Celebration at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Kiev on July 6th,
2013
COPPELL, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 1, 2013--
Mannatech,
Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX),
the leading innovator and provider of nutritional supplements based on Real
Food Technology® solutions, announced today
the official opening event of its Ukraine launch, to be held at the
Fairmont Grand Hotel Kiev in the Ballroom from 14:00 to 18:00 on
Saturday, July 6th. The opening will bring Mannatech’s total
global presence to 24 countries.
Special guests from Mannatech in attendance will include Sam Caster,
Founder of Mannatech; Roy Truett, President of International and Chief
Operating Officer; Bo Alex, a leading Mannatech Associate in Europe;
Olena Sergeeva, General Manager of Ukraine; and Colin Morgan-Jones,
Mannatech’s European Managing Director.
“This opening event is going to be a celebration of all the hard work
we’ve put into launching in Ukraine, and all the lives we’re committed
to improving moving forward,” said Dr. Robert Sinnott, CEO and Chief
Science Officer of Mannatech. “We have high expectations for our Ukraine
business, based both on the impressive industry-wide growth the market
has experienced in the past few years, and an early excitement we’ve
witnessed from residents eager to receive Mannatech’s products and share
our mission of linking five million consumers with five million children
in need.”
According to the Ukrainian Association of Direct Sales (UDSA), 2013
first quarter retail sales via the direct selling model totaled 1,158
billion USD, up 2.54% from the previous year (2012) with 1,217,000
reported independent distributors, up 3.95% from the previous year.
According to the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations
(WFDSA), as of 2012, more than 1.2 million people participate in direct
sales.
Roy Truett, President of International and Chief Operating Officer,
added, “Global expansion in key markets has been a foundational strategy
for Mannatech this year. We successfully opened in Hong Kong in April of
this year, and now our Ukraine opening continues this strategic
momentum. Taking into account some of the unprecedented results we’re
seeing simultaneously in many of our current markets, especially Korea,
Canada and South Africa, we’re very encouraged by these positive global
trends.”
“Expansion into Ukraine is a major milestone in our global strategic
business plan,” said Colin Morgan-Jones, Mannatech’s European Managing
Director. “The launch event is intended to bring together the brightest
Ukrainian minds in social entrepreneurship and attract strategic
visionaries who have a passion and belief in Mannatech’s mission in
connecting five million consumers with five million malnourished
children whilst being generously compensated for their efforts. Through
our dedicated Field Leadership & local Ukrainian Corporate Team, we
intend to make Ukraine a better place by sharing the Gift of Mannatech
to the population.”
Mannatech will launch with nine of their core products: Advanced
Ambrotose® (75 g), Advanced Ambrotose (150 g), Advanced
Ambrotose capsules, Ambrotose AO®, PLUS™, PhytoMatrix®,
Omega-3 with Vitamin D3, MannaBears™ and NutriVerus™ powder.
All Associates and their prospects/guests from around the world are
welcome and encouraged to attend this launch event. In order to attend,
please register by sending an email to ukrcustserv@mannatech.com,
with a subject line of “Register on July 6th.” Additionally, please
include your name, account number, and the names of any of your guests
in the body of the email. Registrations will be confirmed by return
email. Please note: Space is limited, so register early for this
‘not to be missed’ event.
Individuals interested in Mannatech’s products or exploring its business
opportunity are encouraged to 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, Namibia, 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, Hong Kong and Ukraine.
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 “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
North America
Mannatech, Incorporated
Brett
Duncan, 972-471-7367
bduncan@mannatech.com