Form 8-K

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): February 13, 2006

 


MANNATECH, INCORPORATED

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Texas   000-24657   75-2508900

(State or other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

  (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

600 S. Royal Lane, Suite 200

Coppell, Texas 75019

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (972) 471-7400

 

(Former name or former address, if change 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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17CFR 230.425)

 

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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 



Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 13, 2006, Mannatech, Incorporated issued a press release announcing its preliminary consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2005. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (“the Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (a) Financial Statements or Business Acquired.

None.

 

  (b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

None.

 

  (c) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit Number   Exhibit
99.1*   Press release dated February 13, 2006 entitled “Mannatech Expects to Announce Record Annual Sales”.
 

*Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURE

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.

 

Dated: February 13, 2006    MANNATECH, INCORPORATED
   By:   

/s/ Stephen D. Fenstermacher

   Name:    Stephen D. Fenstermacher
   Title:    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
   Exhibit
99.1*    Press release dated February 13, 2006 entitled “Mannatech Expects to Announce Record Annual Sales”.

*Filed herewith.

Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

Mannatech Expects to Announce Record Annual Sales

Coppell, TX – February 13, 2006 (NASDAQ – MTEX) Mannatech, Inc. a direct selling leader in glyconutritional wellness solutions, today announced it expects to report annual consolidated net sales of approximately $389 million for the year ended December 31, 2005, an increase of $94 million or 32% as compared to 2004.

In addition, Mannatech expects to report consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter 2005 of $101 million, for an estimated increase of 20% to as compared to its fourth quarter 2004. The estimated growth in sales reflects a higher current associate and member count of 490,000 as of December 31, 2005, an estimated increase of 32% or 121,000 as compared to 369,000 for its year ended December 31, 2004.

Sam Caster, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Mannatech, stated “We expect to report that our consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2005 will again exceed $100 million for the third consecutive quarter. The anticipated strong results reflect the continued product focus of Mannatech combined with the solid support of our committed associate base.”

Mannatech expects to report fourth quarter and full year 2005 earnings before March 15, 2006.

About Mannatech

Based in Coppell, Texas, Mannatech, Incorporated is a wellness solutions provider that develops innovative, high-quality, proprietary nutritional supplements, topical products and weight management products, which are sold through a global network-marketing system operating throughout the United States and the international markets of Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Denmark.

Please Note: This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases or terminology such as “may,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects”,” well positioned,” “expects,” and “plans” or other similar words or the negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Mannatech’s objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements. Mannatech believes this release should be read in conjunction with all of its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions its readers that these forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Some of these factors include, among others, Mannatech’s inability to attract and retain associates and members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory changes, and its planned growth into new international markets. Although Mannatech believes that its expectations, statements, and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cautions its readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in this release, as well as those set forth in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other filings filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.

Contact Information:

Steve Fenstermacher, CFO

Investor Relations

972-471-6512

ir@mannatech.com