AL International Announces That Opus Research Group Has Completed Follow-Up Report on the Company

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AL International (Pink Sheets: JCOF) (www.alintjcof.com), a global direct marketer of lifestyle and nutritional products and gourmet fortified coffee, announces that Opus Research Group, an independent research firm, has completed a follow-up report on AL International. Opus Research Group initiated coverage of the company in February 2012 and published its initial report at that time.

“Combination of national and foreign direct marketing engine fueled by increasingly wide product line in rapidly growing Health & Wellness sector – all spearheaded by a unique niche in fortified coffee market – should grow revenues well beyond the $100 million mark.”

The new follow-up report, authored by Theodore J. Kim, CFA, FRM, provides an updated analysis of AL International’s business with new financial models based on the company’s recently reported growth. The report provides investors with an in-depth look at the company’s activities through the end of August 2012, which includes the impact of all news events and reported quarters. Mr. Kim’s introduction reads: “Combination of national and foreign direct marketing engine fueled by increasingly wide product line in rapidly growing Health & Wellness sector – all spearheaded by a unique niche in fortified coffee market – should grow revenues well beyond the $100 million mark.” View Opus’ full AL International follow-up report at the following link: http://opusgroupresearch.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/AL_International_Sept_12_Update_Report.pdf

About Youngevity® Essential Life Sciences

Youngevity Essential Life Sciences (www.Youngevity.com), headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a nutrition and lifestyle-related services company dedicated to promoting vibrant health and flourishing economics. Founded in 1997 by Drs. Joel Wallach, DVM, ND, and Ma Lan, MD, as AL Global, Inc., the company adopted the name Youngevity in 2006. Youngevity is the only network marketing company to have a qualified FDA Health Claim. Dr. Wallach’s work has been published in more than 70 peer-reviewed and referenced scientific journals and books. Youngevity is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AL International, Inc.

About CLR Roasters

CLR Roasters (www.cafelarica.com) was established in 2001 and is a wholly-owned a subsidiary of AL International. CLR Roasters produces coffees under its own Cafe LaRica brand, as well as under a variety of private labels through major national sales outlets and to major customers. It also produces a unique line of coffees with health benefits under the JavaFit® brand.

About AL International

AL International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JCOF) (www.alintjcof.com) is a fast-growing, innovative, multi-dimensional company that offers a wide range of consumer products and services, primarily through person-to-person selling relationships that comprise a “network of networks.” The company also is a vertically integrated producer of the finest coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels. AL International was formed after the merger of Youngevity Essential Life Sciences (www.youngevity.com) and Javalution Coffee Company in the summer of 2011.

About Opus Group Research, a Subsidiary of Opus Group Financial, LLC

Opus Group Financial is an independent, privately owned, investment research and advisory firm committed to providing in-depth unbiased research, financial advice and execution of development services to private, micro and small-cap companies. We are committed to producing objective, high-quality equity research for the benefit of companies and shareholders wanting professionally written research reports available to the marketplace for both individual and institutional investors.

Disclaimer

AL International is providing the Opus Group Research report as an information tool to interested parties. AL International did not prepare the accompanying research report and takes no responsibility for the report’s content.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release includes forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar expressions. These statements are based upon current beliefs, expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and include statements relating to our business plan and growth strategy through acquisition. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements include, among others, the ability to implement our business plan and growth strategy through acquisition and the continued growth of our distributor base. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release based on new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.