WW International Inc. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

WW International Inc.

WW International Inc. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
WW International Inc.
Published Sep 28, 2023
10 pages (3714 words) — Published Sep 28, 2023
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Abstract:

Overview Key strengths Key risks Potential for clinical service business to lead a company turnaround. Weak subscriber trends across the weight loss industry. Well-recognized WeightWatchers franchise. Intense competition from numerous weight loss channels, including digital applications. Historically generates positive free operating cash flow (FOCF). Emerging clinical business brings numerous risks and uncertainties. Large base of potential customers. Reduced, albeit still adequate, liquidity following the clinical business acquisition. We expect consumer interest in diabetes drugs repurposed for weight loss to remain very high, with pharmaceutical companies recently reporting solid double-digit percent growth in North America for glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs, a class of medications that manage blood sugar. People using these types of drugs--which include Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro--for weight

  
Brief Excerpt:

...The key to WW International Inc.'s attempted turnaround is leveraging WW's services to capitalize on very high expected demand for GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity. We expect consumer interest in diabetes drugs repurposed for weight loss to remain very high, with pharmaceutical companies recently reporting solid double-digit percent growth in North America for glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs, a class of medications that manage blood...

  
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Specialized Consumer Services (25302020)
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Global Issuers , Structured Finance
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "WW International Inc." Sep 28, 2023. Alacra Store. May 13, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/WW-International-Inc-3061755>
  
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