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CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Except for historical information contained herein, this Annual Report on Form 10-K, includes
‘‘forward-looking statements,’’ within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, in particular, the statements about our
plans, strategies and prospects under the headings ‘‘Business’’ and ‘‘Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations’’. We have used the words ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘will,’’
‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘estimate,’’ ‘‘plan,’’ ‘‘intend’’ and similar expressions in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K and the documents incorporated by reference 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
the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and
assumptions, including, among other things:
•competition, including price competition and competition with self-help, pharmaceutical, surgical,
dietary supplements and meal replacement products, and other weight-loss programs and
products;
•risks associated with the relative success of our marketing and advertising;
•risks associated with the continued attractiveness of our programs;
•risks associated with our ability to meet our obligations related to our outstanding indebtedness;
•risks associated with general economic conditions; and
•legislation or regulations, more aggressive enforcement of existing legislation or regulations or a
change in the interpretation of existing legislation or regulations.
You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. You should understand that
many important factors, including those discussed under the heading ‘‘Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,’’ could cause our results to differ materially
from those expressed or suggested in any forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we do
not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to
reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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