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Mattress & pillow sales up at Tempur-Pedic

20 Oct '10
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Tempur-Pedic International Inc., the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium mattresses and pillows worldwide, announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. The Company also increased full year 2010 financial guidance and expanded its share repurchase authorization.

Financial Summary

Earnings per share (EPS) were $0.62 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to $0.34 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2009. The Company reported net income of $44.2 million for the third quarter of 2010 as compared to $25.7 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Net sales increased 32% to $295.8 million in the third quarter of 2010 from $224.1 million in the third quarter of 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 4%. On a constant currency basis, International segment net sales increased 11%.

Mattress sales increased 33% globally. Mattress sales increased 46% in the North American segment and 3% in the International segment. On a constant currency basis, International mattress sales increased 10%. Pillow sales increased 20% globally. Pillow sales increased 39% in North America and 3% internationally. On a constant currency basis, International pillow sales increased 7%. Other product sales increased 37% globally. Other product sales increased 52% in North America and 8% internationally. On a constant currency basis, International other product sales increased 15%.

Gross profit margin was 51.0% as compared to 47.6% in the third quarter of 2009. The gross profit margin increased as a result of fixed cost leverage, improved efficiencies in manufacturing, and favorable product and channel mix, partially offset by higher commodity costs and geographic mix.

Operating profit margin was 23.0% as compared to 19.0% in the third quarter of 2009. The increase was driven by gross profit margin and operating expense leverage.

The Company generated $71.9 million of operating cash flow as compared to $55.0 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Chief Executive Officer Mark Sarvary commented, "We are pleased with the market share gains and the sales and earnings growth we have achieved in the third quarter. Throughout 2010 we have grown sales and profit while improving our competitive position - strengthening our product line, improving the effectiveness of our marketing and increasing our margins. We continue to project considerable potential for growth for Tempur-Pedic over the coming years, and over the coming quarters we will invest to capitalize on this opportunity."

Financial Guidance

The Company increased its full year 2010 guidance for net sales and earnings per share. It currently expects net sales for 2010 to range from $1.095 billion to $1.115 billion. It currently expects EPS for 2010 to range from $2.05 to $2.10 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 additional reduction in shares outstanding related to its repurchase authorization.

Tempur-Pedic International Inc

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