Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, net sales reached $1.3 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 6.3% [6][18] - For the full year, net sales increased nearly 1% to just over $5 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA of $658 million and a margin of 13.1% [8][18] - The total leverage ratio improved to 2.8x, down from 3.9x at the end of 2023, indicating stronger financial health [5][33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America experienced a 19% increase in new distributors in Q4, marking its second consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [9] - Latin America achieved its seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth, with reported net sales up 18% [26] - The Asia Pacific region saw a 5% increase in reported net sales, driven by approximately 9% volume growth [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - India delivered its highest quarterly net sales in Q4, with a 15% year-over-year increase, attributed to a reduction in the goods and services tax [19][27] - North America sales declined by less than 1% year-over-year, consistent with prior expectations [27] - China reported a 4% decline in net sales year-over-year, primarily due to an 11% decrease in volume [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to be the world's premier health and wellness platform, focusing on innovation and digital engagement [5][11] - Plans include launching personalized nutritional supplements and enhancing the distributor experience through digital tools [12][15] - The partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to elevate brand visibility and expand market reach [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strategy and ability to execute, highlighting a strong foundation for future growth [17][38] - The company anticipates net sales growth in all regions except China for 2026, with a focus on leveraging the GST benefits in India [43][46] - Adjusted EBITDA guidance for Q1 2026 is set between $155 million to $175 million, with full-year expectations of $670 million to $710 million [35] Other Important Information - The company has repaid $283 million of debt in 2025, contributing to a stronger balance sheet [8][33] - A presentation change was made to better align distributor-related compensation reporting, with no impact on prior period results [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on sales for different geographic segments in 2026 - Management expects net sales growth in every region except China, which is anticipated to improve in 2027 [42][43] Question: Expectations for Pro2col sales contribution - Minimal top-line contribution is built into guidance, with more upside potential as the program is in beta phase [44][45] Question: Growth in energy, sports, and fitness product categories - This category has historically outpaced overall performance, with successful launches contributing to growth [51] Question: Expansion of nutrition club infrastructure - The Breakfast Budget Clubs model is gaining traction in the UK and is being introduced in other markets [53][54] Question: Distributor retention rates and training programs - Improved retention is attributed to various support programs, enhancing distributor education and strategy [55][56] Question: Contribution of new products to sales growth - Successful product launches, including MultiBurn and HL Skin, have significantly contributed to sales [61] Question: Plans for distributor events in 2026 - The company plans to increase the number of events, with costs expected to rise slightly more than sales [62][64] Question: Strategy for evolving product offerings and customer base - The company aims to attract a more sophisticated customer base while deepening engagement with existing customers [71][73] Question: Impact of GST changes in India on sales - The reduced GST is expected to provide a tailwind until it laps in late September 2026 [77][78] Question: Relationship between distributor growth and member growth - Both distributor and preferred member growth are important, with adjustments made to focus on preferred customers [83][86]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, net sales reached $1.3 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 6.3% and marking the second consecutive quarter of growth [5][17] - For the full year, net sales increased nearly 1% to just over $5 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA of $658 million and a margin of 13.1%, indicating expansion for the second consecutive year [6][35] - The total leverage ratio improved to 2.8x from 3.9x at the end of 2023, highlighting a stronger financial foundation [4][31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America experienced a 19% increase in new distributors year-over-year, while Latin America achieved its seventh consecutive quarter of growth [7][8] - The energy, sports, and fitness product category was the fastest-growing segment in 2025, driven by successful product launches [51][62] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - India reported its highest quarterly net sales in Q4, with a 15% increase year-over-year, attributed to a reduction in the goods and services tax rate [18][26] - Latin America saw reported net sales growth of 18%, with local currency results up 11%, driven by favorable pricing and volume growth [25][26] - In Asia Pacific, reported net sales increased by 5% year-over-year, with a 9% volume growth [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to be the world's premier health and wellness platform, focusing on innovation and digital engagement to enhance distributor success [4][10] - Plans for 2026 include launching new products and modernizing the digital ecosystem to improve customer engagement and personalization [10][11] - The partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo, who acquired a 10% equity stake in Pro2col Software, is expected to elevate brand visibility and expand market reach [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strategy and ability to execute, anticipating net sales growth in all regions except China for 2026 [40][41] - The reduction in GST in India is expected to provide a tailwind for sales until late 2026, despite some margin pressures from increased costs [46][79] - The company is committed to reducing gross debt to $1.4 billion by the end of 2028 while continuing to explore small acquisitions to enhance its core business [31][92] Other Important Information - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $156 million, exceeding guidance, while the adjusted net income for the quarter was $48 million [19][20] - The company has implemented a strategic phased beta rollout of its health and wellness operating system, Pro2col, to enhance distributor engagement [12][13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide guidance on sales for different geographic segments in 2026? - Management expects net sales growth in every region except China, which is anticipated to be a 2027 event [40] Question: What are the expectations for sales contribution from Pro2col? - Very little top-line contribution is built into the current guidance, with more upside than risk anticipated from the Pro2col program [41][42] Question: How did the energy, sports, and fitness category perform in 2025? - This category has consistently outpaced overall company performance, with successful product launches contributing to growth [51] Question: What is the strategy for expanding the nutrition club infrastructure? - The company is conducting training in various regions, including Europe, to expand the nutrition club model [53][54] Question: What factors contributed to improved Sales Leaders retention rates in 2025? - Various training programs and support initiatives have contributed to the retention of Sales Leaders [56][57] Question: How does the company plan to approach product-customer fit with evolving offerings? - The company aims to attract a more sophisticated customer base while deepening engagement with existing customers [70][73]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Herbalife reported Q3 net sales of $1.3 billion, up 2.7% year-over-year, marking the first quarter of net sales growth since Q1 2024 [5][20] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was $163 million, exceeding guidance, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.8%, down 60 basis points year-over-year [22][24] - The total leverage ratio was reduced to 2.8 times, outperforming the three-times commitment, with strong operating cash flows of $139 million, up 40% from Q3 2024 [24][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America achieved its first quarterly growth since Q2 2021, with net sales up 1% year-over-year, driven by favorable pricing on flat volumes [27][21] - Latin America reported a solid quarter with net sales up 11% year-over-year, primarily due to favorable pricing impacts and improved sales mix [25] - EMEA net sales increased 4% on a reported basis, while Asia-Pacific remained relatively flat, indicating mixed performance across regions [26][28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America saw a significant sequential improvement in year-over-year net sales trend by approximately 480 basis points [27] - China experienced a decline in net sales by 5% year-over-year, primarily due to a 12% decline in volumes [28] - India reported a 4% increase in net sales on a reported basis, driven by favorable pricing and a 5% increase in volume [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Herbalife aims to be the world's premier health and wellness company, focusing on personalized nutrition and leveraging technology to enhance distributor engagement [4][9] - The company is introducing Protocol, a next-generation digital personalized health operating system, to deepen engagement and drive growth [6][8] - Linked Bioscience acquisition will enable Herbalife to deliver precision-made supplements tailored to individual needs, enhancing its competitive edge [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's transformation, highlighting strong cash flow, reduced leverage, and targeted investments in innovation [17][35] - The company anticipates continued growth in net sales and adjusted EBITDA for Q4, with guidance reflecting currency volatility [31][33] - Management emphasized the importance of personalized nutrition and the role of distributors in driving business success [60][61] Other Important Information - Herbalife launched new products, including HL Skin and Baseline, showcasing its ability to innovate and respond to global health trends [15][17] - The company opened a new state-of-the-art R&D facility in Torrance, California, to enhance product development capabilities [12][14] - Engagement metrics from the Protocol beta group indicate strong distributor participation and enthusiasm for new technology [7][39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capital allocation and debt reduction strategy - Management clarified that the focus remains on reducing debt while exploring opportunities for internal investments [36][37] Question: Costs associated with new product introductions - Management indicated that there would be no significant increase in SG&A costs related to distributor education on new products [38] Question: Early responses from the Protocol beta group - Feedback from the beta group has been positive, with high engagement levels and valuable insights for product development [39][40] Question: New distributor growth and productivity - The growth in new distributors is attributed to excitement about future products and ongoing engagement initiatives [42] Question: AI development for skincare products - The AI tool for skincare was developed in partnership and has shown impressive engagement metrics since launch [44] Question: Volume growth drivers and product mix - There is a slight shift towards healthy active lifestyle products, with a renewed focus on weight loss due to the launch of MultiBurn [45][47] Question: Expansion of the Mastermind program in India - The program has received positive feedback and is seen as essential for sustaining growth in the region [48][49] Question: Subscription revenue opportunities - Management believes subscription revenue will play a significant role in the future, with ongoing developments in this area [57][58]