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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES INC

For the period ended Dec 30, 2023. Filed Feb 27, 2024.

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FY2023 · Filed Feb 27, 2024

USNA$13.85+1.6%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026

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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC.

FORM 10-K

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 30, 2023

INDEX

Page
Part I
Item 1Business3
General3
Current Focus and Growth Strategy3
Products5
Geographic Presence6
Research and Development6
Manufacturing and Quality Assurance7
Distribution and Marketing9
Operating Strengths12
Competition14
Product Returns14
Major Customers14
Associate Compliance14
Information Technology15
Regulatory Matters15
Intellectual Property18
Seasonality19
Backlog19
Working Capital Practices19
Environment Laws19
Our Values and Culture19
Information About Our Executive Officers and Directors21
Additional Available Information22
Item 1ARisk Factors23
Item 1BUnresolved Staff Comments38
Item 1CCybersecurity39
Item 2Properties40
Item 3Legal Proceedings40
Item 4Mine Safety Disclosures40
Part II
Item 5Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities41
Item 6Reserved42
Item 7Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations42
Item 7AQuantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk49
Item 8Financial Statements and Supplementary Data49
Item 9Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure49
Item 9AControls and Procedures49
Item 9BOther Information53
Item 9CDisclosure regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections53
Part III
Item 10Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance53
Item 11Executive Compensation53
Item 12Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters53
Item 13Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence53
Item 14Principal Accounting Fees and Services53
Part IV
Item 15Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules53
Signatures56

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Certain Risks

This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new products; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future financial results, long-term value creation goals, productivity, raw material prices and related costs, supply chain, asset impairment, litigation, sustainability and environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) efforts, compliance with current or proposed international laws and regulations, the impact of COVID-19 or other pandemics, or geo-political tensions, conflicts or wars on our operations. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely unduly on forward-looking statements.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those we project or assume in our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, such as those disclosed or incorporated by reference in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any forward-looking statement made by us in this report is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise. Among the important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in our forward-looking statements in this report are the following:

Our dependence upon the direct selling business model to distribute our products and the activities of our independent Associates;

Extensive regulation of our business model and uncertainties relating to the interpretation and enforcement of applicable laws and regulations governing direct selling and anti-pyramiding in the United States, China, and other markets where we have operations;

The operation and expansion of our business in China through our subsidiary, BabyCare Holdings, Ltd. (“BabyCare”), including risks related to (i) operating in China in general, (ii) engaging in direct selling in China, (iii) BabyCare’s business model in China, (iv) new and expanded data privacy and security laws and regulations in China, and (v) changes in the Chinese economy, marketplace or consumer environment;

Unanticipated effects of changes to our Compensation Plan;

Challenges associated with our planned expansion into new international markets, delays in commencement of sales or product offerings in such markets, delays in compliance with local marketing or other regulatory requirements, or changes in target markets;

Macroeconomic conditions and other factors, including inflationary pressures, slower economic growth or recession, general conditions affecting consumer spending or discretionary income, or disruptions to our supply chain;

Any resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, which is highly unpredictable and could be significant and could harm our business, operations, and financial results;

Political events, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics or other health crises including, and in addition to, COVID-19, or other events that may negatively affect economic conditions, consumer spending or consumer behavior;

Changes in the legal and regulatory environment including environmental, health and safety regulations, data security and privacy, and trade policies and tariffs, the impact of customs, duties, taxation, and transfer pricing regulations, as well as regulations governing distinctions between and our responsibilities to employees and independent contractors;

Geo-political tensions or conflicts, including impacts from the conflicts involving Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Palestine, deterioration in foreign relations, as well as disputes or tensions among other countries around the world in general or among the United States, China, and other countries;

Volatile fluctuation in the value of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar;

Noncompliance by us or our Associates with any data privacy or security laws or any security breach by us or a third party involving the misappropriation, loss, destruction or other unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information;

Shortages of raw materials, disruptions in the business of our contract manufacturers, significant price increases of key raw materials, and other disruptions to our supply chain;

Our continued compliance with debt covenants in our Credit Facility;

Litigation, tax, and legal compliance risk and costs, especially if materially different from the amount we expect to incur or have accrued for, and any disruptions caused by the same;

Information technology system failures, data security breaches, data security and privacy compliance, network disruptions, and cybersecurity attacks; and

Acquisition, divestiture, and investment-related risks, including risks associated with past or future acquisitions.

Unless otherwise indicated or otherwise required by the context, the terms “we,” “our,” “it,” “its,” “Company,” and “USANA” refer to USANA Health Sciences, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

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