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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, as amended, 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 under the headings “Business” and “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” 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 management brands, diets,
programs and products;
• risks associated with the relative success of our marketing and advertising;
• risks associated with the continued attractiveness of our plans;
• risks associated with general economic conditions and consumer confidence; and
• the other factors discussed under Item 1A “Risk Factors”.
You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. You should understand that many
important factors, including those discussed under the headings “Risk Factors” and “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 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events or otherwise.
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