LOS ANGELES -- (Business Wire)

Global nutrition company, Herbalife (NYSE: HLF), today announced that Michael O. Johnson, Herbalife's chairman and CEO, has engaged in a net exercise transaction involving 290,000 stock appreciation rights that were due to expire in May 2017. Because of his complete confidence in the continued and future success of the company, Mr. Johnson has decided that he will hold all the shares issued on exercise of these awards, which will be the total amount, net of those necessary to cover the exercise price and any taxes related to the transaction.

About Herbalife

Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people's lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Herbalife Independent Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife Member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life.

We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.

The company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net sales of approximately $4.5 billion in 2016. To learn more, visit Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.

The company also encourages investors to visit its investor relations website at http://ir.herbalife.com as financial and other information is updated and new information is posted.

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Contacts:

Herbalife Ltd.
Jen Butler, 213-745-0420
VP, Media Relations
jenb@herbalife.com
or
Investor Contact:
Alan Quan, 213-745-0541
VP, Investor Relations
alanqu@herbalife.com

Source: Herbalife Ltd.