LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) today reported that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share to shareholders of record effective March 3, 2009, payable on March 17, 2009.

The company will release its fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results Tuesday, February 24, 2009 after the close of trading on the NYSE. The following day, Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET), Herbalife's senior management team will host an investor conference call to discuss its recent financial results and provide an update on current business trends.

The dial-in number for this conference call for domestic callers is (866) 219-5268 and (703) 639-1120 for international callers. Live audio of the conference call will be simultaneously webcast in the Investor Relations section of the company's Web site at http://ir.herbalife.com.

An audio replay will be available following the completion of the conference call in MP3 format or by dialing (866) 837-8032 (domestic callers) and (703) 925-2474 (international callers) and entering access code 336024. The webcast of the teleconference will be archived and available on Herbalife's Web site.

About Herbalife Ltd.

Herbalife Ltd. is a global network marketing company that sells weight-management, nutrition, and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in 70 countries through a network of more than 1.9 million independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. Please visit Herbalife Investor Relations for additional financial information.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are "forward-looking statements." All statements other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may include the words, "may," "will," "estimate," "intend," "continue," "believe," "expect," or "anticipate" and any other similar words.

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
        distributors;
    --  adverse publicity associated with our products or network marketing
        organization;
    --  uncertainties relating to interpretation and enforcement of recently
        enacted legislation in China governing direct selling;
    --  our inability to obtain the necessary licenses to expand our direct
        selling business in China;
    --  adverse changes in the Chinese economy, Chinese legal system or Chinese
        governmental policies;
    --  improper action by our employees or international distributors in
        violation of applicable law;
    --  changing consumer preferences and demands;
    --  loss or departure of any member of our senior management team which
        could negatively impact our distributor relations and operating results;
    --  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
        market in which we operate;
    --  risks associated with operating internationally, including foreign
        exchange and devaluation risks;
    --  our dependence on increased penetration of existing markets;
    --  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 on our management team;
    --  uncertainties relating to the application of transfer pricing, duties,
        value added taxes and similar tax regulations;
    --  taxation relating to our distributors;
    --  product liability claims; and
    --  whether we will purchase any of our shares in the open markets or
        otherwise.

    Source: Herbalife Ltd.

Released Feb 20, 2009 • 2:56pm EST