Tempur Sealy to Acquire Majority Stake in Sherwood Bedding

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (“Company” or “Tempur Sealy”) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership interest in a newly formed limited liability company which will contain at closing substantially all of the assets of Sherwood Acquisition Holdings, LLC (“Sherwood Bedding”), a leading manufacturer in the U.S. private label/original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) bedding market. Sherwood Bedding operates four manufacturing facilities and is a top 10 U.S. bedding producer. Tempur Sealy’s expected stake in Sherwood Bedding will mark the Company’s entrance into the private label category, creating a complete suite of product offerings ranging from Sherwood Bedding’s non-branded private label products to the Company’s well-known branded products, including Tempur-Pedic^®, Sealy^®, and Stearns & Foster^®.

The Company expects to purchase an 80% stake in Sherwood Bedding for approximately $40 million. The transaction will be financed through a combination of cash on hand and a borrowing under its existing credit facilities. The Ellman Family, a third-generation bedding manufacturer, will maintain a 20% ownership interest in Sherwood Bedding. Sherwood Bedding will be operated as a standalone, independent business unit within the Company and will continue to be led by its current management team.  The transaction is expected to close within the first quarter of 2020.

Sherwood Bedding is a low-cost, high-value producer of private label and OEM products for third-party retailers and in the contract bedding market. Sherwood Bedding has estimated annual wholesale revenues of over $150 million and expects to fund its own future growth and be accretive to the Company’s earnings in 2020. The Company believes that over time cost synergies can be realized to benefit all brands and customers. No personnel reductions are expected.

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. Chairman and CEO Scott Thompson commented, “Over the past nine years Sherwood Bedding has grown to become one of the most respected bedding producers in the industry. Sherwood Bedding’s flexible and efficient operating model, focused primarily on value and high velocity price points, complements Tempur Sealy’s iconic brands, powerful distribution model, and supply chain. Together, we believe that we can build upon existing relationships to deliver more compelling products, branded and non-branded, than either business could on its own.”

Sherwood Bedding Co-President Neil Ellman commented, “With Tempur Sealy being the dominant player in the U.S. bedding industry, we believe we have the perfect partner to acquire market share in the private label sector. The complementary knowledge and market-fit of the companies as well as the ability to improve upon our low-cost structure delivers a unique opportunity and provides us with a sustainable competitive advantage.”

About Tempur Sealy International, Inc.

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) develops, manufactures, and markets mattresses, foundations, pillows and other products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide through third-party retailers, its own stores, and online. The Company’s brand portfolio includes many highly recognized brands in the industry, including Tempur®, Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® featuring Posturepedic® Technology, and Stearns & Foster®. World headquarters for Tempur Sealy International is in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit http://www.tempursealy.com or call 800-805-3635.

About Sherwood Bedding

Sherwood Bedding, an independently owned bedding manufacturer, operates four manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and serves as a manufacturing partner for several retailers and the hospitality trade. With its world-class manufacturing facilities, Sherwood Bedding has implemented various manufacturing and operating initiatives to create efficiencies and enhance the value proposition offered to the retailer as well as the end consumer without sacrificing quality and service levels. For more information, visit http://sherwoodbedding.com.

Contact:

Aubrey Moore – Investor Relations – investor.relations@tempursealy.com – (800) 805-3635

Source: Tempur Sealy International, Inc.