CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Reliv International,
Inc. (Nasdaq: RELV), an international manufacturer and network marketer of
nutritional supplements and other food technology products, announced today
that it surpassed a sales milestone this month -- when it recorded a
cumulative total of $1 billion in sales at suggested retail since the
company's inception in 1988.
"The billion-dollar mark is a notable achievement," said Robert L.
Montgomery, President and Chief Executive Officer at Reliv. "It proves that
Reliv has the staying power to keep growing after nearly 17 years in business
-- and that alone sets us apart from many competitors in the network marketing
industry."
"More importantly," Mr. Montgomery said, "a billion dollars in retail
sales represents substantial progress toward the company's mission of
'Nourishing Our World.' It means that over the company's history, our
products have provided a year's worth of basic nutrition to nearly 1.4 million
people across the globe."
Mr. Montgomery noted that Reliv reported net sales of $57.5 million for
the first six months of 2005, a performance that puts the company on track
toward its first-ever $100 million revenue year. "Our continued growth is a
tribute both to Reliv's outstanding line of advanced nutrition products, and
to the energy and enthusiasm of our global network of independent
distributors," he said.
Reliv International, Inc., based in suburban St. Louis (USA), manufactures
and distributes several lines of food products, including nutritional and
fiber supplements, diet management products, functional foods, sports drink
mixes and premium skin care products. Reliv International's common stock
trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the symbol RELV. Additional
information about Reliv International, Inc. can be obtained on the Web at
http://www.reliv.com .
NOTE: Any statement released by Reliv International, Inc. that is forward
looking is made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Editors and investors are cautioned
that forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties that may affect
the Company's business prospect and performance. This includes economic,
competitive, governmental, technological and other factors discussed in the
Company's filings with the SEC on forms 10-K and 10-Q.
SOURCE Reliv International, Inc.
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CONTACT:
R. Scott Montgomery, Senior Vice President,
Worldwide Operations, +1-636-733-1306, or Fred A. Nielson,
Investor Relations, +1-636-733-1314, both of Reliv International,
Inc.; or Al Palombo, Investor Relations of Cameron Associates,
+1-212-554-5488
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