Weight Watchers - 10-Q quarterly report FY

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


[X]		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)




		OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 29, 2001

Commission File no 000-03389

WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Virginia		11-6040273









(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer




incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

175 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, New York 11797-2055

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:		(516) 390-1400

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes X No

The number of common shares outstanding as of October 31, 2001 was 22,401,500.

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS


Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1. Financial Statements
	Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
	Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
	Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 1. Legal Proceedings
	Item 2. Changes in Securities
	Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
	Item 4. Submission of Matters To a Vote of Security Holders
	Item 5. Other Information
	Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX


Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION	Page No.

Item 1. Financial Statements




Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 29, 2001 and as of December 30, 2000		2




Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 29, 2001 and October 28, 2000		3




Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 29, 2001 and October 28, 2000		4




Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Deficit, Parent Company Investment and Comprehensive Income for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, for the eight month period ended December 30, 2000, and for the fiscal year ended April 29, 2000		5




Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 29, 2001 and October 28, 2000		6




Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements		7 – 21




Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		22 – 25




Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		26









Part II. OTHER INFORMATION		27 – 28









Item 1. Legal Proceedings




Item 2. Changes in Securities




Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities




Item 4. Submission of Matters To a Vote of Security Holders




Item 5. Other Information




Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES		2
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


				September 29,			December 30,
				2001			2000
				(Unaudited)
ASSETS




CURRENT ASSETS




	Cash and cash equivalents			$	37,904		$	44,501




	Receivables, net				17,103			14,678




	Notes receivable, current				2			2,106




	Inventories				19,131			15,044




	Prepaid expenses, other				14,004			17,111

		TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS			88,144			93,440




Property and equipment, net					9,650			8,145




Notes and other receivables, noncurrent					325			5,601




Goodwill, net					237,102			150,901




Trademarks and other intangible assets, net					6,851			6,648




Deferred income taxes					67,207			67,207




Deferred financing costs, other					14,170			14,275

		TOTAL ASSETS		$	423,449		$	346,217

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT




CURRENT LIABILITIES




	Portion of long-term debt due within one year			$	16,157		$	14,120




	Accounts payable				7,966			11,989




	Accrued liabilities				67,066			47,636




	Income taxes				15,529			3,660




	Deferred revenue				16,645			5,836

		TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES			123,363			83,241




Long-term debt					464,629			456,530




Deferred income taxes					3,070			3,107




Other					822			121

		TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER LIABILITIES			468,521			459,758




Redeemable preferred stock					25,621			25,996




Shareholders’ deficit




	Common stock, $0 par; 100,000 shares authorized; issued 23,800 shares at September 29, 2001 and December 30, 2000; outstanding 22,402 shares at September 29, 2001 and 23,800 shares at December 30, 2000				—			—




	Treasury stock, at cost, 1,398 shares at September 29, 2001				(26,572	)		—




	Accumulated deficit				(152,232	)		(216,507	)




	Accumulated other comprehensive loss				(15,252	)		(6,271	)

			TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT		(194,056	)		(222,778	)

		TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT		$	423,449		$	346,217

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


		Three Months Ended

			September 29,		October 28,
			2000		2001
		(Unaudited)





Revenues, net			$	144,064	$	107,582




Cost of revenues				65,949		56,057

	Gross profit			78,115		51,525




Marketing expenses				10,914		11,829




Selling, general and administrative expenses				16,222		12,048

	Operating income			50,979		27,648




Interest expense, net				14,643		13,844




Other expenses (income), net				10,077		(168	)

	Income before income taxes and minority interest			26,259		13,972




Provision for income taxes				10,133		3,050

	Income before minority interest			16,126		10,922




Minority interest				8		14

	Net income		$	16,118	$	10,908

Preferred stock dividends				375		375

	Net income available to common shareholders		$	15,743	$	10,533

Net income per share:




	Basic		$	0.69	$	0.44

	Diluted		$	0.68	$	0.44

Weighted average common shares outstanding:




	Basic			22,815		23,800

	Diluted			23,156		23,834

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES		4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


		Nine Months Ended

		September 29,		October 28,
		2001		2000
		(Unaudited)





Revenues, net		$	478,340	$	343,517




Cost of revenues			215,093		167,215

	Gross profit		263,247		176,302




Marketing expenses			51,483		37,119




Selling, general and administrative expenses			51,703		40,795

	Operating income		160,061		98,388




Interest expense, net			42,011		42,862




Other expenses (income), net			13,948		(6,762	)

	Income before income taxes and minority interest		104,102		62,288




Provision for income taxes			38,590		19,922

	Income before minority interest		65,512		42,366




Minority interest			78		240

	Net income	$	65,434	$	42,126

Preferred stock dividends			1,125		1,125

	Net income available to common shareholders	$	64,309	$	41,001

Net income per share:




	Basic	$	2.76	$	1.72

	Diluted	$	2.72	$	1.72

Weighted average common shares outstanding:




	Basic		23,327		23,800

	Diluted		23,678		23,810

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT,
PARENT COMPANY INVESTMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


																Accumulated
		Common Stock					Treasury Stock						Additional			Other						Parent
													Paid In			Comprehensive			Accumulated			Company’s
		Shares			Amount		Shares			Amount			Capital			Loss			Deficit			Investment			Total






	Balance at April 24, 1999		58,748																			$	248,948		$	248,948




Net Parent settlements																							(252,883	)		(252,883	)




Recapitalization and settlement of Parent Company investment			(34,948	)									$	(72,100	)	$	(12,764	)	$	(268,547	)		3,935			(349,476	)




Deferred tax asset														72,100												72,100




Comprehensive Income:




	Net income																			37,759						37,759




	Translation adjustment																10,311									10,311

	Total Comprehensive Income																									48,070

Preferred stock dividend																				(875	)					(875	)

	Balance at April 29, 2000		23,800			—		—			—			—			(2,453	)		(231,663	)		—			(234,116	)




Elimination of foreign subsidiaries one month reporting lag effective April 30, 2000																				1,137						1,137




Comprehensive income:




	Net Income																			15,019						15,019




	Translation adjustment																(3,818	)								(3,818	)

	Total Comprehensive Income																									11,201

Preferred stock dividend																				(1,000	)					(1,000	)

	Balance at December 30, 2000		23,800			—		—			—			—			(6,271	)		(216,507	)		—			(222,778	)




Comprehensive Income:




	Net Income																			65,434						65,434




	Translation adjustment																(2,904	)								(2,904	)




	Change in fair value of derivatives accounted for as hedges																(6,077	)								(6,077	)

	Total Comprehensive Income																									56,453

Preferred Stock Dividend																				(1,125	)					(1,125	)




Purchase of Treasury Stock								1,428		$	(27,132	)		—						—						(27,132	)




Sale of Treasury Stock								(30	)		560			—						(34	)					526

	Balance at September 29, 2001		23,800		$	—		1,398		$	(26,572	)	$	—		$	(15,252	)	$	(152,232	)	$	—		$	(194,056	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES		6
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


			Nine Months Ended

			September 29,			October 28,
			2001			2000
			(Unaudited)





		Cash provided by operating activities	$	120,234		$	50,093

Investing activities:




	Capital expenditures			(1,865	)		(2,223	)




	Advances to equity investment			(9,044	)		(8,500	)




	Acquisitions			(97,853	)		(2,400	)




	Other items, net			(1,896	)		(2,595	)

		Cash used for investing activities		(110,658	)		(15,718	)

Financing activities:




	Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings			(622	)		4,893




	Proceeds from borrowings			60,000			—




	Payment of dividends			(1,500	)		(879	)




	Payments of long-term debt			(46,774	)		(10,590	)




	Deferred financing costs			—			(165	)




	Net Parent advances			—			2,078




	Purchase of treasury stock			(27,132	)		—




	Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock			525			—

		Cash used for financing activities		(15,503	)		(4,663	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents				(670	)		(4,703	)




Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents				(6,597	)		25,009




Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period				44,501			34,446

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period			$	37,904		$	59,455

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES		7
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

1.		General

		The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”). The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and include amounts that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments. While all available information has been considered, actual amounts could differ from those estimates. The consolidated financial statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation. This report should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10K for the eight months ended December 30, 2000.

2.		Change in Fiscal Year

		The Company changed its fiscal year end from the last Saturday of April, to the Saturday closest to December 31st effective with the eight months commencing April 30, 2000.

		In the prior periods, in order to facilitate timely reporting, certain foreign subsidiaries ended their fiscal period one month prior to the Company’s fiscal period with no material impact on the consolidated financial statements. Effective April 30, 2000, the one month lag has been eliminated.

3.		Acquisitions

		On September 4, 2001, the Company completed the acquisition of Weight Watchers of Oregon, Inc., for an aggregate purchase price of $13,500. Substantially all of the purchase price in excess of the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The results of operations are included in the financial statements from the date of acquisition. The acquisition has been accounted for based on Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 and 142, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141”) and “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”), respectively. SFAS 141 requires that all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 be accounted for by the purchase method of accounting. SFAS 142 supercedes APB Opinion 17, “Intangible Assets”, and requires goodwill and other intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life to no longer be amortized; however, these assets must be reviewed at least annually for impairment. The Company will adopt SFAS 142 on December 30, 2001 for all business combinations completed prior to July 1, 2001. Management has not yet determined the impact of adoption on the financial position and results of operations of the Company.

		On January 16, 2001, the Company completed the acquisition of Weight Watchers’ franchised territories and certain business assets of Weighco Enterprises, Inc., Weighco of Northwest, Inc., and Weighco of Southwest, Inc. (“Weighco”), for an aggregate purchase price of $83,800 plus acquisition costs of approximately $600. The acquisition was financed through additional borrowings of $60,000 obtained pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated January 16, 2001, and cash from operations.

		The acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the results of operations are included in the financial statements from the date of the acquisition.


WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES		8
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

		Assets acquired include inventory ($1,158) and property and equipment ($1,801). The excess of investment over the net book value of assets acquired at the date of acquisition resulted in goodwill of $81,394.

		The following table presents unaudited pro forma financial information that reflects the consolidated results of operations of the Company and Weighco as if the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the respective periods. This pro forma information does not necessarily reflect the actual results that would have occurred, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results of operations of the consolidated companies.


		Pro Forma
		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended

		October 28,		October 28,
		2000		2000





Revenue		$	120,563	$	382,059




Net income		$	11,524	$	44,472




Per share information:




	Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.47	$	1.82

4.		Recapitalization

		On September 29, 1999, the Company entered into a recapitalization and stock purchase agreement (the “Transaction”) with its former parent, H.J. Heinz Company (“Heinz”). In connection with the Transaction, the Company effectuated a stock split of 58,747.6 shares for each share outstanding. The Company then redeemed 34,948 shares of common stock from Heinz for $349,500. The number of shares of the Company’s common stock that was authorized and outstanding prior to the Transaction has been adjusted to reflect the stock split. The $349,500 consisted of $324,500 of cash and $25,000 of the Company’s redeemable Series A Preferred Stock. After the redemption, Artal Luxembourgh S.A. purchased 94% of the Company’s remaining common stock from Heinz for $223,700. The recapitalization and stock purchase was financed through borrowings under credit facilities amounting to approximately $237,000 and the issuance of Senior Subordinated Notes amounting to $255,000, due 2009. The balance of the borrowings was utilized to refinance debt incurred prior to the Transaction relating to the transfer of ownership and acquisition of the minority interest in the Weight Watchers businesses that operate in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition of the minority interest resulted in approximately $15,900 of goodwill. In connection with the Transaction, the Company incurred approximately $8,300 in transaction costs and $15,900 in deferred financing costs. For U.S. Federal and State tax purposes, the Transaction is being treated as a taxable sale under Section 338(h)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended. As a result, for tax purposes, the Company recorded a step-up in the tax basis of net assets. For financial reporting purposes, a valuation allowance of approximately $72,100 was established against the corresponding deferred tax asset of $144,200. Management concluded, more


WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES		9
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

		likely than not, that the valuation allowance would not be utilized to reduce future tax payments. The Company will continue to monitor the need to maintain the valuation allowance in future periods.

5.		Earnings Per Share

		Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) computations are calculated utilizing the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted EPS includes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the effect of common stock equivalents. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS.


				Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended

				September 29,		October 28,		September 29,		October 28,
				2001		2000		2001		2000
Numerator:




	Net income			$	16,118	$	10,908	$	65,434	$	42,126




	Preferred stock dividends				375		375		1,125		1,125

		Numerator for basic EPS-income available to common shareholders		$	15,743	$	10,533	$	64,309	$	41,001

		Numerator for diluted EPS-income available to common shareholders		$	15,743	$	10,533	$	64,309	$	41,001

Denominator:




		Denominator for basic EPS-weighted-average shares			22,815		23,800		23,327		23,800




		Effect of dilutive securities:




			Stock options		341		34		351		10

		Denominator for diluted EPS-adjusted weighted-average shares			23,156		23,834		23,678		23,810

EPS:




		Basic EPS		$	0.69	$	0.44	$	2.76	$	1.72

		Diluted EPS		$	0.68	$	0.44	$	2.72	$	1.72

6.		Treasury Stock

		On April 18, 2001, the Company entered into a Put/Call Agreement with Heinz, pursuant to which Heinz acquired the right and option to sell during the period ending on or before May 15, 2002, and the Company acquired the right and option to purchase after that date and on or before August 15, 2002, 1,428 shares of the common stock of the Company owned by Heinz. During the nine months ended September 29, 2001, Heinz has sold all of its shares to the Company at fair value for an aggregate purchase price of $27,132, which was funded with cash from operations.


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

7.		Comprehensive Income

		Comprehensive income for the Company includes net income, the effects of foreign currency translation and changes in fair value of derivative instruments.

		Comprehensive income is as follows:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended

		September 29,			October 28,			September 29,			October 28,
		2001			2000			2001			2000
Net income		$	16,118		$	10,908		$	65,434		$	42,126




Foreign currency translation adjustment			950			(5,060	)		(2,904	)		(8,035	)




Change in fair value of derivatives




	Cumulative effect of the adoption of SFAS 133		—			—			(5,086	)		—




	Current period changes in fair value of derivatives		(511	)		—			(991	)		—

Comprehensive income		$	16,557		$	5,848		$	56,453		$	34,091

8.		Long-Term Debt

		In connection with the Transaction, the Company entered into a credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with The Bank of Nova Scotia, Credit Suisse First Boston and certain other lenders providing (i) a $75,000 term loan A facility (“Term Loan A”), (ii) a $75,000 term loan B facility (“Term Loan B”), (iii) an $87,000 transferable loan certificate (“TLC”) and (iv) a revolving credit facility with borrowings up to $30,000 (“Revolving Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility was amended and restated on January 16, 2001 to provide for an additional $50,000 in borrowings in connection with the acquisition of Weighco (see Note 3) as follows: (i) Term Loan A was increased by $15,000, (ii) the Revolving Credit Facility was increased by $15,000 to $45,000 and (iii) a new $20,000 term loan D facility (“Term Loan D”). Borrowings under the Credit Facility are paid quarterly and initially bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus (a) in the case of Term Loan A and the Revolving Credit Facility, 3.25% or, at the Company’s option, the alternate base rate, as defined, plus 2.25%, (b) in the case of Term Loan B and the TLC, 4.00% or, at the Company’s option, the alternate base rate plus 3.00% and (c) in the case of Term Loan D, 3.25% or, at the Company’s option, the alternate base rate plus 2.25%. At September 29, 2001, the interest rates were 5.46% for Term Loan A, 7.58% for Term Loan B, 7.58% for the TLC and 6.98% for Term Loan D. All assets of the Company collateralize the Credit Facility.

		In addition, as part of the Transaction, the Company issued $150,000 USD denominated and 100,000 EUR denominated principal amount of 13% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (the “Notes”) to qualified institutional buyers. At September 29, 2001, the 100,000 EUR notes translated into $91,150 USD denominated equivalent. The impact of the change in foreign exchange rates related to euro denominated debt are reflected in the income statement. Interest is payable on the Notes semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing April 1, 2000. The Company uses interest rate swaps and foreign currency forward contracts in association with its debt. The Notes are uncollateralized senior subordinated obligations of the Company, subordinated


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

		in right of payment to all existing and future senior indebtedness of the Company, including the Credit Facility. The notes are guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of the Company.

		The Credit Facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the Company’s ability to dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, or engage in certain transactions with affiliates and otherwise restrict the Company’s corporate activities. In addition, under the Credit Facility, the Company is required to comply with specified financial ratios and tests, including minimum fixed charge coverage and interest coverage ratios and maximum leverage ratios.

9.		Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

		Effective December 31, 2000, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and its related amendment, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 138, “Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”). These standards require that all derivative financial instruments be recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair value as either assets or liabilities. Changes in the fair value of derivatives will be recorded each period in earnings or accumulated other comprehensive loss, depending on whether a derivative is designated and effective as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction. Gains and losses on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss will be included in earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the hedged item. As of December 31, 2000, the adoption of these new standards resulted in an adjustment of $5,086 to accumulated other comprehensive loss.

		The Company enters into forward and swap contracts to hedge certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies in order to reduce the currency risk associated with fluctuating exchange rates. Such contracts are used primarily to hedge certain intercompany cash flows and for payments arising from certain foreign denominated obligations. In addition, the Company enters into interest rate swaps to hedge a substantial portion of its variable rate debt which are accounted for as cash flow hedges.

		As of September 29, 2001, losses of $991 for qualifying hedges, were reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. For the nine months ended September 29, 2001, the ineffective portion of changes in fair values of cash flow hedges was not material. In addition, fair value adjustments for non-qualifying hedges resulted in a reduction of net income of $1,200 for the nine months ended September 29, 2001. The Company does not anticipate any reclassification to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive loss within the next twelve months.

10.		WeightWatchers.com Note and Warrant Agreements

		On October 1, 2000, the Company amended its loan agreement with WeightWatchers.com, increasing the aggregate principal amount from $10,000 to $23,500. On that date, the unpaid principal and accumulated interest was rolled over into the new loan. The Company further amended the agreement on May 3, 2001 and on September 10, 2001, increasing the aggregate amount to $28,500 and $34,500, respectively. The principal amount may be advanced at any time or from time to time prior to July 31, 2003. The note bears interest at 13% per year, beginning on January 1, 2002, which interest shall be paid semi-annually starting on March 31, 2002. All principal outstanding under this note will be payable in six semi-annual installments, starting on March 31, 2004. The note may be prepaid at any time in whole or in part, without penalty. During the three month and nine month


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

		period ended September 29, 2001, the Company advanced WeightWatchers.com $1,200 and $9,044, respectively, pursuant to the note, which were classified in other expenses, net. As of September 29, 2001, $26,200 of principal was outstanding under this note.

		Under warrant agreements dated November 24, 1999, October 1, 2000, May 3, 2001, and September 10, 2001, the Company has received warrants to purchase an additional 6,395 shares of WeightWatchers.com’s common stock in connection with the loans that the Company has made to WeightWatchers.com under the note described above. These warrants will expire from November 24, 2009 to September 10, 2011 and may be exercised at a price of $7.14 per share of WeightWatchers.com’s common stock until their expiration. The exercise price and the number of shares of WeightWatchers.com’s common stock available for purchase upon exercise of the warrants may be adjusted from time to time upon the occurrence of certain events.

11.		Legal

		The Company is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings. The Company has had and continues to have disputes with the Company’s franchisees regarding, among other things, operations and revenue sharing, including the interpretation of franchise territories as they relate to the internet and mail-order products. In addition, due to the nature of its activities, the Company is, at times, subject to pending and threatened legal actions that arise out of the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, based in part upon advice of legal counsel, the disposition of all such matters will not have a material effect on the consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position of the Company.

12.		Income Taxes

		As a result of the Transaction, the Company has provided for a valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets. The determination of the net deferred tax assets deemed realizable was based on available historical evidence, and estimates of future taxable income. This amount may be subject to adjustment based on changes to those factors in future periods.

		The primary differences between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate are the valuation allowance and state income taxes. The effective tax rate for the three month and nine month period ended September 29, 2001 were 38.6% and 37.1%, respectively.

13.		Subsequent Events

		On October 29, 2001, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a 4.70536-for-one stock split to be effective concurrent with the effective date of the registration statement filed by the Company in connection with its initial public offering. In addition, the Company’s Articles of Incorporation will be amended to authorize the issuance of up to one billion shares of common stock, no par value, upon filing of the registration statement.

		Accordingly, earnings per share amounts, after giving retroactive effect to the stock split, are presented below for all of the per share amounts disclosed in the financial statements and the notes to the financial statements:


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


			Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended

			September 29,		October 28,		September 29,		October 28,
			2001		2000		2001		2000
Net income per common share (unaudited):




	Proforma:




		Basic	$	0.15	$	0.09	$	0.59	$	0.37




		Diluted	$	0.14	$	0.09	$	0.58	$	0.37




	Proforma (giving effect to the Weighco acquisition):




		Basic	$	0.15	$	0.10	$	0.59	$	0.39




		Diluted	$	0.14	$	0.10	$	0.58	$	0.39

14.		Guarantor Subsidiaries

		The Company’s payment obligations under the Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the following wholly-owned subsidiaries: 58 WW Food Corp.; Waist Watchers, Inc.; Weight Watchers Camps, Inc.; W.W. Camps and Spas, Inc.; Weight Watchers Direct, Inc.; W/W Twentyfirst Corporation; W.W. Weight Reduction Services, Inc.; W.W.I. European Services Ltd.; W.W. Inventory Service Corp.; Weight Watchers North America, Inc.; Weight Watchers UK Holdings Ltd.; Weight Watchers International Holdings Ltd.; Weight Watchers (U.K.) Limited; Weight Watchers (Exercise) Ltd.; Weight Watchers (Accessories & Publication) Ltd.; Weight Watchers (Food Products) Limited; Weight Watchers New Zealand Limited; Weight Watchers International Pty Limited; Fortuity Pty Ltd.; and Gutbusters Pty Ltd. (collectively, the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The obligations of each Guarantor Subsidiary under its guarantee of the Notes are subordinated to such subsidiary’s obligations under its guarantee of the new senior credit facility.

		Presented below is condensed consolidating financial information for Weight Watchers International, Inc. (“Parent Company”), the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (primarily companies incorporated in European countries other than the United Kingdom). In the Company’s opinion, separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries would not provide additional information that is material to investors. Therefore, the Guarantor Subsidiaries are combined in the presentation below.

		Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the Parent Company on the equity method of accounting. Earnings of subsidiaries are, therefore, reflected in the Parent Company’s investments in subsidiaries’ accounts. The elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.


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SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2001
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


									Non-
			Parent			Guarantor			Guarantor
			Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated

ASSETS




CURRENT ASSETS




	Cash and cash equivalents		$	15,457		$	11,522		$	10,925	$	—		$	37,904




	Receivables, net			5,108			9,456			2,539		—			17,103




	Notes receivable, current			—			—			2		—			2




	Inventories			—			15,179			3,952		—			19,131




	Prepaid expenses, other			553			11,902			1,549		—			14,004




	Intercompany (payables) receivables			(1,272	)		(8,088	)		9,360		—			—

		TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS		19,846			39,971			28,327		—			88,144




Investment in consolidated subsidiaries				230,672			—			—		(230,672	)		—




Property and equipment, net				1,116			7,408			1,126		—			9,650




Notes and other receivables, noncurrent				325			—			—		—			325




Goodwill, net				27,168			209,256			678		—			237,102




Trademarks and other intangible assets, net				909			5,929			13		—			6,851




Deferred income taxes				(44,713	)		111,920			—		—			67,207




Deferred financing costs, other				13,348			(560	)		1,382		—			14,170

		TOTAL ASSETS	$	248,671		$	373,924		$	31,526	$	(230,672	)	$	423,449

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY




CURRENT LIABILITIES




	Portion of long-term debt due within one year		$	15,321		$	836		$	—	$	—		$	16,157




	Accounts payable			214			5,014			2,738		—			7,966




	Accrued liabilities			30,973			28,708			7,385		—			67,066




	Income taxes			(15,031	)		27,874			2,686		—			15,529




	Deferred revenue			—			15,660			985		—			16,645

		TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES		31,477			78,092			13,794		—			123,363




	Long-term debt			383,148			81,481			—		—			464,629




	Deferred income taxes			2,481			—			589		—			3,070




	Other			—			700			122		—			822

		TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER LIABILITIES		385,629			82,181			711		—			468,521




	Redeemable preferred stock			25,621			—			—		—			25,621




	Shareholders’ (deficit) equity			(194,056	)		213,651			17,021		(230,672	)		(194,056	)

		TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY	$	248,671		$	373,924		$	31,526	$	(230,672	)	$	423,449

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 30, 2000
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


									Non-
			Parent			Guarantor			Guarantor
			Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated

ASSETS




CURRENT ASSETS




	Cash and cash equivalents		$	26,699		$	11,191		$	6,611	$	—		$	44,501




	Receivables, net			7,390			5,941			1,347		—			14,678




	Notes receivable, current			2,104			—			2		—			2,106




	Inventories			—			11,867			3,177		—			15,044




	Prepaid expenses, other			9,171			5,611			2,329		—			17,111




	Intercompany (payables) receivables			(10,921	)		3,147			7,774		—			—

		TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS		34,443			37,757			21,240		—			93,440




Investment in consolidated subsidiaries				175,876			—			—		(175,876	)		—




Property and equipment, net				1,272			5,679			1,194		—			8,145




Notes and other receivables, noncurrent				5,601			—			—		—			5,601




Goodwill, net				28,367			121,814			720		—			150,901




Trademarks and other intangible assets, net				1,876			4,761			11		—			6,648




Deferred income taxes				(44,713	)		111,920			—		—			67,207




Deferred financing costs, other				13,676			271			328		—			14,275

		TOTAL ASSETS	$	216,398		$	282,202		$	23,493	$	(175,876	)	$	346,217

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY




CURRENT LIABILITIES




	Portion of long-term debt due within one year		$	13,250		$	870		$	—	$	—		$	14,120




	Accounts payable			932			8,379			2,678		—			11,989




	Accrued liabilities			23,787			17,151			6,698		—			47,636




	Income taxes			1,677			(414	)		2,397		—			3,660




	Deferred revenue			—			4,843			993		—			5,836

		TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES		39,646			30,829			12,766		—			83,241




	Long-term debt			371,053			85,477			—		—			456,530




	Deferred income taxes			2,481			—			626		—			3,107




	Other			—			—			121		—			121

		TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER LIABILITIES		373,534			85,477			747		—			459,758




	Redeemable preferred stock			25,996			—			—		—			25,996




	Shareholders’ (deficit) equity			(222,778	)		165,896			9,980		(175,876	)		(222,778	)

		TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY	$	216,398		$	282,202		$	23,493	$	(175,876	)		346,217

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2001
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


								Non-
		Parent			Guarantor			Guarantor
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated






Revenues, net		$	675		$	123,072		$	20,317		$	—		$	144,064




Cost of revenues			112			54,446			11,391			—			65,949

	Gross profit		563			68,626			8,926			—			78,115




Marketing expenses			—			9,064			1,850			—			10,914




Selling, general and administrative expenses			4,838			8,949			2,435			—			16,222

	Operating (loss) income		(4,275	)		50,613			4,641			—			50,979




Interest expense (income), net			10,925			3,911			(193	)		—			14,643




Other expenses, net			8,575			1,497			5			—			10,077




Equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries			26,212			—			—			(26,212	)		—




Franchise commission income (loss)			11,492			(10,395	)		(1,097	)		—			—

	Income before income taxes and minority interest		13,929			34,810			3,732			(26,212	)		26,259




(Benefit from) provision for income taxes			(2,189	)		11,792			530			—			10,133

	Income before minority interest		16,118			23,018			3,202			(26,212	)		16,126




Minority interest			—			—			8			—			8

	Net income	$	16,118		$	23,018		$	3,194		$	(26,212	)	$	16,118

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 28, 2000
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


								Non-
		Parent			Guarantor			Guarantor
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated

Revenues, net		$	8,187		$	77,682		$	21,713		$	—		$	107,582




Cost of revenues			4,174			39,492			12,391			—			56,057

	Gross profit		4,013			38,190			9,322			—			51,525




Marketing expenses			1,328			7,669			2,832			—			11,829




Selling, general and administrative expenses			5,074			4,855			2,119			—			12,048

	Operating (loss) income		(2,389	)		25,666			4,371			—			27,648




Interest expense (income), net			9,137			4,745			(38	)		—			13,844




Other (income) expenses, net			(628	)		451			9			—			(168	)




Equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries			20,145			—			—			(20,145	)		—




Franchise commission income (loss)			3,101			(2,285	)		(816	)		—			—

	Income before income taxes and minority interest		12,348			18,185			3,584			(20,145	)		13,972




Provision for income taxes			1,440			87			1,523			—			3,050

	Income before minority interest		10,908			18,098			2,061			(20,145	)		10,922




Minority interest			—			—			14			—			14

	Net income	$	10,908		$	18,098		$	2,047		$	(20,145	)	$	10,908

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2001
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


								Non-
		Parent			Guarantor			Guarantor
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated






Revenues, net		$	3,505		$	400,426		$	74,409		$	—		$	478,340




Cost of revenues			675			174,329			40,089			—			215,093

	Gross profit		2,830			226,097			34,320			—			263,247




Marketing expenses			—			42,833			8,650			—			51,483




Selling, general and administrative expenses			14,507			29,878			7,318			—			51,703

	Operating (loss) income		(11,677	)		153,386			18,352			—			160,061




Interest expense (income), net			29,844			12,720			(553	)		—			42,011




Other expenses, net			9,753			4,174			21			—			13,948




Equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries			79,405			—			—			(79,405	)		—




Franchise commission income (loss)			37,828			(33,352	)		(4,476	)		—			—

	Income before income taxes and minority interest		65,959			103,140			14,408			(79,405	)		104,102




Provision for income taxes			525			33,643			4,422			—			38,590

	Income before minority interest		65,434			69,497			9,986			(79,405	)		65,512




Minority interest			—			—			78			—			78

	Net income	$	65,434		$	69,497		$	9,908		$	(79,405	)	$	65,434

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES		19
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 28, 2000
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


								Non-
		Parent			Guarantor			Guarantor
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated






Revenues, net		$	25,836		$	261,398		$	56,283		$	—		$	343,517




Cost of revenues			6,549			127,449			33,217			—			167,215

	Gross profit		19,287			133,949			23,066			—			176,302




Marketing expenses			3,231			27,700			6,188			—			37,119




Selling, general and administrative expenses			20,097			14,907			5,791			—			40,795

	Operating (loss) income		(4,041	)		91,342			11,087			—			98,388




Interest expense (income), net			30,328			12,659			(125	)		—			42,862




Other (income) expenses, net			(6,757	)		(33	)		28			—			(6,762	)




Equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries			47,535			—			—			(47,535	)		—




Franchise commission income (loss)			20,201			(17,411	)		(2,790	)		—			—

	Income before income taxes and minority interest		40,124			61,305			8,394			(47,535	)		62,288




(Benefit from) provision for income taxes			(2,002	)		18,468			3,456			—			19,922

	Income before minority interest		42,126			42,837			4,938			(47,535	)		42,366




Minority interest			—			—			240			—			240

	Net income	$	42,126		$	42,837		$	4,698		$	(47,535	)	$	42,126

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES		20
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2001
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


								Non-
		Parent			Guarantor			Guarantor
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated






	Cash provided by operating activities	$	67,521		$	124,702		$	7,416		$	(79,405	)	$	120,234

Investing activities:




	Capital expenditures		(80	)		(1,359	)		(426	)		—			(1,865	)




	Advances to equity investment		(9,044	)		—			—			—			(9,044	)




	Acquisition		—			(97,853	)		—			—			(97,853	)




	Other items, net		(576	)		(1,240	)		(80	)		—			(1,896	)

	Cash used for investing activities		(9,700	)		(100,452	)		(506	)		—			(110,658	)

Financing activities:




	Net decrease in short-term borrowings		(566	)		(56	)		—			—			(622	)




	Parent company investment in subsidiaries		(54,796	)		—			—			54,796			—




	Proceeds from borrowings		60,000			—			—			—			60,000




	Payment of dividends		(1,500	)		(19,396	)		(3,258	)		22,654			(1,500	)




	Payments on long-term debt		(42,744	)		(4,030	)		—			—			(46,774	)




	Net parent advances		—			—			986			(986	)		—




	Purchase of treasury stock		(27,132	)		—			—			—			(27,132	)




	Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock		525			—			—			—			525

	Cash used for financing activities		(66,213	)		(23,482	)		(2,272	)		76,464			(15,503	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(2,850	)		(437	)		(324	)		2,941			(670	)




Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents			(11,242	)		331			4,314			—			(6,597	)




Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			26,699			11,191			6,611			—			44,501

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	15,457		$	11,522		$	10,925		$	—		$	37,904

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 28, 2000
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


									Non-
			Parent			Guarantor			Guarantor
			Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated






		Cash provided by operating activities	$	77,713		$	12,478		$	8,574		$	(48,672	)	$	50,093

Investing activities:




	Capital expenditures			(430	)		(1,259	)		(534	)		—			(2,223	)




	Advances to equity investment			(8,500	)		—			—			—			(8,500	)




	Acquisition of minority interest			(2,400	)		—			—			—			(2,400	)




	Other items, net			(2,003	)		(681	)		89			—			(2,595	)

		Cash used for investing activities		(13,333	)		(1,940	)		(445	)		—			(15,718	)

Financing activities:




	Net increase in short-term borrowings			394			4,499			—			—			4,893




	Parent company investment in subsidiaries			(36,099	)		—			—			36,099			—




	Payment of dividends			(879	)		(4,355	)		(1,603	)		5,958			(879	)




	Payments on long-term debt			(9,937	)		(653	)		—			—			(10,590	)




	Deferred financing costs			(165	)		—			—			—			(165	)




	Net Parent advances			2,084			—			1,378			(1,384	)		2,078

		Cash used for financing activities		(44,602	)		(509	)		(225	)		40,673			(4,663	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents				(7,962	)		(3,267	)		(1,473	)		7,999			(4,703	)




Net increase in cash and cash equivalents				11,816			6,762			6,431			—			25,009




Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year				3,880			21,847			8,719			—			34,446

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year			$	15,696		$	28,609		$	15,150		$	—		$	59,455

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES		22
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of the three months ended September 29, 2001 to the three months ended October 28, 2000

The comparison of the three months ended October 28, 2000, is, in the opinion of management, the available period most comparable to the three months ended September 29, 2001.

Net revenues were $144.1 million for the three months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of $36.5 million or 33.9% from $107.6 million for the three months ended October 28, 2000. Of the $36.5 million increase, $27.7 million was attributable to domestic company-owned classroom meeting fees, and $9.9 million to total product sales. These increases were offset by decreases of $0.4 million from international company-owned classroom meeting fees, $0.4 million from franchise royalties, and $0.3 million from royalties from licensing, publications and other. Pro forma for the acquisition of Weighco, net revenues for the three months ended October 28, 2000, were $120.6 million.

Domestic company-owned classroom meeting fees were $64.4 million for the three months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 75.5% from $36.7 million for the three months ended October 28, 2000. Domestic company-owned classroom meeting fees increased due to growth in member attendance and benefited from the inclusion of Weighco in the current three month period. International company-owned classroom meeting fees were $34.0 million for the three months ended September 29, 2001, a decrease of 1.2% from $34.4 million for the three months ended October 28, 2000. The decrease in international company-owned meeting fees was the result of the timing differences related to the shift in fiscal calendars as well as negative exchange rate variances.

Product sales were $37.3 million for the three months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 36.1% from $27.4 million for the three months ended October 28, 2000. Domestic and international company-owned product sales were $22.0 million and $15.3 million, respectively. The increase in product sales was primarily the result of increased member attendance and the Company’s strategy to focus sales efforts on core classroom products, which has increased average product sales per attendance.

Franchise royalties were $6.8 million for the three months ended September 29, 2001, a decrease of 5.6% from $7.2 million for the three months ended October 28, 2000. For the three months ended September 29, 2001, domestic and international franchise royalties were $5.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively. Pro forma for the Weighco acquisition, franchise royalties increased 18.8% for the three months ended September 29, 2001. This increase was primarily the result of increased member attendance in our franchise operations.

Royalties from licensing, publications and other were $1.6 million for the three months ended September 29, 2001, a decrease of 15.8% from $1.9 million for the three months ended October 28, 2000. The decrease in royalties from licensing, publications and other was the result of one fewer issue of the Company's magazine in the current period versus last year.

Cost of revenues were $65.9 million for the three months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 17.5% from $56.1 million for the three months ended October 28, 2000. Gross profit margins were 54.2% for the three months ended September 29, 2001, compared to 47.9% for the three months ended October 28, 2000. The increase in margin was in part due to a $3.8 million non-recurring expense related to the elimination of a profit sharing agreement with certain franchisees in last year’s quarter. Excluding this charge, the gross profit margin in last year’s quarter was 51.5%. The remaining increase in margin reflects increases in attendance, price increases and cost control initiatives.

Marketing expenses were $10.9 million for the three months ended September 29, 2001, a decrease of 7.6% from $11.8 million for the three months ended October 28, 2000. The decrease in marketing was primarily the result of timing differences related to the Company’s


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

shift in fiscal calendars. As a percentage of net revenues, marketing expenses decreased from 11.0% for the three months ended October 28, 2000, to 7.6% for the three months ended September 29, 2001.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $16.2 million for the three months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 35.0% from $12.0 million for the three months ended October 28, 2000. This increase was partly the result of higher year over year bonus accruals as well as an increase in other professional fees incurred. As a percentage of net revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses remained relatively constant from 11.2% for the three months ended October 28, 2000, to 11.3% for the three months ended September 29, 2001.

As a result of the above, operating income was $51.0 million for the three months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 84.1% from $27.7 million for the three months ended October 28, 2000. Pro forma for the acquisition of Weighco, operating income for the three months ended October 28, 2000, was $31.2 million. On a pro forma basis, operating income for the Company increased by 63.5% for the three months ended September 29, 2001.

Comparison of the nine months ended September 29, 2001 to the nine months ended October 28, 2000

The comparison of the nine months ended October 28, 2000, is, in the opinion of management, the available period most comparable to the nine months ended September 29, 2001.

Net revenues were $478.3 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of $134.8 million or 39.2% from $343.5 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2000. Of the $134.8 million increase, $79.2 million was attributable to domestic company-owned classroom meeting fees, $7.3 million from international company-owned classroom meeting fees, $0.3 million from franchise royalties, $45.6 million from product sales and $2.4 million from royalties from licensing, publications and other. Pro forma for the acquisition of Weighco, net revenues for the nine months ended October 28, 2000, were $382.1 million.

Domestic company-owned classroom meeting fees were $198.6 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 66.3% from $119.4 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2000. International company-owned classroom meeting fees were $119.9 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 6.5% from $112.6 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2000. Domestic company-owned meeting fees benefited from the inclusion of Weighco in the current nine month period. Additionally, the increase in domestic and international company-owned meeting fees was the result of increased member attendance and the roll-out of new program innovations and price increases in select markets, offset by negative exchange rate variances.

Product sales were $130.0 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 54.0% from $84.4 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2000. International and domestic company-owned product sales were $55.3 million and $74.7 million, respectively. The increase in product sales was primarily the result of increased member attendance and the Company’s strategy to focus sales efforts on core classroom products, which has increased average product sales per attendance.

Franchise royalties were $22.4 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 1.4% from $22.1 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2000. For the nine months ended September 29, 2001, domestic and international franchise royalties were $18.5 million and $3.9 million, respectively. Pro forma for the Weighco acquisition, franchise royalties increased 22.1% for the nine months ended September 29, 2001. This increase was primarily the result of increased member attendance, offset by negative exchange rate variances.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Royalties from licensing, publications and other were $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 48.0% from $5.0 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2000. This increase was driven by an increase in advertising revenue from the Company's magazine and an increase in licensing royalties.

Cost of revenues were $215.1 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 28.6% from $167.2 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2000. Gross profit margins were 55.0% for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, compared to 51.3% for the nine months ended October 28, 2000. The increase in margin was in part due to a $3.8 million non-recurring expense related to the elimination of a profit sharing agreement with certain franchisees in last year’s nine month period. Excluding this charge, the gross profit margin in the prior year was 52.4%. The remaining increase in margin reflects increases in attendance, price increases and cost control initiatives.

Marketing expenses were $51.5 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 38.8% from $37.1 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2000. The increase in marketing was primarily the result of additional advertising to promote the new program innovations and timing differences related to the Company’s shift in fiscal calendars. As a percentage of net revenues, marketing expenses remained constant at 10.8% for the nine months ended September 29, 2001 and the nine months ended October 28, 2000.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $51.7 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 26.7% from $40.8 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2000. As a percentage of net revenues, selling, general and administrative costs decreased from 11.9% for the nine months ended October 28, 2000, to 10.8% for the nine months ended September 29, 2001.

As a result of the above, operating income was $160.1 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2001, an increase of 62.7% from $98.4 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2000. Pro forma for the acquisition of Weighco, operating income for the nine months ended October 28, 2000, was $109.3 million. On a pro forma basis, operating income for the Company increased by 46.5% for the nine months ended September 29, 2001.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the nine months ended September 29, 2001, the Company’s primary source of funds to meet working capital needs was cash from operations. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $6.6 million during the nine months ended September 29, 2001. For the nine months ended September 29, 2001, cash flows provided by operating activities of $120.2 million were used primarily for investing activities. Cash flows used for investing activities of $110.7 million were attributable to $84.4 million and $13.5 million in cash paid in connection with the Weighco and Oregon acquisition, respectively, the loans of $9.0 million made to WeightWatchers.com and capital expenditures of $1.9 million. Net cash flows provided by financing activities of $15.5 million consisted of proceeds from borrowings under the Company's senior credit facility of $60.0 million, offset by the payment of dividends on the Company’s preferred stock of $1.5 million, repayments of principal on the Company's outstanding senior credit facilities of $46.8 million and the repurchase of 1.4 million shares of the Company's common stock held by Heinz for $27.1 million.

Capital spending has averaged approximately $2.7 million annually over the last three years which has consisted primarily of leasehold improvements for meeting locations and administrative offices, computer equipment for field staff and call centers, and Year 2000 upgrades. Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 29, 2001 were $1.9 million.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company is significantly leveraged. As of September 29, 2001, there was outstanding $480.8 million in aggregate indebtedness with approximately $45.0 million of additional borrowing capacity available under the revolving credit facility. As a result of the Transaction, the Company’s liquidity requirements are significantly increased primarily due to increased debt service obligations.

The Company believes that cash flows from operating activities, together with borrowings available under the revolving credit facility, will be sufficient to fund currently anticipated capital investment requirements, debt service requirements and working capital requirements. In addition, the Company has 1.0 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends at an annual rate of 6% payable annually in arrears.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained in this report, other than historical information, includes forward-looking statements including, in particular, the statements about plans, strategies and prospects under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.” Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “intend” and similar expressions in this report identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among other things:

•		risks associated with the Company’s ability to meet the Company’s debt obligations;

•		risks associated with the relative success of marketing and advertising;

•		risks associated with the continued attractiveness of the Company’s diets;

•		competition, including price competition and competition with self-help weight loss and medical programs; and

•		adverse results in litigation and regulatory matters, the adoption of adverse legislation or regulations, more aggressive enforcement of existing legislation or regulations or a change in the interpretation of existing legislation or regulations.


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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations and interest rate changes. Its exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates to the fair value of long-term fixed rate debt and interest expense of variable rate debt. The Company has historically managed interest rates through the use of, and its long-term debt is currently composed of, a combination of fixed and variable rate borrowings. Generally, the fair market value of fixed rate debt will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise.

Based on the overall interest rate exposure on the Company’s fixed rate borrowings at September 29, 2001, a 10% change in market interest rates would have less than a 5% impact on the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt.

Other than intercompany transactions between its domestic and foreign entities and the portion of the notes which are denominated in euro dollars, the Company generally does not have significant transactions that are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency applicable to each entity.

Fluctuations in currency exchange rates may also impact its stockholders’ deficit. The assets and liabilities of its non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the weighted average exchange rate for the reporting period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded in stockholders’ deficit as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). In addition, fluctuations in the value of the euro will cause the U.S. dollar translated amounts to change in comparison to prior periods and may impact interest expense. Furthermore, the Company translates the outstanding euro notes at the end of each period into U.S. dollars, and the resulting change will be reflected in the income statement of the corresponding period.

Each of its subsidiaries derives revenues and incurs expenses primarily within a single country, and consequently, does not generally incur currency risks in connection with the conduct of normal business operations.

The Company maintains foreign currency forward contracts denominated in the euro and pounds sterling to more properly align the underlying sources of cash flow with debt servicing requirements. At September 29, 2001, the Company had long-term foreign currency forward contracts receivable with notional amounts of USD 44.0 million and EUR 76.0 million offset by foreign currency forward contracts payable with notional amounts of GBP 59.2 million and USD 21.9 million.

The Company’s ability to fund capital investment requirements, interest, principal and dividend payment obligations and working capital requirements and to comply with all of the financial covenants under its debt agreements depends on the Company’s future operations, performance and cash flow. These are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond its control.


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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Nothing to report under this item.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

Nothing to report under this item.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Nothing to report under this item.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Nothing to report under this item.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

This report contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s views and assumptions, and involve unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statement. These include, but are not limited to, sales, earnings and volume growth, competitive conditions, production costs, currency valuations, global economic and industry conditions, and the other factors described in “Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the eight month period ended December 30, 2000, as updated from time to time by the Company in its subsequent filings with the SEC.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits required to be furnished by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are filed as part hereof. The paragraph numbers correspond to the exhibit numbers designated in Item 601 of Regulations S-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

	10.1		Second Amended and Restated Note, dated as of September 10, 2001, by WeightWatchers.com, Inc. to Weight Watchers International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of Weight Watchers International, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 333-69362).

	10.2		Warrant Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2001, between WeightWatchers.com, Inc. and Weight Watchers International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 of Weight Watchers International, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 333-69362).

	10.3		Warrant Certificate of WeightWatchers.com, Inc., No. 4, dated as of September 10, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 of Weight Watchers International, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 333-69362).

(b) Reports on Form 8-K


	None.


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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


Date: October 31, 2001




		By: /s/ LINDA HUETT




		Linda Huett




		President, Chief Executive Officer and Director




		(Principal Executive Officer)









Date: October 31, 2001




		By: /s/ THOMAS S. KIRITSIS




		Thomas S. Kiritsis




		Vice President and Chief Financial Officer




		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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