August 8, 2011- Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) reported today its unaudited operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. All information regarding the Company's operating results, unless otherwise noted, pertains to its continuing operations, which include the Direct and Retail fitness segments. The Company's former commercial fitness business is reported as a discontinued operation.
Net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 rose 13.3% to $34.7 million, as compared to net sales of $30.6 million for the same quarter in 2010. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, net sales totaled $83.0 million, an increase of 8.8%, or $6.7 million, over net sales of $76.3 million for the same period in 2010.
Loss from continuing operations was $2.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, an improvement of 68.6%, or $4.8 million, over loss from continuing operations of $7.0 million for the same quarter in 2010. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2011 was $(0.07), compared to $(0.23) for the same quarter a year ago. The significant reduction in loss from continuing operations was primarily due to a 14.9% reduction in operating expenses achieved through more effective advertising expenditures, as well as higher sales and the associated gross margin. Selling and marketing expenses for the 2011 second quarter, as a percent of net sales, declined to 35.2% from 47.8% for the comparable 2010 period.
Bruce M. Cazenave, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our management team is pleased with this quarter's marked improvement in operating results during our most seasonally challenging quarter. We continue to see improvement on a number of key internal metrics, such as credit approval rates, media efficiency and operating leverage. After just two months with Nautilus, I am encouraged with our prospects and have confidence in our ability to continue building on the positive momentum we have established."
The Company reported a net loss of $3.3 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, an improvement of 69.5%, or $7.4 million, over net loss of $10.7 million for the second quarter of 2010. Diluted net loss per share for the second quarter of 2011 was $(0.11), as compared to diluted net loss per share of $(0.35) for the same quarter a year ago. Net loss for the 2011 second quarter included a loss from discontinued operation of $1.1 million, or $(0.04) per diluted share, compared to a loss of $3.7 million, or $(0.12) per diluted share, for the 2010 second quarter, as the Company completed the divestiture of its former commercial business in April 2011.
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, loss from continuing operations was $1.1 million, an improvement of 88.5%, or $8.3 million, over loss from continuing operations of $9.4 million for the same period in 2010. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations for the first six months of 2011 was $(0.03), compared to $(0.30) for the same period a year ago.
Net loss of $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 represented an improvement of 91.0%, or $16.8 million, over net loss of $18.5 million for the same period a year ago. Diluted net loss per share for the first six months of 2011 was $(0.05), as compared to diluted net loss per share of $(0.60) for the same period a year ago. Net loss for the first six months of 2011 included a loss from discontinued operation of $0.6 million, or $(0.02) per diluted share, compared to a loss of $9.1 million, or $(0.30) per diluted share, for the same period in 2010.
The following summary contains information from our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
| Results of Operations | Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited and in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 34,724 | $ | 30,642 | $ | 83,025 | $ | 76,286 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | 20,181 | 17,173 | 46,395 | 39,852 | ||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 14,543 | 13,469 | 36,630 | 36,434 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling and marketing | 12,219 | 14,645 | 27,084 | 33,588 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 4,277 | 4,794 | 8,969 | 9,953 | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | 724 | 788 | 1,477 | 1,591 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 17,220 | 20,227 | 37,530 | 45,132 | ||||||||||||
| Operating loss | (2,677 | ) | (6,758 | ) | (900 | ) | (8,698 | ) | ||||||||
| Other expense, net | (52 | ) | (35 | ) | (141 | ) | (48 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss from continuing operations before income taxes | (2,729 | ) | (6,793 | ) | (1,041 | ) | (8,746 | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (533 | ) | 201 | 34 | 619 | |||||||||||
| Loss from continuing operations | (2,196 | ) | (6,994 | ) | (1,075 | ) | (9,365 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss from discontinued operation | (1,072 | ) | (3,711 | ) | (587 | ) | (9,131 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (3,268 | ) | $ | (10,705 | ) | $ | (1,662 | ) | $ | (18,496 | ) | ||||
| Loss per share from continuing operations | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.23 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.30 | ) | ||||
| Loss per share from discontinued operation | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.30 | ) | ||||
| Net loss per share | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.35 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.60 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | 30,745 | 30,744 | 30,745 | 30,744 | ||||||||||||
The following table presents comparative net sales by segment for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
| Net Sales by Segment | Three months ended | Change | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited and in thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | $ | % | |||||||||||
| Direct business | $ | 22,455 | $ | 18,443 | $ | 4,012 | 21.8 | % | |||||||
| Retail business | 11,417 | 11,820 | (403 | ) | (3.4 | )% | |||||||||
| Royalty income | 852 | 379 | 473 | 124.8 | % | ||||||||||
| $ | 34,724 | $ | 30,642 | $ | 4,082 | 13.3 | % | ||||||||
Net sales for the Direct segment increased 21.8% for the 2011 second quarter over the comparable period last year. This sales increase was largely driven by continued strong demand for the Company's TreadClimber® products, attributable partly to increased advertising effectiveness and to higher consumer credit approval rates, which rose to 24% in the 2011 second quarter, as compared to 13% for the same period last year.
Net sales in the Retail segment for the 2011 second quarter totaled $11.4 million, which represented a modest decline of $0.4 million, or 3.4%, from a year ago. The seasonally low second quarter sales were also affected by comparatively lower sales of elliptical products in the cardio category, while sales in the strength category rose 18.9% over the comparable 2010 quarter, primarily due to a large shipment to one customer.
The following table presents comparative net sales by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
| Net Sales by Segment | Six months ended | Change | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited and in thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | $ | % | |||||||||||
| Direct business | $ | 52,709 | $ | 46,946 | $ | 5,763 | 12.3 | % | |||||||
| Retail business | 28,380 | 27,751 | 629 | 2.3 | % | ||||||||||
| Royalty income | 1,936 | 1,589 | 347 | 21.8 | % | ||||||||||
| $ | 83,025 | $ | 76,286 | $ | 6,739 | 8.8 | % | ||||||||
The following table presents comparative operating results by segment for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
| Operating Income (Loss) by Segment | Three months ended | Change | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited and in thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | $ | % | |||||||||||
| Direct business | $ | (1,022 | ) | $ | (4,978 | ) | $ | 3,956 | 79.5 | % | |||||
| Retail business | 872 | 1,333 | (461 | ) | (34.6 | )% | |||||||||
| Unallocated corporate | (2,527 | ) | (3,113 | ) | 586 | 18.8 | % | ||||||||
| $ | (2,677 | ) | $ | (6,758 | ) | $ | 4,081 | 60.4 | % | ||||||
Second quarter 2011 operating results for the Direct segment improved 79.5%, or $4.0 million, over the same quarter last year primarily due to higher sales and lower advertising expenses, offset in part by higher consumer financing fees. Gross margin percent for the Direct business was 50.0% of net sales for the second quarter of 2011, a decrease of 410 basis points compared to the comparable 2010 period. The decrease in gross margin percent was principally due to a change in product mix, higher product costs and higher freight expense, reflecting increased fuel prices.
Second quarter 2011 operating results for the Retail segment declined $0.5 million from the same quarter a year ago primarily due to lower sales and lower gross margin percent. Gross margin for the Retail business was 21.7% of net sales for the second quarter of 2011, a decrease of 470 basis points compared to the comparable 2010 period, reflecting increased product costs and a change in product mix.
The following table presents comparative operating results by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
| Operating Income (Loss) by Segment | Six months ended | Change | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited and in thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | $ | % | |||||||||||
| Direct business | $ | 1,178 | $ | (6,514 | ) | $ | 7,692 | n.m. | |||||||
| Retail business | 3,101 | 3,593 | (492 | ) | (13.7 | )% | |||||||||
| Unallocated corporate | (5,179 | ) | (5,777 | ) | 598 | 10.4 | % | ||||||||
| $ | (900 | ) | $ | (8,698 | ) | $ | 7,798 | 89.7 | % | ||||||
The following summary contains information from our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
| As of | |||||||
| (Unaudited and in thousands) | June 30, 2011 |
December 31, | |||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 15,052 | $ | 14,296 | |||
| Trade receivables, net | 7,878 | 19,633 | |||||
| Inventories | 12,518 | 10,347 | |||||
| Prepaids and other current assets | 5,448 | 7,319 | |||||
| Total current assets | 40,896 | 51,595 | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,711 | 3,795 | |||||
| Goodwill | 3,000 | 2,931 | |||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 17,743 | 18,774 | |||||
| Other assets | 920 | 1,272 | |||||
| $ | 67,270 | $ | 78,367 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Trade payables | $ | 16,041 | $ | 24,535 | |||
| Accrued liabilities | 6,161 | 7,045 | |||||
| Warranty obligations, current portion | 2,950 | 3,539 | |||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities | 1,187 | 1,160 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 26,339 | 36,279 | |||||
| Long-term notes payable | 5,365 | 5,141 | |||||
| Warranty obligations, non-current | 408 | 396 | |||||
| Income taxes payable, non-current | 3,472 | 3,210 | |||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities, non-current | 1,355 | 1,008 | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 1,358 | 1,534 | |||||
| Stockholders' equity | 28,973 | 30,799 | |||||
| $ | 67,270 | $ | 78,367 | ||||
Conference Call
Nautilus will host a conference call to discuss the Company's operating results for the second quarter at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) on Monday, August 8, 2011. It will be broadcast live over the Internet hosted at http://www.nautilusinc.com/events and will be archived online within one hour after completion of the call. In addition, listeners may call (800) 931-1309 in North America, and international listeners may call (212) 231-2931. Participants from the Company will be Bruce M. Cazenave, Chief Executive Officer, Michael D. Mulholland, Chief Financial Officer and William B. McMahon, Senior Vice President - Consumer Business.
A telephonic playback will be available from 6:30 p.m. EDT, August 8, 2011, through 6:30 p.m. EDT, August 22, 2011. Participants can dial (800) 633-8284 in North America, and international participants can dial (402) 977-9140 to hear the playback. The passcode is 21533136 to hear the playback.
About Nautilus, Inc.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) is a global fitness products company providing innovative, quality solutions to help people achieve a healthy lifestyle. With a brand portfolio including Nautilus®, Bowflex®, Schwinn Fitness® and Universal®, Nautilus markets innovative fitness products through Direct and Retail channels. Website: www.nautilusinc.com.
This press release includes forward-looking statements (statements which are not historical facts) within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements concerning the Company's prospects, current or future financial trends or operating results. Factors that could cause Nautilus, Inc.'s actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include our ability to acquire inventory from sole source foreign manufacturers at acceptable costs, within timely delivery schedules and that meet our quality control standards, availability and price of media time consistent with our cost and audience profile parameters, a decline in consumer spending due to unfavorable economic conditions, an adverse change in the availability of credit for our customers who finance their purchases, our ability to pass along vendor raw material price increases and increased shipping costs, our ability to effectively develop, market and sell future products, our ability to protect our intellectual property, the introduction of competing products, and our ability to get foreign-sourced product through customs in a timely manner. Additional assumptions, risks and uncertainties are described in detail in our registration statements, reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Such filings are available on our website or at www.sec.gov. You are cautioned that such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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