Media Contact:
  Investor Contact:
 
   
Barbara Henderson
SVP, Worldwide Corp. Comm.
(310) 410-9600 ext. 32736
  Rich Goudis
Chief Financial Officer
(310) 410-9600 ext. 32222

HERBALIFE LTD. ANNOUNCES RECORD FIRST-QUARTER REVENUE OF $508.1 MILLION

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2007 — Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) today reported first-quarter net sales of $508.1 million, an increase of 11.5 percent compared to the same period of 2006. This record performance was largely attributable to continued growth in several of the company’s largest markets, including its two largest markets the U.S. and Mexico, which reported net sales growth of 22.5 percent and 12.6 percent, respectively, versus the first quarter of 2006. The company’s chief executive officer, Michael O. Johnson, said, “We are pleased to report our 13th consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year revenue growth and another record quarter for revenue and earnings. This performance was driven by the strength of our independent distributors, the success of their daily methods of operation, our products and our employees.”

During the first quarter 2007, a record 44,226 distributors qualified as new supervisors, an increase of 6.3 percent versus the first quarter of 2006. Total supervisors of 313,962 increased 21.1 percent versus first quarter 2006 and the company’s President’s Team increased 14.1 percent to 1,003 members. Additionally, based on its January 2007 re-qualification results, the company retained 42.5 percent of its distributor supervisors, an increase of 100 basis points from 2006.

Financial Performance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2007, the company reported net income of $41.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, compared to $38.7 million, or $0.53 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2006. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to strong net sales growth and a lower effective tax rate during the period, partially offset by $1.0 million in after-tax, employee-related costs incurred during the quarter relating to the company’s realignment for growth initiative and a $3.6 million increase in tax reserves. Excluding the impact of these realignment costs and other items1, first quarter 2007 net income increased 30.7 percent to $45.7 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to $0.48 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2006.

The company invested $9.1 million in capital expenditures during the first quarter, primarily related to enhancements to its management information systems and additional infrastructure investments to improve distributor service levels. Additionally, the company pre-paid $29.5 million of its senior credit facility during the quarter.

First Quarter 2007 Business Highlights

Consistent with its distributor strategy, the company continued to support the development and training of its distributors during the first quarter, by hosting over 55,000 distributors globally at more than 40 major local and regional events. Highlights include the worldwide President’s Summit in the U.S.; regional Extravaganzas in Colombia and northeast Brazil; a Supervisor Spectacular and Leadership meeting in Japan and Korea; a Greater China Spectacular in Hong Kong along with a three-city doctor tour and a three-city CEO tour in China. Additionally, the company opened El Salvador as its 64th country in February.

The company also continued to support distributor business methods by expanding its distribution reach in key markets, enhancing product packaging and expanding the global distribution of its leading products. “We continue to focus our company resources on increasing product availability in Mexico while we strengthen our product line and services to better support our distributors’ daily methods of operations,” said Greg Probert, the company’s president and chief operating officer.

In March, the company received notification from China’s Ministry of Commerce that it had received a direct-selling license that permits the company to conduct a direct-selling business in Suzhou and Nanjing in the Jiangsu province. Over six million people live in Suzhou, the fifth largest Chinese city based upon GDP and approximately eight million people live in Nanjing, which is the second largest commercial center in East China after Shanghai.

Additionally, the company announced a five-year, multimillion dollar expansion of its agreement with AEG making Herbalife the presenting sponsor of the Los Angeles Galaxy. The agreement gives Herbalife on-jersey exposure for its brand beginning with the 2007 season.

Regional Performance

EMEA reported net sales of $143.2 million in the first quarter, up 1.2 percent versus the same period of 2006. However, excluding currency fluctuations, net sales decreased 5.5 percent. The performance was primarily attributable to growth in several of the region’s top markets, including Portugal, up 37.3 percent, Spain, up 18.1 percent, France, up 8.4 percent, and Italy, up 6.9 percent, in each case compared to the first quarter of 2006. These gains were partially offset by declines in other core markets including Germany and the Netherlands, which were down 21.1 percent and 19.5 percent, respectively, versus the comparable period of 2006. Total supervisors in the region, as of March 31, 2007, decreased 3.0 percent versus the same period in 2006.

North America reported net sales of $104.5 million in the first quarter, up 20.0 percent versus the same period of 2006. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales increased 20.2 percent. Total supervisors in the region, as of March 31, 2007, increased 18.7 percent versus the same period in 2006.

Mexico and Central America reported net sales of $95.9 million in the first quarter, up 14.2 percent versus the same period of 2006. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales increased 18.6 percent. Total supervisors in the region, as of March 31, 2007, increased 57.2 percent as compared to the same period in 2006.

SAM/SEA reported net sales of $55.8 million in the first quarter, up 28.3 percent versus the same period of 2006. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales increased 23.6 percent. The growth in the region was primarily attributable a 52.4 percent increase in Thailand and a 94.1% increase in Colombia compared to the first quarter of 2006 coupled with the recent opening of Peru. Total supervisors in the region, as of March 31, 2007, increased 48.9 percent versus the same period in 2006.

Greater China reported net sales of $40.7 million in the first quarter, up 42.3 percent versus the same period of 2006. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales increased 42.7 percent. The increase was primarily attributable to incremental sales in China up 173.4 percent, and 28.5 percent growth in Taiwan. Total supervisors in the region, as of March 31, 2007, increased 33.1 percent versus the same period in 2006.

Brazil reported net sales of $33.3 million in the first quarter, down 6.2 percent versus the same period of 2006. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales decreased 10.0 percent. Total supervisors, as of March 31, 2007, increased 3.5 percent versus the same period in 2006.

North Asia reported net sales of $34.7 million in the first quarter, down 2.5 percent versus the same period of 2006. Excluding currency fluctuations, net sales decreased 3.0 percent. The performance reflects a 12.8 percent decline in Japan, mostly offset by a 14.6 percent increase in South Korea. Total supervisors in the region, as of March 31, 2007, decreased 1.3 percent versus the same period in 2006.

Second Quarter and Full Year 2007 Guidance

Based on its current business trends, the company is reaffirming second quarter 2007 diluted earnings per share guidance provided on April 25, 2007 in the range of $0.58 to $0.62. Additionally, for the full year 2007, the company is reaffirming its diluted earnings per share estimates in the range of $2.49 to $2.56 as announced on April 25, 2007. The company’s second quarter and full year 2007 diluted earnings per share estimates exclude severance expenses associated with the company’s realignment for growth initiative, any potential accretion/dilution related to the company’s $300 million share repurchase program, and the increase in tax reserves, which was reported in the first quarter 2007 financial results.

First Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Herbalife’s first quarter earnings conference call will be conducted on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 8 a.m. PST (11 a.m. EST). The conference call numbers are (866) 244-4519 for domestic calls and (703) 639-1171 for calls made from outside the United States. Additionally, the conference call will be webcasted. The link to the webcast is on 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) 219-1444 (domestic callers) and (703) 925-2474 (international callers) and entering access code 1069063. The webcast of the teleconference will be archived and available on Herbalife’s Web site.

About Herbalife Ltd.

Herbalife (http://www.herbalife.com) 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 64 countries through a network of more than 1.5 million independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation (http://www.herbalifefamilyfoundation.org) and its Casa Herbalife program to bring good nutrition to children. Please visit Investor Relations (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.

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1See Schedule A – “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more detail.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

Herbalife Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)

                         
 
                       
 
                       
    Quarter Ended
       
     
       
 
    3/31/2006       3/31/2007          
 
                       
 
                       
EMEA
  $ 141,466     $ 143,198          
Mexico & Central America
    84,040       95,876          
North America
    87,049       104,571          
SAMSEA
    43,474       55,766          
Brazil
    35,576       33,295          
Greater China
    28,570       40,681          
North Asia
    35,613       34,712          
 
                       
Worldwide net sales
    455,788       508,099          
Cost of Sales
    91,366       107,283          
 
                       
Gross Profit
    364,422       400,816          
Royalty Overrides
    165,298       180,260          
SGA
    135,044       149,428          
 
                       
Operating Income
    64,080       71,128          
Interest Expense — net
    6,015       2,204          
 
                       
Income before income taxes
    58,065       68,924          
Income Taxes
    19,369       27,744          
Net Income
    38,696       41,180          
 
                       
 
                       
Basic Shares
    69,947       71,722          
Diluted Shares
    73,451       74,943          
 
                       
Basic EPS
  $ 0.55     $ 0.57          
 
                       
Diluted EPS
  $ 0.53     $ 0.55          
 
                       

Herbalife Ltd.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)

                         
 
  Dec 31, 2006
  March 31, 2007
       
ASSETS
                       
Current Assets:
                       
Cash & cash equivalents
  $ 154,323     $ 162,207          
Inventory, net
    146,036       130,114          
Other current assets
    155,348       154,430          
 
                       
Total Current Assets
    455,707       446,751          
 
                       
Property and equipment, net
    105,266       106,182          
Other Assets
    30,931       31,138          
Goodwill
    113,221       112,964          
Intangible assets, net
    311,808       311,033          
 
                       
Total Assets
  $ 1,016,933     $ 1,008,068          
 
                       
 
                       
 
                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
Current Liabilities:
                       
Accounts payable
    39,990       26,557          
Royalty Overrides
    116,896       103,899          
Accrued expenses
    149,575       134,403          
Current portion of long term debt
    5,599       4,290          
Other current liabilities
    11,432       27,406          
 
                       
Total Current Liabilities
    323,492       296,555          
 
                       
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    179,839       149,892          
Other long-term liabilities
    159,712       161,252          
 
                       
Total Liabilities
    663,043       607,699          
 
                       
 
                       
Shareholders’ equity:
                       
Common shares
    143       144          
Additional paid in capital
    132,755       138,533          
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (782 )     (1,262 )        
Retained earnings
    221,774       262,954          
 
                       
 
                       
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    353,890       400,369          
 
                       
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 1,016,933     $ 1,008,068          
 
                       

Herbalife Ltd.
Total Supervisors by Region

                         
Region
    3/31/2006       3/31/2007     % Chg
 
                       
EMEA
    69,537       67,417       -3 %
Mexico and Central America
    41,737       65,630       57 %
North America
    48,673       57,753       19 %
SAM/SEA
    33,376       49,690       49 %
Brazil
    28,981       29,997       4 %
Greater China
    20,406       27,157       33 %
North Asia
    16,526       16,318       -1 %
Worldwide
    259,236       313,962       21 %
 
                       

Herbalife Ltd.
Volume Points by Region
(in millions)

                         
    Three Months Ended
       
     
Region
    3/31/2006       3/31/2007     % Chg
 
                       
Mexico and Central
    136.4       154.7       13 %
America
                       
North America
    130.7       162.3       24 %
EMEA
    148.9       140.4       -6 %
SAM/SEA
    56.7       75.5       33 %
Brazil
    44.7       40.3       -10 %
Greater China
    31.9       44.7       40 %
North Asia
    30.7       32.8       7 %
Worldwide
    580.0       650.7       12 %
 
                       

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCHEDULE A: RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

                                 
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 Ended
             
 
        3/31/2006               3/31/2007  
 
                               
 
                           
Net income, as reported
  $ 38,696             $ 41,180  
Tax benefit resulting from an international
                       
income tax audit settlement
    (3,693 )             -  
Expenses associated with the realignment
                       
for growth initiative
    -               989  
Increase in tax reserves
                            3,565  
 
                               
Net income, as adjusted
  $ 35,003             $ 45,734  
 
                       
 
                           
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 Ended
             
 
        3/31/2006               3/31/2007  
 
                               
 
                           
Diluted earnings per share, as reported
  $ 0.53             $ 0.55  
Tax benefit resulting from an international
                       
income tax audit settlement
    (0.05 )             -  
Expenses associated with the realignment
                       
for growth initiative
    -               0.01  
Increase in tax reserves
                            0.05  
 
                               
Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted
  $ 0.48             $ 0.61  
 
                       
Note: Amounts may not total due to rounding.
                               

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SCHEDULE B: FINANCIAL GUIDANCE

2007 Guidance

For the Three Months ending June 30, 2007 and Twelve Months Ending December 31, 2007

                                 
    Three Months Ending   Twelve Months Ending
    June 30, 2007   December 31, 2007
    Low   High   Low   High
Net sales growth vs. 2006
    7.0 %     10.0 %     7.0 %     10.0 %
 
                               
Effective tax rate (1)
    35.0 %     36.0 %     35.0 %     36.0 %
 
                               
EPS (2)
  $ 0.58     $ 0.62     $ 2.49     $ 2.56  
 
                               
Cap Ex ($ mm’s)
  $ 10.0     $ 12.0     $ 40.0     $ 45.0  
 
                               
(1) Excludes the increase in tax reserves which was reported in
                       
 
                               
the first quarter 2007 financial results.
 
 
 
 
 
                               
(2) Excludes the impact of expenses expected to be
                       
 
                               
incurred in 2007 relating to the company’s
 
 
 
 
 
                               
realignment for growth initiative and the increase in tax reserves, which
                       
 
                               
was reported in the first quarter 2007 financial results. Also excludes
                       
 
                               
any potential accretion/dilution related to the company’s $300MM share
                       
 
                               
repurchase program
 
 
 
 
 
                               

2