Herbalife Opens Three New Markets in Central America

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), a global nutrition and direct-selling company, announced that it has begun doing business in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Guatemala, bringing its global reach to 69 countries. These countries become part of the company's Mexico and Central America region led by Senior Vice President and Managing Director Adriana Mendizabal.

Five products from Herbalife's nutrition line will be available in each market, including the company's flagship Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix, in four flavors; Performance Protein Powder; Herbal Aloe Drink Concentrate; NRG Tea; and Thermojetics Tea.

Herbalife now operates in six countries in Central America, including El Salvador, opened in 2007; Costa Rica, opened in 2006; and Panama, opened in 2000.

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    About Herbalife Ltd.

Herbalife is a global network marketing company that sells weight-management, nutritional supplements 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 Investor Relations for additional financial information.

Source: Herbalife Ltd.

Released Oct 8, 2008 • 2:48pm EDT