BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (“Weight Watchers” or the “Company”) (NYSE:WTW) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. The investigation focuses on certain statements issued by Weight Watchers between February 14, 2012 and October 30, 2013, concerning the Company’s financial performance and prospects.

Weight Watchers provides weight management services in North America, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand and internationally. The investigation is related to allegations that the Company was facing increased competition from free weight-loss apps, causing a significant drop in meeting attendance in North America and the United Kingdom, and also experiencing execution issues which were causing it to miss its internally forecasted financial plan.

If you purchased Weight Watchers securities between February 14, 2012 and October 30, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, Toll Free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.