LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP -- representing shareholders of Mannatech, Inc. -- announces 28 days remaining to move to be a lead plaintiff in the shareholder lawsuit. All persons and institutions who purchased securities of Mannatech, Inc. ("Mannatech" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:MTEX) between August 10, 2004 and May 8, 2005, inclusive (the "Class Period"), may move the Court not later than October 17, 2005, to serve as lead plaintiff; however, you must meet certain legal requirements.
If you wish to receive a copy of the Complaint, or have any questions concerning your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Michael Goldberg, Esquire, of Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, 1801 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 311, Los Angeles, California 90067, by telephone at (310) 201-9150, Toll Free at (888) 773-9224, or e-mail to info@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com.
The Complaint charges Mannatech and Samuel L. Caster with violations of federal securities laws. Plaintiff claims defendants issued false or misleading statements concerning the Company's business and operations, which caused Mannatech's stock price to become artificially inflated, inflicting damages on investors. Mannatech operates in the field of "glyconutrients" and designs and develops proprietary nutritional supplements, topical products and weight management products, sold primarily by purportedly independent sales associates and members through a network-marketing system -- commonly known as "multilevel marketing." The Complaint alleges Mannatech failed to adequately supervise and/or monitor the conduct of its associates, including those who maintain websites that prominently display misleading testimonials and/or falsely suggest that Mannatech products are effective in the treatment and prevention of certain specific diseases. The Complaint alleges that, unbeknownst to public investors, the true facts which defendants knew and/or recklessly disregarded and failed to disclose to the investing public during the Class Period, included: (i) that the Company's internal controls were inadequate, and failed in several key aspects, resulting in inadequate monitoring and supervision of the Company's associates; (ii) as a consequence of defendants' failure to supervise, Mannatech associates made false and unfounded claims concerning the efficacy of the Company's products; and (iii) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements with respect to Mannatech's operations, performance and prospects were lacking in any reasonable basis when made.
On May 9, 2005, an article published in Barron's revealed the misleading nature of claims made on certain Mannatech associates' websites. This news shocked the market, causing the price of Mannatech shares to plummet more than 26 percent in one day, thereby damaging investors. The next day, May 10, 2005, Mannatech shares fell an additional 19 percent as a result of this news.
Plaintiff seeks to recover damages on behalf of Class members and is represented by Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, a law firm with significant experience in prosecuting shareholder lawsuits, and substantial expertise in actions involving corporate fraud.
If you are a member of the Class described above, you may move the Court, not later than October 17, 2005, to serve as lead plaintiff; however, you must meet certain legal requirements. If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this Notice or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Michael Goldberg, Esquire, of Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, 1801 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 311, Los Angeles, California 90067, by telephone at (310) 201-9150 or Toll Free at (888) 773-9224 or by e-mail to info@glancylaw.com.
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