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 November 25, 2008, payable on December 9, 2008.

The company will release its third quarter financial results Monday, November 3, 2008 after the close of trading on the NYSE. The following day, Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET), Herbalife's senior management team will host an investor conference call to discuss its third quarter 2008 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 611271. 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 69 countries through a network of more than 1.8 million independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to 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:

    --  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;

    --  any collateral impact resulting from the ongoing worldwide
        financial "crisis", including the availability of liquidity to
        Herbalife, its customers and its suppliers or the willingness
        of Herbalife's customers to purchase products in a
        recessionary economic environment; and

    --  whether we will purchase any of our shares in the open markets
        or otherwise.

    Source: Herbalife Ltd.

Released Oct 30, 2008 • 4:20pm EDT