AYSO and Herbalife Announce Breakthrough Sponsor Agreement

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Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:52pm EST

LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--The American Youth Soccer Organization and Herbalife Ltd.
(NYSE:HLF), a global nutrition and direct selling company, announced a
first-ever four-year agreement that makes Herbalife the Official
Nutrition Advisor and Official Health and Wellness Provider of the
country's leading youth soccer organization.

   Similar to Herbalife's agreement with the Los Angeles Galaxy Major
League Soccer club, the AYSO sponsorship gives Herbalife the rights to
display its name and logo on the front of AYSO jerseys, a first for
the non-profit national organization. The agreement also includes
Herbalife's presence on the AYSO Web site, signage at games, an
on-site presence at national and sectional events, and a nutrition
column in Play Soccer, AYSO's online publication.

   "With child obesity on the rise, it is imperative to educate
children and their parents about proper nutrition and how to have a
healthy, active lifestyle," said Herbalife Chairman and CEO Michael O.
Johnson. "Herbalife is on a mission for nutrition, while AYSO provides
children, adolescents and teens an outlet to be active."

   "It's a natural fit as our two organizations are engaged in
improving the health of today's youth," said AYSO National President
Mike Wade. The AYSO National Board of Directors unanimously approved
the agreement. "We're excited about our partnership with Herbalife and
the role we'll play together to reach out to kids and help educate
them and their parents about the importance of healthy choices."

   The AYSO was started in Los Angeles in 1964 with nine teams.
Today, the organization has more than 80,000 teams, in 1100 regions
serving approximately one million kids located across the U.S. Its
activities are based upon its five philosophies: Everyone Plays,
Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, and Good
Sportsmanship.

   According to the United States Department of Health & Human
Services, "Childhood obesity has nearly tripled for adolescents in the
past two decades The U.S. government agency points to lack of physical
activity, unhealthy eating patterns or a combination of the two as the
leading factors in the rise of these frightening statistics.

   In July 2006, Herbalife announced the launch of the Herbalife
Kids(TM) line of nutrition products that includes shakes and
multivitamins with protein, fiber, and 100 percent of key nutrients
kids need daily.

   About Herbalife

   Herbalife (NYSE:HLF) 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 65 countries through a network of 1.7 million independent
distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and
its Casa Herbalife program to bring good nutrition to children. Please
visit Investor Relations for additional financial information.

AYSO
Lynn Berling-Manuel
AYSO Marketing
310-727-5420
Lynn@ayso.org
or
Herbalife
George Fischer
Sr. Director, Corp. Comm
310-410-9600 x32649
georgef@herbalife.com

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