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Market Cap:$2.8M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$45.8M
- Public
- US
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Natural Health Trends Corp. is an international direct-selling and e-commerce company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Subsidiaries controlled by the Company sell personal care, wellness, and "quality of life" products under the "NHT Global" brand to an independent distributor network that either uses the products themselves or resells them to consumers. Our majority-owned subsidiaries have an active physical presence in the following markets: North America; Greater China, which consists of Hong Kong, Taiwan and China; South Korea; Japan; and Europe, which consists of Italy and Slovenia. We seek to be a leader in the direct selling industry serving the health and wellness marketplace by selling our products into many markets, primarily through our direct selling marketing operations. Our objectives are to enrich the lives of the users of our products and enable our distributors to benefit financially from the sale of our products.
CEO, MarketVision
John CavanaughNumber of Employees 136
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing: 325412
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Natural Health Trends Corp. Will Transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market
Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: BHIP) announced today that it will transfer its common stock listing from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market effective at the opening of trading on Thursday, April 17, 2008. The Nasdaq Stock Market has approved this transfer, putting the company...
KGS Announces That a Class Action Suit Has Been Filed by Shareholders of Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: BHIP)
Kahn Gauthier Swick, LLC ("KGS") announces that shareholders of Natural Health Trends Corp. ("Natural Health" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BHIP) common stock who purchased their shares during the period from March 31, 2003 through August 11, 2006 (the "Class Period"), may now move for appointment as lead plaintiff in a...
Natural Health Trends Corp. to host conference call to discuss second quarter and PETsMART, Inc. to host second quarter 2005 earnings conference call.
M2 PRESSWIRE-12 August 2005-US Financial Network: Natural Health Trends Corp. to host conference call to discuss second quarter and PETsMART, Inc. to host second quarter 2005 earnings conference callC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12082005 City of Industry, CA - Specialty Retail industry...
Natural Health Trends Corp. Appoints William Wong as Senior VP - Greater China and Southeast Asia
DALLAS, Texas -- Natural Health Trends Corp. (OTC BB: NHLC), an international direct-selling company, today announced it has appointed William Wong as Senior VP - Greater China and Southeast Asia of its Lexxus division.
Natural Health Trends Corp. Hires Richard S. Johnson to Manage Its Entry into Japan
DALLAS -- Natural Health Trends Corp. (OTC BB: NHLC), an international direct-selling company, today announced it has hired Richard S. Johnson to be the Representative Director and President of its operations in Japan, scheduled to open mid-2005.
Natural Health Trends Corp. Announces Temporary Symbol Change
Business Editors and Health/Medical Writers DALLAS--BW HealthWire--April 25, 2001 Natural Health Trends Corp. (OTCBB:NHTC) announced that its stock symbol has been temporarily changed to "NHTCE" due to the Company filing its 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission late. Mark Woodburn, President of Natural Health Trends reported,...
Natural Health Trends Corp. Prepared to Announce Record Revenues and Earnings for Fiscal Year Ended 2001
Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers DALLAS--BUSINESS WIRE--April 1, 2002 Natural Health Trends Corp. (OTCBB:NHTC) announced that it has received a fifteen-day extension to file its annual audited financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC known as Form 10KSB. Management is confident that the Company has experienced...
Natural Health Trends Corp. Announces Temporary Symbol Change
Business and Health Editors DENVER--BW HealthWire--April 20, 2000 Natural Health Trends Corp. (Nasdaq:NHTC) announced that its stock symbol has been temporarily changed to "NHTCE" due to the Company filing its 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission late. Mark Woodburn, CFO of Natural Health Trends, reported, "Our...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| John Cavanaugh | CEO, MarketVision |
| Chris T. Sharng | President |
| Curtis Broome | President, NHT Global Worldwide |
| Gary C Wallace | General Counsel, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and Secretary |
| Joe Wood | COO |
| Timothy S. Davidson | Senior V.P. and Cfo |
| Linda Lucas Padilla | Senior Vice President, Marketing, Global Operations |
| Richard S Johnson |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Stefan Zuckut | Chairman |
| Brian G. Wolfson | Board of Directors |
| George Broady | Board of Directors |
| Robert H. Hesse | Board of Directors |
| Terry LaCore | Board of Directors |
ohn F. Cavanaugh. In connection with our acquisition of MarketVision Communications Corporation (“MarketVision”) in March 2004, we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Cavanaugh for a term of three years providing for an annual salary of $193,000. On December 8, 2006, we, MarketVision and Mr. Cavanaugh entered into a new employment agreement that replaced and superseded the previous agreement in its entirety. The new agreement had a three year term and provided that Mr. Cavanaugh would continue to serve as President of MarketVision. The employment agreement provided Mr. Cavanaugh with a retention bonus of $89,200 along with an annual salary of $205,000 through December 31, 2006. The employment agreement also provided that, commencing on January 1, 2007 and on each January 1st thereafter during the term of the agreement, Mr. Cavanaugh’s salary would increase by 3% if his performance was satisfactory. The 3% increase for 2008 was deferred and not paid until December 12, 2008. Mr. Cavanaugh was also entitled to participate in our annual incentive plan, equity incentive plan and other standard U.S. employee benefit programs. On December 1, 2008, Mr. Cavanaugh and the Company mutually terminated this employment agreement.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | CEO, MarketVision | Current |
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | President of Marketvision Comm | Current |
| Webwizard, Inc | CEO | Former |
| Webwizard, Inc | Founder | Former |
Mr. Sharng was named President in February 2007 and was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since August 2004. From March 2004 through July 2004, Mr. Sharng was the Chief Financial Officer of NorthPole Limited, a privately held Hong Kong-based manufacturer and distributor of outdoor recreational equipment. From October 2000 through February 2004, Mr. Sharng was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ultrak Inc., a Texas-based, publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ that designed and manufactured security systems and products. From March 1989 through July 2000, Mr. Sharng worked at Mattel, Inc., most recently as the Vice President of International Finance.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | President | Current |
| The North Pole | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | President, CFO & Executive Vice President | Former |
| Mattel, Inc. | Vice President of International Finance | Former |
| Columbia University | MBA | Former |
Mr. Broome currently serves as the worldwide President of NHT Global and has been an employee of the company since 2002. Previously he served as the President of Greater China and Southeast Asia for the Company since September 2005, and has also held the positions of Executive Vice President of NHT Global, Inc. and as the President of I Luv My Pet, Inc., each a Company subsidiary. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Broome served as a sales and marketing consultant assisting small businesses with web marketing and business execution strategies.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nht Global Inc. | Worldwide President | Current |
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | President, NHT Global Worldwide | Current |
| Lexxus International | President | Former |
| Lexxus International | Executive Vice President | Former |
Mr. Wallace has served as the Company’s General Counsel, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and Secretary since January 2006. Prior to that, Mr. Wallace was a shareholder in the Dallas, Texas law firm of de la Garza & Wallace, PC since March 2001. Mr. Wallace has practiced business and corporate law in Dallas, Texas since 1982. Mr. Wallace received his law degree and bachelor degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | General Counsel, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and Secretary | Current |
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | Former |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Bachelor Degree | Former |
Mr. Wood was President of NHT Global, North Asia, in charge of Korean and Japanese markets. He joined the Company in 2003 as the President of the Company’s Korean subsidiary, where he started up the operations from scratch and built the Korean subsidiary into a successful business.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | COO | Current |
Mr. Davidson was named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in February 2007 and was the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer since September 2004. From March 2001 to September 2004, Mr. Davidson was Corporate Controller for telecommunications company Celion Networks, Inc., located in Richardson, Texas. From February 2000 to February 2001, Mr. Davidson was Manager of Financial Reporting for Dallas-based telecommunications company IP Communications, Inc. From December 1994 through January 2000, Mr. Davidson was employed by Arthur Andersen, LLP, most recently as an Audit Manager.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | Senior V.P. and Cfo | Current |
| Financial Reporting, Inc | Manager | Former |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Master Degree In Professional Accounting | Former |
| Texas A&M University | Bachelor Degree | Former |
As the former Vice President of Global Marketing for Mannatech, Ms. Padilla has held numerous executive positions within the direct selling industry over the last two decades with Aerus Electrolux, Beauticontrol and Priceless Legacy. As an active member of DSA (Direct Selling Association), Linda brings a strong product marketing focus with a recognized communications, training and creative product positioning track record.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | Senior Vice President, Marketing, Global Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Latino Directo | Senior Advisor | Current |
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | Current | |
| Amway Japan Limited | President | Former |
| Amway Corporation | Senior Vice President | Former |
| Amway Corporation | Representative Director | Former |
| Amway Japan Limited | Representative Director | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Network Technologies Inc. | Vice President of Corporate Development | Current |
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | Chairman | Current |
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. | Manager | Former |
| McKinsey & Company, Inc. | Former | |
| University of Cologne | PH.D. In Financial Economics | Former |
| University Corp. | Ph.D. In Financial Economics | Former |
| University of Chicago | MBA | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kepner-Tregoe, Inc. | Chairman of the Board | Current |
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Scientific Games Corporation | Board of Directors | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Track Software | Principal | Current |
| Message Technologies, Inc. | Chairman of the Board | Current |
| E-Datacollect | Chairman | Current |
| Time Link International Corp | Chairman | Current |
| Track Software | Board of Directors | Current |
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Network Security | CEO | Former |
| Network Security | Founder | Former |
| Interactive Technologies | Founder | Former |
| Network Security | Chairman | Former |
| Iowa State University | Bachelor of Science Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Dorchester Group Ltd. | President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Health Trends Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
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