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Weight Watchers International, Inc. |
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NEWS FROM THE STANDARD |
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Net Ad Group Lands a CEO
Jan 31 2001 12:53 PM PST
PROFILE |
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Weight Watchers knows there's more to life than watching the scale. The company hosts weekly meetings, consisting of weigh-ins, nutrition and exercise tips, and success stories from others, to help its one million members lose weight. In addition to meetings, the company offers advice and recipes on its Web site and sells products such as breakfast bars, calorie counters, and recipe books. Jean Nidetch started Weight Watchers in her home in 1963; it now has classes in about 30 countries (mostly Europe and the Americas). Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is the company's spokesperson. European investment firm Artal Luxembourg bought Weight Watchers from US food company H.J. Heinz, which still owns the food business.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: April
2000 Sales (mil.): 399.60
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 9.6%
Employees: 22,400
Revenue per employee: $17,839.29
KEY PEOPLE |
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Linda Huett
CEO
CONTACT INFO |
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175 Crossways Park Dr.
Woodbury, NY 11799
US
Phone: 516-677-3755
Fax: 516-390-1334
Online: Web Site
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