UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 10-Q

þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended February 29, 2008
 
q
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the transition period from ____ to ____.
 
Commission file number:
001-14608

SCHIFF NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
87-0563574
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
2002 South 5070 West
Salt Lake City, Utah
 
84104-4726
(Address of principal
executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(801) 975-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ    No q

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

                           Large Accelerated Filer q                                                                                                                                Accelerated Filer q
 
                           Non-Accelerated Filer q (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)                                                                          Smaller reporting company þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes q    No þ

As of April 2, 2008 the registrant had outstanding 11,756,534 shares of Class A common stock and 14,973,148 shares of Class B common stock.

 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

S CHI FF NUTRITION IN TERNA TIONAL , INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands , except share data)

   
February 29, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
ASSETS
 
(unaudited)
       
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
35,012
   
$
34,463
 
Available-for-sale securities
   
8,214
     
45,817
 
Receivables, net
   
18,100
     
17,732
 
Inventories
   
31,399
     
23,698
 
Prepaid expenses and other
   
2,056
     
2,151
 
Deferred taxes, net
   
1,767
     
1,992
 
                 
Total current assets
   
96,548
     
125,853
 
                 
Property and equipment, net
   
13,801
     
14,438
 
                 
Other assets:
               
Goodwill
   
4,346
     
4,346
 
Available-for-sale securities
   
2,065
     
 
Deposits and other assets
   
16
     
105
 
Deferred taxes, net
   
1,823
     
337
 
                 
Total other assets
   
8,250
     
4,788
 
                 
Total assets
 
$
118,599
   
$
145,079
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
 
$
9,013
   
$
7,962
 
Accrued expenses
   
10,244
     
10,542
 
Short-term debt
   
196
     
 
Dividends payable
   
1,051
     
 
Income taxes payable
   
1,354
     
2,480
 
                 
Total current liabilities
   
21,858
     
20,984
 
                 
Long-term liabilities:
               
Dividends payable
   
1,205
     
 
Other
   
528
     
 
                 
Total long-term liabilities
   
1,733
     
 
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
               
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; shares authorized-10,000,000; no shares issued and outstanding
   
     
 
Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share; shares authorized-50,000,000; shares issued and outstanding-11,756,534 and 11,664,284
   
117
     
116
 
Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share; shares authorized-25,000,000; shares issued and outstanding-14,973,148
   
150
     
150
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
87,723
     
92,640
 
Retained earnings
   
7,018
     
31,189
 
                 
Total stockholders' equity
   
95,008
     
124,095
 
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
118,599
   
$
145,079
 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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SCHIFF NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)


   
Three Months Ended
 
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2007
 
             
Net sales
 
$
46,208
   
$
44,999
 
                 
Cost of goods sold
   
25,794
     
28,570
 
                 
Gross profit
   
20,414
     
16,429
 
                 
Operating expenses:
               
Selling and marketing
   
8,612
     
8,060
 
General and administrative
   
4,812
     
2,985
 
Research and development
   
847
     
995
 
Reimbursement of import costs
   
     
(96
)
                 
Total operating expenses
   
14,271
     
11,944
 
                 
Income from operations
   
6,143
     
4,485
 
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest income
   
460
     
760
 
Interest expense
   
(33
)
   
(43
)
Other, net
   
(3
)
   
(1
)
                 
Total other income, net
   
424
     
716
 
                 
Income before income taxes
   
6,567
     
5,201
 
Income tax expense
   
2,524
     
1,960
 
                 
Net income
 
$
4,043
   
$
3,241
 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
               
Basic
   
26,661,495
     
26,549,132
 
Diluted
   
28,187,598
     
27,353,200
 
                 
Net income per share:
               
Basic
 
$
0.15
   
$
0.12
 
Diluted
 
$
0.14
   
$
0.12
 
                 
Comprehensive income
 
$
4,043
   
$
3,241
 

 


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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SCHIFF NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)


   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2007
 
             
Net sales
 
$
126,470
   
$
129,468
 
                 
Cost of goods sold
   
73,074
     
79,746
 
                 
Gross profit
   
53,396
     
49,722
 
                 
Operating expenses:
               
Selling and marketing
   
22,104
     
25,138
 
General and administrative
   
16,052
     
10,839
 
Research and development
   
3,149
     
2,675
 
Reimbursement of import costs
   
(31
)
   
(394
)
                 
Total operating expenses
   
41,274
     
38,258
 
                 
Income from operations
   
12,122
     
11,464
 
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest income
   
1,718
     
2,261
 
Interest expense
   
(102
)
   
(146
)
Other, net
   
7
     
14
 
                 
Total other income, net
   
1,623
     
2,129
 
                 
Income before income taxes
   
13,745
     
13,593
 
Income tax expense
   
5,251
     
4,840
 
                 
Net income
 
$
8,494
   
$
8,753
 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
               
Basic
   
26,622,088
     
26,524,365
 
Diluted
   
27,767,437
     
27,332,732
 
                 
Net income per share:
               
Basic
 
$
0.32
   
$
0.33
 
Diluted
 
$
0.31
   
$
0.32
 
                 
Comprehensive income
 
$
8,494
   
$
8,753
 

 

 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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SCHIFF NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)


   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2007
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income
 
$
8,494
   
$
8,753
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Provision for bad debts
   
     
(54
)
Deferred taxes
   
(1,223
)
   
(267
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,648
     
2,474
 
Amortization of financing fees
   
12
     
35
 
Stock-based compensation
   
6,990
     
2,962
 
Excess tax benefit from equity instruments
   
(317
)
   
(141
)
Other
   
(1
)
   
(13
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Receivables
   
(368
)
   
(422
)
Inventories
   
(7,701
)
   
(400
)
Prepaid expenses and other
   
95
     
163
 
Deposits and other assets
   
77
     
(5
)
Accounts payable
   
1,581
     
361
 
Other current liabilities
   
(756
)
   
(1,369
)
Other long-term liabilities
   
51
     
 
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
9,582
     
12,077
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of property and equipment
   
(2,577
)
   
(3,305
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
   
32
     
19
 
Purchase of available-for-sale securities
   
(34,264
)
   
(28,053
)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
   
69,802
     
23,949
 
Collection of notes receivable
   
     
400
 
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
32,993
     
(6,990
)
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from debt
   
1,350
     
1,996
 
Payments on debt
   
(1,154
)
   
(1,706
)
Proceeds from stock options exercised
   
237
     
282
 
Purchase and retirement of common stock
   
(120
)
   
(170
)
Excess tax benefit from equity instruments
   
317
     
141
 
Dividends paid
   
(42,661
)
   
 
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
(42,031
)
   
543
 
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
   
5
     
1
 
                 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
549
     
5,631
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
34,463
     
24,899
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
35,012
   
$
30,530
 

 



See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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SCHIFF NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share data)

1.   
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTHER MATTERS
 
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements (“interim financial statements”) of Schiff Nutrition International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) do not include all disclosures provided in our annual consolidated financial statements.  These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the footnotes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  The May 31, 2007 condensed consolidated balance sheet, included herein, was derived from our audited financial statements, but all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles are not provided in the accompanying footnotes.  We are a majority-owned subsidiary of Weider Health and Fitness (“WHF”).

In our opinion, the accompanying interim financial statements contain all material adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations.  Results of operations and cash flows for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations and cash flows that we may achieve for any other interim period or for the entire year.

In July 2007, our Board of Directors approved a $1.50 per share special cash dividend, which was paid on August 13, 2007 to shareholders of record of Class A and Class B common stock at the close of business on July 31, 2007.  In connection with the declaration of the special dividend, our Board of Directors approved certain dividend equivalent rights, allowing holders (employees and directors) of certain equity awards, including stock options and restricted stock units, to receive cash dividends on each share of common stock underlying the stock options and restricted stock units.  In aggregate, at July 31, 2007, the record date, the Company had outstanding approximately 29.9 million shares of common stock (including shares of common stock underlying equity awards subject to dividend equivalent rights), including approximately 26.6 million shares of outstanding Class A and Class B common stock, approximately 1.8 million shares of Class A common stock underlying outstanding stock options, and approximately 1.5 million shares of Class A common stock underlying outstanding restricted stock units.  The aggregate amount of the special dividend was approximately $44,900, presuming 100% vesting of shares underlying equity awards; $22,440 for holders of Class A common stock, including $4,883 for Class A common stock underlying certain equity awards, and $22,460 for the holder of Class B common stock.  Approximately 55% of the stock options and restricted stock units had vested as of February 29, 2008.  To the extent these equity awards were unvested at February 29, 2008, the $1.50 per share dividend was not, and will not be, distributed until after such equity awards become vested.

In connection with the dividends paid or payable on the dividend equivalent rights received by holders (employees and directors) of stock options and certain restricted stock units, we recognized a non-cash compensation expense, and a corresponding increase in additional paid-in capital, of $621 and $4,235, respectively, during the three and nine month periods ended February 29, 2008.  Subject to future vesting of these equity awards, additional compensation expense, including approximately $621 during the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter, together with a corresponding increase in additional paid-in capital will subsequently be recognized.

On March 17, 2006, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors, pursuant to our 2004 Incentive Award Plan, approved the adoption of a long term incentive plan involving the grant of performance based restricted stock units (the “Units”).  On March 20, 2006, a total of 1,437,200 Units were issued to certain officers and employees.  Each Unit represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s Class A common stock, subject to certain performance based vesting requirements.  The Units will vest, if at all, based on the Company’s performance in relation to certain specified pre-established performance criteria targets over a performance period beginning on January 1, 2006 and expiring on May 31, 2008.  The performance criteria upon which the Units may vest is based upon a “Business Value Created” formula, which is comprised of two performance criteria components: operating earnings and return on net capital.  The grant date fair value of each Unit was $5.11.  We recognize compensation expense over the performance period based on a periodic assessment of the probability that the performance criteria will be achieved.  For the fiscal 2008 and 2007 third quarters, respectively, we recognized compensation expense of $812 and $742, and the related tax benefit of approximately $324 and $293.  For the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, respectively, we recognized compensation expense of $2,435 and $2,552, and the related tax benefit of approximately $961 and $995.  At February 29, 2008, total unrecognized compensation expense, based on our assessment of the probability that the performance criteria will be achieved, was approximately $812, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of approximately 0.25 years.

Effective August 16, 2002, we issued 640,000 restricted shares of Class A common stock to certain officers and employees.  The aggregate grant date fair value of these restricted shares was approximately $1,038, which we expensed on a straight-line basis over the accompanying five-year vesting period ended August 16, 2007.  During the fiscal 2008 and 2007 first quarters, respectively, 83,800 and 86,200 restricted shares vested and, concurrent with the annual vesting, we reacquired (and ultimately retired) 22,676 and 23,443 shares from certain employees in connection with the payment of individual income taxes.  As of August 31, 2007, of the 640,000 restricted shares originally issued, 528,800 shares were vested, from which 103,338 shares were reacquired (and retired) in connection with the payment of individual income taxes, and 111,200 shares were cancelled.
 
 
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SCHIFF NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   – (continued)
(dollars in thousands, except share data)

Property and equipment additions included in accounts payable amounted to $532 and $648, respectively, for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007.

2.   
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES
 
Available-for-sale securities consist primarily of auction rate securities (“ARS”), long-term variable rate bonds tied to short-term interest rates that are reset through a “dutch auction” process which primarily occur every 7 to 35 days, and other variable rate debt and equity securities.

Available-for-sale securities at fair value, which approximates unamortized cost, consist of the following:

   
February 29, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
             
Federal, state and municipal debt securities
 
$
7,084
   
$
32,529
 
Corporate debt securities
   
1,798
     
9,038
 
Corporate equity securities
   
     
4,250
 
Other
   
1,397
     
 
                 
Total
 
$
10,279
   
$
45,817
 

Despite the underlying long-term contractual maturity of ARS, there has generally been a ready liquid market for these securities based on the interest reset mechanism.  Historically, these securities were classified as current assets due to our intent and ability to sell these securities as necessary to meet current liquidity needs.  However, as a result of current negative liquidity and uncertainty in financial credit markets, we have experienced “failed” auctions associated with certain of our remaining ARS.  In the case of a failed auction, the ARS become illiquid long-term bonds (until a future auction is successful or the security is called prior to the contractual maturity date by the issuer) and the rates are reset in accordance with terms in the prospectus/offering circular.  At February 29, 2008, total available-for-sale securities included $5,385 in ARS; $3,320 of which were liquidated or called by the issuer subsequent to February 29, 2008 and are included in current assets, and $2,065 of which experienced remarketing failures and are included in long-term assets.  The remaining ARS consist primarily of fully insured, AAA rated municipal or state agency issued securities. Contractual maturities of debt securities are as follows at February 29, 2008:

Less than one year
 
$
2,494
 
One to five years
   
 
Over five years
   
6,388
 
         
Total
 
$
8,882
 

In determining the fair value of our available-for-sale securites at February 29, 2008, we have taken into consideration fair values determined by the financial institutions, current credit rating of the debt securites, insurance provisions, discounted cash flow analysis, as deemed appropriate, and our current liquidity position.  The amount of unrealized gains or losses for the first nine months of fiscal 2008 and 2007 was not significant.


3.   
RECEIVABLES, NET
 
Receivables, net, consist of the following:
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2007
 
             
Trade accounts
 
$
19,709
   
$
19,467
 
Other
   
106
     
426
 
                 
     
19,815
     
19,893
 
Less allowances for doubtful accounts, sales returns and discounts
   
(1,715
)
   
(2,161
)
                 
Total
 
$
18,100
   
$
17,732
 

 
 
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SCHIFF NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   – (continued)
(dollars in thousands, except share data)

4.   
INVENTORIES
 
Inventories consist of the following:
   
February 29, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
             
Raw materials
 
$
10,812
   
$
8,960
 
Work in process
   
1,510
     
2,340
 
Finished goods
   
19,077
     
12,398
 
                 
Total
 
$
31,399
   
$
23,698
 
 
5.   
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net, consist of the following:
 
February 29, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
 
Gross Carrying Amount
   
Accumul.  Amortiz.
   
Net Book Value
   
Gross Carrying Amount
   
Accumul.  Amortiz.
   
Net Book Value
 
                                   
Goodwill
$
4,346
   
$
   
$
4,346
   
$
4,346
   
$
   
$
4,346
 
                                               
Intangible assets-patents and trademarks
$
2,090
   
$
(2,090
)
 
$
   
$
2,090
   
$
(2,090
)
 
$
 
 
Estimated amortization expense, assuming no changes in our intangible assets, is zero for all future fiscal years.

The carrying amount of goodwill did not change during the first nine months of fiscal 2008 or during fiscal 2007.

6.   
ACCRUED EXPENSES
 
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
   
February 29, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
             
Accrued personnel related costs
 
$
3,022
   
$
3,495
 
Accrued promotional costs
   
5,207
     
4,642
 
Other
   
2,015
     
2,405
 
                 
Total
 
$
10,244
   
$
10,542
 
 
7.   
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
 
We have two classes of common stock outstanding.  Both classes of common stock generally have identical rights and privileges, with the exception of voting and conversion, or transfer rights.  Each holder of Class A or Class B common stock is entitled to share ratably in any dividends, liquidating distributions or consideration resulting from certain business combinations.  However, each holder of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote for each share held while each holder of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes for each share held.  The holders of the Class A common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class.  Class A common stock cannot be converted into any other securities of the Company, while Class B common stock holders have the right to convert their shares into Class A common stock on a one-to-one basis.  In addition, generally, any shares of Class B common stock that are transferred will automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock on a one-to-one basis.
 
 
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SCHIFF NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   – (continued)
(dollars in thousands, except share data)

8.   
EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and the denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2007
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2007
 
                         
Income available to common shareholders (numerator):
                       
Net income
  $ 4,043     $ 3,241     $ 8,494     $ 8,753  
Adjustments
                       
                                 
Income on which basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated
  $ 4,043     $ 3,241     $ 8,494     $ 8,753  
                                 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (denominator):
                               
Basic
    26,661,495       26,549,132       26,622,088       26,524,365  
Add-incremental shares from restricted stock
    6,523       51,551       2,467       47,504  
Add-incremental shares from restricted stock units
    830,117             464,114        
Add-incremental shares from stock options
    689,463       752,517       678,768       760,863  
                                 
Diluted
    28,187,598       27,353,200       27,767,437       27,332,732  
 
Options to purchase 32,000 shares of Class A common stock at prices ranges from $6.00 to $7.05 per share were outstanding during the first nine months of fiscal 2008 but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares.

9.   
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS AND PRODUCTS
 
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, available-for-sale securities and accounts receivable.  Historically, we invested our excess cash in high-quality, liquid money market accounts, commercial paper, ARS and other variable rate debt and equity securities.  While the underlying securities generally have contractual maturities between 20 and 30 years, the interest rates on ARS typically reset at intervals between 7 to 35 days.  Despite the underlying long-term maturity of these securities, from the investor’s perspective, such securities were priced and subsequently trade as short-term investments because of the interest rate reset feature.  As a result, we generally had the ability to quickly liquidate these securities.

As a result of current negative liquidity and uncertainty in financial credit markets, we elected to liquidate our investments in ARS and other variable rate debt securities.  Proceeds from the sale of these available-for-sale securities were invested in money market accounts, certificates of deposit, United States Treasury Bills with maturities of three months or less, and high-quality commercial paper.  These investments, totaling approximately $33,727 at February 29, 2008, are included in cash and cash equivalents.  Generally, our cash and cash equivalents exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits on insurable amounts; thus exposing us to certain credit risk.  We minimize our risk by investing in or through major financial institutions.  We have not experienced any realized losses on our cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities.

At February 29, 2008, we held approximately $10,279 in available-for-sale securities; consisting of approximately $5,385 in ARS, along with other variable rate debt securities and commercial paper.  Subsequent to February 29, 2008, $3,320 of these ARS were liquidated or called by the issuer.  The remaining $2,065 in ARS consist primarily of fully insured, AAA rated municipal or state agency issued securities.  In determining the fair value of our available-for-sale securites at February 29, 2008, we have taken into consideration fair values determined by the financial institutions, current credit rating of the debt securites, insurance provisions, discounted cash flow analysis, as deemed appropriate, and our current liquidity position.  Although we believe the remaining ARS and variable rate debt securities will ultimately be liquidated at or near our cost basis, any substantial impairment in the value of these securities could adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.

With respect to accounts receivable, we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and monitor collections from customers continuously.  We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts which is based upon historical experience as well as specific customer collection issues.  Historically, bad debt expenses have not been significant and have been within expectations and allowances established.  However, we cannot guarantee that we will continue to experience the same credit loss rates that we have in the past.  If the financial condition of one or more of our customers were to deteriorate, additional allowances may be required.

The combined net sales to our two largest customers are significant.  At February 29, 2008 and May 31, 2007, respectively, amounts due from Customer A represented approximately 40% and 40%, and amounts due from Customer B represented approximately 27% and 24%, of total trade accounts receivable.  For the first nine months of fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively, Customer A accounted for approximately 37% and 35% and Customer B accounted for approximately 37% and 35% of total net sales.  Net sales of our Schiff® Move Free® brand accounted for approximately 48% and 49%, respectively, of total net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2008 and 2007.
 
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SCHIFF NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   – (continued)
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
 
10.   
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
From time to time, we are involved in claims, legal actions and governmental proceedings that arise from our business operations.  Although ultimate liability cannot be determined at the present time, based on available information, we do not believe the resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.  However, it is possible that future litigation could arise, or that developments could occur in existing litigation, that could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

11.   
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
 
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” (“FIN No. 48”), which establishes guidelines for recognizing, measuring and disclosing uncertainties relating to tax benefits reflected in an enterprise’s financial statements. FIN No. 48 establishes a “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold that must be met before a tax benefit, relative to a tax position in which the enterprise may be uncertain as to whether it will ultimately be sustained as filed in its tax return, can be recognized in the financial statements. We were required to apply the provisions of FIN No. 48 on June 1, 2007. The cumulative effect of adopting FIN No. 48 resulted in a decrease in retained earnings of approximately $88.  The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits at June 1, 2007 was $473, which includes unrecognized tax benefits of $88 that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective tax rate.  The remaining unrecognized tax benefits relate to temporary items that would not affect the annual effective tax rate.  We recognize any interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.  As of June 1, 2007, we had approximately $29 for the payment of accrued interest recognized in our consolidated balance sheet.  We do not believe it is reasonably possible that we will have any significant increases or decreases to the liability for unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.  We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and in various state and local jurisdictions.  We are no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for years prior to fiscal 2003 and we are no longer subject to state and local income tax examinations for years prior to fiscal 2002.  The adoption of FIN No. 48 resulted in the reclassification of $38 in deferred taxes, $351 in income taxes payable and $88 in retained earnings, in aggregate to other long-term liabilities.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements," that defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 retains the exchange price notion in defining fair value and clarifies that the exchange price is the price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell the asset or transfer the liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability.  The definition focuses on the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability (an exit price), not the price that would be paid to acquire the asset or received to assume the liability (an entry price). SFAS No. 157 expands disclosure about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities in interim and annual periods subsequent to initial recognition.  The additional disclosure focuses on the inputs used to measure fair value and the effect of the measurements on net income for the reporting period.  The fair value measurement and disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  We have not yet determined the impact of adopting SFAS No. 157 on our results of operations and financial condition.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. SFAS No. 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities.  The measurement and disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 159 are effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007.  We have not yet determined whether we will elect to adopt the fair value provisions of SFAS No. 159.
 
 
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ITEM 2.   
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC. Sections of this Form 10-Q including, in particular, our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of 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”).  These statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections.  Statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation statements which are preceded by, followed by or include the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “estimates,” “may,” “should,” “intends,” or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements.  These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control, and therefore, actual results may differ materially.  Important factors that may cause results to materially differ from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the factors indicated from time to time in our reports filed with the SEC, copies of which are available upon request from our investor relations group or which may be obtained at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov).  Forward-looking statements only speak as of the date hereof and we do not undertake and expressly disclaim any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

General

Schiff Nutrition International, Inc.  develops, manufactures, markets and distributes branded and private label vitamins, nutritional supplements and nutrition bars in the United States and throughout the world.  We offer a broad range of capsules, tablets and nutrition bars.  Our portfolio of recognized brands, including Schiff and Tiger’s Milk ® , is marketed primarily through the mass market (including club) and, to a lesser extent, health food store distribution channels.

During fiscal 2007 and continuing in fiscal 2008, we continued to provide selling and marketing support intended both to defend our overall Move Free business against competition, including private label, and ultimately to increase our market share in the joint care product category.  The introduction of Move Free Advanced into substantially all of our significant retail accounts during the second half of fiscal 2006 was substantially completed in the fiscal 2007 second quarter.  In December 2007, we announced the fiscal 2008 third quarter introduction of smaller tablets for our existing Move Free items as well as the launch of a Move Free line extension.  Operating results for fiscal 2008, as compared to fiscal 2007, are impacted by the shifting of advertising support from the first half to the second half of fiscal 2008 in support of these Move Free marketing initiatives.  As a result, advertising expense for the first half of fiscal 2008 was significantly less than the amount recognized in the corresponding prior year period, and advertising expense for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 is expected to exceed the amount recognized in the corresponding period for fiscal 2007.  Also during fiscal 2007 and continuing in fiscal 2008, we are attempting to increase the distribution of our joint care products in international markets.  Subject to the impact of our Move Free Advanced marketing initiatives and competitive joint care product category pricing pressures, including private label, and the success of increasing distribution in international markets, we believe fiscal 2008 net sales will be relatively constant, as compared to fiscal 2007 net sales.  We believe the impact of incremental sales volume in fiscal 2008 for our existing business may primarily be offset by incremental price-discounting promotional activity.

Our operating results for fiscal 2007 were impacted by profit margin volatility due to several factors, including significant raw material pricing fluctuations, particularly in the joint care product category, and a strong competitive environment.  During fiscal 2006, joint care product category raw material prices, which increased significantly during fiscal 2005, returned to pre-fiscal 2005 levels.  However, our gross profit percentage for fiscal 2007 was impacted by previous raw material purchase commitments.

Our operating results for fiscal 2008 were and will be impacted by the declaration of a special cash dividend in July 2007.  In connection with the declaration of the special dividend, our Board of Directors approved certain dividend equivalent rights allowing holders (employees and directors) of certain equity awards, including stock options and restricted stock units, to receive cash dividends on each share of common stock underlying the stock options and restricted stock units.  As a result, we recognized a non-cash compensation expense, and a corresponding increase in additional paid-in capital, of approximately $0.6 million and $4.2 million, respectively, during the three and nine month periods ended February 29, 2008.  Subject to future vesting of these equity awards, additional compensation expense, including approximately $0.6 million during the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter, together with a corresponding increase in additional paid-in capital will subsequently be recognized.

Factors affecting our historical results, including the previous implementation of strategic initiatives as well as continuing refinement of our growth and business strategies, are ongoing considerations and processes.  While the focus of these considerations is to improve future profitability, we cannot assure you that our decisions relating to these initiatives will not adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.
 
Our principal executive offices are located at 2002 South 5070 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104, and our telephone number is (801) 975-5000.
 
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Results of Operations (unaudited)
Three Months Ended February 29, 2008 Compared to Three Months
Ended February 28, 2007

The following tables show comparative results for selected items as reported and as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended (dollars in thousands):

   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2007
 
             
Net sales
 
$
46,208
     
100.0
%
 
$
44,999
     
100.0
%
Cost of goods sold
   
25,794
     
55.8
     
28,570
     
63.5
 
                                 
Gross profit
   
20,414
     
44.2
     
16,429
     
36.5
 
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling and marketing
   
8,612
     
18.6
     
8,060
     
17.9
 
General and administrative
   
4,812
     
10.5
     
2,985
     
6.6
 
Research and development
   
847
     
1.8
     
995
     
2.2
 
Reimbursement of import costs
   
     
     
(96
)
   
(0.2
)
                                 
Total operating expenses
   
14,271
     
30.9
     
11,944
     
26.5
 
                                 
Income from operations
   
6,143
     
13.3
     
4,485
     
10.0
 
Other income, net
   
424
     
0.9
     
716
     
1.6
 
Income tax expense
   
(2,524
)
   
(5.5
)
   
(1,960
)
   
(4.4
)
                                 
Net income
 
$
4,043
     
8.7
%
 
$
3,241
     
7.2
%

Net Sales.   Net sales increased approximately 2.7% to $46.2 million for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, from $45.0 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter.  Overall, the increase in net sales was primarily attributable to an increase in branded sales, substantially offset by a decrease in private label sales.

Aggregate branded net sales increased approximately 8.7% to $37.7 million for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, from $34.6 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in sales volume of approximately $3.6 million, or 7.4%, partially offset by an increase in aggregate branded sales promotional incentives classified as sales price reductions.  Classification of promotional costs as a sales reduction is required when the promotion effectively represents a price reduction.  The increase in branded sales volume was primarily attributable to promotional timing considerations and the introduction of new products.  Move Free net sales were $20.9 million and $22.2 million, respectively, for the fiscal 2008 and 2007 third quarters. The decrease primarily resulted from promotional timing considerations.

Private label sales decreased approximately 17.5% to $8.5 million for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, from $10.4 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter, primarily due to a reduction in customer promotional activity.  Private label sales are expected to increase in the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter, compared to the fiscal 2007 fourth quarter, resulting from increased promotional activity and incremental business.

Gross Profit.   Gross profit increased approximately 24.3% to $20.4 million for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, from $16.4 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter.  Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 44.2% for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, from 36.5% for the fiscal 2007 third quarter.  The increase primarily resulted from an approximate $2.7 million decrease in joint care product raw material costs and a lower mix of lower-margin private label sales.

Operating Expenses.   Operating expenses increased approximately 19.5% to $14.3 million for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, from $11.9 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter.  Operating expenses, as a percentage of net sales, were 30.9% and 26.5%, respectively, for the fiscal 2008 and 2007 third quarters.  The increase in operating expenses resulted primarily from a significant increase in general and administrative expenses, together with a moderate increase in selling and marketing expenses.  In addition, the fiscal 2007 third quarter includes approximately $0.1 million in reimbursement from certain suppliers of previously recognized import costs.

Selling and marketing expenses, including sales, marketing, advertising, freight and other costs, increased moderately to approximately $8.6 million for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, from $8.1 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter, primarily due to an increase in promotional and other variable selling expenses resulting from an increase in branded sales.
 
 
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General and administrative expenses increased to approximately $4.8 million for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, from approximately $3.0 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter.  The fiscal 2007 third quarter includes litigation related settlements resulting in the reversal of approximately $0.6 million in contingent liabilities, and the recognition of approximately $0.6 million in reimbursement of certain previously paid insurance premiums.  The fiscal 2008 third quarter includes the recognition of approximately $0.5 million in incremental compensation expense for the special dividend.  The special dividend compensation expense represents a non-cash charge for dividend equivalent rights received by holders (employees and directors) of certain equity awards, including stock options and restricted stock units.  Subject to future vesting of these equity awards, additional compensation expense of approximately $0.5 million will be recognized in the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter.

Research and development costs decreased to approximately $0.8 million for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, from $1.0 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter, primarily due to the timing of clinical research related to new product activity.

Other Income/Expense.   Other income, net, was $0.4 million for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, compared to $0.7 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter.  The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in interest income resulting from a decrease in cash and available-for-sale securities reflecting the impact of the special dividend, which was funded from cash and liquidation of available-for-sale securities. Interest income in future quarters will reflect lower yields on investments due to our decision to invest in lower-risk securities.

Provision for Income Taxes.   Provision for income taxes was $2.5 million for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, compared to $2.0 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter.  The increase resulted from an increase in pre-tax income and a moderate increase in our effective tax rate primarily due to an increase in certain non-deductible officer compensation resulting from the special dividend and a decrease in tax-exempt interest income.  The fiscal 2008 third quarter tax rate was 38.4%, compared to the fiscal 2007 third quarter tax rate of 37.7%.

Results of Operations (unaudited)
Nine Months Ended February 29, 2008 Compared to Nine Months
Ended February 28, 2007

The following tables show comparative results for selected items as reported and as a percentage of net sales for the nine months ended (dollars in thousands):

   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2007
 
             
Net sales
 
$
126,470
     
100.0
%
 
$
129,468
     
100.0
%
Cost of goods sold
   
73,074
     
57.8
     
79,746
     
61.6
 
                                 
Gross profit
   
53,396
     
42.2
     
49,722
     
38.4
 
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling and marketing
   
22,104
     
17.4
     
25,138
     
19.4
 
General and administrative
   
16,052
     
12.7
     
10,839
     
8.4
 
Research and development
   
3,149
     
2.5
     
2,675
     
2.0
 
Reimbursement of import costs
   
(31
)
   
     
(394
)
   
(0.3
)
                                 
Total operating expenses
   
41,274
     
32.6
     
38,258
     
29.5
 
                                 
Income from operations
   
12,122
     
9.6
     
11,464
     
8.9
 
Other income, net
   
1,623
     
1.3
     
2,129
     
1.6
 
Income tax expense
   
(5,251
)
   
(4.2
)
   
(4,840
)
   
(3.7
)
                                 
Net income
 
$
8,494
     
6.7
%
 
$
8,753
     
6.8
%

Net Sales.   Net sales decreased approximately 2.3% to $126.5 million for the nine months ended February 29, 2008, from $129.5 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2007, primarily due to a decrease in private label net sales.

Aggregate branded net sales remained relatively constant at $102.1 million and $101.4 million, respectively, for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007.  An approximate $4.9 million, or 3.6% increase in sales volume, and an approximate $1.0 million reduction in estimated sales returns, were substantially offset by an approximate $5.2 million increase in promotional incentives classified as sales price reductions.  Classification of promotional costs as a sales reduction is required when the promotion effectively represents a price reduction.  Move Free net sales were $60.6 million and $63.8 million, respectively, for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007. The decrease primarily resulted from incremental promotional activity due to competitive joint care product category pricing pressures.

Private label sales decreased approximately 13.3% to $24.4 million for the nine months ended February 29, 2008, from $28.1 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2007, primarily due to a reduction in customer promotional activity.  Private label sales are expected to increase in the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter resulting from increased promotional activity and incremental business.
 
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Gross Profit.   Gross profit increased approximately 7.4% to $53.4 million for the nine months ended February 29, 2008, from $49.7 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2007.  Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 42.2% for the nine months ended February 29, 2008, from 38.4% for the nine months ended February 28, 2007, primarily due to an approximate $7.3 million decrease in joint care product raw material costs, an approximate $0.9 million decrease in sales returns and a lower mix of lower-margin private label sales, partially offset by an approximate $5.2 million increase in promotional incentives.  
 
Operating Expenses.   Operating expenses increased approximately 7.9% to $41.3 million for the nine months ended February 29, 2008, from $38.3 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2007.  Operating expenses, as a percentage of net sales, were 32.6% and 29.5%, respectively, for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007.  The increase in operating expenses resulted primarily from a substantial increase in general and administrative expenses and a moderate increase in research and development costs, substantially offset by a decrease in selling and marketing expenses.  In addition, the nine months ended February 28, 2007 includes approximately $0.4 million in reimbursement from certain suppliers of previously recognized import costs.

Selling and marketing expenses, including sales, marketing, advertising, freight and other costs, decreased to approximately $22.1 million for the nine months ended February 29, 2008, from $25.1 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2007, primarily due to a $3.4 million reduction in advertising costs.  The decrease in advertising costs primarily results from a decision to shift certain television advertising to the latter part of fiscal 2008 to coincide with the introduction of the Move Free smaller tablet and a line extension.  Advertising expense for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 is expected to exceed the amount recognized in the corresponding prior year period.

General and administrative expenses increased to approximately $16.1 million for the nine months ended February 29, 2008, from approximately $10.8 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2007, primarily due to the fiscal 2008 recognition of approximately $3.9 million in incremental compensation expense for the special dividend, together with the favorable impact of certain unusual items in the comparable prior year period.  The special dividend compensation expense represents a non-cash charge for dividend equivalent rights received by holders (employees and directors) of certain equity awards, including stock options and restricted stock units.  Unusual items recognized during the nine months ended February 28, 2007 include litigation related settlements resulting in the reversal of approximately $0.6 million in contingent liabilities and the recognition of approximately $1.0 million in reimbursements of certain previously paid insurance premiums.

Research and development costs increased to approximately $3.1 million for the nine months ended February 29, 2008, from $2.7 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2007, primarily due to an increase in personnel related costs, expenses associated with product research, and product testing related to the registration of products in international markets.

Other Income/Expense.   Other income, net, was $1.6 million for the nine months ended February 29, 2008, compared to $2.1 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2007.  The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in interest income resulting from a decrease in cash and available-for-sale securities reflecting the impact of the special dividend, which was funded from cash and liquidation of available-for-sale securities. Interest income in future quarters will reflect lower yields on investments due to our decision to invest in lower-risk securities.

Provision for Income Taxes.   Provision for income taxes was $5.3 million for the nine months ended February 29, 2008, compared to $4.8 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2007.  The effective tax rate was 38.2% and 35.6%, respectively, for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007.  The increase in our effective tax rate was primarily due to an increase in certain non-deductible officer compensation resulting from the special dividend and a decrease in tax-exempt interest income.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Working capital decreased approximately $30.2 million to $74.7 million at February 29, 2008, from $104.9 million at May 31, 2007, primarily due to a decrease of approximately $37.1 million in cash and available-for-sale securities due to the fiscal 2008 first quarter payment or accrual of the special dividend.  Inventories increased approximately $7.7 million, which reflects an increase in finished goods for anticipated shipments of new products, including private label, as well as a decision to build up quantities of certain other inventory components.  Current liabilities increased approximately $0.9 million primarily due to an increase in accounts payable, resulting from increased inventories, and dividends payable on non-vested stock options and restricted stock units, substantially offset by a decrease in income taxes payable.
 
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As a result of current negative liquidity and uncertainty in financial credit markets, we elected to liquidate our investments in ARS and other variable rate debt securities.  Proceeds from the sale of these available-for-sale securities were invested in money market accounts, certificates of deposits, United States Treasury Bills with maturities of three months or less, and high-quality commercial paper, all of which are reflected in cash and cash equivalents.  At February 29, 2008, we held approximately $10.3 million in available-for-sale securities; consisting of approximately $5.4 million in ARS, other variable rate debt securities and commercial paper.  Subsequent to February 29, 2008, we liquidated $3.3 million of ARS.  The remaining $2.1 million in ARS consist primarily of fully insured, AAA rated municipal or state agency issued securities.  Although we have experienced at least one failed auction with each of our remaining ARS, and will therefore not be able to access our funds invested in these ARS until future auctions of these investments are successful, or the securities are called by the issuer; we believe we will be able to successfully liquidate these investments in a reasonable period of time.  However, we believe the unsuccessful liquidation of some, or all, of these securities over the next twelve months will not significantly impact our current liquidity needs.

On June 30, 2004, we entered into, through our wholly-owned direct operating subsidiary Schiff Nutrition Group, Inc.  (“SNG”), a $25.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with KeyBank National Association, as Agent.  In August 2006, we extended the maturity of the Credit Facility from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2009.  The Credit Facility contains customary terms and conditions, including, among others, financial covenants that may limit our ability to pay dividends on our common stock and certain other restrictions.  Our obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest on all of the capital stock of SNG.  If our total coverage ratio exceeds a certain limit, our obligations will also be secured by a first priority security interest in all of our domestic assets.  In the event we exceed certain other ratio limits, we will be subject to a borrowing base and will be able to borrow up to a lesser of $25.0 million or the sum of (i) 85% of eligible accounts receivable and (ii) 65% of eligible inventory.  Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at floating rates based on the KeyBank National Association prime rate or the Federal Funds effective rate.  The Credit Facility can be used to fund our normal working capital and capital expenditure requirements, with availability to fund certain permitted strategic transactions.  At February 29, 2008, there were no amounts outstanding and $25.0 million was available for borrowing under the Credit Facility.

In July 2007, our Board of Directors approved a $1.50 per share special cash dividend, which was paid on August 13, 2007 to shareholders of record of Class A and Class B common stock at the close of business on July 31, 2007.  In connection with the declaration of the special dividend, our Board of Directors approved certain dividend equivalent rights, allowing holders (employees and directors) of certain equity awards, including stock options and restricted stock units, to receive cash dividends on each share of common stock underlying the stock options and restricted stock units.  In aggregate, at July 31, 2007, the record date, the Company had outstanding approximately 29.9 million shares of common stock (including shares of common stock underlying equity awards subject to dividend equivalent rights), including approximately 26.6 million shares of outstanding Class A and Class B common stock, approximately 1.8 million shares of Class A common stock underlying outstanding stock options, and approximately 1.5 million shares of Class A common stock underlying outstanding restricted stock units.  The aggregate amount of the special dividend was approximately $44.9 million, presuming 100% vesting of shares underlying equity awards; $22.4 million for holders of Class A common stock, including $4.9 million for Class A common stock underlying certain other equity awards, and $22.5 million for the holder of Class B common stock.  Approximately 55% of the stock options and restricted stock units had vested as of February 29, 2008.  To the extent these equity awards were unvested at February 29, 2008, the $1.50 per share dividend was not, and will not be, distributed until after such equity awards become vested.

The special dividend was funded from cash and liquidation of available-for-sale securities.  Approximately $42.6 million of the distribution occurred in August 2007, and the remaining amount has been or will be distributed, if at all, upon vesting of the stock options and upon issuance of the shares underlying restricted stock units.

We believe that our cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations and the financing sources discussed above will be sufficient to meet our normal cash operating requirements during the next twelve months.  However, we continue to review opportunities to acquire or invest in companies, product rights and other investments that are compatible with or complimentary to our existing business.  We could use cash and financing sources discussed herein, or financing sources that subsequently become available, to fund acquisitions or investments.  In addition, we may consider issuing additional debt or equity securities in the future to fund potential acquisitions or growth, or to refinance existing debt.  If a material acquisition, divestiture or investment is completed, our operating results and financial condition could change materially in future periods.  However, no assurance can be given that additional funds will be available on satisfactory terms, or at all, to fund such activities.

Our Board of Directors will determine dividend policy in the future based upon, among other factors, results of operations, financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors deemed relevant at the time.  In addition, our Credit Facility contains certain customary financial covenants that may limit our ability to pay dividends on our common stock.  We can give no assurance that we will pay dividends in the future.

 
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A summary of our outstanding contractual obligations at February 29, 2008 is as follows (in thousands):

Contractual Cash Obligations
 
Total Amounts Committed
   
Less than
1 Year
   
1-3
Years
   
3-5
Years
   
More than
5 Years
 
                               
Operating leases
 
$
11,984
   
$
2,491
   
$
4,678
   
$
4,622
   
$
193
 
Purchase obligations (1)
   
6,252
     
6,252
     
     
     
 
Debt obligations
   
197
     
197
     
     
     
 
                                         
Total obligations
 
$
18,433
   
$
8,940
   
$
4,678
   
$
4,622
   
$
193
 

(1)
Purchase obligations consist primarily of open purchase orders for goods and services, including primarily raw materials, packaging and outsourced contract manufacturing commitments.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

In preparing our condensed consolidated financial statements, we make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reported periods.  We periodically evaluate our estimates and judgments related to the valuation of inventories and intangible assets, allowances for doubtful accounts, notes receivable, sales returns and discounts, uncertainties related to certain tax benefits, valuation of deferred tax assets, valuation of share-based payments and recoverability of long-lived assets.  Note 1 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2007, filed with the SEC, describes the accounting policies governing each of these matters.  Our estimates are based on historical experience and on our future expectations that are believed to be reasonable.  The combination of these factors forms the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may differ from our current estimates and those differences may be material.

We believe the following accounting policies affect some of our more significant estimates and judgments used in preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements:

·  
We provide for inventory valuation adjustments for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand, market conditions and/or liquidation value.  For the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, inventory valuation adjustments resulted in a decrease in our gross profit and operating income of approximately $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively.  If actual demand and/or market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs would be required.

·  
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts, sales returns and discounts for estimated losses resulting from customer exposures, including among others, product returns, inability to make payments and expected utilization of offered discounts.  Changes in our allowances for doubtful accounts, sales returns and discounts resulted in an increase in our gross profit and operating income of approximately $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively, for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007.  At February 29, 2008 and May 31, 2007, our allowances for doubtful accounts, sales returns and discounts amounted to approximately $1.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively.  Actual results may differ from our current estimates, resulting in adjustment of the respective allowance(s).

·  
We recognize tax benefits relative to certain tax positions in which we may be uncertain as to whether that tax position will ultimately be sustained as filed in our tax return.  The recognition or derecognition of these tax benefits is subject to periodic evaluation of the sustainability of the tax position based upon changes in facts, circumstances or available information.  Changes in the recognition of these tax benefits did not significantly impact net income for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007.

·  
We currently have deferred tax assets resulting from temporary differences between financial and income tax reporting.  These deferred tax assets are subject to periodic recoverability assessments.  The realization of these deferred tax assets is primarily dependent on future operating results.  Changes in these valuation allowances did not significantly impact net income for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007.  At February 29, 2008 and May 31, 2007, deferred tax asset valuation allowances were nil.

·  
We recognize compensation expense for certain performance based equity instrument awards (share-based payments) over the performance period based on a periodic assessment of the probability that the performance criteria will be achieved.  Our periodic assessment of the probability that the performance criteria will be achieved considers such factors as historical financial results and future financial expectations, including an analysis of sales trends and operating margins; as well as changes in the nutritional supplements industry and competitive environment.  For the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, we recognized compensation expense related to these awards of approximately $2.5 million and $2.6 million, respectively.  At February 29, 2008, total unrecognized compensation expense, based on our assessment of the probability that the performance criteria will be achieved, was approximately $0.8 million.
 
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·  
We have certain intangible assets, primarily consisting of goodwill, which are tested for impairment at least annually.  The determination of whether or not goodwill is impaired involves significant judgment.  Changes in strategy or market conditions could significantly impact our judgment and require adjustment to the recorded goodwill balance.

Impact of Inflation

Inflation affects the cost of raw materials, goods and services we use.  In recent years, inflation has been modest.  We seek to mitigate the adverse effects of inflation primarily through improved productivity, strategic buying initiatives, and cost containment programs.  However, the nutritional supplement industry competitive environment limits our ability to recover higher costs resulting from inflation by raising prices.  See further discussion of raw material pricing matters in the “General” and “Results of Operations” sections above.

Seasonality

Our business is not inherently seasonal; however, we experience fluctuations in sales resulting from timing of marketing and promotional activities, customer buying patterns and consumer spending patterns.  In addition, as a result of changes in product sales mix, competitive conditions, raw material pricing pressures and other factors, as discussed above, we experience fluctuations in gross profit and operating margins on a quarter-to-quarter basis.

 
ITEM 3.   
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
The following discussion involves forward-looking statements of market risk which assume that certain adverse market conditions may occur.  Actual future market conditions may differ materially from such assumptions.  Accordingly, the forward-looking statements should not be considered our projections of future events or losses.

Our cash flows and net earnings may be subject to fluctuations resulting from changes in interest rates.  Our current policy does not allow speculation in derivative instruments for profit or execution of derivative instrument contracts for which there is no underlying exposure.  We do not use financial instruments for trading purposes.  We measure market risk, related to our holdings of financial instruments, based on changes in interest rates utilizing a sensitivity analysis.  Our Credit Facility, under which borrowings bear interest at floating rates, had no amounts outstanding at February 29, 2008.  Interest income earned on our short-term investments is impacted by changes in interest rate.  We do not believe that a hypothetical 10% change in interest rates would have a material effect on our pretax earnings or cash flows.

ITEM 4T.   
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, we recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and we are required to apply our judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this report.  Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
The information set forth in Note 10 to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1A.   
RISK FACTORS
 
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed by us in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2007.

ITEM 2.   
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
Our Credit Facility contains certain customary financial covenants that may limit our ability to pay dividends on our common stock.

ITEM 3.   
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
None.

ITEM 4.   
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
None.

ITEM 5.   
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Not applicable.

ITEM 6.   
EXHIBITS
 
3.1.
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Schiff Nutrition International, Inc.  (1)
3.2.
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Weider Nutrition International, Inc.  (2)
4.1.
Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004 between Weider Nutrition Group, Inc.  and KeyBank National Association.  (3)
4.2.
Form of specimen Class A common stock certificate.  (4)
10.1.    Form of Indemnification Agreement (5)
 

 
1.
Previously field in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on January 17, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
2.
Previously filed in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No.  333-12929) and incorporated herein by reference.
3.
Previously filed in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
4.
Previously filed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 29, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
5.    Previously filed in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
6.
Filed herewith.
7.
Furnished herewith.

 
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SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.


SCHIFF NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Date: April 3, 2008
By: 
/s/   Bruce J.  Wood
   
Bruce J.  Wood
   
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director


Date: April 3, 2008
By: 
/s/   Joseph W.  Baty
   
Joseph W.  Baty
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 
 
 
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