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3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
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Organization

1. Organization

Herbalife Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempt limited liability company, or Herbalife, was incorporated on April 4, 2002. Herbalife Ltd. (and together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is a global nutrition company that sells weight management products, nutritional supplements, energy, sports & fitness products and personal care products. As of March 31, 2014, the Company sold its products to and through a network of 3.9 million independent members, or Members, which included 0.2 million in China. In China, the Company sells its products through retail stores, sales representatives, sales officers and independent service providers. The Company reports revenue in six geographic regions: North America; Mexico; South and Central America; EMEA, which consists of Europe, the Middle East and Africa; Asia Pacific (excluding China); and China.