NU SKIN ASIA PACIFIC INC
424B3, 1997-05-15
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To Nu Skin International distributors eligible to participate in the Nu Skin
International distributor equity incentive program:  This document 
supplements, constitutes a part of, and should be read in conjunction with the
Nu Skin Asia Pacific, Inc. prospectus dated December 12, 1996, a copy of which 
has previously been provided to you or is concurrently being provided to you 
and which relates to securities that have been registered under the Securities
Act of 1933.

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                                -----------------

                                    FORM 10-Q

                      FOR QUARTERLY AND TRANSITION REPORTS
                     PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


(Mark One)
|X|         QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
            EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1997
                                       OR
| |   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 333-12073

                           Nu Skin Asia Pacific, Inc.
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

             Delaware                                         87-0565309
        (State or Other Jurisdiction                        (I.R.S. Employer
     of Incorporation or Organization)                    Identification No.)
     75 West Center Street, Provo, Utah                          84601
  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                     (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code      (801) 345-6100


     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  X    No 
					     ----      -----

     As of April 15, 1997, 11,723,011 shares of the Company's Class A Common
Stock, $.001 par value per share, 71,696,675 shares of the Company's Class B
Common Stock, $.001 par value per share, and no shares of the Company's
Preferred Stock, $.001 par value per share, were outstanding.

                           NU SKIN ASIA PACIFIC, INC.

                 1997 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT - FIRST QUARTER

                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                               Page

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
             CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS.........................2
             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME...................3
             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS...............4
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .........5
 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
         CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.....................7


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
  ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS....................................10
  ITEM 2.   CHANGES IN SECURITIES................................10
  ITEM 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES......................10
  ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS..10
  ITEM 5.   OTHER INFORMATION....................................10
  ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.....................10
  SIGNATURES.....................................................12


                          PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.        FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Nu Skin Asia Pacific, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands)



                                                                 December
                                                      March 31,     31,
                                                        1997       1996
						     ---------   --------
ASSETS
Current assets
     Cash and cash equivalents ....................  $196,798    $207,106
     Accounts receivable ..........................    11,600       8,937
     Related parties receivable ...................     7,669       7,974
     Inventories, net .............................    54,749      44,860
     Prepaid expenses and other ...................    19,200      11,281
                                                     --------    --------
                                                      290,016     280,158

Property and equipment, net .......................     8,725       8,884
Other assets, net .................................    43,337      42,673
                                                     --------    --------
         Total assets .............................  $342,078    $331,715
                                                     ========    ========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
     Accounts payable .............................   $ 7,211     $ 6,592
     Accrued expenses .............................    53,347      79,518
     Related parties payable ......................    70,035      46,326
     Notes payable to stockholders ................    71,487      71,487
     Note payable to NSI, current portion .........    10,000      10,000
                                                     --------    --------
                                                      212,080     213,923
                                                     --------    --------
  Note payable to NSI, less current portion ....         --        10,000
                                                     --------    --------
  Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity
     Preferred stock - 25,000,000 shares 
         authorized $.001 par value, no shares 
         issued and outstanding ...................        --          --
     Class A common stock - 500,000,000 shares
         authorized, $.001 par value, 11,723,011
         shares issued and outstanding ............        12          12
     Class B common stock - 100,000,000 shares
         authorized, $.001 par value, 71,696,675
         shares issued and outstanding ............        72          72
     Additional paid-in capital ...................   137,876     137,876
     Cumulative foreign currency translation
         adjustment ...............................    (9,023)     (5,963)
     Retained earnings ............................    31,981      11,493
     Deferred compensation ........................   (17,781)    (22,559)
     Note receivable from NSI .....................   (13,139)    (13,139)
                                                      --------    --------
                                                      129,998     107,792
                                                      --------    --------
       Total liabilities and stockholders' equity... $342,078    $331,715
                                                     ========    ========


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.


Nu Skin Asia Pacific, Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                                     Three    Three
                                                     Months   Months 
                                                     Ended    Ended
                                                     March    March
                                                      31,      31,
                                                     1997     1996
                                                    -------   -------

Revenue .........................................  $210,994  $124,185

Cost of sales ...................................    60,741    34,815
                                                    -------   -------
Gross profit ....................................   150,253    89,370
                                                    -------   -------
Operating expenses
     Distributor incentives .....................    80,543    46,181
     Selling, general and administrative ........    34,483    20,027
     Distributor stock expense ..................     4,477      --
						    --------  -------
Total operating expenses ........................   119,503    66,208
                                                    -------   -------
Operating income ................................    30,750    23,162

Other income (expense), net .....................     1,770       274
                                                    -------   -------
Income before provision for income
taxes ...........................................    32,520    23,436

Provision for income taxes (Note 2) .............    12,032     8,686
                                                    -------   -------
Net income ......................................   $20,488   $14,750
                                                    =======   =======
Net income per share (Note 3) ...................   $   .24   $   .18
                                                    =======   =======
Weighted average common shares
outstanding .....................................    85,416    80,518
                                                    =======   =======

Pro forma data:
     Income before pro forma provision
       for income taxes .........................   	      $23,436
     Pro forma provision for income
       taxes (Note 2) ...........................   	      $ 8,207
                                                    	      -------
     Income after pro forma provision
       for income taxes .........................  	      $15,229
						              =======
     Pro forma net income per share (Note 3)                  $   .19
                                                              =======



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.


Nu Skin Asia Pacific, Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

                                                        Three        Three
                                                        Months       Months
                                                        Ended        Ended
                                                        March        March
                                                         31,          31,
                                                        1997         1996
                                                      --------      --------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income .........................................    $20,488     $14,750
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
   provided by operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization ...................      1,099         334
   Amortization of deferred compensation ...........      4,778        --
   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
         Accounts receivable .......................     (2,663)     (1,027)
         Related parties receivable ................        305       1,331
         Inventories, net ..........................     (9,889)     (2,163)
         Prepaid expenses and other ................     (7,919)        958
         Other assets ..............................     (1,040)        101
         Accounts payable ..........................        619      (1,769)
         Accrued expenses ..........................    (26,171)      8,579
         Related parties payable ...................     23,709      (6,057)
                                                       --------    --------
   Net cash provided by operating activities .......      3,316      15,037
                                                       --------    --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment .................     (1,122)     (1,038)
Payment to NSI for distribution rights .............    (10,000)       --
Payments for lease deposits ........................        (58)       --
Receipt of refundable lease deposits ...............        122        --
						       --------    --------
   Net cash used in investing activities ...........    (11,058)     (1,038)
                                                       --------    --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid .....................................       --        (9,500)
						       --------    --------
   Net cash provided by (used in) 
     financing activities ..........................       --        (9,500)
                                                       --------    --------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ............     (2,566)        144
                                                       --------    --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash
  and cash equivalents .............................    (10,308)      4,643

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period .....    207,106      63,213
                                                       --------    --------

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period ...........   $196,798    $ 67,856
                                                       ========    ========
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid ......................................   $   --      $     23
                                                       ========    ========


                 The accompanying notes are an integral part of
                    these consolidated financial statements.



Nu Skin Asia Pacific, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


1.       THE COMPANY

          Nu Skin Asia Pacific, Inc. (the "Company") is a network marketing
          company involved in the distribution and sale of premium quality,
          innovative personal care and nutritional products. The Company is the
          exclusive distribution vehicle for Nu Skin International, Inc. ("NSI")
          in the countries of Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong (including Macau), South
          Korea and Thailand, where the Company currently has operations
          (collectively referred to as the "Subsidiaries"), and in Indonesia,
          Malaysia, the Philippines, the PRC, Singapore and Vietnam, where
          operations have not yet commenced. Additionally, the Company sells
          products to NSI affiliates in Australia and New Zealand.

          The Company was incorporated on September 4, 1996. It was formed as a
          holding company and acquired the Subsidiaries through a reorganization
          which occurred on November 20, 1996. Prior to the reorganization, each
          of the Subsidiaries elected to be treated as an S corporation. In
          connection with the reorganization, the Subsidiaries' S corporation
          status was terminated on November 19, 1996, and the Company declared a
          distribution to the stockholders that included all of the
          Subsidiaries' previously earned and undistributed taxable S
          corporation earnings totaling $86.5 million (the "S Distribution
          Notes").

          On November 27, 1996 the Company completed its initial public
          offerings of 4,750,000 shares of Class A common stock and received net
          proceeds of $98.8 million (the "Offerings").

          The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
          prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
          for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form
          10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not
          include all of the information and footnotes required by generally
          accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In
          the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated
          financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal
          recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement of
          the Company's financial information as of March 31, 1997 and 1996 and
          for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996. The results of
          operations of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the
          results of operations to be expected for the fiscal year. For further
          information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and
          accompanying footnotes included in the Company's annual report on Form
          10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.


2.       INCOME TAXES

          As a result of the Company's reorganization described in Note 1, the
          Company is no longer treated as an S corporation for U.S. Federal
          income tax purposes. The provision for income taxes for the three
          months ended March 31, 1996 primarily represents income taxes in
          foreign countries as U.S. Federal income taxes were levied at the
          stockholder level. The consolidated statements of income include a pro
          forma presentation for income taxes which would have been recorded if
          the Company had been taxed as a C corporation rather than as an S
          corporation for the three months ended March 31, 1996.


3.       NET INCOME PER SHARE

          Net income per share is computed based on the weighted average number
          of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during the
          periods presented assuming that the Company's reorganization and the
          resultant issuance of 80.3 million shares of Class B common stock
          occurred as of January 1, 1996.


4.       NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

          The Company is required to adopt Statement of Financial Accounting
          Standards No. 128 ("SFAS 128"), Earnings per Share, during the fourth
          quarter of 1997. SFAS 128 specifies the computation, presentation and
          disclosure requirements for earnings per share. The Company does not
          believe that the adoption of SFAS 128 will have a material effect on
          the Company's method of calculation or display of earnings per share
          amounts.


5.       SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

          On April 4, 1997, the Company paid the balance on the notes payable to
          stockholders of $71,487,000 with the related accrued interest expense
          of $1,637,000. As described in Note 1, these notes originated in
          connection with the reorganization in which the Subsidiaries' S
          corporation status was terminated and the Company declared a
          distribution to the stockholders that included all of the
          Subsidiaries' previously earned and undistributed taxable S
          corporation earnings totaling $86.5 million.


ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
          AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

1997 compared to 1996

     Revenue increased 70% to $211.0 million from $124.2 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1997 compared with the same period in 1996. This increase
is primarily attributable to several factors. First, revenue in Japan increased
by $41.3 million, or 55%. This increase in revenue was primarily a result of
continued growth of the IDN product line as well as increased sales following a
distributor convention held in the first quarter of 1997. Second, revenue in
Taiwan increased by $13.9 million, or 43%, primarily as a result of growth in
IDN sales following the late 1996 introduction of LifePak. Third, revenue in
South Korea increased by $28.9 million, primarily as a result of a full quarter
of operations in 1997 as compared to a partial quarter in 1996 following the
February opening. Fourth, the opening of Thailand in the first quarter of 1997
resulted in an additional $2.7 million in revenue. Revenue in Hong Kong remained
constant at $4.2 million.

     Gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 71.2% and 72.0% for the three
months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. This decrease reflected the
strengthening of the U.S. dollar and the commencement of operations in South
Korea in 1996. The Company purchases goods in U.S. dollars and recognizes
revenue in local currency and is consequently subjected to exchange rate risks
in its gross margins. The full quarter of operations in South Korea in 1997 also
impacted gross profit as a percentage of revenue due to South Korean regulations
which result in higher prices on imported products as compared to other markets.

     Distributor incentives as a percentage of revenue increased to 38.2% for
the three months ended March 31, 1997 from 37.2% for the three months ended
March 31, 1996. The primary reasons for this increase were a more developed
distributor network in Korea in 1997 along with sales of a smaller percentage of
non- commissionable items throughout the Company in 1997.

     Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue
increased to 16.3% for the three months ended March 31, 1997 from 16.1% for the
three months ended March 31, 1996. This increase was primarily due to increased
promotion expenses of approximately $2 million resulting from the first quarter
distributor conventions and was offset somewhat by economies of scale gained as
the Company's revenue increased.

     Distributor stock expense of $4.5 million reflects the one-time grant of
the distributor stock options at an exercise price of 25% of the initial public
offering price in connection with the Offerings completed on November 27, 1996.
This non-cash expense is non-recurring and will be recorded each quarter in
1997.

     Operating income increased 33% to $30.8 million from $23.2 million for the
three months ended March 31, 1997 compared with the same period in 1996. This
increase was caused primarily by an increase in revenue. Operating margin
decreased from 18.7% to 14.6% for the three months ended March 31, 1997 compared
with the same period in 1996. This margin decrease was caused primarily by the
distributor stock expense, increased distributor incentives and lower gross
margins.

     Other income increased by $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31,
1997 compared with the same period in 1996. The increase was primarily caused by
an increase in interest income generated through the short-term investment of
cash, along with approximately $.5 million of exchange gains resulting from
forward exchange contracts.

     Provision for income taxes increased to $12.0 million from $8.7 million for
the three months ended March 31, 1997 compared with the same period in 1996 due
to increased income. The effective tax rate was 37.0% for the three months ended
March 31, 1997 and 1996.

     Net income increased by $5.7 million to $20.5 million from $14.8 million
for the three months ended March 31, 1997 compared with the same period in 1996
due primarily to increased revenue. Net income as a percentage of revenue
decreased to 9.7% for the three months ended March 31, 1997 as compared to 11.9%
for the same period in 1996 due to the reduction in operating margin.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     The Company underwent a reorganization and the Offerings in November 1996.
During the Offerings, the Company raised $98.8 million in net proceeds. As of
the date of the reorganization, the aggregate undistributed taxable S
corporation earnings of the Subsidiaries were $86.5 million. The Subsidiaries'
earned and undistributed S corporation earnings through the date of termination
of the Subsidiaries' S corporation status were distributed in the form of the S
Distribution Notes, promissory notes bearing interest at 6.0% per annum. From
the proceeds of the Offerings, $15.0 million was used to pay a portion of the S
Distribution Notes, leaving an unpaid S Distribution Note balance of $71.5
million at March 31, 1997.

     In November 1996, the Company purchased from NSI the distribution rights to
seven new markets in the region. These markets include Thailand, where
operations commenced in March 1997, and Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines,
the PRC, Singapore and Vietnam, where operations have not yet commenced. These
rights were purchased for $25.0 million of which $5.0 million was paid from the
proceeds of the Offerings. During the three months ended March 31, 1997 an
additional $10.0 million was paid. At March 31, 1997, the Company had a $10.0
million short term obligation, due January 15, 1998, related to the purchase of
these rights. Interest accrues at a rate of 6.0% per annum on amounts due under
these obligations.

     The remaining $78.8 million in net proceeds from the Offerings are to be
used for new market development, introducing new products, enhancing the
Company's technological infrastructure, establishing additional office and
distribution centers and for other general corporate purposes. Management
anticipates using the remaining net proceeds of the Offerings within the next
three years.

     The Company generates significant cash flow from operations due to its
significant growth, high margins and minimal capital requirements. Additionally,
the Company does not extend credit to distributors, but requires payment prior
to shipping products. This process eliminates the need for accounts receivable
from distributors. During the three months ended March 31, 1997, the Company
generated $3.3 million from operations compared to $15.0 million during the
three months ended March 31, 1996. This decrease in cash flows from operations
is primarily due to the build up of inventories to support future market demands
and the payment of income taxes during the first quarter of 1997.

     As of March 31, 1997, working capital was $77.9 million compared to $66.2
million as of December 31, 1996. Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 1997
were $196.8 million compared to $207.1 million at December 31, 1996.

     Historically, the Company's principal need for funds has been for
distributor incentives, working capital (principally inventory purchases),
capital expenditures and the development of new markets. The Company has
generally relied entirely on cash flow from operations to meet its business
objectives without incurring long term debt to unrelated third parties.

     Capital expenditures, primarily for equipment, computer systems and
software, office furniture and leasehold improvements, were $1.1 million and
$1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
In addition, the Company anticipates capital expenditures through 1998 of an
additional $23.9 million to further enhance its infrastructure, including
computer systems and software, warehousing facilities and walk-in distributor
centers in order to accommodate future growth.

     As a part of the Company's and NSI's strategy to motivate distributors with
equity incentives, the Company sold to NSI an option to purchase 1.6 million
shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock. NSI purchased the option with a
$13.1 million 10-year note payable to the Company bearing interest at 6.0% per
annum. It is anticipated that the note will be repaid as distributors begin to
exercise their options beginning in 1998.

     Under its operating agreements with NSI, the Company incurs related party
payables. The Company had related party payables of $70.0 million and $46.3
million at March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively. In addition, the
Company had related party receivables of $7.7 million and $8.0 million,
respectively, at those dates. Related party balances outstanding in excess of 60
days bear interest at a rate of 2% above the U.S. prime rate. As of March 31,
1997, no material related party payables or receivables had been outstanding for
more than 60 days.

     Management considers the Company to be liquid and able to meet its
obligations on both a short and long-term basis. Management believes existing
cash balances together with future cash flows from operations will be adequate
to fund cash needs relating to the implementation of the Company's strategic
plans, including opening new markets, funding the payment of the S Distribution
Notes and the note payable to NSI related to the purchase of the distribution
rights.

Currency Fluctuation and Exchange Rate Information

     The Company's revenues and most of its expenses are recognized primarily
outside of the United States. Each entity's local currency is considered the
functional currency. All revenue and expenses are translated at weighted average
exchange rates for the periods reported. Therefore, the Company's reported sales
and earnings will be positively impacted by a weakening of the U.S. dollar and
will be negatively impacted by a strengthening of the U.S. dollar.

     The Company purchases inventory from NSI in U.S. dollars and assumes
currency exchange rate risk with respect to such purchases. Local currency in
Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Thailand is generally used to settle
non-inventory transactions with NSI. Given the uncertainty of exchange rate
fluctuations, the Company cannot estimate the effect of these fluctuations on
its future business, product pricing, results of operations or financial
condition. However, because nearly all of the Company's revenue is realized in
local currencies and the majority of its cost of sales is denominated in U.S.
dollars, the Company's gross profits will be positively affected by a weakening
in the U.S. dollar and will be negatively affected by a strengthening in the
U.S. dollar. The Company reduces its exposure to fluctuations in foreign
exchange rates by creating offsetting positions through the use of foreign
currency exchange contracts. The Company does not use such financial instruments
for trading or speculative purposes. The Company regularly monitors its foreign
currency risks and periodically takes measures to reduce the impact of foreign
exchange fluctuations on the Company's operating results.

     Following are the weighted average currency exchange rates of $1 into
local currency for each of the Company's markets for the quarters listed:

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                                               1995                                1996                      1997
                              ------------------------------------   -----------------------------------    -------  
                               1st        2nd      3rd      4th       1st       2nd       3rd      4th       1st
                              Quarter   Quarter   Quarter  Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter  Quarter   Quarter
                              -------   -------   -------  -------   -------   -------   ------   -------   -------
<S>                            <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>

Japan(1) ...................    96.2      84.4      94.2     101.5     105.8    107.5     109.0     112.9    121.4
Taiwan .....................    26.2      25.6      27.0      27.2      27.4     27.4      27.5      27.5     27.5
Hong Kong ..................     7.7       7.7       7.7       7.7       7.7      7.7       7.7       7.7      7.7
South Korea(1) .............   786.9     763.1     765.6     769.1     782.6    786.5     815.5     829.4    863.9
Thailand ...................    24.9      24.6      24.9      25.1      25.2     25.3      25.3      25.5     26.0

</TABLE>

- ------------

      (1) Between December 31, 1996 and April 15, 1997, the exchange rates
          of $1 into Japanese yen and South Korean won achieved highs of 126.84
          yen and 899.0 won, respectively. Since January 1, 1992, the highest
          and lowest exchange rates for the Japanese yen have been 134.82 and
          80.63, respectively, and for the South Korean won have been 899.0 and
          755.8, respectively.

Outlook

     Management believes that implementation of its business strategies will
lead to continued growth in local currency revenue. However, revenue in South
Korea is expected to stabilize during 1997 while the local distributor
leadership develops and the global distributor leadership focuses attention on
the Thailand market opening, as well as their own local markets. The
productivity of operations in Thailand is difficult to assess because operations
commenced in March 1997.

     Concern over the strengthening of the U.S. dollar in South Korea and Japan
are important issues for management in 1997 and will most likely have a negative
impact on the Company's gross margins and reported U.S. dollar revenue and
operating results. Announced 5-9% price increases in Japan, Hong Kong and South
Korea may partially offset these negative effects, but the Company anticipates 
a modest decrease in gross margins during 1997 as well as reduced revenue and 
income growth rates due to anticipated weaker currencies in these markets. 
In addition, the Company will incur additional selling, general and 
administrative expenses in 1997, compared to 1996 because of the regulatory 
compliance costs associated with a full year's operations as a public company. 
Management currently anticipates that the distributor equity program may 
heighten distributor enthusiasm in 1997 and that the distributor stock expense 
of $18.0 million in 1997 will not continue thereafter.

     The statements made above in this Outlook section are forward-looking
statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based
on certain assumptions that may not be realized. Actual results and outcomes may
differ materially from the those discussed or anticipated. Factors that might 
cause such differences include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties
associated with management of the Company's growth, the Company's dependence on
independent distributors and the effects on distributors of the NSI distributor
equity program, potential adverse effects of the Company's planned price 
increases on sales and distributor growth, the Company's planned expansion into
new markets and the introduction of new products in the Company's existing 
markets, fluctuations in foreign currency values relative to the U.S. Dollar, 
and risks inherent in the importation, regulation and sale of products in the 
Company's markets. For a more detailed discussion of these and other risks
please refer to the documents filed by the Company with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission, specifically the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.


                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     The Company is not a party to any litigation or other legal proceedings or
investigations which is expected to have a material adverse effect on its
financial condition or results of operations, nor are any such proceedings known
to be contemplated.


ITEM 2.        CHANGES IN SECURITIES

     None.


ITEM 3.        DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

     None.


ITEM 4.        SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

     There were no matters submitted to a vote of the security holders during
the first quarter ended March 31, 1997.


ITEM 5.        OTHER INFORMATION

     As disclosed in the Company's Prospectus dated December 12, 1996, the
availability of distributor options in each country in which NSI distributors
reside is entirely dependent upon and subject to NSI's ability to secure all
necessary regulatory approvals, qualifications or exemptions in each such
country. As of the date of this filing, NSI has been unable to secure necessary
legal approvals to implement its distributor option plan in South Korea. 
In addition, as required by Japanese law, the terms "commissions" or
"compensation" for purposes of calculating weighted individual compensation and
weighted total compensation in the formula used to determine allocations of
distributor options, shall not include rebates paid on personal sales efforts
(Personal Sales Incentive Rebates or PSIR) or commissions paid on personal
sales volume as part of the Executive Fountain Bonus. This represents a minor
modification in the distributor option allocation formula as applied in Japan.
The distributor stock option plan as implemented in the Netherlands and
Hong Kong, has been changed to provide that vested distributor options will be
exercisable for 90 days following December 31, 1997 provided a Netherlands or
Hong Kong distributor holding such options maintains an Executive Pin Level of
Gold or higher until the date of exercise. 

April 30, 1997 Press Release

     On April 30, 1997, the Company issued a press release summarizing the 
financial information presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

     The Company also included in the press release a table showing distributor
growth by market, as set forth below.



                           Nu Skin Asia Pacific, Inc.
                          Distributor Growth by Market

                 As of March 31, 1997   As of March 31, 1996     % Increase
                   Active  Executive     Active   Executive   Active   Executive

Japan ..........  229,000   12,535      166,000     6,252     38.0 %    100.0 %
Taiwan .........   85,000    5,251       84,000     3,579      1.2 %     46.7 %
South Korea ....   57,000    5,112       30,000       --      90.0 %     --
Thailand .......   19,000     --           --         -- 
Hong Kong ......   14,000      551       13,000       492      7.7%      12.0 %
		  -------   ------      -------    ------
Total ..........  404,000   23,449      293,000    10,323     37.9 %    127.2 %
		  =======   ======      =======    ======


ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)  10.1   Wholesale Distribution Agreement between Nu Skin
            Personal Care (Thailand), Ltd. and Nu Skin Hong Kong,
            Inc. dated March 12, 1997.

     10.2   Management Services Agreement between Nu Skin International
            Management Group, Inc. and Nu Skin Personal Care (Thailand),
            Ltd. dated March 12, 1997.

     10.3   Trademark/Tradename Licensing Agreement between Nu Skin
            International, Inc. and Nu Skin Personal Care (Thailand),
            Ltd. dated March 12, 1997.

     10.4   Licensing and Sales Agreement between Nu Skin International,
            Inc. and Nu Skin Personal Care (Thailand), Ltd. dated
            March 12, 1997.

     27     Financial Data Schedule

     (b) On January 27, 1997, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K
dated January 13, 1997 relating to the issuance of 8,011 shares of Class A
Common Stock pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. On March 12, 1997, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K
dated February 2, 1997 relating to certain press releases issued by the
Company, including announcements regarding the operating results for the
Company for the quarter December 31, 1996, the announcement of the opening of
Thailand and the appointment of three new outside directors.

                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, on this 13th day of
May, 1997.

                        NU SKIN ASIA PACIFIC, INC.



                        By:  /s/ Corey B. Lindley
                             Corey B. Lindley
                        Its: Vice President of Finance (Principal
                             Financial and Accounting Officer)


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