Herbalife Ltd. Announces Third-Quarter Net Sales of $529.5 Million and Record Net Income of $48.3 Million

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) today reported third quarter net sales of $529.5 million, an increase of 11.1 percent compared to the same period of 2006. This record performance was largely attributable to double-digit growth in several of the company's top countries, including the U.S. up 20.4 percent, Taiwan up 23.6 percent and China up 89.3 percent, versus the third quarter of 2006. The company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. Johnson, said, "We are pleased to report our 15th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth and another record quarter for net income. Our strong performance reflects the strength of our independent distributor organization, their confidence in the company, and the foundation we've built with our products, business opportunity, brand and image."

During the third quarter 2007, total supervisors increased 16.6 percent to 418,735 and new supervisors of 52,982 increased 4.7 percent versus the third quarter of 2006. The company's President's Team membership increased 11.3 percent to 1,066 members.

Financial Performance

For the quarter ended September 30, 2007, the company reported net income of $48.3 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, compared to $26.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2006. Excluding the impact of refinancing charges and other items(1) in third quarter of 2006, adjusted diluted net income per share was $0.51, resulting in a $0.16 improvement in third quarter 2007. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to double-digit net sales growth, expansion in operating profit margins, and a reduction in interest expense during the period(1).

During the third quarter, the company invested $9.2 million in capital expenditures, primarily related to enhancements to its management information systems and additional infrastructure investments to improve distributor service levels.

On August 23, 2007, the company's Board of Directors approved an increase of $150 million to its previously authorized share repurchase program of $300 million raising the total value of company common shares authorized to be repurchased to $450 million. During the third quarter, the company repurchased 1.7 million shares of its common stock through open market transactions at an average price of $39.23 for an aggregate cost of $65.1 million. The company used excess cash along with debt to fund the repurchase. Since this share repurchase program was authorized in April 2007, the company has repurchased 5.2 million shares at an aggregate cost of $203.9 million.

For year to date September 30, 2007, the company reported net sales of $1,567.7 million an increase of 12.1 percent compared to $1,398.2 million in the comparable period in 2006. For the year to date September 30, 2007, the company reported net income of $137.6 million, or $1.87 per diluted share, compared to $101.5 million, or $1.37 per diluted share in the comparable period for 2006. Excluding the impact of favorable tax settlements in international markets in 2006 and 2007, recapitalization expenses and tax benefits on refinancing transactions in 2006, as well as 2007 expenses related to the company's realignment for growth initiative(1), year to date September 30, 2007 net income increased 29.4 percent to $141.6 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, compared to $1.47 per diluted share in the comparable period in 2006.

(1) See Schedule A - "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for more detail

Third Quarter 2007 Business Highlights

The company experienced record-breaking attendance at its distributor extravaganza events around the world. Over 10,000 distributors attended the North America regional event in Dallas, Texas. Over 17,000 distributors attended the EMEA regional event in Cologne, Germany. Over 15,000 distributors attended the South East Asia and North Asia regions combined Asia Pacific Extravaganza in Singapore. Over 17,000 distributors attended our Mexico and Central America regional event in Mexico City. These events are important to allow distributors a venue to train and network, and for the company to introduce new products and recognize distributor success.

The company continued its support of distributor business methods by sharing best practices globally. "We continue to encourage sharing of distributor best practices as we focus our company resources on supporting the distributors' daily methods of operations," said Greg Probert, the company's president and chief operating officer.

Regional Performance

Europe, Middle East and Africa region, the company's largest region, reported net sales of $133.8 million in the third quarter, an increase of 5.0 percent versus the same period of 2006. However, excluding the benefit of currency fluctuations, net sales decreased 2.4 percent. The EMEA region realized net sales growth in several of its top markets, including Spain which was up 35.4 percent; France up 27.2 percent; Russia up 17.7 percent; and Italy up 15.8 percent, in each case compared to the third quarter of 2006. These net sales gains were partially offset by declines in other core markets including Germany down 13.3 percent, and the Netherlands down 18.9 percent versus the comparable period of 2006. Total supervisors in the region, as of September 30, 2007, decreased 6.0 percent versus the same period in 2006. Formula 1 single-serve sachets were introduced at the EMEA July extravaganza to support distributor sampling efforts.

The North America region reported net sales of $110.8 million in the third quarter, up 20.3 percent versus the same period of 2006, driven by U.S. sales up 20.4 percent versus third quarter 2006. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales increased 19.9 percent. Total supervisors in the region, as of September 30, 2007, increased 18.8 percent versus the same period in 2006.

The Mexico and Central America region reported net sales of $92.9 million in the third quarter, down 9.8 percent versus the same period of 2006, led by Mexico, which was down 12.8 percent. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales for the region decreased 9.8 percent. Total supervisors in the region, as of September 30, 2007, increased 26.6 percent as compared to the same period in 2006.

The South America/Southeast Asia region reported net sales of $76.2 million in the third quarter, up 47.7 percent versus the same period of 2006. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales increased 41.6 percent. The growth in the region was primarily attributable to double and triple digit growth in the region's top markets - Venezuela up 379.4 percent; Singapore up 45.7 percent; Bolivia up 44.1 percent; Colombia up 42.7 percent; and Argentina up 21.3 percent, coupled with growth in Peru, which opened in December 2006. Total supervisors in the region, as of September 30, 2007, increased 43.4 percent versus the same period in 2006.

The Greater China region reported net sales of $51.7 million in the third quarter, up 42.8 percent versus the same period of 2006. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales increased 40.3 percent. The increase is attributable to sales growth in China, up 89.3 percent, and Taiwan, up 23.6 percent, as sales in Hong Kong were essentially flat. Total supervisors in the region, as of September 30, 2007, increased 50.7 percent versus the same period in 2006. Herbalife currently operates 90 stores/service centers in 28 provinces in China.

The North Asia region reported net sales of $34.5 million in the third quarter, up 3.6 percent versus the same period of 2006. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales increased 3.2 percent. The increase came from both South Korea and Japan, up 6.6 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively. Total supervisors in the region, as of September 30, 2007, increased 1.3 percent versus the same period in 2006.

The Brazil region reported net sales of $29.6 million in the third quarter, a decline of 9.8 percent versus the same period of 2006. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales decreased 20.3 percent. Total supervisors, as of September 30, 2007, decreased 4.8 percent versus the same period in 2006.

    Fourth Quarter 2007 and Full Year 2008 Guidance

    Fourth Quarter 2007

Based on its current business trends, the company is raising its full year 2007 diluted earnings per share guidance to be in a range of $2.62 to $2.64. The company is providing guidance for the fourth quarter of 2007 in the range of $0.72 to $0.74 for diluted earnings per share. Additionally, fourth quarter investment in capital expenditures are expected in the range of $16 million - $18 million.

Full Year 2008

Based upon current business trends coupled with the anticipated impact from investment initiatives, the company anticipates revenue growth to be in the range of 7 percent to 10 percent and earnings per share guidance to be in a range of $3.17 to $3.23. Additionally, the company anticipates that its capital spending will be in the range of $85 million - $95 million as the company implements Oracle ERP worldwide during 2008.

Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Herbalife's third quarter earnings conference call will be conducted on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET). The dial-in number for this conference call for domestic callers is (866) 219-5268. 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 1109438. The webcast of the teleconference will be archived and available on Herbalife's Web site.

About Herbalife Ltd.

Herbalife Ltd. (www.herbalife.com) 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 65 countries through a network of more than 1.7 million independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation (http://www.herbalifefamily.org/) and its Casa Herbalife program to bring good nutrition to children. Please visit Herbalife Investor Relations at http://ir.herbalife.com 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;

    --  risk of 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;

    --  risk of 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 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 and similar tax regulations;

    --  taxation relating to our distributors;

    --  product liability claims; and

    --  there can be no assurance that we will purchase any of our
        shares in the open market or otherwise.

    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:
                            Herbalife Ltd.
                  Consolidated Statements of Income
                             (Unaudited)
                (In thousands, except per share data)


                               Quarter Ended       Nine Months Ended
                           --------------------- ---------------------
                            9/30/2006  9/30/2007  9/30/2006  9/30/2007
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

North America              $   92,252 $  110,807 $  266,662 $  329,263
Mexico & Cen Am               102,959     92,933    280,982    286,667
Brazil                         32,843     29,635     99,447     95,193
SAMSEA                         51,541     76,218    142,495    190,993
EMEA                          127,428    133,788    414,075    423,024
Greater China                  36,172     51,705     92,489    139,447
North Asia                     33,179     34,457    101,999    103,155
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
   Worldwide net sales        476,374    529,543  1,398,149  1,567,742
Cost of Sales                  97,159    105,886    281,165    324,531
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
     Gross Profit             379,215    423,657  1,116,984  1,243,211
Royalty Overrides             168,658    186,497    501,307    555,266
SGA                           146,070    158,864    421,995    460,449
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
     Operating Income          64,487     78,296    193,682    227,496
Interest Expense - net         25,869      2,740     36,839      7,218
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income before income taxes     38,618     75,556    156,843    220,278
Income Taxes                   12,151     27,226     55,354     82,660
                           ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net Income                 $   26,467 $   48,330 $  101,489 $  137,618
                           ========== ========== ========== ==========

Basic Shares                   71,179     68,513     70,593     70,282
Diluted Shares                 74,257     71,657     74,173     73,543

Basic EPS                  $     0.37 $     0.71 $     1.44 $     1.96
                           ========== ========== ========== ==========
Diluted EPS                $     0.36 $     0.67 $     1.37 $     1.87
                           ========== ========== ========== ==========
                            Herbalife Ltd.
                     Consolidated Balance Sheets
                             (Unaudited)
                            (In thousands)

                                            December 31, September 30,
                                                2006          2007
                                            ------------ -------------
ASSETS
Current Assets:
   Cash & cash equivalents                   $  154,323    $  160,845
   Inventory, net                               146,036       126,547
   Other current assets                         155,348       187,866
                                            ------------ -------------
      Total Current Assets                      455,707       475,258

Property and equipment, net                     105,266       114,078
Other Assets                                     30,931        33,999
Goodwill                                        113,221       111,392
Intangible assets, net                          311,808       310,060

                                            ------------ -------------
      Total Assets                           $1,016,933    $1,044,787
                                            ============ =============


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
   Accounts payable                          $   39,990    $   32,267
   Royalty Overrides                            116,896       122,882
   Accrued expenses                             149,575       187,575
   Current portion of long term debt              5,599         3,831
   Other current liabilities                     11,432         9,086
                                            ------------ -------------
      Total Current Liabilities                 323,492       355,641

Long-term debt, net of current portion          179,839       229,543
Other long-term liabilities                     159,712       164,402
                                            ------------ -------------
      Total Liabilities                         663,043       749,586


Shareholders' equity:
   Common shares                                    143           136
   Additional paid in capital                   132,755       157,725
   Accumulated other comprehensive loss            (782)         (367)
   Retained earnings                            221,774       137,707

                                            ------------ -------------
      Total Shareholders' Equity                353,890       295,201

                                            ------------ -------------
      Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
       Equity                                $1,016,933    $1,044,787
                                            ============ =============
                            Herbalife Ltd
                     Total Supervisors by Region
                             (Unaudited)

Region                                   9/30/2006   9/30/2007   % chg
----------------------------------------------------------------------

EMEA                                        87,762      82,506     -6%
North America                               66,640      79,150     19%
Mexico and Central America                  66,097      83,711     27%
SAM/SEA                                     50,723      72,726     43%
Brazil                                      38,857      37,003     -5%
Greater China                               28,176      42,463     51%
North Asia                                  20,913      21,176      1%
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Worldwide                                  359,168     418,735     17%
======================================================================
                            Herbalife Ltd
                       Volume Points by Region
                             (Unaudited)

                     Three Months Ended          Nine Months Ended
Region            9/30/2006 9/30/2007 % chg  9/30/2006 9/30/2007 % chg
----------------------------------------------------------------------

EMEA                129,730   125,237   -3%    426,704   402,133   -6%
North America       145,843   173,197   19%    409,731   510,684   25%
Mexico and
 Central America    170,224   149,048  -12%    467,454   458,867   -2%
SAM/SEA              73,934    99,075   34%    191,527   257,655   35%
Brazil               40,959    33,456  -18%    126,264   111,099  -12%
Greater China        40,329    56,317   40%    105,859   154,924   46%
North Asia           29,576    30,678    4%     89,468    93,366    4%
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Worldwide           630,596   667,008    6%  1,817,008 1,988,728    9%
======================================================================


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    SCHEDULE A: RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    (Unaudited)

    3Q 2006 vs. 3Q 2007

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:

                                                 Three Months Ending
                                                ----------------------
                                                 9/30/2006   9/30/2007
                                                 ---------   ---------

Net income, as reported                         $   26,467  $   48,330

  Tax benefits on refinancing transactions          (2,680)
  Recapitalization expenses associated with July
   2006 debt restructuring                          14,274

                                                ----------------------
Net income, as adjusted                         $   38,061  $   48,330
                                                ======================

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:

                                                 Three Months Ending
                                                ----------------------
                                                 9/30/2006   9/30/2007
                                                 ---------   ---------

Diluted earnings per share, as reported         $     0.36  $     0.67

  Tax benefits on refinancing transactions           (0.04)
  Recapitalization expenses associated with July
   2006 debt restructuring                            0.19

                                                ----------------------
Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted         $     0.51  $     0.67
                                                ======================
Note: Amounts may not total due to rounding.
     SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------------------------------

     SCHEDULE A: RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
     (Unaudited)

     YTD 2006 vs. YTD 2007

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:

                                                         YTD
                                               -----------------------
                                                9/30/2006   9/30/2007
                                                ---------   ---------

Net income, as reported                        $  101,489  $  137,618

  Tax benefit resulting from an international
   income tax audit settlement                     (3,693)       (609)
  Tax benefits on refinancing transactions         (2,680)
  Recapitalization expenses associated with
   July 2006 debt restructuring                    14,274
  Expenses associated with the Realignment for
   Growth initiative                                              989
  Increase in tax reserves                                      3,565

                                               ----------- -----------
Net income, as adjusted                        $  109,390  $  141,563
                                               =========== ===========

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:

                                                         YTD
                                               -----------------------
                                                9/30/2006   9/30/2007
                                                ---------   ---------

Diluted earnings per share, as reported        $     1.37  $     1.87

  Tax benefit resulting from an international
   income tax audit settlement                      (0.05)      (0.01)
  Tax benefits on refinancing transactions          (0.04)
  Recapitalization expenses associated with
   July 2006 debt restructuring                      0.19
  Expenses associated with the Realignment for
   Growth initiative                                             0.01
  Increase in tax reserves                                       0.05

                                               ----------- -----------
Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted        $     1.47  $     1.92
                                               =========== ===========
Note: Amounts may not total due to rounding.
     SCHEDULE B: FINANCIAL GUIDANCE

2007 Guidance
----------------------------------------------------------------------

For the Three Months ending December 31, 2007 and Twelve Months Ending
 December 31, 2007

                             Three Months Ending  Twelve Months Ending
                              December 31, 2007    December 31, 2007
                             -------------------  --------------------
                              Low          High    Low           High
                             ------       ------  ------        ------

Net sales growth vs. 2006      9.0%        11.0%    9.0%         11.0%
Effective tax rate (1)        39.5%        40.0%   37.0%         37.5%
EPS (1) (2)                  $0.72        $0.74   $2.62         $2.64
Cap Ex ($ mm's)              $16.0        $18.0   $43.0         $45.0

(1) Excludes the increase in tax reserves which was reported in the
     first quarter 2007 financial results and tax benefit resulting
     from an international income tax audit settlements in 2007 and
     excludes the impact of expenses expected to be incurred in 2007
     relating to the company's realignment for growth initiative.

(2) Additionally, includes any potential accretion/dilution related to
     the company's $450MM share repurchase program.
2008 Guidance
----------------------------------------------------------------------

For the Twelve Months Ending December 31, 2008

                                                  Twelve Months Ending
                                                   December 31, 2008
                                                  --------------------
                                                   Low           High
                                                  ------        ------

Net sales growth vs. 2007                           7.0%         10.0%
EPS(3)                                            $3.17         $3.23
Cap Ex ($ mm's)                                   $85.0         $95.0

(3) Excludes expenses expected to be incurred in 2008 relating to the
     company's realignment initiative. Also includes any potential
     accretion/dilution related to the company's $450MM share
     repurchase program.

Source: Herbalife Ltd.