3 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------ FORM 8-K ------------ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 3, 2005 USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File No. 0-21116 Utah 87-0500306 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification incorporation) Number) 3838 West Parkway Boulevard Salt Lake City, Utah 84120 (Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (801) 954-7100 Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not Applicable Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 8.01 Other Events On May 3, 2005, USANA Health Sciences, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its board of directors has authorized an additional $30 million for share repurchases of its outstanding common stock. The release also announced that share repurchases will be made from time-to-time, in the open market, through block trades or otherwise, and will be funded with internally generated cash. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The company will also post this document on its corporate website, www.usanahealthsciences.com, under the "investors" link. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (furnished herewith) (c) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued by USANA Health Sciences, Inc. dated May 3, 2005 2 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 hereunto duly authorized. USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. By: /s/ Gilbert A. Fuller _____________________________ Gilbert A. Fuller, Chief Financial Officer Date: May 5, 2005 3