HONG KONG, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced its partnership with ComfyUI, one of the world's most popular free, open–source, node–based visual AI platform for generative content creation. Through this collaboration, ComfyUI integrates Tencent HY 3D Global as its native Partner Nodes, enabling millions of creators worldwide to seamlessly incorporate advanced 3D generation workflows into their pipelines.
ComfyUI is recognized as the leading open–source platform for image, video and 3D AI models, with more than 105,000 GitHub stars, 60,000 custom nodes, and adoption by professional studios across industries. Its visual workflow interface empowers creators to generate visual pipelines using open source and closed source models, making it one of the largest and most influential ecosystems for generative AI content creation globally.
By embedding Tencent HY 3D Global 3.0 APIs — spanning text–to–3D, image–to–3D, and sketch–to–3D generation — ComfyUI now enables creators to transform ideas and assets into high–quality 3D models directly within its workflow interface. The integration also introduces advanced features including 3D Parts Decomposition, allowing complex assets to be split into editable components; UV unwrapping, accelerating model preparation for texturing; and Smart Topology, which generates cleaner, production–ready meshes.
These advanced capabilities open new opportunities across product visualization, industrial design, and VFX and animation. Creators can transform product images into interactive 3D models, accelerate prototyping through sketch–to–3D workflows and 3D–print–ready part decomposition, and produce high–resolution assets with clean meshes and PBR materials.
Through this collaboration, Tencent HY 3D Global is established as a first–class 3D generation solution within the world's largest visual AI ecosystem, driving broader adoption and strengthening its global visibility.
Fred Sun, General Manager of Tencent Cloud Europe, said, "Partnering with ComfyUI marks a significant milestone in bringing Tencent HY 3D Global capabilities to the global open–source community. By embedding our advanced 3D APIs into one of the world's most widely adopted generative AI platform, we are expanding access to professional–grade 3D tools and accelerating innovation across industries. This collaboration reinforces Tencent Cloud's commitment to empowering creators, strengthening the AI ecosystem, and shaping the future of digital content creation worldwide."
Jo Zhang, Founding Member and Product Manager of ComfyUI, said, "ComfyUI has always been driven by a vision to enable creators everywhere to harness the full potential of generative AI. Through our partnership with Tencent Cloud, we can now offer Tencent HY 3D Global as a native capability, unlocking new possibilities for millions of users — from professional studios to the open–source community. Together, we are building the foundation for next–generation 3D workflows that will transform product design, entertainment, and digital experiences at a global scale."
About ComfyUI:
ComfyUI is the AI production engine for complete control over every model, every node, every step, every output. It's trusted by Netflix, Tencent, Ubisoft, and thousands of Enterprise creative teams and studios. With 4 million users, over 60,000 community developers, Comfy is by far the most popular AI workflow tool among creative professionals.
About Tencent Cloud:
Tencent Cloud, one of the world's leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.
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Tencent Cloud Partners with ComfyUI to Transform 3D Workflows in Open-Source AI
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Transaction accelerates Herbalife and Cristiano Ronaldo's commitment to scale personalized nutrition and wellness globally
HONG KONG , March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF), a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, today announced an agreement to acquire certain assets from Bioniq, a UK-based personalized supplements company focused on making health more accessible and actionable. The transaction advances Herbalife's vision of becoming a technology-enabled, data-driven health and wellness platform.
"The future of health and wellness is becoming more personalized and informed by data," said Herbalife Chief Executive Officer, Stephan Gratziani. "By combining Bioniq's personalized supplement technology with Pro2col and the power of our global distributor network, we are expanding our ability to deliver personalized wellness at global scale."
Bioniq develops personalized supplement formulas using its patented product personalization engine, an individual's health background, and a proprietary database of biomarkers. Bioniq's personalized supplement formulations are designed for a broad range of individuals, from everyday wellness consumers to elite athletes, including Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bioniq will complement Herbalife's prior acquisitions of Pro2col and Link BioSciences by enabling Herbalife to offer a broader range of personalized nutritional supplements across multiple delivery formats. Combining Bioniq's offering with Herbalife's global manufacturing expertise will enable the Company to expand personalized nutrition at scale and speed.
"I founded Bioniq in 2019 with a vision to help people optimize their wellbeing through a science-driven approach to nutrition that incorporates biomarker and lifestyle data," said Vadim Fedotov, Founder and President of Bioniq. "I am excited to join Herbalife with its global distributor network and commitment to advancing wellness at scale."
As a long-time global nutrition partner of Herbalife and Bioniq shareholder, Cristiano Ronaldo shares Herbalife's vision to accelerate the availability of personalized nutritional supplements at scale through its global distributor network.
"Throughout my career, biometrics and personalized nutrition have been central to helping me perform and compete at the highest level. As a longtime Herbalife and Bioniq user, I've experienced firsthand how a tailored approach to nutrition can help optimize performance," said Cristiano Ronaldo. "I'm delighted to see Bioniq's personalized supplements become part of Herbalife's expanding access to nutritional supplements, helping people take a more informed approach to their health, wellness and performance."
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The $55 million purchase price will be paid over five years, including an initial payment of $10 million at closing. In addition, the transaction value includes up to $95 million of contingent payments based on future performance.
As part of the transaction, Herbalife also obtained a call option to acquire Bioniq LAB, a separate platform focused on small molecules and peptides. The call option provides Herbalife with strategic flexibility to evaluate potential longer-term opportunities in this area in a disciplined and capital-efficient manner.
Bioniq's personalized nutritional supplements are expected to be offered later this year through Herbalife independent distributors for customers in select countries in Europe and the United States, with additional markets to follow.
For more information, visit www.herbalife.com.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a premier health and wellness company, community and platform that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in more than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live their best life.
For more information, visit https://ir.herbalife.com.
About Bioniq
Bioniq, launched in 2019 in London, UK, is an industry leader in offering personalized supplements based on personal questionnaires and blood test data. Shipping globally and utilizing one of the largest personalized nutrition databases, Bioniq has created unique formulas for hundreds of thousands of users that incorporate components and dosages tailor-made to each individual's nutrient deficiencies.
For more information, visit: https://www.bioniq.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management, including for future operations, capital expenditures, or share repurchases; any statements concerning proposed new products, services, or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief or expectation; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing or other future events. Forward-looking statements may include, among others, the words "may," "will," "estimate," "intend," "continue," "believe," "expect," "anticipate" or any other similar words.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results or outcomes could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in or implied by our forward-looking statements include the following:
- the potential impacts of current global economic conditions, including inflation, unfavorable foreign exchange rate fluctuations, and tariffs or retaliatory tariffs, on us; our Members, customers, and supply chain; and the world economy;
- our ability to attract and retain Members;
- our relationship with, and our ability to influence the actions of, our Members;
- our noncompliance with, or improper action by our employees or Members in violation of, applicable U.S. and foreign laws, rules, and regulations;
- adverse publicity associated with our Company or the direct-selling industry, including our ability to comfort the marketplace and regulators regarding our compliance with applicable laws;
- changing consumer preferences and demands and evolving industry standards, including with respect to climate change, sustainability, and other environmental, social, and governance matters;
- the competitive nature of our business and industry;
- legal and regulatory matters, including regulatory actions concerning, or legal challenges to, our products or network marketing program and product liability claims;
- the Consent Order entered into with the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, the effects thereof and any failure to comply therewith;
- risks associated with operating internationally and in China;
- our ability to execute our growth and other strategic initiatives (such as restructuring efforts, increased market penetration in existing markets, and personalized product and related technology initiatives);
- the effectiveness and acceptance of new technology-driven initiatives;
- any material disruption to our business caused by natural disasters, other catastrophic events, acts of war or terrorism, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, cybersecurity incidents, pandemics, and/or other acts by third parties;
- our ability to adequately source ingredients, packaging materials, and other raw materials and manufacture and distribute our products;
- our reliance on our information technology infrastructure, and our ability to successfully develop, deploy, and integrate artificial intelligence into our business;
- noncompliance by us or our Members with any privacy, artificial intelligence and data protection laws, rules, or regulations or any security breach involving the misappropriation, loss, or other unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information;
- contractual limitations on our ability to expand or change our direct-selling business model;
- the sufficiency of our trademarks and other intellectual property;
- product concentration;
- our reliance upon, or the loss or departure of any member of, our senior management team;
- our ability to integrate and capitalize on acquisition transactions;
- restrictions imposed by covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness;
- risks related to our convertible notes;
- changes in, and uncertainties relating to, the application of transfer pricing, income tax, customs duties, value added taxes, and other tax laws, treaties, and regulations, or their interpretation;
- our incorporation under the laws of the Cayman Islands; and
- share price volatility related to, among other things, speculative trading and certain traders shorting our common shares.
Additional factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2026, including under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and in our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes included therein. In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future.
Forward-looking statements made in this release speak only as of the date hereof. We do not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Media Contact:
Miguel Lopez-Najera
Director, Global Corporate Communications
miguellope@herbalife.com
Investor Contact:
Erin Banyas
Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
erinba@herbalife.com
Transaction accelerates Herbalife and Cristiano Ronaldo's commitment to scale personalized nutrition and wellness globally
HONG KONG , March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF), a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, today announced an agreement to acquire certain assets from Bioniq, a UK-based personalized supplements company focused on making health more accessible and actionable. The transaction advances Herbalife's vision of becoming a technology-enabled, data-driven health and wellness platform.
"The future of health and wellness is becoming more personalized and informed by data," said Herbalife Chief Executive Officer, Stephan Gratziani. "By combining Bioniq's personalized supplement technology with Pro2col and the power of our global distributor network, we are expanding our ability to deliver personalized wellness at global scale."
Bioniq develops personalized supplement formulas using its patented product personalization engine, an individual's health background, and a proprietary database of biomarkers. Bioniq's personalized supplement formulations are designed for a broad range of individuals, from everyday wellness consumers to elite athletes, including Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bioniq will complement Herbalife's prior acquisitions of Pro2col and Link BioSciences by enabling Herbalife to offer a broader range of personalized nutritional supplements across multiple delivery formats. Combining Bioniq's offering with Herbalife's global manufacturing expertise will enable the Company to expand personalized nutrition at scale and speed.
"I founded Bioniq in 2019 with a vision to help people optimize their wellbeing through a science-driven approach to nutrition that incorporates biomarker and lifestyle data," said Vadim Fedotov, Founder and President of Bioniq. "I am excited to join Herbalife with its global distributor network and commitment to advancing wellness at scale."
As a long-time global nutrition partner of Herbalife and Bioniq shareholder, Cristiano Ronaldo shares Herbalife's vision to accelerate the availability of personalized nutritional supplements at scale through its global distributor network.
"Throughout my career, biometrics and personalized nutrition have been central to helping me perform and compete at the highest level. As a longtime Herbalife and Bioniq user, I've experienced firsthand how a tailored approach to nutrition can help optimize performance," said Cristiano Ronaldo. "I'm delighted to see Bioniq's personalized supplements become part of Herbalife's expanding access to nutritional supplements, helping people take a more informed approach to their health, wellness and performance."
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The $55 million purchase price will be paid over five years, including an initial payment of $10 million at closing. In addition, the transaction value includes up to $95 million of contingent payments based on future performance.
As part of the transaction, Herbalife also obtained a call option to acquire Bioniq LAB, a separate platform focused on small molecules and peptides. The call option provides Herbalife with strategic flexibility to evaluate potential longer-term opportunities in this area in a disciplined and capital-efficient manner.
Bioniq's personalized nutritional supplements are expected to be offered later this year through Herbalife independent distributors for customers in select countries in Europe and the United States, with additional markets to follow.
For more information, visit www.herbalife.com.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a premier health and wellness company, community and platform that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in more than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live their best life.
For more information, visit https://ir.herbalife.com.
About Bioniq
Bioniq, launched in 2019 in London, UK, is an industry leader in offering personalized supplements based on personal questionnaires and blood test data. Shipping globally and utilizing one of the largest personalized nutrition databases, Bioniq has created unique formulas for hundreds of thousands of users that incorporate components and dosages tailor-made to each individual's nutrient deficiencies.
For more information, visit: https://www.bioniq.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management, including for future operations, capital expenditures, or share repurchases; any statements concerning proposed new products, services, or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief or expectation; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing or other future events. Forward-looking statements may include, among others, the words "may," "will," "estimate," "intend," "continue," "believe," "expect," "anticipate" or any other similar words.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results or outcomes could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in or implied by our forward-looking statements include the following:
- the potential impacts of current global economic conditions, including inflation, unfavorable foreign exchange rate fluctuations, and tariffs or retaliatory tariffs, on us; our Members, customers, and supply chain; and the world economy;
- our ability to attract and retain Members;
- our relationship with, and our ability to influence the actions of, our Members;
- our noncompliance with, or improper action by our employees or Members in violation of, applicable U.S. and foreign laws, rules, and regulations;
- adverse publicity associated with our Company or the direct-selling industry, including our ability to comfort the marketplace and regulators regarding our compliance with applicable laws;
- changing consumer preferences and demands and evolving industry standards, including with respect to climate change, sustainability, and other environmental, social, and governance matters;
- the competitive nature of our business and industry;
- legal and regulatory matters, including regulatory actions concerning, or legal challenges to, our products or network marketing program and product liability claims;
- the Consent Order entered into with the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, the effects thereof and any failure to comply therewith;
- risks associated with operating internationally and in China;
- our ability to execute our growth and other strategic initiatives (such as restructuring efforts, increased market penetration in existing markets, and personalized product and related technology initiatives);
- the effectiveness and acceptance of new technology-driven initiatives;
- any material disruption to our business caused by natural disasters, other catastrophic events, acts of war or terrorism, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, cybersecurity incidents, pandemics, and/or other acts by third parties;
- our ability to adequately source ingredients, packaging materials, and other raw materials and manufacture and distribute our products;
- our reliance on our information technology infrastructure, and our ability to successfully develop, deploy, and integrate artificial intelligence into our business;
- noncompliance by us or our Members with any privacy, artificial intelligence and data protection laws, rules, or regulations or any security breach involving the misappropriation, loss, or other unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information;
- contractual limitations on our ability to expand or change our direct-selling business model;
- the sufficiency of our trademarks and other intellectual property;
- product concentration;
- our reliance upon, or the loss or departure of any member of, our senior management team;
- our ability to integrate and capitalize on acquisition transactions;
- restrictions imposed by covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness;
- risks related to our convertible notes;
- changes in, and uncertainties relating to, the application of transfer pricing, income tax, customs duties, value added taxes, and other tax laws, treaties, and regulations, or their interpretation;
- our incorporation under the laws of the Cayman Islands; and
- share price volatility related to, among other things, speculative trading and certain traders shorting our common shares.
Additional factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2026, including under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and in our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes included therein. In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future.
Forward-looking statements made in this release speak only as of the date hereof. We do not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Media Contact:
Miguel Lopez-Najera
Director, Global Corporate Communications
miguellope@herbalife.com
Investor Contact:
Erin Banyas
Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
erinba@herbalife.com
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Herbalife to Expand Its Personalized Nutritional Supplement Capabilities Through Planned Acquisition of Bioniq
