Mannatech's New CEO Launches North American Tour with Sales Associates in Denver

Business Wire,  July 16, 2008  

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More Than 160 Independent Sales Associates Attend Denver Event to Discuss Business-Building Goals and Growth Objectives

COPPELL, Texas -- Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), a leading developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, has launched a North American "Whistle-Stop Tour" in 10 cities where new President and CEO Wayne Badovinus will visit with thousands of independent sales Associates listening to their input while discussing key business-building strategies, the power of the field and corporate working together, and accelerating change for the better.

"The fuel to drive our growth is energy, enthusiasm, dedication, integrity, action - and most of all - passion. We know it all starts with our valuable team of independent Associates," said Badovinus, Mannatech's president and CEO. "We all have the opportunity to turn weakness from the past into strengths for the future. Mannatech is a new company - we are moving forward and not looking back."

Badovinus continued, "Given the current state of the economy, many Americans are looking for a business opportunity that will improve their quality of life. Mannatech offers a powerful combination of a business opportunity based on industry-leading, proprietary wellness products and solutions."

The tour is making 10 stops through the end of October. Badovinus' visit to Denver included a two-day session with approximately 160 Mannatech Associates and prospects in attendance. This weekend Badovinus will visit Lubbock, Texas, with future stops including Medford, Oregon; Branson, Missouri; Seattle; Chicago; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Omaha, Nebraska; and two stops in Canada.

About Mannatech

Mannatech, Incorporated, is a global wellness solutions provider of innovative, high quality, proprietary nutritional supplements, topical and skin care products, and weight management products sold through independent associates and members located in the United States and the international markets of Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Denmark, Germany, and South Africa.

Please Note: This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases or terminology such as "intend" or other similar words or the negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Mannatech's objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements. Mannatech believes this release should be read in conjunction with all of its filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions its readers that these forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Some of these factors include, among others, Mannatech's inability to attract and retain associates and members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory changes, and its planned growth into new international markets. Although Mannatech believes that the expectations, statements, and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cautions readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in this release, as well as those set forth in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.

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