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Mannatech Hires Direct Sales, Leadership Expert Bo Short to Lead Associates

Short to elevate company’s social entrepreneurship efforts

COPPELL, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 15, 2013-- Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), the leading innovator and provider of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology® solutions, announced today the appointment of direct selling legend Bo Short as President of Business and Field Development, North America. Short’s experience in direct selling has spanned 23 years, 21 countries and five companies where he has climbed to the highest rank of leadership in the distributor organization with each engagement. He is also a best-selling author of both Living to Win and The Foundation of Leadership.

“As we continue to execute our strategy to restore growth, we are putting key resources in place across the company, beginning with the people who make our company what it is – our independent sales associates,” said Dr. Robert Sinnott, CEO and Chief Science Officer for Mannatech. “Bo Short’s decades of unparalleled success in the direct sales industry speak volumes for his ability to develop business building programs that train and mentor independent business people, unlocking their full potential.”

Mannatech, known largely for its pioneering discoveries and research in the area of glyconutrients, boasts the first social entrepreneurship program in the direct sales industry, called Give for Real.’ This commitment to provide nutritional supplementation to at-risk children internationally is largely responsible for attracting Bo Short to this new post at Mannatech.

“I’ve been blessed personally, professionally and financially in this industry, but I knew there was something more to accomplish. When presented with the opportunity to affect change on a global scale through Give for Real, I knew this was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” said Short. “Many enter this industry to accomplish personal goals but they also want to be a part of doing something significant; something that will live on after they are gone. Mannatech, as a social entrepreneur company, is positioned to address a global crisis while rewarding those people who champion our cause.”

Individuals interested in Mannatech’s products, or exploring its business opportunity, can learn more at Mannatech.com.

About Mannatech

Mannatech, Incorporated, develops high-quality health, weight and fitness, and skin care products that are based on the solid foundation of nutritional science and development standards. Mannatech is dedicated to its platform of Social Entrepreneurship based on the foundation of promoting, aiding and optimizing nutrition where it is needed most around the world. Mannatech’s proprietary products are available through independent sales Associates around the globe including the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Estonia, Finland, the Republic of Ireland, Czech Republic, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Namibia and Hong Kong. For more information, visit Mannatech.com.

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 “believe,” “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.

Source: Mannatech, Incorporated

Mannatech, Incorporated
Brett Duncan, 972-471-7367
bduncan@mannatech.com