Herbalife Nutrition Announces Closing of $600 Million Senior Notes at Rate of 4.875%

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Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. announced the closing of a $600 million offering of senior notes due 2029 with a fixed interest rate of 4.875%. The net proceeds will be used to redeem outstanding 7.250% senior notes due 2026 and for general corporate purposes, potentially including share repurchases. The redemption is expected to complete on May 21, 2021. The notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company and its subsidiaries. The offering is conducted in compliance with U.S. securities laws.

Positive

• Closing of $600 million offering enhances liquidity.
• Fixed interest rate of 4.875% is lower than the previous 7.250%, reducing interest expenses.

Negative

• Dependence on redeeming existing higher-interest debt increases financial risk.
• Not all Notes registered under the Securities Act, limiting marketability.

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (the “Company”), a global nutrition company, today announced the closing of the previously announced offering by HLF Financing SaRL, LLC and Herbalife International, Inc., each a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, of $600 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2029 (the “Notes”).

The Notes have a fixed annual interest rate of 4.875%, which will be paid semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on December 1, 2021. The Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company and the Company’s existing and future subsidiaries that is a guarantor of the obligations of any domestic borrower under the Company’s senior secured credit facility.

The Company will use the net proceeds from the offering to redeem all outstanding 7.250% senior notes due 2026, for general corporate purposes, which may include share repurchases and other capital investment projects, and to pay related fees and expenses. The Company expects the redemption to be completed on May 21, 2021.

This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes, nor shall there be any sale of the Notes in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offer, if at all, will be made only pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes have not been and are not expected to be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

About Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.

Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF) is a global company that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a proven business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers high-quality, science-backed products, sold in over 90 countries by entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through the Company’s global campaign to eradicate hunger, Herbalife Nutrition is also committed to bringing nutrition and education to communities around the world.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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, many of which are beyond our control. Additionally, many of these risks and uncertainties are, and may continue to be, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in or implied by our forward-looking statements include the following:

• the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on us; our Members, customers, and supply chain; and the world economy;
• our ability to attract and retain Members;
• our relationship with, and our ability to influence the actions of, our Members;
• our noncompliance with, or improper action by our employees or Members in violation of, applicable U.S. and foreign laws, rules, and regulations;
• adverse publicity associated with our Company or the direct-selling industry, including our ability to comfort the marketplace and regulators regarding our compliance with applicable laws;
• changing consumer preferences and demands;
• the competitive nature of our business and industry;
• legal and regulatory matters, including regulatory actions concerning, or legal challenges to, our products or network marketing program and product liability claims;
• the Consent Order entered into with the FTC, the effects thereof and any failure to comply therewith;
• risks associated with operating internationally and in China;
• our dependence on increased penetration of existing markets;
• any material disruption to our business caused by natural disasters, other catastrophic events, acts of war or terrorism, cybersecurity incidents, pandemics and/or other acts by third parties;
• noncompliance by us or our Members with any privacy laws, rules, or regulations or any security breach involving the misappropriation, loss, or other unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information;
• contractual limitations on our ability to expand or change our direct-selling business model;
• our reliance on our information technology infrastructure and manufacturing facilities and those of our outside manufacturers;
• the sufficiency of our trademarks and other intellectual property;
• product concentration;
• our reliance upon, or the loss or departure of any member of, our senior management team;
• restrictions imposed by covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness;
• risks related to our convertible notes;
• changes in, and uncertainties relating to, the application of transfer pricing, customs duties, value added taxes, and other tax laws, treaties, and regulations, or their interpretation;
• our incorporation under the laws of the Cayman Islands; and
• share price volatility related to, among other things, speculative trading and certain traders shorting our common shares.

We do not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Herbalife's $600 million senior notes offering?

Herbalife will use the proceeds to redeem existing 7.250% senior notes due 2026 and for general corporate purposes.

What is the interest rate on Herbalife's new senior notes?

The new senior notes have a fixed annual interest rate of 4.875%.

When is the redemption of the old senior notes expected to occur?

The redemption of the 7.250% senior notes due 2026 is expected to be completed on May 21, 2021.

What are the implications of Herbalife's notes not being registered under the Securities Act?

The Notes may not be offered or sold in the U.S. without registration or an applicable exemption, limiting their accessibility.

How does the fixed interest rate of 4.875% impact Herbalife's finances?

The lower fixed interest rate compared to the previous rate should reduce the company's overall interest expenses.