What Does Herbalife Ltd. (HLF)'s New Regulatory Language Really Mean?

What Does Herbalife Ltd. (HLF)'s New Regulatory Language Really Mean?  by Quoth The Raven

• Herbalife files Form 10-K yesterday, inclusive of brand new statements regarding FCPA and the FTC’s investigation of the company
• With the stock marked up after the company’s guide down for Q1 and FY16, it’s clear the market thinks this language is good news
• Company now seems to know what direction the FTC wants to go in. I disagree that this is good news (surprise!), and here’s my reasoning.

Let me start off by saying these comments about the company’s disclosure are not legal advice, they are not professional financial advice, and they are nothing more than my speculation after speaking with several legal minds last night and trying...