UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2012
NATURES SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)
Utah |
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0-8707 |
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87-0327982 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2500 West Executive Parkway, Suite 100, Lehi, Utah |
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84043 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone, including area code: (801) 341-7900
N/A
(Former name and former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements. Natures Sunshine may, from time to time, make written or oral forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements encompass Natures Sunshines beliefs, expectations, hopes, or intentions regarding future events. Words such as expects, intends, believes, anticipates, should, likely, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this report are made as of the date hereof and are based on information available to the Company as of such date. Natures Sunshine assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Actual results will vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of reasons, including, among others: further reviews of the Companys financial statements by the Company and its Audit Committee; modification of the Companys accounting practices; the outcome of the various inquiries, requests for documents and proceedings by government agencies; foreign business risks; industry cyclicality; fluctuations in customer demand and order pattern; changes in pricing and general economic conditions; as well as other risks detailed in the Companys previous filings with the SEC.
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 1, 2012, Natures Sunshine Products, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. A copy of the Companys press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On August 1, 2012, the Company held its annual general meeting of shareholders, at which the following items were voted upon:
(1) Election of Directors. The Companys shareholders elected for three-year terms all persons nominated for election as directors as set forth in the Proxy Statement. The following table sets forth the vote of the shareholders at the meeting with respect to the election of directors:
Nominee |
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For |
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Withheld |
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Broker |
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Albert R. Dowden |
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10,274,693 |
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245,095 |
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1,513,563 |
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Mark R. Genender |
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10,328,371 |
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191,417 |
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1,513,563 |
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Kristine F. Hughes |
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10,236,841 |
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282,947 |
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1,513,563 |
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(2) Adoption of the Natures Sunshine Products, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan, under which 1,500,000 shares of common stock will be reserved for issuance:
For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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Broker |
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8,953,396 |
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1,552,952 |
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12,441 |
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1,514,563 |
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(3) Ratification of Independent Accountants. The Companys shareholders voted upon and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Companys independent registered public accountants for fiscal 2012. The following table sets forth the vote of the shareholders at the meeting with respect to the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP:
For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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11,710,867 |
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319,509 |
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2,975 |
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There were no broker non-votes in the ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Companys independent registered public accountants for fiscal 2012.
(4) Advisory Resolution on Executive Officer Compensation. The Companys shareholders, on an advisory basis, voted to approve an advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Companys named executive officers:
For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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Broker |
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10,269,262 |
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232,086 |
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18,441 |
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1,513,563 |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 1, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors had approved the Companys payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share cash dividend ($0.20 annually), payable on August 23, 2012, to shareholders of record on August 13, 2012.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report:
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Exhibit |
10.1 |
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NSP 2012 Stock Incentive Plan |
10.2 |
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Form of Option Agreement for 2012 Plan |
99.1 |
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Press Release issued by Natures Sunshine Products, Inc., dated August 1, 2012 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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NATURES SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC. | |
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Dated: August 3, 2012 |
By: |
/s/ Stephen M. Bunker |
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Stephen M. Bunker, Chief Financial Officer |