Herbalife Announces Name Change To 'Herbalife Nutrition Ltd'

(RTTNews) - Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) announced its name change to "Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.", as approved by shareholders at its annual general meeting of shareholders. The evolution of the Company's name reflects the investments Herbalife Nutrition has made to become a leader in the nutrition industry, and its commitment to making the world healthier and happier.

Common shares of Herbalife Nutrition, which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, will begin trading under the new name on April 25, 2018; the ticker symbol will remain "HLF".

In addition to the name change, shareholders also voted to approve a previously announced two-for-one stock split. The record date for the stock split is May 7, 2018 and the stock split distribution date is May 14, 2018.

The company now has more than 300 staff scientists and five state-of-the-art innovation and manufacturing facilities. Its Nutrition Advisory Board, Dietetic Advisory Board, and Fitness Advisory Board are comprised of leading experts in the fields of nutrition, health, and fitness.