Form 8-K WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNAT For: Dec 05

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION�13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December�5, 2014

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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Virginia	�	001-16769	�	11-6040273
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	�	(Commission File Number)	�	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

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675 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, New York			�	10010
(Address of principal executive offices)			�	(Zip Code)

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

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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�	Written communications pursuant to Rule�425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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�	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule�14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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�	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule�14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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�	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule�13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item�8.01. Other Events.

On December�5, 2014, Weight Watchers International, Inc. issued a press release announcing a contractual relationship with Humana, Inc. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item�9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

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Exhibit�99.1	��	Press Release dated December�5, 2014.

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SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.

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	�		�	WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
DATED: December�5, 2014	�		�	By:	�	/s/ Nicholas P. Hotchkin
	�		�	Name:	�	Nicholas P. Hotchkin
	�		�	Title:	�	Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

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Exhibit	��	Description
99.1	��	Press Release dated December�5, 2014.

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Exhibit 99.1

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Contact Information:

Investors:

Brainerd Communicators, Inc.

Corey Kinger

(212) 986-6667

[email protected]

WEIGHT WATCHERS ENTERS HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP

New York, NY, December�5, 2014 � Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that it has engaged in a partnership with Humana, Inc. to offer its weight management services as a part of coverage under certain employer-sponsored health plans. Further details will be announced in the coming months.

Weight Watchers believes that the healthcare space will increasingly demonstrate market demand for proven, effective, scalable and cost-efficient weight management programs. The Company believes that this agreement is a significant step in advancing its healthcare initiative.

While this new strategic partnership will bring benefits to clients beginning in 2015, the Company continues to anticipate that 2016 will be the first year of meaningful incremental revenue from its healthcare initiative.

About Weight Watchers International, Inc.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. is the world�s leading provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of Company-owned and franchise operations. Weight Watchers holds more than 40,000 meetings each week where members receive group support and learn about healthy eating patterns, behavior modification and physical activity. Weight Watchers provides innovative, digital weight management products through its websites, mobile sites and apps. Weight Watchers is the leading provider of digital weight management products in the world. In addition, Weight Watchers offers a wide range of products, publications and programs for those interested in weight loss and weight control.

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management�s current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties,

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assumptions and other important factors. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements because actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied. The reports filed by the Company pursuant to�United States�securities laws contain discussions of these risks and uncertainties. The Company assumes no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are advised to review the Company�s filings with the�United States Securities and Exchange Commission�(which are available from the�SEC�s�EDGAR database at www.sec.gov, at various�SEC reference facilities in�the United States�and via the Company�s website at www.weightwatchersinternational.com).

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