Record third-quarter fiscal 2009 results announced by Nu Skin Enterprises

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) today announced record third-quarter revenue of $334.2 million, an 8 percent improvement over the prior-year period. Revenue in the period benefited 1 percent from foreign currency fluctuations. Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.40, a 54 percent improvement over the same quarter of 2008. Earnings per share, excluding restructuring charges of $0.01, were $0.41, a 58 percent improvement over the prior-year period.

"We are really pleased with accelerated growth on both the top and bottom line," said Truman Hunt, president and chief executive officer. "We are also optimistic about continued growth going forward. Last week we held our 25th anniversary convention where we hosted 12,000 of our global sales leaders and unveiled our new ageLOC skin care line. As part of the event, we also revealed more of the science and significant scientific collaborations that support our product strategy of targeting the sources of aging.

"There are several reasons we expect continued strength in our business. First, our anti-aging focus is tapping into a substantial market opportunity as consumers age, and as increasing numbers seek alternative income sources. Second, our product portfolio features highly differentiated and demonstrable skin care products today, and will expand into nutrition products next year. Third, our operating margin has consistently improved since we began restructuring our business in 2006. Our efforts to improve efficiency will continue to yield bottom-line improvements. Finally, our local currency revenue growth accelerated to 7 percent, boosted by continued sales trend improvements in Japan and double-digit growth in South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, Taiwan, Mainland China, and Latin America," said Hunt.