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Why you need to flip the script and rewrite your health story | Ruby Saharan | TEDxAl Qurum
TEDx Talksยท 2025-09-16 15:09
[Music] [Applause] As a young girl, I watched my mother struggle to control her health. Blood pressure that would leave her feverish at times. Diabetes that would leave her with dizzy spells.Clining cholesterol. headsplitting migraines. She was prescribed pill after pill, but sadly none of them worked.She passed away at 47. That's 2 years older than I am right now. As an adult, I watched my father struggle with his health.Sois that would itch through the night. Arthritis that would make it difficult to walk ...
Herbalife(HLF) - 2025 FY - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-09-02 21:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has seen a stabilization in global net sales growth, with five out of the last seven quarters showing constant currency net sales growth [57] - North America experienced a significant turnaround, with July marking the first year-over-year volume growth since April 2021 [56][58] - The adjusted EBITDA margin improved from 11.3% in 2023 to 12.7% in the previous year, with expectations to exceed this in the current year [90] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The nutrition club model remains strong, with approximately 10,000 clubs in the U.S. and 4 million consumers participating in around 50 million transactions [64] - The company is focusing on converting nutrition club visitors into long-term customers who purchase products for home use [66] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company operates in 95 markets, with India being the largest market where Herbalife is perceived as a premium brand [26] - The U.S. market is showing signs of recovery, with a focus on leveraging the existing distributor network to drive sales [58][66] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to transition into a digital-first health and wellness platform, similar to models like Airbnb and Uber, to better connect with customers and distributors [20][21] - Recent acquisitions, including ProveIt and Link BioSciences, are intended to enhance the company's digital capabilities and personalized nutrition offerings [36][38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views the rise of GLP-1 medications as an opportunity to support customers in their weight loss journeys, regardless of their chosen path [70][71] - The company has a robust forecasting process and tight control over expenses, which has led to consistent guidance achievement [84][85] Other Important Information - The company is in the process of launching a health and wellness app that is expected to generate revenue and enhance customer engagement [48][49] - The app will facilitate incremental product sales and subscription revenue opportunities, although significant impacts are anticipated in 2026 rather than 2025 [55] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company managing guidance and revenue predictions? - The company has exceeded EBITDA guidance for six or seven consecutive quarters and maintains a robust forecasting process [84][85] Question: What is the company's stance on GLP-1 medications? - Management considers GLP-1 medications a friend, aiming to support customers regardless of their weight loss choices [70][71] Question: How does the company plan to leverage its distributor network? - The company is focused on converting nutrition club visitors into long-term customers and enhancing distributor engagement through new tools and technology [66][68]
Herbalife(HLF) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-06 22:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales for Q2 2025 were $1.3 billion, down 1.7% compared to 2024, but flat on a constant currency basis [7][24] - Adjusted EBITDA was $174 million, exceeding guidance, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.8%, down 30 basis points year over year due to unfavorable currency impacts [24][27] - The company paid down $55 million in debt during the quarter, maintaining a total leverage ratio of slightly under three times as of June 30 [27][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Product innovation included the launch of Multi Burn, a non-pharmaceutical weight loss supplement, and the introduction of a healthy lifespan product [6][19] - Distributor growth initiatives led to strong engagement, with nearly 38,000 attendees at training events globally [9][10] - New distributor growth was flat year over year, but four out of five regions saw increases, with Latin America leading at 16% growth [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In North America, net sales were down 4%, primarily due to a 6% decline in year-over-year volumes, but July marked the first month of year-over-year volume growth since April 2021 [33][8] - Latin America reported a strong performance with constant currency net sales up 9%, despite reported net sales being down 1% [31] - EMEA net sales were flat on a reported basis, while Asia Pacific saw a 2% decline in reported net sales [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to transform into a data-driven wellness platform, integrating technology and personalized solutions to meet evolving consumer needs [4][5] - The acquisition of Link Biosciences is expected to enhance personalized supplement formulations, providing a competitive advantage [21] - The company is focused on expanding its product offerings and enhancing distributor engagement through digital tools and AI [17][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's transformation and noted signs of accelerating momentum in sales [5][8] - The outlook for Q3 includes projected net sales growth of 0.5% to 4.5% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be between $150 million and $160 million [38][39] - The company has raised and narrowed its full-year net sales guidance range to down 1% to up 3% year over year [39][40] Other Important Information - The company is integrating the Protocol app, which aims to enhance distributor-customer connections and provide personalized health insights [11][12] - The launch of the Protocol app is expected to create new monetization opportunities and attract a new customer segment [48][63] - The company plans to expand the Protocol platform globally, with regulatory assessments underway for key markets [68] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the monetization strategies for the Protocol app? - Management indicated that the app will serve as a tool for distributors to enhance customer engagement and will have options for both product and app subscriptions [48][63] Question: How does the company view pricing in relation to competitors? - The company plans to take pricing in line with market conditions and has not seen significant pressure from competitors [56][58] Question: What are the plans for high-cost debt management? - The company is considering refinancing options for high-cost debt as market conditions improve [69]
Herbalife (HLF) Conference Transcript
2025-06-04 14:30
Herbalife (HLF) Conference Summary - June 04, 2025 Company Overview - Herbalife is a global health and wellness company and the largest publicly traded direct seller in the world with approximately $5 billion in net revenue [8] - The company operates in over 90 countries and has more than 2 million distributors globally [9] - Herbalife is recognized as the number one protein shake, weight management brand, and active lifestyle nutrition brand in the world [9] Key Business Model Insights - Herbalife's nutrition clubs, which originated in Mexico, have expanded globally with around 65,000 locations, surpassing the number of Subway and Starbucks outlets [12] - Nutrition clubs allow consumers to purchase individual servings of Herbalife products, fostering frequent interactions between distributors and customers, which enhances community engagement [16][18] - Approximately 40% of sales in the U.S. come from these nutrition clubs, with two-thirds of U.S. sales attributed to club owners who also sell take-home products [19] Regulatory and Business Model Changes - Following a 2016 settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Herbalife changed its commission structure to only pay distributors after products are sold to end users, enhancing data collection capabilities [24][26] - The settlement led to the introduction of preferred customers, allowing distributors to register customers who buy directly from Herbalife, which was not previously possible [28] Pandemic Impact and Recovery - During the pandemic, Herbalife saw an increase in distributor sign-ups and club operations as their products were classified as essential [30] - Post-pandemic, the company faced challenges as many new distributors left after COVID-19 restrictions eased, leading to a need to rebuild the distributor base [32][33] - By late 2023, Herbalife began to stabilize and grow its distributor base again, with consistent growth observed in 2024 [33] Leadership and Strategic Direction - The return of former CEO and the appointment of a top distributor as CEO has brought stability and strategic focus to the company [35][40] - The new leadership is focused on leveraging the distributor base to introduce innovative product ideas and enhance growth [43] Recent Acquisitions and Innovations - Herbalife announced acquisitions aimed at enhancing its product offerings, including a health and wellness app (Protocol) and a personalized nutrition company (Link Bioscience) [42][44] - The acquisitions are intended to provide personalized nutrition solutions based on consumer data, which is expected to be a significant growth area [46][48] Financial Performance and Capital Allocation - Herbalife generates substantial cash flow and has a negative working capital position, allowing for strategic capital allocation [56] - The company has focused on paying down debt, achieving a leverage ratio of 2.97, with plans to reduce it further [58] - Over $6 billion in stock has been repurchased since the CFO's return, with a focus on returning value to shareholders [57] Market Outlook and Investment Thesis - The stock is considered undervalued, with opportunities for margin improvement, sales growth, and increased enterprise value [66] - The company is positioned to leverage unique consumer data and enhance its direct selling model through technology and community engagement [66] Conclusion - Herbalife's strategic initiatives, including the expansion of nutrition clubs, regulatory adaptations, and recent acquisitions, position the company for future growth and recovery in the direct selling market [66]