Tempur-Pedic Reports 28% First Quarter 2011 Sales Increase

Tempur-Pedic International Inc., a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium mattresses and pillows worldwide, announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. The Company also confirmed financial guidance for 2011.

Financial Summary

• Earnings per diluted share (EPS) were $0.68 in the first quarter of 2011 as compared to $0.44 in the first quarter of 2010. The Company reported net income of $48.3 million in the first quarter of 2011 as compared to $33.1 million in the first quarter of 2010.
• Net sales increased 28% to $325.8 million in the first quarter of 2011 from $253.9 million in the first quarter of 2010. Net sales in the North American segment increased 37%, while International segment net sales increased 11%. On a constant currency basis, International segment net sales increased 8%. 
• Mattress sales increased 29% globally. Mattress sales increased 36% in the North American segment and 12% in the International segment. On a constant currency basis, International mattress sales increased 10%. Pillow sales increased 13% globally. Pillow sales increased 24% in North America and 3% Internationally. On a constant currency basis, International pillow sales were unchanged.
• Gross profit margin was 52.3% as compared to 49.2% in the first quarter of 2010. The gross profit margin increased as a result of improved efficiencies in manufacturing, favorable product mix and fixed cost leverage related to higher production volumes, partially offset by geographic mix.
• Operating profit margin was 23.1% as compared to 20.6% in the first quarter of 2010. The increase was driven by improved gross profit margin partially offset by increased marketing investments.
• The Company generated $55.7 million of operating cash flow in the first quarter of 2011 as compared to $23.3 million in the first quarter of 2010. 

Share Repurchase Program

During the first quarter of 2011, the Company purchased 1.32 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $47.35 for a total cost of $62.5 million. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had $137.5 million available under its existing share repurchase authorization.

Financial Guidance

The Company confirmed its full year 2011 guidance for net sales and earnings per share. It currently expects net sales for 2011 to range from $1.31 billion to $1.36 billion. It currently expects EPS for 2011 to range from $2.80 to $2.95 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 further reduction in shares outstanding related to its share repurchase program.

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.