10/28/2026

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Conference Call Operator
Operator

Jay, and welcome to the Natural Health Trends Corp. Third Quarter 2026 Conference Call. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Michelle Glidewell with Natural Health Trends Corp. Please go ahead.

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Michelle Glidewell
Investor Relations

Thank you, and welcome to Natural Health Trends Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. During today's call, there may be statements made relating to the future results of the that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements through the results of certain factors, including those set forth in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It should also be noted that a replay of today's call can be found on the investor section of the company's corporate website at naturalhealthtrendscorp.com. At this time, I'd like to turn the call over to Chris Sharng, President of Natural Health Trends.

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Chris Sharng
President

Thank you, Michelle. Good morning, and thanks to everyone joining us to discuss our third quarter 2026 financial results. Scott Davidson, our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is also here today. Third quarter net sales were $7.6 million, or flat compared to the second quarter this year, and were down 20% from $9.5 million when compared to the same quarter last year. Consumer pessimism in our largest and most important market remains one of our biggest challenges. The uncertainty is making people cautious about both spending and investing, and we saw that caution show up in purchasing decisions. We also continue to see lingering effects from the regulatory uncertainty in China and Michelle Glidewell. Our restructuring initiatives from late last year improved gross margin and cut operating expenses by almost $500,000 this quarter, bringing year-to-date savings to $1.1 million. As such, we were able to reduce our operating loss by 57% compared to the preceding quarter. During the quarter, we celebrated our 25th anniversary with a landmark event in Hong Kong, bringing together approximately 1,000 members and guests from our international teams. Celebrating this milestone together was a highlight of the quarter, and the event reinforced the strength of our community at a time when engagement matters most. We rolled out an AI-powered marketing and communication app for our Chinese members. This mobile-friendly tool helps facilitate direct communication, with additional features to come, including AI-enabled search and product training. In the coming weeks, we're excited to launch a new joint health supplement called Move Prime, A citrus flavored powder drink mix designed to support joint comfort and mobility. We're also readying a new traditional Chinese medicine product for our China market and to be introduced in the coming months. Turning to the rest of our global footprint, they remain an important part of our long-term growth story. Half of our markets outside of Hong Kong and China managed to increase their sales over the second quarter. Going forward, our priorities are straightforward. Maintain financial discipline. Invest where we can strengthen our competitive position and equip our field with innovative products, better digital tools, and meaningful engagement. We believe this positions us to benefit as market conditions improve. We also continue to return capital to shareholders as the Board has authorized continued repurchases under our existing program, with $15.8 million currently remaining available. It reflects our confidence in the business and our commitment to shareholder returns. With that, I'd like to turn the call over to our CFO, Scott Davidson, to discuss our financial results in greater detail. Scott?

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