WW International 10Q 2020 Q1 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 28, 2020

☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 001-16769

WW INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia

11-6040273

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

675 Avenue of the Americas, 6^th Floor, New York, New York 10010

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 589-2700

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value	WW	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐

Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐

		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of April 21, 2020 was 67,534,812.

WW INTERNATIONAL, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Page No.

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements		2

	Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019		2

	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Net Income for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019		3

	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019		4

	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Total Deficit for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019		5

	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019		6

	Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements		7

Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements			23

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

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		40

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		40

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		41

Item 1A.	Risk Factors		41

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		44

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		44

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		44

Item 5.	Other Information		44

Item 6.	Exhibits		44

Signatures			45

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AT

(IN THOUSANDS)

	March 28,			December 28,
	2020			2019
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	292,273		$	182,736
Receivables (net of allowances: March 28, 2020 - $1,599 and December 28, 2019 - $1,813)		42,725			30,519
Inventories		34,131			27,204
Prepaid income taxes		26,573			8,395
Prepaid marketing and advertising		8,153			15,954
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		28,787			30,582
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS		432,642			295,390
Property and equipment, net		63,186			54,066
Operating lease assets		149,757			151,983
Franchise rights acquired		748,053			753,445
Goodwill		150,457			157,916
Other intangible assets, net		59,498			59,031
Deferred income taxes		13,977			14,319
Other noncurrent assets		16,102			12,164
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,633,672		$	1,498,314
LIABILITIES AND TOTAL DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Portion of long-term debt due within one year	$	244,250		$	96,250
Portion of operating lease liabilities due within one year		33,843			33,236
Accounts payable		45,849			29,064
Salaries and wages payable		45,043			66,656
Accrued marketing and advertising		18,212			14,815
Accrued interest		30,308			24,637
Other accrued liabilities		46,850			43,558
Derivative payable		34,903			21,597
Income taxes payable		1,610			3,644
Deferred revenue		59,415			60,613
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES		560,283			394,070
Long-term debt, net		1,462,140			1,479,920
Long-term operating lease liabilities		125,535			128,464
Deferred income taxes		184,605			175,235
Other		1,952			2,446
TOTAL LIABILITIES		2,334,515			2,180,135
Redeemable noncontrolling interest		3,630			3,722
TOTAL DEFICIT
Common stock, $0 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 120,352 shares issued at March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019		0			0
Treasury stock, at cost, 52,899 shares at March 28, 2020 and 52,933 shares at December 28, 2019		(3,156,907	)		(3,158,274	)
Retained earnings		2,496,660			2,500,083
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(44,226	)		(27,352	)
TOTAL DEFICIT		(704,473	)		(685,543	)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND TOTAL DEFICIT	$	1,633,672		$	1,498,314

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

WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

	Three Months Ended
	March 28,			March 30,
	2020			2019
Service revenues, net	$	324,657		$	306,726
Product sales and other, net		75,704			56,438
Revenues, net		400,361			363,164
Cost of services		135,566			128,957
Cost of product sales and other		53,804			33,259
Cost of revenues		189,370			162,216
Gross profit		210,991			200,948
Marketing expenses		117,933			114,249
Selling, general and administrative expenses		64,526			64,802
Goodwill impairment		3,665			0
Operating income		24,867			21,897
Interest expense		31,551			35,195
Other expense, net		24			303
Loss before income taxes		(6,708	)		(13,601	)
Benefit from income taxes		(651	)		(2,875	)
Net loss		(6,057	)		(10,726	)
Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest		(6	)		39
Net loss attributable to WW International, Inc.	$	(6,063	)	$	(10,687	)
Net loss per share attributable to WW International, Inc.
Basic	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.16	)
Diluted	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.16	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic		67,436			66,964
Diluted		67,436			66,964

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

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(IN THOUSANDS)

	Three Months Ended
	March 28,			March 30,
	2020			2019
Net loss	$	(6,057	)	$	(10,726	)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain		(9,820	)		1,714
Income tax benefit (expense) on foreign currency translation (loss) gain		2,499			(435	)
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain, net of taxes		(7,321	)		1,279
Loss on derivatives		(12,956	)		(7,361	)
Income tax benefit on loss on derivatives		3,305			1,867
Loss on derivatives, net of taxes		(9,651	)		(5,494	)
Total other comprehensive loss		(16,972	)		(4,215	)
Comprehensive loss		(23,029	)		(14,941	)
Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest		(6	)		39
Foreign currency translation loss, net of taxes attributable to the noncontrolling interest		98			6
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest		92			45
Comprehensive loss attributable to WW International, Inc.	$	(22,937	)	$	(14,896	)

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

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UNAUDITED Consolidated Statements of Changes in Total Deficit

(IN THOUSANDS)

				WW International, Inc.

														Accumulated
	Redeemable													Other
Three Months Ended March 28, 2020	Noncontrolling			Common Stock				Treasury Stock						Comprehensive			Retained
	Interest			Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount			Loss			Earnings			Total
Balance at December 28, 2019	$	3,722			120,352	$	0		52,933		$	(3,158,274	)	$	(27,352	)	$	2,500,083		$	(685,543	)
Comprehensive loss		(92	)												(16,874	)		(6,063	)		(22,937	)
Issuance of treasury stock under stock plans									(34	)		1,367						(1,325	)		42
Compensation expense on share- based awards																		3,965			3,965
Balance at March 28, 2020	$	3,630			120,352	$	0		52,899		$	(3,156,907	)	$	(44,226	)	$	2,496,660		$	(704,473	)

				WW International, Inc.

														Accumulated
	Redeemable													Other								��
Three Months Ended March 30, 2019	Noncontrolling			Common Stock				Treasury Stock						Comprehensive			Retained
	Interest			Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount			Loss			Earnings			Total
Balance at December 29, 2018	$	3,913			120,352	$	0		53,396		$	(3,175,624	)	$	(15,757	)	$	2,382,438		$	(808,943	)
Comprehensive loss		(45	)												(4,209	)		(10,687	)		(14,896	)
Issuance of treasury stock under stock plans									(21	)		753						(660	)		93
Compensation expense on share- based awards																		4,812			4,812
Balance at March 30, 2019	$	3,868			120,352	$	0		53,375		$	(3,174,871	)	$	(19,966	)	$	2,375,903		$	(818,934	)

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

WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(IN THOUSANDS)

	Three Months Ended
	March 28,			March 30,
	2020			2019
Operating activities:
Net loss	$	(6,057	)	$	(10,726	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		12,211			11,405
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount		2,184			2,208
Goodwill impairment		3,665			0
Share-based compensation expense		3,965			4,812
Deferred tax provision (benefit)		14,624			(433	)
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(221	)		(290	)
Reserve for inventory obsolescence		2,664			2,243
Foreign currency exchange rate loss		916			173
Changes in cash due to:
Receivables		(12,275	)		(3,316	)
Inventories		(9,690	)		(8,059	)
Prepaid expenses		(9,287	)		1,105
Accounts payable		15,400			2,171
Accrued liabilities		(6,799	)		(326	)
Deferred revenue		(487	)		6,925
Other long term assets and liabilities, net		(384	)		272
Income taxes		(2,013	)		(940	)
Cash provided by operating activities		8,416			7,224
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(13,533	)		(4,059	)
Capitalized software expenditures		(7,330	)		(7,167	)
Other items, net		(5,051	)		3
Cash used for investing activities		(25,914	)		(11,223	)
Financing activities:
Net borrowings on revolver		148,000			0
Payments on long-term debt		(19,250	)		(38,500	)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards		(600	)		(381	)
Proceeds from stock options exercised		120			127
Other items, net		(64	)		(80	)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities		128,206			(38,834	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(1,171	)		(783	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		109,537			(43,616	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		182,736			236,974
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	292,273		$	193,358

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

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

1.	Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of WW International, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. The terms “Company” and “WW” as used throughout these notes are used to indicate WW International, Inc. and all of its operations consolidated for purposes of its financial statements. The Company’s “Digital” business refers to providing subscriptions to the Company’s digital product offerings, including the Personal Coaching + Digital product. The Company’s “Studio + Digital” business refers to providing access to the Company’s weekly in-person workshops combined with the Company’s digital subscription product offerings to commitment plan subscribers. The “Studio + Digital” business also includes the provision of access to workshops for members who do not subscribe to commitment plans, including the Company’s “pay-as-you-go” members.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information 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. For example, the global outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has had and will continue to have a significant adverse impact on the Company’s business as well as on the business environment and the markets in which it operates. This global health crisis has also had a significant adverse effect on overall economic conditions and the Company expects consumer demand to continue to be negatively impacted due to changes in consumer behavior and confidence and health concerns. The situation remains dynamic and subject to rapid and possibly significant change, and accordingly the magnitude and duration of the negative impact to the Company’s business from the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be predicted with certainty. The Company considered the impact of COVID-19 on the assumptions and estimates used when preparing its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q quarterly financial statements. These assumptions and estimates may change, as new events occur and additional information is obtained, and such future changes may have an adverse impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position and liquidity. The consolidated financial statements include all of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiaries. All entities acquired, and any entity of which a majority interest was acquired, are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s operating results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of future or annual results. The consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, accordingly, they do not include all of the information necessary for a comprehensive presentation of results of operations, financial position and cash flow activity required by GAAP for complete financial statements but, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments including those of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair statement of the interim results presented.

These statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2019 filed on February 25, 2020, which includes additional information about the Company, its results of operations, its financial position and its cash flows.

2.	Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued updated guidance simplifying the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 as well as by improving consistent application of GAAP by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The effective date of the new guidance for public companies is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

For a discussion of the Company’s significant accounting policies, see “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2019. For a discussion of accounting standards adopted in the current year, see Note 3.

3.	Accounting Standards Adopted in Current Year

In August 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance addressing customer’s accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract, which requires customers to apply internal-use software guidance to determine the implementation costs that are able to be capitalized. Capitalized implementation costs are required to be amortized over the term of the arrangement, beginning when the cloud computing arrangement is ready for its intended use. The effective date of the new guidance for public companies is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. On December 29, 2019, the Company adopted the updated guidance on a prospective basis to all software implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

Leases

A lease is defined as an arrangement that contractually specifies the right to use and control an identified asset for a specific period of time in exchange for consideration. Operating leases are included in operating lease assets, portion of operating lease liabilities due within one year, and long-term operating lease liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, net, other accrued liabilities, and other long-term liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Lease assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term, using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate commensurate with the lease term, since the Company’s lessors do not provide an implicit rate, nor is one readily available. The incremental borrowing rate is calculated based on the Company’s credit yield curve and adjusted for collateralization, credit quality and economic environment impact, all where applicable. The lease asset includes scheduled lease payments and excludes lease incentives, such as free rent periods and tenant improvement allowances. The Company has certain leases that may include an option to renew and when it is reasonably probable to exercise such option, the Company will include the renewal option terms in determining the lease asset and lease liability. The Company does not have any renewal options that would have a material impact on the terms of the leases and that are also reasonably expected to be exercised as of March 28, 2020. A lease may contain both fixed and variable payments. Variable lease payments that are linked to an index or rate are measured based on the current index or rate at adoption of the updated guidance, or lease commencement date for new leases, with the impact of future changes in the index or rate being recorded as a period expense. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The Company’s operating and finance leases are primarily for its studios, corporate offices, data centers and certain equipment, including automobiles.

At March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company’s lease assets and lease liabilities were as follows:

	March 28, 2020		December 28, 2019
Assets:
Operating lease assets	$	149,757	$	151,983
Finance lease assets		190		259
Total leased assets	$	149,947	$	152,242

Liabilities:
Current
Operating	$	33,843	$	33,236
Finance		127		126
Noncurrent
Operating	$	125,535	$	128,464
Finance		63		96
Total lease liabilities	$	159,568	$	161,922

For the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, the components of the Company’s lease expense were as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 28,		March 30,
	2020		2019
Operating lease cost:
Fixed lease cost	$	12,641	$	13,372
Variable lease cost		11		0
Total operating lease cost	$	12,652	$	13,372
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of leased assets		64		80
Interest on lease liabilities		3		8
Total finance lease cost	$	67	$	88
Total lease cost	$	12,719	$	13,460

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

At March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company’s weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rates were as follows:

	March 28, 2020		December 28, 2019
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (years)
Operating leases		6.94		7.06
Finance leases		2.29		2.43

Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases		6.95		7.02
Finance leases		6.01		5.97

The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms of 0 to 12 years with a weighted average lease term of 6.93 years as of March 28, 2020.

At March 28, 2020, the maturity of the Company’s lease liabilities in each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter were as follows:

	Operating Leases		Finance Leases		Total
Remainder of fiscal 2020	$	32,544	$	102	$	32,646
2021		40,804		51		40,855
2022		29,553		22		29,575
2023		21,385		24		21,409
2024		16,007		5		16,012
Thereafter		66,061		0		66,061
Total lease payments	$	206,354	$	204	$	206,558
Less imputed interest		46,976		14		46,990
Present value of lease liabilities	$	159,378	$	190	$	159,568

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 28,		March 30,
	2020		2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	12,701	$	12,742
Operating cash flows from finance leases	$	3	$	8
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	64	$	80

Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	$	8,488	$	887
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	$	0	$	0

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

Revenue

Revenues are recognized when control of the promised services or goods is transferred to the Company’s customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services or goods.

The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by revenue source:

	Three Months Ended
	March 28,		March 30,
	2020		2019
Digital Subscription Revenues	$	174,545	$	148,855
Studio + Digital Fees		150,112		157,871
Service Revenues, net	$	324,657	$	306,726
Product sales and other, net		75,704		56,438
Revenues, net	$	400,361	$	363,164

The following tables present the Company’s revenues disaggregated by revenue source and segment:

	Three Months Ended March 28, 2020
	North		Continental		United
	America		Europe		Kingdom		Other		Total
Digital Subscription Revenues	$	116,349	$	46,638	$	7,576	$	3,982	$	174,545
Studio + Digital Fees		112,843		21,519		11,129		4,621		150,112
Service Revenues, net	$	229,192	$	68,157	$	18,705	$	8,603	$	324,657
Product sales and other, net		54,514		11,833		6,323		3,034		75,704
Revenues, net	$	283,706	$	79,990	$	25,028	$	11,637	$	400,361

	Three Months Ended March 30, 2019
	North		Continental		United
	America		Europe		Kingdom		Other		Total
Digital Subscription Revenues	$	98,760	$	40,183	$	6,418	$	3,494	$	148,855
Studio + Digital Fees		117,599		23,949		11,263		5,060		157,871
Service Revenues, net	$	216,359	$	64,132	$	17,681	$	8,554	$	306,726
Product sales and other, net		33,652		12,025		6,930		3,831		56,438
Revenues, net	$	250,011	$	76,157	$	24,611	$	12,385	$	363,164

Information about Contract Balances

For Service Revenues, the Company typically collects payment in advance of providing services. Any amounts collected in advance of services being provided are recorded in deferred revenue. In the case where amounts are not collected, but the service has been provided and the revenue has been recognized, the amounts are recorded in accounts receivable. The opening and ending balances of the Company’s deferred revenues are as follows:

	Deferred			Deferred
	Revenue			Revenue-Long Term
Balance as of December 28, 2019	$	60,613		$	54
Net (decrease) increase during the period		(1,198	)		4
Balance as of March 28, 2020	$	59,415		$	58

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

Revenue recognized from amounts included in current deferred revenue as of December 28, 2019 was $50,669 for the three months ended March 28, 2020. The Company’s long-term deferred revenue, which is included in other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet, had a balance of $58 and $54 at March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively, for revenue that will not be recognized during the next fiscal year and is generally related to upfront payments received as an inducement for entering into certain sales-based royalty agreements with third party licensees. This revenue is amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the applicable agreement.

6.	Franchise Rights Acquired, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Franchise rights acquired are due to acquisitions of the Company’s franchised territories as well as the acquisition of franchise promotion agreements and other factors associated with the acquired franchise territories. For the three months ended March 28, 2020, the change in the carrying value of franchise rights acquired was primarily due to the effect of exchange rate changes.

Goodwill primarily relates to the acquisition of the Company by The Kraft Heinz Company (successor to H.J. Heinz Company) in 1978 and the Company’s acquisitions of WW.com, Inc. (formerly known as WeightWatchers.com, Inc.) in 2005, the Company’s franchised territories and the majority interest in Vigilantes do Peso Marketing Ltda. For the three months ended March 28, 2020, the change in the carrying amount of goodwill was due to the impairment charge of the Company’s Brazil reporting unit and the effect of exchange rate changes as follows:

	North			Continental			United
	America			Europe			Kingdom			Other			Total
Balance as of December 28, 2019	$	143,940		$	7,015		$	1,213		$	5,748		$	157,916
Goodwill impairment		0			0			0			(3,665	)		(3,665	)
Effect of exchange rate changes		(2,642	)		(201	)		(59	)		(892	)		(3,794	)
Balance as of March 28, 2020	$	141,298		$	6,814		$	1,154		$	1,191		$	150,457

Brazil Goodwill Impairment

With respect to the Company’s Brazil reporting unit, during the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company made a strategic decision to shift to an exclusively Digital business in that country. The Company determined that making this decision together with the negative impact of COVID-19, the ongoing challenging economic environment in Brazil and the Company’s reduced expectations regarding the reporting unit’s future operating cash flows required the Company to perform an interim goodwill impairment analysis. In performing this discounted cash flow analysis, the Company determined that the carrying amount of this reporting unit exceeded its fair value and as a result recorded an impairment charge of $3,665, which comprises the remaining balance of goodwill for this reporting unit.

As it relates to the goodwill impairment analysis for Brazil, the Company estimated future debt-free cash flows in contemplation of its growth strategies for that market. In developing these projections, the Company considered the growth strategies under the current market conditions in Brazil. The Company then discounted the estimated future cash flows utilizing a discount rate which was calculated using the average cost of capital, which included the cost of equity and the cost of debt. The cost of equity was determined by combining a risk-free rate of return and a market risk premium for the Company’s peer group. The risk-free rate of return was determined based on the average rate of long-term U.S. Treasury securities. The market risk premium was determined by reviewing external market data including the current economic conditions in Brazil and the country specific risk thereon, all as reflected in the discount rate. The cost of debt was determined by estimating the Company’s current borrowing rate.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

Finite-lived Intangible Assets

The carrying values of finite-lived intangible assets as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019 were as follows:

	March 28, 2020				December 28, 2019
	Gross				Gross
	Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying		Accumulated
	Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amortization
Capitalized software costs	$	121,145	$	98,632	$	119,537	$	97,588
Website development costs		82,084		54,966		77,823		50,748
Trademarks		11,914		11,285		11,869		11,228
Other		14,000		4,762		14,003		4,637
Trademarks and other intangible assets	$	229,143	$	169,645	$	223,232	$	164,201
Franchise rights acquired		7,942		4,433		8,180		4,618
Total finite-lived intangible assets	$	237,085	$	174,078	$	231,412	$	168,819

Aggregate amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets was recorded in the amounts of $7,165 and $7,556 for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, respectively.

Estimated amortization expense of existing finite-lived intangible assets for the next five fiscal years and thereafter is as follows:

Remainder of fiscal 2020	$	20,432
Fiscal 2021	$	20,233
Fiscal 2022	$	10,169
Fiscal 2023	$	1,992
Fiscal 2024 and thereafter	$	10,181

7.	Long-Term Debt

The components of the Company’s long-term debt were as follows:

	March 28, 2020									December 28, 2019
	Principal Balance		Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs		Unamortized Debt Discount		Effective Rate ⁽¹⁾			Principal Balance		Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs		Unamortized Debt Discount		Effective Rate ⁽¹⁾
Revolving Credit Facility due November 29, 2022	$	148,000	$	0	$	0		3.18	%	$	0	$	0	$	0		0.00	%
Term Loan Facility due November 29, 2024		1,286,000		6,092		20,533		7.32	%		1,305,250		6,418		21,634		7.93	%
Notes due December 1, 2025		300,000		985		0		8.62	%		300,000		1,028		0		8.72	%
Total	$	1,734,000	$	7,077	$	20,533		7.54	%	$	1,605,250	$	7,446	$	21,634		8.07	%
Less: Current portion		244,250									96,250
Unamortized deferred financing costs		7,077									7,446
Unamortized debt discount		20,533									21,634
Total long-term debt	$	1,462,140								$	1,479,920

(1)	Includes amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount.

On November 29, 2017, the Company refinanced its then-existing credit facilities (hereinafter referred to as “the November 2017 debt refinancing”) consisting of $1,930,386 of borrowings under a term loan facility and an undrawn $50,000 revolving credit facility with $1,565,000 of borrowings under its new credit facilities, consisting of a $1,540,000 term loan facility and a $150,000 revolving credit facility (of which $25,000 was drawn upon at the time of the November 2017 debt refinancing and repaid on January 29, 2018) (collectively, the “Credit Facilities”), and $300,000 in aggregate principal amount of 8.625% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “Notes”). During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company incurred fees of $53,832 (which included $30,800 of a debt discount) in connection with the November 2017 debt refinancing. In addition, the Company recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $10,524 in connection thereto. This early extinguishment of debt write-off was comprised of $5,716 of deferred financing fees paid in connection with the November 2017 debt refinancing and $4,808 of pre-existing deferred financing fees.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

Senior Secured Credit Facilities

The Credit Facilities were issued under a new credit agreement, dated November 29, 2017 (the “Credit Agreement”), among the Company, as borrower, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan Chase”), as administrative agent and an issuing bank, Bank of America, N.A., as an issuing bank, and Citibank, N.A., as an issuing bank. The Credit Facilities consist of (1) $1,540,000 in aggregate principal amount of senior secured tranche B term loans due in 2024 (the “Term Loan Facility”) and (2) a $150,000 senior secured revolving credit facility (which includes borrowing capacity available for letters of credit) due in 2022 (the “Revolving Credit Facility”).

On both May 31, 2019 and October 10, 2019, the Company made a voluntary prepayment at par of $50,000 in respect of its outstanding term loans under the Term Loan Facility. As a result of these prepayments, the Company wrote off deferred financing fees of $526 in the aggregate in fiscal 2019.

On March 23, 2020, as a precautionary measure in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Company drew down $148,000 on the Revolving Credit Facility in order to enhance its cash position and to provide additional financial flexibility. The revolver borrowing has been classified as a short-term liability in connection with the Company’s monthly interest elections.

As of March 28, 2020, the Company had $1,434,000 of debt outstanding under its Credit Facilities, with $846 of availability and $1,154 in issued but undrawn letters of credit outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. The outstanding balance under the Revolving Credit Facility is included in the current portion of long-term debt on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of March 28, 2020.

All obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by, subject to certain exceptions, each of the Company’s current and future wholly-owned material domestic restricted subsidiaries. All obligations under the Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and each guarantor, subject to customary exceptions, including:

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a pledge of 100% of the equity interests directly held by the Company and each guarantor in any wholly-owned domestic material subsidiary of the Company or any guarantor (which pledge, in the case of any non-U.S. subsidiary of a U.S. subsidiary, will not include more than 65% of the voting stock of such first-tier non-U.S. subsidiary), subject to certain exceptions; and

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a security interest in substantially all other tangible and intangible assets of the Company and each guarantor, subject to certain exceptions.

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, depending on the Company’s Consolidated First Lien Net Debt Leverage Ratio (as used in the Credit Agreement), on an annual basis on or about the time the Company is required to deliver its financial statements for any fiscal year, the Company is obligated to offer to prepay a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan Facility in an aggregate amount determined by a percentage of its annual excess cash flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (said payment, a “Cash Flow Sweep”).

WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

Borrowings under the Term Loan Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s option, either (1) an applicable margin plus a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) 0.50% per annum plus the higher of (i) the Federal Funds Effective Rate and (ii) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate as determined by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, (b) the prime rate of JPMorgan Chase and (c) the LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for an interest period of one month adjusted for certain additional costs, plus 1.00%; provided that such rate is not lower than a floor of 1.75% or (2) an applicable margin plus a LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for the interest period relevant to such borrowing adjusted for certain additional costs, provided that LIBOR is not lower than a floor of 0.75%. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to an applicable margin based upon a leverage-based pricing grid, plus, at the Company’s option, either (1) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) 0.50% per annum plus the higher of (i) the Federal Funds Effective Rate and (ii) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate as determined by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, (b) the prime rate of JPMorgan Chase and (c) the LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for an interest period of one month adjusted for certain additional costs, plus 1.00% or (2) a LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for the interest period relevant to such borrowing adjusted for certain additional costs. As of March 28, 2020, the applicable margins for the LIBOR rate borrowings under the Term Loan Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility were 4.75% and 2.25%, respectively. In the event that LIBOR is phased out as is currently expected, the Credit Agreement provides that the Company and the administrative agent may amend the Credit Agreement to replace the LIBOR definition therein with a successor rate subject to notifying the lending syndicate of such change and not receiving within five business days of such notification objections to such replacement rate from lenders holding at least a majority of the aggregate principal amount of loans and commitments then outstanding under the Credit Agreement. If the Company fails to do so, its borrowings will be based off of the alternative base rate plus a margin.

On a quarterly basis, the Company pays a commitment fee to the lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility in respect of unutilized commitments thereunder, which commitment fee fluctuates depending upon the Company’s Consolidated First Lien Net Debt Leverage Ratio. Based on the Company’s Consolidated First Lien Net Debt Leverage Ratio as of March 28, 2020, the commitment fee was 0.35% per annum. The Company’s Consolidated First Lien Net Debt Leverage Ratio as of March 28, 2020 was 3.04:1.00.

The Credit Agreement contains other customary terms, including (1) representations, warranties and affirmative covenants, (2) negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, investments, distributions, prepayments of subordinated debt, amendments of material agreements governing subordinated indebtedness, changes to lines of business and transactions with affiliates, in each case subject to baskets, thresholds and other exceptions, and (3) customary events of default.

The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions are also subject to compliance with certain financial ratios. In addition, if the Company has more than $50,000 of outstanding extensions of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility as of any fiscal quarter end, it must be in compliance with a springing Consolidated First Lien Net Debt Leverage Ratio maintenance covenant of 3.75:1.00. If at any time the Company expects that it will not be in compliance with such maintenance covenant as of the next upcoming fiscal quarter end, the Company expects it will reduce its extensions of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility to $50,000 or less prior to the last day of such fiscal quarter so that it is not required to comply with such springing maintenance covenant. In any such event, the Company would be able to reborrow the full amount under the Revolving Credit Facility subsequent to such fiscal quarter end given the maintenance covenant is only tested as of the last day of each fiscal quarter.

As of March 28, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all applicable financial covenants in the Credit Agreement governing the Credit Facilities.

Senior Notes

The Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of November 29, 2017 (the “Indenture”), among the Company, the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee. The Indenture contains customary covenants, events of default and other provisions for an issuer of non-investment grade debt securities. These covenants include limitations on indebtedness, liens, mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, investments, distributions, prepayments of subordinated debt and transactions with affiliates, in each case subject to baskets, thresholds and other exceptions.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

The Notes accrue interest at a rate per annum equal to 8.625% and are due on December 1, 2025. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on June 1, 2018. On or after December 1, 2020, the Company may on any one or more occasions redeem some or all of the Notes at a purchase price equal to 104.313% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date, such optional redemption price decreasing to 102.156% on or after December 1, 2021 and to 100.000% on or after December 1, 2022. Prior to December 1, 2020, the Company may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes with an amount not to exceed the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at 108.625% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. Prior to December 1, 2020, the Company may redeem some or all of the Notes at a make-whole price plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. If a change of control occurs, the Company must offer to purchase for cash the Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the purchase date. Following the sale of certain assets and subject to certain conditions, the Company must offer to purchase for cash the Notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the purchase date. The Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company’s subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Facilities.

Outstanding Debt

At March 28, 2020, the Company had $1,734,000 outstanding under the Credit Facilities and the Notes, consisting of borrowings under the Term Loan Facility of $1,286,000, borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility of $148,000 and $300,000 in aggregate principal amount of Notes issued and outstanding.

At March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company’s debt consisted of both fixed and variable-rate instruments. Interest rate swaps were entered into to hedge a portion of the cash flow exposure associated with the Company’s variable-rate borrowings. See Note 12 for information on the Company’s interest rate swaps. The weighted average interest rate (which includes amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount) on the Company’s outstanding debt, exclusive of the impact of the swap then in effect, was approximately 7.19% and 8.08% per annum at March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively, based on interest rates on these dates. The weighted average interest rate (which includes amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount) on the Company’s outstanding debt, including the impact of the swap then in effect, was approximately 7.09% and 7.59% per annum at March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively, based on interest rates on these dates.

8.Per Share Data

Basic net loss per share is calculated utilizing the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted net loss per share is calculated utilizing the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented adjusted for the effect of dilutive common stock equivalents.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share data:

	Three Months Ended
	March 28,			March 30,
	2020			2019
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to WW International, Inc.	$	(6,063	)	$	(10,687	)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding		67,436			66,964
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents		0			0
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		67,436			66,964
Net loss per share attributable to WW International, Inc.
Basic	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.16	)
Diluted	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.16	)

The number of anti-dilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the calculation of the weighted average number of common shares for diluted net loss per share was 4,042 and 4,223 for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, respectively.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

9.	Stock Plans

On May 6, 2008, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2008 Plan”). On May 6, 2014, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended and restated, the “2014 Plan”), which replaced the 2008 Plan for all equity-based awards granted on or after May 6, 2014. The 2014 Plan is designed to promote the long-term financial interests and growth of the Company by attracting, motivating and retaining employees with the ability to contribute to the success of the business and to align compensation for the Company’s employees over a multi-year period directly with the interests of the shareholders of the Company. The Company’s long-term equity incentive compensation program has historically included time-vesting non-qualified stock option and/or restricted stock unit (including performance-based stock unit with both time- and performance-vesting criteria (“PSUs”)) awards. From time to time, the Company has granted fully-vested shares of its common stock to individuals in connection with special circumstances. The Company’s Board of Directors or a committee thereof administers the 2014 Plan.

In fiscal 2019, the Company granted 280.1 PSUs having both time- and performance-vesting criteria. The time-vesting criteria for these PSUs will be satisfied upon continued employment (with limited exceptions) on the third anniversary of the grant date. The performance-vesting criteria for these PSUs will be satisfied if the Company has achieved a certain annual operating income objective for the performance period of fiscal 2021. Pursuant to these awards, the number of PSUs that become vested, if any, upon the satisfaction of both vesting criteria, shall be equal to (x) the target number of PSUs granted multiplied by (y) the applicable achievement percentage, rounded down to avoid the issuance of fractional shares. The Company is currently accruing compensation expense to what it believes is the probable outcome upon vesting.

In fiscal 2018, the Company granted 81.3 PSUs having both time- and performance-vesting criteria. The time-vesting criteria for these PSUs will be satisfied upon continued employment (with limited exceptions) on the third anniversary of the grant date. The performance-vesting criteria for these PSUs will be satisfied if the Company has achieved a certain annual operating income objective for the performance period of fiscal 2020. Pursuant to these awards, the number of PSUs that become vested, if any, upon the satisfaction of both vesting criteria, shall be equal to (x) the target number of PSUs granted multiplied by (y) the applicable achievement percentage, rounded down to avoid the issuance of fractional shares. The applicable achievement percentage shall increase in the event the Company has achieved a certain revenue target during such performance period. The Company is currently accruing compensation expense to what it believes is the probable outcome upon vesting.

In fiscal 2017, the Company granted 98.5 PSUs in May 2017 and 47.9 PSUs in July 2017, all having both time- and performance-vesting criteria. The time-vesting criteria for these PSUs will be satisfied upon continued employment (with limited exceptions) on May 15, 2020. Certain of the performance-vesting criteria for these PSUs was satisfied when the Company achieved, in the case of the May 2017 awards, certain annual operating income objectives and, in the case of the July 2017 award, certain net income or operating income objectives, as applicable for each of the fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2018 performance years. The performance-vesting criteria for the fiscal 2019 performance year was not satisfied. When the performance measure was met, if at all, for a particular 2017 Award Performance Year (i.e., each fiscal year over a three-year period, fiscal 2017 through fiscal 2019), that portion of units was “banked” for potential issuance following the satisfaction of the time-vesting criteria. Such portion of units “banked” was equal to (x) the target number of PSUs granted for the applicable 2017 Award Performance Year multiplied by (y) the applicable achievement percentage, rounded down to avoid the issuance of fractional shares. The Company is currently accruing compensation expense to what it believes is the probable outcome upon vesting.

In fiscal 2016, the Company granted 289.9 PSUs having both time- and performance-vesting criteria. The time-vesting criteria for these PSUs was satisfied upon continued employment (with limited exceptions) on the third anniversary of the grant date. The performance-vesting criteria for these PSUs was satisfied when the Company achieved a Debt Ratio (as defined in the applicable term sheet for these PSU awards and based on a Debt to EBITDAS ratio (each, as defined therein)) at levels at or below 4.5x over the performance period from December 31, 2017 to December 29, 2018. Pursuant to these awards, the number of PSUs that became vested in fiscal 2019 upon the satisfaction of the time-vesting criteria of 219.3 was calculated as (x) the target number of PSUs granted multiplied by (y) 166.67%, the applicable Debt Ratio achievement percentage, rounded down to avoid the issuance of fractional shares. The Company accrued compensation expense in an amount equal to the outcome upon vesting.

WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

10.Income Taxes

The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 were 9.7% and 21.1%, respectively. For the three months ended March 28, 2020, the difference between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s consolidated effective tax rate was primarily due to an impairment of its Brazil reporting unit which has a full valuation allowance, a $1,305 tax expense related to global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) and $1,036 of state income tax expense. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 28, 2020 was partially offset by a $1,243 tax benefit from income earned in foreign jurisdictions. For the three months ended March 30, 2019, the difference between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s consolidated effective tax rate was primarily due to $1,462 of higher state income tax expense versus the prior year period and a $856 tax expense related to GILTI. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 30, 2019 was partially offset by a $648 tax benefit related to foreign-derived intangible income.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “CARES Act”) was signed into law. The CARES Act includes provisions relating to modifications to the net interest deduction limitations, refundable payroll tax credits, and deferment of the employer portion of certain payroll taxes. The Company does not expect these changes to have a significant impact on its effective tax rate.

11.

Legal

Securities Class Action and Derivative Matters

In March 2019, two substantially identical class action complaints alleging violations of the federal securities laws were filed by individual shareholders against the Company, certain of the Company’s current officers and the Company’s former controlling shareholder, Artal Group S.A. (“Artal”), in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The actions were consolidated and lead plaintiffs were appointed in June 2019. A consolidated amended complaint was filed on July 29, 2019, naming as defendants the Company, certain of the Company’s current officers and directors, and Artal and certain of its affiliates. A second consolidated amended complaint was filed on September 27, 2019. The operative complaint asserts claims on behalf of all purchasers of the Company’s common stock between May 4, 2018 and February 26, 2019, inclusive (the “Class Period”), including purchasers of the Company’s common stock traceable to the May 2018 secondary offering of the Company’s common stock by certain of its shareholders. The complaint alleges that, during the Class Period, the defendants disseminated materially false and misleading statements and/or concealed or recklessly disregarded material adverse facts. The complaint alleges claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and with respect to the secondary offering, under Sections 11, 12(a)(2), and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The plaintiffs seek to recover unspecified damages on behalf of the class members. The Company believes that the action is without merit and intends to vigorously defend it. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on October 31, 2019.

Between March and July 2019, the Company received shareholder litigation demands alleging breaches of fiduciary duties by certain current and former Company directors and executive officers, to the alleged injury of the Company. The allegations in the demands relate to those contained in the ongoing securities class action litigation. In response to the demands, pursuant to Virginia law, the Board of Directors has created a special committee to investigate and evaluate the claims made in the demands. In addition, four derivative complaints were filed, each making allegations against certain of the Company’s officers and directors and/or Artal and certain of its affiliates. First, on June 13, 2019, a shareholder derivative complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York against certain of the Company’s officers and directors alleging, among other things, that the defendants breached fiduciary duties to the alleged injury of the Company. The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the complaint on July 8, 2019 and the Company agreed to treat the complaint as a litigation demand. Second, on July 23, 2019, another shareholder derivative complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York against certain of the Company’s officers and directors alleging, among other things, that the defendants breached fiduciary duties to the alleged injury of the Company. The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the complaint the same day. Third, on October 25, 2019, another shareholder derivative complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York against certain of the Company’s officers and directors alleging, among other things, that the defendants breached fiduciary duties to the alleged injury of the Company. Finally, on December 16, 2019, a shareholder derivative complaint was filed in New York Supreme Court against certain of the Company’s officers and directors, and Artal and certain of its affiliates, alleging, among other things, that the defendants breached fiduciary duties to the alleged injury of the Company. The Company believes that these actions are without merit and intends to vigorously defend them.

WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

Other Litigation Matters

Due to the nature of the Company’s activities, it is also, at times, subject to other pending and threatened legal actions, including patent and other intellectual property actions, that arise out of the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the disposition of any such matters is not expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, the results of legal actions cannot be predicted with certainty. Therefore, it is possible that the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows could be materially adversely affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more legal actions.

12.	Derivative Instruments and Hedging

As of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company had in effect an interest rate swap with a notional amount totaling $1,000,000.

On July 26, 2013, in order to hedge a portion of its variable rate debt, the Company entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap with an effective date of March 31, 2014 and a termination date of April 2, 2020. The initial notional amount of this swap was $1,500,000. During the term of this swap, the notional amount decreased from $1,500,000 effective March 31, 2014 to $1,250,000 on April 3, 2017 and to $1,000,000 on April 1, 2019. This interest rate swap effectively fixed the variable interest rate on the notional amount of this swap at 2.41%. This swap qualifies for hedge accounting and, therefore, changes in the fair value of this swap have been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

On June 11, 2018, in order to hedge a portion of its variable rate debt, the Company entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap (the “2018 swap”) with an effective date of April 2, 2020 and a termination date of March 31, 2024. The initial notional amount of this swap is $500,000. During the term of this swap, the notional amount will decrease from $500,000 effective April 2, 2020 to $250,000 on March 31, 2021. This interest rate swap effectively fixed the variable interest rate on the notional amount of this swap at 3.1005%. On June 7, 2019, in order to hedge a portion of its variable rate debt, the Company entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap (together with the 2018 swap, the “future swaps”) with an effective date of April 2, 2020 and a termination date of March 31, 2024. The notional amount of this swap is $250,000. This interest rate swap effectively fixed the variable interest rate on the notional amount of this swap at 1.901%. The future swaps qualify for hedge accounting and, therefore, changes in the fair value of the future swaps have been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

As of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, cumulative unrealized losses for qualifying hedges were reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the amounts of $25,180 ($33,812 before taxes) and $15,529 ($20,856 before taxes), respectively. As of March 28, 2020, the fair value of the Company’s then-effective swap was a liability of $1,138, which is included in derivative payable in the consolidated balance sheet. As of March 28, 2020, the fair value of the Company’s future swaps was a liability of $33,765, which is included in derivative payable in the consolidated balance sheet. As of December 28, 2019, the fair value of the Company’s then-effective swap was a liability of $1,881, which is included in derivative payable in the consolidated balance sheet. As of December 28, 2019, the fair value of the Company’s future swaps was a liability of $19,716, which is included in derivative payable in the consolidated balance sheet.

The Company is hedging forecasted transactions for periods not exceeding the next five years. The Company expects approximately $10,513 ($14,093 before taxes) of derivative losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at March 28, 2020, based on current market rates, will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months.

13.	Fair Value Measurements

Accounting guidance on fair value measurements for certain financial assets and liabilities requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

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Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

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Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

When measuring fair value, the Company is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s significant financial instruments include long-term debt and interest rate swap agreements as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019. The fair value of the Company’s borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility approximated a carrying value of $148,000 and $0 at March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively, due to the nature of the debt (Level 2 input).

The fair value of the Company’s Credit Facilities is determined by utilizing average bid prices on or near the end of each fiscal quarter (Level 2 input). As of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was approximately $1,427,786 and $1,597,852, respectively, as compared to the carrying value (net of deferred financing costs and debt discount) of $1,558,390 and $1,576,170, respectively.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The fair values for the Company’s derivative financial instruments are determined using observable current market information such as the prevailing LIBOR interest rate and LIBOR yield curve rates and include consideration of counterparty credit risk. See Note 12 for disclosures related to derivative financial instruments.

The following table presents the aggregate fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments:

			Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Total Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Interest rate swap liability at March 28, 2020	$	34,903	$	0	$	34,903	$	0
Interest rate swap liability at December 28, 2019	$	21,597	$	0	$	21,597	$	0

The Company did 0t have any transfers into or out of Levels 1 and 2 and did not maintain any assets or liabilities classified as Level 3 during the three months ended March 28, 2020 and the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019.

14.	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component ^(a)

	Three Months Ended March 28, 2020
	Loss on Qualifying Hedges			Loss on Foreign Currency Translation			Total
Beginning balance at December 28, 2019	$	(15,529	)	$	(11,823	)	$	(27,352	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax		(10,471	)		(7,321	)		(17,792	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax^(b)		820			0			820
Net current period other comprehensive loss including noncontrolling interest		(9,651	)		(7,321	)		(16,972	)
Less: Net current period other comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest		0			98			98
Ending balance at March 28, 2020	$	(25,180	)	$	(19,046	)	$	(44,226	)

(a)	Amounts in parentheses indicate debits

(b)	See separate table below for details about these reclassifications

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

	Three Months Ended March 30, 2019
	Loss on Qualifying Hedges			Loss on Foreign Currency Translation			Total
Beginning balance at December 29, 2018	$	(1,175	)	$	(14,582	)	$	(15,757	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax		(4,552	)		1,279			(3,273	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax^(b)		(942	)		0			(942	)
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income including noncontrolling interest		(5,494	)		1,279			(4,215	)
Less: Net current period other comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest		0			6			6
Ending balance at March 30, 2019	$	(6,669	)	$	(13,297	)	$	(19,966	)

(a)	Amounts in parentheses indicate debits

(b)	See separate table below for details about these reclassifications

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ^(a)

	Three Months Ended
	March 28,			March 30,
	2020			2019
Details about Other Comprehensive Loss Components	Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss						Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Loss on Qualifying Hedges
Interest rate contracts	$	(1,099	)	$	1,262		Interest expense
		(1,099	)		1,262		Loss before income taxes
		279			(320	)	Benefit from income taxes
	$	(820	)	$	942		Net loss

(a)	Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to profit/loss

15.	Segment Data

The Company has 4 reportable segments based on an integrated geographical structure as follows: North America, Continental Europe (CE), United Kingdom and Other. Other consists of Australia, New Zealand and emerging markets operations and franchise revenues and related costs, all of which have been grouped together as if they were a single reportable segment because they do not meet any of the quantitative thresholds and are immaterial for separate disclosure. To be consistent with the information that is presented to the chief operating decision maker, the Company does not include intercompany activity in the segment results.

Information about the Company’s reportable segments is as follows:

	Total Revenue, net
	Three Months Ended
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019
North America	$	283,706	$	250,011
Continental Europe		79,990		76,157
United Kingdom		25,028		24,611
Other		11,637		12,385
Total revenue, net	$	400,361	$	363,164

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

	Net Loss
	Three Months Ended
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019
Segment operating income:
North America	$	45,253		$	41,113
Continental Europe		13,572			10,076
United Kingdom		(837	)		(751	)
Other		(2,776	)		(331	)
Total segment operating income		55,212			50,107
General corporate expenses		30,345			28,210
Interest expense		31,551			35,195
Other expense, net		24			303
Benefit from income taxes		(651	)		(2,875	)
Net loss	$	(6,057	)	$	(10,726	)
Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest		(6	)		39
Net loss attributable to WW International, Inc.	$	(6,063	)	$	(10,687	)

	Depreciation and Amortization
	Three Months Ended
	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019
North America	$	10,527	$	9,303
Continental Europe		388		381
United Kingdom		262		285
Other		97		112
Total segment depreciation and amortization		11,274		10,081
General corporate depreciation and amortization		3,121		3,532
Depreciation and amortization	$	14,395	$	13,613

16.	Related Party

As previously disclosed, on October 18, 2015, the Company entered into the Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Oprah Winfrey, under which she would consult with the Company and participate in developing, planning, executing and enhancing the WW program and related initiatives, and provide it with services in her discretion to promote the Company and its programs, products and services for an initial term of five years (the “Initial Term”).

As previously disclosed, on December 15, 2019, the Company entered into an amendment of the Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Ms. Winfrey, pursuant to which, among other things, the Initial Term of the Strategic Collaboration Agreement was extended until April 17, 2023 (with no additional successive renewal terms) after which a second term will commence and continue through the earlier of the date of the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders or May 31, 2025. Ms. Winfrey will continue to provide the above-described services during the remainder of the Initial Term and, during the second term, will provide certain consulting and other services to the Company. In consideration of Ms. Winfrey entering into the amendment to the Strategic Collaboration Agreement and the performance of her obligations thereunder, on December 15, 2019 the Company granted Ms. Winfrey a fully vested option to purchase 3,276 shares of the Company’s common stock (the "Winfrey Amendment Option") which shall become exercisable at any time after the date on which shareholder approval of such option becomes effective. The amendment to the Strategic Collaboration Agreement will not become operative unless and until the Company's shareholders approve the Winfrey Amendment Option on or before June 30, 2020. The Company will submit the Winfrey Amendment Option for shareholder approval at the Company's 2020 annual meeting of shareholders. If the Company’s shareholders do not approve the Winfrey Amendment Option, Ms. Winfrey could terminate the Strategic Collaboration Agreement with the Company as a result.

In addition to the Strategic Collaboration Agreement, Ms. Winfrey and her related entities provided services to the Company totaling $938 and $1,283 for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, respectively, which services included advertising, production and related fees.

Also, entities related to Ms. Winfrey were reimbursed for actual costs incurred in connection with the WW Presents: Oprah’s 2020 Vision tour totaling $1,509 for the three months ended March 28, 2020.

WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PER UNIT AMOUNTS)

The Company’s accounts payable to parties related to Ms. Winfrey at March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019 was $2,188 and $72, respectively.

17.	Restructuring

As previously disclosed, in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company undertook an organizational realignment which resulted in the elimination of certain positions and termination of employment for certain employees worldwide. The Company recorded expenses in connection with employee termination benefit costs of $6,331 ($4,727 after tax) during the three months ended March 30, 2019. These expenses impacted cost of revenues by $1,425 and selling, general and administrative expense by $4,906. The Company did not record additional expenses in connection with this organizational realignment. All expenses were recorded to general corporate expenses and therefore there was no impact to the segments.

For the three months ended March 28, 2020, the Company made payments of $858 towards the liability for these expenses and increased provision estimates by $29. For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019, the Company made payments of $5,077 towards the liability for these expenses and lowered provision estimates by $83. The Company expects the remaining liability of $342 to be paid in full in fiscal 2020.

CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for historical information contained herein, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, including, in particular, the statements about our plans, strategies and prospects and the impact of the COVID-19 virus under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We have generally used the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “intend,” “aim” and similar expressions in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among other things:

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the impact of the global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus on our business and on the business environment and markets in which we operate;

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competition from other weight management and wellness industry participants or the development of more effective or more favorably perceived weight management methods;

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our ability to continue to develop new, innovative services and products and enhance our existing services and products or the failure of our services, products or brands to continue to appeal to the market, or our ability to successfully expand into new channels of distribution or respond to consumer trends;

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the ability to successfully implement new strategic initiatives, including our strategic digital transformation;

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the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing programs, including the strength of our social media presence;

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the impact on our reputation of actions taken by our franchisees, licensees, suppliers and other partners;

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the impact of our substantial amount of debt, debt service obligations and debt covenants, and our exposure to variable rate indebtedness;

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the ability to generate sufficient cash to service our debt and satisfy our other liquidity requirements;

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uncertainties regarding the satisfactory operation of our technology or systems;

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the impact of data security breaches or privacy concerns, including the costs of compliance with evolving privacy laws and regulations;

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the recognition of asset impairment charges;

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the loss of key personnel, strategic partners or consultants or failure to effectively manage and motivate our workforce;

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the inability to renew certain of our licenses, or the inability to do so on terms that are favorable to us;

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the expiration or early termination by us of leases;

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risks and uncertainties associated with our international operations, including regulatory, economic, political, social, intellectual property, and foreign currency risks;

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uncertainties related to a downturn in general economic conditions or consumer confidence;

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our ability to successfully make acquisitions or enter into joint ventures, including our ability to successfully integrate, operate or realize the anticipated benefits of such businesses;

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the seasonal nature of our business;

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the impact of events that discourage or impede people from gathering with others or accessing resources;

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our ability to enforce our intellectual property rights both domestically and internationally, as well as the impact of our involvement in any claims related to intellectual property rights;

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the outcomes of litigation or regulatory actions;

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the impact of existing and future laws and regulations;

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our failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting;

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the possibility that the interests of Artal Group S.A, or Artal, the largest holder of our common stock and a shareholder with significant influence over us, will conflict with our interests or the interests of other holders of our common stock;

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the impact that the sale of substantial amounts of our common stock by existing large shareholders, or the perception that such sales could occur, could have on the market price of our common stock; and

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other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. You should understand that many important factors, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors”, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or suggested in any forward-looking statement. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events or circumstances that occur after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

WW International, Inc., formerly known as Weight Watchers International, Inc., is a Virginia corporation with its principal executive offices in New York, New York. In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q unless the context indicates otherwise: “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” and “WW” refer to WW International, Inc. and all of its operations consolidated for purposes of its financial statements; “North America” refers to our North American Company-owned operations; “Continental Europe” refers to our Continental Europe Company-owned operations; “United Kingdom” refers to our United Kingdom Company-owned operations; and “Other” refers to Australia, New Zealand and emerging markets operations and franchise revenues and related costs. Each of North America, Continental Europe, United Kingdom and Other is also a reportable segment. Our “Digital” business refers to providing subscriptions to our digital product offerings, including the Personal Coaching + Digital product. Our “Studio + Digital” business refers to providing access to our weekly in-person workshops combined with our digital subscription product offerings to commitment plan subscribers. Our “Studio + Digital” business also includes the provision of access to workshops for members who do not subscribe to commitment plans, including our “pay-as-you-go” members.

Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to December 31st and consists of either 52- or 53-week periods. In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:

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“fiscal 2016” refers to our fiscal year ended December 31, 2016;

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“fiscal 2017” refers to our fiscal year ended December 30, 2017;

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“fiscal 2018” refers to our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018;

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“fiscal 2019” refers to our fiscal year ended December 28, 2019;

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“fiscal 2020” refers to our fiscal year ended January 2, 2021 (includes a 53^rd week);

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“fiscal 2021” refers to our fiscal year ended January 1, 2022;

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“fiscal 2022” refers to our fiscal year ended December 31, 2022;

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“fiscal 2023” refers to our fiscal year ended December 30, 2023;

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“fiscal 2024” refers to our fiscal year ended December 28, 2024; and

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“fiscal 2025” refers to our fiscal year ended January 3, 2026 (includes a 53^rd week).

The following terms used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are our trademarks: Weight Watchers^® and myWW^TM.

You should read the following discussion in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2019 that includes additional information about us, our results of operations, our financial position and our cash flows, and with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (collectively referred to as the “Consolidated Financial Statements”).

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

To supplement our consolidated results presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, we have disclosed non-GAAP financial measures of operating results that exclude or adjust certain items. Operating income and operating income margin are discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q both as reported (on a GAAP basis) and as adjusted (on a non-GAAP basis), as applicable, for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 to exclude the impairment charge for our goodwill recorded at March 28, 2020 related to our Brazil reporting unit. We generally refer to such non-GAAP measures as excluding or adjusting for the impact of the goodwill impairment charge. We also present within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q the non-GAAP financial measures: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation (“EBITDAS”); earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation and goodwill impairment (“Adjusted EBITDAS”); total debt less unamortized deferred financing costs, unamortized debt discount and cash on hand (i.e., net debt); and a net debt/Adjusted EBITDAS ratio. See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—EBITDAS, Adjusted EBITDAS and Net Debt” for the reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measure in each case. Our management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding the performance of our business and are useful for period-over-period comparisons of the performance of our business. While we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating our business, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be the same as similarly entitled measures reported by other companies.

USE OF CONSTANT CURRENCY

As exchange rates are an important factor in understanding period-to-period comparisons, we believe in certain cases the presentation of results on a constant currency basis in addition to reported results helps improve investors’ ability to understand our operating results and evaluate our performance in comparison to prior periods. Constant currency information compares results between periods as if exchange rates had remained constant period-over-period. We use results on a constant currency basis as one measure to evaluate our performance. In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we calculate constant currency by calculating current-year results using prior-year foreign currency exchange rates. We generally refer to such amounts calculated on a constant currency basis as excluding or adjusting for the impact of foreign currency or being on a constant currency basis. These results should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, results reported in accordance with GAAP and are not meant to be considered in isolation. Results on a constant currency basis, as we present them, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies and are not measures of performance presented in accordance with GAAP.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

For a discussion of the critical accounting policies affecting us, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2019. Our critical accounting policies have not changed since the end of fiscal 2019. A discussion of our impairment charge recognized during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 for goodwill related to our Brazil reporting unit is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Our management team regularly reviews and analyzes a number of financial and operating metrics, including the key performance indicators listed below, in order to manage our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, determine the allocation of resources, make decisions regarding corporate strategies and assess the quality and potential variability of our cash flows and earnings. We also believe that these key performance indicators are useful to both management and investors for forecasting purposes and to facilitate comparisons to our historical operating results. These metrics are supplemental to our GAAP results and include operational measures.

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Revenues—Our “Service Revenues” consist of “Digital Subscription Revenues” and “Studio + Digital Fees”. “Digital Subscription Revenues” consist of the fees associated with subscriptions for our Digital offerings, including our Personal Coaching + Digital product. “Studio + Digital Fees” consist of the fees associated with our subscription plans for combined workshops and digital offerings and other payment arrangements for access to workshops. In addition, “product sales and other” consists of sales of consumer products in workshops, via ecommerce and through several trusted retail partners, revenues from licensing, magazine subscriptions, publishing and third-party advertising in publications and on our websites and sales from the By Mail product, other revenues (including revenues from the WW Presents: Oprah’s 2020 Vision tour), and, in the case of the consolidated financial results and Other reportable segment, franchise fees with respect to commitment plans and royalties.

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Paid Weeks—The “Paid Weeks” metric reports paid weeks by WW customers in Company-owned operations for a given period as follows: (i) “Digital Paid Weeks” is the total paid subscription weeks for our digital subscription products (including Personal Coaching + Digital); (ii) “Studio + Digital Paid Weeks” is the sum of total paid commitment plan weeks which include workshops and digital offerings and total “pay-as-you-go” weeks; and (iii) “Total Paid Weeks” is the sum of Digital Paid Weeks and Studio + Digital Paid Weeks.

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Incoming Subscribers—“Subscribers” refer to Digital subscribers and Studio + Digital subscribers who participate in recur bill programs in Company-owned operations. The “Incoming Subscribers” metric reports WW subscribers in Company-owned operations at a given period start as follows: (i) “Incoming Digital Subscribers” is the total number of Digital, including Personal Coaching + Digital, subscribers; (ii) “Incoming Studio + Digital Subscribers” is the total number of commitment plan subscribers that have access to combined workshops and digital offerings; and (iii) “Incoming Subscribers” is the sum of Incoming Digital Subscribers and Incoming Studio + Digital Subscribers. Recruitment and retention are key drivers for this metric.

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End of Period Subscribers—The “End of Period Subscribers” metric reports WW subscribers in Company-owned operations at a given period end as follows: (i) “End of Period Digital Subscribers” is the total number of Digital, including Personal Coaching + Digital, subscribers; (ii) “End of Period Studio + Digital Subscribers” is the total number of commitment plan subscribers that have access to combined workshops and digital offerings; and (iii) “End of Period Subscribers” is the sum of End of Period Digital Subscribers and End of Period Studio + Digital Subscribers. Recruitment and retention are key drivers for this metric.

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Gross profit and operating expenses as a percentage of revenue.

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

In March 2020, the World Health Organization categorized the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic. It continues to spread globally and to impact our business operations and the markets in which we operate. While the recent outbreak of COVID-19 did not have a significant effect on our reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the pandemic caused a significant decline in recruitments beginning in the middle of March 2020 as compared to the prior year period. This decline in recruitment trends has continued through April 2020, and has negatively impacted the number of End of Period Subscribers. This negative trend has significantly impacted both our Digital and our Studio + Digital businesses, with the greater impact on our Studio + Digital recruitment. While we have recently seen some recovery in Digital recruitment trends, these negative trends in recruitment may continue in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 and may potentially do so in subsequent periods. The extent to which our operations and business trends will be impacted by, and any unforeseen costs will result from, the outbreak will depend largely on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted. These developments include, among other things, new information that may emerge concerning the severity of the outbreak and health implications, actions by government authorities to contain the outbreak or treat its impact, and changes in consumer behavior resulting from the outbreak and such government actions. We continue to actively monitor the impact of COVID-19 and related developments and expect it will more significantly impact our reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 and may potentially do so in subsequent periods.

In response to the public health crisis posed by COVID-19, we suspended our in-person workshops and moved quickly to transition these workshops to an entirely virtual experience. We continue to serve our members virtually, both via our Digital business and through virtual workshops now available to our Studio + Digital subscribers. Nevertheless, our business operations and recruitment trends with respect to our Studio + Digital business remain substantially affected by our suspension of our in-person workshops. We expect that applicable regulatory restrictions, including stay-at-home requirements and restrictions on in-person group gatherings, may delay our ability to re-open our studio locations and may impose restrictions on how we conduct our in-person workshops once they resume, including as a result of social distancing requirements. We expect that our ability to re-open studio locations and applicable regulatory restrictions on our workshops will vary by jurisdiction. Additionally, when we re-open studio locations, we may incur additional operating costs on a studio-by-studio basis.

We are accelerating our strategic digital transformation. This acceleration began with the launch of virtual workshops in March 2020 discussed above, and we expect to continue to evolve our virtual experience and offerings for our members. For example, we continue to work towards the launch of a new digitally-enabled, community-focused and coach-led offering later this year, which will reflect learnings from our current virtual workshops and ongoing test pilots. We are reallocating certain resources and will incur additional costs to support this acceleration.

In addition to addressing the immediate impact of the pandemic, we are actively planning how to best meet our members’ and consumers’ needs as restrictions are lifted. As part of this planning, and in response to the evolving regulatory and consumer landscape, we are evaluating, and will continue to evaluate, our studio locations, both branded and third-party. The decision to re-open a studio location, if at all, or consolidate studio locations, will be influenced by a number of factors, including applicable regulatory restrictions, consumer confidence and preferences, changes in consumer behavior and the health and safety of our employees and members. We will continue to evaluate our studio locations in response to the evolving regulatory restrictions and consumer behavior. We currently expect that the number of our future studio locations may be lower than that prior to the pandemic. As a result, we anticipate one-time costs associated with restructuring and real estate realignment.

Due to the negative impact of COVID-19, and the uncertainty of the magnitude and duration of such impact on our business and the economies and financial markets in which we operate, we are implementing a $100.0 million cost-savings initiative with respect to our cost structure. We are undertaking this initiative to proactively manage our liquidity so we can maintain flexibility to respond to evolving business and consumer conditions arising from the pandemic, as well as continue to fund investments in innovating our program and long-term debt obligations. As part of this cost-savings initiative, management intends to ensure it can access the liquidity available under our long-term debt, including our Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below). On March 23, 2020, as a precautionary measure in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we drew down $148.0 million on our Revolving Credit Facility in order to enhance our cash position and to provide additional financial flexibility. We expect to continue to assess the evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and intend to refine our cost-savings initiative and resource allocation accordingly. For additional information on our cash flows and long-term debt, see “—Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

While we expect the effects of the pandemic and the related responses to negatively impact our results of operations, cash flows and financial position, the uncertainty over the duration and severity of the economic and operational impacts of COVID-19 means we cannot reasonably estimate the related financial impact at this time. For more information, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We continue to believe that our powerful communities and our ability to inspire people to adopt healthy habits will be invaluable to people across the globe as they acclimate to new social and economic environments, and that they uniquely position us in the markets in which we operate.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 28, 2020 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 30, 2019

The table below sets forth selected financial information for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 from our consolidated statements of net income for the three months ended March 28, 2020 versus selected financial information for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 from our consolidated statements of net income for the three months ended March 30, 2019.

Summary of Selected Financial Data

	(In millions, except per share amounts)
	For The Three Months Ended													% Change
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019			Increase/ (Decrease)			% Change				Constant Currency
Revenues, net	$	400.4		$	363.2		$	37.2			10.2	%			11.3	%
Cost of revenues		189.4			162.2			27.2			16.7	%			17.7	%

Gross profit		211.0			200.9			10.0			5.0	%			6.1	%
Gross Margin %		52.7	%		55.3	%

Marketing expenses		117.9			114.2			3.7			3.2	%			4.1	%
Selling, general & administrative expenses		64.5			64.8			(0.3	)		(0.4	%)			0.3	%
Goodwill impairment		3.7			—			3.7			100.0	%			100.0	%
Operating income		24.9			21.9			3.0			13.6	%			12.6	%
Operating Income Margin %		6.2	%		6.0	%

Interest expense		31.6			35.2			(3.6	)		(10.4	%)			(10.4	%)
Other expense, net		0.0			0.3			(0.3	)		(92.3	%)			(92.3	%)
Loss before income taxes		(6.7	)		(13.6	)		6.9			50.7	%			49.2	%

Benefit from income taxes		(0.7	)		(2.9	)		2.2			(77.4	%)			(84.6	%)
Net loss		(6.1	)		(10.7	)		4.7			43.5	%			39.7	%
Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest		(0.0	)		0.0			(0.0	)		100.0	%	*		100.0	%	*

Net loss attributable to WW International, Inc.	$	(6.1	)	$	(10.7	)	$	4.6			43.3	%			39.4	%

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding		67.4			67.0			0.5			0.7	%			0.7	%
Diluted loss per share	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.16	)	$	0.07			43.7	%			39.8	%

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

*Note: Percentage in excess of 100.0%.

Certain results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 are adjusted to exclude the $3.7 million impairment charge for goodwill related to our Brazil reporting unit. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above. The table below sets forth a reconciliation of certain of those components of our selected financial data for the three months ended March 28, 2020 which have been adjusted.

			Operating
	Operating		Income
(in millions except percentages)	Income		Margin
First Quarter of Fiscal 2020	$	24.9		6.2	%
Adjustments to Reported Amounts ⁽¹⁾
Goodwill impairment		3.7
Total Adjustments ⁽¹⁾		3.7
First Quarter of Fiscal 2020, as adjusted ⁽¹⁾	$	28.5		7.1	%

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

(1)

The “As adjusted” measure is a non-GAAP financial measure that adjusts the consolidated statements of net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 to exclude the $3.7 million impairment charge for goodwill related to our Brazil reporting unit. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above for an explanation of our use of non-GAAP financial measures.

Consolidated Results

Revenues

Revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 were $400.4 million, an increase of $37.2 million, or 10.2%, versus the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, which negatively impacted our revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 by $3.7 million, revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 would have increased 11.3% versus the prior year period. This increase was driven primarily by revenue growth in North America, including revenue received in connection with the WW Presents: Oprah’s 2020 Vision tour. See “—Segment Results” for additional details on revenues.

Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit

Total cost of revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 increased $27.2 million, or 16.7%, versus the prior year period. Gross profit increased $10.0 million, or 5.0%, in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2019 primarily due to the increase in revenues. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, which negatively impacted gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 by $2.2 million, gross profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 would have increased 6.1% versus the prior year period. Gross margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 decreased 2.6% to 52.7% versus 55.3% in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Gross margin decline was driven primarily by the net profit from the WW Presents: Oprah’s 2020 Vision tour as a percentage of revenue and higher compensation expenses from studios, partially offset by a mix shift to our higher margin Digital business.

Marketing

Marketing expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 increased $3.7 million, or 3.2%, versus the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, which decreased marketing expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 by $0.9 million, marketing expenses in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 would have increased 4.1% versus the first quarter of fiscal 2019. This increase in marketing expense was largely due to increased TV media costs in the United States and digital media costs globally. Marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 decreased to 29.5% from 31.5% for the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 decreased $0.3 million, or 0.4%, versus the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, which decreased selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 by $0.5 million, selling, general and administrative expenses in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 would have increased 0.3% versus the prior year period. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 was driven primarily by higher salary and related costs in the quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 decreased to 16.1% from 17.8% for the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

Impairment

In performing our interim impairment analysis for our Brazil reporting unit, we determined that, based on the fair values calculated, the carrying amount of goodwill related to our Brazil reporting unit exceeded our fair value and recorded an impairment charge of $3.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2020.

Operating Income

Operating income in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 increased $3.0 million, or 13.6%, versus the prior year period. Excluding the impact of the $3.7 million goodwill impairment charge related to our Brazil reporting unit and the impact of foreign currency, which positively impacted operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 by $0.2 million, operating income in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 would have increased 33.8% versus the prior year period. This increase in operating income was driven primarily by higher operating income in North America and Continental Europe as compared to the prior year period. Operating income margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 increased 0.2% to 6.2% versus 6.0% in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. This increase in operating income margin was driven primarily by a decrease in marketing expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, each as a percentage of revenue.

Interest Expense

Interest expense in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 decreased $3.6 million, or 10.4%, versus the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The decrease in interest expense was driven primarily by a decrease in our outstanding indebtedness resulting from principal repayments. The effective interest rate on our debt, based on interest incurred (which includes amortization of our deferred financing costs and debt discount) and our average borrowings during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and excluding the impact of our interest rate swap in effect, decreased to 7.54% per annum at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2020 from 8.22% per annum at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Including the impact of our interest rate swap in effect, the effective interest rate on our debt, based on interest incurred (which includes amortization of our deferred financing costs and debt discount) and our average borrowings during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and the first quarter of fiscal 2019, decreased to 7.82% per annum at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2020 from 7.93% per annum at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2019. See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Long-Term Debt” for additional details regarding our debt, including interest rates and payments thereon. For additional details on our interest rate swaps, see “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Other Expense, Net

Other expense, net, which consists primarily of the impact of foreign currency on intercompany transactions, decreased by $0.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 to $0.0 million of expense as compared to $0.3 million of expense in the prior year period.

Tax

Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 was 9.7% as compared to 21.1% for the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The effective tax rate in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 was impacted by an impairment of our Brazil reporting unit which has a full valuation allowance, a $1.3 million tax expense related to global intangible low-taxed income, or GILTI, and $1.0 million of state income tax expense. The effective tax rate in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 was partially offset by a $1.2 million tax benefit from income earned in foreign jurisdictions. The effective tax rate in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 was impacted by $1.5 million of higher state income tax expense versus the prior year period and a $0.9 million tax expense related to GILTI. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 was partially offset by a $0.6 million tax benefit related to foreign-derived intangible income.

Net Loss Attributable to the Company and Loss Per Share

Net loss attributable to the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 reflected a $4.6 million, or 43.3%, decrease from the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, which positively impacted net loss attributable to the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 by $0.4 million, net loss attributable to the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 would have decreased 39.4% from the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

Diluted net loss per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 was a loss of $0.09 compared to a loss of $0.16 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Diluted net loss per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 included a $0.05 impairment charge for goodwill related to our Brazil reporting unit. Diluted net loss per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 included a $0.07 expense in connection with our organizational realignment in the quarter.

Segment Results

Metrics and Business Trends

The following tables set forth key metrics by reportable segment for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and the percentage change in those metrics versus the prior year period:

(in millions except percentages and as noted)

	Q1 2020
	GAAP									Constant Currency
				Product									Product						Total
	Service			Sales &			Total			Service			Sales &			Total			Paid			Incoming			EOP
	Revenues			Other			Revenues			Revenues			Other			Revenues			Weeks			Subscribers			Subscribers
																						(in thousands)
North America	$	229.2		$	54.5		$	283.7		$	229.3		$	54.5		$	283.8			42.4			2,722.1			3,251.2
CE		68.2			11.8			80.0			70.1			12.2			82.3			16.0			1,059.9			1,262.9
UK		18.7			6.3			25.0			19.0			6.4			25.4			5.5			361.4			404.1
Other ⁽¹⁾		8.6			3.0			11.6			9.4			3.1			12.5			1.5			101.8			116.1
Total	$	324.7		$	75.7		$	400.4		$	327.8		$	76.2		$	404.0			65.4			4,245.3			5,034.2

	% Change Q1 2020 vs. Q1 2019
North America		5.9	%		62.0	%		13.5	%		6.0	%		62.0	%		13.5	%		12.0	%		6.4	%		10.2	%
CE		6.3	%		(1.6	%)		5.0	%		9.3	%		1.3	%		8.1	%		11.9	%		12.7	%		9.1	%
UK		5.8	%		(8.8	%)		1.7	%		7.6	%		(7.7	%)		3.3	%		6.7	%		8.3	%		3.1	%
Other ⁽¹⁾		0.6	%		(20.8	%)		(6.0	%)		9.6	%		(18.5	%)		0.9	%		7.8	%		1.8	%		5.9	%
Total		5.8	%		34.1	%		10.2	%		6.9	%		35.0	%		11.3	%		11.4	%		8.0	%		9.2	%

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

(1)	Represents Australia, New Zealand and emerging markets operations and franchise revenues.

(in millions except percentages and as noted)

	Q1 2020
	Digital Subscription Revenues						Digital			Incoming			EOP			Studio + Digital Fees						Studio + Digital			Incoming			EOP
				Constant			Paid			Digital			Digital						Constant			Paid			Studio + Digital			Studio + Digital
	GAAP			Currency			Weeks			Subscribers			Subscribers			GAAP			Currency			Weeks			Subscribers			Subscribers
										(in thousands)															(in thousands)
North America	$	116.3		$	116.4			29.4			1,870.5			2,311.3		$	112.8		$	112.9			13.0			851.6			940.0
CE		46.6			48.0			13.0			863.4			1,032.1			21.5			22.1			3.0			196.6			230.7
UK		7.6			7.7			2.9			189.7			220.8			11.1			11.3			2.6			171.8			183.2
Other ⁽¹⁾		4.0			4.3			0.9			61.4			72.2			4.6			5.0			0.6			40.4			43.9
Total	$	174.5		$	176.5			46.2			2,984.9			3,636.4		$	150.1		$	151.4			19.2			1,260.4			1,397.8

	% Change Q1 2020 vs. Q1 2019
North America		17.8	%		17.9	%		19.6	%		13.5	%		17.4	%		(4.0	%)		(4.0	%)		(2.1	%)		(6.4	%)		(4.3	%)
CE		16.1	%		19.5	%		16.2	%		18.2	%		12.9	%		(10.1	%)		(7.6	%)		(3.5	%)		(6.4	%)		(5.3	%)
UK		18.0	%		20.2	%		18.3	%		18.5	%		14.5	%		(1.2	%)		0.5	%		(3.7	%)		(1.0	%)		(7.9	%)
Other ⁽¹⁾		14.0	%		24.1	%		19.1	%		11.0	%		17.5	%		(8.7	%)		(0.4	%)		(6.4	%)		(9.5	%)		(8.8	%)
Total		17.3	%		18.5	%		18.5	%		15.1	%		15.9	%		(4.9	%)		(4.1	%)		(2.7	%)		(5.8	%)		(5.1	%)

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

(1)	Represents Australia, New Zealand and emerging markets operations and franchise revenues.

North America Performance

The increase in North America revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven by both an increase in product sales and other and an increase in Service Revenues. The increase in Service Revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven by an increase in Digital Subscription Revenues, partially offset by a decrease in Studio + Digital Fees. The increase in North America Total Paid Weeks was driven by the higher number of Incoming Digital Subscribers at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and higher Digital recruitments in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period. Higher Digital recruitments in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 were driven by the successful launch of the new myWW program.

The increase in North America product sales and other in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven primarily by revenue received in connection with the WW Presents: Oprah’s 2020 Vision tour.

Continental Europe Performance

The increase in Continental Europe revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven by an increase in Service Revenues. The increase in Service Revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven by an increase in Digital Subscription Revenues. The increase in Continental Europe Total Paid Weeks was driven primarily by the higher number of Incoming Digital Subscribers at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and higher Digital recruitments in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period. Higher Digital recruitments in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 were driven by the successful launch of the new myWW program.

The decrease in Continental Europe product sales and other in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven by the impact of foreign currency. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, product sales and other in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 would have increased above the prior year period driven by publishing.

United Kingdom Performance

The increase in UK revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven by an increase in Service Revenues, partially offset by a decrease in product sales and other. The increase in Service Revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven by an increase in Digital Subscription Revenues. The increase in UK Total Paid Weeks was driven primarily by the higher number of Incoming Digital Subscribers at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and higher Digital recruitments in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 as compared to the prior year period. Higher Digital recruitments in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 were driven by the successful launch of the new myWW program.

The decrease in UK product sales and other in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven primarily by a decrease in product sales.

Other Performance

The decrease in Other revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven primarily by a decrease in product sales and other. The slight increase in Service Revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven by an increase in Digital Subscription Revenues, partially offset by a decrease in Studio + Digital Fees.

The decrease in Other product sales and other in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus the prior year period was driven by a decrease in product sales.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash flows provided by operating activities have historically supplied, and are expected to continue to supply, us with our primary source of liquidity. We use these cash flows, supplemented with long-term debt and short-term borrowings, to fund our operations and global strategic initiatives, pay down debt and engage in selective acquisitions. On March 23, 2020, as a precautionary measure in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we drew down $148.0 million on our Revolving Credit Facility in order to enhance our cash position and to provide additional financial flexibility. We currently believe that cash generated by operations, our cash on hand of approximately $144.3 million (exclusive of the $148.0 million of borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility) at March 28, 2020 and our cost-savings initiative described below, which is in our control, will provide us with sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations for the next twelve months. In addition, if necessary, we have the flexibility to delay investments or reduce marketing spend.

Due to the negative impact of COVID-19, and the uncertainty of the magnitude and duration of such impact on our business and the economies and financial markets in which we operate, we are implementing a $100.0 million cost-savings initiative with respect to our cost structure. We are undertaking this initiative to proactively manage our liquidity so we can maintain flexibility to respond to evolving business and consumer conditions arising from the pandemic, as well as continue to fund investments in innovating our program and long-term debt obligations. In connection with this initiative, we are instituting a number of measures throughout our operations to mitigate expenses and reduce costs as well as ensure liquidity and the availability of our Revolving Credit Facility. While we have targeted $100.0 million of potential cost-savings measures, we may not be able to recognize all identified potential savings. Even if we are able to recognize the identified savings, the magnitude of our cost-savings initiative may be insufficient to address the evolving and uncertain economic impact of COVID-19 and resulting liquidity needs. To the extent that we do not successfully manage our costs, our liquidity and financial results, as well as our ability to access our Revolving Credit Facility, may be adversely affected.

As market conditions warrant, we may, from time to time, seek to purchase our outstanding debt securities or loans, including the Notes and borrowings under the Credit Facilities (each as defined below). Such transactions could be privately negotiated or open market transactions, pursuant to tender offers or otherwise. Subject to any applicable limitations contained in the agreements governing, or terms of, our indebtedness, any such purchases made by us may be funded by the use of cash on our balance sheet or the incurrence of new secured or unsecured debt. The amounts involved in any such purchase transactions, individually or in the aggregate, may be material. Any such purchases may equate to a substantial amount of a particular class or series of debt, which may reduce the trading liquidity of such class or series.

Balance Sheet Working Capital

The following table sets forth certain relevant measures of our balance sheet working capital deficit, excluding cash and cash equivalents and current portion of long-term debt at:

	March 28,			December 28,			Increase/
	2020			2019			(Decrease)
	(in millions)
Total current assets	$	432.6		$	295.4		$	137.3
Total current liabilities		560.3			394.1			166.2
Working capital deficit		(127.6	)		(98.7	)		29.0
Cash and cash equivalents		292.3			182.7			109.5
Current portion of long-term debt		244.3			96.3			148.0
Working capital deficit, excluding cash and cash equivalents and current portion of long-term debt	$	(175.7	)	$	(185.2	)	$	(9.5	)

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

The following table sets forth a summary of the primary factors contributing to the $9.5 million decrease in our working capital deficit, excluding cash and cash equivalents and current portion of long-term debt:

	March 28,		December 28,		Increase/			Impact to Working
	2020		2019		(Decrease)			Capital Deficit
	(in millions)
Derivative payable	$	34.9	$	21.6	$	13.3		$	13.3
Accrued interest	$	30.3	$	24.6	$	5.7		$	5.7
Portion of operating lease liabilities due within one year	$	33.8	$	33.2	$	0.6		$	0.6
Deferred revenue	$	59.4	$	60.6	$	(1.2	)	$	(1.2	)
Income taxes payable	$	1.6	$	3.6	$	(2.0	)	$	(2.0	)
Operational liabilities and other, net of assets	$	42.3	$	50.0	$	(7.7	)	$	(7.7	)
Prepaid income taxes	$	26.6	$	8.4	$	18.2		$	(18.2	)
Working capital deficit change, excluding cash and cash equivalents and current portion of long-term debt								$	(9.5	)

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

The increase in derivative payable was due to a change in fair value driven by the change in interest rates. The increase in accrued interest was due to the timing of debt principal payments. The decrease in operational liabilities and other, net of assets, which includes accrued salaries and wages, was driven primarily by the timing of payments. The increase in prepaid income taxes was primarily related to an increase in interest expense carryforward utilization as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the three months ended:

	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019
	(in millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	8.4		$	7.2
Net cash used for investing activities	$	(25.9	)	$	(11.2	)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	$	128.2		$	(38.8	)

Operating Activities

First Quarter of Fiscal 2020

Cash flows provided by operating activities of $8.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 reflected an increase of $1.2 million from $7.2 million of cash flows provided by operating activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily the result of a decrease in net loss attributable to the Company of $4.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 as compared to the prior year period.

First Quarter of Fiscal 2019

Cash flows provided by operating activities of $7.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 reflected a decrease of $66.2 million from $73.5 million of cash flows provided by operating activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily the result of a decrease in net income attributable to the Company of $49.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 as compared to the prior year period.

Investing Activities

First Quarter of Fiscal 2020

Net cash used for investing activities totaled $25.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, an increase of $14.7 million as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2019. This increase was primarily attributable to higher capital expenditures in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with ClassPass Inc. (“ClassPass”) and also invested $5.0 million in ClassPass’ recent $285.0 million Series E Preferred Stock funding round.

First Quarter of Fiscal 2019

Net cash used for investing activities totaled $11.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, an increase of $3.5 million as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2018. This increase was primarily attributable to higher capital expenditures for technology in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

Financing Activities

First Quarter of Fiscal 2020

Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $128.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 primarily due to borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility of $148.0 million. See “—Long-Term Debt” for additional details on debt.

First Quarter of Fiscal 2019

Net cash used for financing activities totaled $38.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 primarily due to $38.5 million used for the scheduled debt repayments under our Term Loan Facility.

Long-Term Debt

We currently plan to meet our long-term debt obligations by using cash flows provided by operating activities and opportunistically using other means to repay or refinance our obligations as we determine appropriate.

The following schedule sets forth our long-term debt obligations at March 28, 2020:

Long-Term Debt

At March 28, 2020

(Balances in millions)

	Balance
Revolving Credit Facility due November 29, 2022	$	148.0
Term Loan Facility due November 29, 2024		1,286.0
Notes due December 1, 2025		300.0
Total		1,734.0
Less: Current portion		244.3
Unamortized deferred financing costs		7.1
Unamortized debt discount		20.5
Total long-term debt	$	1,462.1

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

On November 29, 2017, we refinanced our then-existing credit facilities (referred to herein as the November 2017 debt refinancing) consisting of $1,930.4 million of borrowings under a term loan facility and an undrawn $50.0 million revolving credit facility with $1,565.0 million of borrowings under our new credit facilities, consisting of a $1,540.0 million term loan facility and a $150.0 million revolving credit facility (of which $25.0 million was drawn upon at the time of the November 2017 debt refinancing and repaid on January 29, 2018) (collectively referred to herein as the Credit Facilities), and $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.625% Senior Notes due 2025, or the Notes. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, we incurred fees of $53.8 million (which included $30.8 million of a debt discount) in connection with the November 2017 debt refinancing. In addition, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $10.5 million in connection thereto. This early extinguishment of debt write-off was comprised of $5.7 million of deferred financing fees paid in connection with the November 2017 debt refinancing and $4.8 million of pre-existing deferred financing fees.

Senior Secured Credit Facilities

The Credit Facilities were issued under a new credit agreement, dated November 29, 2017, or the Credit Agreement, among the Company, as borrower, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., or JPMorgan Chase, as administrative agent and an issuing bank, Bank of America, N.A., as an issuing bank, and Citibank, N.A., as an issuing bank. The Credit Facilities consist of (1) $1,540.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured tranche B term loans due in 2024, or the Term Loan Facility and (2) a $150.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (which includes borrowing capacity available for letters of credit) due in 2022, or the Revolving Credit Facility.

On both May 31, 2019 and October 10, 2019, we made a voluntary prepayment at par of $50.0 million in respect of our outstanding term loans under the Term Loan Facility. As a result of these prepayments, we wrote off deferred financing fees of $0.5 million in the aggregate in fiscal 2019.

On March 23, 2020, as a precautionary measure in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we drew down $148.0 million on the Revolving Credit Facility in order to enhance our cash position and to provide additional financial flexibility. The revolver borrowing has been classified as a short-term liability in connection with our monthly interest elections.

As of March 28, 2020, we had $1,434.0 million of debt outstanding under our Credit Facilities, with $0.8 million of availability and $1.2 million in issued but undrawn letters of credit outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. The outstanding balance under the Revolving Credit Facility is included in the current portion of long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheet as of March 28, 2020.

All obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by, subject to certain exceptions, each of our current and future wholly-owned material domestic restricted subsidiaries. All obligations under the Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and each guarantor, subject to customary exceptions, including:

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a security interest in substantially all other tangible and intangible assets of the Company and each guarantor, subject to certain exceptions.

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, depending on our Consolidated First Lien Net Debt Leverage Ratio (as used in the Credit Agreement), on an annual basis on or about the time we are required to deliver our financial statements for any fiscal year, we are obligated to offer to prepay a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan Facility in an aggregate amount determined by a percentage of our annual excess cash flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (said payment referred to herein as a Cash Flow Sweep).

Borrowings under the Term Loan Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, either (1) an applicable margin plus a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) 0.50% per annum plus the higher of (i) the Federal Funds Effective Rate and (ii) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate as determined by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, (b) the prime rate of JPMorgan Chase and (c) the LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for an interest period of one month adjusted for certain additional costs, plus 1.00%; provided that such rate is not lower than a floor of 1.75% or (2) an applicable margin plus a LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for the interest period relevant to such borrowing adjusted for certain additional costs, provided that LIBOR is not lower than a floor of 0.75%. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to an applicable margin based upon a leverage-based pricing grid, plus, at our option, either (1) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) 0.50% per annum plus the higher of (i) the Federal Funds Effective Rate and (ii) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate as determined by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, (b) the prime rate of JPMorgan Chase and (c) the LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for an interest period of one month adjusted for certain additional costs, plus 1.00% or (2) a LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for the interest period relevant to such borrowing adjusted for certain additional costs. As of March 28, 2020, the applicable margins for the LIBOR rate borrowings under the Term Loan Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility were 4.75% and 2.25% respectively. In the event that LIBOR is phased out as is currently expected, the Credit Agreement provides that the Company and the administrative agent may amend the Credit Agreement to replace the LIBOR definition therein with a successor rate subject to notifying the lending syndicate of such change and not receiving within five business days of such notification objections to such replacement rate from lenders holding at least a majority of the aggregate principal amount of loans and commitments then outstanding under the Credit Agreement. If we fail to do so, our borrowings will be based off of the alternative base rate plus a margin.

On a quarterly basis, we pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility in respect of unutilized commitments thereunder, which commitment fee fluctuates depending upon our Consolidated First Lien Net Debt Leverage Ratio. Based on our Consolidated First Lien Net Debt Leverage Ratio as of March 28, 2020, the commitment fee was 0.35% per annum. Our Consolidated First Lien Net Debt Leverage Ratio as of March 28, 2020 was 3.04:1.00.

The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions are also subject to compliance with certain financial ratios. In addition, if we have more than $50.0 million of outstanding extensions of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility as of any fiscal quarter end, we must be in compliance with a springing Consolidated First Lien Net Debt Leverage Ratio maintenance covenant of 3.75:1.00. If at any time we expect that we will not be in compliance with such maintenance covenant as of the next upcoming fiscal quarter end, we expect we will reduce our extensions of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility to $50.0 million or less prior to the last day of such fiscal quarter so that we are not required to comply with such springing maintenance covenant. In any such event, we would be able to reborrow the full amount under the Revolving Credit Facility subsequent to such fiscal quarter end given the maintenance covenant is only tested as of the last day of each fiscal quarter.

As of March 28, 2020, we were in compliance with all applicable financial covenants in the Credit Agreement governing the Credit Facilities.

Senior Notes

The Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of November 29, 2017, or the Indenture, among the Company, the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee. The Indenture contains customary covenants, events of default and other provisions for an issuer of non-investment grade debt securities. These covenants include limitations on indebtedness, liens, mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, investments, distributions, prepayments of subordinated debt and transactions with affiliates, in each case subject to baskets, thresholds and other exceptions.

The Notes accrue interest at a rate per annum equal to 8.625% and are due on December 1, 2025. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on June 1, 2018. On or after December 1, 2020, we may on any one or more occasions redeem some or all of the Notes at a purchase price equal to 104.313% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date, such optional redemption price decreasing to 102.156% on or after December 1, 2021 and to 100.000% on or after December 1, 2022. Prior to December 1, 2020, we may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes with an amount not to exceed the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at 108.625% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. Prior to December 1, 2020, we may redeem some or all of the Notes at a make-whole price plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. If a change of control occurs, we must offer to purchase for cash the Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the purchase date. Following the sale of certain assets and subject to certain conditions, we must offer to purchase for cash the Notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the purchase date. The Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by our subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Facilities.

Outstanding Debt

At March 28, 2020, we had $1,734.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facilities and the Notes, consisting of borrowings under the Term Loan Facility of $1,286.0 million, borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility of $148.0 million and $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Notes issued and outstanding.

At March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, our debt consisted of both fixed and variable-rate instruments. Interest rate swaps were entered into to hedge a portion of the cash flow exposure associated with our variable-rate borrowings. Further information regarding our interest rate swaps can be found in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under Note 12 “Derivative Instruments and Hedging” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The weighted average interest rate (which includes amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount) on our outstanding debt, exclusive of the impact of the swap then in effect, was approximately 7.19% and 8.08% per annum at March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively, based on interest rates on these dates. The weighted average interest rate (which includes amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount) on our outstanding debt, including the impact of the swap then in effect, was approximately 7.09% and 7.59% per annum at March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively, based on interest rates on these dates.

The following schedule sets forth our year-by-year debt obligations at March 28, 2020:

Total Debt Obligation

(Including Current Portion)

At March 28, 2020

(in millions)

Remainder of fiscal 2020	$	225.0
Fiscal 2021	$	77.0
Fiscal 2022	$	77.0
Fiscal 2023	$	77.0
Fiscal 2024	$	978.0
Fiscal 2025 and thereafter	$	300.0
Total	$	1,734.0

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Our accumulated other comprehensive loss includes changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and the effects of foreign currency translations. At March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, the cumulative balance of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments, net of taxes, was a loss of $25.2 million and $6.7 million, respectively. At March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, the cumulative balance of the effects of foreign currency translations, net of taxes, was a loss of $19.0 million and $13.3 million, respectively.

Dividends and Stock Transactions

We do not currently pay a dividend and we have no current plans to pay dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to declare and pay dividends will be made at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors, after taking into account our financial condition and results of operations, capital requirements, contractual, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions, the provisions of Virginia law affecting the payment of distributions to shareholders and such other factors our Board of Directors may deem relevant. In addition, our ability to pay dividends may be limited by covenants in our existing indebtedness, including the Credit Facilities and the Indenture governing the Notes, and may be limited by the agreements governing other indebtedness we or our subsidiaries incur in the future.

On October 9, 2003, our Board of Directors authorized, and we announced, a program to repurchase up to $250.0 million of our outstanding common stock. On each of June 13, 2005, May 25, 2006 and October 21, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized, and we announced, the addition of $250.0 million to this program. The repurchase program allows for shares to be purchased from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. No shares will be purchased from Artal Holdings Sp. z o.o., Succursale de Luxembourg and its parents and subsidiaries under this program. The repurchase program currently has no expiration date. During the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, we repurchased no shares of our common stock under this program or otherwise.

EBITDAS, Adjusted EBITDAS and Net Debt

We define EBITDAS, a non-GAAP financial measure, as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation and Adjusted EBITDAS, a non-GAAP financial measure, as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation and goodwill impairment.

The table below sets forth the reconciliation for EBITDAS and Adjusted EBITDAS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, to net loss, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, and EBITDAS and Adjusted EBITDAS to net income for the trailing twelve months ended March 28, 2020:

(in millions)

	Three Months Ended						Trailing Twelve
	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019			Months
Net (loss) income	$	(6.1	)	$	(10.7	)	$	124.2
Interest		31.6			35.2			131.6
Taxes		(0.7	)		(2.9	)		33.7
Depreciation and amortization		12.2			11.4			45.8
Stock-based compensation		4.0			4.8			19.6
EBITDAS	$	41.0		$	37.9		$	355.0
Goodwill Impairment		3.7			—			3.7
Adjusted EBITDAS ⁽¹⁾	$	44.7		$	37.9		$	358.7

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

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The “Adjusted EBITDAS” measure is a non-GAAP financial measure that adjusts the consolidated statements of net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 to exclude the $3.7 million impairment charge for goodwill related to our Brazil reporting unit. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above for an explanation of our use of non-GAAP financial measures.

Reducing leverage is a capital structure priority for the Company. As of March 28, 2020, our net debt/Adjusted EBITDAS ratio was 3.9x.

The table below sets forth the reconciliation for net debt, a non-GAAP financial measure, to total debt, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, for the three months ended:

(in millions)

	March 28, 2020
Total debt	$	1,734.0
Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs		7.1
Less: Unamortized debt discount		20.5
Less: Cash on hand		292.3
Net debt	$	1,414.1

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.

We present EBITDAS, Adjusted EBITDAS and net debt/Adjusted EBITDAS because we consider them to be useful supplemental measures of our performance. In addition, we believe EBITDAS, Adjusted EBITDAS and net debt/Adjusted EBITDAS are useful to investors, analysts and rating agencies in measuring the ability of a company to meet its debt service obligations. See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” herein for an explanation of our use of these non-GAAP financial measures.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As part of our ongoing business, we do not participate in arrangements that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities.

SEASONALITY

Our business is seasonal due to the importance of the winter season to our overall member recruitment environment. Historically, we experience our highest level of recruitment during the first quarter of the year, which is supported with the highest concentration of advertising spending. Therefore, our number of End of Period Subscribers in the first quarter of the year is typically higher than the number in other quarters of the year, historically reflecting a decline over the course of the year.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

Corporate information and our press releases, Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments thereto, are available free of charge on our corporate website at corporate.ww.com as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (i.e., generally the same day as the filing), or the SEC. Moreover, we also make available at that site the Section 16 reports filed electronically by our officers, directors and 10 percent shareholders.

We use our corporate website at corporate.ww.com and certain social media channels such as our corporate Facebook page (www.facebook.com/WW), Instagram account (Instagram.com/WW) and Twitter account (@ww_us) as channels of distribution of Company information. The information we post through these channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor these channels, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. The contents of our website and social media channels shall not be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As of March 28, 2020, the market risk disclosures appearing in “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2019 have not materially changed from December 28, 2019.

At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2020, borrowings under the Credit Facilities bore interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 4.75%. For the Term Loan Facility, the minimum interest rate for LIBOR applicable to such facility pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement is set at 0.75%, referred to herein as the LIBOR Floor. In addition, as of March 28, 2020, our interest rate swap in effect had a notional amount of $1.0 billion. Accordingly, as of March 28, 2020, based on the amount of variable rate debt outstanding and the then-current LIBOR rate, after giving consideration to the impact of the interest rate swap and the LIBOR Floor, a hypothetical 90 basis point increase in interest rates would have increased annual interest expense by approximately $3.9 million and a hypothetical 90 basis point decrease in interest rates would have decreased annual interest expense by approximately $3.0 million. This increase and decrease is driven primarily by the interest rate applicable to our Term Loan Facility.

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 28, 2020, the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Based upon that evaluation and subject to the foregoing, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Securities Class Action and Derivative Matters

In March 2019, two substantially identical class action complaints alleging violations of the federal securities laws were filed by individual shareholders against the Company, certain of the Company’s current officers and the Company’s former controlling shareholder, Artal, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The actions were consolidated and lead plaintiffs were appointed in June 2019. A consolidated amended complaint was filed on July 29, 2019, naming as defendants the Company, certain of the Company’s current officers and directors, and Artal and certain of its affiliates. A second consolidated amended complaint was filed on September 27, 2019. The operative complaint asserts claims on behalf of all purchasers of the Company’s common stock between May 4, 2018 and February 26, 2019, inclusive, or the Class Period, including purchasers of the Company’s common stock traceable to the May 2018 secondary offering of the Company’s common stock by certain of its shareholders. The complaint alleges that, during the Class Period, the defendants disseminated materially false and misleading statements and/or concealed or recklessly disregarded material adverse facts. The complaint alleges claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and with respect to the secondary offering, under Sections 11, 12(a)(2), and 15 of the Securities Act. The plaintiffs seek to recover unspecified damages on behalf of the class members. The Company believes that the action is without merit and intends to vigorously defend it. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on October 31, 2019.

Between March and July 2019, the Company received shareholder litigation demands alleging breaches of fiduciary duties by certain current and former Company directors and executive officers, to the alleged injury of the Company. The allegations in the demands relate to those contained in the ongoing securities class action litigation. In response to the demands, pursuant to Virginia law, the Board of Directors has created a special committee to investigate and evaluate the claims made in the demands. In addition, four derivative complaints were filed, each making allegations against certain of the Company’s officers and directors and/or Artal and certain of its affiliates. First, on June 13, 2019, a shareholder derivative complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York against certain of the Company��s officers and directors alleging, among other things, that the defendants breached fiduciary duties to the alleged injury of the Company. The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the complaint on July 8, 2019 and the Company agreed to treat the complaint as a litigation demand. Second, on July 23, 2019, another shareholder derivative complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York against certain of the Company’s officers and directors alleging, among other things, that the defendants breached fiduciary duties to the alleged injury of the Company. The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the complaint the same day. Third, on October 25, 2019, another shareholder derivative complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York against certain of the Company’s officers and directors alleging, among other things, that the defendants breached fiduciary duties to the alleged injury of the Company. Finally, on December 16, 2019, a shareholder derivative complaint was filed in New York Supreme Court against certain of the Company’s officers and directors, and Artal and certain of its affiliates, alleging, among other things, that the defendants breached fiduciary duties to the alleged injury of the Company. The Company believes that these actions are without merit and intends to vigorously defend them.

Other Litigation Matters

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in the risk factors from those detailed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2019 other than as set forth below.

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is adversely impacting, and will continue to adversely impact, our business.

The global outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has had and will continue to have a significant adverse impact on our business as well as on the business environment and the markets in which we operate. This global health crisis has also had a significant adverse effect on overall economic conditions and we expect consumer demand to continue to be negatively impacted due to changes in consumer behavior and confidence and health concerns. The situation remains dynamic and subject to rapid and possibly significant change, and accordingly the magnitude and duration of the negative impact to our business from the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be predicted with certainty.

While we have taken steps to address the risks and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as a result of the pandemic, we have experienced significant disruption to our business, including with respect to decreases in member recruitment in both our Digital and Studio + Digital businesses as compared to the prior year period. This disruption has been more pronounced in our Studio + Digital business, in part due to our suspension in mid-March of our in-person workshops. Our member retention in both our Digital and Studio + Digital businesses may also be negatively impacted by the pandemic.

Following the suspension of our in-person workshops, we rapidly transitioned these workshops to an entirely virtual experience. This transition may not be successful in meeting the needs or preferences of many of our members, employees and the communities in which we operate and may result in further decreases in our recruitment as well as a decrease in our retention of members. The suspension of our workshops may also adversely impact our product sales. We cannot predict how long this suspension will continue as federal, state, local and foreign authorities and public health officials have adopted numerous mitigation measures to address the spread of the virus, including temporary closure requirements with respect to non-essential business operations (including our workshops) to discourage people from congregating. The duration of these requirements will also likely vary by jurisdiction. The decision to resume in-person workshops will be influenced by a number of factors, including applicable regulatory restrictions, consumer confidence and preferences and the health and safety of our employees and members, and there is substantial uncertainty regarding the manner and timing in which our studio locations can resume in-person workshops. We may face longer closure requirements than expected and other operational restrictions with respect to some or all of our studio and other physical locations due to, among other factors, evolving and stringent federal, state, local and foreign restrictions including social distancing requirements.

Even once we are able to re-open closed studio locations, changes in consumer behavior, including willingness to meet in groups, increasing unemployment levels and associated changes in household income, as well as health concerns may impact consumer demand for our products, customer traffic at our studio locations and recruitment and retention of members in both our Digital and Studio + Digital businesses. A number of our members may be more concerned with maintaining social distancing for a longer period if they perceive themselves to be a part of a higher at-risk group for complications arising from COVID-19. We may also find it more difficult to staff our business operations. The perceived risk of infection or health risk may adversely affect traffic to our studio locations and, in turn, our business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations, particularly if any self-imposed or government-imposed restrictions are in place for a significant amount of time. In addition, government requirements may increase our operating costs on a studio-by-studio basis once a studio location re-opens due to, among other things, social distancing requirements and costs associated with increased cleaning and other sanitary or protective measures. We also anticipate that we may not re-open a significant number of our current studio locations. As a result, we anticipate one-time costs associated with restructuring and real estate realignment. The decision to re-open a studio location, if at all, or consolidate studio locations, will be influenced by a number of factors, including applicable regulatory restrictions, consumer confidence and preferences, changes in consumer behavior and the health and safety of our employees and members. We will continue to evaluate our studio locations in response to the evolving regulatory restrictions and consumer behavior. We may not be able to successfully control our studio environments and realize the intended business advantages of maintaining a select group of studio locations, which could adversely affect our Studio + Digital business and results of operations.

Our business depends on a number of third parties including vendors, landlords, lenders, marketing partners, third-party technology providers and suppliers. The COVID-19 outbreak may have a material adverse impact on these parties and their ability to meet their obligations to us. Any such failure by our third-party partners could negatively impact our ability to provide our products and services to customers. One or more of these third parties may experience financial distress, staffing shortages or liquidity challenges, file for bankruptcy protection, go out of business, or suffer disruptions in their business due to the COVID-19 outbreak. For example, the failure of any third-party technology provider to provide continuous and uninterrupted service could result in disruptions in our websites, services and products or network systems. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 on these third-party partners continues to evolve and is uncertain.

If a significant percentage of our workforce, or the workforces of our suppliers and other third-party partners, is unable to work, whether because of illness, quarantine, limitations on travel or other government restrictions in connection with COVID-19, our operations may be negatively impacted. We also depend on senior management and other key personnel and consultants, and the illness of certain personnel or consultants could result in the loss of expertise and negatively affect our operations, brand image and goodwill.

The widespread health crisis also could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries in which we operate, resulting in an economic downturn that could affect consumer demand for our products and services. Our customer purchasing patterns can be influenced by economic factors. The precise impact on our business from the disruption of financial markets and the weakening of overall economic conditions cannot be predicted with certainty. Uncertainties regarding the economic impact of COVID-19 have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, sustained impact on the economy. Our business is particularly sensitive to reductions in discretionary consumer spending, which may be adversely impacted by a recession or fears of a recession, volatility and declines in the stock market and increasingly pessimistic consumer sentiment due to perceived or actual economic and/or health risks. Consumers may shift purchases to lower-priced or other perceived value offerings during economic downturns. Prolonged unfavorable economic conditions, including as a result of COVID-19, and any resulting recession or slowed economic growth, may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Due to the negative impact of COVID-19, and the uncertainty of the magnitude and duration of such impact on our business and the economies and financial markets in which we operate, we are implementing a $100.0 million cost-savings initiative with respect to our cost structure. In connection with this initiative, we are instituting a number of measures throughout our operations to mitigate such expenses and reduce costs as well as ensure liquidity and the availability of our revolving credit facility. While we have targeted $100.0 million of potential cost-savings measures, we may not be able to recognize all identified potential savings. Even if we are able to recognize the identified savings, the magnitude of our cost-savings initiative may be insufficient to address the evolving and uncertain economic impact of COVID-19 and resulting liquidity needs. To the extent that we do not successfully manage our costs, our liquidity and financial results, as well as our ability to access our Revolving Credit Facility, may be adversely affected.

While emerging and evolving regulations impact our effective tax rate, and while we anticipate receiving certain benefits thereunder in the future, given the uncertainty of the regulatory environment, we cannot predict with certainty whether we will receive any such benefits in the future, or the extent to which we will receive such benefits, if at all.

If we are unable to generate sufficient cash or to access liquidity at the time and on terms we may require, we may encounter difficulty funding our business requirements including debt repayments when due. We may not be able to access liquidity, including our revolving credit facility, or the terms and conditions of available credit may be substantially more expensive than previously expected due to changes in financial conditions and credit markets. We may require waivers or amendments to our existing long-term debt and these requirements may trigger pricing increases from lenders for available credit. Reductions in our liquidity position and the need to use capital for other day to day requirements of our business may affect a number of our business initiatives and long-term investments and as a result we may be required to curtail and/or postpone business investments as well as other initiatives that require capital investment.

We have implemented emergency pay policies and taken other compensation and benefit actions to support our employees during the COVID-19 business interruption, but those actions may not be sufficient to compensate them for the entire duration of any business interruption resulting from COVID-19. Those employees might seek and find other employment during that interruption, or might otherwise choose not to return to their positions, which could materially adversely affect our ability to properly staff and re-open our studio locations with experienced teams when the business interruptions caused by COVID-19 abate or end.

The COVID-19 pandemic (including governmental responses, broad economic impacts and market disruptions) has heightened the risks related to the other risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2019.

We may not be able to successfully accelerate or implement our strategic digital transformation, which could adversely impact our business, financial conditions or results of operations.

We are accelerating our strategic digital transformation. This acceleration began with the launch of virtual workshops in March 2020 when we suspended our in-person workshops in response to COVID-19. We expect to continue to evolve our virtual experience and offerings for our members. For example, we continue to work towards the launch of a new digitally-enabled, community-focused and coach-led offering later this year, which will reflect learnings from our current virtual workshops and ongoing test pilots. We are reallocating certain resources and will incur additional costs to support this acceleration. This transition to a more virtual experience may not be successful in meeting the needs or preferences of many of our current or potential members. As a result, we may experience decreases in our recruitment and retention of members, or increased member cancellations, in our Studio + Digital business. Additionally, we may also find it difficult to transition our coaches from in-person coaching to virtual coaching, which may negatively affect our ability to properly staff virtual workshops with experienced coaches. We may not be able to successfully launch our new virtual or other digital offerings and realize the intended business opportunities, growth prospects, including new business channels, and competitive advantages of our digital transformation. Assumptions underlying expected financial results or consumer demand and receptivity may not be met or economic or consumer conditions may deteriorate, including as a result of the impact of COVID-19, and may adversely impact our ability to successfully implement this digital strategy. If these or other factors limit our ability to successfully execute this strategic initiative, our business, financial conditions or results of operations may be adversely impacted.

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Nothing to report under this item.

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Nothing to report under this item.

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

Nothing to report under this item.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number		Description

**Exhibit 3.1		Amended and Restated Bylaws of WW International, Inc. (effective as of March 17, 2020) (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed on March 17, 2020 (File No. 001-16769), and incorporated herein by reference).

*Exhibit 31.1		Rule 13a-14(a) Certification by Mindy Grossman, Chief Executive Officer.

*Exhibit 31.2		Rule 13a-14(a) Certification by Nicholas P. Hotchkin, Chief Financial Officer.

*Exhibit 32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

*Exhibit 101

*EX-101.INS		Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

*EX-101.SCH		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

*EX-101.CAL		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

*EX-101.DEF		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

*EX-101.LAB		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

*EX-101.PRE		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*Exhibit 104		The cover page from WW International, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 28, 2020, formatted in Inline XBRL (included within the Exhibit 101 attachments).

*	Filed herewith.

**	Previously filed.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


	WW INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Date: April 28, 2020	By:	/s/ Mindy Grossman
		Mindy Grossman
		President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)


Date: April 28, 2020	By:	/s/ Nicholas P. Hotchkin
		Nicholas P. Hotchkin
		Chief Financial Officer, Operating Officer, North America and President, Emerging Markets (Principal Financial Officer)

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