Tempur-Pedic Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings

LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX), the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium mattresses and pillows worldwide, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. The Company also announced a $200 million share repurchase program and issued financial guidance for 2011.

FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL SUMMARY

• Earnings per share (EPS) were $0.66 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2010 as compared to EPS of $0.38 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2009. The Company reported net income of $46.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2010 as compared to net income of $29.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.

• Net sales increased 20% to $292.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 from $244.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 21%. Net sales in the North American segment increased 31%, while international segment net sales increased 1%. On a constant currency basis, international segment net sales increased 6%.  

• Mattress sales increased 20% globally. Mattress sales increased 32% in the North American segment and decreased 1% in the international segment. On a constant currency basis, international mattress sales increased 4%. Pillow sales increased 18% globally. Pillow sales increased 31% in North America and 8% internationally. On a constant currency basis, international pillow sales increased 11%.

• Gross profit margin was 51.9% as compared to 48.5% in the fourth quarter of 2009. The gross profit margin increased as a result of improved efficiencies in manufacturing, fixed cost leverage related to higher production volumes and favorable product mix, partially offset by higher commodity costs and geographic mix.

• Operating profit margin was 24.5% as compared to 19.3% in the fourth quarter of 2009.

• The Company generated $44.5 million of operating cash flow as compared to $14.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.  

• During the quarter, the Company reduced Total debt by $29.0 million to $407.0 million and increased cash by $15.6 million to $53.6 million. As of December 31, 2010, the Company's ratio of Funded debt to EBITDA was 1.45 times, well within the covenant in its credit facility, which requires that this ratio not exceed 3.00 times. For additional information about EBITDA and Funded debt (which are non-GAAP measures) please refer to the reconciliation and other information included in the attached schedule.

FULL YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY

• Earnings per share (EPS) were $2.16 per diluted share for the full year 2010 as compared to EPS of $1.12 per diluted share for the full year 2009. The Company reported net income of $157.1 million for the full year 2010 as compared to net income of $85.0 million for the full year 2009.

• Net sales increased 33% to $1,105.4 million for the full year 2010 from $831.2 million for the full year 2009. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 34%. Net sales in the North American segment increased 47%, while international segment net sales increased 9%. On a constant currency basis, international segment net sales increased 11%.  

• Gross profit margin was 50.2% for the full year 2010 as compared to 47.4% for the full year 2009. The gross profit margin increased as a result of improved efficiencies in manufacturing and fixed cost leverage related to higher production volumes, partially offset by higher commodity costs and geographic mix.

• Operating profit margin was 22.2% as compared to 17.4% for the full year 2009.

• The Company generated $184.1 million of operating cash flow as compared to $135.0 million for the full year 2009.  

• During 2010, the Company purchased 8.5 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $29.41 for a total cost of $250.0 million.

Chief Executive Officer Mark Sarvary commented, "In 2010 we delivered strong financial results and at the same time executed well on our strategic growth initiatives; we strengthened the product range and greatly improved how well consumers understand and appreciate the unique benefits of Tempur-Pedic. In 2011 we will implement the next phases of our plan to become the world's favorite mattress and pillow brand. We will continue to enhance our product range both in the U.S. and internationally, increase our investment in consumer communication and broaden distribution in all geographies."

Share Repurchase Program

The Company announced that the Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program of up to an incremental $200.0 million. Stock repurchases under this program may be made through open market transactions, negotiated purchases or otherwise, at times and in such amounts as management and a committee of the Board deem appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, financing and regulatory requirements and other market conditions. Repurchases may be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which would permit shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws. This share repurchase program replaces the Company's prior share repurchase authorization, and may be limited, suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice.

Chief Financial Officer Dale Williams stated, "The new share repurchase program reflects our confidence in long term growth opportunities and our commitment to increase shareholder value. With high returns on capital, we project operating cash flow will be far in excess of our modest capital needs over the next several years."

Financial Guidance

The Company issued full year 2011 guidance for net sales and earnings per share. It currently expects net sales for 2011 to range from $1.230 billion to $1.280 billion. It currently expects EPS for 2011 to range from $2.60 to $2.75 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 EPS guidance does not assume any benefit from a potential reduction in shares outstanding related to its share repurchase program.

Conference Call Information

Tempur-Pedic International will host a live conference call to discuss financial results today, January 20, 2011 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.tempurpedic.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 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," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "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 for building on its 2010 performance in 2011, and for net sales and earnings per share for 2011. 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.

There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release. 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 general economic, financial  and industry conditions, particularly in the retail sector, as well as consumer confidence and the availability of consumer financing; 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; the Company's ability to expand brand awareness, distribution and new products in international markets; 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; changes in foreign tax rates, including the ability to utilize tax loss carry forwards; and rising commodity costs. Additional information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation the Company's annual report on Form 10-K under the headings "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors." Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements for any reason, including to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances.

About the Company

Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX) manufactures and distributes mattresses and pillows made from its proprietary TEMPUR(R) pressure-relieving material. It is the worldwide leader in premium and specialty sleep. The Company is focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced sleep surfaces that help improve the quality of life for people around the world. The Company's products are currently sold in over 80 countries under the TEMPUR(R) and Tempur-Pedic(R) brand names. World headquarters for Tempur-Pedic International is in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit http://www.tempurpedic.com or call 800-805-3635.

Summary of Channel Sales

The Company generates sales through four distribution channels: retail, direct, healthcare and third party.  The retail channel sells to furniture, specialty and department stores globally.  The direct channel sells directly to consumers.  The healthcare channel sells to hospitals, nursing homes, healthcare professionals and medical retailers.  The third party channel sells to distributors in countries where Tempur-Pedic International does not operate its own distribution company.

On April 1, 2010, the Company purchased its third party distributor in Canada. Accordingly, net sales in the Canadian market are reported in the appropriate channels within the North American segment. As Canada represented essentially all sales through the North American third party channel, the Company no longer reports third party sales in this segment.

The following table highlights net sales information, by channel and by segment:

Summary of Product Sales

The following table highlights net sales information, by product and by segment:

The Company provides information regarding Adjusted EBITDA and Funded debt which are not recognized terms under U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and do not purport to be alternatives to Net income as a measure of operating performance or Total debt. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the Company's Net income and a reconciliation of Funded debt to Total debt are provided below. Management believes that the use of Adjusted EBITDA and Funded debt provides investors with useful information with respect to the terms of the Company's credit facility.

Reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported Net income to the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010:

(1) Includes professional costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of the Company's Canadian distributor, which closed on April 1, 2010. In accordance with the Company's credit facility, this amount is excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA for purposes of calculating compliance with the ratio of Funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA.

Reconciliation of Funded debt to Total debt

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported Total debt to the calculation of Funded debt as of December 31, 2010:

Calculation of Funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA

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