Tempur Sealy Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results

LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX), the world's largest bedding provider, today announced financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2014. The Company also updated financial guidance for 2014.

THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL SUMMARY

• Earnings per diluted share ("EPS") under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the third quarter of 2014 were $0.60 compared to GAAP EPS of $0.65 in the third quarter of 2013. The 2014 results reflect a discrete tax item associated with the repatriation of foreign earnings. The 2014 and 2013 results reflect integration and transaction costs, and certain non-recurring interest expense and financing costs.
• Adjusted EPS (which is a non-GAAP measure) increased 21% to $0.88 in the third quarter of 2014 as compared to adjusted EPS of $0.73 in the third quarter of 2013. For additional information regarding adjusted EPS and adjusted net income (which are non-GAAP measures), please refer to the reconciliations and other information included in the attached schedules.
• GAAP net income in the third quarter of 2014 was $37.1 million as compared to GAAP net income of $40.2 million for the third quarter of 2013. The Company reported adjusted net income of $54.8 million for the third quarter of 2014 as compared to adjusted net income of $44.9 million for the third quarter of 2013, a 22% increase.
• Total net sales increased 12.5% to $827.4 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $735.5 million in the third quarter of 2013. The net sales increase was driven by double digit sales growth in each of the Company's three business segments.
• Gross profit margin was 38.5% in the third quarter of 2014 as compared to 40.6% in the third quarter of 2013. The gross profit margin decreased primarily as a result of lower Sealy and Tempur International gross profit margins, offset partially by an increase in Tempur North America's gross profit margin.
• Operating income was $87.1 million in the third quarter of 2014 as compared to $81.2 million in the third quarter of 2013. Operating income in the third quarter of 2014 included $10.5 million of integration costs and in the third quarter of 2013 included $8.5 million of transaction and integration costs related to the Sealy acquisition.
• EBITDA for the third quarter of 2014 was $106.2 million as compared to $107.0 million for the third quarter of 2013. Adjusted EBITDA (this and EBITDA are non-GAAP measures) for the third quarter of 2014 was $119.5 million as compared to $115.5 million for the third quarter of 2013.
• Year to date through September 30, 2014, the Company has reduced total debt by $189.7 million. The Company ended the quarter with consolidated funded debt less qualified cash of $1.6 billion. The ratio of consolidated funded debt less qualified cash to adjusted EBITDA was 4.1 times, calculated in accordance with the Company's senior secured credit facility. For additional information regarding EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and consolidated funded debt less qualified cash (all of which are non-GAAP measures), please refer to the reconciliations and other information included in the attached schedules.

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. CEO Mark Sarvary commented, "Overall we are pleased with our third quarter performance. We executed well on our strategic initiatives which led to better than expected sales and a solid increase in earnings.  Tempur North America in particular performed very well, achieving record quarterly sales and a significant improvement in operating margin. Both Sealy and Tempur International sales grew well, but their margins were below plan and constrained our overall profitability. In addition, our year-to-date operating cash flow of $181 million has allowed us to significantly reduce our total debt."

Business Segment Highlights

The Company's business segments include Tempur North America, Tempur International, and Sealy. The Company's "Bedding" product sales include mattresses, foundations, and adjustable foundations and "Other products" include pillows and various other comfort products and components.

Tempur North America net sales increased 15.8% to $280.6 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $242.4 million in the third quarter of 2013. Bedding net sales increased 19.5% to $263.6 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $220.6 million in the third quarter of 2013. Net sales of Other products decreased 22.0% to $17.0 million from $21.8 million in the third quarter of 2013. Tempur North America's operating margin improved significantly year-over-year, driven by an increase in gross margin and operating expense leverage on higher sales.

Tempur International net sales increased 10.9% to $114.5 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $103.2 million in the third quarter of 2013. On a constant currency basis, Tempur International sales increased 10.7%. Bedding net sales increased 10.7% to $84.7 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $76.5 million in the third quarter of 2013. Net sales of Other products increased 11.6% to $29.8 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $26.7 million in the third quarter of 2013. Tempur International's operating margin declined year-over-year due to a decline in gross margin and higher operating expenses primarily related to startup costs associated with Sealy Europe.

Sealy net sales increased 10.9% to $432.3 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $389.9 million in the third quarter of 2013. Bedding net sales increased 11.4% to $407.0 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $365.2 million in the third quarter of 2013. Net sales of Other products increased 2.4% to $25.3 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $24.7 million in the third quarter of 2013. Sealy's operating margin declined year-over-year due primarily to a decline in gross margin, offset partially by operating expense leverage on higher sales.

Financial Guidance
The Company updated financial guidance for 2014.

The Company currently expects the following for 2014:

• Net sales to range from $2.970 billion to $3.000 billion
• Adjusted EBITDA to range from $405 million to $415 million
• Adjusted EPS to range from $2.60 to $2.70 per diluted share

The Company noted its expectations are based on information available at the time of this release, and are subject to changing conditions, many of which are outside the Company's control. The Company noted its adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS guidance does not include costs related to the disposal of the three U.S. innerspring component facilities, transaction and integration costs related to the Sealy acquisition, the accelerated amortization of deferred financing charges for voluntary prepayment of Term A and Term B loans, discrete items associated with the repatriation of foreign earnings or costs related to the Company's senior secured facilities amendment completed in October 2014.

Conference Call Information

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. will host a live conference call to discuss financial results today, October 30, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The dial-in number for the conference call is 800-850-2903. The dial-in number for international callers is 224-357-2399. The call is also being webcast and can be accessed on the investor relations section of the Company's website, http://www.tempursealy.com. After the conference call, a webcast replay will remain available on the investor relations section of the Company's website for 30 days.

Forward-looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which include information concerning one or more of the Company's plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and other information that is not historical information. When used in this release, the words "estimates," "expects," "guidance," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "proposed," "intends," "believes," and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to the Company's expectations regarding its four key strategic growth initiatives, expectations regarding the Company's net sales, future revenue performance, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS for 2014 and related assumptions, expectations regarding net sales growth rates, margin improvements and the impact of foreign exchange, and expectations regarding growth opportunities relating to acquisitions. All forward looking statements are based upon current expectations and beliefs and various assumptions. There can be no assurance that the Company will realize these expectations or that these beliefs will prove correct.

Numerous factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed as forward-looking statements. These risk factors include risks associated with the Company's capital structure and increased debt level; the ability to successfully integrate Sealy into the Company's operations and realize cost and revenue synergies and other benefits from the transaction; whether the Company will realize the anticipated benefits from its recent asset dispositions and the acquisition of brand rights in certain international markets; general economic, financial and industry conditions, particularly in the retail sector, as well as consumer confidence and the availability of consumer financing; changes in product and channel mix and the impact on the Company's gross margin; changes in interest rates; the impact of the macroeconomic environment in both the U.S. and internationally on the Company's business segments; uncertainties arising from global events; the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates on the Company's reported earnings; consumer acceptance of the Company's products; industry competition; the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company's advertising campaigns and other marketing programs; the Company's ability to increase sales productivity within existing retail accounts and to further penetrate the Company's retail channel, including the timing of opening or expanding within large retail accounts and the timing and success of product launches; the effects of consolidation of retailers on revenues and costs; the Company's ability to expand brand awareness, distribution and new products; the Company's ability to continuously improve and expand its product line, maintain efficient, timely and cost-effective production and delivery of its products, and manage its growth; the effects of strategic investments on the Company's operations; changes in foreign tax rates and changes in tax laws generally, including the ability to utilize tax loss carry forwards; the outcome of various pending tax audits or other tax proceedings; changing commodity costs; and the effect of future legislative or regulatory changes.

There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this report. There are important factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those expressed as forward-looking statements in this report, including the risk factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" under ITEM 1A of Part 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. There may be other factors that may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements.

About the Company

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) is the world's largest bedding provider. Tempur Sealy International, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets mattresses, foundations, pillows and other products. The Company's brand portfolio includes many of the most highly recognized brands in the industry, including Tempur®, Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy®, Sealy Posturepedic®, Optimum™ and Stearns & Foster®. World headquarters for Tempur Sealy International, Inc. is in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit http://www.tempursealy.com or call 800-805-3635.

 

 

 

Summary of Channel Sales

The following table highlights net sales information, by channel and by segment, for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

Summary of Product Sales

The following table highlights net sales information, by product and by segment, for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

TEMPUR SEALY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
(in millions, except per common share amounts)

The Company provides information regarding adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA"), adjusted EBITDA, consolidated funded debt and consolidated funded debt less qualified cash, which are not recognized terms under GAAP and do not purport to be alternatives to net income and earnings per share as a measure of operating performance or total debt. A reconciliation of adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share is provided below. Management believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with additional useful information with respect to the impact of various costs associated with the Sealy acquisition and the disposal of the three U.S. innerspring component facilities or the accelerated amortization of deferred financing charges for voluntary prepayment of Term A and Term B loans. A reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to the Company's net income and a reconciliation of total debt to consolidated funded debt and consolidated funded debt less qualified cash are also provided below. Management believes that the use of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, consolidated funded debt and consolidated funded debt less qualified cash also provides investors with useful information with respect to the terms of the Company's senior secured credit facility and the Company's compliance with key financial covenants. Because not all companies use identical calculations, these presentations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

Reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted net income

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported GAAP net income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 to the calculation of adjusted net income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

 

Reconciliation of GAAP net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported GAAP net income to the calculation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013:

 

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported net income to the calculation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended September 30, 2014 (which is a non-GAAP measure) in accordance with the Company's senior secured credit facility:

 

This information is presented solely for the purpose of providing information to investors regarding the Company's compliance with certain financial covenants in its senior secured credit facility that are based on adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure.

Reconciliation of total debt to consolidated funded debt less qualified cash

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported total debt to the calculation funded debt less qualified cash as of September 30, 2014. "Consolidated funded debt" and "qualified cash" are terms used in the Company's senior secured credit facility for purposes of certain financial covenants.

 

 

Calculation of consolidated funded debt less qualified cash to Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

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