Interview Opportunities Available
EVENT:
On Thursday, December 17, executives and guests of Herbalife Ltd. will visit the New York Stock Exchange to commemorate the company’s 5th anniversary of trading on the Exchange. Herbalife began trading on the NYSE on December 16, 2004 under the ticker symbol “HLF”.
In honor of the occasion, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. Johnson will ring the NYSE Closing Bell.
Interviews: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. Johnson will be available for media interviews from 3:00-3:40 p.m. ET.
Company Background:
Herbalife was founded by entrepreneur Mark Hughes in California in 1980. Hughes died in 2000. In July 2002, the company was acquired by an investor group led by Whitney & Co LLC and Golden Gate Capital, Inc. In April 2003, Michael O. Johnson joined the company as CEO after 17 years with the Walt Disney Corporation, most recently as president of Disney International. He’s brought to Herbalife a demonstrated track record of success as a leader and manager, including significant achievements in business building, global operations, sales leadership, marketing and product innovation.
In December, 2004, the company conducted a public offering and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HLF.”
• Under the CEO’s direction, the company has doubled – from 2003 net sales of $1.1 billion to over $2.4 billion in 2008.
• Through the combined utilization of dividends and share repurchase the company has returned over $667 million to shareholders.
(Source: Herbalife Ltd.)
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE : HLF)
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) 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 72 countries through a network of approximately 1.9 million independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. Herbalife’s Web site contains a significant amount of information about Herbalife, including financial and other information for investors at http://ir.herbalife.com. The company encourages investors to visit its Web site from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted.
When/Where:
Thursday, December 17, 2009
NYSE – Security Checkpoint at Exchange & Broad Streets
3:30 p.m. Media arrives for bell ringing
4:00 p.m. The Closing Bell rings
CONTACT:
Media interested in covering the bell ringing MUST contact Annmarie Gioia at 212.656.5437 or agioia@nyx.com.
PHOTO/VIDEO:
Photos available via Associated Press/New York (212.621.1902), Reuters America (646.223.6285) and Bloomberg Photo (212.617.3420). The Opening BellSM (starting at 9:25a.m.) and The Closing Bell® (starting at 3:55 p.m.) feeds are available via Ascent loop #4009. Those seeking footage via The Switch please contact NYSE Broadcast at 212.656.5483.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO MEDIA ENTERING THE NYSE:
The use of wireless equipment/gear/microphones is not permitted inside the NYSE due to interference with NYSE broadcasting frequencies. When necessary, wired mics should be utilized.
WEBCAST:
A live webcast of The Opening Bell (beginning at 9:29 a.m.) and of The Closing Bell (beginning at 3:59 p.m.) will be available on the homepage of nyse.com.
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