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Mannatech Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSELECTED FINANCIAL DATA1Selected Financial Data2-3 Letter to Shareholders'4-5 Company Focus6-7 Product/Consumer Focus8-9 Science & Technology Focus10-11 Associate Focus12-14 Financial Focus15 List of Executives16 Corporate InformationFor the year ended December 31,  2002 2003   2004 (in millions, except per share info and ratios)Results of Operations:Net sales   $141 $191 $295 Gross profit   $57 $81 $117 Income before tax   $3 $13 $27 Net income  $2 $9 $20 Earnings Per Share:    Basic  $0.08 $0.34 $0.74 Diluted   $0.07  $0.34  $0.71 Weighted Average common share outstanding: (in thousands) Basic   25,135  25,494  26,436 Diluted   25,265 26,175 27,491 Financial Condition:  Total cash andinvestments   $18 $54  $61 Total working capital   $10 $16  $28 Total assets   $35  $60 $98 Total shareholders’ equity   $18 $33  $56 Cash flows from operations  $10  $20 $30 Statistics:Current Ratio   1.6  1.6   1.7 Inventory turnover ratio   3.5  5.8  4.3 Debt to equity ratio  0.9  0.8  0.8 Dividends paid per share  $0.00  $0.00  $0.20$2$9$20200220032004200220032004200220032004$0.07$0.34$0.71$141$191$295$0$2$4$6$8$10$12$14$16$18$20$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.60$0.70$0.80$0$50$100$150$200$250$300Net Sales*(in millions)*Financial information is for the year ended December 31.Earnings Per Share*(Diluted)Net Income*(in millions)Put simply, in 2004 Mannatech, Incorporated
had the best year in its history. Sales exceeded
$294 million for an increase of 54% as
compared to 2003, Net Income reached $19.5
million and increased by 2% as a percentage of
net sales and diluted earnings per share of
$0.71 more than doubled as compared to 2003
for a gain of 109%. Our balance sheet at year-
end showed more than $61 million in cash and
investments and we have no long-term debt.
The number of current independent Associates
and members exceeded 369,000 from around
the world, and Mannatech benefited from its
biggest twelve-month Associate recruiting
effort in the history of the company.

This impressive list of business statistics is
also augmented by other achievements through
the year.  Mannatech began operations in the
Republic of Korea in September of 2004 and

Samuel L. Caster
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

also laid the groundwork to begin operations in Taiwan in mid-2005.  We found, researched and
perfected new components to utilize in our improved flagship glyconutrient blend, called
Advanced Ambrotose®, which was introduced to our independent Associates at MannaFest in
March 2005. Work was begun on the installation of our new integrated computer backbone
system, using Peoplesoft® Enterprise One system, which when completed will equip
Mannatech with an advanced system. This multi-million dollar system will afford us with
efficiencies to better serve our independent Associates and assist them with management of
their business organizations, as well as provide improved internal workflow and the potential
for faster, more fluid expansion into new international markets.

And yet, with all these successes, perhaps our greatest point of pride stemming from the
growth of Mannatech is our stronger ability to touch and improve the lives of thousands of
people in countries around the globe.  The capacity to improve health and maintain wellness
through use of the groundbreaking Mannatech products means that our independent
Associates and Members can lead more active, vigorous lives, and thus take full advantage of
the benefits of achieving good health.  Whether through the economic opportunity afforded by
Mannatech products or through optimizing their internal bodily systems, we have been able to
provide Hope, Health, and Opportunity to a vastly increased number of people.  Every person
who is introduced to Mannatech can in turn help others by bringing this knowledge of optimal
health and wellness to them as well.  

We intend to aggressively pursue these possibilities to continue to grow our company and to
help new people all around the world to achieve wellness for life through Science &
Technology. Where else can you combine the great personal satisfaction of making
improvements to your own health and financial situation and at the same time achieve our
purpose of helping to improve the lives of others?  

Thank you for your belief in the possibilities of Mannatech.

Samuel L. Caster
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Nominating and Governance Committee:

(front) 

J. Stanley Fredrick (Chairman)
Lead Director, Owner of Fredrick Consulting Services 

(back row l-r)

Gerald E. Gilbert
Of Counsel, Hogan and Hartson, L.L.P.

Alan D. Kennedy
Retired, President Worldwide for Tupperware Corporation 

Patricia A. Wier 
Owner of Patricia Wier, Inc.

Audit Committee:

(back row -right) 

Patricia A. Wier (Chairman)
Owner of Patricia Wier, Inc.

(front) 

Gerald E. Gilbert
Of Counsel, Hogan and Hartson, L.L.P.

(left to right)

Donald A. Buchholz 
Founder and CEO of SWS Group, Inc.

Alan D. Kennedy
Retired, President Worldwide for Tupperware Corporation 

Science Committee:

(front) 

John Stewart Axford, BSc, MD, FRCP (Chairman)
Member of the Faculty at St. George's Hospital and Medical School,
University of London

(middle row) 

Marlin Ray Robbins 
Independent Associate, Mannatech, Incorporated

Samuel L. Caster
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer 

(back row l-r)

Terry L. Persinger 
President and Chief Operating Officer

Gerald E. Gilbert
Of Counsel, Hogan and Hartson, L.L.P.

Alan D. Kennedy
Retired, President Worldwide for Tupperware Corporation 

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(Not pictured - Qualified Legal Compliance Committee-Gerald E. Gilbert (Chairman), Donald A. Buchholz, Alan D. Kennedy, Patricia A. Wier.

Compensation and Stock Option Plan Committee-J. Stanley Fredrick (Chairman), Donald A. Buchholz, Gerald E. Gilbert , Alan D. Kennedy, Patricia A. Wier.)

DEAR SHAREHOLDERS'AA NN NN UU AA LL   NN EE TT   II NN CC OO MM EE  

( in millions)

Mannatech has rapidly scaled the slopes of the glyconutritional supplement market as it has assumed the
leadership position in the emerging and quickly growing wellness industry.  Now, little more than ten years after
its inception, Mannatech is looking forward to opening its seventh international market, Taiwan.  Other new
markets are planned to follow the Taiwan opening, and additional new countries will bring even greater business
opportunities in the years ahead.

While the successes of past years have been impressive for Mannatech, the Company believes strongly that,
yes, the best is still to come.  In order to correctly position the Company for what promises to be even greater
worldwide success, the management and its Board of Directors have looked into the future, and pictured what
must begin now in order to prepare for the challenges which will be encountered in making Mannatech a name
recognized around the world.  

These preparations include making investments in the business, in its support mechanisms, and perhaps most
importantly, in its people. Having long been the central focal point of the Company, product research and
exploration continues today to be the cornerstone of Mannatech.  Refinement of current products as well as
experimentation and clinical study of glyconutritionals deepens the knowledge base of the Company in addition
to bringing new discoveries and potential benefits to all those interested in maintaining optimal health and
wellness.

Over the past several years the Company has also been developing a computer system which will result in a
greater degree of company-wide process integration than has been achieved in the

industry.  Linking all countries in a single enterprise system, the new fully-integrated
computer backbone system, called the Peoplesoft® Enterprise One system will

allow a universal flow of information for network-marketing. 

Installation of the Peoplesoft® Enterprise One system began in mid-year
2004, and the financial portion of the package was initially activated in
January 2005.  Continued development and installation work will span

2005 with a projected completion date of early 2006. With a total cost of

between $11 million and $13 million, this considerable investment in a
universal system will provide the Company with a stable system platform for
years into the future.  The needs of Mannatech Associates and employees will be

strongly served by the new system, while the future of Mannatech continues its

promise of greater opportunity and success.

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COMPANY FOCUS$20200220032004$9$2“Weoperate in the wellness  industry, but our goal is to  create opportunities for  people around the world,  by enhancing their health  and wellness.”Optimal Health SystemSportsAmbrotose®AOPLUSGlycentialsSkinLifestyleChildrenWeightLossAA NN NN UU AA LL   NN EE TT   SS AA LL EE SS

( in millions)

Our modern world has presented us with possibilities that the generations who came before us would have
trouble believing. Today we regularly utilize products that illustrate the speed of rapidly advancing scientific
technologies such as computers, mobile phones, satellites, and the other “necessary” tools of modern life.  We
have adjusted to the changes in our lives initiated by new technologies, and we look forward to additional
improvements and greater convenience as technology continues to advance.  

We have rapidly assimilated these technological improvements into our daily lives, and consumers around the
world eagerly absorb each new improvement as it becomes available.  But we believe the most important
breakthrough of all doesn’t have anything to do with cellphones or computer chips – it is the breakthrough
technology of glyconutritionals.  These sugar-based molecules hold the promise of improving our health by
improving our nutrition. These sugar-based molecules also hold the promise of wellness and the promise of
remaining active with a high quality of health and vitality throughout our lives. These sugar-based molecules are
natural products, safely supporting the physiological systems of the human body and its ability to defend,
protect, and restore itself with no toxic side effects, resulting in “Wellness For Life through Science &
Technology”.

Mannatech believes that it stands at the forefront of the wellness revolution and has forged new and
groundbreaking paths concerning glyconutritional technology and wellness in general.  Mannatech products
incorporate ingredients that are believed to be desperately needed by our immune system to support optimal
health. The technological progress which in many ways has modernized our lives has come at a cost to our

environment, and our busy lifestyles have forced compromises in our diets, further

complicating our chances of remaining healthy. 

The strong growth of Mannatech reflects the ready acceptance of

supplement consumers around the world who have welcomed the arrival

of the Ambrotose® Complex and the technology it represents.

Mannatech believes that using its products as a solid nutritional base
for a wellness-oriented lifestyle and combining regular exercise and
healthy dietary habits has allowed Mannatech independent Associates
and consumers to bring vitality and energy to their daily lives, confident in
the knowledge that they are giving their systems the optimal nutrients we all

need.

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PRODUCT/CONSUMER FOCUS200220032004$295$191$141“Our brand represents   the mission of hope,  health, and opportunity  for the wellness  revolution.”Supporting the Body’s Ability to:DefendCellProtectRestoreThe path of human progress throughout the ages has been the story of mankind questioning, learning, and
unlocking the secrets of nature.  As we have encountered new and various challenges presented by our world,
scientific research has repeatedly brought better understanding of these challenges, and has similarly presented
us with answers to help us solve the difficulties associated with these challenges.  Interestingly enough, modern
scientific investigation routinely returns to nature itself for the best solutions to problems related to health and
wellness.

Mannatech believes its name has become synonymous with the science of glyconutritionals, and the 17 patents
received from countries around the world for its groundbreaking new discoveries confirm this status.  Our
history of scientific breakthroughs continues today as the Company pushes the boundaries of scientific
understanding forward into new territories. The realization that nature supplies us with the means to fortify the
systems of our bodies is the key to such research, and nature gives us the necessary clues to find the types of
nutrients we need to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness. Plants grown from areas all around the
world have provided us with the means to improve our nutrition, and our search for new and better sources of

naturally-based glyconutrients will yield components that allows us to continually

improve our products. A prime example is a recently completed agreement through
which Mannatech will obtain a rich natural source of the fucose molecule called
“undaria” from the pristine waters of Tasmania, which will be used in some of
Mannatech’s products to provide optimal health and wellness. This new and

exciting area of scientific research is yielding its secrets to us, and

Mannatech will continue its pledge to provide the most effective and

highest quality wellness products available.

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(in millions)

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200220032004SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOCUS$7$4$3“We are built on a solid  foundation of science and  quality driven, naturally- occurring products targeted  at optimizing health and  wellness.”What is NeededThe Average modern dietnormally provides only 2of the 8 necessarysugars.NN UU MM BB EE RR   OO FF   CC UU RR RR EE NN TT  
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(As of December 31)

Over the years Mannatech has continually strived to improve its global Associate career and compensation plan,
and today Mannatech’s independent Associates are supported by what is largely regarded as the leading
commission plan in the network-marketing industry.  Our groundbreaking glyconutritional technology has
spurred interest in our economic business opportunity and helped to more than double Mannatech’s sales in
just two years.  

The growth trend for the Company, set by Mannatech independent Associates, is the envy of other companies in
many different industries.  Since 2002, Mannatech’s sales have grown at a compound rate of more than 40%
annually due to the strength of our industry leading glyconutritional products and our premier network-
marketing career and compensation plan.  In addition, our current independent Associate and member count has
grown at a rate of roughly 40% to reach more than 369,000 at the end of 2004.

This tremendous growth rate has been generated in countries around the globe – Mannatech independent
Associates located in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Japan, and South Korea, as well as
in the United States have vigorously spread the word about the key role glyconutrients play in supporting
optimal health and wellness.  The dedication and passionate activities of our independent Associates all over the
world has been the driving force behind the impressive trends of Mannatech. In addition, their focused work has
generated significant commission incomes – over $132 million in 2004 alone!  

Working together to develop new Associates, the Mannatech Associate leadership has become the Best of the
Best in providing support and guidance for those who wish to grow their network-

marketing businesses.  From learning about Mannatech products, to assistance in
regular meeting set-up, and establishing contacts in other Mannatech markets,
Mannatech Associate leadership has established new standards of success.
In addition, Mannatech’s global Associate career and compensation plan
will continue to support these record-setting activities and strongly

reward performance as Mannatech reaches new markets around the
world.

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ASSOCIATE FOCUS200220032004369,000264,000200,000“Every customer contact is another opportunity for Mannatech to make a difference.”Science for LifeMANNATECH, INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
(in thousands, except for per share information)

Net sales 
Cost of sales 
Commissions and incentives 

Gross profit 
Operating expenses: 

Selling and administrative expenses 
Other operating costs 
Severance expenses related to former executives 
Non-cash charge related to affiliate stock sale
Total operating expenses 

Income from operations 
Interest income 
Interest expense 
Other income (expense), net 

Income before income taxes 

Income tax expense

Net income 

Earnings per common share:

Basic 
Diluted 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

Basic 
Diluted 

For the year ended December 31,
2003
$191,019 
30,884 
79,577 
110,461 
80,558 

2002
$140,948  
24,419  
59,357 
83,776 
57,172

2004
$294,508 
44,847 
132,231 
177,078 
117,430

32,777 
21,417 
—  
— 
54,194 
2,978  
285 
(19) 
98  
3,342
(1,454)
$1,888 

39,993 
26,956 
2,017 
—
68,966 
11,592 
348 
(44)  
842 
12,738 
(3,948)
$8,790

50,006 
37,840 
— 
3,047 
90,893 
26,537 
735 
(17) 
(257) 
26,998 
(7,446)
$19,552

$0.08 
$0.07

25,135
25,265 

$0.34 
$0.34 

25,494 
26,175 

$0.74 
$0.71 

26,436 
27,491 

MANNATECH, INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(in thousands, except share and per share information)

ASSETS

December 31,

2003

2004

Cash and cash equivalents 
Restricted cash
Income tax receivable
Accounts receivable
Current portion of notes receivable from shareholders 
Inventories 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
Deferred tax assets 

Total current assets 
Property and equipment, net 
Long-term investments
Notes receivable from affiliates, excluding current portion
Deferred tax assets
Other assets 

Total assets 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current portion of capital leases 
Accounts payable 
Accrued expenses 
Deferred revenue
Current portion of accrued severance related to former executives

Total current liabilities 

Capital leases, excluding current portion 
Accrued severance related to former executives, excluding current portion 
Long-term liabilities
Long-term royalties due to an affiliate
Deferred tax liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Commitments and contingencies 
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 99,000,000 shares authorized, 26,227,171 shares issued and

26,183,422 outstanding in 2003, and 27,115,440 shares issued and 27,041,125 outstanding in 2004

Additional paid-in capital 
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 

Less treasury stock, at cost, 43,749 shares in 2003 and 74,315 shares in 2004 

Total shareholders’ equity 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 

$28,291 
2,140
— 
134
55 
7,861
2,084 
2,363 
42,928 
5,514 
9,994
150 
631
806
$60,023 

$16 
2,687
19,940 
3,142
953 
26,738 
32 
359 
—
106
— 
27,235 
— 

$44,198
393
4,161 
392
144 
13,157 
3,188 
1,850 
67,483 
10,013 
17,073
— 
1,003
2,774 
$98,346 

$8 
2,227 
35,037 
2,256
375 
39,903
26 
— 
530
1,658
4
42,121 
— 

— 

— 

3 
24,175 
9,271 
(422)
33,027 
(239) 
32,788 
$60,023

3 
34,917 
21,672 
195  
56,787 
(562) 
56,225 
$98,346

(The contents of this report should be considered in conjunction with the risks and cautionary statements
contained in Mannatech’s 2004 annual report filed on Form 10-K, as filed with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission, which includes a complete set of Consolidated Financial Statements and Footnotes.)

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(The contents of this report should be considered in conjunction with the risks and cautionary statements
contained in Mannatech’s 2004 annual report filed on Form 10-K, as filed with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission, which includes a complete set of Consolidated Financial Statements and Footnotes.)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSGEOGRAPHICAL

Net Sales and Net Sales as a Percentage of Consolidated Net Sales

(in millions)
2002
2003
2004

2002
2003
2004

United States
$105
$128
$193

United States
74%
67%
65%

Canada
$16
$17
$22

Canada
12%
9%
8%

Australia
$7
$15
$31

Australia
5%
8%
10%

United Kingdom
$2
$5
$11

United Kingdom
1%
2%
4%

Japan
$9
$19
$24

Japan
6%
10%
8%

New Zealand South Korea*

$2
$7
$13

$—
$—
$1

New Zealand South Korea*

2%
4%
4%

— %
— %
1%

Total
$141
$191
$295

Total
100%
100%
100%

* began operations in September 2004.

(left to right)

Terry L. Persinger 
President and Chief Operating Officer

Stephen D. Fenstermacher
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

John F. Crowley
President of International Operations

Product sales
Pack sales
Other, including freight
Total net sales

RECAP OF NET SALES

For the year ended December 31,

Percentage change

2002

$106
29
6
$141

2003

(in millions)
$144
39
8
$191

2004

2003 over 2002

2004 over 2003

$209
71
15
$295

37%
34%
24%
36%

45%
81%
91%
54%

(left to right)

Bettina S. Simon
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, 
and Corporate Secretary

Steven W. Lemme
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Cynthia L. Tysinger
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

CURRENT ASSOCIATES AND MEMBERS*

Current Associates and Members
New
Continuing
Total

For the year ended December 31,

2002       

2003

2004

91,000
109,000
200,000

46%
54%
100%

134,000
130,000
264,000

51%
49%
100%

178,000
191,000
369,000

48%
52%
100%

*Current is defined as purchasing a product within the last twelve months.

(left to right)

Jeffrey P. Bourgoyne
Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Associate Care

Bill H. McAnalley, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President of Research and Product Development
and Chief Science Officer

Eileen M. Vennum
Senior Vice President of Research and Development 
Administration

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FINANCIAL INFORMATIONEXECUTIVESCORPORATE INFORMATION

Corporate Headquarters:
600 S. Royal Lane, Suite 200
Coppell, TX. 75019
(972) 471-7400
www.mannatech.com

Investor Relations:
For investor information, inquiries, reports
and filings with the SEC email request to 
IR@mannatech.com or call (972) 471-6512.

Registrar and Transfer Agent:
EquiServe Trust Company N.A.
(877) 498-8861 
www.equiserve.com

Annual Shareholders’ Meeting:
Mannatech’s annual shareholder’ meeting will be
held at 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time on June 13,
2005, for shareholders of record on April 19, 2005.

Stock Listing:
Mannatech’s stock is listed on the
NASDAQ National Market under 
the symbol “MTEX”.

COMMON STOCK PRICE

2003:

First Quarter 
Second Quarter 
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter 

2004:

First Quarter
Second Quarter 
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter 

Low 

High

$  1.49 
$  2.12 
$  5.04 
$  5.52 

$  8.52
$  9.26
$  8.75
$13.75

$  5.56 
$  7.93 
$  8.68 
$14.00 

$15.08
$12.76
$14.92
$23.99

As of March 23, 2005, there were approximately 4,200 shareholders of record and the total number of outstanding shares of its
common stock was 27,112,627. Mannatech declared $0.27 per share in cash dividends during the 2004 year and paid $0.20 per share
during the 2004 year. 

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases or terminology such as “may,” “believes,” and
“plans,” or other similar words or the negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Mannatech’s objectives, strategies,
plans, goals, or targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements. Mannatech cautions its readers that these
forward-looking statements speak only of the date of this report and are subject to certain known and unknown events, risks,
uncertainties, and other factors. Some of these factors include, among others, Mannatech’s inability to attract and retain
independent associates and members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory changes, and its planned growth into new
international markets. Although Mannatech believes that its expectations, statements, and assumptions reflected in these forward-
looking statements are reasonable, it cautions its readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary
statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in this report. For further discussion of these and other factors
that could affect Mannatech’s future results, readers of this report should refer to the various reports and documents filed with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). 

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CORPORATE INFORMATION