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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 March 31, 2001


Commission File no 000-03389


WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Virginia 11-6040273
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)


175 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, New York 11797-2055
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(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 May 15, 2001 was
23,130,000.


PART I - - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE NO.

Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2001 (unaudited) and
as of December 30, 2000 2

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the three months ended March 31, 2001 and April 29, 2000 3

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the three months ended March 31, 2001 and April 29, 2000 4

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 5 - 16

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 17 - 18
and Results of Operations

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 19

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION 20 - 21

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
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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 2
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 30,
2001 2000
ASSETS (Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 36,886 $ 44,501
Receivables, net 21,402 14,678
Notes receivable, current 2,267 2,106
Inventories 11,766 15,044
Prepaid expenses, other 11,240 17,111
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 83,561 93,440

Property and equipment, net 7,941 8,145
Notes and other receivables, noncurrent 1,070 5,601
Goodwill, net 231,248 150,901
Trademarks and other intangible assets, net 7,110 6,648
Deferred income taxes 67,207 67,207
Deferred financing costs, other 15,046 14,275
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 413,183 $ 346,217
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LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Portion of long-term debt due within one year $ 16,820 $ 14,120
Accounts payable 9,444 11,989
Accrued liabilities 59,357 47,636
Income taxes 12,190 3,660
Deferred revenue 14,700 5,836
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 112,511 83,241

Long-term debt 478,860 456,530
Deferred income taxes 3,059 3,107
Other 1,333 121
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TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER LIABILITIES 483,252 459,758

Redeemable preferred stock 26,371 25,996
Stockholders' deficit
Common stock, par value $0 per share, 23,800 shares authorized, issued and outstanding -- --
Accumulated deficit (193,644) (216,507)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (15,307) (6,271)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT (208,951) (222,778)
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TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT $ 413,183 $ 346,217
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</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
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March 31, April 29,
2001 2000
(Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues, net $ 171,951 $ 132,862
Cost of revenues 77,443 62,863
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Gross profit 94,508 69,999

Marketing expenses 27,100 18,612
Selling, general and administrative expenses 17,627 17,273
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Operating income 49,781 34,114

Interest expense, net 14,120 14,997
Other expenses (income), net 550 (10,843)
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Income before income taxes and minority interest 35,111 29,960

Provision for income taxes 11,815 12,316
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Income before minority interest 23,296 17,644

Minority interest 58 131
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Net Income $ 23,238 $ 17,513
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</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
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March 31, April 29,
2001 2000
(Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Operating activities:
Net income $ 23,238 $ 17,513
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,448 2,750
Deferred tax benefit -- 6,507
Accounting for equity investment 5,863 --
Allowance for doubtful accounts 4,011 280
Reserve for inventory obsolescence, other 391 1,337
Foreign currency exchange rate gain (6,440) (9,690)
Other items, net 80 (113)
Changes in cash due to:
Receivables (6,421) 1,456
Inventories 2,804 702
Prepaid expenses 462 (800)
Accounts payable (1,858) 2,675
Accrued liabilities 12,122 (10,558)
Deferred revenue 9,053 2,042
Income taxes 8,782 1,158
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Cash provided by operating activities 55,535 15,259
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Investing activities:
Capital expenditures (691) (513)
Advances to equity investment (5,863) --
Acquisition (83,800) --
Other items, net (1,805) (3,051)
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Cash used for investing activities (92,159) (3,564)
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Financing activities:
Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings (629) 1,235
Proceeds from borrowings 60,000 (192)
Payment of dividends -- (374)
Payments of long-term debt (28,530) (3,530)
Deferred financing costs -- (165)
Net Parent advances -- 2,644
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Cash provided by (used for) financing activities 30,841 (382)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (1,832) (1,716)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (7,615) 9,597
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 44,501 34,446
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 36,886 $ 44,043
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</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
financial statements.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 5
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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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 month period 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 month
period 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. ACQUISITION

On January 16, 2001, the Company completed the acquisition of Weight
Watchers' franchised territories and certain business assets of Weighco
Enterprises, Inc., Weighco of Northeast, Inc., and Weighco of Southwest,
Inc. ("Weighco"), pursuant to the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement,
dated as of December 11, 2000.

The transaction was accounted for by the purchase method of accounting. On
a preliminary basis, substantially all of the purchase price in excess of
the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill and will be adjusted once
the agreement is finalized.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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The purchase price for the acquisition was $83.8 million. Of this amount,
the Company obtained $60 million pursuant to the Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement, dated as of January 16, 2001, among Weight Watchers
International, Inc., WW Funding Corp. and various financial institutions.
The following table presents unaudited pro forma financial information
that reflects the combined results of operations of the Company and
Weighco as if the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the
respective period. 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 combined companies.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro Forma
for the Three Months Ended
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April 29,
2000
(In thousands)
<S> <C>
Revenue $ 145,227
Net income $ 19,085
</TABLE>

4. RECAPITALIZATION

On September 29, 1999, the Company effected a recapitalization and stock
purchase agreement (the "Transaction") with its former parent, H.J. Heinz
Company ("Heinz"). The Company redeemed shares of common stock from Heinz
for $349.5 million. The $349.5 million consisted of $324.5 million of cash
and $25.0 million of the Company's redeemable Series A Preferred Stock.
After the redemption, Artal Luxembourg S.A. purchased 94% of the Company's
remaining common stock from Heinz for $223.7 million. The recapitalization
and stock purchase was financed through borrowings under credit facilities
amounting to approximately $237.0 million and by issuing Senior
Subordinated Notes amounting to $255.0 million, 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 $15.9 million of goodwill. In connection with
the Transaction, the Company incurred approximately $8.3 million in
transaction costs and $15.9 million 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 $72.1 million was established against
the corresponding deferred tax asset of $144.2 million. Management
concluded, more 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 the future
periods.

5. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income for the Company includes net income and the effects
of foreign currency translation and derivative instruments.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2001 and April
29, 2000 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Three Months Ended
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March 31, April 29,
2001 2000
(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Net income $ 23,238 $ 17,513
Foreign currency translation adjustment (3,950) (2,088)
Cumulative effect of the adoption of SFAS 133 (5,086) --
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Comprehensive income $ 14,202 $ 15,425
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</TABLE>

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, which is classified as a separate
component of stockholders' equity, was $15,307 and $6,271 at March 31,
2001 and December 30, 2000, respectively.

6. 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 $75.0 million term
loan A facility ("Term Loan A"), (ii) a $75.0 million term loan B facility
("Term Loan B"), (iii) an $87.0 million transferable loan certificate
("TLC") and (iv) a revolving credit facility with borrowings up to $30.0
million ("Revolving Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility was amended and
restated on January 16, 2001 to provide for an additional $50 million in
borrowings in connection with the acquisition of Weighco (see Note 3) as
follows: (i) Term Loan A was increased by $15.0 million, (ii) the
Revolving Credit Facility was increased by $15.0 million to $45.0 million
and (iii) a new $20.0 million 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 March 31, 2001, the
interest rates were 8.325% for Term Loan A, 9.5% for Term Loan B, 9.41%
for the TLC and 8.7% for Term Loan D. All assets of the Company
collateralize the Credit Facility.

In addition, as part of the Transaction, the Company issued $150.0 million
USD denominated and 100.0 million EUR denominated principal amount of 13%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (the "Notes") to qualified
institutional buyers. At March 31, 2001, the 100.0 million EUR notes
translated into $87.8 million 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 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.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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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.

7. 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 No. 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 $5.1 million to accumulated other
comprehensive loss.

The Company enters into forward and swap contracts to hedge 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 its variable rate debt.
The Company is currently evaluating its hedging designations for the
quarter beginning April 1, 2001. Pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No.
133, the immaterial fair value adjustment for the quarter ended March 31,
2001 has been recorded in the consolidated statement of earnings within
other expenses (income), net.


8. WEIGHTWATCHERS.COM NOTE AND WARRANT AGREEMENTS

On May 3, 2001, the Company amended and restated its loan agreement with
WeightWatchers.com increasing the aggregate principal amount from $23.5
million to $28.5 million. 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. All principal and interest outstanding under the note will
be payable on September 30, 2003. The note may be prepaid at any time in
whole or in part, without premium or penalty. During the three month
period ended March 31, 2001, the Company advanced WeightWatchers.com $5.2
million pursuant to the note which in addition to $.7 million of interest,
were classified in Other expenses, net.

Under Warrant Agreements dated November 24, 1999, October 1, 2000 and May
3, 2001, each agreement entered into between WeightWatchers.com and the
Company, the Company received warrants to purchase 5,861,664 shares of
WeightWatchers.com's common stock in connection with the loans that the
Company has made to WeightWatchers.com under the WeightWatchers.com Note
described above. These warrants will expire on November 24, 2009, October
1, 2010 and May 2, 2011, respectively and may be exercised at a price of
$7.14 per warrant share. 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 described events.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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9. 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
new media. 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 financial statements.


10. INCOME TAXES

As a result of the Transaction, the Company has provided for a valuation
allowance for its deferred tax assets. Although realization is not
assured, management believes it is more likely than not, that the net
deferred tax assets will be realized. 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 years.

The primary differences between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and
the Company's effective tax rate of 33.7% are the valuation allowance and
foreign income taxes.

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

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, all of the common stock of the Company currently owned by
Heinz. In the event all of the Put and Call options are exercised, the
value of the transaction will approximate $27.1 million, plus related
costs.

On April 30, 2001, Heinz exercised its option to sell approximately 45% of
their shares for $12.1 million, which was funded with cash from
operations. The Company will fund any future transactions with cash from
operations and, if needed, its existing credit facilities pursuant to the
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 16, 2001, as
amended, among Weight Watchers International, Inc., WW Funding Corp.,
Various Financial Institutions, as the Lenders, Credit Suisse First
Boston, BHF (USA) Capital Corporation, and The Bank of Nova Scotia.

12. 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
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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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 MARCH 31, 2001
(IN THOUSANDS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Non-
Parent Guarantor Guarantor
Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,053 $ 16,195 $ 7,638 $ -- $ 36,886
Receivables, net 5,306 14,016 2,080 -- 21,402
Notes receivable, current 2,265 -- 2 -- 2,267
Inventories -- 8,348 3,418 -- 11,766
Prepaid expenses, other 3,350 6,335 1,555 -- 11,240
Intercompany receivables (payables) 45,177 (55,995) 10,818 -- --
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 69,151 (11,101) 25,511 -- 83,561

Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 188,793 -- -- (188,793) --
Property and equipment, net 1,212 5,612 1,117 -- 7,941
Notes and other receivables, noncurrent 1,070 -- -- -- 1,070
Goodwill, net 27,967 202,610 671 -- 231,248
Trademarks and other intangible assets, net 911 6,189 10 -- 7,110
Deferred income taxes (44,713) 111,920 -- -- 67,207
Deferred financing costs, other 14,405 266 375 -- 15,046
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 258,796 $ 315,496 $ 27,684 $(188,793) $ 413,183
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LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND
STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Portion of long-term debt due within one year $ 15,950 $ 870 $ -- $ -- $ 16,820
Accounts payable 344 7,068 2,032 -- 9,444
Accrued liabilities 26,984 23,366 9,007 -- 59,357
Income taxes 2,017 7,920 2,253 -- 12,190
Deferred revenue -- 13,409 1,291 -- 14,700
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 45,295 52,633 14,583 -- 112,511

Long-term debt 393,600 85,260 -- -- 478,860
Deferred income taxes 2,481 -- 578 -- 3,059
Other -- 1,150 183 -- 1,333
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TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER LIABILITIES 396,081 86,410 761 -- 483,252

Redeemable preferred stock 26,371 -- -- -- 26,371
Stockholders' (deficit) equity (208,951) 176,453 12,340 (188,793) (208,951)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY $ 258,796 $ 315,496 $ 27,684 $(188,793) $ 413,183
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</TABLE>


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)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Non-
Parent Guarantor Guarantor
Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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
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LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND
STOCKHOLDERS' (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
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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
Stockholders' (deficit) equity (222,778) 165,896 9,980 (175,876) (222,778)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY $ 216,398 $ 282,202 $ 23,493 $(175,876) 346,217
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
financial statements.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 13
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001
(IN THOUSANDS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Non-
Parent Guarantor Guarantor
Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues, net $ 881 $ 141,574 $ 29,496 $ -- $ 171,951
Cost of revenues 502 61,359 15,582 -- 77,443
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit 379 80,215 13,914 -- 94,508

Marketing expenses -- 22,088 5,012 -- 27,100
Selling, general and administrative expenses 5,679 9,620 2,328 -- 17,627
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating (loss) income (5,300) 48,507 6,574 -- 49,781

Interest expense (income), net 9,720 4,565 (165) -- 14,120
Other (income) expenses, net (598) 1,142 6 -- 550
Equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries 25,355 -- -- (25,355) --
Franchise commission income (loss) 13,074 (11,506) (1,568) -- --
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before income taxes and minority
interest 24,007 31,294 5,165 (25,355) 35,111

Provision for income taxes 769 9,313 1,733 -- 11,815
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before minority interest 23,238 21,981 3,432 (25,355) 23,296

Minority interest -- -- 58 -- 58
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income $ 23,238 $ 21,981 $ 3,374 $ (25,355) $ 23,238
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
financial statements.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 14
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 29, 2000
(IN THOUSANDS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Non-
Parent Guarantor Guarantor
Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues, net $ 9,722 $ 102,308 $ 20,832 $ -- $ 132,862
Cost of revenues 2,110 48,626 12,127 -- 62,863
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit 7,612 53,682 8,705 -- 69,999

Marketing expenses 803 15,348 2,461 -- 18,612
Selling, general and administrative expenses 10,526 4,945 1,802 -- 17,273
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating (loss) income (3,717) 33,389 4,442 -- 34,114

Interest expense (income), net 11,804 3,201 (8) -- 14,997
Other (income) expenses, net (10,481) (385) 23 -- (10,843)
Equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries 10,356 -- -- (10,356) --
Franchise commission income (loss) 14,898 (13,396) (1,502) -- --
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before income taxes and minority
interest 20,214 17,177 2,925 (10,356) 29,960

Provision for income taxes 2,701 7,910 1,705 -- 12,316
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before minority interest 17,513 9,267 1,220 (10,356) 17,644

Minority interest -- -- 131 -- 131
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income $ 17,513 $ 9,267 $ 1,089 $ (10,356) $ 17,513
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
financial statements.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 15
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001
(IN THOUSANDS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Non-
Parent Guarantor Guarantor
Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating activities:
Net income $ 23,238 $ 21,981 $ 3,374 $ (25,355) $ 23,238
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to cash (used for) provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,096 2,228 124 -- 3,448
Accounting for equity investment 5,863 -- -- -- 5,863
Allowance for doubtful accounts 4,000 11 -- -- 4,011
Reserve for inventory obsolescence, other -- 391 -- -- 391
Foreign currency exchange rate gain (6,440) -- -- -- (6,440)
Other items, net -- 15 65 -- 80
Changes in cash due to:
Receivables 2,454 (8,142) (733) -- (6,421)
Inventories -- 3,045 (241) -- 2,804
Prepaid expenses 457 (769) 774 -- 462
Intercompany receivables/payables (56,098) 59,142 (3,044) -- --
Accounts payable (233) (979) (646) -- (1,858)
Accrued liabilities 3,475 6,338 2,309 -- 12,122
Deferred revenue -- 8,755 298 -- 9,053
Income taxes 340 8,634 (192) -- 8,782
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash (used for) provided by operating activities (21,848) 100,650 2,088 (25,355) 55,535
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures (20) (546) (125) -- (691)
Advances to equity investment (5,863) -- -- -- (5,863)
Acquisition -- (83,800) -- -- (83,800)
Other items, net (404) (1,346) (55) -- (1,805)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash (used for) provided by investing activities (6,287) (85,692) (180) -- (92,159)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Financing activities:
Net decrease in short-term borrowings (355) (274) -- -- (629)
Parent company investment in subsidiaries (12,917) -- -- 12,917 --
Proceeds from borrowings 60,000 -- -- -- 60,000
Payment of dividends -- (8,488) -- 8,488 --
Payments on long-term debt (28,313) (217) -- -- (28,530)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities 18,415 (8,979) -- 21,405 30,841
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents (3,926) (975) (881) 3,950 (1,832)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (13,646) 5,004 1,027 -- (7,615)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 26,699 11,191 6,611 -- 44,501
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 13,053 $ 16,195 $ 7,638 $ -- $ 36,886
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
financial statements.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 16
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 29, 2000
(IN THOUSANDS)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Non-
Parent Guarantor Guarantor
Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating activities:
Net income $ 17,513 $ 9,267 $ 1,089 $(10,356) $ 17,513
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to cash provided by (used for) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,066 1,143 541 -- 2,750
Deferred tax provision (benefit) 86,853 (79,650) (696) -- 6,507
Allowance for doubtful accounts 213 67 -- -- 280
Reserve for inventory obsolescence, other -- 1,321 16 -- 1,337
Foreign currency exchange rate gain (9,690) -- -- -- (9,690)
Other items, net -- (196) 83 -- (113)
Changes in cash due to:
Receivables 332 1,241 (117) -- 1,456
Inventories -- (72) 774 -- 702
Prepaid expenses (50) (1,210) 460 -- (800)
Accounts payable 1,205 1,470 -- -- 2,675
Accrued liabilities (10,816) (589) 847 -- (10,558)
Deferred revenue -- 2,058 (16) -- 2,042
Income taxes (3,435) 3,313 1,280 -- 1,158
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Cash provided by (used for) operating
activities 83,191 (61,837) 4,261 (10,356) 15,259
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------

Investing activities:
Capital expenditures (130) (232) (151) -- (513)
Other items, net (2,051) (1,016) 16 -- (3,051)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Cash used for investing activities (2,181) (1,248) (135) -- (3,564)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------

Financing activities:
Net increase in short-term borrowings -- 1,235 -- -- 1,235
Parent company investment in subsidiaries (9,379) -- -- 9,379 --
Proceeds from borrowings -- (192) -- -- (192)
Payment of dividends (374) -- -- -- (374)
Payments on long-term debt (3,312) (218) -- -- (3,530)
Deferred financing costs (165) -- -- -- (165)
Net Parent settlements (58,575) 63,986 (1,690) (1,077) 2,644
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Cash (used for) provided by financing
activities (71,805) 64,811 (1,690) 8,302 (382)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents (2,101) (1,107) (562) 2,054 (1,716)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 7,104 619 1,874 -- 9,597
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 3,880 21,847 8,719 -- 34,446
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 10,984 $ 22,466 $ 10,593 $ -- $ 44,043
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
financial statements.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 17
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COMPARISON OF THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 TO THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL
29, 2000

In the opinion of management the comparison of the three months ended March 31,
2001 to the three months ended April 29, 2000 most closely reflects the
Company's performance.

Revenues for the quarter increased 29.4%, or $39.1 million, to $172.0 million.
The Weighco acquisition accounted for $17.1 million of the total increase. The
revenue increase was driven by continued growth in meeting revenues and product
sales resulting from increased attendance and the Company's strategy to focus on
core classroom products together with the roll-out of new program innovations
and price increases in selected markets.

Gross profit margins for the quarter increased to 55.0% from 52.7% in the prior
period. The increase in gross profit margins was due to price increases in
selected markets, improved operating efficiencies and the higher margins
generated by product sales.

Marketing expenses were $27.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2001,
an increase of $8.5 million or 45.7% from $18.6 million for the three months
ended April 29, 2000. Of the $8.5 million increase, $6.5 million was primarily
the result of additional advertising to promote the new program innovations.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $17.6 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2001, an increase of $0.3 million from $17.3 million for
the three months ended April 29, 2000. As a percentage of revenue, selling,
general and administrative costs decreased from 13.0% for the three months ended
April 29, 2000 to 10.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2001.

As a result of the above, operating income was $49.8 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2001, an increase of $15.7 million or 46.0% from $34.1
million for the three months ended April 29, 2000.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

For the three months ended March 31, 2001, the Company's primary source of funds
to meet working capital needs was cash from operations. Cash and cash
equivalents decreased $7.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2001.
Cash flows provided by operating and financing activities of $55.5 million and
$30.8 million, respectively, funded net cash flows used for investing activities
of $92.2 million.

Capital spending has averaged approximately $2.7 million annually over the last
three years and 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 three months
ended March 31, 2001 was $.7 million.

The Company is significantly leveraged. As of March 31, 2001, there was
outstanding $495.7 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.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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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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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 19
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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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 March 31, 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 March 31, 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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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 20
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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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.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

On January 30, 2001, the Company filed Form 8-K to report under Item
2. Acquisition of Assets related to the acquisition of Weight
Watchers' franchised territories and certain business assets of
Weighco.

On March 30, 2001, the Company filed an amendment to Form 8-K filed
on January 30, 2001 to report under Item 7. Financial Statements and
Exhibits, certain supplemental financial information in connection
with the Weighco acquisition.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 21
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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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: May 15, 2001

By: /s/ LINDA HUETT
-----------------------------------------
Linda Huett
President and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: May 15, 2001

By: /s/ THOMAS S. KIRITSIS
----------------------------------------
Thomas S. Kiritsis
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)