Exhibit 99.1
NUTRISYSTEM, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER
AND YEAR END 2006 RESULTS
Reports 2006 Revenues of $568 Million; EPS of $2.29
Expects EPS of $3.00 to $3.10 for 2007
Announces $200 Million Share Repurchase Program
Horsham, PA - February 14, 2007-NutriSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), a leading provider of weight management and fitness products and services, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2006. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. Highlights for the full year and quarter ended December 31, 2006 include:
Full Year 2006
- Revenue for the full year 2006 increased 167% to $568,209,000 compared to $212,506,000 for full year 2005;
- Operating income for full year 2006 grew 297% to $132,118,000 compared to $33,290,000 in the same period 2005; and
- Net income increased 305% to $85,130,000, or $2.29 per diluted share, for full year 2006 compared to net income of $21,015,000, or $0.59 per diluted share, for full year 2005.
Fourth Quarter 2006
- Revenue increased 92% to $133,569,000 in the fourth quarter 2006 compared to $69,617,000 for the fourth quarter of 2005;
- Operating income grew to $29,231,000 (21.9% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2006 compared to operating income of $9,655,000 (13.9% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2005. Results in the fourth quarter 2006 reflect $723,000 of share-based expense which was not included in expense prior to 2006; and
- Net income increased 213% to $19,607,000, or $0.53 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter 2006 compared to net income of $6,271,000, or $0.17 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2005.
"2006 was an exceptional year for us," said Michael J. Hagan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "For the past several years the NutriSystem team has had a singular focus on our customer, and that obsession has paid off with extraordinary financial results."
"We also proved that the men's weight loss market, long neglected by commercial weight loss companies, can become a large opportunity for NutriSystem because of our successful product, anonymous delivery platform and convenient approach to weight loss. We feel the men's weight loss market will be an important driver of our business in the years to come," continued Mr. Hagan. "Additionally, the first quarter of 2007 has started off strong with growth across all of our market segments, with particular momentum in the men's segment and reactivations of ex-customers. Other key financial metrics such as customer acquisition costs have improved over the course of the quarter, especially considering the 'infancy stage' of the men's and senior's market segments. The women's market, our core customer segment, continued to perform well in 2006 and is growing in 2007 due to enhanced media marketing efforts and a strong referral business."
Direct channel revenue reached $128,138,000 in the fourth quarter of 2006, a 96% increase over the same period in 2005. The Company added approximately160,000 Direct channel new customers, a 45% increase from approximately 110,000 new customers in the fourth quarter 2005.
"We continue to increase the profitability and scalability of our business model. Year over year, fourth quarter gross margin increased by 5.6 percentage points and operating margin jumped by 8.0 percentage points," said James D. Brown, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "We expect operating margin to continue to expand in the first quarter of 2007. Using the high end of our guidance, we anticipate operating margin to reach 25% in the first quarter of 2007."
Stock Repurchase Program
Under the terms of the stock repurchase program announced today, the Company may repurchase up to $200 million of its issued and outstanding shares in open-market transactions on the Nasdaq National Market. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities and other market conditions. The stock repurchase program has an expiration date of August 9, 2008 and may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. Repurchased shares would be returned to the status of authorized but un-issued shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2006, NutriSystem had 35.9 million shares outstanding.
Mr. Brown commented, "With no debt and expected operating income of more than $180 million in 2007, we believe a stock repurchase program is the most prudent use of our cash at this time."
First Quarter and Full Year 2007 Outlook
For the first quarter of 2007, the Company estimates that revenues will be between $205 million and $215 million, an increase of at least 40% year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share is expected to be between $0.88 and $0.92, an increase of at least 47% year-over-year. Further, the Company expects to add at least 300,000 new Direct channel customers in the first quarter of 2007. For the full year 2007, the Company estimates that revenues will be between $720 million and $740 million, and diluted earnings per share will be between $3.00 and $3.10 per share. This guidance does not reflect the effect of any stock repurchases.
"We are very pleased with our start in 2007. Our advertising continues to perform, our new market segments provide us additional visibility for growth, and our revenue stream from ex-customers is starting strong," commented Michael Hagan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Conference Call and Webcast
Management will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss fourth quarter 2006 financial results today at 5:00 PM Eastern time. The conference call will include remarks about the quarter and the Company's outlook from members of the NutriSystem senior management team including Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Hagan, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Tom Connerty, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer James D. Brown. Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 800-510 0178 (international: 617-614 3450) and entering access code 43911983, 5-10 minutes prior to the initiation of the call. A replay of the conference call will be available through March 14, 2007, by dialing 888-286-8010 (international:617-801-6888) and entering access code 58687420. A webcast of the conference call will also be available for one year under the investor information section of NutriSystem's website, www.nutrisystem.com.
About NutriSystem, Inc.
Founded in 1972, NutriSystem (NASDAQ: NTRI) is a leading provider of weight management and fitness products and services. The Company offers a weight loss program based on portion-controlled, lower Glycemic Index prepared meals. The program has no membership fees and provides free online and telephone counseling.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements regarding NutriSystem's outlook and guidance for the first quarter of 2007 and the full year 2007, its expectations regarding its ability to continue its growth while maintaining costs, statements about momentum in its business and other statements that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which are described in NutriSystem, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. NutriSystem, Inc. undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.
Contacts:
James D. Brown EVP and Chief Financial Officer NutriSystem, Inc. Tel: 215-706-5302 Email: jbrown@nutrisystem.com | Brandi Piacente Investor Relations The Piacente Group, Inc. Tel: 212-481-2050 Email: brandi@thepiacentegroup.com |
NUTRISYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended December 31, __________________________ | Year Ended December 31, _______________________ |
| | 2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 |
| | | | |
REVENUE | $ 133,569 | $ 69,617 | $ 568,209 | $ 212,506 |
| | | | | |
COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | |
Cost of revenues | 60,520 | 35,410 | 271,396 | 109,431 |
Marketing | 30,650 | 15,923 | 118,479 | 47,793 |
General and administrative | 11,954 | 8,225 | 43,169 | 21,009 |
Depreciation and amortization | 1,214 | 404 | 3,047 | 983 |
Total costs and expenses | 104,338 | 59,962 | 436,091 | 179,216 |
Operating income | 29,231 | 9,655 | 132,118 | 33,290 |
INTEREST INCOME, net | 1,126 | 470 | 3,655 | 860 |
Income before income taxes | 30,357 | 10,125 | 135,773 | 34,150 |
INCOME TAXES | 10,750 | 3,854 | 50,643 | 13,135 |
Net income | $ 19,607 | $ 6,271 | $ 85,130 | $ 21,015 |
| | | | | |
BASIC INCOME PER SHARE | $ 0.55 | $ 0.18 | $ 2.38 | $ 0.64 |
DILUTED INCOME PER SHARE | $ 0.53 | $ 0.17 | $ 2.29 | $ 0.59 |
| | | | | |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | | | | |
Basic | 35,637 | 34,981 | 35,800 | 32,898 |
Diluted | 36,773 | 37,316 | 37,122 | 35,618 |
NUTRISYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| | December 31, ------------------------------------ |
| | 2006 | 2005 |
ASSETS | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 13,785 | $ 3,902 |
Marketable securities | 68,469 | 42,066 |
Trade receivables | 17,218 | 7,517 |
Inventories | 72,366 | 34,153 |
Deferred income taxes | 2,743 | 1,577 |
Other current assets | 11,202 | 4,281 |
Total current assets | 185,783 | 93,496 |
FIXED ASSETS, net | 9,374 | 6,002 |
IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 787 | 1,351 |
GOODWILL | 465 | 465 |
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 1,133 | 5,787 |
OTHER ASSETS | 325 | 145 |
| $ 197,867 | $ 107,246 |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | |
Current portion of note payable and capital lease obligation | $ 180 | $ 171 |
Accounts payable | 49,361 | 25,886 |
Accrued payroll and related benefits | 1,371 | 963 |
Other current liabilities | 822 | 1,006 |
Total current liabilities | 51,734 | 28,026 |
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 831 | 254 |
Total liabilities | 52,565 | 28,280 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | | |
Preferred stock, $.001 par value (5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding) | - | - |
Common stock, $.001 par value (100,000,000 shares authorized; shares
issued and outstanding- 35,878,856 at December 31, 2006 and 35,432,055 at December 31, 2005) | 35 | 35 |
Additional paid-in capital | 60,355 | 79,149 |
Retained earnings (deficit) | 84,912 | (218) |
Total stockholders' equity | 145,302 | 78,966 |
| $ 197,867 | $ 107,246 |
NUTRISYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
| | December 31, ----------------------------------- |
| | 2006 | 2005 |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | |
Net income | $ 85,130 | $ 21,015 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities- | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 3,047 | 983 |
Accrued interest income | (353) | (266) |
Imputed interest expense | 14 | 23 |
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 19 | 59 |
Share-based expense | 5,507 | 137 |
Deferred tax (benefit) expense | 3,488 | (3,005) |
Tax benefit from stock option exercises | - | 16,105 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities excluding the effects of acquisition- | | |
Restricted cash | - | - |
Trade receivables | (9,701) | (6,489) |
Inventories | (38,213) | (30,474) |
Other assets | (7,101) | (3,148) |
Accounts payable | 23,475 | 21,527 |
Accrued payroll and related benefits | 408 | 595 |
Other liabilities | (80) | 491 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 65,640 | 17,553 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | |
Purchase of marketable securities | (121,000) | (41,800) |
Sales of marketable securities | 94,950 | - |
Capital additions | (5,910) | (5,436) |
Cash paid for acquisition of a business | - | - |
Net cash used in investing activities | (31,960) | (47,236) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | |
Issuance of common shares, net of offering costs | - | 25,399 |
Exercise of stock options and warrants | 3,632 | 4,135 |
Payment on note payable | - | (150) |
Tax benefit from stock option exercises | 17,939 | - |
Stock purchases, at cost | (45,368) | - |
Net cash provided by financing activities | (23,797) | 29,384 |
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 9,883 | (299) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
beginning of year | 3,902 | 4,201 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
end of year | $ 13,785 | $ 3,902 |
