{"url_path":"/sec/naii/10-q/2026/item-1","section_key":"item-1","section_title":"Item 1 **","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-Q","doc_date":"2026-05-19","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/787253/0001437749-26-017684-index.html","accession_number":"0001437749-26-017684","cik":"0000787253","ticker":"NAII","issuer_name":"NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL INC","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/787253/0001437749-26-017684-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000787253","primary_entity_name":"NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL INC"},"word_count":381,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"**ITEM 1.**\n\n**LEGAL PROCEEDINGS**\n\n \n\nFrom time to time, we become involved in various investigations, claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business. These matters may relate to intellectual property, product liability, employment, tax, regulation, contract, or other matters. The resolution of these matters as they arise will be subject to various uncertainties and, even if such claims are without merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. While unfavorable outcomes are possible, based on available information, we currently do not believe the resolution of these matters, even if unfavorable, will result in a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial condition, or results of operations. However, a settlement payment or unfavorable outcome could adversely impact our results of operations. Our evaluation of the likely impact of these actions could change in the future and we could have unfavorable outcomes we do not expect. An unexpected settlement expense or an unexpected unfavorable outcome of a matter could adversely impact our results of operations.\n\n \n\nIn December 2023 we were sued by three former employees in two separate but substantially identical matters brought by the same law firm.  The lawsuits were filed as a putative class action and a California Private Attorney General Act action seeking awards for all similarly situated employees going back ten years or more. We responded to these actions and agreed to submit the matters for mediation. On July 3, 2025, the mediation took place, and a tentative settlement agreement was reached whereby we agreed to contribute a maximum of $1.25 million. The court has consolidated the two actions. The court must approve the potential settlement, and all similarly situated employees need to be contacted, and they may elect to participate or not. The process of obtaining court approval of the settlement is estimated to take approximately another three months. We accrued the maximum settlement amount in our results of operations as of June 30, 2025 along with estimated related legal fees of $150,000.  During the nine months ended March 31, 2026, we accrued additional estimated related legal fees of $12,000.\n\n \n\nThere is no assurance NAI will prevail in litigation matters or in similar proceedings NAI or others may initiate, or that litigation expenses will not be greater than anticipated."}