Oprah Winfrey is taking a 10 percent stake in Weight Watchers for about $43.2 million and is joining the weight management company’s board.
Weight Watchers International Inc. said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.
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Winfrey has given the company the right to use her name, image, likeness and endorsement for the company, its programs, products and services, subject to her approval.
Winfrey also has the right to use Weight Watchers marks to collaborate with and promote the company.