<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000912061-19-000002.txt : 20190107
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20190107132124
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000912061-19-000002
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20190107
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20190107
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20190107

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000912061
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-MISCELLANEOUS NONDURABLE GOODS [5190]
		IRS NUMBER:				592705336
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-36849
		FILM NUMBER:		19512918

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		609 DEEP VALLEY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 395 (EAST BUILDING)
		CITY:			ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90274
		BUSINESS PHONE:		310-541-0888

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		609 DEEP VALLEY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 395 (EAST BUILDING)
		CITY:			ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90274
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<div><a name="s7C74240A0902D35D02C5297FE80999D9"></a></div><div><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:center;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-weight:bold;">Natural Health Trends Rejects False Allegations and Reiterates Commitment to Ethical Business Practices</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:center;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">HONG KONG &#8211; January 7, 2019 &#8211; Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC), a leading direct-selling and e-commerce company that markets premium quality personal care, wellness and </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">quality of life</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#8221;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">&#32;products under the NHT Global brand, issued the following statement in response to speculations and allegations falsely purported against the Company in a segment that aired on January 5, 2019 on China Central Television (&#8220;CCTV&#8221;). The Company rejects the claims made that Natural Health Trends is operating illegally in China. The Company believes short sellers arranged with associates at CCTV to create a deceptive expos&#233; about the Company and its products attempting to misleadingly portray the business as a pyramid scheme. </font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">Natural Health Trends, a U.S. public company listed on the NASDAQ stock market, distributes its products in more than 40 countries and regions around the world. The Company complies with all applicable laws and regulations to protect the rights and interests of consumers, and benefits from a robust international compliance program. </font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">&#8220;Natural Health Trends is committed to conducting business with honesty, integrity and fairness in accordance with the highest ethical standards,&#8221; commented Chris Sharng, President of Natural Health Trends Corp. &#8220;We are confident that our operations in China are in compliance with all applicable regulations. We believe these inaccurate claims were made in an effort to damage our brand, business in China, reputation and shareholder value, and we are prepared to vigorously defend our Company.&#8221; </font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-weight:bold;">About Natural Health Trends Corp.</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC) is an international direct-selling and e-commerce company operating through its subsidiaries throughout Asia, the Americas, and Europe.  The Company markets premium quality personal care products under the NHT Global brand.  Additional information can be found on the Company&#8217;s website at www.naturalhealthtrendscorp.com.</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-weight:bold;">Forward-Looking Statements</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 -- Forward-looking statements in this press release do not constitute guarantees of future performance.  Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company&#8217;s actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.  Such risks and uncertainties include the risks and uncertainties detailed under the caption </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">Risk Factors</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#8221;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">&#32;in Natural Health Trends Corp.&#8217;s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 27, 2018 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:center;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div><br></div><div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:right;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">1</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-weight:bold;">CONTACTS:</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-weight:bold;">Company Contact:</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">Scott Davidson</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">Natural Health Trends Corp.</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">Tel: 310-541-0888</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">scott.davidson@nhtglobal.com</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-weight:bold;">Investor Contact:</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">ADDO Investor Relations</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">Tel: 310-829-5400</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">investor.relations@nhtglobal.com</font></div><div><br></div><div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:right;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;">2</font></div><div style="line-height:144%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div></div>	</body>
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