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Mannatech Hosts Korean National Convention

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  Published in Health and Fitness on Thursday, December 11th 2008 at 9:44 GMT by Market Wire
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COPPELL, Texas--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), a leading developer and provider of proprietary dietary supplements, weight management products and skin care solutions, recently held its annual Korean National Convention in Seoul, Korea, with more than 2,000 independent sales Associates and business-builders in attendance.

Attendees were welcomed to the "Enriching Quality of Life" themed event by Ji-Weon Jung, general manager of Mannatech Korea and [ Al Bala ], senior vice president of global business development at Mannatech. Dr. Steve Nugent, Mannatech's executive director of complementary health and education, provided information on the launch of the company's highly anticipated new fat-loss product [ OsoLean ]™ whey protein supplement. Ray Robbins, co-founder of Mannatech and Platinum Presidential Associate, was also on hand to provide business building tips.

"We are excited by the great turnout at this event, which indicates momentum building among our Korean Associates," said Bala. "This renewed energy is ideal for repositioning the company, our products and business opportunity within the growing wellness industry."

Awards for New Business Development, Outstanding Business Builders and Business Builder of the Year were presented during a recognition ceremony. The event also featured members of Mannatech Korea's newly formed [ Team Mannatech ]^SM program, with 15 athletes representing an array of sports.

About the Team Mannatech Program

The Team Mannatech program is represented by a group of world-class athletes who serve as role models for today's wellness generation. These celebrated sports figures and athletes have chosen to achieve and maintain optimal health through the utilization of cutting-edge training techniques and proper nutrition. For more information on the Team Mannatech program as well as bios on the athletes, please visit [ www.teammannatech.com ] or [ www.teammannatechelite.com ].

About Mannatech

Mannatech, Incorporated, is a global wellness solutions provider of innovative, high-quality, proprietary dietary supplements, skin care products, and weight and fitness products sold through independent Associates and Members located in the United States and the international markets of Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Denmark, Germany, South Africa, and Singapore. For more information please visit [ www.mannatech.com ] or [ www.allaboutmannatech.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.