Nu Skin Unfazed By Allegations Of China Violations, Projects More Growth
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Following allegations from short seller Citron Research that it operates a “pyramid compensation scheme” in China, Nu Skin gives investors a peek into its business model. The firm recorded sales growth of 40% in its second quarter, driven by a 152% jump in China, and “the best is yet to come,” Nu Skin says.
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