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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

_______________________


FORM 10-Q

 

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

pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

ofFor the Securities Exchange Act of 1934quarterly period ended March 31, 2023

 

or

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

 

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED December 31, 201For the transition period from7

to.

 

000-15701

(Commission file number)

 


NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

84-1007839

(State of incorporation)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

  

1535 Faraday DriveAve

Carlsbad, CaliforniaCA 92008

(760) 744-7340736-7700

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Registrant'sRegistrants telephone number)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

NAII

Nasdaq Stock Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI)NAI (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that NAI was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

[X]    ☒  Yes   [_]     ☐  No

 

Indicate by check mark whether NAI has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that NAI was required to submit and post such files).

[X]    ☒  Yes     [  ]  No

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Emerging Growth Company

      

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

  

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether NAI is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

[_]: ☐ Yes   [X] No

 

As of February 13, 2018, 7,429,020May 15, 2023, 6,077,213 shares of NAI's common stock were outstanding, net of 1,052,6573,232,193 treasury shares.

 

 

  

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Page

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

1

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2

Item 1.

Financial Statements

2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

46

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

57

Item 2.

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

1519

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

1924

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

25

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

2025

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

2125

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

2225

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

2225

Item 5.

Other Information

2225

Item 6.

Exhibits

2326

SIGNATURES

2427

 

 

  

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

our ability to attract and retain sufficient labor to successfully execute our business strategies and achieve our goals and objectives;

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

our ability to price our products to achieve profit margin targets, especially in the current volatile raw material and labor environment;

our ability to protect our intellectual property;

future economic and political conditions;

 

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

 

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

 

future levels of our revenue concentration risk;

the outcome of currently pending litigation, regulatory and tax matters we may become involved in, the costs associated with such matters and the effect of such matters on our business and results of operationsoperations;

 

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

the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic ("COVID-19") and certain other raw materials;external factors both within and outside of our control, on our business and results in operations including variations in our quarterly net sales, out employees, supply chain, vendors and customers;

the future adequacy and intended use of our facilities, including obtaining certifications for our new manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, CA, which began commercial production in April 2023;

 

inventories, including the adequacy of raw material and other inventory levels to meet future customer demand and the adequacy and intended use of our facilities;

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

 

current or future customer orders;

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

the adequacy of our financial reserves and allowances;

current and future economic and political conditions;

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The forward-lookingForward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report based on information available to us at that time and caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain future events, risks, and uncertainties that are or may be outside of our control. When considering forward-looking statements, you should carefully review the risks, uncertainties and other cautionary statements in this Quarterly Report as they identify certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the risks described under Item 1A of Part II and elsewhere in this QuarterlyI of our fiscal 2023 Annual Report, as well as in other reports and documents we have filed and will file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this Quarterly Report to the “Company,” “NAI,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to Natural Alternatives International, Inc. and, as applicable, Natural Alternatives International Europe S.A. (NAIE).

 

1

 

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Natural Alternatives International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

December 31,

2017

  

June 30,

2017

 
 

(Unaudited)

      

March 31,

2023

  

June 30, 2022

 

Assets

         

 

   

Current assets:

         

Cash and cash equivalents

 $28,843  $27,843  $15,560  $21,833 

Accounts receivable - less allowance for doubtful accounts of $14 at December 31, 2017 and $18 at June 30, 2017

  12,895   8,410 

Notes receivable

  1,500    

Accounts receivable – less allowance for doubtful accounts of $757 at March 31, 2023 and $3,383 at June 30, 2022

 7,611  17,422 

Inventories, net

  17,879   13,729  39,309  32,475 

Income tax receivable

     261  637  67 

Forward contracts

 911  3,144 

Prepaids and other current assets

  1,585   1,456   2,258   1,805 

Total current assets

  62,702   51,699  66,286  76,746 

Property and equipment, net

  18,733   18,136  54,757  44,573 

Deferred income taxes

  2,443   2,002 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 19,958  21,701 

Other noncurrent assets, net

  709   774   2,926   2,983 

Total assets

 $84,587  $72,611  $143,927  $146,003 
        

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

            

Current liabilities:

         

Accounts payable

 $12,182  $5,116  $10,890  $16,185 

Accrued liabilities

  2,215   1,931  1,718  2,787 

Accrued compensation and employee benefits

  1,089   1,594  3,059  3,673 

Forward contract

  2,088   422 

Customer deposits

 326  140 

Income taxes payable

  1,636   1,207  166  174 

Mortgage note payable, current portion

 309  302 

Line of credit - current

  9,100    

Total current liabilities

  19,210   10,270  25,568  23,261 
 

Long-term liability – operating leases

 20,786  22,047 

Long-term pension liability

  409   557  419  344 

Deferred rent

  551   537 

Forward contract, noncurrent

  609   99 

Income taxes payable, noncurrent

  2,950    

Deferred tax liability

 284  1,220 

Mortgage note payable, net of current portion

 9,277  9,493 

Income taxes payable, noncurrent

  987   1,118 

Total liabilities

  23,729   11,463   57,321   57,483 
        

Commitments and contingencies

        

Stockholders’ equity:

        

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

      

Common stock; $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding (net of treasury shares) 7,429,020 at December 31, 2017 and 6,937,018 at June 30, 2017

  84   79 

Commitments and contingencies (Notes E, F, and L)

       

Stockholders’ equity:

 

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

    

Common stock; $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2023 and June 30, 2022, issued and outstanding (net of treasury shares) 6,077,213 at March 31, 2023 and 6,129,611 at June 30, 2022

 91  89 

Additional paid-in capital

  23,266   22,260  31,146  30,423 

Retained earnings

  45,904   45,788  78,146  77,661 

Treasury stock, at cost, 1,052,657 shares at December 31, 2017 and 1,044,659 June 30, 2017

  (6,160

)

  (6,074

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (2,236

)

  (905

)

Total stockholders’ equity

  60,858   61,148 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 $84,587  $72,611 

Treasury stock, at cost, 3,232,193 shares at March 31, 2023 and 3,061,795 at June 30, 2022

 (22,855

)

 (21,352

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  78   1,699 

Total stockholders’ equity

  86,606   88,520 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 $143,927  $146,003 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

2

 

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Natural Alternatives International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements Ofof Income Andand Comprehensive Income

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 
 

December 31,

  

December 31,

  

March 31,

  

March 31,

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Net sales

 $33,335  $30,559  $61,409  $64,626  $32,699  $42,373  $118,121  $118,440 

Cost of goods sold

  26,713   24,064   48,417   50,462   31,323   34,980   105,160   96,220 

Gross profit

  6,622   6,495   12,992   14,164  1,376  7,393  12,961  22,220 

Selling, general and administrative

  4,341   3,382   8,828   7,515   3,864   4,119   11,422   12,317 
                 

Income from operations

  2,281   3,113   4,164   6,649 

(Loss) income from operations

  (2,488

)

  3,274   1,539   9,903 
                 

Other income (expense):

                

Other (expense) income:

 

Interest income

  304   133   554   249  12    25   

Foreign exchange (loss) gain

  (88

)

  262   (231

)

  203 

Interest expense

 (116

)

 (19

)

 (246

)

 (45

)

Foreign exchange loss

 (194

)

 (40

)

 (484

)

 (35

)

Other, net

  (14

)

  (8

)

  (13

)

  (15

)

  (2

)

  (29

)

  (18

)

  (43

)

Total other income

  202   387   310   437 

Income before income taxes

  2,483   3,500   4,474   7,086 

Provision for income taxes

  3,801   1,034   4,358   2,130 

Total other expense

  (300

)

  (88

)

  (723

)

  (123

)

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

 (2,788

)

 3,186  816  9,780 

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

  (407

)

  682   331   2,173 

Net (loss) income

 $(1,318

)

 $2,466  $116  $4,956  $(2,381

)

 $2,504  $485  $7,607 
                 

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

  (197

)

  1,242   (1,331

)

  852   (357

)

  474   (1,621

)

  1,759 
                 

Comprehensive (loss) income

 $(1,515

)

 $3,708  $(1,215

)

 $5,808  $(2,738

)

 $2,978  $(1,136

)

 $9,366 
                 

Net (loss) income per common share:

                 

Basic

 $(0.20

)

 $0.38  $0.02  $0.76  $(0.41

)

 $0.42  $0.08  $1.23 

Diluted

 $(0.20

)

 $0.37  $0.02  $0.74  $(0.41

)

 $0.41  $0.08  $1.22 
                 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

                 

Basic

  6,615,355   6,567,468   6,610,937   6,562,932  5,816,058  6,003,036  5,867,400  6,167,539 

Diluted

  6,615,355   6,683,356   6,836,567   6,665,159  5,816,058  6,041,424  5,885,116  6,216,422 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

3

 

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Natural Alternatives International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flowsof Stockholders’ Equity

Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(InDollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 
         

Cash flows from operating activities

        

Net income

 $116  $4,956 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation and amortization

  1,479   1,059 

Deferred income taxes

  306    

Non-cash sales discount

  408    

Non-cash compensation

  603   506 

Pension expense, net of contributions

  (148

)

  100 

Gain on disposal of assets

  (2

)

  (23

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable, net

  (4,485

)

  3,379 

Inventories, net

  (4,150

)

  3,701 

Prepaids and other assets

  (64

)

  42 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  6,942   (6,721

)

Accrued compensation and employee benefits

  (505

)

  (1,726

)

Forward contracts

  520   (491)

Income taxes

  3,640   255 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  4,660   5,037 
         

Cash flows from investing activities

        

Purchases of property and equipment

  (2,095

)

  (3,362

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

  21   24 

Issuance of notes receivable

  (1,500

)

   

Net cash used in investing activities

  (3,574

)

  (3,338

)

         

Cash flows from financing activities

        

Repurchase of common stock

  (86

)

  (84

)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (86

)

  (84

)

         

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

  1,000   1,615 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  27,843   19,747 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $28,843  $21,362 
         

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

        

Cash paid during the period for:

        

Interest

 $  $ 

Taxes

 $422  $1,897 

Disclosure of non-cash activities:

        

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

 $(1,331

)

 $852 
  

Common Stock

  

Additional
Paid-in

  

Retained

  

Treasury Stock

  

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive

     
  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Income (Loss)

  

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2022

  9,191,406  $89  $30,890  $80,527   3,177,160  $(22,411

)

 $435  $89,530 

Compensation expense related to stock compensation plans

        258               258 

Issuance of common stock for restricted stock grants

  118,000   2   (2)               

Repurchase of common stock

              49,034   (444

)

     (444)

Forfeiture of restricted stock

              5,999          

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

                    (357

)

  (357)

Net loss

           (2,381)           (2,381)

Balance, March 31, 2023

  9,309,406  $91  $31,146  $78,146   3,232,193  $(22,855

)

 $78  $86,606 
                                 

Balance, December 31, 2021

  9,004,365  $88  $29,923  $72,052   2,776,623  $(18,386

)

 $724  $84,401 

Compensation expense related to stock compensation plans

        266               266 

Issuance of common stock for restricted stock grants

  126,850   1   (1)               

Repurchase of common stock

              206,971   (2,568

)

     (2,568)

Forfeiture of restricted stock

              1,400          

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

                    474   474 

Net income

           2,504            2,504 

Balance, March 31, 2022

  9,131,215  $89  $30,188  $74,556   2,984,994  $(20,954

)

 $1,198  $85,077 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

4

Natural Alternatives International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

Nine-Month Period Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

  

Common Stock

  

Additional
Paid-in

  

Retained

  

Treasury Stock

  

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive

     
  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Income (Loss)

  

Total

 

Balance, June 30, 2022

  9,191,406  $89  $30,423  $77,661   3,061,795  $(21,352

)

 $1,699  $88,520 

Compensation expense related to stock compensation plans

        725               725 

Issuance of common stock for restricted stock grants

  118,000   2   (2)               

Repurchase of common stock

              164,399   (1,503

)

     (1,503)

Forfeiture of restricted stock

              5,999          

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

                    (1,621

)

  (1,621)

Net income

           485            485 

Balance, March 31, 2023

  9,309,406  $91  $31,146  $78,146   3,232,193  $(22,855

)

 $78  $86,606 
                                 

Balance, June 30, 2021

  9,004,365  $88  $29,456  $66,949   2,567,797  $(15,849

)

 $(561

)

 $80,083 

Compensation expense related to stock compensation plans

        733               733 

Issuance of common stock for restricted stock grants

  126,850   1   (1)               

Repurchase of common stock

              397,365   (5,105

)

     (5,105)

Forfeiture of restricted stock

              19,832          

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

                    1,759   1,759 

Net income

           7,607            7,607 

Balance, March 31, 2022

  9,131,215  $89  $30,188  $74,556   2,984,994  $(20,954

)

 $1,198  $85,077 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Natural Alternatives International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Cash flows from operating activities

        

Net income

 $485  $7,607 

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

        

Recovery of uncollectible accounts receivable

  (18

)

  (48

)

Depreciation and amortization

  3,050   3,318 

Non-cash compensation

  725   733 

Non-cash lease expenses

  2,937   2,355 

Pension expense, net of contributions

  75   26 

Gain on disposal of assets

  (43

)

  (9

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

  9,829   1,257 

Inventories, net

  (6,834

)

  (9,794

)

Prepaids and other assets

  (868

)

  (2,019

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  (6,178

)

  4,390 

Forward contracts

  517   (1,654

)

Accrued compensation and employee benefits

  (614

)

  (1,474

)

Operating lease liabilities

  (2,455

)

  (2,423

)

Income taxes

  (1,078

)

  857 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

  (470

)

  3,122 
         

Cash flows from investing activities

        

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

  48   30 

Purchases of property and equipment

  (13,239

)

  (21,468

)

Net cash used in investing activities

  (13,191

)

  (21,438

)

         

Cash flows from financing activities

        

Borrowings on line of credit

  9,100    

Borrowings on long-term debt

     10,000 

Payments on long-term debt

  (209

)

  (137

)

Repurchase of common stock

  (1,503

)

  (5,105

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

  7,388   4,758 
         

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

  (6,273

)

  (13,558

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  21,833   32,133 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $15,560  $18,575 
         

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

        

Cash paid during the period for:

        

Interest

 $507  $173 

Income taxes

 $1,321  $2,169 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

A. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and with applicable rules and regulations. CertainPursuant to such rules and regulations, certain information and footnotenote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.omitted. In management’smanagement’s opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows have been included and are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or for any future periods.

 

You should read the financial statements and these notes, which notes are an integral part of the financial statements, together with our audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 (2017 (20172022 Annual Report”). The accounting policies used to prepare the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report are the same as thosepolicies described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in our 20172022 Annual Report unless otherwise noted below.

 

RecentRecently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

InWe did not adopt any accounting pronouncements during the three and nine months ended March 2016, 31, 2023.the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No.2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02), which amends existing standards for leases to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring recognition of lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and requiring disclosure of key information about such arrangements. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new standard on our consolidated financial statements and the timing and presentation of our adoption.

 

In April 2016, the FASBRecently Issued Accounting and Regulatory Pronouncements

Other recently issued Accounting Standards Update No.2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)(ASU 2016-10), which amends and adds clarity to certain aspects of the guidance set forth in the upcoming revenue standard (ASU 2014-09) related to identifying performance obligations and licensing. In May 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No.2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) (ASU 2016-11), which amends and rescinds certain revenue recognition guidance previously released within ASU 2014-09. In May 2016 the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No.2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2016-12), which provides narrow scope improvements and practical expedients related to ASU 2014-09. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible that more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than is required under present U.S. GAAP. These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price, and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. The new standard also requires additional disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments. All of these new standards will be effective for us concurrently with ASU 2014-09, beginning in our first quarter of fiscal 2019. Currently, we doaccounting pronouncements are not expect our annual revenue to be materially different under Topic 606. The most significant change will be to our quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures.  We are continuing to evaluate the impact of adopting the new standard.

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

On December 22, 2017, the SEC issued guidance under Staff Accounting Bulletin No.118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“SAB 118”) directing taxpayers to consider the impact of the U.S. legislationthis Report as “provisional” when it doessuch pronouncements did not have, the necessary information available, preparedand are not believed by management to have, a material impact on our present or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete its accounting for the change in tax law. In accordance with SAB 118, the our estimated income tax is considered provisional and is expected to be finalized by the end of our fiscal year.future financial statements.

 

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Net (Loss) Income per Common Share

 

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

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 
 

December 31,

  

December 31,

  

March 31,

  

March 31,

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Numerator

                        

Net (loss) income

 $(1,318

)

 $2,466  $116  $4,956 

Net (loss) income

 $(2,381

)

 $2,504  $485  $7,607 
                 

Denominator

                        

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

  6,615   6,567   6,611   6,563  5,816  6,003  5,867  6,168 

Dilutive effect of stock options

     116   226   102 

Dilutive effect of restricted stock

     38   18   48 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

  6,615   6,683   6,837   6,665   5,816   6,041   5,885   6,216 
                 

Basic net (loss) income per common share

 $(0.20

)

 $0.38  $0.02  $0.76  $(0.41

)

 $0.42  $0.08  $1.23 
                 

Diluted net (loss) income per common share

 $(0.20

)

 $0.37  $0.02  $0.74  $(0.41

)

 $0.41  $0.08  $1.22 

 

InWe exclude the impact of restricted stock from the calculation of diluted net loss per common share in periods where we have a net loss stock options and restricted stock are excluded from our calculation of diluted net income (loss) per common share, asor when their inclusion would have an antdilutive effect. We excluded shares related to stock options totaling 135,000 and shares related to restricted stock totaling 813,665 forbe antidilutive. During the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2023, Nowe excluded 227,082 shares related to stock options orof restricted stock were excluded forstock. During the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023, orwe excluded 151,585 shares of restricted stock. During the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2022, we excluded 126,850 shares of restricted stock.

 

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Revenue Recognition

 

To recognizeWe record revenue based on a fourfive basic criteria must be met: -step model which includes: (1) there is evidence that an arrangement identifying a contract with a buyer exists; customer; (2) delivery has occurred; identifying the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determining the fee is fixed or determinable; and transaction price; (4) collectabilityallocating the transaction price among the performance obligations; and (5) recognizing revenue as each of the various performance obligations are satisfied.

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

Revenue is recognized at the point in time that each of sale only if (a)our performance obligations is fulfilled, and control of the seller’s priceordered products is transferred to the buyercustomer. This transfer occurs when the product is substantially fixedshipped, or determinable atin some cases, when the date of sale; (b) the buyer has paid the seller, or the buyerproduct is obligated to pay the seller and the obligation is not contingent on resale of the product; (c) the buyer’s obligationdelivered to the seller would not be changed in the event of theft or physical destruction or damage of the product; (d) the buyer acquiring the product for resale has economic substance apart from that provided by the seller; (e) the seller does not have significant obligations for future performance to directly bring about resale of the product by the buyer; and (f) the amount of future returns can be reasonably estimated. customer.

We recognize revenue upon determination that all criteria for revenue recognition have been met. The criteria are usually met at the time title passesin certain circumstances before delivery to the customer which usually occurs upon shipment. Revenue from shipments where title passes upon completionhas occurred (commonly referred to as bill-and-hold transactions). Products sold under bill-and-hold arrangements are recorded as revenue when risk of delivery is deferred until the shipmentownership has been delivered.transferred to the customer, but the product has not shipped due to a substantive reason, typically at the customer’s request. The product must be separately identified as belonging to the customer, ready for physical transfer to the customer, and we cannot have the ability to redirect the product to another customer.

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We record reductions to gross revenue for estimated returns of private-label contract manufacturing products and beta-alanine raw material sales. The estimated returns are based on the trailing six months of private-label contract manufacturing gross sales and our historical experience for both private-label contract manufacturing and beta-alanine raw material sales returns. However, the estimate for product returns does not reflect the impact of a potential large product recall resulting from product nonconformance or other factors as such events are not predictable nor is the related economic impact estimable.

On August 7, 2017, we entered into three agreements (“Agreements”), with The Juice Plus+ Company LLC (“Juice Plus+”). The Agreements are an Exclusive Manufacturing Agreement, a Restricted Stock Award Agreement, and an Irrevocable Proxy. Pursuant to the Exclusive Manufacturing Agreement, Juice Plus+ has granted us exclusive rights to manufacture and supply them with certain of their products within 24 countries where Juice Plus+ currently sells those products. Pursuant to the Restricted Stock Award Agreement, NAI has granted 500,000 shares of NAI common stock to Juice Plus+, (the “Shares”), and Juice Plus+ has agreed the Shares are subjectprovide early payment discounts to certain restrictions and riskcustomers. Based on historical payment trends, we expect that these customers will take advantage of forfeiture. Pursuant to the Irrevocable Proxy, Juice Plus+ also has granted to the NAI Boardthese early payment discounts. The cost of Directors Juice Plus+’s right to vote the Shares that remain subject to the associated risk of forfeiture. The Agreements each are for a term of 5 years, and each may be terminated by either party only upon the occurrence of specified events. The expense associated with the shares granted to Juice Plus+these discounts is recordedreported as a reduction to revenue. the transaction price. If the actual discounts differ from those estimated, the difference is also reported as a change in the transaction price. We recordedrequire prepayment from certain customers. We record any payments received in advance of contract fulfillment as a contract liability and they are classified as customer deposits on the consolidated balance sheet.

Contract liabilities and revenue recognized were as follows (in thousands):

  

June 30,

2022

  

Additions

  

Revenue

Recognized

  

Customer Refunds

  

March 31, 2023

 

Contract Liabilities (Customer Deposits)

 $140  $326  $(137

)

 $(3) $326 

  

June 30, 2021

  

Additions

  

Revenue

Recognized

  

Customer Refunds

  

March 31, 2022

 

Contract Liabilities (Customer Deposits)

 $1,721  $372  $(1,721

)

 $  $372 

Except for product defects, no right of return exists on the sale of our products. We estimate returns based on historical experience and recognize a returns liability for any estimated returns. As of $245,000 of expense during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023, and $408,000 during the six months ended December 31, 2017.we have no estimated returns liability.

 

We currently own certain U.S. patents, and patent applications, and each patent’s corresponding foreign patents and patent applications. All of these patents and patent rights relate to the ingredient known as beta-alanine marketed and which we market and sellsold under our CarnoSyn® and SR CarnoSyn® trade names. We recorded beta-alanine raw material sales and royalty and licensing income as a component of revenue in the amount of $4.0$2.3 million during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023, and $9.8$5.2 million during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2023. We similarly recorded $6.7$4.8 million during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20162022, and $13.4$13.5 million during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2022. These royalty income and raw material sale amounts resulted in royalty expense paid to the original patent holders from whom NAI acquired its patents and patent rights. We recognized royalty expense as a component of cost of goods sold in the amount of $160,000$107,000 during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023, and $444,000$213,000 during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2023. We recognized $250,000recorded $200,000 of royalty expense during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20162022, and $566,000$600,000 during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2022.

 

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Notes Receivable

On September 30, 2017, we accepted a 12-month note from Kaged Muscle, LLC (“Kaged Muscle”), one of our contract manufacturing customers, in exchange for $1.5 million of trade receivables due to us from Kaged Muscle. Kaged Muscle is one of our fastest growing sports nutrition customers and we executed this note receivable conversion to assist them with their near term financing needs. The note carries an interest rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum and is an interest only note secured by the assets of Kaged Muscle and a personal guarantee by the co-founder and President of Kaged Muscle. Interest is due quarterly and the note can be paid down at any time without penalty. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2017 we recognized $58,000 in interest income associated with this note from Kaged Muscle.

Stock-Based Compensation

 

We have anThe Board of Directors approved our current omnibus equity incentive plan that was approved by our Board of Directorsbecame effective as of OctoberJanuary 1, 2021 (the 15,“2020 2009 andPlan”), which was approved by our stockholders at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on NovemberDecember 4, 2020. 30,2009.Under the plan,2020 Plan, we may grant nonqualified and incentive stock options, restricted stock grants, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, and other stock-based awards to employees, non-employee directors and consultants.

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

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We did not grant have any option activity or options outstanding during the three month or siand xnine month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 or 2016.March 31, 2022. All remaining outstanding stock options are fully vested. No options were exercised during

During the three month orand sixnine month periodsmonths ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023, or 2016. There were no forfeitures duringwe granted a total of 118,000 restricted stock shares to members of our Board of Directors and certain key members of our management team. During the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2022, we granted a total of 126,850 restricted stock shares to members of our Board of Directors and certain key members of our management team. During the sixthree and nine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023, 5,000 options5,999 restricted stock shares were forfeited. There were no forfeitures during the three month or six month periods ended December 31, 2016.

We did not grant any shares to employees during the three or six months ended December 31, 2017, orDuring the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2022, We granted 10,0001,400 restricted stock shares to a new member of management duringwere forfeited. During the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2022, 19,832 restricted stock shares were forfeited. Our net income included stock-based compensation expense with the vesting of prior restricted stock grants of approximately $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and $0.7 million for the nine month ended March 31, 2023. Our net income included stock based compensation expense in connection with the vesting of prior restricted stock grants of approximately $302,000$0.3 million for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2022 and $603,000$0.7 million for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017. 2022.Our net income included stock based compensation expense

Deferred Compensation Plan

Effective July 16, 2020, the Board of approximatelyDirectors approved and adopted a Non-Qualified Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”). Pursuant to the Incentive Plan, the Human Resources Committee and the Board of Directors $256,000may make deferred cash payments or other cash awards (“Awards”) to directors, officers, employees and eligible consultants of NAI (“Participants”). These Awards are made subject to conditions precedent that must be met before NAI is obligated to make the payment. The purpose of the Incentive Plan is to enhance the long-term stockholder value of NAI by providing the Human Resources Committee and the Board of Directors the ability to make deferred cash payments or other cash awards to encourage Participants to serve NAI or to remain in the service of NAI, or to assist NAI to achieve results determined by the Human Resources Committee or the Board of Directors to be in NAI's best interest.

The Incentive Plan authorizes the Human Resources Committee or the Board of Directors to grant to, and administer, unsecured and deferred cash Awards to Participants and to subject each Award to whatever conditions are determined appropriate by the Human Resources Committee or the Board of Directors. The terms of each Award, including the amount and any conditions that must be met to be entitled to payment of the Award are set forth in an Award Agreement between each Participant and NAI. The Incentive Plan provides the Board of Directors with the discretion to set aside assets to fund the Incentive Plan although that has not been done to date.

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023, we granted a total of $0.6 million in deferred cash awards to members of our Board of Directors and certain key members of our management team. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, we granted a total of $0.3 million in deferred cash awards to members of our Board of Directors and certain key members of our management team. Each deferred cash award provides forthree equal cash payments to the applicable Participant to be paid on the one year, two year, and three year anniversaries of the date of the grant of such Awards, (the “Award Date”); provided on the date of each payment (the “Payment Date”), the Participant has been since Award Date, and continues to be through the Payment Date, a member of our Board of Directors or an employee of NAI. In the event a Participant ceases to be an employee of NAI or a member of our Board of Directors prior to any Payment Date, no further payments are to be made in connection with the Award.

No deferred cash awards were forfeited during the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2023. No deferred cash awards were forfeited during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016,2022. and $506,000 forAwards totaling $191,000 were forfeited during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2022.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

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

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

As of DecMarch 31, 2023, ember 31,2017and June 30, 2017,2022, we did not have any financial assets or liabilities classified as Level 11. except for cash and cash equivalents, and assets related to our pension plan. We classify derivative forward exchange and interest rate swap contracts as Level 2 assets.assets and liabilities. The fair values were determined by obtaining pricing from our bank and corroborating those values with a third party bank or pricing service.

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Fair value of our forward exchange contractsderivative instruments classified as Level 2 assets and liabilities consisted of December 31, 2017 wasthe following (in thousands):

  

March 31,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

 

Euro Forward Contract– Current Assets

 $593  $3,144 

Swiss Franc Forward Contract – Current Assets

  318   109 

Total Derivative Contracts – Current Assets

  911   3,253 
         

Interest Swap – Other noncurrent Assets

  542   453 

Euro Forward Contract– Other noncurrent Assets

     561 

Total Derivative Contracts – Other noncurrent Assets

  542   1,014 
         

Euro Forward Contract– Current Liabilities

 $  $ 

Swiss Franc Forward Contract – Current Liabilities

      

Total Derivative Contracts – Current Liabilities

      
         

Fair Value Net Asset – all Derivative Contracts

 $1,453  $4,267 

We also classify any outstanding line of credit and term loan balance as a net liability ofLevel $2.72 million. The fair value of our forward exchange contracts as of June 30, 2017 was a net liability of $521,000.liability. As of DecemberMarch 31, 20172023, and June 30, 20172022, we did not have any financial assets or liabilities classified as Level 3. We did not transfer any assets or liabilities between Levelsthese levels during fiscal 20172022 or the sixthree and nine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2023. 

  

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. We place our cash and cash equivalents with highly rated financial institutions. Credit risk with respect to receivables is concentrated with our three largest customers, whose receivable balances collectively represented 76.1% of gross accounts receivable at December 31,2017 and 65.6% at June 30,2017. Additionally, amounts due related to our beta-alanine raw material sales were 15.6% of gross accounts receivable at December 31, 2017, and 21.3% of gross accounts receivable at June 30, 2017. Concentrations of credit risk related to the remaining accounts receivable balances are limited due to the number of customers comprising our remaining customer base.

 

B. Inventories, net

 

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

 

 

December 31,

2017

  

June 30, 2017

  

March 31,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

 

Raw materials

 $12,623  $9,469  $24,880  $28,196 

Work in progress

  3,061   1,312  6,955  1,948 

Finished goods

  2,597   3,562  8,117  2,842 

Reserves

  (402

)

  (614

)

Inventories, net

 $17,879  $13,729 

Reserve

  (643

)

  (511

)

 $39,309  $32,475 

  

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C. Property and Equipment

 

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

 

 

Depreciable

Life In Years

  

December 31,

2017

  

June 30,

2017

 
              

Depreciable Life

In Years

  

March 31,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

 

Land

  N/A   $1,200  $1,200  

NA

  $7,645  $7,645 

Building and building improvements

 739   3,715   3,706  739  25,817  17,415 

Machinery and equipment

 312   25,499   24,194  312  41,715  40,131 

Office equipment and furniture

 35   4,350   3,954  35  6,288  5,970 

Vehicles

  3    209   209   3   265  211 

Leasehold improvements

 115   17,032   17,038  115   22,540   21,626 

Total property and equipment

       52,005   50,301       104,270  92,998 

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

       (33,272)  (32,165)       (49,513

)

  (48,425

)

Property and equipment, net

      $18,733  $18,136       $54,757  $44,573 

 

Depreciation expense was approximately $1.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and $3.1 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. Depreciation expense was approximately $1.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $3.3 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2022. Construction in progress is included in the building and building improvements line.

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D. Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

 

OtherOther comprehensive (loss) income (“OCL”( “OCL” and “OCI”) consisted of the following during the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 and DecemberMarch 31, 20162022 (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

    
 

December 31, 2017

  

December 31, 2017

  

March 31, 2023

     
     

Unrealized

          

Unrealized

      

Defined

 

Unrealized Gains

 

Unrealized Gains

    
 

Defined

  

Gains

      

Defined

  

Gains

      

Benefit

 

(Losses) on

 

(Losses) on

    
 

Benefit

  

(Losses) on

      

Benefit

  

(Losses) on

      

Pension

 

Cash Flow

 

Swap

    
 

Pension

  

Cash Flow

      

Pension

  

Cash Flow

      

Plan

  

Hedges

  

Derivative

  

Total

 
 

Plan

  

Hedges

  

Total

  

Plan

  

Hedges

  

Total

 

Beginning Balance

 $(491

)

 $(1,548

)

 $(2,039

)

 $(491

)

 $(414

)

 $(905

)

Beginning Balance

 $(444

)

 $391  $488  $435 

OCI/OCL before reclassifications

  -   (490

)

  (490

)

  -   (2,443

)

  (2,443

)

   713  (90) 623 

Amounts reclassified from OCI

  -   187   187   -   365   365 

Amounts reclassified from OCI to Sales

   (1,181)   (1,181

)

Tax effect of OCI activity

  -   106   106   -   747   747      122   79   201 

Net current period OCI/OCL

  -   (197

)

  (197

)

  -   (1,331

)

  (1,331

)

     (346

)

  (11

)

  (357

)

Ending Balance

 $(491

)

 $(1,745

)

 $(2,236

)

 $(491

)

 $(1,745

)

 $(2,236

)

 $(444

)

 $45  $477  $78 

 

  

Nine Months Ended

     
  

March 31, 2023

     
  

Defined

  

Unrealized Gains

  

Unrealized Gains

     
  

Benefit

  

(Losses) on

  

(Losses) on

     
  

Pension

  

Cash Flow

  

Swap

     
  

Plan

  

Hedges

  

Derivative

  

Total

 

Beginning Balance

 $(444

)

 $1,795  $348  $1,699 

OCI/OCL before reclassifications

     1,328   88   1,416 

Amounts reclassified from OCI to Sales

     (3,604)  41   (3,563

)

Tax effect of OCI activity

     526      526 

Net current period OCI/OCL

     (1,750

)

  129   (1,621

)

Ending Balance

 $(444

)

 $45  $477  $78 

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
 

December 31, 2016

  

December 31, 2016

  

Three Months Ended

    
     

Unrealized

          

Unrealized

      

March 31, 2022

     
 

Defined

  

Gains

      

Defined

  

Gains

      

Defined

 

Unrealized Gains

 

Unrealized Gains

    
 

Benefit

  

(Losses) on

      

Benefit

  

(Losses) on

      

Benefit

 

(Losses) on

 

(Losses) on

    
 

Pension

  

Cash Flow

      

Pension

  

Cash Flow

      

Pension

 

Cash Flow

 

Swap

    
 

Plan

  

Hedges

  

Total

  

Plan

  

Hedges

  

Total

  

Plan

  

Hedges

  

Derivative

  

Total

 

Beginning Balance

 $(775

)

 $(295

)

 $(1,070

)

 $(775

)

 $95  $(680

)

 $(538

)

 $1,200  $62  $724 

OCI/OCL before reclassifications

  -   2,287   2,287   -   1,834   1,834    1,064  299  1,363 

Amounts reclassified from OCI

  -   (343

)

  (343

)

  -   (501

)

  (501

)

Amounts reclassified from OCI to Sales

   (685)   (685

)

Tax effect of OCI activity

  -   (702

)

  (702

)

  -   (481

)

  (481

)

     (120)  (84)  (204

)

Net current period OCI/OCL

  -   1,242   1,242   -   852   852      259   215   474 

Ending Balance

 $(775

)

 $947  $172  $(775

)

 $947  $172  $(538

)

 $1,459  $277  $1,198 

 

9
11

 
  

Nine Months Ended

     
  

March 31, 2022

     
  

Defined

  

Unrealized Gains

  

Unrealized Gains

     
  

Benefit

  

(Losses) on

  

(Losses) on

     
  

Pension

  

Cash Flow

  

Swap

     
  

Plan

  

Hedges

  

Derivative

  

Total

 

Beginning Balance

 $(538

)

 $(23) $  $(561)

OCI/OCL before reclassifications

     3,308   361   3,669 

Amounts reclassified from OCI to Sales

     (1,335)     (1,335

)

Tax effect of OCI activity

     (491)  (84)  (575

)

Net current period OCI/OCL

     1,482   277   1,759

)

Ending Balance

 $(538

)

 $1,459  $277  $1,198 

  

 

E. Leases

We currently lease our Vista, CA and Lugano, Switzerland product manufacturing and support facilities.

Leases are classified as operating leases. Substantially all our operating leases are comprised of payments for the use of manufacturing and office space. We have no leases classified as finance leases. As of March 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term for our operating leases was 5.8 years and the weighted average discount rate for our operating leases was 4.15%. As of June 30, 2022, the weighted average remaining lease term for our operating leases was 6.3 years and the weighted average discount rate was 4.12%.

Other information related to leases as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 was as follows (in thousands):

Supplemental Cash Flows Information

 

Nine Months Ended

March 31, 2023

  

Nine Months Ended

March 31, 2022

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities

 $2,433  $2,495 

Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining Right of Use Assets for new leases

    $182 

F. Debt

 

We haveOn May 24, 2021, we entered into a Credit Agreementnew credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.N.A (“Wells Fargo”) to extend the maturity for our working line of credit from November 1, 2022 to May 24, 2024. This new credit facility provides total lending capacity of up to $20.0 million and allows us to use the credit facility for working capital as well as potential acquisitions. On August 18, 2021, we entered into an amendment of our credit facility with Wells Fargo. The amended credit facility added a $10.0 million term loan to the existing $20.0 million credit facility, and permitted us to use the $10.0 million term loan as part of the $17.5 million purchase consideration for the acquisition of our new manufacturing and warehouse property in Carlsbad, California. The amended credit agreement also increased the allowed capital expenditures from $10.0 million to $15.0 million for fiscal 2022 (exclusive of the amount paid for the acquisition of the new Carlsbad property noted above). In addition, the new credit notes now reflect a change in the interest rate reference from LIBOR to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). The Credit Agreement provides uswas amended and a new Revolving Line of Credit Note, and Security Agreement were entered into. A Term Note and real property security documents were added to secure the Term Note by the new Carlsbad property. Additionally, we entered into a second amendment to our credit facility with a credit line of up to $10.0 million and maturesWells Fargo on February 1, 2020.8, 2022 The line of creditthat was effective mayJanuary 31, 2022 be usedand modified the annual limit imposed upon our ability to finance working capital requirements. Onrepurchase stock and issue dividends. This amendment increased this limit from $5.0 million annually to $7.0 million annually. Effective September 29, 2017,19, 2022, we executed anentered into a third amendment to the Credit Agreement, which now allows us to make loans or advances toour credit facility with Wells Fargo. The third partiesamendment extends the maturity date from notMay 24, 2024 exceeding $1.5 million. We executed this amendment in order to issue a note receivable of $1.5May 23, 2025 and also increased the allowed capital expenditures from $7.5 million to a customer. There is$25.0 million for the fiscal year ending noJune 30, 2023. commitment fee under this agreement. There are no amounts currently drawn under the line of credit.

 

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Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, borrowings are subject to eligibility requirements including maintaining (i) a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of not greater than 1.251.50 to 1.0 at any time; and (ii) a ratio of total current assets to total current liabilities of not less than 1.75 to 1.0 at each fiscal quarter end (iii) net income after taxes not less than $1.00, determined on a trailing four quarter basis with notwo consecutive quarterly losses, determined as of each quarter end and (iv) a rolling 4-quarter fixed charge coverage ratio not less than 1.25 to 1.0 as of each fiscal quarter end. The credit agreement also includes a limitation on the amount of capital expenditures that can be made in a given fiscal year, with such limitation set at $25.0 million for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 and $7.5 million for all fiscal years thereafter. Any amounts outstanding under the line of credit will bear interest at a fixed or fluctuating interest rate as elected by NAIus from time to time; provided, however, that if the outstanding principal amount is less than $100,000$100,000 such amount shall bear interest at the then applicable fluctuating rate of interest. If elected, the fluctuating rate per annum would be equal to 1.25%1.29% above the daily one month LIBORsimple SOFR rate as in effect from time to time. If a fixed rate is elected, it would equal a per annum rate of 1.25%1.29% above the LIBORSOFR rolling 30-day average rate in effect on the first day of the applicable fixed rate term. Any amounts outstanding under the line of credit must be paid in full on or before the maturity date. Amounts outstanding that are subject to a fluctuating interest rate may be prepaid at any time without penalty. Amounts outstanding that are subject to a fixed interest rate may be prepaid at any time in minimum amounts of $100,000,$100,000, subject to a prepayment fee equal to the sum of the discounted monthly differences between payment under a fixed rate versus payment under the variable rate for each month from the month of prepayment through the month in which the then applicable fixed rate term matures. There is an unused commitment fee of 0.125% required as part of the line of credit.

The Term Note used as part of the purchase consideration of our new manufacturing and warehouse property in Carlsbad, California referenced above, is for the original principal amount of $10.0 million, and is a seven year term note with payments fully amortized based on a twenty five year assumed term. Installment payments under this loan commenced October 1, 2021 and continue through August 1, 2028 with a final installment consisting of all remaining amounts due to be paid in full on September 1, 2028. Amounts outstanding on this note during the term of the agreement will bear interest equal to 1.8% above the SOFR rolling 30-day average. In connection with our term loan, we entered into an interest rate swap with Wells Fargo that effectively fixes our interest rate on our term loan at 2.4% for the firstthree years of the term of the note.

 

Our obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by our accounts receivable and other rights to payment, general intangibles, inventory, equipment and fixtures. We also have credit approval with Wells Fargo Bank, which allows us to hedge foreign currency exposures up to 30 months in the future. We also have credit approval with Bank of America which allows us to hedge foreign currency exposures up to 24 months in the future.

 

On DecemberMarch 31, 20172023, , we were in compliance with all of the financial and other covenants required under the Amended Credit Agreement.

 

We also have a foreign exchangeAs of March 31, 2023, we had $10.9 million available for borrowing under our credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in effect until January 31, 2019, and with Bank of America, N.A. in effect until August 15, 2019.Bank.

 

We did not use our working capital line of credit nor did we have any long-term debt outstanding during the six months ended December 31, 2017. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2023, we had $10.0$9.6 million availableoutstanding under our credit facilities.the Term Note used in the purchase of the Carlsbad, California warehouse in August 2021.

  

 

F.G. Economic Dependency

 

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

 

 

Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

Six Months Ended

December 31,

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
                 

Customer 1

 $19,134  $15,074  $32,292  $32,152  $15,962  $10,673  $46,948  $19,795 

Customer 2

  4,079  

 

(a)   7,239  

 

(a)  9,558  13,846  38,823  40,110 

Customer 3

 

(a

)  6,773  

(a

)  22,761 
 $23,213  $15,074  $39,531  $32,152  $25,520  $31,292  $85,771  $82,666 

 

(a)   Sales were less than 10% of the respective period’s total revenues.

Sales were less than 10% of the respective period’s total net sales.

 

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Accounts receivable from these customers totaled $5.2 million at March 31, 2023 and $10.7 million at June 30,2022.

 

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

 

  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
                 

Supplier 1

 

$

(a)  

 

(a)  $2,992  

 

(a) 

Supplier 2

  1,684  

 

(a)   2,911  

 

(a) 

Supplier 3

  1,718  

 

(a)  

 

(a)  

 

(a) 
  $3,402     $5,903    
  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
                 

Supplier 1

 

$

3,916

   

2,946

  

$

11,394

   

10,800

 
  

$

3,916

   

2,946

  

$

11,394

   

10,800

 

  

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

 

G.H. Segment Information

 

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

 

We evaluate performance of these segments based on a number of factors. The primary performance measures for each segment are net sales and income or loss from operations before the allocation of certain corporate allocations.level expenses. Operating income or loss for each segment does not include corporate general and administrative expenses, interest expense and other miscellaneous income and expense items. Corporate general and administrative expenses, which are not allocated to any segment, include, but are not limited to:to human resources, corporate legal, finance, information technology, and other corporate level related expenses.expenses, which are not allocated to any segment. Transfers of raw materials between segments are recorded at cost. The accounting policies of our segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note A above and in the consolidated financial statements included in our 20172022 Annual Report.

 

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

 

  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Net Sales

                

Private label contract manufacturing

 $29,355  $23,864  $51,577  $51,243 

Patent and trademark licensing

  3,980   6,695   9,832   13,383 

Total Net Sales

 $33,335  $30,559  $61,409  $64,626 

 

  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Income from Operations

                

Private label contract manufacturing

 $3,385  $2,148  $5,641  $5,462 

Patent and trademark licensing

  504   2,340   1,692   4,240 

Income from operations of reportable segments

  3,889   4,488   7,333   9,702 

Corporate expenses not allocated to segments

  (1,608

)

  (1,375

)

  (3,169

)

  (3,053

)

Total Income from Operations

 $2,281  $3,113  $4,164  $6,649 
  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Net Sales

                

Private label contract manufacturing

 $30,354  $37,623  $112,969  $104,894 

Patent and trademark licensing

  2,345   4,750   5,152   13,546 

Total Net Sales

 $32,699  $42,373  $118,121  $118,440 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

December 31,

2017

  

June 30,

2017

 

Private label contract manufacturing

 $72,115  $60,489 

Patent and Trademark Licensing

  12,472   12,122 

Total

 $84,587  $72,611 
  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

(Loss) Income from Operations

                

Private label contract manufacturing

 $(1,243

)

 $3,605  $6,264  $10,065 

Patent and trademark licensing

  790   1,813   1,485   6,206 

(Loss) income from operations of reportable segments

  (453

)

  5,418   7,749   16,271 

Corporate expenses not allocated to segments

  (2,035

)

  (2,144

)

  (6,210

)

  (6,368

)

Total (Loss) Income from Operations

 $(2,488

)

 $3,274  $1,539  $9,903 

 

  

March 31,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

 

Total Assets

        

Private-label contract manufacturing

 $113,098  $115,649 

Patent and trademark licensing

  30,829   30,354 
  $143,927  $146,003 

 

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

 

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

 

  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
                 

United States

 $16,426  $13,654  $31,620  $28,879 

Markets outside of the United States

  16,909   16,905   29,789   35,747 

Total

 $33,335  $30,559  $61,409  $64,626 

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
                 

United States

 $24,254  $29,382  $82,995  $78,279 

Markets outside of the United States

  8,445   12,991   35,126   40,161 

Total

 $32,699  $42,373  $118,121  $118,440 

 

Products manufactured by NAIEour Swiss subsidiary ("NAIE") accounted for 81% of net sales in markets outside the U.S. for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2023 and 79%76% for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2023. Products manufactured by NAIEour Swiss subsidiary ("NAIE") accounted for 60%85% of net sales in markets outside the U.S. for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016,2022 and 53%84% for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016. 2022.No products manufactured by NAIE were sold in the U.S. during the three month or six month periods ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

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

  

March 31, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

 

United States

 $54,305  $43,769 

Europe

  20,411   22,505 

Total Long-Lived Assets

 $74,716  $66,274 

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

  

March 31, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

 

United States

 $92,149  $83,443 

Europe

  51,778   62,560 

Total Assets

 $143,927  $146,003 

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

 

 

Long-Lived Assets

  

Total Assets

  

Capital Expenditures

 
                 

Six Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

 
 

December 31,

2017

  

June 30,

2017

  

December 31,

2017

  

June 30,

2017

  

December 31,

2017

  

December 31,

2016

  

2023

  

2022

 

United States

 $10,461  $10,753  $53,353  $47,777  $426  $1,812  $12,983  $20,766 

Europe

  8,272   7,383   31,234   24,834   1,669   1,550   256   702 
 $18,733  $18,136  $84,587  $72,611  $2,095  $3,362 

Total Capital Expenditures

 $13,239  $21,468 

  

 

H.I. Income Taxes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2017. Among other things, the Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate tax rate to 21% and requires companies to pay a one-time deemed repatriation transition tax on earnings of U.S.-owned foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred. At December 31, 2017, we had not completed our accounting for the tax effects of the Act; however, in certain cases, as described below and in accordance with SAB118, we made a reasonable estimate of the effects on our existing deferred tax balances and the one-time transition tax. In other cases, we were not able to make a reasonable estimate and continue to account for those items based on our existing accounting under ASC 740, Income Taxes. For the items for which we did determine a reasonable estimate, we recognized a provisional amount as a discrete component of our provision for income taxes. The impact of the Tax Legislation may differ from these estimates, possibly materially, during the one-year measurement period ending December 22, 2018 due to, among other things, further refinement of our calculations, changes in interpretations and assumptions we made, guidance that may be issued and actions we may take as a result of the Act.

 

To determine our quarterly provision for income taxes, we use an estimated annual effective tax rate, thatwhich is based on expected annual income, statutory tax rates and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions to which we are subject. Certain significant or unusual items are separately recognized as discrete items in the quarter in which they occur and can be a source of variability in the effective tax rate from quarter to quarter. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as an income tax expense.

 

TheOur effective tax rate for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 was 153.1%14.6% and the effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2017 was 97.31%. In comparison, theour effective tax rate for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20162022 was 29.6 % and the21.4%. Our effective tax rate for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20162023 was 40.6% and our effective tax rate for the 30.1%.nine Themonths ended March 31, 2022 was 22.2%. Our effective tax rates for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 differ from the estimatedfiscal 2023 U.S. federal statutory rate of 28.06%21% primarily due to the impact of the Act's required one-time transition tax and the reevaluation of our deferred taxes, offset by the favorable impact ofdue to foreign earnings taxed at less than the U.S. statutory rate. As a fiscal taxpayer, our U.S. federal statutory rate for the year ending June 30, 2018 is estimated to be 28.06% and is a blended rate of the historic 35% statutory rate and the newly enacted 21% rate. We expect our U.S. federal statutory rate to be 21% for fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2018.

As part of the Act, we are required to recognize aone-time deemed repatriation transition tax based on our total post-1986 earnings and profits (E&P) from our Swiss subsidiary NAIE. This accumulated E&P amount has historically been considered permanently reinvested thereby allowing us to defer recognizing any U.S. income tax onrate differential, the amount. Asrecognition of a result of the Act we recorded a provisional amount for our one-time transition tax liability resulting in an increase in income tax expense during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017 of $1,815,966, which was treatedprior year bad debt reserve as a tax loss in the current year, the timing of other forecasted permanent tax items, and discrete expense. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, we will electtax items related to pay this tax over an eight-year period. Further, the transition tax is based in part on the amount of those earnings held in cashemployee stock vesting and other specified assets. This amount may change when we finalize the calculation at the conclusion of fiscal 2018. As of December 31, 2017, we no longer consider undistributed foreign earnings from NAIE as indefinitely reinvested. As a result, we have recorded $775,000 in estimated foreign withholding taxes on the amounts deemed repatriated under the Act, which was also treated as a discrete expense during the period.

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enactedreturn-to-provision adjustments. Our effective tax rates for each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, and the tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. As of December 31, 2017, we remeasured certain deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the tax rates expected to apply in the future. For deferred tax asset and liability balances we expect to reverse during fiscal 2018 we used the blended U.S. statutory rate of 28.06% and for amounts expected to reverse in future periods we used the newly enacted 21% tax rate. However, we are still analyzing certain aspects of the Act and refining our calculations accordingly. This analysis and refinement could potentially affect the measurement of these balances or give rise to new deferred tax amounts. The provisional amount we recorded from our remeasurement of our deferred tax balance was $664,000 and was treated as a discrete expense for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2022 differ from the fiscal 2022 U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to foreign income tax rate differential and other tax credits.

 

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We record valuation allowances to reduce our deferred tax assets to an amount that we believe is more likely than not to be realized. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will ultimately be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. During the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2023, there was no change to our valuation allowance.allowance for our deferred tax assets.

  

We are subject to taxation in the U.S., Switzerland and various U.S. state jurisdictions. Our tax returns for the fiscal years ended June 30,2014 and forward are subject to examination by U.S. tax authorities and for fiscal years ended June 30, 2007 and forward are subject to examination by state tax authorities. Our tax filings for the fiscal year ended June 30,2015 and forward are subject to examination by Swiss tax authorities.

It is our policy to establish reserves based on management’s assessment of exposure for certain positions taken in previously filed tax returns that may become payable upon audit by tax authorities. Our tax reserves are analyzed quarterly and adjustments are made as events occur that we believe warrant adjustments to the reserves. There were no adjustments to these reserves in the three and six months ended December 31, 2017.

 

I.J. Treasury Stock

 

On June2,2011,We purchase shares under a stock repurchase plan (“Repurchase Plan”) authorized by the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 million of our common stock.Directors. On February 6, 2015,December 2, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized a $1.0$1.0 million increase to our stock repurchase planthe Repurchase Plan, thus bringing the total authorized repurchase amount to $3.0 million. On May 11, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized a $2.0 million increase to our stock repurchase plan bringing the total authorized repurchase amount to $5.0 million. On March 28, 2017, the Board of Directors authorized a $2.0 million increase to our stock repurchase plan bringing the total authorized repurchase amount to $7.0$19.0 million. Under the repurchase plan,Repurchase Plan, we may, from time to time, purchase shares of our common stock, depending upon market conditions. When we do so we may purchase the sharesconditions, in open market or privately negotiated transactions.

 

During thethree and six months ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we did not repurchase any shares under this repurchase plan.

During Stock repurchases for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2023 we acquired 7,264 shares in connection with restricted stock shares that vested during that year at a weighted average cost of $10.80 per share and a total cost of $78,000. Duringwere as follows:

  

Shares

  

Average Cost

  

Total Cost (in

thousands)

 

Shares purchased under Repurchase Plan

  25,447  $9.23  $235 

Shares acquired from employees for restricted stock vesting

  23,587   8.86   209 

Total

  49,034     $444 

Stock repurchases for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2023 we acquired 7,998 shares in connection with restricted stock shares that vested during that period at a weighted average cost of $10.79 per share and a total cost of $86,000. Duringwere as follows:

  

Shares

  

Average Cost

  

Total Cost (in

thousands)

 

Shares purchased under Repurchase Plan

  140,812  $9.19  $1,294 

Shares acquired from employees for restricted stock vesting

  23,587   8.86   209 

Total

  164,399      $1,503 

Stock repurchases for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016,2022 we acquired 367 shares from employees in connection with restricted stock shares that vested during the period at a weighted average cost of $12.30 per share and a total cost of $5,000. Duringwere as follows:

  

Shares

  

Average Cost

  

Total Cost (in

thousands)

 

Shares purchased under Repurchase Plan

  179,810  $12.62  $2,269 

Shares acquired from employees for restricted stock vesting

  27,161   11.00   299 

Total

  206,971     $2,568 

Stock repurchases for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016,2022 wewere as follows:

  

Shares

  

Average Cost

  

Total Cost (in

thousands)

 

Shares purchased under Repurchase Plan

  369,512  $12.98  $4,796 

Shares acquired from employees for restricted stock vesting

  27,853   11.08   309 

Total

  397,365     $5,105 

Stock repurchase costs include commissions and fees.

Shares acquired6,404 shares from employees in connection withfor restricted stock shares that vested during the period at a weighted average cost of $13.09 per share and a total cost of $84,000.

These sharesvesting were returned to NAIus by the related employees and in return NAIwe paid each employee’s required tax withholding required as a result ofresulting from the vesting of the restricted shares. The valuation of the shares acquired and thereby the number of shares returned to NAIus was calculated based on the closing share price on the date the restricted shares vested.

 

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J.K. Derivatives and Hedging

 

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

 

As of DecemberMarch 31, 2023, 2017,we had forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges primarily to protect against the foreign exchange risks inherent in our forecasted sales of products at prices denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. These contracts are expected to be settled through August 2019.September 2024. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, we record the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(“OCI”) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity and subsequently reclassify these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings.

 

For foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges, hedge effectiveness is measured using the spot rate. Changes in the spot-forward differential are excluded from the test of hedge effectiveness and are recorded currently in earnings as interest expense or income.revenue. We measure effectiveness by comparing the cumulative change in the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the hedged item. No hedging relationships were terminated as a result of ineffective hedging for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022.

We monitor the probability of forecasted transactions as part of the hedge effectiveness testing on a quarterly basis. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, we did not have any losses or gains related to the ineffective portion of our hedging instruments during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, we recorded a $92,000 gain related to the ineffective portion of our hedging instruments to other income. None of our foreign currency forward contracts were terminated as a result of ineffective hedging or forecasted transactions no longer probable of occurring for foreign currency forward contracts. We monitor the probability of forecasted transactions as part of our hedge effectiveness testing on a quarterly basis.instruments.

 

As of DecemberMarch 31, 2023, 2017,the notional amounts of our foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges were approximately $52.6$24.0 million (EUR 45.321.4 million). As of DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2023, a net lossgain of approximately $2.7 million$50,000, offset by $6,000 of deferred taxes, related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges was recorded in OCI. It is expected that $2.0 million$50,000 will be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months along with the earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions.

 

As ofFor foreign currency contracts December 31, 2017not, designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of our cash flow hedges was a liability of $2.7 million, of which $2.1 million was classified as a current liability, and $609,000 was classifiedthe hedge are recorded directly to foreign exchange gain or loss in other noncurrent liabilitiesincome in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.an effort to offset the change in valuation of the underlying hedged item. During the three months endedand December 31, 2017, we recognized $731,000 of net losses in OCI and reclassified $428,000 of losses from OCI to revenue. During the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2023, we recognized $2.9 million of net lossesentered into forward contracts in OCI and reclassified $850,000 of losses from OCIorder to revenue.hedge foreign exchange risk associated with our lease liability at NAIE, which is denominated in Swiss Francs (CHF). As of JuneMarch 31, 2023, 30,2017,$422,000 of the fair valuenotional amounts of our foreign exchange contracts not designated as cash flow hedges was classified in accrued liabilities, andwere approximately $12.2 million (CHF 11.4 million).

We are exposed to interest rate fluctuations related to our $10.0 million Term Note with Wells Fargo, which carries a variable interest rate of 1.80% above the SOFR rolling $99,00030 was classified other noncurrent liabilities in-day average. To manage our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Duringexposure to this variable rate, on August 23, 2021, we entered into a floored interest rate swap that fixes our all-in rate on this loan to 2.4% for thefirst three months endedyears of the term loan. Fluctuations in the relation of our contractual swap rate to current market rates are recorded as an asset or liability with an offset to OCI at the end of each reporting period. Interest expense is adjusted for the difference between the actual SOFR spread and the swap contractual rate such that our effective interest expense for each period is equal to our hedged rate of December 31, 2016, 2.4%.we recognized $2.3 million of net gains in OCI and reclassified $213,000 of gains from OCI to revenue. During the six months ended December 31, 2016, we recognized $1.8 million of net gains in OCI and reclassified $271,000 of gains from OCI to revenue. 

  

 

K.L. Contingencies

 

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

 

COVID-19 Pandemic

We continue to monitor and evaluate the risks to public health and the impact on overall global business activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including its potential impacts on our employees, customers, suppliers and financial results. As the situation remains fluid, it is difficult to predict the duration and scope of the pandemic and its impact on our business. However, it may result in a material adverse impact to our financial position, operations and cash flows if conditions persist or worsen.

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

 

The following discussion and analysis is intended to help you understand our financial condition and results of operations for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2023. You should read the following discussion and analysis together with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included under Item 1 in this Quarterly Report, as well as the risk factors and other information included in our 20172022 Annual Report and other reports and documents we file with the SEC. Our future financial condition and results of operations will vary from our historical financial condition and results of operations described below based on a variety of factors.

 

Executive Overview

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

During the first six nine months of fiscal 2018,ended March 31, 2023, our net sales were 5%0.3% lower than in the first sixnine months of fiscal 2017.  Private labelended March 31, 2022. Private-label contract manufacturing sales increased 1% due primarily to the sale of new products to existing customers and higher volumes of current products to existing customers, partially offset by the timing and shipment of orders of current products to existing customers and discontinued customer relationships. Our first quarter fiscal 2018 contract manufacturing sales declined 19% as compared to the same period in the prior year primarily from reduced orders from our largest customer for specific products associated with an inventory reduction program. During our second quarter of fiscal 2018, our contract manufacturing sales increased 23% as compared to the comparable prior year period7.7% primarily due to an increase inhigher sales to our largest customer, partially offset by decreased sales to historical levelsother customers and shipmentlower average exchange rates applied to sales denominated in Euro as compared to the prior year period. Our foreign exchange rates as applied to sales denominated in Euro decreased to a weighted average of new products under our previously announced expanded relationship. 1.13 EUR/USD in the nine months ended March 31, 2023 compared to a weighted average of 1.18 EUR/USD during the nine months ended March 31, 2022. Revenue concentration risk for our largest private labelprivate-label contract manufacturing customer as a percentage of our total net sales increased to 53% for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 compared to 50% in2023 was 40%, and revenue concentration for our largest private-label contract manufacturing customer as a percentage of total net sales for the first sixnine months of fiscal 2017.ended March 31, 2022 was 34%. We expect our annualized fiscal 20182023 revenue concentration for thisour largest customer to be higher thanincrease compared to our revenue concentration for our largest customer in fiscal 2017.2022.    

 

During the first sixnine months of fiscal 2018, CarnoSyn® beta-alanineended March 31, 2023, patent and trademark licensing revenue decreased 27%62.0% to $9.8$5.2 million, as compared to $13.4revenue of $13.5 million for the first sixnine months of fiscal 2017.ended March 31, 2022. The decrease in beta-alaninepatent and trademark licensing revenue during the nine months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily due to decreased material shipmentsa decrease in orders from existing customers as a result of market and seasonalinflationary factors and lower average material sales prices. During the quarter ended December 31, 2017, the sports nutrition retail market conditions declined most notablyalong with a general slowdown in the standard “brick and mortar”Sports Nutrition sales channels as products transitioned to higher levels of internet based sales. This transition resultedchannel. Included in excess inventory in certain channels and delayed the re-order rates for many of our customer brands. Additionally, while we still have active patents covering instant release CarnoSyn® beta-alanine, we experienced increased competition from companies selling generic beta-alanine duringmarket factors is the current quarter resulting in certain customers discontinuingfact that the use of our CarnoSyn® beta-alanine. In  addition to legal actions we have prosecuted and others we may institute, to offset this decline, we have increased our sales and marketing activities to consumers, customers, potential customers, and brand owners on multiple platforms to promote and reinforce the features and benefits of utilizing CarnoSyn® beta-alanine. As we enter our third quarter endingnine months ended March 31, 2018, our re-order rates have improved2022 benefited from a ramp up of Sports Nutrition sales activity due to easing COVID restrictions on athletic activities with no corresponding activity in the nine months ended March 31, 2023.

We continue to invest in research and development for many of our customer brands suggesting improved sports nutrition retail market conditions. Additionally, our SR CarnoSyn® raw material sales continued to rise during the current quarter as more brands adopted product offerings of this effectivesustained release delivery system. There canWe believe SR CarnoSyn® may provide a unique opportunity within the growing Wellness and Healthy Aging markets. We believe our recent efforts to refine our formulations and product offerings will be no assurance that our salespositively received and marketing efforts or the recent apparent improvementresult in retail market conditions will reverse or decelerate potential future declinessignificant opportunity for increased SR CarnoSyn® sales.

 

To protect our CarnoSyn® business and its underlying patent estate,our patents, trademarks and other intellectual property, we incurred litigation and patent compliancelegal expenses of approximately $1.7$0.1 million during the first sixnine months of fiscal 2018 and $2.02023 as compared to $0.3 million during the comparable period in fiscal 2017.   We describe2022. Our legal expense associated with our effortsCarnoSyn® business has remained low as we have no active litigation and the current run-rate of expenses is primarily related to protectmaintenance of our patent estate in more detail under Item 1 of Part II of our 2017 Annual Report.and trademark estate. Our ability to maintain or further increase our beta-alanine royalty and licensing revenue will depend in large part on our ability to develop a market for our sustained release form of beta-alanine marketed under our SR Carnosyn® tradename, maintenance ofCarnoSyn® trademark, maintain our patent rights, the availability ofobtain the raw material beta-alanine when and in the amounts needed, the ability to expand distribution of beta-alanine to new and existing customers, the ability to further commercialize our existing patents, and the continued compliance by third parties with our license agreements and our patent, trademark and trademarkother intellectual property rights. During the remainder of fiscal 2023, we will continue our sales and marketing activities to consumers, customers, potential customers, and brand owners on multiple platforms to promote and reinforce the features and benefits of utilizing CarnoSyn® and SR CarnoSyn® beta-alanine.

 

our operating segments. While we previously anticipated a slight decrease in fiscal 2023 consolidated net sales compared to fiscal 2022, sales decreased further than expected during the third quarter of fiscal 2023 as compared to the same quarter in the prior year. We expect our sales during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 will increase as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The primary driver for our sales decline relates to excess on-hand inventory levels for several of our key customers associated with softening consumer demand. In addition, the majority of our customers maintained larger inventory balances during the previous twelve months related to supply constraints and have now begun to release these excess inventory positions associated with improving supply chain conditions. We believe this decline in near term demand from our customer base is consistent with the overall economic trends in our industry.

Based on our current sales order volumes and forecasts we have received from our customers, we now anticipate our fiscal 2023 consolidated net sales will decrease between 10% to 12% compared to fiscal 2022. We also anticipate we will generate net operating income for our fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Changes in sales mix, unfavorable foreign exchange rates, and inflationary factors including increased operational costs, increased labor rates, raw material, freight and supply chain costs are anticipated to negatively impact our near-term financial results.

In March 2023, due to reduced orders and forecasts from our customers, we implemented a workforce restructuring plan by eliminating 32 employee positions, representing approximately 9% of our global workforce. The reduction in workforce impacted all of our global locations and is expected to result in reduced operating expenses of approximately $1.8 million on an annualized basis. During the quarter ended March 31, 2023, we recognized restructuring charges of $449,000, primarily related to severance payments associated with this workforce restructuring plan.

We continue to evaluate further cost reduction opportunities, including working with both suppliers and customers, to mitigate the impact of these order reductions and higher operational costs on our financial results. There can be no assurance our expectations will result in the currently anticipated net sales or financial results.

 

During the remainder of fiscal 2018, year 2023, we also plan to continue our focus on:

 

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

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

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

Beginning commercial production in our new high-volume powder blending and packaging facility, which was fully opened in April 2023;

Expanding the commercialization of our beta-alanine patent estate through raw material sales, developing a new sales distribution channel under the Wellness and Healthy Aging category for our sustained release form of beta-alanine marketed under our SR CarnoSyn® trademark, exploiting new contract manufacturing opportunities license and royalty agreements, and protecting our proprietary rights; and

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

 

Impact of COVID-19 on Our Business

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted, and may continue to result, in significant economic disruption and has and may continue to have some effect on our business. Our facilities, located both in the United States and Europe, maintained operations throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there can be no assurance our facilities will continue to operate without interruption.

We will continue to monitor the situation and may take further actions to alter our business operations as may be required by federal, state or local authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders.

Discussion of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of our financial statements requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our financial statements and their accompanying notes. We have identified certain policies we believethe following as our most critical accounting estimates, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of ourthe Company’s financial condition and results, and that require management’s most subjective and complex judgments. Information regarding our other significant accounting estimates and policies is disclosed in Note 1 of operations. These policies requireItem 1 of this report and as disclosed in the application2022 Annual Report.

Revenue Recognition — Revenue is measured as the net amount of significant judgment by our management. We baseconsideration expected to be received in exchange for fulfilling one or more performance obligations. For certain contracts with volume rebates and discounts, our estimates on our historical experience, industry standards,of future sales used to assess the volume rebate and various other assumptions we believediscount estimates are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results couldsubject to a high degree of judgement and may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. An adverse effect on our financial condition,actual sales due to, among other things, changes in financial condition,customer orders and results of operations could occur if circumstances change that alter the various assumptions or conditions used in such estimates and assumptions.raw material availability. 

Our critical accounting policies are discussed under Item 7 of our 2017 Annual Report and recent accounting pronouncements are discussed under Item A to our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report. There have been no significant changes to these policies or pronouncements during the six months ended December 31, 2017.

 

Results of Operations

 

The results of our operations for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31 were as follows (in(dollars in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 
 

December 31,

  

December 31,

  

March 31,

  

March 31,

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

% Change

  

2017

  

2016

  

% Change

  

2023

 

2022

 

% Change

 

2023

 

2022

 

% Change

 

Private label contract manufacturing

 $29,355  $23,864   23% $51,577  $51,243   1% $30,354  $37,623  (19

)%

 $112,969  $104,894  8

%

Patent and trademark licensing

  3,980   6,695   (41)%  9,832   13,383   (27)%  2,345   4,750  (51

)%

  5,152   13,546  (62

)%

Total net sales

  33,335   30,559   9%  61,409   64,626   (5)% 32,699  42,373  (23

)%

 118,121  118,440  0

%

Cost of goods sold

  26,713   24,064   11%  48,417   50,462   (4)%  31,323   34,980  (10

)%

  105,160   96,220  9

%

Gross profit

  6,622   6,495   (2)%  12,992   14,164   (8)% 1,376  7,393  (81

)%

 12,961  22,220  (42

)%

Gross profit %

  19.9%  21.3%      21.2%  21.9%     4.2

%

 17.4

%

    11.0

%

 18.8

%

   
                         

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  4,341   3,382   28%  8,828   7,515   17% 3,864  4,119  (6

)%

 11,422  12,317  (7

)%

% of net sales

  13.0%  11.1%      14.4%  11.6%     11.8

%

 9.7

%

    9.7

%

 10.4

%

   
                                    

Income from operations

  2,281   3,113   (27)%  4,164   6,649   (37)

(Loss) income from operations

 (2,488) 3,274  (176

)%

 1,539  9,903  (85

)%

% of net sales

  6.8%  10.2%      6.8%  10.3%     (7.6

)%

 7.7

%

    1.3

%

 8.4

%

   
                         

Total other income

  202   387   (48)%  310   437   (29)%

Income before income taxes

  2,483   3,500   (29)%  4,474   7,086   (37)%

Other expense

  (300

)

  (88

)

 241

%

  (723

)

  (123) 488

%

(Loss) income before income taxes

 (2,788

)

 3,186  (188

)%

 816  9,780  (92

)%

% of net sales

  7.4%  11.5%      7.3%  11.0%     (8.5

)%

 7.5

%

    0.7

%

 8.3

%

   
                         

Provision for income taxes

  3,801   1,034   268%  4,358   2,130   105%

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

  (407)  682  (160

)%

  331   2,173  (85

)%

Net (loss) income

 $(1,318) $2,466   (153)% $116  $4,956   (98)% $(2,381) $2,504  (195

)%

 $485  $7,607  (94

)%

% of net sales

  (4.0)%  8.1%      0.2%  7.7%     (7.3

)%

 5.9

%

    0.4

%

 6.4

%

   

 

Private-label contract manufacturing net sales increased 23%decreased 19% during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023, and 1% duringincreased 8% for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. These increases were due primarily to the sale of new products to existing customers and higher volumes of current products to existing customers partially offset by the timing and shipment of orders of current products to existing customers and discontinued customer relationships. Net sales to our largest customer represented a majority of the increase in our private label contract manufacturing sales during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and were primarily the result of increased orders of current products and orders of new products.

Net sales from our patent and trademark licensing segment decreased 41% during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and decreased 27% during the six months ended December 31, 2017,2023, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decrease in beta-alanine raw material sales during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily due to decreased shipmentssales to two of beta alanineour three largest customers, partially offset by increased sales to our largest customer. The decline in sales to two of our largest customers is due to reduced orders due to their efforts to reduce excess on-hand inventory. Sales were also negatively impacted by Euro to USD foreign exchange rates. Our foreign exchange rates as applied to sales denominated in Euro decreased to a weighted average of 1.14 EUR/USD in the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to a weighted average of 1.17 EUR/USD during the three months ended March 31, 2022.

The increase in sales during the nine months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily due to increased sales to our largest customer, partially offset by decreased sales to other customers and unfavorable Euro to USD foreign exchange rates. Our foreign exchange rates as applied to sales denominated in Euro decreased to a weighted average of 1.13 EUR/USD in the nine months ended March 31, 2023 compared to a weighted average of 1.18 EUR/USD during the nine months ended March 31, 2022.

Net sales from our patent and trademark licensing segment decreased 51% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, and 62% for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decrease in patent and trademark licensing revenue during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily due to a decrease in orders from existing customers as a result of market and seasonalinflationary factors along with a general slowdown in the Sports Nutrition sales channel. Included in the market factors is the fact that the three and lower averagenine months ended March 31, 2022 benefited from a ramp up of Sports Nutrition sales prices foractivity due to easing COVID restrictions on athletic activities with no corresponding activity in the material.three and nine months ended March 31, 2023.

 

The change in gross profit margin betweenfor the three and six month periodsnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023, was as follows:

 

 

Three Months

  

Six Months

  

Three Months

  

Nine Months

 
 

Ended

  

Ended

  

Ended

  

Ended

 
              

Contract manufacturing(1)

  3.2

%

  0.8

%

 (11.5

)%

 (3.6

)%

Patent and trademark licensing(2)

  (4.6)  (1.6)  (1.7)  (4.2

)

Total change in gross profit margin

  (1.4

%)

  (0.8%)  (13.2

)%

  (7.8

)%

 

1

1Private labelPrivate-label contract manufacturing gross profit margin as a percentage of consolidated net sales increased 3.2decreased 11.5 percentage points during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 and increased 0.8 percentage points during the six months ended December 31, 20172023 when compared to the comparable prior year periods. These increases wereThe decrease in gross profit as a percentage of sales for private-label contract manufacturing during the three months ended March 31, 2023 is primarily due to increasedlower sales and favorable productunfavorable sales mix.mix, increased costs related to labor, utilities, operating supplies, freight and other costs resulting in an increase in per-unit manufacturing costs. Included in the increased labor costs for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is a restructuring charge of $300,000 due to a workforce restructuring plan completed in March of 2023.

For the nine months ended March 31, 2023, the contract manufacturing gross profit margin as a percentage of consolidated net sales decreased 3.6 percentage points as compared to the comparable prior year period, primarily due to an increase in per-unit manufacturing costs driven by increased labor costs and other overhead costs, including operating supplies, utilities, freight, and depreciation. Included in the increased labor costs for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 is a restructuring charge of $300,000.

 

2

Patent and trademark licensing gross profit margin as a percentagepercentage of consolidated net sales decreased 4.61.7 percentage points during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 and decreased 1.64.2 percentage points duringfor the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 when compared to the comparable prior year periods. These decreases wereThe decrease in margin contribution was primarily due to decreased raw materialpatent and trademark licensing net sales and decreased royalty income as a percentage of total consolidated net sales, partially offset byas patent and trademark licensing historically provides higher profit margins than our private-label contract manufacturing business. The nine months ended March 31, 2022 also included a favorable raw material costs.change in our estimates of certain volume rebate programs while the nine months ended March 31, 2023 included an unfavorable change in our estimates of certain volume rebate programs.

 

Selling, general and administrativeadministrative expenses increased $1.0decreased $0.3 million, or 28%6%, during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 and increased $1.3$0.9 million, or 17%7%, during the six months ended December 31, 2017, as compared to the comparable prior year periods.  These increases were primarily due to increased marketing, advertising and research and development costs supporting our CarnoSyn® and SR CarnoSyn® brands and increased compensation costs partially offset by lower litigation costs.

Other income, net decreased $0.2 million during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and decreased $0.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2017, when compared to the comparable prior year periods.  These decreases were primarily due to foreign exchange fluctuations.

Our income tax expense increased $2.8 million, or 268%, during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and increased $2.2 million, or 105%, during the six months ended December 31, 2017, as compared to the comparable prior year periods. The increases were primarily due to the discrete income tax expense amounts recorded as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted on December 22, 2017. Among other things, the Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate tax rate to 21% and requires companies to pay a one-time deemed repatriation transition tax on earnings of U.S.-owned foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred. At December 31, 2017, we have not completed our accounting for all of the tax effects of the Act; however, in certain cases, as described below and in accordance with SAB 118, we have made a reasonable estimate of the effects on our existing deferred tax balances and the one-time transition tax. In other cases, we have not been able to make a reasonable estimate and continue to account for those items based on our existing accounting under ASC 740, Income Taxes. For the items for which we were able to determine a reasonable estimate, we recognized a provisional amount as a discrete component of our provision for income taxes. The impact of the Act may differ from these estimates, possibly materially,decrease during the one-year measurement period ending December 22, 2018 due to, among other things, further refinement of our calculations, changes in the interpretations and assumptions we made, guidance that may be issued and actions we may take as a result of the Act.

Included in our tax expense for the three and six months ended December 31, 2017 is $3.3 million of discrete tax items related to the Act. The discrete tax items include:

$1.8 million associated with a one-time transition tax that is calculated based on our total post-1986 earnings and profits (E&P) from our Swiss subsidiary NAIE. This accumulated E&P amount has historically been considered permanently reinvested thereby allowing us to defer recognizing any U.S. income taxes on the amount of such E&P.  However, under the Act we are required to pay this tax based on a deemed repatriation into the U.S. of such E&P. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, we will elect to pay this tax over an eight-year period.

As of December 31, 2017, we no longer consider undistributed foreign earnings from NAIE as indefinitely reinvested. As a result, we have recorded $775,000 in estimated foreign withholding taxes on the amounts deemed repatriated under the Act, which was also treated as a discrete expense during the period.

As of December 31, 2017, we remeasured certain deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they are expected to reverse in the future. For balances we expect to reverse during fiscal 2018 we used the blended U.S. statutory rate of 28.06% and for amounts expected to reverse in future periods we used the newly enacted 21% tax rate. However, we are still analyzing certain aspects of the Act and refining our calculations, which could potentially affect the measurement of these balances or potentially give rise to new deferred tax amounts. The provisional amount recorded from the remeasurement of our deferred tax balance was $664,000.

Our effective tax rate, excluding the impact of the above noted discrete items, for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 was 21.9% as compared to an effective tax rate of 29.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2016. As a fiscal taxpayer, our U.S. federal statutory rate for the year ended June 30, 2018 is estimated to be 28.06% and is a blended rate of the historic 35% statutory rate and the newly enacted 21% rate. The year over year improvement in our second fiscal quarter effective tax rate is primarily due to the reduction of the U.S. federal tax rate used in our estimated tax calculation, which reduced to a blended rate of 28.06% as compared to 34.0% used in the same period in the prior year. In addition, as this rate reduction was applied on a year to date basis the second quarter of 2018 tax expense received a benefit from the application of the lower rate to the first quarter of fiscal 2018 pre-tax income, thus further reducing the effective tax rate for the quarter. Our effective tax rate, for the six months ended December 31, 2017 excluding the impact of the above noted discrete items, was 24.6% as compared to an effective tax rate of 30.1% for the six months ended December 31, 2017. The improvement in our year to date fiscal 2018 effective tax rate2023 as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year is primarily due to the reduction of the U.S. federal tax rate used in our estimated tax calculation, which reducedrelated to a blended ratepartial recovery of 28.06%accounts receivable that had been reserved as uncollectible in a prior fiscal year and lower legal expenses. The decrease during the nine months ended March 31, 2023 as compared to 34.0% used in effective tax rate calculation the same period in the prior year.fiscal year is primarily related to a partial recovery of accounts receivable that had been reserved for in a prior fiscal year and lower legal expenses.

 

We expectOther expense increased $0.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and $0.6 million during the nine months ended March 31, 2023 when compared to the comparable periods during the prior year. The increase in both the three and nine month periods is primarily associated with increased expenses related to our U.S. federal statutoryCHF balance sheet hedge and interest expense related to usage of our line of credit.

Our income tax (benefit) expense decreased $1.1 million to a benefit of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 when compared to the same period in fiscal 2022. The change in tax rate is primarily due to be 21% fora pre-tax loss in the third quarter of fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2018, which should further reduce our2023 as compared to pre-tax income in the third quarter of fiscal 2022. There was also a difference in the effective tax rate on an annualized basis.recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2023 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2022 due to foreign income tax rate differential, the recognition of a prior year bad debt reserve as a tax loss in the current year, the timing of other forecasted permanent tax items, and discrete tax items related to employee stock vesting and return-to-provision adjustments.

 

Our income tax expense decreased $1.8 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease in income tax expense for the nine months was primarily related to lower pre-tax income partially offset by an unfavorable effective tax rate due primarily to foreign income tax rate differential, the recognition of a prior year bad debt reserve as a tax loss in the current year, the timing of other forecasted permanent tax items, and discrete tax items related to employee stock vesting and return-to-provision adjustments.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are cash flows provided by operating activities and the availability of borrowings under our credit facility.facilities. Net cash providedused by operating activities was $4.7$0.5 million duringfor the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 as2023 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $5.0$3.1 million duringin the comparable period induring the prior fiscal year.

 

During the six months ended DecemberAt March 31, 2017,2023, changes in accounts receivable, used $4.5consisting of amounts due from our private-label contract manufacturing customers and our patent and trademark licensing activities, provided $9.8 million in cash compared to having provided $3.4providing $1.2 million of cash during the comparable sixnine month period in the prior year. The decreaseincrease in cash provided by accounts receivable during the six month periodnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 primarily resulted from the timing of sales and the related collections.collections and a partial recovery of one account receivable that had been reserved as uncollectible in a prior fiscal year. Days sales outstanding was 3229 days during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 and 332023 as compared to 40 days duringfor the six months ended December 31, 2016.prior year period.

 

During the six months ended December 31, 2017, changesChanges in inventory used $4.2$6.8 million in cash during the nine months ended March 31, 2023 compared to having provided $3.7using $9.8 million in the comparable prior year period. The increasechange in cash provided byrelated to inventory during the periodnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 was primarily related to inventory purchased to support increased sales to our largest private label contract manufacturing customerthe difference in the amount and timing of orders and shipments.anticipated sales as compared to same period in the prior year. Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities provided $6.9used $6.2 million in cash during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 compared to having used $6.7providing $4.4 million during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2022. The change in cash flow activity related to accounts payable and accrued liabilities is primarily due to inventory associated with increased sales associated with our largest customer and timing of inventory receipts and payments.

During the six months ended December 31, 2017, NAIE’s operations provided $2.1 million of our operating cash flowwas primarily due to the timing of inventory receipts payments and sales.payments.

 

Cash used in investing activities duringin the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 was $3.6$13.2 million compared to $3.3$21.4 million duringin the comparable six month period last year.prior year period. The primary reason for the change iswas due to the conversionpurchase of $1.5 million of accounts receivable into a note receivablenew manufacturing and warehouse facility in Carlsbad, CA during the first quarter of fiscal 2018. This reduction was partially offset by lowernine months ended March 31, 2022 while the nine months ended March 31, 2023 included capital improvement costs and equipment purchases of $2.1 million duringassociated with the first half of fiscal 2018 as comparedon-going project to $3.3 million duringimprove the same six month period of fiscal 2017. Capital expenditures for both years were primarily for manufacturing equipment used in our Vista, Californianew facility to become a high capacity powder processing and Manno, Switzerland facilities.storage facility.

 

Cash used inprovided by financing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, was $7.4 million, compared to $4.8 million provided in the comparable prior year period. The difference is primarily due to higher treasury stock repurchase activity during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 primarily related to treasury shares returned to NAI by employees whose restricted stock vested during the quarter. In return NAI paid each employee's required tax withholding.2022.

 

At March 31, 2023, we had $9.6 million outstanding under the Term Note we used to purchase our new Carlsbad, California warehouse and manufacturing facility in August 2021. We did not have any consolidated debt ashad $9.1 million outstanding on our working capital line of December 31, 2017 or June 30, 2017.

We have a Credit Agreementcredit with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.  The Credit Agreement provides us with a credit line of up to $10.0$10.9 million and matures on February 1, 2020. The line of credit may be used to finance working capital requirements. On September 29, 2017, we executed an amendment toremaining available for borrowing. During the Credit Agreement, that now allows us to make loans or advances to third parties in amounts not exceeding $1.5 million. We executed this amendment in order to issue a note receivable of $1.5 million to a customer. There is no commitment fee under this agreement. There are no amounts currently drawn under the line of credit.

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

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

On December 31, 2017,2023, we were in compliance with all of the financial and other covenants required under the Credit Agreement for this credit line. Refer to Item 1, Note F., "Debt," in this Quarterly Report, for the terms of this Credit Agreement.

 

As of DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2023, we had $28.8$15.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $10.0 million available under our credit facilities.equivalents. We believe our available working capital, cash, and cash equivalents, credit facility and potential cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund our current working capital needs, and capital expenditures, and minimum debt and interest payments through at least the next 12 months. Our planned improvements to our powder blending, packaging and storage facility we purchased in August 2021 were substantially complete as of March 31, 2023 and we anticipate capital expenditures to be minimal for the remainder of the fiscal year.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2023, we did not have any off-balance sheet debt nor did we have any transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations) or other relationships with any unconsolidated entities or other persons that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future adverse effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenue or expenses that are or could be material to investors.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

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

 

ITEM 4.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

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

 

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer), evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and proceduresprocedures as of DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2023. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of December 31, 2017 our disclosure controls and procedures were effective for their intended purpose described above.as of March 31, 2023.

 

There were no changes toin our internal controlscontrol over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarterly period ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172023 that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

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

 

As of February 13, 2018, except as described below,May 12, 2023, neither NAI nor its subsidiaryNAIE were a party to any material pending legal proceeding nor was any of our property the subject of aany material pending legal proceeding. We are currentlyoften involved in up to several legal matters in the ordinary course of our business, each of which is related to enforcing our intellectual property rights. Some of these matters are summarized below.business. 

 

In 2011, NAI filed a lawsuit against Woodbolt Distribution, LLC, also known as Cellucor (“Woodbolt”), and both NAI and Woodbolt filed additional lawsuits and countersuits against each other. NAI and Woodbolt subsequently settled all of the lawsuits between them, but not before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) at Woodbolt’s request rejected the claims of two NAI patents. The rulings rejecting the claims of two NAI patents were subsequently confirmed by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) at the USPTO. NAI filed Notices of Appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit requesting that certain findings of the PTAB's be reversed. No hearing date has been set by the Court. Both NAI patents rejected by the USPTO expired in August 2017.

On September 18, 2015, NAI filed a complaint against Creative Compounds, LLC, alleging various claims including (1) violation of Section 43 of the Lanham Act, (2) violation of California's Unfair Competition Law, (3) violation of California's False Advertising Law, (4) Trade Libel and Business Disparagement and (5) Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage. Subsequently, NAI and defendant resolved their disputes and entered into settlement and the case was dismissed.

On August 24, 2016, NAI filed a separate complaint against Creative Compounds, LLC, alleging infringement of U.S. patent 7,825,084. On October 5, 2016, Creative filed its answer and counterclaims. On January 19, 2017, NAI filed a Motion to Amend the Complaint, to add allegations of infringement of U.S. patents 5,965,596, 7,504,376, 8,993,610 and 8,470,865, and adding the following additional parties: Core Supplement Technology, Inc., Honey Badger LLC, and Myopharma, Inc. The Court granted NAI's motion. On May 2, 2017, the Court issued a revised scheduling order and set a trial date for July 31, 2018. On July 19, 2017, Creative filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings to dismiss the patent infringement claims with prejudice, On September 5, 2017, the Court granted Creative's motion, which was a non-final decision and subject to later appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. NAI has stated it will appeal the District Court rulings. The remaining non-patent claims pending against other defendants were not affected. On October 16, 2017, defendant Core Supplement Technology, Inc., filed a Notification of Bankruptcy with the Court. On October 17, 2017, NAI and defendant Honey Badger LLC filed a voluntary stipulation of dismissal, which the Court granted on October 20, 2017. On October 31, 2017, NAI and defendant Myopharma, Inc. filed a voluntary stipulation of dismissal, which the Court granted on November 6, 2017.  On November 9, 2017, NAI and Creative Compounds filed a joint motion to dismiss, which the Court granted on November 20, 2017. On November 21, 2017, NAI and Core Supplement Technology, Inc. filed a joint motion to dismiss, which the Court granted on November 27, 2017.  On December 8, 2017, NAI filed a Notice of Appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit regarding the patents asserted against the defendants.  NAI's deadline to submit its opening brief to the Federal Circuit is currently April 13, 2018.   No hearing date has been set.

On July 6, 2016, NAI filed a complaint against Allmax Nutrition, Inc. in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, alleging (1) infringement of U.S. patents 5,965,596, 6,172,098, 7,825,084 and RE 45,947, (2) violation of Section 32 of the Lanham Act, and (3) copyright infringement. On October 19, 2016, NAI filed an amended complaint adding HBS International Corp., Allmax's exclusive distributor, as a co-defendant and to add a civil conspiracy claim.  On May 2, 2017, the Court issued a scheduling order setting a trial date for July 31, 2018. On April 25, 2017, defendants filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings and a motion to dismiss as to NAI's trademark and patent infringement and civil conspiracy claims. On June 26, 2017, the Court granted Defendants’ motions, dismissing NAI's patent infringement claim with prejudice and dismissing the trademark and civil conspiracy claims without prejudice. NAI filed a Second Amended Complaint on July 10, 2017. On August 29, 2017, the Court denied NAI's motion to partially reconsider the dismissal of the patent infringement claim, which is a non-final decision and subject to later appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. NAI has stated it will appeal the District Court rulings. On August 30, 2017, the Court denied Defendants' motion to dismiss NAI's trademark and conspiracy claims. On September 29, 2017, both defendants filed their amended answers. Defendant HBS International Corp. also asserted a counterclaim for tortious interference with contract. NAI filed its response to the asserted counterclaim on November 10, 2017. The parties subsequently engaged in settlement discussions.  On December 22, 2017, NAI and defendants filed a joint stipulation of dismissal of the remaining claims, which the Court granted on January 2, 2018.

On September 16, 2016, NAI filed a complaint against Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. d/b/a ALR Industries, APS Nutrition, Innovative Laboratories, Formutech Nutrition, LG Sciences and Sports 1 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, alleging (1) infringement of U.S. patents 5,965,596, 7,825,084, 8,993,610 and RE 45,947, (2) violation of Section 32 of the Lanham Act and (3) breach of contract. On May 2, 2017, the Court issued a scheduling order setting a trial date for July 31, 2018. On July 10, 2017, Defendants filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings to dismiss the patent infringement claims with prejudice. On September 5, 2017, the Court granted Defendants' motion, which is a non-final decision and subject to later appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. NAI has stated it will appeal the District Court rulings. The remaining non-patent claims pending against the Defendants were not affected. On September 28, 2017, in a separate matter not involving NAI, the United States of America filed a First Superseding Criminal Indictment against defendants Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc and its Chief Executive Officer, Jared Wheat. United States v. Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, et al., No.1:17-CR-0229 (N.D. Ga. 2017). On or about October 4, 2017, items in the possession of Hi-Tech were seized pursuant to a search warrant, including the documentation relevant to this case. In light of this development, the parties moved the Court on November 3, 2017, seeking an order staying all proceedings in the pending action until disposition of United States v. Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, et al., 1:17-CR-00229 (N.D. Ga 2017), or at a minimum, until the documents relevant to this case can be retrieved by the defendants. The Court granted the parties' motion to stay on November 9, 2017.  The case remains stayed as of this date.

Although we believe our claims in the above litigation matters are valid, thereThere is no assurance weNAI will prevail in these litigation matters or in similar proceedings weNAI or others may initiate or that our litigation expenses will not be greater than anticipated.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

RISK FACTORS

 

When evaluating our business and future prospects you should carefully consider the risks describeddescribed under Item 1A of our 20172022 Annual Report, as well as the other information in our 20172022 Annual Report, this Quarterly Report and other reports and documents we file with the SEC. If any of the identified risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.seriously harmed. In that event, the market price of our common stock could decline, and you could lose all or a portion of the value of your investment in our common stock.

 

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

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

We did not sell any unregistered equity securities during the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022.

 

Repurchases

 

During the quarter three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2023 we did not sell any unregistered equity securities and we did not repurchase anyrepurchased 25,447 shares of our common stock under our stock repurchase plan.at a total cost of $0.2 million (including commissions and transaction fees) as set forth below:

Period

 

Total Number

of

Shares

Purchased

  

Average Price

Paid per Share 

(1)

  

Total Number of Shares

Purchased as Part of

Publicly Announced

Plans or Programs

  

Maximum Number (or

Approximate Dollar Value) of

Shares that May Yet Be Purchased

Under the Plans or Programs (as of

March 31, 2023)

(in thousands)

 

January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023

  24,662  $9.24   24,662    

February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023

  785  $8.97   785    

March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023

            

Total

  25,447       25,447  $714 

(1) Average price paid per share includes costs associated with the repurchases

 

Refer to Note J, "Treasury Stock," in this Quarterly Report, for terms of repurchase plan and additional information.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

 

ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS

EXHIBITS

 

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

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

Number

Description

Incorporated By Reference To

3(i)

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

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

3(ii)

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

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

4(i)

Form of NAI’sNAI’s Common Stock Certificate

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

31.1

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

Filed herewith

31.2

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

Filed herewith

32

Section 1350 Certification

Filed herewith

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document

Filed herewith

101.SCH

101.INS

Inline XBRL InstanceTaxonomy Extension Schema Document

Filed herewith

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

Filed herewith

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

Filed herewith

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

Filed herewith

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

Filed herewith

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

Filed herewith

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

Filed herewith

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

Date: February 13, 2018May 12, 2023

 

 

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES

INTERNATIONAL, INC.

By:

/s/ Mark A. LeDoux

Mark A. LeDoux, Chief Executive Officer

 (principal(principal executive officer)

By:

/s/ Michael E. Fortin

Michael E. Fortin, Chief Financial Officer

 (principal(principal financial and accounting officer)

 

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