Net sales down 7% at Tempur-Pedic in Q4 of 2012

FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Earnings per diluted share (EPS) under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the fourth quarter of 2012 were $0.39, and reflect the tax provision recorded in connection with the anticipated repatriation of foreign earnings together with certain transaction and integration costs related to the proposed Sealy acquisition, and other restructuring costs. Adjusted EPS were $0.60 in the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to GAAP EPS of $0.84 in the fourth quarter of 2011.

GAAP net income in the fourth quarter of 2012 was $23.5 million. The Company reported adjusted net income of $36.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to GAAP net income of $56.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. For additional information regarding adjusted EPS and adjusted net income (which are non-GAAP measures), please refer to the reconciliation and other information included in the attached schedule.

Net sales decreased 7% to $341.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from $366.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Net sales in the North American segment decreased 9% and International segment net sales decreased 4%.

Mattress sales decreased 5% globally in the fourth quarter of 2012. Mattress sales decreased 5% in the North American segment and decreased 7% in the International segment. Pillow sales decreased 8% globally. Pillow sales decreased 26% in North America and increased 11% internationally.

Gross profit margin was 50.0% as compared to 52.1% in the fourth quarter of 2011. The gross profit margin decreased primarily as a result of product mix and higher new product costs, offset partially by improved efficiencies in manufacturing and distribution.

Operating income was $51.3 million, or 15.0% of sales as compared to $85.8 million, or 23.4% of sales in the fourth quarter of 2011 reflecting the Company's reduced gross margin and deleverage of certain operating expenses related to lower sales. Operating income in the fourth quarter of 2012 included $7.6 million of transaction and integration costs related to the proposed Sealy acquisition, as well as $1.5 million of restructuring charges.

The Company generated $36.2 million of operating cash flow as compared to $69.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

FULL YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY

GAAP EPS for the full year 2012 were $1.70, and reflect the tax provision recorded in connection with the anticipated repatriation of foreign earnings together with certain transaction and integration costs related to the proposed Sealy acquisition, and other restructuring costs. Adjusted EPS were $2.61 for the full year 2012 as compared to GAAP EPS of $3.18 for the full year 2011.