To: kendall harmon who wrote (56885 ) 2/19/1999 10:04:00 AM From: Logistics Respond to of 119973
NBTY news just out:::: riday February 19, 9:42 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: NBTY, Inc. Nature's Bounty Sports Nutrition Products Now at Wal-Mart BOHEMIA, N.Y., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- NBTY (Nasdaq: NBTY - news), a leader in the dietary supplement industry, announced that its sports nutrition products marketed under the Nature's Bounty, Body Fortress brand will be available in March at Wal-Mart stores across the country. These products will complement strong sales of other Nature's Bounty products already present in Wal-Mart stores and is the first full-line program introduction by Nature's Bounty into Wal-Mart. ''NBTY's association with Wal-Mart will undoubtedly make a strong contribution toward our future growth,'' says Scott Rudolph, Chairman, CEO and President of NBTY, Inc. ''We are committed to having a long-standing alliance with Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world.'' This release contains statements relating to future performance of the Company (including certain expansion projections and business trends) that are ''forward looking statements'' as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, changes in political and economic conditions, demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products, as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. NBTY, Inc., headquartered in Bohemia, NY, is one of America's leading vitamin, mineral and nutritional supplement manufacturers marketing its products under the Nature's Bounty brand. The company is committed to educating consumers on the importance of nutritional supplements as an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. SOURCE: NBTY, Inc. More Quotes and News: Nature's Bounty Inc (Nasdaq:NBTY - news)