• Third quarter 2017 reported diluted EPS of $0.66 and adjusted¹ diluted EPS of $0.82
• Third quarter 2017 reported net sales of $1.1 billion declined 3.3% on an as reported basis compared to the third quarter 2016
• Third quarter 2017 volume points of 1.3 billion declined 5.6% compared to the third quarter 2016
• FY ’17 reported and adjusted¹ diluted EPS guidance narrowed to ranges of $3.90 to $4.10 and $4.42 to $4.62, respectively, from the previous ranges of $3.80 to $4.20 and $4.30 to $4.70, respectively
• Initial full year 2018 volume point guidance range of 2% to 6% growth and initial full year 2018 GAAP diluted and adjusted¹ diluted EPS guidance ranges of $3.82 to $4.22 and $4.60 to $5.00, respectively
• Since February 2017, the Company has repurchased a total of approximately $757 million of common stock and has approximately $743 million remaining under the current repurchase authorization

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) reports results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017.

“During this year of transition, we believe our performance has now stabilized and we are seeing improvements in trends,” said Rich Goudis, CEO of Herbalife. “By continuing to implement our strategic plan, we expect to build on the improving trends and return to growth in 2018.”

For the third quarter 2017, the company reported net sales of $1.1 billion, which represents a decline of 3.3% and 4.0% on an as reported and constant currency basis, respectively, compared to the third quarter 2016.

Third quarter 2017 volume points of 1.3 billion declined 5.6% compared to the prior year period.

On a reported basis, third quarter 2017 net income was $54.5 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, compared to third quarter 2016 net income of $87.7 million, or $1.01 per diluted share.

Adjusted¹ earnings for the third quarter 2017 was $0.82 per diluted share compared to $1.21 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2016.

For the full year 2017, the company is narrowing its 2017 reported and adjusted¹ diluted EPS guidance to ranges of $3.90 to $4.10 and $4.42 to $4.62, respectively, from the previous ranges of $3.80 to $4.20 and $4.30 to $4.70, respectively.

For the full year 2018, the company is providing initial volume guidance in the range of 2% to 6% growth and initial full year 2018 GAAP diluted and adjusted¹ diluted EPS guidance in the range of $3.82 to $4.22 and $4.60 to $5.00, respectively.

Third Quarter 2017 Key Metrics²

Regional Volume Point Metrics

Regional Net Sales and Foreign Exchange (“FX”) Impact

Outlook

Based on current business trends the company’s fourth quarter 2017, full year 2017, and full year 2018 guidance are as follows:

With respect to guidance, the company cannot accurately predict the impact to its share base from any future repurchases in 2017 and 2018 that may be made under its share repurchase program and therefore the guidance table above excludes any impact thereof to EPS. Guidance includes the impact of the recently completed tender offer.

Guidance is based on the average daily exchange rates during the first two weeks of October.

Adjusted¹ diluted EPS guidance for the fourth quarter 2017 includes a projected currency benefit of approximately $0.04 per diluted share versus the fourth quarter of 2016.

Full year 2017 adjusted¹ diluted EPS guidance includes a projected currency headwind of approximately $0.20 per diluted share, compared to 2016, which is consistent with the headwind included in the updated guidance the company provided on August 1, 2017.

Full year 2018 adjusted¹ diluted EPS guidance includes a projected currency benefit of approximately $0.10 per diluted share, compared to 2017.

Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call

Herbalife senior management will host an investor conference call to discuss its recent financial results and provide an update on current business trends on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. PT (5:30 p.m. ET).

The dial-in number for this conference call for domestic callers is (877) 317-1296, and (262) 320-2006 for international callers (conference ID 34074913). Live audio of the conference call will be simultaneously webcast in the investor relations section of the company’s website at http://ir.herbalife.com.

An audio replay will be available following the completion of the conference call in MP3 format or by dialing (855) 859-2056 for domestic callers or (404) 537-3406 for international callers (conference ID 34074913). The webcast of the teleconference will be archived and available on Herbalife’s website.

About Herbalife Ltd.

Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people’s lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Herbalife Independent Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife Member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life.

We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.

The company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net sales of approximately $4.5 billion in 2016. To learn more, visit Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.

The Herbalife Investor Relations website at http://ir.herbalife.com contains a significant amount of financial and other information about the company. The company encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted.

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¹ Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS are both non-GAAP measures and, for the purposes of reported results and guidance, exclude the impact of: expenses relating to challenges to the company’s business model, recovery of re-audit expenses, the impact of non-cash interest costs associated with the company’s convertible notes, expenses relating to FTC settlement implementation, China grant income, regulatory settlements and expenses related to regulatory inquiries, as applicable and detailed in Schedule A. See Schedule A – “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a detailed reconciliation of adjusted net income to net income calculated in accordance with GAAP and a reconciliation of adjusted diluted EPS to diluted EPS calculated in accordance with GAAP and a discussion of why we believe these non-GAAP measures are useful.

² Supplemental tables that include Average Active Sales Leader and additional business metrics can be found at http://www.ir.herbalife.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, such as those disclosed or incorporated by reference in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in our forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:

• our relationship with, and our ability to influence the actions of, our Members;
• improper action by our employees or Members in violation of applicable law;
• adverse publicity associated with our products or network marketing organization, including our ability to comfort the marketplace and regulators regarding our compliance with applicable laws;
• changing consumer preferences and demands;
• the competitive nature of our business;
• regulatory matters governing our products, including potential governmental or regulatory actions concerning the safety or efficacy of our products and network marketing program, including the direct selling markets in which we operate;
• legal challenges to our network marketing program;
• the consent order entered into with the FTC, the effects thereof and any failure to comply therewith;
• risks associated with operating internationally and the effect of economic factors, including foreign exchange, inflation, disruptions or conflicts with our third party importers, pricing and currency devaluation risks, especially in countries such as Venezuela;
• uncertainties relating to interpretation and enforcement of legislation in China governing direct selling and anti-pyramiding;
• our inability to obtain the necessary licenses to expand our direct selling business in China;
• adverse changes in the Chinese economy;
• our dependence on increased penetration of existing markets;
• any material disruption to our business caused by natural disasters, other catastrophic events, acts of war or terrorism, or cyber-security incidents;
• contractual limitations on our ability to expand our business;
• our reliance on our information technology infrastructure and outside manufacturers;
• the sufficiency of trademarks and other intellectual property rights;
• product concentration;
• our reliance upon, or the loss or departure of any member of, our senior management team which could negatively impact our Member relations and operating results;
• U.S. and foreign laws and regulations applicable to our international operations;
• uncertainties relating to the United Kingdom’s vote to exit from the European Union;
• restrictions imposed by covenants in our credit facility;
• uncertainties relating to the application of transfer pricing, duties, value added taxes, and other tax regulations, and changes thereto;
• changes in tax laws, treaties or regulations, or their interpretation;
• taxation relating to our Members;
• product liability claims;
• our incorporation under the laws of the Cayman Islands;
• whether we will purchase any of our shares in the open markets or otherwise; and
• share price volatility related to, among other things, speculative trading and certain traders shorting our common shares.

We do not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCHEDULE A: RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Unaudited and unreviewed), (All tables provide Dollars in millions, except per Share Data)

In addition to its reported results and guidance calculated in accordance with GAAP, the company has included in this release adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS, performance measures that the Securities and Exchange Commission defines as “non-GAAP financial measures.” Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the company’s reported or forecasted results, in each case calculated in accordance with GAAP, can provide useful supplemental information for investors because they facilitate a period to period comparative assessment of the company’s operating performance relative to its performance based on reported or forecasted results under GAAP, while isolating the effects of some items that vary from period to period without any correlation to core operating performance and eliminate certain charges that management believes do not reflect the company’s operations and underlying operational performance. The company’s definition of adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies because other companies may not calculate them in the same manner as the company does and should not be viewed in isolation from nor as alternatives to net income or diluted EPS calculated in accordance with GAAP.

The following is a reconciliation of net income, presented and reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, to net income adjusted for certain items:

The following is a reconciliation of diluted earnings per share, presented and reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, to diluted earnings per share adjusted for certain items.

The following is a reconciliation of diluted earnings per share guidance, presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, to adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance for certain items.

The following is a reconciliation of diluted earnings per share guidance, presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, to adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance for certain items.

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Herbalife Ltd.
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Jennifer Butler
VP, Media Relations
213.745.0420
or
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Director, Investor Relations
213.745.0449

Source: Herbalife Ltd.

Released Nov 2, 2017 • 4:10pm EDT