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 June 30, 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 001-12421

                           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 July 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 - SECOND 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..................................11
    ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS..............11
    ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION................................................11
    ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.................................12
    SIGNATURES................................................................13



                          PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Nu Skin Asia Pacific, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
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                                                      June 30,      December 31,
                                                        1997            1996
ASSETS
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                          $ 151,375       $ 207,106
  Accounts receivable                                    9,407           8,937
  Related parties receivable                             5,785           7,974
  Inventories, net                                      58,077          44,860
  Prepaid expenses and other                            28,892          11,281
                                                     ---------       ---------
                                                       253,536         280,158

Property and equipment, net                              9,679           8,884
Other assets, net                                       43,592          42,673
                                                     ---------       ---------
    Total assets                                     $ 306,807       $ 331,715
                                                     =========       =========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
  Accounts payable                                   $   6,705       $   6,592
  Accrued expenses                                      67,451          79,518
  Related parties payable                               61,405          46,326
  Notes payable to stockholders                             --          71,487
  Note payable to NSI, current portion                  10,000          10,000
                                                     ---------       ---------
                                                       145,561         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    (5,857)         (5,963)
  Retained earnings                                     55,287          11,493
  Deferred compensation                                (13,005)        (22,559)
  Note receivable from NSI                             (13,139)        (13,139)
                                                     ---------       ---------
                                                       161,246         107,792
                                                     ---------       ---------
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity       $ 306,807       $ 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)
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                                           Three     Three      Six       Six
                                           Months    Months    Months    Months
                                           Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended
                                          June 30,  June 30,  June 30,  June 30,
                                            1997      1996      1997      1996

Revenue                                   $230,016  $163,526  $441,010  $287,711

Cost of sales                               65,458    46,148   126,199    80,963
                                          --------  --------  --------  --------

Gross profit                               164,558   117,378   314,811   206,748
                                          --------  --------  --------  --------

Operating expenses
  Distributor incentives                    88,589    60,909   169,132   107,090
  Selling, general and administrative       33,255    24,524    67,738    44,551
  Distributor stock expense                  4,477        --     8,954        --
                                          --------  --------  --------  --------

Total operating expenses                   126,321    85,433   245,824   151,641
                                          --------  --------  --------  --------

Operating income                            38,237    31,945    68,987    55,107

Other income (expense), net                 (1,243)      343       527       617
                                          --------  --------  --------  --------

Income before provision for income taxes    36,994    32,288    69,514    55,724

Provision for income taxes (Note 3)         13,688    11,905    25,720    20,591
                                          --------  --------  --------  --------

Net income                                $ 23,306  $ 20,383  $ 43,794  $ 35,133
                                          ========  ========  ========  ========

Net income per share (Note 4)             $    .27  $    .25  $    .51  $    .44
                                          ========  ========  ========  ========

Weighted average common shares outstanding  85,426    80,518    85,421    80,518
                                          ========  ========  ========  ========



Pro forma data:
  Income before pro forma provision for
    income taxes                                    $ 32,288            $ 55,724
  Pro forma provision for income taxes
    (Note 3)                                          11,307              19,514
                                                    --------            --------
  Income after pro forma provision for
    income taxes                                    $ 20,981            $ 36,210
                                                    ========            ========
Pro forma net income per share (Note 4)             $    .26            $    .45
                                                    ========            ========


              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)
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                                                     Six                Six
                                                 Months Ended       Months Ended
                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                     1997               1996
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income                                        $  43,794          $  35,133
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
  net cash provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                     2,300              1,285
    Amortization of deferred compensation             9,554                 --
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Accounts receivable                              (470)            (1,657)
      Related parties receivable                      2,189             (8,152)
      Inventories, net                              (13,217)            (5,721)
      Prepaid expenses and other                    (17,611)               (39)
      Other assets                                   (1,506)            (1,432)
      Accounts payable                                  113              3,706
      Accrued expenses                              (12,067)            16,359
      Related parties payable                        15,079             (7,716)
                                                  ---------          ---------

    Net cash provided by operating activities        28,158             31,766
                                                  ---------          ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment                   (2,477)            (2,859)
Payment to NSI for distribution rights              (10,000)                --
Payments for lease deposits                            (167)                --
Receipt of refundable lease deposits                    129                  5
                                                  ---------          ---------

    Net cash used in investing activities           (12,515)            (2,854)
                                                  ---------          ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments to stockholders for S distribution
  notes (Note 2)                                    (71,487)                --
Dividends paid                                           --            (40,179)
                                                  ---------          ---------
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing
      activities                                    (71,487)           (40,179)
                                                  ---------          ---------

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                 113               (482)
                                                  ---------          ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
  equivalents                                       (55,731)           (11,749)

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

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period          $ 151,375          $  51,464
                                                  =========          =========
Supplemental cash flow information:

Interest paid                                     $      --          $      24
                                                  =========          =========


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



Nu Skin Asia Pacific, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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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
     June 30, 1997 and 1996 and for the three and  six-month  periods ended June
     30, 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.   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION

     On April 4, 1997,  the Company  paid the  balance due on the S Distribution
     Notes of $71.5 million with the related  accrued  interest  expense of $1.6
     million.  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.

3.   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 and six-month
     periods ended June 30, 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 and six-month periods ended June 30, 1996.

4.   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.

5.   FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     The Company's  Subsidiaries  enter into significant  transactions with each
     other, NSI and third parties which may not be denominated in the respective
     Subsidiaries'  functional  currencies.  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
     currently  does  not  use  such  financial   instruments   for  trading  or
     speculative  purposes.  The Company regularly monitors its foreign currency
     exposures to minimize the impact of foreign  exchange  fluctuations  on the
     Company's operating results.

     At June 30, 1997 the Company held foreign currency  forward  contracts with
     notional  amounts  totaling  approximately  $51  million  to hedge  foreign
     currency items. The unrealized  losses on these contracts were $1.4 million
     and $0.9 million for the three and  six-month  periods ended June 30, 1997,
     respectively. These contracts have maturities through May 1998.

6.   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.


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

1997 Compared to 1996

     Revenue  increased  41% and 53% to $230.0  million and $441.0  million from
$163.5 million and $287.7 million for the three and six-month periods ended June
30, 1997, respectively, compared with the same periods in 1996. This increase is
primarily attributable to several factors.  First, revenue in Japan increased by
$53.6  million and $94.9  million,  or 59% and 57%, for the three and  six-month
periods  ended June 30, 1997,  respectively,  compared  with the same periods in
1996. 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 $9.8
million and $23.8 million,  or 28% and 35%, for the three and six-month  periods
ended  June 30,  1997,  respectively,  compared  with the same  periods in 1996,
primarily  as  a  result  of  growth  in  IDN  sales  following  the  late  1996
introduction of LifePak.  Third, the opening of Thailand in the first quarter of
1997  resulted in an  additional  $10.6 million and $13.4 million in revenue for
the three and  six-month  periods  ended June 30,  1997,  respectively.  Fourth,
revenue in Hong Kong  increased  by $1.7  million and $1.6 million for the three
and six-month periods ended June 30, 1997, respectively,  compared with the same
periods in 1996.  The  increase in revenue for the three  months  ended June 30,
1997 was partially offset by the decrease in South Korea revenue of $9.2 million
due to a typical new market revenue cycle  compounded by slowing economic growth
in South Korea and unfavorable media and consumer group attention toward foreign
direct selling companies. However, for the six months ended June 30, 1997, South
Korea revenue increased $19.6 million, or 45% due to the Company's February 1996
opening in South Korea resulting in a shorter comparative period.

     Gross profit as a  percentage  of revenue was 71.5% and 71.8% for the three
months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996,  respectively,  and was 71.4% and 71.9% for
the six  months  ended  June 30,  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 38.5% and
38.4% for the three and  six-month  periods  ended June 30,  1997 from 37.3% and
37.2%, respectively, compared with the same periods in 1996. The primary reasons
for this increase were a more  developed  distributor  network in Korea in 1997;
where  commissions  are  capped at 35% of  revenues,  along  with the sales of a
smaller percentage of non-commissionable items throughout the Company in 1997.

     Selling,  general and  administrative  expenses as a percentage  of revenue
decreased to 14.5% and 15.4% for the three and six-month  periods ended June 30,
1997 from 15.0% and 15.5%, respectively, compared with the same periods in 1996.
This  decrease was  primarily  due to economies of scale gained as the Company's
revenue  increased and was offset  somewhat by increased  promotion  expenses of
approximately   $2  million   resulting  from  the  first  quarter   distributor
conventions.

     Distributor  stock  expense of $4.5  million and $9.0 million for the three
and six-month periods ended June 30, 1997,  respectively,  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 20% and 25% to $38.2 million and $69.0 million
from $31.9 million and $55.1  million for the three and six-month  periods ended
June 30,  1997,  respectively,  compared  with the same  periods  in 1996.  This
increase  was caused  primarily  by an  increase in  revenue.  Operating  margin
decreased  to 16.6% and 15.6% from  19.5% and 19.2% for the three and  six-month
periods  ended June 30, 1997,  respectively,  compared  with the same periods in
1996. This margin decrease was caused primarily by the distributor stock expense
and increased distributor incentives.

     Other  income  decreased by $1.6 million and $0.1 million for the three and
six-month  periods  ended June 30, 1997,  respectively,  compared  with the same
periods in 1996.  The  decrease  was  primarily  caused by $1.4 million and $0.9
million for the three and six-month  periods ended June 30, 1997,  respectively,
of unrealized  exchange losses resulted from forward exchange contracts and $1.1
million and $0.2  million  for the three and  six-month  periods  ended June 30,
1997, respectively,  of unrealized exchange losses resulted from an intercompany
loan from Japan to Hong Kong.

     Provision  for income taxes  increased to $13.7  million and $25.7  million
from $11.9 million and $20.6  million for the three and six-month  periods ended
June 30,  1997,  respectively,  compared  with the same  periods  in 1996 due to
increased  income.  The effective tax rate was 37.0% for the three and six-month
periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996.

     Net income  increased by $2.9 million and $8.7 million to $23.3 million and
$43.8  million from $20.4  million and $35.1 million for the three and six-month
periods  ended June 30, 1997,  respectively,  compared  with the same periods in
1996 due primarily to increased  revenue.  Net income as a percentage of revenue
decreased to 10.1% and 9.9% for the three and  six-month  periods ended June 30,
1997, respectively, compared to 12.5% and 12.2% for the same periods in 1996 due
primarily to the distributor stock expense and increased distributor incentives.

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 and the remaining balance of $71.5 million was paid in April
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  and an  additional  $10.0 million was paid in January
1997. At June 30, 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 this obligation.

     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  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 six  months  ended June 30,  1997,  the  Company
generated $28.2 million from operations compared to $31.8 million during the six
months  ended June 30,  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 June 30, 1997,  working capital was $108.0 million  compared to $66.2
million as of December 31, 1996. Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 1997 were
$151.4 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 $2.5 million and
$2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996,  respectively.  In
addition,  the  Company  anticipates  capital  expenditures  through  1998 of an
additional  $22.5  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 $61.4  million and $46.3
million at June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996,  respectively.  In addition, the
Company  had  related  party  receivables  of $5.8  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 June 30,
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.

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 seeks to reduce 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.  The Company entered
into significant hedging positions during the second quarter, which approximated
$51.0  million of forward  exchange  contracts at June  30,1997.  These  forward
exchange contracts,  along with the intercompany loan from Japan to Hong Kong of
approximately  $40.0  million,  were valued at the quarter end exchange  rate of
114.6 yen to the dollar.

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

1995 1996 1997 ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- ---------------- 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Japan(1) 96.2 84.4 94.2 101.5 105.8 107.5 109.0 112.9 121.4 119.1 Taiwan 26.2 25.6 27.0 27.2 27.4 27.4 27.5 27.5 27.5 27.7 Hong Kong 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 South Korea(1) 786.9 763.1 765.6 769.1 782.6 786.5 815.5 829.4 863.9 889.6 Thailand 24.9 24.6 24.9 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.3 25.5 26.0 25.4
(1) Between December 31, 1996 and July 15, 1997, the exchange rates of $1 into Japanese yen and South Korean won achieved highs of 127.13 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 anticipates continued strong results overall, with particular strength in Japan. Historically, the Company has experienced modest growth in the third quarter due primarily to the vacation season. Planned product introductions later this year include an aloe vera drink, developed specifically for the Japanese market, and Overdrive[TM], a leading Interior Design Sports Nutrition product, in Taiwan. During the third quarter, the Company expects continued sequential softening in the South Korean market reflecting, in part, the market cycle experienced by the Company in other new markets where significant initial revenue is followed by market softening and declining revenue until strategic initiatives and product introductions generate renewed growth. However, this market cycle pattern has been exacerbated in South Korea by slowing economic growth and media and consumer campaigns against certain direct selling companies. Management currently anticipates that the South Korean market will resume sequential growth following the introduction of the Company's core nutritional product, LifePak, during the third quarter. Gross margins are anticipated to improve following the price increases on sales to distributors ranging from 5% to 9% implemented during the second quarter. Additionally, lower revenue in Korea, where the import values on the Company's products are higher than import values in other markets, will lead to gross margin improvement for the Company. Distributor incentives as a percent of sales are expected to increase as Korean revenue, where distributor incentives are capped at 35% of revenue, decreases. Selling, general and administrative expenses are anticipated to be slightly higher in the third quarter due to a large distributor event planned in Thailand as well as an additional significant expense planned for spending on the sponsorship of two promotional basketball games in Japan featuring NBA stars. Additionally, management currently anticipates that the distributor equity program may heighten distributor enthusiasm throughout 1997 and that the distributor stock expense of $18.0 million in 1997 will not continue thereafter. Other income will continue to vary based on the fluctuation in the Japanese yen as the Company currently has significant hedging positions. The Company's effective tax rate may continue to slightly increase as Japanese revenue, where statutory rates are the highest in the Company's markets, becomes a larger percent of total revenue for the Company. Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements: 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, economic conditions in the Company's markets especially South Korea, the introduction and market acceptance in South Korea of LifePak, the Company's core IDN product, adverse publicity regarding the Company and other direct selling companies in South Korea, the Company's planned expansion into new markets and the introduction of new products in the Company's existing markets, regulatory action against the Company or its distributors in any of the Company's markets and particularly in South Korea, 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 and uncertainties, please refer to all of the documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None. See Item 5 for a discussion of certain regulatory matters. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES None. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS The Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on May 15, 1997. At the Annual Meeting, Blake M. Roney, Steven J. Lund, Sandra N. Tillotson, Keith R. Halls, Brooke B. Roney, Max L. Pinegar, E.J. "Jake" Garn, Paula Hawkins and Daniel W. Campbell were elected to serve as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are duly elected. Each director was elected by a plurality of votes in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law. There was no solicitation in opposition to management's director nominees. The following chart reflects the vote tabulation with respect to each director nominee. The figures reported reflect votes cast by holders of the Company's Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. Each share of Class A Common Stock entitles its holder to one vote, and each share of Class B Common Stock entitles its holder to ten votes. Name of Director Broker Nominee Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Non-Votes - ---------------- --------- ------------- ----------- --------- Blake M. Roney 725,617,452 203,387 0 0 Steven J. Lund 725,617,452 203,387 0 0 Sandra N. Tillotson 725,617,352 203,487 0 0 Keith R. Halls 725,617,352 203,487 0 0 Brooke R. Roney 725,617,402 203,437 0 0 Kirk V. Roney 725,617,452 203,387 0 0 Max E. Esplin 725,617,452 203,387 0 0 Max L. Pinegar 725,617,302 6,039,271 0 0 E.J. "Jake" Garn 725,617,252 203,587 0 0 Paula Hawkins 725,616,218 203,621 0 0 Daniel W. Campbell 725,617,202 203,637 0 0 The stockholders also approved the Company's 1996 Stock Incentive Plan with 722,282,806 votes voted in favor of the Plan, 1,026,501 votes cast against or withheld, 29,941 votes abstaining and 2,481,591 broker non-votes. In addition, the stockholders ratified the appointment of Price Waterhouse L.L.P. as the Company's independent public accountants, with 725,802,912 votes being cast for, 3,515 votes being cast against, as well as 14,412 votes abstaining and 0 broker non-votes. Subsequent to the annual meeting, Max E. Esplin and Kirk V. Roney resigned from the Board of Directors for personal reasons. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION The Company's subsidiaries are periodically subject to reviews and audits by various governmental agencies, particularly in new markets, where the Company has experienced high rates of growth. As previously disclosed, Nu Skin Korea has been subject to an audit by the South Korean Customs Service. Management believes that this audit was precipitated largely as a result of Nu Skin Korea's rapid growth and its position as the largest importer of cosmetics and personal care products in South Korea as well as by recent South Korean trade imbalances. The Customs Service has reviewed a broad range of issues relating to the operations of Nu Skin Korea, with a focus on reviewing customs valuation issues and intercompany payments. Recently, the Customs Service has resolved certain issues related to its audit with no fines, import sanctions, or other restrictions being imposed. The intercompany payment issue was referred to various other government agencies, and the import valuation issues, which management considers to be routine, were referred to the valuation division of the Customs Service. The Company continues to believe that its actions have been in compliance in all material respects with relevant regulations. Although the potential sanctions related to the investigations include warnings, fines, foreign exchange restrictions or potential criminal prosecution of managers, the Company believes that none of the sanctions would have a material adverse impact on operations. However, the investigations and any related sanctions could result in negative publicity that could have a material adverse impact on the Company and its operations. The Company is not aware of any negative publicity to date in South Korea regarding these developments. The Company intends to continue to vigorously contest these matters. On July 17, 1997 the Company filed a pre-effective amendment No. 1 to its registration statement originally filed on June 4, 1997 on behalf of certain stockholders. The Company converted its registration statement to a resale shelf offering and deleted references to the underwriters. The registration statement has not been declared effective and the shares subject to the registration statement can only be resold by the selling stockholders once the registration statement has been declared effective and only in accordance with the plan of distribution outlined in the registration statement. The Company currently has no intention to proceed with the offering which is the subject of the registration statement. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) 27 Financial Data Schedule (b) The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K dur1ing the three months ended June 30, 1997. 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 18th day of August, 1997. NU SKIN ASIA PACIFIC, INC. By: /s/ Corey B. Lindley Corey B. Lindley Its: Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) EXHIBIT INDEX 27 Financial Data Schedule
 

5 6-MOS DEC-31-1997 JUN-30-1997 151,375 0 9,407 0 58,077 253,536 18,062 8,383 306,807 145,561 0 0 0 84 161,162 306,807 441,010 441,010 126,199 372,023 0 0 0 69,514 25,720 43,794 0 0 0 43,794 .51 .51