{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"133083","rtpr_id":"nGNE56rW3T","ticker":"MTEX","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["MTEX"],"title":"Mannatech Announces Retirement of J. Stanley Fredrick from the Board and Appointment of Robert Toth as Chairman of the Board","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-01T20:01:00.226Z","article_body":"FLOWER MOUND, Texas, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mannatech,\nIncorporated\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ZdjpXNbY5k9oZMbPXKG4_qcO4in6bwnQ7_2IH9o1ykuKRHH8OXbXSGg8MwdzEulu382Xfyx3YrtUSwN9ml7ZVVpLJduuUmobOS181Ha7fuq8tQheFkxLNg3_84jiHAw_JWg1GDoO9-zE0r5JokVc6f_LUDpm7gOTUZyj_XWZrDGeIKsA4u4lkkVBd1-8sDRF2h9R_6q0FlkZL_SyiccvPWnidEzvBxyXplvFbB8ei9aVCsPlGz23KJ8jjvi_U7Ujf9DI7NaOwCe5zgFRko1GOBrcOYMqvZE60gXmQIevm9SWfQA_vY7PY3pAXhTlJfMq0Vlfbay3VUdFn5sQSLlPcZA6sYuXoKZVvx8CdlDJ0mU=) (NASDAQ: MTEX\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ULaMjVj2TMy6EIWnEC4ppXyOb4kkgCGd-cBWaRcRFMh6yVszVOY86NfI0osAx-U6wfwbZ9559TBeaaCApxeuMGd5W9vEZlbEPax3PwB-BL-VCPuuBNR2OKqZwStwoIpPEWtcjK7rp_x-ZXIG6piD-6dD88Iu576e2bVa2fk2he4Z3f7mRGwVDW4NykgclRKP260JGtxIwqb0RtXrtTR5-1gQi-2EvGexI0kNUMnLkMnMWXfDbaxn2vNY3NA_gVQVVcwJzQ9QQGw5tKVzSFaqf__R-Cpk_GjCmoS-gtxZcvoT6msprsCu7Lp7kV84w9mjMpl1htJyFk_1gqCNMh9hCg==))\nannounced the retirement of J. Stanley Fredrick from the Board of Directors\n(the “Board”) of Mannatech, Incorporated (the “Company”)  and the\nappointment of Robert Toth to serve as Chairman of the Board effective\nSeptember 1, 2026.\n\nMr. Fredrick has served the Company with distinction as a Class II director\nsince September 2001, as lead director from 2003-2009, and as the Chairman of\nthe Board since 2009. Commenting on Mr. Fredrick’s retirement, Landen\nFredrick, the Company’s President and CEO and son of J. Stanley Fredrick,\nstated “Stan has been much more than Chairman of our Board. He has been a\nmentor, counselor and steadfast advocate for Mannatech and the people who make\nthis company special. His leadership has always been grounded in experience,\nintegrity and a genuine desire to see others succeed. We are deeply grateful\nfor more than a quarter century of service and for the lasting legacy he\nleaves with Mannatech.”\n\nFellow Board member, Tyler J. Rameson added “Serving with Stan has been both\nan honor and an education. He has an exceptional ability to look beyond the\nimmediate issue and focus on what is best for the Company over the long term.\nHis steady presence around the boardroom table will be greatly missed.\nMannatech is a stronger company because of his leadership and service.”\n\nCommenting on Mr. Toth’s appointment, J. Stanley Fredrick stated,\n“Leadership transitions are important moments in the life of a company, and\nI believe Bob is the right person to lead Mannatech’s Board into its next\nchapter. I have seen firsthand the wisdom, perspective and global experience\nhe brings to the boardroom. More importantly, I know the commitment he has to\nthe business model, to Mannatech and its future. I am proud to pass the\nChairmanship to someone I respect and trust as much as Bob.”\n\nMr. Toth initially joined the Company’s Board in 2008 serving through 2023\nas a Class III director and chaired the Compensation and Stock Option Plan\nCommittee, served on the Audit Committee, the Nominating/Governance and\nCompliance Committee, the Science and Marketing Committee, and from August\n2014 to March 2019, Vice Chairman of Mannatech’s Board. He rejoined the\nBoard on December 1, 2024 as Vice Chairman. Mr. Toth has more than 40 years\nof direct selling experience. As President of Avon International from 2004\nto 2005, his operations included over 120 countries with annual revenues\nexceeding $5.5 billion.\n\n“I am honored by the Board’s confidence in appointing me to succeed Stan\nas Chairman,” stated Toth. “I have tremendous respect for him and his\nleadership over the years. As directors, our responsibility is to provide\nstrong governance, thoughtful oversight and a long-term perspective as we work\nwith management to strengthen the Company and create value for our\nshareholders. I look forward to working with Landen and the entire Board to\nensure Mannatech remains focused on disciplined execution, strategic growth\nand building a stronger company for the future.”\n\nCommenting on Bob’s appointment, Landen Fredrick noted, “Bob understands\nboth where Mannatech has been and, more importantly, the opportunities that\nlie ahead. His extensive global leadership experience, deep understanding of\nthe direct selling industry and longstanding relationship with Mannatech make\nhim exceptionally well suited to lead our Board. I am excited to work\nalongside him as we continue to strengthen the Company, pursue new\nopportunities and position Mannatech for long-term growth.”\n\nAbout Mannatech:\n\nMannatech is a leading global health and wellness company committed to\nempowering everyone to live their best life through cutting-edge,\nscience-backed nutritional products, patented technology, and a rewarding\nbusiness opportunity. With operations in 25 markets, Mannatech helps people\nto live healthier, more fulfilling lives while making a positive social impact\nin the world. Individuals interested in Mannatech's products or in exploring\nits business opportunity can learn more at Mannatech.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ZdjpXNbY5k9oZMbPXKG4_qvQa8CMqNZ43YkvGQVKg1wdrdblPNEKh8p_jFbkgyOqDhGkS5ccIMoysRnpXPrRy4TEcoUPje70yv5EfJw_ibibvDnptDM97IEQFfaoM3mE0iUkV0iG6MQTXWNUR-DppepsCKtRaD17F9YUyprU4oIAxkRXW5LGHDfQUwSwuwsbkg8_uGSOO0RhP43wTr0xqCptQa2TPpn0WtqruiJIHHOJNbf0Cc-c6YzrkHauX26DFJCkr32RFwY5hVCGbWaqS-alxcv_nwMwhiiplNsXIHXtP9BH38FlYwGFzAlFXqArCeDLJJVbsF7PCV9pwPSzHg==).(†)\n\n(†)Mannatech operates in China under a cross-border e-commerce platform\nthat is separate from its network marketing model.\n\nPlease Note: This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the\nmeaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E\nof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities\nLitigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can\nbe identified by use of phrases or terminology such as “may,” “will,”\n“should,” \"hope,\" “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,”\n“intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,”\n“approximates,” “predicts,” “projects,” “potential,” and\n“continues” or other similar words or the negative of such terminology.\nSimilarly, descriptions of Mannatech’s objectives, strategies, plans, goals,\nor targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking\nstatements. Mannatech believes this release should be read in conjunction\nwith all of its filings with the United States Securities and Exchange\nCommission and cautions its readers that these forward-looking statements are\nsubject to certain events, risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Some of\nthese factors include, among others, the impact of COVID-19\non Mannatech's business, Mannatech’s inability to attract and retain\nassociates and members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory\nchanges, and its planned growth into new international markets.\nAlthough Mannatech believes that the expectations, statements, and\nassumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it\ncautions readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other\ncautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement\nin this release, as well as those set forth in its latest Annual Report on\nForm 10-K, and other filings filed with the United States Securities and\nExchange Commission, including its current reports on Form 8-K. All of the\nforward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this\nrelease.\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6p-ZUmEJnELGepgYJYDC8IfRjaWkbi4ZcHPzfZGNbvfObrYgMJWUsE7h8bVT5LjdPFSUK7_WIzE3tBGwzRdwahyPsyj3yA7RmEeO-hctCDc=): \n\nErin K. Barta\nGeneral Counsel and Corporate Secretary\n214.724.3378\nir@mannatech.com\nwww.mannatech.com","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNE56rW3T","title":"Mannatech Announces Retirement of J. Stanley Fredrick from the Board and Appointment of Robert Toth as Chairman of the Board","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"MTEX","created":"2026-09-01T20:01:00.226Z","tickers":["MTEX"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"FLOWER MOUND, Texas, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mannatech,\nIncorporated\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ZdjpXNbY5k9oZMbPXKG4_qcO4in6bwnQ7_2IH9o1ykuKRHH8OXbXSGg8MwdzEulu382Xfyx3YrtUSwN9ml7ZVVpLJduuUmobOS181Ha7fuq8tQheFkxLNg3_84jiHAw_JWg1GDoO9-zE0r5JokVc6f_LUDpm7gOTUZyj_XWZrDGeIKsA4u4lkkVBd1-8sDRF2h9R_6q0FlkZL_SyiccvPWnidEzvBxyXplvFbB8ei9aVCsPlGz23KJ8jjvi_U7Ujf9DI7NaOwCe5zgFRko1GOBrcOYMqvZE60gXmQIevm9SWfQA_vY7PY3pAXhTlJfMq0Vlfbay3VUdFn5sQSLlPcZA6sYuXoKZVvx8CdlDJ0mU=) (NASDAQ: MTEX\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ULaMjVj2TMy6EIWnEC4ppXyOb4kkgCGd-cBWaRcRFMh6yVszVOY86NfI0osAx-U6wfwbZ9559TBeaaCApxeuMGd5W9vEZlbEPax3PwB-BL-VCPuuBNR2OKqZwStwoIpPEWtcjK7rp_x-ZXIG6piD-6dD88Iu576e2bVa2fk2he4Z3f7mRGwVDW4NykgclRKP260JGtxIwqb0RtXrtTR5-1gQi-2EvGexI0kNUMnLkMnMWXfDbaxn2vNY3NA_gVQVVcwJzQ9QQGw5tKVzSFaqf__R-Cpk_GjCmoS-gtxZcvoT6msprsCu7Lp7kV84w9mjMpl1htJyFk_1gqCNMh9hCg==))\nannounced the retirement of J. Stanley Fredrick from the Board of Directors\n(the “Board”) of Mannatech, Incorporated (the “Company”)  and the\nappointment of Robert Toth to serve as Chairman of the Board effective\nSeptember 1, 2026.\n\nMr. Fredrick has served the Company with distinction as a Class II director\nsince September 2001, as lead director from 2003-2009, and as the Chairman of\nthe Board since 2009. Commenting on Mr. Fredrick’s retirement, Landen\nFredrick, the Company’s President and CEO and son of J. Stanley Fredrick,\nstated “Stan has been much more than Chairman of our Board. He has been a\nmentor, counselor and steadfast advocate for Mannatech and the people who make\nthis company special. His leadership has always been grounded in experience,\nintegrity and a genuine desire to see others succeed. We are deeply grateful\nfor more than a quarter century of service and for the lasting legacy he\nleaves with Mannatech.”\n\nFellow Board member, Tyler J. Rameson added “Serving with Stan has been both\nan honor and an education. He has an exceptional ability to look beyond the\nimmediate issue and focus on what is best for the Company over the long term.\nHis steady presence around the boardroom table will be greatly missed.\nMannatech is a stronger company because of his leadership and service.”\n\nCommenting on Mr. Toth’s appointment, J. Stanley Fredrick stated,\n“Leadership transitions are important moments in the life of a company, and\nI believe Bob is the right person to lead Mannatech’s Board into its next\nchapter. I have seen firsthand the wisdom, perspective and global experience\nhe brings to the boardroom. More importantly, I know the commitment he has to\nthe business model, to Mannatech and its future. I am proud to pass the\nChairmanship to someone I respect and trust as much as Bob.”\n\nMr. Toth initially joined the Company’s Board in 2008 serving through 2023\nas a Class III director and chaired the Compensation and Stock Option Plan\nCommittee, served on the Audit Committee, the Nominating/Governance and\nCompliance Committee, the Science and Marketing Committee, and from August\n2014 to March 2019, Vice Chairman of Mannatech’s Board. He rejoined the\nBoard on December 1, 2024 as Vice Chairman. Mr. Toth has more than 40 years\nof direct selling experience. As President of Avon International from 2004\nto 2005, his operations included over 120 countries with annual revenues\nexceeding $5.5 billion.\n\n“I am honored by the Board’s confidence in appointing me to succeed Stan\nas Chairman,” stated Toth. “I have tremendous respect for him and his\nleadership over the years. As directors, our responsibility is to provide\nstrong governance, thoughtful oversight and a long-term perspective as we work\nwith management to strengthen the Company and create value for our\nshareholders. I look forward to working with Landen and the entire Board to\nensure Mannatech remains focused on disciplined execution, strategic growth\nand building a stronger company for the future.”\n\nCommenting on Bob’s appointment, Landen Fredrick noted, “Bob understands\nboth where Mannatech has been and, more importantly, the opportunities that\nlie ahead. His extensive global leadership experience, deep understanding of\nthe direct selling industry and longstanding relationship with Mannatech make\nhim exceptionally well suited to lead our Board. I am excited to work\nalongside him as we continue to strengthen the Company, pursue new\nopportunities and position Mannatech for long-term growth.”\n\nAbout Mannatech:\n\nMannatech is a leading global health and wellness company committed to\nempowering everyone to live their best life through cutting-edge,\nscience-backed nutritional products, patented technology, and a rewarding\nbusiness opportunity. With operations in 25 markets, Mannatech helps people\nto live healthier, more fulfilling lives while making a positive social impact\nin the world. Individuals interested in Mannatech's products or in exploring\nits business opportunity can learn more at Mannatech.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ZdjpXNbY5k9oZMbPXKG4_qvQa8CMqNZ43YkvGQVKg1wdrdblPNEKh8p_jFbkgyOqDhGkS5ccIMoysRnpXPrRy4TEcoUPje70yv5EfJw_ibibvDnptDM97IEQFfaoM3mE0iUkV0iG6MQTXWNUR-DppepsCKtRaD17F9YUyprU4oIAxkRXW5LGHDfQUwSwuwsbkg8_uGSOO0RhP43wTr0xqCptQa2TPpn0WtqruiJIHHOJNbf0Cc-c6YzrkHauX26DFJCkr32RFwY5hVCGbWaqS-alxcv_nwMwhiiplNsXIHXtP9BH38FlYwGFzAlFXqArCeDLJJVbsF7PCV9pwPSzHg==).(†)\n\n(†)Mannatech operates in China under a cross-border e-commerce platform\nthat is separate from its network marketing model.\n\nPlease Note: This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the\nmeaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E\nof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities\nLitigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can\nbe identified by use of phrases or terminology such as “may,” “will,”\n“should,” \"hope,\" “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,”\n“intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,”\n“approximates,” “predicts,” “projects,” “potential,” and\n“continues” or other similar words or the negative of such terminology.\nSimilarly, descriptions of Mannatech’s objectives, strategies, plans, goals,\nor targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking\nstatements. Mannatech believes this release should be read in conjunction\nwith all of its filings with the United States Securities and Exchange\nCommission and cautions its readers that these forward-looking statements are\nsubject to certain events, risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Some of\nthese factors include, among others, the impact of COVID-19\non Mannatech's business, Mannatech’s inability to attract and retain\nassociates and members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory\nchanges, and its planned growth into new international markets.\nAlthough Mannatech believes that the expectations, statements, and\nassumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it\ncautions readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other\ncautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement\nin this release, as well as those set forth in its latest Annual Report on\nForm 10-K, and other filings filed with the United States Securities and\nExchange Commission, including its current reports on Form 8-K. All of the\nforward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this\nrelease.\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6p-ZUmEJnELGepgYJYDC8IfRjaWkbi4ZcHPzfZGNbvfObrYgMJWUsE7h8bVT5LjdPFSUK7_WIzE3tBGwzRdwahyPsyj3yA7RmEeO-hctCDc=): \n\nErin K. Barta\nGeneral Counsel and Corporate Secretary\n214.724.3378\nir@mannatech.com\nwww.mannatech.com"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-01T20:01:00.318878872Z","server_sent_at_ms":1788292860318},"received_at":"2026-09-01T20:01:00.491Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"121979","press_release_id":"133083","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Household & Personal Products","sector":"Consumer Staples"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"board_change","narrative":"Mannatech announced that J. 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