UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 13D/A

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 5)*

 

 

HERBALIFE LTD.

(Name of Issuer)

 

Common Shares, par value $0.002 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

 

G4412G 10 1

(CUSIP Number)

 

Kevin J. Curley

c/o J.H. Whitney & Co.

130 Main Street

New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

(203) 716-6100

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person

Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

 

With a copy to:

 

Paul T. Schnell, Esq.

Neil P. Stronski, Esq.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Four Times Square

New York, New York 10036

(212) 735-3000

 

March 26, 2007

(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

 

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(c), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ?

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 

 

Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration

 

The disclosure in Item 3 of the Schedule 13D originally filed on February 2, 2007, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 13D filed on March 19, 2007, Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D filed on March 20, 2007, Amendment No. 3 to the Schedule 13D filed on March 21, 2007 and Amendment No. 4 to the Schedule 13D filed on March 26, 2007 (the "Schedule 13D"), is hereby amended by adding the first paragraph below as a new paragraph after the ninth paragraph thereof and by amending and restating the tenth paragraph thereof in its entirety with the second paragraph below, as follows:

 

On March 26, 2007, Buyer entered into additional Non-Binding Letters of Intent with the following Chairman's Club distributors of the Issuer's products: Enrique Javier Valera Barrios, Arie Baratz, and Juan Jose Najera Diaz (collectively, the "March 26 Distributors"), whereby the March 26 Distributors indicated their interest in investing up to $9,400,000, in the aggregate, in equity in a new entity to be formed by Buyer to consummate the Proposed Acquisition. The March 26 Distributors shall be considered "Distributors" for the purpose of this Schedule 13D.

 

Taken together, the Distributors have indicated their interest in investing up to $138,900,000, in the aggregate, in equity in a new entity to be formed by Buyer to consummate the Proposed Acquisition.

 

Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer

 

The disclosure in Item 5 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended by adding the first paragraph below as a new paragraph after the sixth paragraph of subsections (a) and (b) thereof and by amending and restating the seventh paragraph of subsections (a) and (b) thereof in its entirety with the second paragraph below, as follows:

 

The Reporting Persons understand that certain of the March 26 Distributors beneficially own Common Shares of the Issuer, as follows: Enrique Javier Valera Barrios beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, an aggregate of 66,616 Common Shares, or approximately 0.1% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Issuer; Arie Baratz beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, an aggregate of 30,573 Common Shares, or less than 0.1% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Issuer; and Juan Jose Najera Diaz beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, an aggregate of 14,204 Common Shares, or less than 0.1% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Issuer.

 

As a result of such beneficial ownership, the Reporting Persons together with the Distributors collectively would beneficially own, in the aggregate, a total of 21,005,205 Common Shares, or approximately 29.3% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Issuer. By virtue of the relationships among the Reporting Persons and the Distributors, the Reporting Persons and Distributors may be deemed to constitute a "group" within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Act, and each Reporting Person and Distributor may therefore be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all Common Shares beneficially owned by each of the Reporting Persons and Distributors. Neither the filing of this Amendment, the Original 13D nor any of their contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission that any Reporting Person, any Distributor, or any other person described herein or in Item 2 of the Original 13D is the beneficial owner of the Common Shares of any other Reporting Person or Distributor referred to herein, or is a member of any “group” within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Act or for any other purpose. The Reporting Persons disclaim any pecuniary interest in the Common Shares beneficially owned by the Distributors.

 

 

Item 6.     Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer

 

The disclosure in Item 6 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended by adding the first paragraph below as a new paragraph after the seventh paragraph thereof and by amending and restating the ninth paragraph thereof in its entirety with the second paragraph below, as follows:

 

On March 26, 2007, Buyer entered into Non-Binding Letters of Intent with each of the March 26 Distributors, whereby such March 26 Distributors indicated an interest in investing up to an aggregate of $9,400,000 in equity in a new entity to be formed by Buyer to consummate the Proposed Acquisition, as follows: (i) Enrique Javier Valera Barrios, up to $6 million; (ii) Arie Baratz, up to $3 million; and (iii) Juan Jose Najera Diaz, up to $400,000.

 

The Non-Binding Letters of Intent for the Distributors are attached hereto as Exhibits D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits

 

The disclosure in Item 7 of the Schedule 13D is hereby supplemented by adding the following Exhibits.

 

Exhibit X –

Non-Binding Letter of Intent between Buyer and Enrique Javier Valera Barrios, dated March 26, 2007.

Exhibit Y –

Non-Binding Letter of Intent between Buyer and Arie Baratz, dated March 26, 2007.

Exhibit Z –

Non-Binding Letter of Intent between Buyer and Juan Jose Najera Diaz, dated March 26, 2007.

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

 

Dated as of March 26, 2007

 

 

WHITNEY V, L.P.

 

By: Whitney Equity Partners V, LLC, its General Partner

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Daniel J. O'Brien

 

 

Daniel J. O'Brien

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

WHITNEY STRATEGIC PARTNERS V, L.P.

 

By: Whitney Equity Partners V, LLC, its General Partner

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Daniel J. O'Brien

 

 

Daniel J. O'Brien

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

WHITNEY PRIVATE DEBT FUND, L.P.

 

By: Whitney Private Debt GP, L.L.C., its General Partner

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Daniel J. O'Brien

 

 

Daniel J. O'Brien

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

WHITNEY EQUITY PARTNERS V, LLC

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Daniel J. O'Brien

 

 

Daniel J. O'Brien

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

WHITNEY PRIVATE DEBT GP, L.L.C.

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Daniel J. O'Brien

 

 

Daniel J. O'Brien

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

Prairie Fire Capital, LLC

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Daniel J. O'Brien

 

 

Daniel J. O'Brien

Manager

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Peter M. Castleman __________________________

Peter M. Castleman

 

 

 

/s/ Daniel J. O'Brien ____________________________

Daniel J. O'Brien

 

 

 

/s/ Michael R. Stone____________________________

Michael R. Stone

 

 

 

The Michael and Karen Stone Family Foundation, Inc.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Michael R. Stone

 

 

Michael R. Stone

Sole Director and President

 

 

 

Exhibit X

 

 

 

March 26, 2007

 

Whitney V, L.P.

J.H. Whitney & Co.

130 Main Street

New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

The undersigned understands that Whitney V, L.P. and/or one or more of its affiliates ("Whitney") is proposing to create a newly formed entity ("NewCo") in order to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Herbalife, Ltd. (the "Company") (such acquisition, the "Transaction"). As part of the Transaction, I understand that Whitney is prepared to provide all qualified members of the Company's Chairman's Club, if permitted in the countries in which they live, with an opportunity to make an investment in the same securities Whitney principals will be acquiring in NewCo (the "Investment").

 

I am pleased to confirm my interest in investing in NewCo in an amount up to U.S. $6,000,000.00. You and I understand and agree that this is a non-binding expression of interest and that it does not create any commitment or obligation regarding making an Investment. My willingness to invest in NewCo would be subject, among other things, to the ability of eligible President's Team members to also make an investment in NewCo, if the Transaction proceeds and such investment is legally permitted.

 

While I believe that the Transaction is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders, you understand that my potential participation in the Transaction is on a non-exclusive basis. Accordingly, if the Company were to pursue a sale transaction with any other person, I would be free to participate in the other transaction.

 

This letter does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor shall there be a sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any jurisdiction, or pursuant to a valid exemption therefrom. I understand that you are not making an offer of securities that can be accepted. Only the execution and delivery of definitive documentation relating to the Investment shall result in any binding or enforceable obligation of any party relating to the Investment, subject to the terms set forth therein.

 

 

I look forward to working with you on this Transaction.

 

Sincerely,

 

/s/ Enrique Javier Valera Barrios

Name: Enrique Javier Valera Barrios

 

 

Acknowledged:

 

WHITNEY V, L.P.

By: Whitney Equity Partners V, LLC

its General Partner

 

By:

/s/ Ransom A. Langford  

 

Name:

Ransom A. Langford

 

Title:

Attorney-in-fact

 

 

Notice to Residents of Mexico

 

THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY ARE NOT AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED IN THE NATIONAL SECURITIES REGISTRY (REGISTRO NACIONAL DE VALORES) MAINTAINED BY THE MEXICAN BANKING AND SECURITIES COMMISSION (COMISIÓN NACIONAL BANCARIA Y DE VALORES). THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE PUBLICLY OFFERED OR SOLD IN MEXICO. IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION, YOU SHOULD RELY ON YOUR OWN REVIEW AND EXAMINATION OF NEWCO. THESE SECURITIES ARE NOT BEING OFFERED AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED NOR ACQUIRED WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit Y

 

 

March 26, 2007

 

Whitney V, L.P.

J.H. Whitney & Co.

130 Main Street

New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

The undersigned understands that Whitney V, L.P. and/or one or more of its affiliates ("Whitney") is proposing to create a newly formed entity ("NewCo") in order to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Herbalife, Ltd. (the "Company") (such acquisition, the "Transaction"). As part of the Transaction, I understand that Whitney is prepared to provide all qualified members of the Company's Chairman's Club, if permitted in the countries in which they live, with an opportunity to make an investment in the same securities Whitney principals will be acquiring in NewCo (the "Investment").

 

I am pleased to confirm my interest in investing in NewCo in an amount up to U.S. $3,000,000.00. You and I understand and agree that this is a non-binding expression of interest and that it does not create any commitment or obligation regarding making an Investment. My willingness to invest in NewCo would be subject, among other things, to the ability of eligible President's Team members to also make an investment in NewCo, if the Transaction proceeds and such investment is legally permitted.

 

While I believe that the Transaction is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders, you understand that my potential participation in the Transaction is on a non-exclusive basis. Accordingly, if the Company were to pursue a sale transaction with any other person, I would be free to participate in the other transaction.

 

This letter does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor shall there be a sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any jurisdiction, or pursuant to a valid exemption therefrom. I understand that you are not making an offer of securities that can be accepted. Only the execution and delivery of definitive documentation relating to the Investment shall result in any binding or enforceable obligation of any party relating to the Investment, subject to the terms set forth therein.

 

 

I look forward to working with you on this Transaction.

 

Sincerely,

 

/s/ Arie Baratz

Name: Arie Baratz

 

Acknowledged:

 

WHITNEY V, L.P.

By: Whitney Equity Partners V, LLC

its General Partner

 

By: /s/ Ransom A. Langford

 

Name:

Ransom A. Langford

 

Title:

Attorney-in-fact

 

 

 

Exhibit Z

 

 

March 26, 2007

 

Whitney V, L.P.

J.H. Whitney & Co.

130 Main Street

New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

The undersigned understands that Whitney V, L.P. and/or one or more of its affiliates ("Whitney") is proposing to create a newly formed entity ("NewCo") in order to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Herbalife, Ltd. (the "Company") (such acquisition, the "Transaction"). As part of the Transaction, I understand that Whitney is prepared to provide all qualified members of the Company's Chairman's Club, if permitted in the countries in which they live, with an opportunity to make an investment in the same securities Whitney principals will be acquiring in NewCo (the "Investment").

 

I am pleased to confirm my interest in investing in NewCo in an amount up to U.S. $400,000.00. You and I understand and agree that this is a non-binding expression of interest and that it does not create any commitment or obligation regarding making an Investment. My willingness to invest in NewCo would be subject, among other things, to the ability of eligible President's Team members to also make an investment in NewCo, if the Transaction proceeds and such investment is legally permitted.

 

While I believe that the Transaction is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders, you understand that my potential participation in the Transaction is on a non-exclusive basis. Accordingly, if the Company were to pursue a sale transaction with any other person, I would be free to participate in the other transaction.

 

This letter does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor shall there be a sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any jurisdiction, or pursuant to a valid exemption therefrom. I understand that you are not making an offer of securities that can be accepted. Only the execution and delivery of definitive documentation relating to the Investment shall result in any binding or enforceable obligation of any party relating to the Investment, subject to the terms set forth therein.

 

 

I look forward to working with you on this Transaction.

 

Sincerely,

 

/s/ Juan Jose Najera Diaz

Name: Juan Jose Najera Diaz

 

Acknowledged:

 

WHITNEY V, L.P.

By: Whitney Equity Partners V, LLC

its General Partner

 

By: /s/ Ransom A. Langford

 

Name:

Ransom A. Langford

 

Title:

Attorney-in-fact

 

 

 

Notice to Residents of Mexico

 

THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY ARE NOT AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED IN THE NATIONAL SECURITIES REGISTRY (REGISTRO NACIONAL DE VALORES) MAINTAINED BY THE MEXICAN BANKING AND SECURITIES COMMISSION (COMISIÓN NACIONAL BANCARIA Y DE VALORES). THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE PUBLICLY OFFERED OR SOLD IN MEXICO. IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION, YOU SHOULD RELY ON YOUR OWN REVIEW AND EXAMINATION OF NEWCO. THESE SECURITIES ARE NOT BEING OFFERED AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED NOR ACQUIRED WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES.