Mannatech Hosts Australasian Convention

Approximately 1,100 in attendance from Australia and New Zealand

    COPPELL, Texas, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mannatech,
 Incorporated ( MTEX), a leading developer and provider of dietary
 supplements and skin care solutions, hosted its annual Australasian
 Convention at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia, October 19 - 21, 2007,
 with approximately 1,100 independent sales Associates and Members from
 Australia and New Zealand in attendance.
     "We enjoyed introducing the Australasian market to several new Team
 Mannatech athletes," said Terry Persinger, Mannatech's President and CEO.
 "These athletes represent healthy lifestyles and good nutrition, which is
 what our company is all about."
     Team Mannatech is a group of world-class athletes who have chosen to
 achieve and maintain optimal health through the utilization of cutting-edge
 training techniques and proper nutrition. This diverse group of celebrated
 sports figures and athletes serve as role models for today's wellness
 generation. Two-time world champion long board surfer, Beau Young and Vice
 Captain of Australia's Matildas soccer team, Jo Peters, were among the new
 Team Mannatech members introduced at the event.
     The convention celebrated Mannatech's top business builders with an
 awards ceremony and the announcement of this year's Global Incentive.
     Mannatech's new senior vice president of global development, Al Bala,
 was also in attendance. "I was very encouraged by the strong resolve of
 Australia and New Zealand's leadership and their incredible commitment to
 the future growth of the entire Asia-Pacific region," said Al.
     Mannatech opened its doors to Australia in 1998 and to New Zealand in
 2002. Today, Mannatech's products are sold in 10 countries, including the
 United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, the Republic of
 Korea, Taiwan and Denmark.
     About Mannatech
     Mannatech, Incorporated is a global wellness solutions provider of
 innovative, high-quality, proprietary nutritional supplements, topical and
 skin care products, and weight management 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, and Germany.
     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.
     Contact Information:
     Gary Spinell, Vice President
     Investor Relations
     972-471-6512
     ir@mannatech.com
     Corporate website: http://www.mannatech.com
 
 

SOURCE Mannatech, Incorporated