NEW
YORK, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Weight Watchers International, Inc.
(NYSE:
WTW) today announced that its Board of Directors declared its quarterly cash dividend
of $0.175 per share of common stock, which corresponds to an annual dividend rate
of $0.70 per share. This quarterly dividend will be payable on July 16, 2010 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on July 2, 2010.About
Weight Watchers International, Inc. Weight
Watchers International, Inc. is the world's leading provider of weight management
services, operating globally through a network of Company-owned and franchise
operations. Weight Watchers holds almost 50,000 meetings each week where members
receive group support and learn about healthy eating patterns, behavior modification
and physical activity. WeightWatchers.com provides innovative, subscription weight
management products over the Internet and is the leading Internet-based weight
management provider in the world. In addition, Weight Watchers offers a wide range
of products, publications and programs for those interested in weight loss and
weight control. This
news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are
based on management's current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of
assumptions concerning future events. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties,
assumptions and other important factors.
Readers are cautioned not to put undue
reliance on such forward-looking statements because actual results may vary materially
from those expressed or implied. The reports filed by the Company pursuant to
United States securities laws contain discussions of these risks and uncertainties.
The Company assumes no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to,
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. Readers are advised to review the Company's filings
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (which are available
from the SEC's EDGAR database at www.sec.gov, at various SEC reference facilities
in the United States and via the Company's website at www.weightwatchersinternational.com).
Contact Information:
Investors:
Weight Watchers
International, Inc. Brainerd Communicators,
Inc.
Sarika Sahni Corey Kinger
Investor Relations (212) 986-6667
(212)
589-2751
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Weight Watchers International, Inc.
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