in net sales is a provision
for product returns and allowances, which is estimated based on our historical experience. Additionally,
the Company collects a nominal annual renewal fee from Associates that is deferred on receipt and is
recognized as income on a straight-line basis over a twelve-month period.
Cost of sales primarily consists of expenses related to raw materials, labor, quality assurance, and
overhead costs that are all directly associated with the production and distribution of our products and
sales materials, as well as duties and taxes that are associated with the import and export of our
products. As our international sales increase as a percentage of net sales, cost of sales are increasingly
affected by additional duties, freight, and other factors, such as changes in currency exchange rates.
Associate incentives expense includes all forms of commissions, and other incentives paid to our
Associates. Incentives paid to Associates include bonuses earned, rewards from contests and
promotions, and base commissions, which makes up the majority of our Associate incentives expense.
Bonuses are paid out to Associates based on certain business-related criteria, total base commission
earnings, and leadership level. Contests and promotions are offered as an incentive and reward to our
Associates and are typically paid out only after an Associate achieves specific criteria. Base
commissions are paid out on the sale of products. Associates earn their commissions based on sales
volume points that are generated in their sales organization. Sales volume points are assigned to each
commissionable product and comprise a certain percent of the product price. Items such as our starter
kits and sales tools have no sales volume point value, and commissions are not paid on the sale of
these items. Although insignificant to our financial statements, an Associate may earn commissions on
sales volume points that are generated from personal purchases that are not considered to be part of
their ‘‘Qualifying Sales.’’ To be eligible to earn commissions, an Associate must reach a certain level of
Qualifying Sales each month, which may include product that they use personally or that they resell to
consumers. Associates do not earn commissions on their Qualifying Sales. Commissions paid to
Associates on personal purchases are considered a sales discount and are reported as a reduction to
our net sales.
Selling, general and administrative expenses include wages and benefits, depreciation and
amortization, rents and utilities, Associate event costs, advertising, professional fees, marketing, and
research and development expenses. Wages and benefits represent the largest component of selling,
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general and administrative expenses. Significant depreciation and amortization expense is incurred as a
result of investments in physical facilities, computer and telecommunications equipment, and systems to
support our international operations.
Sales to customers outside the United States are transacted in the respective local currencies and
are translated to U.S. dollars at weighted-average currency exchange rates for each monthly accounting
period to which they relate. Most of our raw material purchases from suppliers and our product
purchases from third-party manufacturers are transacted in U.S. dollars. Consequently, our net sales
and earnings are affected by changes in currency exchange rates. In general, our operating results are
affected positively by a weakening U.S. dollar and negatively by a strengthening U.S. dollar. In our net
sales discussions that follow, we approximate the impact of currency fluctuations on net sales by
translating current year net sales at the average exchange rates in effect during the comparable prior
year periods.
Results of Operations
The following table summarizes our consolidated operating results as a percent of net sales,
respectively, for the years indicated:
2013
2014
2015
Consolidated Statements of Earnings Data:
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
17.7% 17.8% 17.4%
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82.3% 82.2% 82.6%
Operating expenses:
Associate incentives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selling, general and administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42.9% 44.2% 44.4%
23.1% 23.3% 22.8%
Total operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66.0% 67.5% 67.2%
Earnings from operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other income (expense), net
Earnings before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16.3% 14.7% 15.4%
0.0% (cid:4)0.1% 0.1%
16.3% 14.6% 15.5%
5.2% 4.9% 5.2%
Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11.1% 9.7% 10.3%
Summary of 2015 Financial Results
Net sales in 2015 increased 16.2%, or $128.0 million, to $918.5 million, compared with 2014. This
increase was driven by higher product sales volume resulting primarily from strong Associate growth in
our Asia Pacific region throughout the year. Our business started the year with strong momentum,
which was reflected by local currency sales and customer growth in most of our markets. During the
year, we also utilized market-specific promotions and incentives to generate growth across our regions.
Unfavorable changes in currency exchange rates reduced net sales for the year by an estimated
$53.6 million. Additionally, on a comparative basis, 2014 was a 53-week year and included one
additional week of sales, which contributed approximately $16.0 million to net sales for that year.
Net earnings increased 23.5% to $94.7 million in 2015, when compared with 2014. This increase
was driven primarily by higher net sales, improved gross margins and lower relative selling, general and
administrative expense.
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Fiscal Year 2015 compared to Fiscal Year 2014
Net Sales
The following table summarizes the changes in our net sales by geographic region for the fiscal
years ended January 3, 2015, and January 2, 2016:
Net Sales by Region
(in thousands)
Year Ended
2014
2015
Change
from prior Percent
change
year
Percent
change
Currency
excluding
impact on currency
impact
sales
Asia Pacific
Greater China . . . . . . . . . $326,134
177,940
Southeast Asia Pacific . . .
32,667
North Asia . . . . . . . . . . .
41.3% $441,284
22.5% 183,828
4.1% 39,751
48.0% $115,150
5,888
20.0%
7,084
4.4%
35.3% $ (8,769) 38.0%
3.3% (21,491) 15.4%
(3,318) 31.8%
21.7%
Asia Pacific Total
. . . . .
536,741
67.9% 664,863
72.4% 128,122
23.9% (33,578) 30.1%
Americas and Europe . . . . .
253,730
32.1% 253,636
27.6%
(94)
0.0% (20,053)
7.9%
$790,471 100.0% $918,499 100.0% $128,028
16.2% $(53,631) 23.0%
Asia Pacific: The increase in Greater China continues to be driven by growth in Mainland China,
where local currency net sales increased nearly 75% resulting from strong growth in the number of
active Associates throughout the year. Net sales and Associate growth in Mainland China during 2015
benefited from: (i) momentum created from a short-term incentive that we offered during the first
quarter of the year, (ii) a more favorable operating environment for the Company during the first
quarter of 2015 when compared with the previous year, and (iii) higher-than-anticipated incremental
sales of approximately $17.0 million that occurred following the announcement of our 2015 price
adjustments. Net sales growth in Greater China was partially offset in 2015 by a continued
year-over-year decline in Hong Kong sales and Associates, which stabilized during 2015.
The increase in local currency net sales in Southeast Asia Pacific was driven by double-digit local
currency sales growth from nearly every market, which is reflective of growth in the number of active
Associates and Preferred Customers purchasing our products.
The increase in local currency net sales in North Asia continues to be driven by growth in South
Korea, where local currency net sales increased just over 39% resulting from double-digit increases in
the number of active Associates and Preferred Customers during the year.
Americas and Europe: The increase in local currency net sales in this region continues to be
driven primarily by growth in Canada and Mexico, where local currency net sales increased 17.5% and
19.4%, respectively. This growth is reflective of growth in the number of active Associates and
Preferred Customers purchasing our products.
Gross Profit
The 40 basis point relative increase in gross profit from 2014 to 2015 can be attributed to a
favorable shift in sales mix by market and by modest product price adjustments that occurred during
2015. These improvements were partially offset by the negative impact from the strengthening of the
U.S. dollar.
Associate Incentives
The 20 basis point relative increase in Associate incentives can be attributed to higher relative
payout under one of our Associate bonus programs. The increase in Associate incentives expense was
partially offset by our annual price adjustment.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
The 50 basis point decrease in selling, general and administrative expense relative to net sales in
2015 was due to leverage gained on increased sales driven by growth in our Asia Pacific region. In
absolute terms, our selling, general and administrative expense increased by $24.5 million. This increase
was primarily driven by costs associated with supporting higher sales and customer base as well as our
investment in brand-recognition initiatives during 2015. In 2016, we plan to make several strategic
investments in our business and expect this impact to selling, general and administrative expense to
decrease our earnings from operations around 100 to 140 basis points.
Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate was 33.6% in 2015, compared with 33.7% in 2014. This change was
primarily due to slightly lower 2015 state tax expense compared to 2014 state tax expense as a
percentage of income.
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Diluted earnings per share in 2015 increased 28.2% to $7.18, from $5.60 in the prior year. This
increase was due to higher net earnings and a lower number of diluted shares outstanding resulting
from share repurchases under our share buyback program during 2015.
Summary of 2014 Financial Results
Net sales in 2014 increased 10.1%, or $72.3 million, to $790.5 million, compared with 2013. Fiscal
2014 was a 53-week year and included, comparatively, one additional week of sales. We estimate that
this extra week contributed approximately $16.0 million to net sales for the year. In addition to the
extra week, the increase was driven by higher product sales volumes resulting from Associate and
Preferred Customer growth throughout the year, primarily in our Asia Pacific region. The increase in
active customers was largely the result of (i) the momentum created from the 2013 strategic changes,
which are explained in the business section above, and (ii) a short-term incentive that we announced at
our 2014 International Convention in August and offered to our Associates during the fourth quarter
of 2014. Net sales in 2014 were also negatively affected by an estimated $14.9 million from unfavorable
changes in currency exchange rates, as well as the price discounts that were implemented in late 2013
as part of the strategic changes.
Net earnings decreased 3.0% to $76.6 million in 2014, when compared with 2013. This decrease
was primarily the result of higher relative Associate incentives expense related to the 2013 strategic
changes and to the short-term incentive we offered to our Associates during the fourth quarter of 2014.
Fiscal Year 2014 compared to Fiscal Year 2013
The tables below summarize the number of active customers and year-over-year percentage growth
by geographic region as of the dates indicated. These numbers have been rounded to the nearest
thousand as of the dates indicated. For purposes of this report, we only count as active customers those
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Associates and Preferred Customers who have purchased from us at any time during the most recent
three-month period as of the date indicated.
Active Associates by Region
March 29,
2014
June 28,
2014
September 27,
2014
January 3,
2015
Asia Pacific:
Greater China . . . . . . . . . . . . 110,000
64,000
Southeast Asia Pacific . . . . . . .
9,000
North Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26.4% 125,000
14.3% 67,000
12.5% 9,000
21.4% 129,000
11.7% 70,000
0.0% 10,000
37.2% 174,000
16.7% 79,000
11.1% 11,000
56.8%
27.4%
10.0%
Asia Pacific Total . . . . . . . . . 183,000
21.2% 201,000
16.9% 209,000
28.2% 264,000
44.3%
Americas and Europe . . . . . . . . .
82,000
5.1% 82,000
0.0% 82,000
0.0% 85,000
3.7%
265,000
15.7% 283,000
11.4% 291,000
18.8% 349,000
31.7%
Active Preferred Customers by Region
March 29,
2014
June 28,
2014
September 27,
2014
January 3,
2015
Asia Pacific:
Greater China . . . . . . . . . . . .
3,000
Southeast Asia Pacific . . . . . . . 10,000
4,000
North Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.0% 3,000
42.9% 11,000
100.0% 5,000
(25.0)% 3,000
57.1% 11,000
150.0% 6,000
0.0% 3,000
37.5% 12,000
200.0% 6,000
(40.0)%
20.0%
100.0%
Asia Pacific Total . . . . . . . . . 17,000
41.7% 19,000
46.2% 20,000
53.8% 21,000
16.7%
Americas and Europe . . . . . . . . . 61,000
10.9% 60,000
5.3% 57,000
(1.7)% 60,000
78,000
16.4% 79,000
12.9% 77,000
8.5% 81,000
0.0%
3.8%
Net Sales
The following table summarizes the changes in our net sales by geographic region for the fiscal
years ended December 28, 2013, and January 3, 2015:
Net Sales by Region
(in thousands)
Year Ended
2013
2014
Change
from prior
year
Percent
change
Currency
impact on
sales
Percent
change
excluding
currency
impact
Asia Pacific
Greater China . . . . . . $271,812
155,362
Southeast Asia Pacific
29,319
North Asia . . . . . . . .
37.9% $326,134
21.6% 177,940
4.1% 32,667
41.3% $54,322
22.5% 22,578
4.1% 3,348
20.0% $ (1,737)
14.5% (7,292)
597
11.4%
20.6%
19.2%
9.4%
Asia Pacific Total . .
456,493
63.6% 536,741
67.9% 80,248
17.6% (8,432)
19.4%
Americas and Europe . .
261,682
36.4% 253,730
32.1% (7,952)
(3.0)% (6,476)
(0.6)%
$718,175
100.0% $790,471
100.0% $72,296
10.1% $(14,908)
12.1%
Asia Pacific: The increase in net sales in this region was driven by double-digit growth in the
number of active Associates throughout the year.
The increase in net sales in Greater China included a 103.2% increase in Mainland China resulting
from strong growth in the number of active Associates in this market. This growth was partially offset
by a continued decline in Hong Kong.
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The increase in Southeast Asia Pacific was driven by sales growth from every market despite a
$7.3 million reduction from changes in currency exchange rates. The strongest growth in this region
came from the Philippines, where net sales increased 31.1%. Sales in Australia and New Zealand
increased 5.9% despite a $3.0 million reduction from changes in currency exchange rates.
The increase in net sales in North Asia resulted from a 24.2% increase in net sales in South
Korea, which was driven by an increase in the number of active Associates and Preferred Customers in
this market.
Americas and Europe: The decrease in net sales in this region was due to lower net sales in the
United States and to changes in currency exchange rates, which reduced net sales by $6.5 million. Net
sales in the United States decreased $13.9 million, or 8.8% due to pressure from price discounts
introduced in the prior year, combined with a decrease in the number of active Associates and
Preferred Customers throughout 2014. The decrease in the United States, however, was partially offset
by net sales growth in other markets within the region. Most notably, local currency sales increased
8.7% in Canada and 14.4% in Mexico due to continued growth in the number of active Associates and
Preferred Customers in those markets.
Gross Profit
The 10 basis point decrease in gross profit from 2013 to 2014 can be attributed to a strengthening
of the U.S. dollar, price discounts introduced in the prior year, and an increase in net freight expense.
This decrease was partially offset by annual price changes and favorable changes in product and market
mix.
Associate Incentives
The 130 basis point increase in Associate incentives as a percent of net sales was due to the
short-term incentive that we offered to our Associates during the fourth quarter of 2014, and to the
2013 strategic changes. The increase in Associate incentives expense was partially offset by annual price
changes.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
The slight increase in selling, general and administrative expense relative to net sales in 2014 was
due to higher expenses in China as a result of our growing sales and customer base in this market. In
absolute terms, our selling, general and administrative expense increased by $18.3 million. This increase
was primarily driven by higher wages and benefits expense and other costs associated with supporting a
higher sales and customer base.
Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate was 33.7% in 2014, compared with 32.2% in 2013. This increase was
primarily due to a reduction in tax benefits from the U.S. manufacturing deduction which declined due
to increased sales of China manufactured product. In addition, tax benefits from lower tax rate
jurisdictions and prior year amended returns declined year over year.
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Although net earnings decreased slightly from 2013 to 2014, diluted earnings per share increased
to $5.60 in 2014, from $5.56 in 2013. This increase was due to a lower number of diluted shares
outstanding resulting from activity under our share buyback program during 2014.
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Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
The following tables set forth unaudited quarterly operating results for each of the last eight fiscal
quarters, as well as percentages of net sales for certain data for the periods indicated. This information
is consistent with the Consolidated Financial Statements herein and includes normally recurring
adjustments that management considers to be necessary for a fair presentation of the data. Quarterly
results are not necessarily indicative of future results of operations. This information should be read in
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conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto that are included
elsewhere in this report.
Quarter Ended
Mar. 29,
2014
Jun. 28,
2014
Sept. 27,
2014
Jan. 3,
2015
Apr 4,
2015
Jul. 4,
2015
Oct. 3,
2015
Jan. 2,
2016
(in thousands, except per share data)
Consolidated Statements of
Earnings Data:
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $182,401 $188,256 $191,944 $227,870 $219,378 $233,244 $233,292 $232,585
40,181
Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41,048
40,089
34,865
37,516
34,585
33,828
38,364
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating expenses:
Associate incentives . . . . . . . . .
Selling, general and
148,573
153,391
157,359
190,354
181,014
193,155
192,244
192,404
78,874
81,098
82,605
106,467
101,353
101,877
101,521
103,409
administrative . . . . . . . . . . .
44,577
43,206
45,499
51,249
49,875
52,505
52,757
53,858
Total operating expenses . . . .
123,451
124,304
128,104
157,716
151,228
154,382
154,278
157,267
Earnings from operations
Other income (expense), net
. . . . . .
. . . .
25,122
125
29,087
297
29,255
(297)
32,638
(574)
29,786
168
38,773
(86)
37,966
441
35,137
404
Earnings from operations before
income taxes
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25,247
8,710
29,384
10,083
28,958
9,460
32,064
10,764
29,954
10,274
38,687
13,271
38,407
12,798
35,541
11,574
Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 16,537 $ 19,301 $ 19,498 $ 21,300 $ 19,680 $ 25,416 $ 25,609 $ 23,967
Earnings per common share*:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
1.19 $
1.15 $
1.40 $
1.36 $
1.51 $
1.47 $
1.72 $
1.65 $
1.56 $
1.50 $
1.99 $
1.92 $
1.99 $
1.92 $
1.89
1.83
Weighted-average shares
outstanding:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of
Earnings as a percentage of Net
Sales:
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating expenses:
Associate incentives . . . . . . . . .
Selling, general and
administrative . . . . . . . . . . .
Total operating expenses . . . .
Earnings from operations
Other income (expense), net
. . . . . .
. . . .
Earnings from operations before
income taxes
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13,919
14,395
13,768
14,235
12,873
13,263
12,390
12,920
12,648
13,085
12,740
13,225
12,852
13,317
12,680
13,082
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
18.5
18.0
17.6
18.5
16.5
17.5
17.2
17.3
81.5
43.2
24.4
67.6
13.9
0.1
14.0
4.8
81.5
43.1
23.0
66.1
15.4
0.2
15.6
5.4
82.0
43.0
23.7
66.7
15.3
(0.2)
15.1
4.9
83.5
46.7
22.5
69.2
14.3
(0.3)
14.0
4.7
82.5
46.2
22.7
68.9
13.6
0.1
13.7
4.7
82.8
43.7
22.5
66.2
16.6
(0.0)
16.6
5.7
82.4
43.5
22.6
66.1
16.3
0.2
16.5
5.5
82.7
44.5
23.2
67.7
15.0
0.2
15.2
5.0
Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.2% 10.2% 10.2%
9.3%
9.0% 10.9% 11.0% 10.2%
*
Earnings per common share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the
sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts does not necessarily equal the total for the year.
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We may experience variations in the results of operations from quarter to quarter as a result of
factors that include, but are not limited to the following:
(cid:127) The number of Associates and Preferred Customers who join our business, purchase and sell our
products, and stay with our business;
(cid:127) The opening of new markets;
(cid:127) The timing of Company-sponsored events, contests, and promotions;
(cid:127) Fluctuations in currency exchange rates;
(cid:127) New product introductions;
(cid:127) The timing of holidays, which may reduce the amount of time that our Associates spend selling
products or introducing USANA to potential Associates or Preferred Customers;
(cid:127) The negative impact of changes in or interpretations of regulations that may limit or restrict our
network marketing model or the sale of certain products in some countries;
(cid:127) The adverse effect of a failure by us or an Associate (or allegations of such failure) to comply
with applicable governmental regulations;
(cid:127) The integration and operation of new information technology systems;
(cid:127) The inability to introduce new products or the introduction of new products by competitors;
(cid:127) Entry into one or more of our markets by competitors;
(cid:127) Availability of raw materials;
(cid:127) General conditions in the nutritional supplement, personal care, and healthy food industries or
the network marketing industry; and
(cid:127) Consumer perceptions of our products and business.
Because our products are consumed by consumers or applied to their bodies, we are highly
dependent upon consumers’ perception of the safety, quality, and efficacy of our products and
nutritional supplements in general. As a result, substantial negative publicity, whether founded or
unfounded, concerning one or more of our products or of other products that are similar to our
products could adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
As a result of these and other factors, quarterly revenues, expenses, and results of operations could
vary significantly in the future, and period-to-period comparisons should not be relied upon as
indications of future performance. There can be no assurance that we will be able to increase revenues
in future periods or be able to sustain the level of revenue or rate of revenue growth on a quarterly or
annual basis that we have sustained in the past. Due to the foregoing factors, future results of
operations could be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors. If that occurs, the
market price of our common stock would likely decline.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have historically met our working capital and capital expenditure requirements by using both
net cash flow from operations and by drawing from our line of credit. Our principal source of liquidity
is our operating cash flow. Although we are required to maintain cash deposits with banks in certain of
our markets, there are currently no material restrictions on our ability to transfer and remit funds
among our international markets. In Mainland China, however, our compliance with Chinese
accounting and tax regulations promulgated by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange
(‘‘SAFE’’) results in transfer and remittance of our profits and dividends from Mainland China to the
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United States on a delayed basis. If SAFE or other Chinese regulators introduce new regulations, or
change existing regulations which allow foreign investors to remit profits and dividends earned in China
to other countries, our ability to remit profits or pay dividends from Mainland China may be limited in
the future. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if we were to repatriate the $18.2 million of cumulative
earnings that have been indefinitely reinvested in certain of our markets at January 2, 2016, there
would be a tax liability to the Company of approximately $3.1 million.
We have historically generated positive cash flow due to our strong operating margins. Net cash
flow from operating activities totaled $111.5 million in 2015, compared with $105.2 million in 2014.
Items positively affecting cash flow from operations on a year-over-year basis include: (i) an increase in
net earnings (ii) timing of vendor invoices and payments (iii) increase in deferred revenue. These items
were partially offset by a high level of cash used to increase inventory in 2015 to build up inventory in
support of a facility transition in China, and the launch of a new market.
We generated strong cash flow from operating activities in 2015, cash and cash equivalents
increased to $143.2 million at January 2, 2016, from $111.1 million at January 3, 2015. This increase in
cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to increased sales and lower share repurchases. Of the
$143.2 million cash and cash equivalents held at January 2, 2016, $16.2 million was held in the United
States and $127.0 million was held by international subsidiaries. Of the $111.1 million held at
January 3, 2015, $37.8 million was held in the United States and $73.3 million was held by international
subsidiaries. Net working capital increased to $112.9 million at January 2, 2016, from $82.2 million at
January 3, 2015.
We are building a state-of-the-art manufacturing and production facility in China, which we
anticipate will become operational during the first half of 2016. This facility has been designed to
accommodate 10-20 years of growth in China. We anticipate that this project will require a total
investment of approximately $40 million, of which $25.5 million was incurred through 2015. Leases on
our existing manufacturing and production facilities in China will be terminated during 2016 following
completion of our new facility, and most manufacturing and production activities in China will be
transferred to our new facility. In the near term, we will continue to utilize our Tianjin manufacturing
facility for our personal care products in China. With our investments in China and expected capital
expenditures to support initiatives discussed under ‘‘Current Focus and Recent Developments,’’ our
total anticipated capital expenditures in 2016 are expected to be between $35 million and $40 million.
We have extended non-revolving credit to the supplier of our nutrition bars to allow this supplier
to modify its facility and acquire the necessary equipment to manufacture our bars. Notes receivable
from this supplier as of January 2, 2016, were $8.3 million and are included as non-current other assets
on the balance sheet.
Line of credit
We have a long-standing relationship with Bank of America. We currently maintain a $75 million
credit facility pursuant to an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (‘‘Credit Agreement’’) with the
bank, which expires in April 2016. On February 19, 2016 we entered into a Second Amendment
(‘‘Amendment’’) to our Credit Agreement, which among other things, extends the term of the Credit
Agreement to April 27, 2021. The Amendment also increases the amount we may borrow under the
Credit Agreement from $75 million to up to $125 million through October 31, 2016. On November 1,
2016 the amount we may borrow under the Credit Agreement will revert to $75 million for the term of
the agreement. The Amendment also increases our consolidated rolling four-quarter adjusted earnings
before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (‘‘adjusted EBITDA’’) covenant from $60.0 million
to equal to or greater than $100 million.
Bank guarantees are considered a reduction of the overall availability of credit. As of January 2,
2016, such normal course of business bank guarantees reduced our available borrowing limit by
$4.6 million. During 2015, there were no borrowings on this line of credit. As of February 26, 2016,
however, we had a balance of $63.0 million on this line of credit.
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The agreement for this credit facility contains restrictive covenants, which require us to maintain a
consolidated rolling four-quarter adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
(‘‘adjusted EBITDA’’) equal to or greater than $60.0 million, and a ratio of consolidated funded debt to
adjusted EBITDA of 2.0 to 1.0 at the end of each quarter. The adjusted EBITDA under this
agreement is modified for certain non-cash expenses. As of January 2, 2016, we were in compliance
with these covenants. Management is not aware of any issues currently impacting Bank of America’s
ability to honor their commitment to extend credit under this facility.
Share repurchase
We have a share repurchase plan that has been ongoing since the fourth quarter of 2000. The
objective of this plan is to return value to our shareholders. Our Board of Directors has periodically
approved additional dollar amounts for share repurchases under that plan. Share repurchases are made
from time-to-time, in the open market, through block trades or otherwise, and are based on market
conditions, the level of our cash balances, general business opportunities, and other factors. During the
fourth quarter of 2015, our Board of Directors authorized $100 million for repurchase under this plan.
In 2015, we repurchased and retired 457,000 shares of common stock for $61.2 million, at a weighted
average market price of $133.94 per share. At January 2, 2016, the remaining approved repurchase
amount under the plan was $100 million. Subsequent to the year ended January 2, 2016 and through
February, 26, 2016 the Company repurchased and retired 553 shares for $64,610 pursuant to a preset
trading plan meeting the requirements of a Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange act of 1934 as
amended. There currently is no expiration date on the remaining approved repurchase amount and no
requirement for future share repurchases.
Summary
We believe that current cash balances, future cash provided by operations, and amounts available
under our line of credit will be sufficient to cover our operating and capital needs in the ordinary
course of business for the foreseeable future. If we experience an adverse operating environment or
unanticipated and unusual capital expenditure requirements, additional financing may be required. No
assurance can be given, however, that additional financing, if required, would be available at all or on
favorable terms. We might also require or seek additional financing for the purpose of expanding into
new markets, growing our existing markets, or for other reasons. Such financing may include the use of
additional debt or the sale of additional equity securities. Any financing which involves the sale of
equity securities or instruments that are convertible into equity securities could result in immediate and
possibly significant dilution to our existing shareholders.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Contingencies
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and commitments as of January 2, 2016
and the effect such obligations and commitments are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in
future periods:
Payments Due By Period
(in thousands)
Contractual Obligations
Total
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years More than 5 years
Operating Leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Commitments . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line of Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$29,967
40,565
840
Total Contractual Obligations . . . . . .
$71,372
$10,552
32,439
207
$43,198
$15,744
6,996
292
$23,032
$3,671
1,130
292
$5,093
$—
—
49
$49
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‘‘Operating Leases’’ generally provide that property taxes, insurance, and maintenance expenses are
the responsibility of the Company. Such expenses are not included in the operating lease amounts that
are outlined in the table above.
‘‘Other Commitments’’ generally include consulting- and IT-related services, investments in brand
awareness through corporate and athlete sponsorships as discussed under ‘‘Growth Strategy’’ within
Item 1 of this report, facility maintenance, and services related to the events that we hold for our
Associates both locally and internationally. Additionally, throughout the year we will enter into various
short-term contracts, mostly for services related to events that we hold for our Associates.
The ‘‘Line of Credit’’ has a maturity date of April 2016. On February 19, 2016 we entered into an
Amendment to our Credit Agreement, which among other things, extends the term of the Credit
Agreement to April 2021. During 2015, there were no borrowings on this line of credit. As of
February 26, 2016, however, we had a balance of $63.0 million on this line of credit. Fees on the
unused portion of this line are due periodically and are reflected in the table above. If we utilize this
line of credit prior to its maturity, we will be required to pay it in full at maturity.
As previously discussed, we are building a state-of-the-art manufacturing and production facility in
China, which we anticipate will become operational during the first half of 2016. We anticipate that this
project will require a total investment of approximately $40 million, of which $25.5 million was incurred
as of January 2, 2016. Of the estimated $10 million - $15 million remaining, approximately $5.6 million
is currently under contract and has been included in ‘‘Other Commitments’’ in the table above.
Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our historical operations or
profitability.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report have been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (‘‘US GAAP’’). Our
significant accounting policies are described in Note A to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included herein. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated
financial statements and accompanying footnotes. Those estimates and assumptions are derived and are
continually evaluated based on our historical experiences, current facts and circumstances, and on
changes in the business environment. Actual results, however, may sometimes differ materially from
estimates under different conditions. Critical accounting estimates are defined as both those that are
material to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and those that require
management’s most subjective judgments. We believe that our most critical accounting estimates are
described in this section.
Revenue Recognition.
(cid:127) Revenue is recognized at the estimated point of delivery of the merchandise, at which point the
risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer. Revenue is recognized when the
following four criteria are met: persuasive evidence of a sale arrangement exists, delivery of the
product has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and payment is reasonably assured. It is
not practical for us to track the actual delivery date of each shipment as we ship a high volume
of orders through several carriers. Therefore, we use estimates to determine which shipments are
delivered and, therefore, recognized as revenue at the end of a period. Our estimates on delivery
date largely relate to orders fulfilled in North America and Australia and are based on average
shipping transit times, which are calculated using the following factors: (i) the type of shipping
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carrier (as carriers have different in-transit times); (ii) the delivery destination; and (iii) actual
transit time experience, which shows that delivery date is typically one to five business days from
the date of shipment. We review and update our estimates on a quarterly basis based on our
actual transit time experience. However, actual shipping times may differ from our estimates.
The estimated total of shipments that are not delivered at the end of a period is not material
nor would a change in the average shipping transit times (1 to 2 days) have a material impact on
our consolidated financial statements. Additionally, we require cash or credit card payment prior
to shipping and do not extend credit to customers.
(cid:127) Payments received for undelivered products are recorded as deferred revenue and are included
in other current liabilities. Deferred revenue is recognized at the estimated point of delivery of
the merchandise. On the occasion that will-call orders are not picked up by customers, we
periodically assess the likelihood that customers will exercise their contractual right to pick up
orders and recognize revenue when the likelihood is estimated to be remote.
(cid:127) A provision for product returns and allowances is established and is based on our historical
experience.
(cid:127) Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling fees are classified as revenue.
(cid:127) Sales discounts earned under USANA’s initial order reward program are considered part of a
multiple element revenue arrangement and accordingly are deferred when the first order is
placed and recognized as customers place their subsequent two Auto Orders.
(cid:127) Any compensation paid to an Associate on their personal orders are captured and reported as a
reduction to net sales in the form of a sales discount. Management estimates, based on the
structure of USANA’s Compensation Plan, that an Associate who places an order with sales
volume points in a personal sales position will eventually be paid commission on that purchase.
Such reduction of revenue for Associates outside of the United States is converted to U.S.
Dollars at the average currency exchange rate for the applicable period.
(cid:127) We collect an annual renewal fee from our Associates that is deferred when it is collected and is
recognized as income on a straight-line basis over the subsequent twelve-month period.
Inventory Valuation.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined
using a standard costing system which approximates the first-in, first-out method. The components of
inventory cost include raw materials, labor, and overhead. Market value is determined using various
assumptions with regard to excess or slow-moving inventories, non-conforming inventories, expiration
dates, current and future product demand, production planning, and market conditions. A change in
any of these variables could affect the valuation of our inventories.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Goodwill, and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets. Long-lived
assets, including property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, are reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances exist that indicate the carrying amount of the
assets may not be recoverable. Events or changes in circumstances that would indicate the need for
impairment testing include, among other factors: operating losses; unused capacity; market value
declines; technological developments resulting in obsolescence; changes in demand for products
manufactured; changes in competition and competitive practices; uncertainties associated with the world
economies; and changes in governmental regulations or actions. When indicators of impairment exist,
an estimate of undiscounted net cash flows is used in measuring whether the carrying amount of the
asset or related asset group is recoverable. Measurement of the amount of impairment, if any, is based
upon the difference between the asset group’s carrying value and estimated fair value. Fair value is
determined through various valuation techniques, including market and income approaches as
considered necessary.
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Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price paid over the fair market value of identifiable net
assets of companies acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather it is tested at the reporting unit
level at least annually for impairment (or more frequently if triggering events or changes in
circumstances indicate impairment). Initially, qualitative factors are considered to determine whether it
is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Some of
these qualitative factors may include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, a
change in financial performance, entity-specific events, a sustained decrease in share price, and
consideration of the difference between the fair value and carrying amount of a reporting unit as
determined in the most recent quantitative assessment. If, through this qualitative assessment, the
conclusion is made that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its
carrying amount, a two-step quantitative impairment analysis is performed to estimate the fair value of
goodwill. The first step involves estimating the fair values of a reporting unit using widely-accepted
valuation methodologies including the income and market approaches, which requires the use of
estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include revenue growth rates, discounts
rates, and determination of appropriate market comparables. If the fair value of the reporting unit is
less than its carrying amount, the second step of the impairment test is performed to measure the
amount of the impairment loss. In the second step, the implied fair value of the goodwill is estimated
as the fair value of the reporting unit as determined in step one, less fair values of all other net
tangible and intangible assets of the reporting unit determined in a manner similar to a purchase price
allocation. If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss is
recognized in an amount equal to that excess, not to exceed the carrying amount of the goodwill.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized; however, they are tested at least annually for
impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances exist that may indicate
impairment. Initially, qualitative factors are considered to determine whether it is more likely than not
that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. If, through this
qualitative assessment, the conclusion is made that it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived
intangible asset’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment analysis is
performed by comparing the indefinite-lived intangible asset’s book value to its estimated fair value.
The fair value for indefinite-lived intangible assets is determined through various valuation techniques,
including market and income approaches as considered necessary. The amount of any impairment is
measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the impaired asset.
During 2013, 2014, and 2015, no impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets was recorded.
Determining the fair value of our long-lived assets, goodwill, and indefinite-lived intangible assets
as part of these impairment analyses requires significant judgment in estimates and assumptions used
under the income and market approaches. A change in any of the estimates or assumptions used could
result in impairment.
Accounting for Income Taxes.
Income taxes are calculated in each of the jurisdictions in which we
operate. This process involves estimating our current tax exposure, together with assessing temporary
differences for items treated differently for tax and financial reporting. Tax benefits are recognized from
uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on
examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits
recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit
that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. Deferred
income tax assets are reviewed for recoverability, and valuation allowances are provided, when
necessary, to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amounts that are more likely than not to be
realized based on our estimate of future taxable income. Should our expectations of taxable income
change in future periods, it may be necessary to establish a valuation allowance, which could affect our
results of operations in the period such a determination is made.
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Judgment is required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized
in our financial statements or tax returns. Variations in the actual outcome of these future tax
consequences could materially impact our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Additional information regarding income taxes is available in Note D to the Consolidated Financial
Statements herein.
On an interim basis, an estimate is made of what our effective tax rate will be for the full fiscal
year, and a quarterly income tax provision in accordance with this anticipated effective rate is recorded.
As the fiscal year progresses, we continually refine our estimate based upon actual events and earnings
by jurisdiction during the year. This estimation process periodically results in changes to our expected
effective tax rate for the fiscal year. When this occurs, we adjust the income tax provision during the
quarter in which the change in estimate occurs so that the year-to-date provision equals the expected
annual rate.
Equity-Based Compensation. We record compensation expense in the financial statements for
equity-based awards based on the grant date fair value and an estimate of forfeitures derived from
historical experience. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of our
equity awards, which involves the use of assumptions such as expected volatility, expected term,
dividend rate, and risk-free rate. Equity-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line
basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period. For more information
regarding the assumptions and estimates used in calculating this equity-based compensation expense,
see Note J to the Consolidated Financial Statements herein.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our earnings, cash flows, and financial position are affected by fluctuations in currency exchange
rates, interest rates, and other uncertainties that are inherent in doing business and selling product in
more than one currency. In addition, our operations are exposed to risks that are associated with
changes in social, political, and economic conditions in our international operations. This includes
changes in the laws and policies that govern investment in international countries where we have
operations, as well as, to a lesser extent, changes in U.S. laws and regulations relating to international
trade and investment.
Foreign Currency Risks. Net sales outside the United States represented 78.1%, 81.8%, and
84.8% of our net sales in 2013, 2014, and 2015, respectively. Because a significant portion of our sales
are generated outside the United States, currency exchange rate fluctuations may have a significant
effect on our sales and earnings. The local currency of each international subsidiary is considered the
functional currency, with all revenue and expenses being translated at weighted-average currency
exchange rates for the applicable periods. In general, our reported sales and gross profit are affected
positively by a weakening of the U.S. dollar and negatively by a strengthening of the U.S. dollar
because we manufacture the majority of our products in the United States and sell them to our
international subsidiaries in their respective functional currencies. Currency fluctuations, however, have
the opposite effect on our Associate incentives and selling, general and administrative expenses. We are
unable to reasonably estimate the effect that currency fluctuations may have on our future business,
results of operations, or financial condition. This is due to the uncertainty in, and the varying degrees
and type of exposure that we face from, fluctuation of various currencies.
Currently our strategy for reducing our exposure to currency fluctuation includes the timely and
efficient repatriation of earnings from international markets where such earnings are not considered to
be indefinitely reinvested, and settlement of intercompany transactions. Additionally, we may enter into
short-term foreign currency credit arrangements in our international markets, primarily as a way to
reduce our exposure to negative effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We also from
time to time enter into currency exchange contracts to offset foreign currency exposure in various
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international markets. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative
purposes. There can be no assurance that our practices will be successful in eliminating all or
substantially all of the risks that may be encountered in connection with our currency transactions.
Following are the average exchange rates of currency units to one U.S. dollar for each of the
international markets in which we operated as of January 2, 2016 for the quarterly periods indicated:
2014
2015
First
Second
Third
Fourth
First
Second
Third
Fourth
1.24
1.28
1.33
7.76
119.2
31.51
1.10
1.11
1.20
7.76
102.8
30.32
1.23
1.29
1.38
7.75
121.7
30.83
1.09
1.08
1.19
7.75
103.9
30.05
1.09
1.07
1.16
7.75
102.1
30.15
1.14
1.17
1.28
7.76
114.4
30.86
1.31
Canadian Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.39
Australian Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.54
New Zealand Dollar . . . . . . . . . . .
7.75
Hong Kong Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . .
121.9
Japanese Yen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Taiwan Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . .
32.13
Korean Won . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,069.4 1,028.7 1,025.7 1,090.4 1,104.2 1,100.2 1,173.7
1.40
Singapore Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16.51
Mexican Peso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.32
Chinese Yuan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.09
Malaysian Ringitt . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46.22
Philippine Peso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35.40
Thailand Baht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Euro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.90
Colombian Peso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,006.0 1,912.9 1,908.4 2,169.8 2,483.7 2,504.0 2,970.6
Indonesia Rupiah . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.27
13.23
6.10
3.30
44.84
32.63
0.73
1.36
14.97
6.24
3.63
44.44
32.62
0.89
1.30
13.88
6.15
3.36
44.78
32.72
0.80
1.25
13.12
6.16
3.19
43.80
32.10
0.75
1.25
12.99
6.23
3.23
44.12
32.46
0.73
1.34
15.36
6.20
3.66
44.71
33.36
0.90
1.34
1.39
1.50
7.75
121.5
32.66
1,158.5
1.41
16.79
6.40
4.28
46.95
35.83
0.92
3,072.5
* 13,743.19
*
*
*
*
*
*
* USANA operations had not commenced during the period indicated.
Interest Rate Risks. As of January 2, 2016, we had no outstanding debt, and therefore, we had
no direct exposure to interest rate risk. On February 26, 2016, we had an outstanding balance of
$63.0 million on our line of credit, with a weighted-average interest rate of 1.3%. This interest rate is
computed at the bank’s Prime Rate, or LIBOR, adjusted by features specified in our Credit
Agreement, with fixed rate term options up to six months. The annual impact on after-tax expense of a
100-basis-point increase in the interest rate on the above balance would not materially affect our
earnings. If, however, we are unable to meet the covenants in our Credit Agreement, we would be
required to renegotiate the term of the credit under the Credit Agreement, including the interest rate.
There can be no assurance that any renegotiated terms of credit would not materially impact our
earnings.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The Financial Statements and Supplementary Data required by this Item are set forth at the pages
indicated at Item 15 below.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information that
is required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and
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reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is
accumulated and communicated to management, including our Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding any required disclosure.
In designing and evaluating these disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any
controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable
assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to
apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and
procedures.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal
Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rule 13a- 15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, the
Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and
procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance as of January 2, 2016.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over
financial reporting, (as defined in Rule 13a- 15(f) under the Exchange Act). The Company’s internal
control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external purposes in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting
includes those policies and procedures that:
(cid:127) Pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;
(cid:127) Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded, as necessary, to permit preparation
of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that
receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with
authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and
(cid:127) Provide reasonable assurance regarding the prevention or timely detection of any unauthorized
acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the
risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of
compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer,
assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of January 2,
2016. In making this assessment, management used the criteria that have been set forth by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—
Integrated Framework (2013). Based on its assessment, using those criteria, management concluded
that, as of January 2, 2016, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.
The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, as of January 2, 2016,
has been audited by KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their
report which appears herein.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
quarter ended January 2, 2016, that have materially affected or that are reasonably likely to materially
affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.:
We have audited USANA Health Sciences, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of
January 2, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). USANA Health
Sciences, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial
reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting,
included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based
on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained
in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over
financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the
design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also
included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal
control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are
recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only
in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject
to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree
of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, USANA Health Sciences, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective
internal control over financial reporting as of January 2, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal
Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO).
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of
comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended January 2, 2016, and our report dated March 1, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on
those consolidated financial statements.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Salt Lake City, Utah
March 1, 2016
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Item 9B. Other Information
None.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
PART III
The information for this Item is incorporated by reference to the definitive proxy statement to be
filed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information for this Item is incorporated by reference to the definitive proxy statement to be
filed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
The information for this Item is incorporated by reference to the definitive proxy statement to be
filed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information for this Item is incorporated by reference to the definitive proxy statement to be
filed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information for this Item is incorporated by reference to the definitive proxy statement to be
filed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act.
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Form:
1.
Financial Statements
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-6
2.
Financial Statement Schedules.
For the years ended December 28, 2013, January 3, 2015, and January 2, 2016
Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
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3. Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
Description
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Current
Report on Form 8-K, filed April 25, 2006)
3.2 Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 25, 2006)
4.1
Specimen Stock Certificate for Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Registration
Statement on Form 10, File No. 0-21116, effective April 16, 1993)
10.1 USANA Health Sciences, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference
to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 25, 2006)*
10.2 Form of Stock Option Agreement for award of non-statutory stock options to employees
under the USANA Health Sciences, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Award Plan (incorporated
by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 26, 2006)*
10.3 Form of Stock Option Agreement for award of non-statutory stock options to directors who
are not employees under the USANA Health Sciences, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Award
Plan (incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 26, 2006)*
10.4 Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for award of incentive stock options to
employees under the USANA Health Sciences, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Award Plan
(incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 26, 2006)*
10.5 Form of Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights Award Agreement for award of stock-
settled stock appreciation rights to employees under the USANA Health Sciences, Inc. 2006
Equity Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K,
filed April 26, 2006)*
10.6 Form of Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights Award Agreement for award of stock-
settled stock appreciation rights to directors who are not employees under the USANA
Health Sciences, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference to
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 26, 2006)*
10.7 Form of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement for grants of deferred stock units to
directors who are not employees under the USANA Health Sciences, Inc. 2006 Equity
Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
April 26, 2006)*
10.8 Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and its directors (incorporated
by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 24, 2006)*
10.9 Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and certain of its officers
(Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 8-K, filed May 24, 2006)*
10.10
Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 16, 2010, among USANA Health
Sciences, Inc., Petlane, Inc., Yaolan Ltd., and BabyCare Holdings Ltd. (Incorporated by
Reference to Report on Form 8-K, filed August 16, 2010)
10.11 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 27, 2011 (Incorporated by
reference to Report on Form 8-K, filed April 28, 2011)
10.12 Form of Executive Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure and Non-Solicitation Agreement
(incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended
October 1, 2011, filed November 9, 2011)*
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Exhibit
Number
10.13
Separation and Release of Claims Agreement dated as of December 21, 2012 by and
between USANA Health Sciences, Inc. and Roy Truett (incorporated by reference to
Report on Form 8-K/A, filed December 26, 2012)*
Description
10.14 Amendment to Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure and Non-Solicitation Agreement dated as of
December 21, 2012 by and between USANA Health Sciences, Inc. and Roy Truett
(incorporated by reference to Report on Form 8-K/A, filed December 26, 2012)*
10.15 Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 18, 2013
(Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 8-K, filed July 23, 2013)
10.16 USANA Health Sciences, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference
to Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2015)
10.17 Form of Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights Award Agreement for employees under
the USANA Health Sciences, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by
reference to Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2015)*
10.18 Form of Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights Award Agreement for non-employee
directors under the USANA Health Sciences, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Award Plan
(incorporated by reference to Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2015)*
10.19 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for employees under the USANA Health
Sciences, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Report on
Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2015)*
10.20 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for non-employee directors under the
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference
to Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2015)
10.21 Form of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement for grants of deferred stock units to
non-employee director under the USANA Health Sciences, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive
Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2015)
10.22
Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Amendment to
loan documents (incorporated by reference to Report on Form 8-K, filed February 23,
2016)
11.1 Computation of Net Income per Share (included in Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements)
14 Code of Ethics of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (posted on the Company’s Internet web
site at www.usanahealthsciences.com)
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Subsidiaries of the Registrant, as of February 26, 2016 (filed herewith)
23.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (KPMG LLP) (filed herewith)
31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (filed herewith)
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Exhibit
Number
Description
32.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (filed herewith)
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
* Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
SIGNATURES
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
By: /s/ DAVID A. WENTZ
David A. Wentz
Principal Executive Officer
Date: March 1, 2016
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed
below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ MYRON W. WENTZ
Myron W. Wentz, PhD
Chairman
March 1, 2016
/s/ DAVID A. WENTZ
David A. Wentz
Co-Chief Executive Officer (Principal
Executive Officer)
March 1, 2016
/s/ RONALD S. POELMAN
Ronald S. Poelman
/s/ ROBERT ANCIAUX
Robert Anciaux
/s/ JERRY G. MCCLAIN
Jerry G. McClain
/s/ GILBERT A. FULLER
Gilbert A. Fuller
Director
Director
Director
Director
March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016
/s/ PAUL A. JONES
Paul A. Jones
Chief Financial Officer (Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
March 1, 2016
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
and subsidiaries as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of
comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended January 2, 2016. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements,
we also have audited financial statement schedule II. These consolidated financial statements and
financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based
on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. and subsidiaries as of
January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each
of the years in the three-year period ended January 2, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in
relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material
respects, the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States), USANA Health Sciences, Inc.’s internal control over financial
reporting as of January 2, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework
(2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO),
and our report dated March 1, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Salt Lake City, Utah
March 1, 2016
F-1
USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par value)
As of
January 3,
2015
As of
January 2,
2016
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$111,126
45,248
34,553
$143,210
66,119
34,935
Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
190,927
244,264
Property and equipment, net
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
71,164
Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangible assets, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17,941
40,952
5,933
23,667
87,982
17,432
38,269
9,844
25,446
$350,584
$423,237
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 7,779
100,926
$ 10,043
121,369
Total current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
108,705
131,412
Deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other long-term liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10,601
1,114
9,822
1,151
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.001 par value; Authorized—50,000 shares, issued and
outstanding 12,633 as of January 3, 2015 and 12,488 as of January 2, 2016 . .
Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
61,613
166,406
2,132
13
69,740
214,875
(3,776)
Total stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
230,164
280,852
$350,584
$423,237
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
F-2
USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended
2013
2014
2015
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$718,175
127,435
$790,471
140,794
$918,499
159,682
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
590,740
649,677
758,817
Operating expenses:
Associate incentives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selling, general and administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
307,820
166,208
349,044
184,531
408,160
208,995
Total operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
474,028
533,575
617,155
Earnings from operations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
116,712
116,102
141,662
Other income (expense):
Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other income (expense), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
464
(1)
(594)
(131)
500
(129)
(820)
(449)
1,116
(15)
(174)
927
Earnings before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
116,581
37,557
115,653
39,017
142,589
47,917
Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 79,024
$ 76,636
$ 94,672
Earnings per common share
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
5.77
5.56
$
$
5.80
5.60
$
$
7.44
7.18
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13,695
14,204
13,221
13,689
12,730
13,177
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Tax benefit (expense) related to foreign currency translation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 79,024
$ 76,636
$ 94,672
(1,458)
(4,492)
(9,283)
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
316
830
3,375
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1,142)
(3,662)
(5,908)
Comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 77,882
$ 72,974
$ 88,764
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Years ended December 28, 2013; January 3, 2015; and January 2, 2016
(in thousands)
Common
Stock
Shares Value
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance at December 29, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . 13,821
Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Equity-based compensation expense . . . . . . . .
Common stock repurchased and retired . . . . .
Common stock issued under equity award
(414)
plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax benefit from equity award activity . . . . . .
479
$14
$ 43,822 $ 134,800
79,024
$ 6,936
(1,142)
(13,801)
7,624
(4,284)
454
7,075
Total
$ 185,572
79,024
(1,142)
7,624
(18,085)
454
7,075
Balance at December 28, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . 13,886
14
54,691
200,023
5,794
260,522
Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Equity-based compensation expense . . . . . . . .
Common stock repurchased and retired . . . . .
Common stock issued under equity award
plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax benefit from equity award activity . . . . . .
(1,927)
(2)
674
1
Balance at January 3, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,633
Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Equity-based compensation expense . . . . . . . .
Common stock repurchased and retired . . . . .
Common stock issued under equity award
(457)
plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax benefit from equity award activity . . . . . .
312
13
76,636
(3,662)
9,805
(28,564)
(110,253)
10,969
14,712
61,613
166,406
94,672
2,132
(5,908)
11,081
(14,978)
(46,203)
12,024
76,636
(3,662)
9,805
(138,819)
10,970
14,712
230,164
94,672
(5,908)
11,081
(61,181)
—
12,024
Balance at January 2, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,488
$13
$ 69,740 $ 214,875
$(3,776)
$ 280,852
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
operating activities
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess tax benefits from equity-based payment arrangements . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax payable related to tax benefit from equity award activity . . .
Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended
2013
2014
2015
$ 79,024
$ 76,636
$ 94,672
9,044
(16)
7,624
(7,466)
814
(11,783)
(8,465)
7,075
2,790
20,252
8,810
46
9,805
(14,834)
(1,039)
1,102
(3,789)
14,712
(1,337)
15,073
9,978
3
11,081
(12,024)
(2,572)
(23,071)
(2,047)
12,024
2,481
20,941
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
98,893
105,185
111,466
Cash flows from investing activities
Additions to notes receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of investment securities held-to-maturity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maturities of investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4,942)
(8,643)
—
47
(8,051)
(4,495)
(3,871)
12,511
10
(20,421)
(1,580)
—
—
185
(23,729)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(21,589)
(16,266)
(25,124)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from equity awards exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess tax benefits from equity-based payment arrangements . . . . . . . . . .
Repurchase of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Borrowings on line of credit
Payments on line of credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
454
7,466
(18,085)
—
—
10,970
14,834
(138,819)
30,000
(30,000)
—
12,024
(61,181)
—
—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(10,165)
(113,015)
(49,157)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(635)
(2,121)
(5,101)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . .
66,504
(26,217)
32,084
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70,839
137,343
111,126
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$137,343
$ 111,126
$143,210
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
1
26,952
$
136
26,955
$
15
35,782
Non-cash investing activities:
Credits on notes receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued purchases of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
198
—
720
1,805
966
6,863
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. develops and manufactures high-quality nutritional and personal
care products that are sold internationally through a global network marketing system, which is a form
of direct selling. The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts and operations of
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the ‘‘Company’’ or
‘‘USANA’’) in two geographic regions: Asia Pacific, and Americas and Europe. Asia Pacific is further
divided into three sub-regions: Greater China, Southeast Asia Pacific, and North Asia. Greater China
includes Hong Kong, Taiwan and China; Southeast Asia Pacific includes Australia, New Zealand,
Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia; North Asia includes Japan, and South
Korea. Americas and Europe includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, the United
Kingdom, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Principles of consolidation and basis of presentation
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts and operations of
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounting and reporting policies of the
Company conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
(‘‘US GAAP’’).
Use of estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant
estimates for the Company relate to revenue recognition, inventory obsolescence, goodwill and other
intangible assets, equity-based compensation, and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. These estimates may be adjusted as more current information becomes available, and any
adjustment could be significant.
Fiscal year
The Company operates on a 52-53 week year, ending on the Saturday closest to December 31.
Fiscal years 2013 and 2015, were 52-week years. Fiscal year 2014 was a 53-week year. Fiscal year 2013
covered the period December 30, 2012 to December 28, 2013 (hereinafter 2013). Fiscal year 2014
covered the period December 29, 2013 to January 3, 2015 (hereinafter 2014). Fiscal year 2015 covered
the period January 4, 2015 to January 2, 2016 (hereinafter 2015).
Fair value measurements
The Company measures at fair value certain of its financial and non-financial assets and liabilities
by using a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair
value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, essentially an exit price,
based on the highest and best use of the asset or liability. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
(cid:127) Level 1 inputs are quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that
are accessible at the measurement date.
(cid:127) Level 2 inputs are from other than quoted market prices included in Level 1 that are observable
for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
(cid:127) Level 3 inputs are unobservable and are used to measure fair value in situations where there is
little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
As of January 3, 2015 and January 2, 2016, the following financial assets and liabilities were
measured at fair value on a recurring basis using the type of inputs shown:
Money market funds included in cash
equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$4,833
$4,833
$—
$—
Fair Value Measurements
Using
Inputs
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
January 3,
2015
Fair Value Measurements
Using
Inputs
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
January 2,
2016
Money market funds included in cash
equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$14,460
$14,460
$—
$—
There were no transfers of financial assets or liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 inputs for the
years ended 2014 and 2015.
The majority of the Company’s non-financial assets, which include goodwill, intangible assets, and
property and equipment, are not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if
certain triggering events occur (or tested at least annually for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles)
such that a non-financial asset is required to be evaluated for impairment, an impairment charge is
recorded to reduce the carrying value to the fair value, if the carrying value exceeds the fair value. For
the years ended 2013, 2014, and 2015, there were no non-financial assets measured at fair value on a
non-recurring basis.
Fair value of financial instruments
At January 3, 2015 and January 2, 2016, the Company’s financial instruments include cash
equivalents, accounts receivable, restricted cash, notes receivable, and accounts payable. The recorded
values of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, restricted cash, and accounts payable approximate their
fair values, based on their short-term nature. The carrying value of the notes receivable approximate
fair value because the variable interest rates in the notes reflect current market rates.
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Translation of foreign currencies
The functional currency of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries is the local currency of their country
of domicile. Assets and liabilities of the foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at
month-end exchange rates. Revenue and expense accounts are translated at the weighted-average rates
for the monthly accounting period to which they relate. Equity accounts are translated at historical
rates. Foreign currency translation adjustments are accumulated as a component of other
comprehensive income. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in the ‘‘Other,
net’’ component of Other income (expense) in the Company’s consolidated statements of
comprehensive income.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or
less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents as of January 3, 2015 and
January 2, 2016 consisted primarily of money market fund investments, and amounts receivable from
credit card processors.
Amounts receivable from credit card processors are considered cash equivalents because they are
both short-term and highly liquid in nature and are typically converted to cash within three days of the
sales transaction. Amounts receivable from credit card processors as of January 3, 2015 and January 2,
2016 totaled $6,209 and $12,516, respectively.
Restricted Cash
The Company is required to maintain cash deposits with banks in certain subsidiary locations for
various operating purposes. The most significant of these cash deposits relates to a deposit held at a
bank in China, the balance of which was $3,222 as of January 3, 2015, and $3,080 as of January 2, 2016.
This deposit is required for the application of direct sales licenses by the Ministry of Commerce and
the State Administration for Industry & Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, and will
continue to be restricted during the periods while the Company holds these licenses. Restricted cash is
included in the ‘‘Other assets’’ line item in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using a standard costing
system which approximates the first-in, first-out method. The components of inventory cost include raw
materials, labor, and overhead. Market value is determined using various assumptions with regard to
excess or slow-moving inventories, non-conforming inventories, expiration dates, current and future
product demand, production planning, and market conditions. A change in any of these variables could
result in an adjustment to inventory.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The Company
maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses inherent in its accounts receivable
portfolio. In establishing the required allowance, management considers historical losses adjusted to
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
take into account current market conditions and our customers’ financial condition, the amount of
receivables in dispute, and the current receivables aging and current payment patterns. The Company
reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts regularly. Account balances are charged off against the
allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is
considered remote. Accounts Receivable is included in ‘‘Prepaid expenses and other current assets’’ line
item in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Income taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method, which requires
recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of the
differences between the financial statement assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates that are expected to apply to
taxable income in the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or
settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income
in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax expense or benefit is the result of changes
in deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company evaluates the probability of realizing the future
benefits of its deferred tax assets and provides a valuation allowance for the portion of any deferred tax
assets where the likelihood of realizing an income tax benefit in the future does not meet the
‘‘more-likely-than-not’’ criteria for recognition. The Company recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax
positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the
taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the
financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater
than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. The Company recognizes
interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income taxes. Deferred taxes are not
provided on the portion of undistributed earnings of subsidiaries outside of the United States when
these earnings are considered indefinitely reinvested.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Maintenance, repairs, and renewals, which neither
materially add to the value of the property nor appreciably prolong its life, are charged to expense as
incurred. Depreciation is provided in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to
operations over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. The straight-line method of depreciation
and amortization is followed for financial statement purposes. Leasehold improvements are amortized
over the shorter of the life of the respective lease or the useful life of the improvements. Property and
equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances exist that indicate
the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When property and equipment are retired or
otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any
resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations for the respective period.
Notes receivable
Notes receivable consists primarily of a secured loan to a third-party supplier of the Company’s
nutrition bars and are included in the ‘‘Other assets’’ line item in the Company’s consolidated balance
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
sheets. The Company has extended non-revolving credit to this supplier to allow them to acquire
equipment that is necessary to manufacture the USANA nutrition bars. This relationship provides
improved supply chain stability for USANA and creates a mutually beneficial relationship between the
parties. Notes receivable are valued at their unpaid principal balance plus any accrued but unpaid
interest, which approximates fair value. Interest accrues at an annual interest rate of LIBOR plus 400
basis points. The note has a maturity date of February 1, 2024 and will be repaid by a combination of
cash payments and credits for the manufacture of USANA’s nutrition bars. Manufacturing credits
applied during 2014 and 2015 were $720 and $966, respectively. There is no prepayment penalty. Notes
receivable from this supplier as of January 3, 2015, and January 2, 2016, were $8,519, and $8,339,
respectively.
The third-party supplier is considered to be a variable interest entity; however, the Company is not
the primary beneficiary due to the inability to direct the activities that most significantly affect the
third-party supplier’s economic performance. The Company does not absorb a majority of the third-
party supplier’s expected losses or returns. Consequentially, the financial information of the third-party
supplier is not consolidated. The maximum exposure to loss as a result of the Company’s involvement
with the third-party supplier is limited to the carrying value of the note receivable due from the third-
party supplier.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair market value of identifiable net
assets of acquired companies. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is tested at the reporting unit level
at least annually for impairment or more frequently if triggering events or changes in circumstances
indicate impairment. Initially, qualitative factors are considered to determine whether it is more likely
than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Some of these
qualitative factors may include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, a change
in financial performance, entity-specific events, a sustained decrease in share price, and consideration
of the difference between the fair value and carrying amount of a reporting unit as determined in the
most recent quantitative assessment. If, through this qualitative assessment, the conclusion is made that
it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, a two-step
quantitative impairment analysis is performed. The first step involves estimating the fair value of a
reporting unit using widely-accepted valuation methodologies including the income and market
approaches, which requires the use of estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions
include revenue growth rates, discounts rates, and determination of appropriate market comparables. If
the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the second step of the impairment
test is performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss. In the second step, the implied fair
value of the goodwill is estimated as the fair value of the reporting unit as determined in step one, less
fair values of all other net tangible and intangible assets of the reporting unit determined in a manner
similar to a purchase price allocation. If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its implied fair
value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, not to exceed the carrying
amount of the goodwill. During 2013, 2014, and 2015, no impairment of goodwill was recorded.
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Intangible assets
Intangible assets represent long-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired in connection
with the purchase of the Company’s China subsidiary in 2010. Long-lived intangible assets are
amortized over their related useful lives, using a straight-line or accelerated method consistent with the
underlying expected future cash flows related to the specific intangible asset. Long-lived intangible
assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances exist that indicate the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When indicators of impairment exist, an estimate
of undiscounted net cash flows is used in measuring whether the carrying amount of the asset or
related asset group is recoverable. Measurement of the amount of impairment, if any, is based upon
the difference between the asset group’s carrying value and estimated fair value. Fair value is
determined through various valuation techniques, including market and income approaches as
considered necessary.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized; however, they are tested at least annually for
impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances exist that may indicate
impairment. Initially, qualitative factors are considered to determine whether it is more likely than not
that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. If, through this
qualitative assessment, the conclusion is made that it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived
intangible asset’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment analysis is
performed by comparing the indefinite-lived intangible asset’s book value to its estimated fair value.
The fair value for indefinite-lived intangible assets is determined through various valuation techniques,
including market and income approaches as considered necessary. The amount of any impairment is
measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the impaired asset.
During 2013, 2014, and 2015, no impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets was recorded.
Self insurance
The Company is self-insured, up to certain limits, for employee group health claims. The Company
has purchased stop-loss insurance on both an individual and an aggregate basis, which will reimburse
the Company for individual claims in excess of $125 and aggregate claims that are greater than 100%
of projected claims. A liability is accrued for all unpaid claims. Total expense under this self insurance
program was $5,281, $7,019 and $7,287 in 2013, 2014 and 2015, respectively.
Common stock and additional paid-in capital
The Company records cash that it receives upon the exercise of equity awards by crediting
common stock and additional paid-in capital. The Company received $454, and $10,970 in cash
proceeds from the exercise of equity awards in 2013 and 2014, respectively. There were no cash
proceeds from the exercise of equity awards in 2015. The Company also realizes an income tax benefit
from the exercise of certain equity awards.
Upon exercise, the related deferred tax assets are reversed and the difference between the
deferred tax assets and the realized tax benefit creates a tax windfall or shortfall that increases or
decreases the additional paid-in capital pool (‘‘APIC Pool’’). If the APIC Pool is reduced to zero,
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
additional shortfalls are treated as a current tax expense. The total tax benefit recorded in additional
paid-in capital was $7,075, $14,712, and $12,024, in 2013, 2014, and 2015, respectively.
The Company has a stock repurchase plan in place that has been authorized by the Board of
Directors. As of January 2, 2016, $100,000 was available to repurchase shares under this plan. The
Company expended $18,085, $138,819, and $61,181 to repurchase and retire shares during 2013, 2014,
and 2015, respectively. The excess of the repurchase price over par value is allocated between
additional paid-in capital and retained earnings on a pro-rata basis. There currently is no expiration
date on the remaining approved repurchase amount and no requirement for future share repurchases.
Revenue recognition and deferred revenue
Revenue is recognized at the estimated point of delivery of the merchandise, at which point the
risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer. Revenue is realizable when the following
four criteria are met: persuasive evidence of a sale arrangement exists, delivery of the product has
occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and payment is reasonably assured.
The Company receives payment, primarily via credit card, for the sale of products at the time
customers place orders. Sales and related fees such as shipping and handling, net of applicable sales
discounts, are recorded as revenue when the product is delivered and when title and the risk of
ownership passes to the customer. Payments received for undelivered products are recorded as deferred
revenue and are included in other current liabilities. Deferred revenue is recognized at the estimated
point of delivery of the merchandise. On the occasion that will-call orders are not picked up by
customers, we periodically assess the likelihood that customers will exercise their contractual right to
pick up orders and recognize revenue when the likelihood is estimated to be remote. Certain incentives
offered on the sale of our products, including sales discounts, are classified as a reduction of revenue.
Sales discounts earned under USANA’s initial order reward program are considered part of a multiple
element revenue arrangement and accordingly are deferred when the first order is placed and
recognized as customers place their subsequent two Auto Orders. A provision for product returns and
allowances is recorded and is based on historical experience. Additionally, the Company collects an
annual account renewal fee from Associates that is deferred upon receipt and is recognized as income
on a straight-line basis over the subsequent twelve-month period.
Taxes that have been assessed by governmental authorities and that are directly imposed on
revenue-producing transactions between the Company and its customers, including sales, use, value-
added, and some excise taxes, are presented on a net basis in the consolidated statements of
comprehensive income (excluded from net sales).
Product return policy
All first-time product orders that are returned within the first 30 days following purchase are
refunded at 100% of the sales price. After the first order, all other returned product that is unused and
resalable is refunded up to one year from the date of purchase at 100% of the sales price. This
standard policy differs slightly in a few of our international markets due to the regulatory environment
in those markets. According to the terms of the Associate agreement, return of product where the
purchase amount exceeds one hundred dollars and was not damaged at the time of receipt by the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Associate may result in cancellation of the Associate’s distributorship. Depending upon the conditions
under which product was returned, customers may either receive a refund based on their original form
of payment, or credit on account for a product exchange. Product returns totaled approximately 0.9%
of net sales in 2013, 0.8% of net sales in 2014, and 0.6% of net sales in 2015.
Shipping and handling costs
The Company’s shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales for all periods presented.
Associate incentives
Associate incentives expenses include all forms of commissions, and other incentives paid to our
Associates, less commissions paid to Associates on personal purchases, which are considered a sales
discount and are reported as a reduction to net sales.
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses include wages and benefits, depreciation and
amortization, rents and utilities, Associate event costs, advertising and professional fees, marketing, and
research and development expenses.
Equity-based compensation
The Company records compensation expense in the financial statements for equity-based awards
based on the grant date fair value and an estimate of forfeitures derived from historical experience.
Equity-based compensation expense is recognized under the straight-line method over the period that
service is provided, which is generally the vesting term. Further information regarding equity awards
can be found in Note J—Equity-Based Compensation.
Advertising
Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred and are presented as part of selling, general
and administrative expense. Advertising expense totaled $3,650 in 2013, $4,942 in 2014 and $13,766 in
2015.
Research and development
Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred and are presented as part of
selling, general and administrative expense. Research and development expense totaled $5,083 in 2013,
$5,128 in 2014 and $6,420 in 2015.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per common share (EPS) are based on the weighted-average number of common
shares that were outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per common share include the effect
of potentially dilutive common shares calculated using the treasury stock method, which include
in-the-money, equity-based awards that have been granted but have not been issued.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (‘‘FASB’’) issued an Accounting Standard
Update (‘‘ASU’’) No. 2014-09, ‘‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).’’ ASU 2014-09
includes a five-step process by which entities will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or
services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled
in exchange for those goods or services. The standard also will require enhanced disclosures to enable
users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and
cash flows arising from contracts with customers. In July 2015, the FASB announced a decision to defer
the effective date of this ASU. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods
beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for annual and interim reporting
periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact
ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, ‘‘Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to
the Consolidation Analysis’’. This standard modifies existing consolidation guidance for reporting
companies that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities.
ASU 2015-02 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after
December 15, 2015, and requires either a retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to
adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2015-02 will have on its consolidated
financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, ‘‘Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—
Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing
Arrangement’’. This ASU provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing
arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license,
then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with
the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a
software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The ASU is
effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is
permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition
method. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2015-05 will have on its consolidated
financial statements.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, ‘‘Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the
Measurement of Inventory’’. For entities that do not measure inventory using the last-in, first-out or
retail inventory method, ASU 2015-11 changes the measurement principle for inventory from the lower
of cost or market to lower of cost and net realizable value, where net realizable value is the estimated
selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion,
disposal and transportation. The ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning
after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2015-11 will have on its
consolidated financial statements.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, ‘‘Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet
Classification of Deferred Taxes’’. The ASU requires entities with a classified balance sheet to present
all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted at the beginning of an
interim or annual period and requires either a prospective or retrospective approach to adoption. The
Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2015-17 will have on its consolidated financial
statements.
NOTE B—INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
Raw materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finished goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$15,127
7,545
22,576
$22,529
8,701
34,889
January 3,
2015
January 2,
2016
NOTE C—PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following:
$45,248
$66,119
January 3,
2015
January 2,
2016
Prepaid insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other prepaid expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal income taxes receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous receivables, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 1,507
3,094
7,370
3,656
3,618
9,683
5,625
$ 1,727
3,862
7,080
4,704
3,305
9,674
4,583
$34,553
$34,935
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE D—INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit) included in income from net earnings consists of the following:
Year ended
2013
2014
2015
Current
Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$26,233
94
9,626
$22,362
1,056
16,265
$17,492
464
32,198
Total Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35,953
39,683
50,154
Deferred
Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5,507
(5)
(3,898)
(1,096)
(43)
473
(5,220)
(155)
3,138
Total Deferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,604
(666)
(2,237)
$37,557
$39,017
$47,917
The income tax provision, as reconciled to the tax computed at the federal statutory rate of 35%
for 2013, 2014, and 2015, is as follows:
Federal income taxes at statutory rate . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
. . . . . . .
Qualified production activities deduction . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign rate differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U.S. research credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All other, net
Year ended
2013
2014
2015
$40,803
102
(1,700)
(890)
(206)
(552)
$40,479
653
(887)
(603)
(293)
(332)
$49,906
670
(952)
(461)
(425)
(821)
$37,557
$39,017
$47,917
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE D—INCOME TAXES (Continued)
The significant categories of deferred taxes are as follows:
January 3,
2015
January 2,
2016
Deferred tax assets
Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accruals not currently deductible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net operating losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 3,024
4,427
2,822
10,107
526
—
4,543
$ 3,341
5,892
4,476
9,283
110
988
3,428
Gross deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25,449
(526)
27,518
(607)
Net deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24,923
26,911
Deferred tax liabilities
Depreciation/amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6,171)
(1,994)
(1,431)
(10,107)
(5,473)
(6,137)
—
(1,566)
(9,283)
(4,663)
Gross deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(25,176)
(21,649)
Net deferred taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
(253) $ 5,262
The Components of deferred taxes, net on a jurisdiction basis are as follows:
Net current deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net current deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 9,683
5,933
(5,268)
(10,601)
$ 9,674
9,844
(4,434)
(9,822)
Net deferred taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
(253)
$ 5,262
January 3,
2015
January 2,
2016
At January 2, 2016, the Company had foreign operating loss carry forwards of approximately $384.
If these operating losses are not used, a portion of them will begin to expire in 2017. A valuation
allowance of $110 has been placed on these foreign operating loss carry forwards. The valuation
allowance is determined using a more likely than not realization criteria and is based upon all available
positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of temporary differences. A future increase or
decrease in the current valuation allowance is not expected to impact the income tax provision due to
the Company’s ability to fully utilize foreign tax credits associated with taxable income in these
jurisdictions.
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE D—INCOME TAXES (Continued)
The Company has not recognized a deferred tax liability for the undistributed earnings of certain
of its foreign operations that arose during 2015 and in prior years as the Company considers these
earnings to be indefinitely reinvested. As of January 2, 2016, the undistributed earnings of these
subsidiaries was $18,163. The repatriation of these earnings would result in a tax liability to the
Company of approximately $3,071.
The Company recognizes the impact of a tax position in the financial statements if that position is
more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. As of
January 3, 2015 and January 2, 2016, the Company had no significant unrecognized tax benefits.
From time to time, the Company is subject to federal, state, and foreign tax authority income tax
examinations. The Company remains subject to income tax examinations for each of its open tax years,
which extend back to 2012 under most circumstances. Certain taxing jurisdictions may provide for
additional open years depending upon their statutes or if an audit is on-going.
NOTE E—PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Cost of property and equipment and their estimated useful lives is as follows:
Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Laboratory and production equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound and video library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer equipment and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Furniture and fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automobiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deposits and projects in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years
39.5
5 - 7
5
3 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 5
15
January 3,
2015
January 2,
2016
$ 38,920
24,864
600
30,842
5,354
327
10,857
2,068
113,832
64,372
49,460
6,843
14,861
$ 38,242
27,027
600
34,497
5,214
385
11,591
2,052
119,608
71,030
48,578
6,360
33,043
$ 71,164
$ 87,982
Depreciation of property and equipment for the years ended 2013, 2014, and 2015 was $8,152,
$8,414, and $9,034, respectively.
NOTE F—INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test during the third quarter of 2015. The
Company performed a qualitative assessment of each reporting unit and determined that is was not
more-likely-than-not that the fair value of any reporting unit was less than its carrying amount. As a
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE F—INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)
result, the two-step goodwill impairment test was not required and no impairments of goodwill were
recognized in 2015.
The Company also performed its annual indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test during the
third quarter of 2015. The Company performed a qualitative assessment of the indefinite-lived
intangible assets and determined that is was not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of any
indefinite-lived intangible asset was less than the carrying amount. As a result, the quantitative
impairment test was not required and no impairments of indefinite-lived intangible assets were
recognized in 2015.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:
January 3,
2015
January 2,
2016
Balance at beginning of year:
Gross goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated impairment losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$18,243
—
$17,941
—
Net goodwill as of beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18,243
17,941
Goodwill acquired during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impairment loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Currency translation adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—
—
(302)
—
—
(509)
Balance as of end of year
Gross goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated impairment losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17,941
—
17,432
—
Net goodwill as of end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$17,941
$17,432
Historically, the indefinite-lived intangible assets included the BabyCare direct sales license and
BabyCare product formulas. The Company evaluates the remaining useful life of the indefinite-lived
intangible assets each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances continue to
support an indefinite useful life. During the third quarter of 2015, a process was initiated in China to
approve additional USANA products, which will limit the life of certain of the acquired BabyCare
product formulas. As a result, the product formulas intangible asset was determined to no longer have
an indefinite life. Accordingly, the Company began amortization of the product formulas intangible
asset on a straight-line basis over its estimated remaining useful life of 8 years. Upon determining that
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE F—INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)
the product formulas intangible asset no longer has an indefinite life, it was tested for impairment and
no impairment was noted.
As of January 3, 2015
Gross
carrying
amount
Accumulated
amortization
Net carrying
amount
Weighted-average
amortization
period (years)
Amortized intangible assets
Trade name and trademarks . .
$ 4,274
$(1,898)
$ 2,376
10
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Product formulas . . . . . . . . . .
Direct sales license . . . . . . . . .
9,425
29,151
38,576
$42,850
Gross
carrying
amount
9,425
29,151
38,576
$40,952
As of January 2, 2016
Accumulated
amortization
Net carrying
amount
Weighted-average
amortization
period (years)
Amortized intangible assets
Trade name and trademarks . .
Product formulas . . . . . . . . . .
$ 4,086
9,010
$(2,205)
(489)
$ 1,881
8,521
10
8
27,867
$38,269
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Direct sales license . . . . . . . . .
27,867
Estimated Amortization
Expense:
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,963
1,535
1,535
1,535
1,535
1,378
2,884
$10,402
Aggregate amortization of intangible assets for the years ended 2013, 2014, and 2015 was $897,
$431, and $900, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE G—OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other current liabilities consist of the following:
January 3,
2015
January 2,
2016
Associate incentives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued employee compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sales taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Associate promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for returns and allowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued purchases of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .
All other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 34,297
18,360
4,110
9,643
5,268
1,982
15,717
718
1,805
9,026
$ 38,852
24,489
5,561
10,109
4,434
2,712
17,637
521
6,863
10,191
$100,926
$121,369
NOTE H—LINE OF CREDIT
The Company has a $75,000 line of credit with Bank of America. Interest is computed at the
bank’s Prime Rate or LIBOR, adjusted by features specified in the Credit Agreement. The collateral
for this line of credit is the pledge of the capital stock of certain subsidiaries of the Company, set forth
in a separate pledge agreement with the bank. Part of the credit agreement is that any existing bank
guarantees are considered a reduction of the overall availability of credit and part of the covenant
calculation. This resulted in a $4,575, and $4,153 reduction in the available borrowing limit as of
January 3, 2015 and January 2, 2016, respectively, due to existing normal course of business guarantees
in certain markets. The Credit Agreement contains restrictive covenants based on adjusted EBITDA
and a debt coverage ratio.
There was no outstanding balance on this line of credit at January 3, 2015 or at January 2, 2016.
The Company will be required to pay any balance on this line of credit in full at the time of maturity
in April 2016 unless the line of credit is replaced or terms are renegotiated.
NOTE I—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
1. Operating leases
With the exception of the Company’s Salt Lake City headquarters, Australian facility, Beijing,
China and Tianjin, China facility, facilities are generally leased. Each of the facility lease agreements is
a non-cancelable operating lease generally structured with renewal options and expires prior to or
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NOTE I—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
during 2020. The Company utilizes equipment under non-cancelable operating leases, expiring through
2019. The minimum commitments under operating leases at January 2, 2016 are as follows:
Year ending
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,552
9,263
6,481
2,684
987
—
$29,967
These leases generally provide that property taxes, insurance, and maintenance expenses are the
responsibility of the Company. Such expenses are not included in the operating lease amounts outlined
in the table above or in the rent expense amounts that follow. The total rent expense for the years
ended 2013, 2014, and 2015 was approximately $9,254, $11,129, and $10,503, respectively.
The Company has other unconditional purchase obligations relating to capital projects and
advertising agreements of $14,758 that will be paid in the next year.
2. Contingencies
The Company is involved in various lawsuits, claims, and other legal matters from time to time
that arise in the ordinary course of conducting business, including matters involving our products,
intellectual property, supplier relationships, distributors, competitor relationships, employees and other
matters. The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable. The
Company has not accrued for any contingency at January 2, 2016 as the Company does not consider
any contingency to be probable nor estimable. The Company faces contingencies that are reasonably
possible to occur; however, they cannot currently be estimated. While complete assurance cannot be
given to the outcome of these proceedings, management does not currently believe that any of these
matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial
condition, liquidity or results of operations.
In August 2014, a purported shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed in the Third Judicial District
Court of Salt Lake County, State of Utah (James Robert Rawcliffe v. Robert Anciaux, et al.,) against
certain of our directors and officers. The derivative complaint, which also names USANA as a nominal
defendant but is asserted on USANA’s behalf, contains claims of breach of fiduciary duty, waste of
corporate assets and unjust enrichment against the defendant directors and officers in connection with
certain equity awards granted by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors in
February 2014. In October 2014, The Company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint and, in March
2015, the court granted that motion and dismissed the complaint without prejudice. In May 2015, the
plaintiffs filed an appeal with the Utah Supreme Court. The Supreme Court remanded The Company’s
case to the Utah Court of Appeals, which recently issued a briefing schedule for the parties. The
Company believes that the claims in the complaint are without merit and will continue to vigorously
defend this suit. The Company continues to believe, based on information currently available, that the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE I—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
final outcome of this suit will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of
operations or consolidated financial position.
3. Employee Benefit Plan
The Company sponsors an employee benefit plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue
Code. This plan covers employees who are at least 18 years of age and have met a one-month service
requirement. The Company makes a matching contribution equal to 100 percent of the first one
percent of a participant’s compensation that is contributed by the participant, and 50 percent of that
deferral that exceeds one percent of the participant’s compensation, not to exceed six percent of the
participant’s compensation, subject to the limits of ERISA. In addition, the Company may make a
discretionary contribution based on earnings. The Company’s matching contributions cliff vest at two
years of service. Contributions made by the Company to the plan in the United States for the years
ended 2013, 2014, and 2015 were $1,149, $1,324, and $1,458, respectively.
NOTE J—EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
Equity-based compensation expense for fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015 was $7,624, $9,805, and
$11,081 respectively. The related tax benefit for these periods was $2,575, $3,308, and $3,766,
respectively.
The following table shows the remaining unrecognized compensation expense on a pre-tax basis for
all types of unvested equity awards outstanding as of January 2, 2016. This table does not include an
estimate for future grants that may be issued.
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$17,856
16,744
14,024
8,889
943
$58,456
The cost above is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.4 years.
Following Company shareholder approval in May of 2015, the Company adopted its 2015 Equity
Incentive Award Plan (the ‘‘2015 Plan’’) to replace its 2006 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the ‘‘2006
Plan’’), which is set to expire in April of 2016. Similar to the 2006 Plan, the 2015 Plan allows for the
grant of various equity awards including stock-settled stock appreciation rights, stock options, deferred
stock units, and other types of equity-based awards to the Company’s officers, key employees, and
non-employee directors. Since its inception 10,000 shares had been authorized under the 2006 Plan. As
of January 2, 2016, a total of 6,920 awards had been granted under the 2006 Plan, of which 6,798 were
stock-settled stock appreciation rights, 8 were stock options, and 114 were deferred stock units. Also, as
of January 2, 2016, a total of 1,166 awards had been forfeited and added back to the number of shares
available for issuance under the 2006 Plan. No further awards will be issued under the 2006 Plan.
Under the 2015 Plan, 5,000 shares have been authorized. As of January 2, 2016, a total of 1,005 awards
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NOTE J—EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
had been issued under the 2015 Plan, all of which have been in the form of stock-settled stock
appreciation rights. Of the 1,005 awards issued under the 2015 Plan, 50 awards have been forfeited and
added back to the number of shares available for issuance under the 2015 Plan.
General terms of awards issued under the 2015 Plan are similar in nature to those issued under
the 2006 Plan. The Company’s Compensation Committee utilizes two types of vesting methods when
granting awards to officers and key employees based upon the nature of the grant. Awards granted to
officers and key employees upon hire or promotion to such a position will generally vest 20% each year
on the anniversary of the grant date and expire five and one-half years from the date of grant. Awards
granted as a supplement to existing equity awards held by officers and key employees vest each year
beginning on the first grant date anniversary following the final vesting of previous grants. The
expiration of these supplemental awards is generally within 12 months following the last vest date of
such award. Awards of stock options and stock-settled stock appreciation rights to be granted to
non-employee directors generally vest 25% each quarter, commencing on the first vest date anniversary
following the final vesting of the previous award. The expiration of these awards is generally within
12 months following the last vest date of the previous award. Awards of deferred stock units are
full-value shares at the date of grant, vesting over the periods of service, and do not have expiration
dates. Beginning in 2015, new grants of stock-settled stock appreciation rights became subject to a
mandatory post-vesting holding requirement of 10% of the shares derived upon exercise for the sooner
of five years following the exercise or at such time the grantee no longer qualifies as a participant
under the Plan. As a result of this requirement, the Company has included an illiquidity discount in the
fair value calculation of these awards.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of its equity
awards. The weighted-average fair value, net of illiquidity discount, of stock-settled stock appreciation
rights that were granted in 2013, 2014, and 2015 was $17.59, $18.91, and $46.99, respectively.
Following is a table that includes the weighted-average assumptions that the Company used to
calculate fair value of equity awards that were granted during the periods indicated. Deferred stock
units are full-value shares at the date of grant and have been excluded from the table below.
Year ended
2013
2014
2015
Expected volatility(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Risk-free interest rate(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected life(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected dividend yield(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted-average exercise price(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41.9%
0.7%
40.2%
1.2%
44.0%
1.3%
3.9 yrs.
3.6 yrs.
3.8 yrs.
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
$ 53.83
$ 60.61
$ 135.41
(1) The Company utilizes historical volatility of the trading price of its common stock.
(2) Risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve with respect to the
expected life of the award.
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(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE J—EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
(3) Depending upon the terms of the award, one of two methods will be used to calculate
expected life:
(i) a weighted-average that includes historical settlement data of the Company’s equity
awards and a hypothetical holding period, or (ii) the simplified method.
(4) The Company historically has not paid and currently has no plan to pay dividends.
(5) Exercise price is the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
A summary of the Company’s stock option and stock-settled stock appreciation right activity is as
follows:
Outstanding at January 3, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shares
1,555
1,135
(442)
(73)
—
Outstanding at January 2, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2,175
$ 49.20
135.41
37.93
102.12
—
$ 94.68
Exercisable at January 2, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
121
$ 45.26
Weighted-
average
exercise price
Weighted-
average
remaining
contractual term
Aggregate
intrinsic
value*
$82,564
$83,475
$ 9,998
2.9
3.3
1.8
* Aggregate intrinsic value is defined as the difference between the current market value at the
reporting date (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the last trading day of the
period) and the exercise price of awards that were in-the-money. The closing price of the
Company’s common stock at January 3, 2015, and January 2, 2016, was $102.28 and $127.75,
respectively.
The total intrinsic value of stock options and stock-settled stock appreciation rights exercised was
$32,837 in 2013, $51,795 in 2014, and $41,548 in 2015. The Company currently has no deferred stock
units that are nonvested.
The total fair value of equity awards that vested during fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015 was
$8,096, $7,568, and $7,184, respectively. This total fair value includes equity-based awards issued in the
form of stock-settled stock appreciation rights.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE K—SEGMENT INFORMATION
USANA operates as a direct selling company that develops, manufactures, and distributes
high-quality nutritional and personal care products that are sold through a global network marketing
system of independent distributors (‘‘Associates’’). As such, management aggregates its operating
segments into one reportable segment as management believes that the Company’s segments exhibit
similar long-term financial performance and have similar economic characteristics. Performance for a
region or market is evaluated based on sales. No single Associate accounted for 10% or more of net
sales for the periods presented. The table below summarizes the approximate percentage of total
product revenue that has been contributed by the Company’s nutritional and personal care products for
the periods indicated.
Year Ended
2013
2014
2015
USANA(cid:1) Nutritionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USANA Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sens´e—beautiful science(cid:1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80% 79% 81%
11% 13% 11%
6% 7% 7%
Selected financial information for the Company is presented for two geographic regions: Asia
Pacific, with three sub-regions under Asia Pacific, and Americas and Europe. Individual markets are
categorized into these regions as follows:
(cid:127) Asia Pacific—
(cid:127) Greater China—Hong Kong, Taiwan and China(1)
(cid:127) Southeast Asia Pacific—Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines,
Thailand, and Indonesia(2)
(cid:127) North Asia—Japan and South Korea
(cid:127) Americas and Europe—United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia(3), the United Kingdom,
France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
(1) The Company’s business in China is that of BabyCare, its wholly-owned subsidiary.
(2) The Company commenced operations in Indonesia in the fourth quarter of 2015.
(3) The Company commenced operations in Colombia at the beginning of the third quarter of 2013.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE K—SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
Selected Financial Information
Financial information, presented by geographic region is listed below:
Year Ended
2013
2014
2015
Net Sales to External Customers
Asia Pacific
Greater China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Southeast Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$271,812
155,362
29,319
$326,134
177,940
32,667
$441,284
183,828
39,751
Asia Pacific Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
456,493
536,741
664,863
Americas and Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
261,682
253,730
253,636
Consolidated Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$718,175
$790,471
$918,499
January 3,
2015
January 2,
2016
Long-lived Assets
Asia Pacific
Greater China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Southeast Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 83,471
14,175
1,621
$ 94,792
13,463
1,938
Asia Pacific Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
99,267
110,193
Americas and Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54,457
58,936
Consolidated Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$153,724
$169,129
Total Assets
Asia Pacific
Greater China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Southeast Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$154,153
38,404
5,622
$231,018
40,038
6,695
Asia Pacific Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
198,179
277,751
Americas and Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
152,405
145,486
Consolidated Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$350,584
$423,237
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE K—SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
The following table provides further information on markets representing ten percent or more of
consolidated net sales and long-lived assets, respectively:
Year Ended
2013
2014
2015
Net sales:
China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$106,710
$157,543
$132,285
$216,842
$143,669
N/A
$371,737
$141,758
N/A
Long-lived Assets:
China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 81,704
$ 53,322
$ 92,835
$ 57,797
NOTE L—QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS (Unaudited)
The following table summarizes quarterly financial information for fiscal years 2014 and 2015.
2014
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$182,401
$188,256
$191,944
$227,870
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$148,573
$153,391
$157,359
$190,354
Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 16,537
$ 19,301
$ 19,498
$ 21,300
Earnings per share:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
1.19
1.15
$
$
1.40
1.36
$
$
1.51
1.47
$
$
1.75
1.65
2015
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$219,378
$233,244
$233,292
$232,585
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$181,014
$193,155
$192,244
$192,404
Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 19,680
$ 25,416
$ 25,609
$ 23,967
Earnings per share:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
1.56
1.50
$
$
1.99
1.92
$
$
1.99
1.92
$
$
1.89
1.83
NOTE M—EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for each
period. Shares that have been repurchased and retired during the periods specified below have been
included in the calculation of the number of weighted-average shares that are outstanding for the
calculation of basic earnings per share based on the time they were outstanding in any period. Diluted
earnings per common share are based on shares that are outstanding (computed under basic EPS) and
on potentially dilutive shares. Shares that are included in the diluted earnings per share calculations
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE M—EARNINGS PER SHARE (Continued)
under the treasury stock method include equity awards that are in-the-money but have not yet been
exercised.
The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used to calculate basic
earnings per share and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated:
Year Ended
2013
2014
2015
Net earnings available to common shareholders . . . . . .
$79,024
$76,636
$94,672
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic .
13,695
13,221
12,730
Dilutive effect of in-the-money equity awards . . . . . . .
509
468
447
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted
14,204
13,689
13,177
Earnings per common share from net earnings—basic .
Earnings per common share from net earnings—
diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
5.77
5.56
$
$
5.80
5.60
$
$
7.44
7.18
Equity awards for the following shares were not included in the computation of diluted EPS due to
the fact that their effect would be anti-dilutive:
Year Ended
2013
2014
2015
344
287
393
During the years ended 2013, 2014, and 2015, the Company repurchased and retired 414 shares for
$18,085, 1,927 shares for $138,819, and 457 shares for $61,181, respectively, under the Company’s share
repurchase plan. The excess of the repurchase price over par value is allocated between additional
paid-in capital and retained earnings on a pro-rata basis. The purchase of shares under this plan
reduces the number of shares outstanding in the above calculations.
NOTE N—RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company’s Founder and Chairman of the Board, Myron W. Wentz, PhD is the sole beneficial
owner of the largest shareholder of the Company, Gull Global, Ltd. As of January 2, 2016, Gull
Global, Ltd. owned 51.39% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. Dr. Wentz devotes much
of his personal time, expertise, and resources to a number of business and professional activities
outside of USANA. The most significant of these is the Sanoviv Medical Institute, which is a unique,
fully integrated health and wellness center located near Rosarito, Mexico that Dr. Wentz founded in
1998. Dr. Wentz’s private entity, Sanoviv S.A. de C.V. (‘‘Sanoviv’’), contracts with Medicis, S.C.
(‘‘Medicis’’), an entity that is owned and operated independently of Dr. Wentz, to conduct the
operations of the Sanoviv Medical Institute. Sanoviv leases the medical building to Medicis and Medicis
carries out all of the operations of the medical institute, which include employing all of the medical
and healthcare professionals who provide services at the medical institute. The Medicis medical and
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(in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE N—RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)
healthcare professionals possess expertise in the fields of human health, digestive health, nutritional
medicine, lifestyle medicine and other medical fields that are important to USANA.
Medicis performs research and development of novel product formulations for future development
and production by USANA, and they also perform research and development of improvements in
existing USANA product formulations. In addition to providing contract research services, Medicis
provides physicians and other medical staff to speak at USANA Associate events. Finally, Medicis
performs health assessments and physical examinations for the Company’s Executives. In consideration
for these services, USANA paid Medicis $381 in 2013, $239 in 2014, and $383 in 2015. The Company’s
agreements with Medicis were approved by the Audit Committee in advance of the Company’s entry
into the agreements. USANA’s collaboration with Medicis is terminable at will by USANA at any time,
without any continuing commitment by USANA.
NOTE O—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to January 2, 2016, and through February 26, 2016, the Company repurchased and
retired 553 shares of common stock for $64,610, at an average market price of $116.82 per share.
On February 19, 2016, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
(‘‘Credit Agreement’’), which among other things, extends the term of the Credit Agreement to
April 27, 2021. The Credit Agreement also increases the amount the Company may borrow under the
credit facility from $75,000 to up to $125,000, through October 31, 2016. On November 1, 2016, the
amount the Company may borrow under the Credit Agreement will revert to $75,000 for the term of
the agreement. The only other modification to Credit Agreement was an increase in the Company’s
consolidated rolling four-quarter adjusted EBITDA covenant from $60,000 to equal to or greater than
$100,000.
Subsequent to January 2, 2016, the Company made draws on its line of credit, and on February 26,
2016, the Company had an outstanding balance of $63,000 on this line of credit, with a weighted
average rate of 1.27%. The Company will be required to pay any balance on this line of credit in full at
the time of maturity in April 2021 unless the line of credit is replaced or terms are renegotiated.
F-30
USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(in thousands)
Balance at
beginning of
period
Charged to costs
and expenses
Charged to
other accounts
Deductions
Balance at
end of period
Description
December 28, 2013
Allowance for sales returns . . . .
Allowance for doubtful accounts .
Valuation allowance—deferred
717
1,808
tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,598
January 3, 2015
Allowance for sales returns . . . .
Allowance for doubtful accounts .
Valuation allowance—deferred
591
1,880
tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
530
January 2, 2016
Allowance for sales returns . . . .
Allowance for doubtful accounts .
Valuation allowance—deferred
718
1,788
tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
526
44
98
—
194
26
—
49
162
81
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
170
26
1,068
67
118
4
246
14
—
591
1,880
530
718
1,788
526
521
1,936
607
F-31
SUBSIDIARIES
EXHIBIT 21
Set forth below is a list of all active subsidiaries of the Registrant, the state or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization of each, and the names under which subsidiaries do business as of
March 1, 2016.
Name
Jurisdiction of Incorporation
USANA Canada Holding, Inc.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware
USANA Health Sciences, China, Inc.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware
USANA Health Sciences New Zealand, Inc.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware
International Holdings, Inc.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware
FMG Productions, Inc. (dba USANA Studios) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utah
UHS Essential Health Philippines, Inc.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utah
USANA Sense Company, Inc.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utah
Pet Lane Inc.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware
USANA Acquisition Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utah
USANA Canada Co.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada
USANA Australia Pty, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Australia
USANA Health Sciences (NZ) Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Zealand
USANA Hong Kong Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hong Kong
USANA Health Sciences Japan, LLC.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Japan
USANA Health Sciences Korea Ltd.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Korea
USANA Health Sciences Singapore Pte, Ltd.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Singapore
USANA Mexico S.A. de C.V.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mexico
Mercadotecnia Nutricional S de R.L. de C.V.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mexico
UHS Essential Health Malaysia SND BHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malaysia
BabyCare Holding Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utah / Cayman Islands
BabyCare Ltd.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . People’s Republic of China
Tianjin BabyCare Biological Science and Technology Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . People’s Republic of China
Tianjin Health Resources Sales Co., Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . People’s Republic of China
USANA Health Sciences (Thailand) Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thailand
USANA Health Sciences (France) SAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . France
USANA Asia Holding Ltd.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Singapore
USANA Health Sciences (Colombia) SAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colombia
PT. USANA Health Sciences Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indonesia
Except as noted above, each subsidiary listed above is doing business under its corporate name.
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
EXHIBIT 23.1
The Board of Directors
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.:
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements on Form S-8
(Nos. 333-96645, 333-128103, 333-133385, 333-174695, and 333-206070) and Form S-3 (No. 333-169946)
of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. of our reports dated March 1, 2016, with respect to the consolidated
balance sheets of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, and the
related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each
of the years in the three-year period ended January 2, 2016, and the related financial statement
schedule, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of January 2, 2016, which
reports appear in the January 2, 2016 annual report on Form 10-K of USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Salt Lake City, Utah
March 1, 2016
EXHIBIT 31.1
I, David A. Wentz, certify that:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION
1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (the
‘‘Registrant’’);
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this
report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e))
and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating
to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within
those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over
financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and
procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting
that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal
quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation
of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of
the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal
control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s
ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a
significant role in the the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 1, 2016
/s/ DAVID A. WENTZ
David A. Wentz
Principal Executive Officer
EXHIBIT 31.2
I, Paul A. Jones, certify that:
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION
1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (the
‘‘Registrant’’);
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this
report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e))
and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating
to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within
those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over
financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and
procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting
that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal
quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation
of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of
the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal
control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s
ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a
significant role in the the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 1, 2016
/s/ PAUL A. JONES
Paul A. Jones
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
EXHIBIT 32.1
The undersigned hereby certifies that the Annual Report on Form 10-K of USANA Health
Sciences, Inc. for the period ended January 2, 2016 as filed March 1, 2016 with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of The Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) and that the information contained in the Report fairly
presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of USANA Health
Sciences, Inc.
Date: March 1, 2016
/s/ DAVID A. WENTZ
David A. Wentz
Principal Executive Officer
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
EXHIBIT 32.2
The undersigned hereby certifies that the Annual Report on Form 10-K of USANA Health
Sciences, Inc. for the period ended January 2, 2016 as filed March 1, 2016 with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of The Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) and that the information contained in the Report fairly
presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of USANA Health
Sciences, Inc.
Date: March 1, 2016
/s/ PAUL A. JONES
Paul A. Jones
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
D E A R F E L L O W S H A R E H O L D E R S
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
2 0 1 5
was another exceptional year for USANA. We delivered record
sales for the 13th consecutive year and, once again, reported
our highest net earnings and earnings per share in the history
of the company. Additionally, we achieved Associate growth
future growth objectives. In addition to officially launching
of more than 20 percent, ending the year with a record
MySmartFoods during the first half of the year, we will launch
421,000 active Associates worldwide. Our results for the
another significant product during the second half of the year.
year were driven by the significant contributions from each
These new products will take USANA’s world-class products
of our Associates and employees from around the globe. As
to a new level, keeping USANA at the forefront of nutritional
always, our mission of improving the health and nutrition of
supplementation.
individuals and families throughout the world was central to
our growth and success during 2015.
During the year, we advanced our personalization strategy by
introducing our new MySmart™Foods product line through a
limited-time offer. MySmartFoods are science-based, healthy,
nutritional shakes, bars, boosters, and flavor optimizers that
provide our customers with customized healthy food options.
We look forward to officially launching these products during
the first half of 2016.
We also increased our brand recognition in 2015 by
expanding our relationship with Dr. Mehmet Oz, as a Trusted
Partner and Sponsor of The Dr. Oz Show, and by continuing
to advance our athlete sponsorship program around the
world. Under our partnership with Dr. Oz, USANA products
are regularly featured on The Dr. Oz Show.
Finally, we officially opened the doors to our 20th market,
Indonesia, in late 2015. Being the 4th most populous country
in the world, we believe that Indonesia is a key addition to
our Southeast Asia Pacific region and another excellent
opportunity for our Associates to share our best-in-class
products.
We will also make several strategic investments in our
business during the year, including:
• Targeted investement to support our new product
offerings and launches in 2016 and 2017;
• Increased research and development investment to
drive future product and technology innovation;
• Investment in our information technology systems
and infrastructure to support our growing customer
base and to further improve the experience of
doing business with USANA around the world; and
• Continued
investment
in mainland China to
support and train a rapidly growing Associate base,
shift production to our new manufacturing facility,
and enhance other operations and infrastructure
throughout this key market.
We are confident in the strength of our business around
the world and the growth strategies we have in place. We
look forward to delivering another year of record results in
2016. We thank you for your continued support and belief in
USANA’s mission.
2016 promises to be another monumental year for USANA
as we execute the next phase of product personalization and
S I N C E R E L Y ,
continue to invest in our business to support current and
DAVE WENTZ
Co-Chief Executive Officer
KEVIN GUEST
Co-Chief Executive Officer
MYRON W. WENTZ, PHD
Founder and Chairman of the Board
MYRON W. WENTZ, PHD
Chairman
ROBERT ANCIAUX
Managing Director
S.E.I. s.a.
Independent Director
GILBERT A. FULLER
Independent Director
JERRY G. MCCLAIN
Independent Director
RONALD S. POELMAN
Law Partner
Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough
Independent Director
I N D E P E N D E N T
P U B L I C A C C O U N T A N T
KPMG LLP
Salt Lake City, Utah
A N N U A L M E E T I N G
Please refer to the Proxy Statement for information regarding the
Annual Meeting.
D. RICHARD WILLIAMS
Independent Director
M A R K E T I N F O R M A T I O N
E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R S
Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (the
“NYSE”) under the symbol “USNA.” The following table contains the
reported high and low sale prices for our common stock as reported
on the NYSE for the period indicated:
DAVID A. WENTZ
Co-Chief Executive Officer
KEVIN G. GUEST
Co-Chief Executive Officer
DEBORAH WOO
President of Asia
PAUL A. JONES
Chief Financial Officer &
Chief Leadership
Development Officer
JIM BROWN
Chief Operations Officer
JAMES H. BRAMBLE
Chief Legal Officer &
Corporate Secretary
DANIEL A. MACUGA
Chief Communications Officer &
Executive Vice President of Field
Development for the Americas
DOUGLAS BRAUN
Chief Marketing Officer
2 0 1 4
2 0 1 5
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
1ST QUARTER
$78.35 $55.01
$114.99
$96.04
2ND QUARTER
$80.77 $66.51
$145.05
$112.83
3RD QUARTER
$80.86 $63.22
$176.88
$122.54
4TH QUARTER
$118.84
$71.03
$140.58 $103.35
S H A R E H O L D E R S
The approximate number of record and beneficial holders of the
Company’s common stock was 294 and 10,232 respectively, as of
March 1, 2016.
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