Natrol Creates New Subsidiary

06/Nov/2002

Natrol, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTOL), a manufacturer and marketer of branded nutritional products, today announced the formation of a new division ö Tamsol, Inc. The division will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Natrol, said Natrol president and CEO, Elliott Balbert.

CHATSWORTH, Calif.- (BUSINESS WIRE) - Nov. 6, 2002 - Natrol, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTOL), a manufacturer and marketer of branded nutritional products, today announced the formation of a new division, Tamsol, Inc. The division will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Natrol, said Natrol president and CEO, Elliott Balbert.

"Tamsol, or Targeted Advertising & Marketing Solutions, will focus on building a base of direct-response clients and traditional advertisers, providing strategic media services," Balbert said. "Tamsol is uniquely positioned with specialized skills in direct-response advertising and sophisticated media-buying capabilities."

Tamsol will be run by Anthony and Lauren Raissen, the entrepreneur founders of the highly successful Breath Asure, Inc. Anthony will assume the position of President, bringing years of experience developing highly effective radio-personality-based advertising campaigns. Lauren has been appointed Tamsol's COO. As a CPA and the former President of Breath Asure, she guided the company to more than $30 million in revenues almost overnight.

"Tamsol will work closely with all of our other businesses to develop successful direct-to-consumer products and further develop the Natrol brand in order to strengthen our retail position," said Balbert. Anthony and Lauren added, "We are excited and we're looking forward to helping our clients expand and improve their sales and marketing results."


This release contains, within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, forward-looking statements that are based on management's beliefs and assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections. Many of the factors that will determine the Company's financial results are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and therefore actual results may differ materially. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Important factors and risks that may affect future results are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:
Tamsol, Inc., Chatsworth
Anthony Raissen, 818/739-6000, ext. 146