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Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2009 Q3 Results

Return to Operational Profitability with Income from Continuing Operations of $1.25 Million for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2009

SAN MARCOS, Calif., May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Natural Alternatives International, Inc. ("NAI") (Nasdaq: NAII), a leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of customized nutritional supplements, today announced a net loss of $504,000 or $0.07 per share on net sales from continuing operations of $17.3 million for the third quarter ended March 31, 2009. The third quarter results include a net loss from discontinued operations of $1.9 million or $0.28 per share primarily related to the write-down of substantially all of the remaining goodwill and intangible assets of the company's discontinued operations.

The third quarter net sales from continuing operations represented a decrease of $1.6 million from $18.9 million in the comparable prior year quarter. For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, contract manufacturing sales declined $1.2 million or 7% from the comparable quarter last year. The decrease in net sales resulted primarily from the impact of the current economic conditions and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations. These sales decreases were partially offset by increased sales volumes from other existing customers and new customer sales and royalty income related to a sublicense agreement for the distribution of Beta Alanine. Net sales from our branded products declined $334,000 or 35% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to the comparable period in fiscal 2008 due primarily to the continued softening of our Pathway to Healing(R) product line.

Net income from continuing operations in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $1.4 million or $0.21 per diluted share compared to net income of $22,000 or $0.00 per diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The increase in net income from continuing operations was attributable to an improved sales mix, reduced labor and other manufacturing costs, lower selling, general and administrative expenses associated with our organizational consolidation and a decrease in insurance, investor relations, professional fees and employee compensation expenses.

The net loss from discontinued operations of $1.9 million or $0.28 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to a net loss of $468,000 or $0.07 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The increase in the net loss from discontinued operations was primarily attributable to a non-cash impairment charge related to management's conclusion that the carrying values of intangible assets related to discontinued operations were less than their current fair value. Overall, the net loss for the third quarter was $504,000 or $0.07 per share compared to a net loss of $446,000 or $0.06 per share in the comparable quarter last year.

As of March 31, 2009 NAI had cash and certificates of deposit of $3.4 million and working capital of $12.0 million compared to $3.5 million and $18.4 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2008. As of March 31, 2009, we had $4.5 million available under our working capital line of credit.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark LeDoux stated, "While the current economic conditions continue to challenge the economy at large, it is clear that working hard to partner with our customers to develop innovative products and continue to push initiatives for intelligent cost management is beginning to be reflective in our financial performance. We also believe we have positioned the company for profitable performance for the remainder of fiscal 2009 and remain optimistic about our future growth opportunities and intend to continue to leverage our certified manufacturing facilities and excellent customer service reputation to expand our distribution and customer base."

NAI, headquartered in San Marcos, California, is a leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements and provides strategic partnering services to its customers. Our comprehensive partnership approach offers a wide range of innovative nutritional products and services to our clients including: scientific research, clinical studies, proprietary ingredients, customer-specific nutritional product formulation, product testing and evaluation, marketing management and support, packaging and delivery system design, regulatory review and international product registration assistance. For more information about NAI, please see our website at http://www.nai-online.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are not historical facts and information. These statements represent our intentions, expectations and beliefs concerning future events, including, among other things, our expectations and beliefs with respect to our future financial and operating results, including the amount of our future revenue and profits and our future financial condition, and our ability to reduce operating costs, expand our contract manufacturing business, and develop, maintain or increase sales to new and existing customers, as well as future economic conditions and the impact of such conditions on our business. We wish to caution readers these statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes for future periods to differ materially from any forward-looking statement or views expressed herein. NAI's financial performance and the forward-looking statements contained herein are further qualified by other risks including those set forth from time to time in the documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

CONTACT - Kenneth Wolf, Chief Financial Officer, Natural Alternatives International, Inc., at 760-736-7700 or investor@nai-online.com.

    Web site: http://www.nai-online.com



                   NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS
                    (In thousands, except per share data)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                             Three Months Ended
                                                 March 31,
                                          -----------------------
                                           2009            2008
                                          -------         -------

    NET SALES                             $17,348  100.0% $18,921  100.0%
    Cost of goods sold                     14,241   82.1%  16,356   86.4%
                                           ------   ----   ------   ----
    Gross profit                            3,107   17.9%   2,565   13.6%

    Selling, general & administrative
     expenses                               1,724    9.9%   2,921   15.4%
                                            -----           -----

    OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) FROM
     CONTINUING OPERATIONS                  1,383    8.0%    (356)  -1.9%

    Other (expense) income, net              (129)  -0.7%     165    0.9%
                                             ----   ----      ---    ---
    INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING
     OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES                1,254    7.2%    (191)  -1.0%

    (Benefit) Provision for income taxes     (183)           (213)
                                             ----            ----
    INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING
     OPERATIONS                             1,437    8.3%      22    0.1%

    LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS,
     NET OF TAX                            (1,941) -11.2%    (468)  -2.5%
                                           ------            ----

    NET LOSS                                $(504)          $(446)
                                            =====           =====


    NET (LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
    Basic:
    Continuing Operations                   $0.20           $0.00
    Discontinued Operations                ($0.27)         ($0.07)
                                           ------          ------
    Net Loss                               ($0.07)         ($0.06)
                                           ======          ======

    Diluted:
    Continuing Operations                   $0.21           $0.00
    Discontinued Operations                ($0.28)         ($0.07)
                                           ------          ------
    Net Loss                               ($0.07)         ($0.06)
                                           ======          ======

    WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON
     SHARES OUTSTANDING:
    Basic                                   7,067           7,014
                                            =====           =====
    Diluted                                 7,004           6,969
                                            =====           =====



                                             Nine Months Ended
                                                 March 31,
                                          -----------------------
                                           2009            2008
                                          -------         -------

    NET SALES                             $54,490  100.0% $60,208  100.0%
    Cost of goods sold                     48,211   88.5%  50,527   83.9%
                                           ------   ----   ------   ----
    Gross profit                            6,279   11.5%   9,681   16.1%

    Selling, general & administrative
     expenses                               7,180   13.2%   8,888   14.8%
                                            -----           -----

    OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) FROM
     CONTINUING OPERATIONS                   (901)  -1.7%     793    1.3%

    Other (expense) income, net              (562)  -1.0%     146    0.2%
                                             ----   ----      ---    ---
    INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING
     OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES               (1,463)  -2.7%     939    1.6%

    (Benefit) Provision for income taxes       (3)             24
                                              ---             ---
    INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING
     OPERATIONS                            (1,460)  -2.7%     915    1.5%

    LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS,
     NET OF TAX                            (3,745)  -6.9%  (1,118)  -1.9%
                                           ------          ------

    NET LOSS                              $(5,205)          $(203)
                                          =======           =====


    NET (LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
    Basic:
    Continuing Operations                  ($0.21)          $0.13
    Discontinued Operations                ($0.53)         ($0.16)
                                           ======          ======
    Net Loss                               ($0.74)         ($0.03)
                                           ======          ======

    Diluted:
    Continuing Operations                  ($0.21)          $0.13
    Discontinued Operations                ($0.53)         ($0.16)
                                           ======          ======
    Net Loss                               ($0.74)         ($0.03)
                                           ======          ======

    WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON
     SHARES OUTSTANDING:
    Basic                                   7,052           7,014
                                            =====           =====
    Diluted                                 7,032           7,034
                                            =====           =====



                                    NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                                  (In thousands)
                                                   (Unaudited)

                                             March 31,    June 30,
                                               2009         2008
                                             ---------    ---------

    ASSETS
    Cash and cash equivalents                  $2,712      $3,518
    Certificate of deposit                       $699           -
    Accounts receivable, net                    5,747       6,401
    Inventories, net                           12,220      14,135
    Income tax receivable                         175       1,354
    Current Assets of discontinued
     operations                                 1,161       6,299
    Other current assets                        1,505       1,223
                                                -----       -----
        Total current assets                   24,219      32,930
    Property and equipment, net                14,308      12,823
    Other noncurrent assets, net                  159         160
                                                  ---         ---
        Total Assets                          $38,686     $45,913
                                              =======     =======

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Accounts payable and accrued
     liabilities                               $7,925     $10,034
    Line of credit                              1,820           -
    Current portion of long-term debt           1,626       2,730
    Current liabilities of discontinued
     operations                                   829       1,724
    Deferred income taxes                           -          61
    Deferred rent                               1,089       1,164
    Long-term pension liability                   236         198
                                                  ---         ---
        Total Liabilities                      13,525      15,911
                                               ------      ------
    Stockholders' Equity                       25,161      30,002
                                               ------      ------
        Total Liabilities and Stockholders'
         Equity                               $38,686     $45,913
                                              =======     =======



SOURCE  Natural Alternatives International, Inc.

    -0-                           05/13/2009
    /CONTACT:  Kenneth Wolf, Chief Financial Officer of Natural Alternatives
International, Inc., +1-760-736-7700, investor@nai-online.com/
    /Web Site:  http://www.nai-online.com /
    (NAII)

CO:  Natural Alternatives International, Inc.

ST:  California
IN:  REA HEA FOD BEV
SU:  ERN

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