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Reliv International Reports Fourth-Quarter
and Full-Year Financial Results for 2010

CHESTERFIELD, Mo., March 2, 2011 – Reliv International, Inc. (NASDAQ:RELV), a maker of nutritional supplements that promote optimal health, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2010.

Fourth-Quarter Results
 
Reliv reported net sales of $18.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to sales of $20.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. U.S. sales declined by 12.6 percent for the quarter compared to the same quarter in 2009. International sales for the quarter rose 3.4 percent, with growth reported in Canada and Europe. The largest percentage increase for the quarter was in Reliv’s Europe region, which reported an increase of 56.6 percent. Reliv’s Europe region includes the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.

The company reported net income of $559,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2010. That compared to net income of $769,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2009. Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $827,000 compared to $1.1 million in the same quarter of 2009.

Full-Year Results
 
Reliv reported net sales of $78.7 million for 2010 compared to net sales of $85.4 million in 2009. U.S. net sales dropped from $75.0 million to $66.9 million. Net sales in Reliv’s foreign markets for 2010 rose 14.4 percent compared to net sales for 2009, increasing in all markets except Asia. Net sales were particularly strong in Canada, up 39.5 percent over 2009 net sales, and Europe, where net sales rose 55.8 percent over 2009 net sales. Growth in these markets in 2010 was driven by strong increases in new distributor enrollments and new Master Affiliate qualifications.  Master Affiliate is the level in which distributors are eligible to earn generation royalties.

Net income for 2010 totaled $1.7 million compared to $2.5 million in 2009. Diluted earnings per share totaled $0.14 in 2010 compared to $0.20 in 2009.


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“The increase in international sales was the highlight of 2010,” said Robert L. Montgomery, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Reliv. “We certainly plan to continue that growth throughout 2011.”

“Our U.S. business still felt the lingering impact of the recession. While the overall economy ultimately grew during 2010, our distributors were not confident enough in economic growth to increase their supplement spending during the year. Tight credit also had an impact on our base,” he said.

“We know we must turn around our U.S. sales in order to achieve overall sales growth in 2011,” Montgomery said. “To that end, in February 2011, we introduced Reliv 24K, our first ready-to-drink shot created to provide healthy energy and greater mental clarity while reducing stress at the same time.”

Montgomery added, “Reliv 24K has energized our distributor base and I am optimistic about the product’s growth potential.”

Net cash generated from operating activities totaled $2.2 million for 2010, compared to $5.8 million for 2009. Reliv had cash and cash equivalents of $6.3 million as of Dec. 31, 2010, an increase of $570,000 from the balance as of Dec. 31, 2009.

New distributor enrollments in 2010 declined by 23 percent compared to 2009. As of Dec. 31, 2010, Reliv had total distributors of 60,740, of which 8,600 are at distributor levels of Master Affiliate and above.

Reliv will host a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter and year-end 2010 earnings with investors. The conference call will be on March 2, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. The dial-in number is 800-591-6944. The participant passcode is 47068864. A replay will be available for one week at 888-286-8010 using the passcode 70001145. A live webcast is available on the Investor Relations section of Reliv’s Web site at:
http://www.reliv.com/US/EN/Conference%20Calls%20Presentations.html
An online archive of the webcast will be on Reliv’s Web site in the Investor Relations section, 24 hours after the call concludes.

About Reliv

Reliv International, Inc., based in Chesterfield, Mo., makes nutritional supplements that promote optimal health. Reliv supplements address essential nutrition, weight loss, athletic performance, digestive health, women’s health, anti-aging and energy and mental focus. The company also markets premium personal care products through its Relivables line. Reliv sells its products through an international network marketing system of independent distributors in 15 countries.  Learn more about Reliv at www.reliv.com, or on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

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Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
           
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
           
             
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
             
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 6,331,038     $ 5,760,913  
Accounts receivable,  less allowances of
               
$67,100 in 2010 and $59,700 in 2009
    291,405       326,022  
Accounts due from employees and distributors
    55,854       78,500  
Inventories
    5,650,790       5,084,404  
Other current assets
    916,239       979,333  
Total current assets
    13,245,326       12,229,172  
                 
Other assets
    1,867,976       1,569,079  
Intangible assets, net
    1,785,987       1,991,497  
                 
Net property, plant and equipment
    7,944,412       8,364,685  
                 
Total assets
  $ 24,843,701     $ 24,154,433  
                 
                 
                 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
               
                 
Total current liabilities
  $ 6,387,164     $ 6,761,481  
Long-term debt, less current maturities
    4,150,770       4,719,542  
Other non-current liabilities
    375,244       406,544  
                 
Total stockholders’ equity
    13,930,523       12,266,866  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 24,843,701     $ 24,154,433  
 
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Reliv International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                       
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
                       
                         
   
Three months ended December 31,
   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
                         
Product sales
  $ 16,474,506     $ 18,328,386     $ 70,033,580     $ 75,845,599  
Handling & freight income
    2,052,935       2,341,037       8,714,808       9,553,471  
                                 
Net sales
    18,527,441       20,669,423       78,748,388       85,399,070  
                                 
Costs and expenses:
                               
Cost of products sold
    3,645,518       4,061,813       15,738,885       16,862,622  
Distributor royalties and commissions
    6,889,546       7,691,726       29,450,171       32,172,148  
Selling, general and administrative
    7,165,656       7,832,051       30,652,045       32,557,704  
                                 
Total costs and expenses
    17,700,720       19,585,590       75,841,101       81,592,474  
                                 
Income from operations
    826,721       1,083,833       2,907,287       3,806,596  
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest income
    12,410       6,754       47,744       52,292  
Interest expense
    (46,649 )     (60,738 )     (205,985 )     (173,867 )
Other income
    54,518       97,513       76,110       300,260  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    847,000       1,127,362       2,825,156       3,985,281  
Provision for income taxes
    288,000       358,000       1,142,000       1,470,000  
                                 
Net income
  $ 559,000     $ 769,362     $ 1,683,156     $ 2,515,281  
                                 
Earnings per common share - Basic
  $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ 0.14     $ 0.20  
Weighted average shares
    12,389,000       12,230,000       12,382,000       12,894,000  
                                 
Earnings per common share - Diluted
  $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ 0.14     $ 0.20  
Weighted average shares
    12,389,000       12,230,000       12,383,000       12,894,000  
                                 
Cash dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.02     $ 0.02     $ 0.04     $ 0.07  
 
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Net sales by Market
                                   
(in thousands)
                                   
   
Three months ended December 31,
   
Change From Prior Year
 
   
2010
   
2009
             
   
Amount
   
% of sales
   
Amount
   
% of sales
   
Amount
   
%
 
                                     
United States
    15,518       83.8 %     17,760       85.9 %     (2,242 )     -12.6 %
Australia/New Zealand
    624       3.4 %     787       3.8 %     (163 )     -20.7 %
Canada
    525       2.8 %     472       2.3 %     53       11.2 %
Mexico
    328       1.8 %     353       1.7 %     (25 )     -7.1 %
Europe
    639       3.4 %     408       2.0 %     231       56.6 %
Asia
    893       4.8 %     889       4.3 %     4       0.4 %
                                                 
Consolidated total
    18,527       100.0 %     20,669       100.0 %     (2,142 )     -10.4 %
                                                 
Net sales by Market
                                               
(in thousands)
                                               
 
   
Year ended December 31,
   
Change From Prior Year
   
2010
   
2009
             
   
Amount
   
% of sales
   
Amount
   
% of sales
   
Amount
   
%
 
                                     
United States
    66,896       85.0 %     75,041       87.9 %     (8,145 )     -10.9 %
Australia/New Zealand
    2,548       3.2 %     2,459       2.9 %     89       3.6 %
Canada
    2,159       2.8 %     1,548       1.8 %     611       39.5 %
Mexico
    1,435       1.8 %     1,371       1.6 %     64       4.7 %
Europe
    2,080       2.6 %     1,335       1.5 %     745       55.8 %
Asia
    3,630       4.6 %     3,645       4.3 %     (15 )     -0.4 %
                                                 
Consolidated total
    78,748       100.0 %     85,399       100.0 %     (6,651 )     -7.8 %
                                                 
The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the number of our active distributors and Master Affiliates and above.
The total number of active distributors includes Master Affiliates and above. We define an active distributor as one that enrolls as a
distributor or renews its distributorship during the prior twelve months. Master Affiliates and above are distributors that have attained
the highest level of discount and are eligible for royalties generated by Master Affiliates and above in their downline organization.
Growth in the number of active distributors and Master Affiliates and above is a key factor in continuing the growth of our business.
 
Active Distributors and Master Affiliates and above by Market
                   
                           
 
 
   
As of 12/31/2010
   
As of 12/31/2009
   
Change From Prior Year
 
   
Active Distributors
   
Master
Affiliates
and Above
   
Active Distributors
   
Master
Affiliates
and Above
   
Active Distributors
   
Master
Affiliates
and Above
 
                                     
                                     
United States
    47,450       6,990       54,040       8,640       -12.2 %     -19.1 %
Australia/New Zealand
    2,210       190       2,540       210       -13.0 %     -9.5 %
Canada
    1,380       200       1,170       140       17.9 %     42.9 %
Mexico
    1,850       300       2,200       260       -15.9 %     15.4 %
Europe
    2,170       300       1,150       180       88.7 %     66.7 %
Asia
    5,680       620       6,840       720       -17.0 %     -13.9 %
                                                 
Consolidated total
    60,740       8,600       67,940       10,150       -10.6 %     -15.3 %

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