Appointments, Financial Results, Recognitions, and New Products and Solutions - Research Report on Herbalife, Mattress Firm, Harman, LeapFrog, and Avery Dennison

NEW YORK, September 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF), Mattress Firm Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: MFRM), Harman International Industries Inc. (NYSE: HAR), LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: LF), and Avery Dennison Corp. (NYSE: AVY). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Herbalife Ltd. Research Report

On September 5, 2013, Herbalife Ltd. (Herbalife) announced that it has appointed former Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa to serve as a Senior Adviser to Chairman and CEO of the Company, Michael O. Johnson, as well as to its Board of Directors. Herbalife stated that in his new role, Villaraigosa will provide counsel on strategic business development and global community outreach. Commenting on the appointment, Johnson stated, "Antonio knows our company well. He understands our nutrition products as well as the way our business model works and the value it can bring to communities. His years of experience leading a major U.S. city give Antonio a unique understanding of the opportunities Herbalife can bring to people across the globe. His knowledge and perspective will be a valuable addition to our team." The Full Research Report on Herbalife Ltd. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/HLF]

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Mattress Firm Holding Corp. Research Report

On September 6, 2013, Mattress Firm Holding Corp. (Mattress Firm) reported its financial results for Q2 FY 2013 (period ended July 30, 2013). The Company's net sales grew 15.5% to $302.5 million during the quarter. The Company's net income was $14.1 million or $0.41 per diluted share, in Q2 FY 2013, compared to net income of $10.1 million or $0.30 per diluted share, in Q2 FY 2012. Steve Stagner, Mattress Firm's President and CEO, said, "We saw revenues increase by 15% over the prior year to $303 million, which evidences that our growth is outpacing the mattress industry, which has experienced mid-single digit growth during the comparable period. The former Mattress Giant stores continue to generate strong sales growth that is driving operating margin expansion, while sales at our legacy stores in those acquisition markets have also improved year over year, further validating the strength of our relative market share strategy. We expect that the second half of the year will benefit from a return to higher industry-level advertising media spend relative to recent quarters that we anticipate will drive improvement in customer traffic and sales trends in our business." The Full Research Report on Mattress Firm Holding Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/MFRM]

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Harman International Industries Inc. Research Report

On September 5, 2013, Harman International Industries Inc. (Harman) announced the launch of JBL Spark, a wireless stereo speaker system. According to the Company, the new product puts its unique megaphone shape to good use, with two high-performance JBL drivers and a tuned bass port, resulting in a high-end sound with a rich bass response in a versatile shape that one can take anywhere. The Company informed that the new wireless stereo speaker system that features a frequency response of 76Hz to 20kHz and wireless Bluetooth that streams music from your smartphone or tablet, is available for $129. The Full Research Report on Harman International Industries Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/HAR]

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LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. Research Report

On August 29, 2013, LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. (LeapFrog) announced that six of its products have received recognition from The National Parenting Center's Fall Seal of Approval. According to the Company, it's LeapPad Ultra, LeapReader, Disney Pixar Monsters University learning game for LeapPad kids' tablets and LeapsterGs, Read With Me Scout, Learn to Write with Mr. Pencil Stylus and Writing App, and Learn to Write Letters with Mr. Pencil Workbook for LeapReader, were recognized as leading educational entertainment. David Katzner, President of the National Parenting Center, said, "LeapFrog's products once again impressed our parent and child testers for providing world-class educational entertainment that kids are excited to play with and parents know are helping their child build important school skills. LeapFrog has always been an industry innovator and these six products were commended for offering age-appropriate play experiences filled with educational fun and that are built into popular designs." According to LeapFrog, its products have so far received more than 80 Seals of Approval from the National Parenting Center. The Full Research Report on LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/LF]

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Avery Dennison Corp. Research Report

On August 29, 2013, Avery Dennison Corp. (Avery Dennison) introduced the new Select Solutions Security Portfolio, which helps companies to counter product tampering and counterfeiting while protecting consumers and the long-term integrity of their brands. Further, Avery Dennison stated that the Select Solutions Security portfolio features customizable ultraviolet and infrared options, enhanced thermal transfer graphic solutions, and chemical-resistant coating for liquid products. Michael Welch, Product Manager, Durables at Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials - North America, said, "Our Security materials use elements such as two-dimensional holograms and in-label watermarks and threads, to help brand owners create clear marks that can assure consumers - or, if absent or broken alert them of tampering or counterfeiting." The Full Research Report on Avery Dennison Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/AVY]

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