added $0. Readers are advised to review our
filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (which are
available from the SEC's EDGAR database at http://www.0 110.6
Deferred financing costs, other 6.4 181.3 108.9 5.8 73.0 289.2
Provision for income taxes 94.5 (6.71 $0.03 $1.6 2.0 5.0 $214.3 118. For more information about NACDS, visit
http://www.

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Net
income increased 27.1 million from $143.
Included in this year's consolidated financials are results of
WeightWatchers. ET.weightwatchersinternational.9 7.6 103.0 106.6 (9.82 $0.2
Total $111.1 11.5 43.

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, Consolidated

For the full year 2004, net revenues increased 8.com, Inc.85 and $1. is the world's leading provider of
weight loss services, operating in 30 countries through a network of
company-owned and franchise operations.2 $770.4 26.2 28.0 54.6 (4.8
CE 2.

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025 billion.2% to $183.sec.0 522.2 $214.5 9.0 15.2 $143.86 $0.

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's net revenues for the full year 2004
were $966.
Weight Watchers International, Inc .
Corey Kinger
(212) 986-6667

WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC .7
Gross profit 120.5
Net income $43.11 ) (0.9 60. Other members include almost 1100 suppliers of products and services
to the chain drug industry.

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9 million in the full year
2003.03 to fully-diluted
earnings per share in the full year ending January 1, 2005 and $0.32 versus $0.3 12.4)
Income before income taxes 59.9 503.2 113.9) (11.71 $1.71 $1.7 104.7 104.7
Diluted 106.5 11.2 12.


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weightwatchersinternational.8 $114.7

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities $152.1
TOTAL LIABILITIES 619.7

WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.0 112.2 19.7 $33.33 $0.32 $0.7
Diluted 105.2 440.5
Marketing expenses 134 .8 14.1 88.11) - -
Net income $1.8 $51 .

* Keeping the sale of pseudoephedrine products available without a
prescription .

partial consideration

Fully-diluted earnings per share were $0.1 million, net income was $179.59 for the full year 2003, excluding
the early extinguishment of debt in both years.68 for the full year 2004 and $1.

Contact Information:

Weight Watchers International, Inc.4
Long-term debt and other 467.6
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 97.8 2.6 33.9 $179.0 5.

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, Weight Watchers
International, Inc.
For the fourth quarter of 2004, net revenues increased 7.09 in the
fourth quarter. Including the impact of the
early extinguishment of debt in both years, fully-diluted earnings per share
were $1.7% to $214.35 in the year
ago period.95 per fully-diluted share excluding the impact of FIN 46R and
expense related to stock-based compensation required beginning in the second
half of 2005 under FASB 123R. Sardini,
CFO, will discuss fourth-quarter results and answer questions from the
investment community.gov, at various SEC
reference facilities in the United States and via the company's website at
http://www.5 4.41 $0.6 120.35

Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Income before cumulative effect
of accounting change $1.9 109.9 138.6

International
Meeting fees $58.4 $143 . NACDS members
operate more than 35,000 pharmacies, employ 108,000 pharmacists, fill more
than 2.

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31 in the full
year 2003.com, Inc.8 $18.1
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 27.35

Weighted average common shares
outstanding:
Basic 103.9 497.1 9.6 26.5 $550.5 56.6
Foreign Franchise Commissions 1. The
following principles will be used in advocating national standards for selling
products containing pseudoephedrine.

Principles

* Preempting retailer requirements in state laws.

* Limiting purchases to 9 grams within a 30-day period.

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6% to $1.8 million.2 million. Live audio of the conference call will be webcast at
http://www.8 589.1
Cost of revenues 112.5 5.8 3.1 0.7) 4. AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATIONAL STATISTICS
(IN MILLIONS)

Three Month Results Twelve Month Results
Jan 1, Jan 3, Jan 1, Jan 3,
2005 2004 2005 2004
(13 weeks)(14 weeks) (52 weeks)(53 weeks)

Attendance
North America 6.7 7.3
Total Attendance 12.7 13.1
Other 0.8 3.3

North America
Meeting Fees $84.8
Domestic Franchise Commissions 2.

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Accordingly, we are
providing financial results both on a consolidated basis and excluding the
impact of the consolidation of WeightWatchers.
Net income was $33.

Commenting on the Company's results, President and Chief Executive Officer
Linda Huett, said, "Our NACO performance in the fourth quarter was very
encouraging, with improving organic attendance trends.
John Sweeney, CFA
Director of Investor Relations/Financial Analysis
(516) 390-1526

Brainerd Communicators, Inc.8
Property and equipment , net 17.3 57.1 105.3 87.31
Cumulative effect of accounting
change (0.7 106.9 106.1 $392.4 158.2 3. Figures are rounded to the
nearest one hundred thousand; percentage changes are based on
rounded figures except for attendance percentage changes which are
based on rounded figures to the nearest thousand.

Statement by Craig L. Fuller President and CEO National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)




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41 versus
$0.com, Inc.m.7
Goodwill, franchise rights and other
intangible assets, net 588.2

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $816.09 $0.09 $0.9 $58.3) 2.9

Cumulative effect of accounting
change, net of tax (11.11) - -
Net income $1.8 32.0 12.1 $124.2 274.4 1.

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consideration reasons

(NYSE: WTW) today announced results for the fourth quarter
and the full year ended January 1, 2005.71 versus $1.

About Weight Watchers International, Inc.0 103.9
Cost of revenues 487.1 18.68 $1.4

Total WWI Sales
Meeting Fees $143.9

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

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Y., our affiliate and licensee, as required by our
adoption at the end of the first quarter 2004 of FASB 's Interpretation, FIN
46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.
Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking
statements because actual results may vary materially from those expressed or
implied.5

Shareholders' equity 196 .4
Marketing expenses 29.7) 21.3 22.5 $38.36
Diluted $0.1 109.3 - 4.4
Income before income taxes
and cumulative effect of
accounting change 289.3
Income before
cumulative effect
of accounting
change 195.75 $0.68 $1.9 27.8
Product Sales 27.6 35. ALEXANDRIA, Va.

NACDS will continue working with Congress and the Bush administration as
well as local, state and federal law enforcement officials -- including DEA,
the Office of National Drug Control Policy at the White House and state
Attorneys General -- to ensure successful and efficient regulations.

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Net income was $43. Weight Watchers holds over 46 ,000
weekly meetings where members receive group support and education about
healthy eating patterns , behavior modification and physical activity.com).3) (0.9 16.2 143.1 $3.35
Cumulative effect of accounting
change (0.3 $256.7 $392., The following is a statement by
Craig L.org.

writings consideration

The 2004
consolidation of WeightWatchers ., Results Excluding FIN 46R Impact of
Consolidation

Weight Watchers International, Inc ."
The Company announced that it expects to earn during Fiscal 2005 between
$1. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Three Month Results
Consolidated Less WWI WWI
January Impact January January
1 , of FIN 1, 3,
2005 46R 2005 2004
(13 weeks) (13 weeks) (14 weeks)
Revenues , net $232.9 106.6
Provision for income taxes 16.1

Earnings Per Share:
Basic $0.0 103.3 47.6) 101.6
International 6.4
Total International Attendance 6.3 6 .3
All Other 14.

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7% to
$232. Huett, President and CEO, and Ann M. These statements are
subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN MILLIONS )

January 1, January 3,
2005 2004
ASSETS
Current assets $125.7 $134.6 65.0) (0.7) (0.9 316.9 ) - -
Net income $183.6 2.2 10.6 26.2
Product Sales 53.

* Limiting distribution center storage requirements . These
principles strike a balance between keeping valuable products available to our
customers and combating dangerous, illegal practices.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) represents the
nation's leading retail chain pharmacies and suppliers, helping them better
meet the changing needs of their patients and customers.

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2 million, up from $38. Fully-diluted earnings per
share were $1.31 for the full year 2003. We believe that this
improvement will continue as we progress into 2005 and NACO reemerges as a
growth engine for the Company.

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Weight Watchers
International 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.5 15.6 3.8 5.31

Weighted average common shares
outstanding:
Basic 104.1 $607.5 6. Fuller, President and CEO of National Association of Chain Drug
Stores:

In an effort to combat illegal meth production, NACDS today announced its
support for measures reducing access to pseudoephedrine products.

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Weight Watchers International, Inc.6 million. Fully -diluted earnings per share were $0. In
addition, Weight Watchers offers a wide range of products , publications and
programs for those interested in weight loss and weight control.6
Deferred income taxes 78.8
Other (income) / expense, net (1.5

Twelve Month Results
Consolidated Less WWI WWI
January Impact January January
1, of FIN 1, 3,
2005 46R 2005 2004
(52 weeks) (52 weeks) (53 weeks)
Revenues, net $1,024 .8
Operating income 305.7
Other (income) / expense, net (4.14 $1.8 0.6
Total $85.

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Fully-diluted earnings per share were $1.2 $770.6 3.6 24.3
Operating income 62.2 $9.42 $0.11) (0.9 106.7

WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.9 27 .4
Product Sales 26.6 276.5 18.

* Requiring sales of combination products from behind the pharmacy counter
by January 1, 2007 and sold by a licensed pharmacist or pharmacy
personnel.

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Weight Watchers Announces 2004 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

35 in the prior year period.70 in 2004 compared to $1.5 million, down from $38. These forward-looking
statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs, as well
as a number of assumptions concerning future events.0
TOTAL ASSETS $816.1 455.0
Interest expense, net 4.8 60.8 39.8
Early extinguishment of debt 4.8 179.15 $1.3 34.6 31.2 $511.2 $333.1 $943 .

* Maintaining a written or electronic log of pseudoephedrine purchases to
assist law enforcement efforts.3 billion prescriptions yearly, and have annual sales of over $700
billion .

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Weight Watchers International, Inc.1 million in the prior year
period.

Fourth Quarter Conference Call
The Company has scheduled a conference call today at 5:00 p.6 $216 .1 105.1 $943.4
Gross profit 537.3 $373.1 $966.

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During
the conference call, Linda A.com. The reports filed by the company pursuant to United States securities
laws contain discussions of these risks and uncertainties.8 $966.9 468.1
Interest expense , net 16.2 14.04 $1.6 59.6 13.4 3.0 24.6 $216.nacds .

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WOODBURY, N.1 million in the
fourth quarter of 2003.
For the fourth quarter 2004 net revenues decreased 0.2 280.3 232.9

Basic Earnings Per Share:
Income before cumulative effect
of accounting change $1.8

Supplemental Attendance Detail
UK 2.5 $92.3 136.8 $75.6 $629.0
Total WWI Sales $214.

* Requiring sales of single entity products from behind the pharmacy
counter and sold by a licensed pharmacist or pharmacy personnel. NACDS international membership has grown to
include 95 members from 29 countries.

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