Products Passion Possibilities 2009 Annual
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PRODUCTS PASSION POSSIBILITIES Real 2009 ANNUAL REPORT A New Direction 2009 was a year of signifi cant change for Mannatech. We encountered a number of challenges during the year, but by the end of 2009 a new direction for the company was set. In early January, a new All-Star Pack was launched in our domestic market with a reduced price of $499, providing a much more aff ordable business-building entry point for new Associates. Additionally, Mannatech implemented business procedures making us stronger relative to our competition. Early in the year, we reached settlements that resolved two litigation issues. Most importantly, the quality and effi cacy of Mannatech’s products were never in question. The validity of our patents was upheld as in three litigation cases that we won as plaintiff against companies infringing our patents. Also, we launched our outstanding new Essential Source™ Omega-3 product, as well as a family product called PhytoBurst™ Nutritional Chews, based on our proven PhytoMatrix® technology. Evidencing our continued mission to expand our international presence,nce, we opened four new countries in Europe and intend to add additionalal countries before the end of 2011. At year-end our Board of Directors named us as Co-CEOs. Together we have moremore than 16 years’ experience with Mannatech, producing the best dietary supplementst available. We believe that today Mannatech is better positioned to be a leader in the direct selling and wellness industries than it has been in some time. Most people have begun to recognize that wellness is a consumer-driven trend that will defi nitely have a benefi cial impact on human health. Spending on wellness represents a better long-term value proposition for consumers. Mannatech is a proactive leader in the area of scientifi c validation of wellness supplements and also bringing products based on Real Food Technology SM solutions to the marketplace. We ensure this high product quality by developing and formulating our products around the world meeting the strictest standards imposed by the strictest countries. Today, more than ever, Mannatech Associates can combine the power of leading-edge products and an outstanding business-building system and commission structure. Mannatech’s products and business opportunity are second to none for consumers interested in their health and fi nances, the two key issues for most families around the world. Sincerely, Dr. Rob Sinnott Steve Fenstermacher Co-CEO and Chief Science Offi cer Co-CEO and Chief Financial Offi cer To the Shareholders, As I refl ect on my fi rst year as Chairman of the Board, it is apparent to me that 2009 was as diffi cult a period for the economy and Mannatech in particular as I have seen. And yet, what I like about Mannatech’s employees and executives, Associates and fi eld leaders is their abiding faith and their belief in the possibilities. Not the problems or the challenges, but the real possibilities that can be achieved. This was never more apparent than in our search for new leadership when our CEO resigned in December. We found not one but three dynamic executives who were qualifi ed and anxious to step forward and lead the company. Today, they are working together in a newly created Senior Executive Offi ce; reorganizing the business to accelerate our domestic sales and drive our international expansion forward. Mannatech’s Chief Financial Offi cer, Steve Fenstermacher, and Chief Science Offi cer, Rob Sinnott, were named Co-CEOs while Randy Bancino, Senior Vice President, was named President of international businesses. Together they have a depth of understanding of our industry, our Associates and our culture. Because of them, we have come out of 2009 a stronger company, positioned to face the next decade with strong leadership and a clear understanding of our mission. That mission has evolved into our powerful Live for RealSM message: Real Products. Real Passion. Real PossibilitiesSM. Possibilities are what Mannatech is all about: the possibility of bringing the best income opportunities to our Associates, wellness to the world and enhanced value to our shareholders. Sincerely,y J. Stanley Fredrick Chairman of the Board For the year ended December 31, 2009 (in millions, except per share information and ratios) 2009 2008 2007 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: Net sales $290 $333 $413 Gross profi t $96 $135 $164 Income/Loss before income taxes $(24) $(18) $10 Net income/Loss $(17) $(13) $7 EARNINGS/LOSS PER SHARE: Basic $(0.66) $(0.48) $0.25 Diluted $(0.66) $(0.48) $0.25 Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in thousands): Basic 26,467 26,461 26,443 Diluted 26,467 26,461 26,893 FINANCIAL CONDITION: Total cash and investments $17 $31 $60 Total working capital $22 $32 $26 Total assets $102 $124 $152 Total shareholders’ equity $51 $69 $87 Cash fl ows from operations $(10) $(20) $18 STATISTICS: Current ratio 1.5 1.7 1.5 Inventory turnover ratio 1.5 1.8 2.5 Debt-to-equity ratio 0.07 0.03 0.02 Dividends paid per share $0.04 $0.36 $0.36 This year, Mannatech made great strides internationally while getting back to basics here at headquarters. We conceived our Live for Real brand promise, which will refl ect our passion for giving our Associates the best products using Real Food Technology solutions that help to change lives. Mannatech also continued to expand internationally, with products now available in four new countries and plans for expansion into Mexico. As we evolve and grow in the coming year, we’ll strive to embody our Live for Real spirit, through the promotion of our Real ProductsSM, Real PassionSM and Real PossibilitiesSM pillars. “We are excited to unveil Mannatech’s new look and feel because the Live for Real promise is more than a tagline; it truly refl ects the way of life for our company and independent sales Associates internationally,” says Dr. Robert A. Sinnott, Mannatech’s Co-Chief Executive Offi cer and Chief Science Offi cer. “Our Real Products, Real Passion and Real Possibilities philosophy supports people looking to change their lives through a personal commitment to healthy living and dedication to building a business.” RealPassion Living inspiration Our commitment to the Real Passion message is And of course, our elite best exemplifi ed by our work with MannaRelief, Team MannatechSM a nonprofi t charity organization providing athletes and their advanced nutrition to malnourished orphans commitment to around the globe through the compassion and their respective caring of volunteers and nonprofi t workers.* sports continue to be a source of inspiration for us. Mannatech In fact, the response of volunteer teams to the is always proud to cheer on and celebrate their devastation caused by the 2010 earthquake accomplishments, like Canada women’s hockey in Haiti and its aftermath was immediate and champion Hayley Wickenheiser, who recently won inspiring, and within days of the disaster, 8,300 Olympic gold at the Winter Games in Vancouver, pounds of nutritional products and supplements and United States speed skater Kimberly Derrick, were distributed to victims across the country. who won a bronze medal in the 3000-meter short track relay at the Winter Games. Mannatech will always support our athletes’ high-caliber, world-class performances, just as these athletes support and endorse our products.† * MannaRelief is an independent, nonprofi t organization. It is not owned or controlled by Mannatech, Incorporated. †As Team Mannatech members, the athletes receive free Mannatech products. Hayley Wickenheiser and Kimberly Derrick are Independent Mannatech Associates. RealProducts Science and nature—the best of both worlds The foundation of Mannatech’s success has always been the science behind our products. It’s no accident these products achieve results. That’s because diligent research goes into each and every one, with careful attention paid to which combination of ingredients works best together based on Real Food TechnologySM solutions. Real Food Technology solutions would not be possible fi ve products constitute a the go, debuted in November without our fl agship product, nutritionally well-rounded daily 2009 and immediately sold Ambrotose complex. It’s just as regimen that thousands of out in the fi rst two months. groundbreaking a formula today our Associates and customers Recently, at MannaFestSM 2010, as it was 16 years ago. That’s benefi t from. it was our best-selling product why we continue to champion anand continues to The newest of our Realal it by defending our 45 global be in high [5] for Life products is patents, which makes our demand. Our Essential Source Associates prouder than ever to Associates love Omega-3, released be the exclusive retailers of all the individually in September 2009. our products with Ambrotose wrapped size, Essential Source complex formulations. which provides a Omega-3 surpasses convenient way This year we look to the future quality and purity of introducing by celebrating the strides we’ve standards for fi sh oil Mannatech to already made in the industry. supplements and is nnew customers. 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