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Exhibit 99.1
TEMPUR SEALY PROVIDES UPDATE ON
ANNUAL MEETING VOTING RESULTS
LEXINGTON, KY, May 8, 2015 Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX), the worlds largest bedding provider, today provided an update in connection with the preliminary results of its 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting) held earlier today.
Three directors, Chairman, P. Andrews McLane; Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Christopher A. Masto; and Chief Executive Officer and President, Mark A. Sarvary, did not receive a majority of the votes cast for their re-election to the Board.
In accordance with Tempur Sealys bylaws, Messrs. McLane, Masto and Sarvary will tender their resignations as directors. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will promptly assess and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors regarding whether or not to accept the resignations of Messrs. McLane, Masto and Sarvary. The Board of Directors will then make a determination whether to accept the tendered resignations. Mr. Sarvary continues to serve as Tempur Sealy Chief Executive Officer.
All other members of the Board of Directors were re-elected to the Board, based on proxies submitted to the independent inspector of election, IVS. In addition, the preliminary voting also indicated that stockholders voted in favor of all other proposals submitted for a vote at the Annual Meeting. The results of the election will be filed on a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission when available.
ABOUT TEMPUR SEALY
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) is the worlds largest bedding provider. Tempur Sealy International, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets mattresses, foundations, pillows and other products. The Companys 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.
CONTACTS
Company Contact |
Investor Contact |
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Mark Rupe Vice President, Investor Relations, Tempur Sealy 800-805-3635 Investor.relations@tempursealy.com |
Jordan Kovler D.F. King & Co., Inc. (212) 269-5550 |
James Golden / Nick Lamplough / Alyssa Cass Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher 212-355-4449 |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which include information concerning one or more of the Companys plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and other information that is not historical information. When used in this press release, the words, assumes, 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 Companys expectations regarding its stockholder engagement. 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 Companys control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed as forward-looking statements. These risk factors include risks associated with the Companys capital structure and increased debt level; the ability to successfully integrate Sealy Corporation into the Companys operations and realize cost and revenue synergies and other benefits from the transaction; whether the Company will realize the anticipated benefits from its asset dispositions in 2014 and the acquisition of brand rights in certain international markets in 2014; 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 Companys gross margin; changes in interest rates; the impact of the macroeconomic environment in both the U.S. and internationally on the Companys business segments; uncertainties arising from global events; the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates on the Companys reported earnings; consumer acceptance of the Companys products; industry competition; the efficiency and effectiveness of the Companys advertising campaigns and other marketing programs; the Companys ability to increase sales productivity within existing retail accounts and to further penetrate the Companys 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 Companys ability to expand brand awareness, distribution and new products; the Companys 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 Companys 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, regulatory or litigation proceedings; changing commodity costs; the effect of future legislative or regulatory changes; and disruptions to the implementation of the Companys strategic priorities and business plan caused by abrupt changes to the Companys senior management team and Board of Directors.
There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the Companys actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. There are important factors, many of which are beyond the Companys control, that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those expressed as forward-looking statements in this press release, 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, 2014. There may be other factors that may cause the Companys actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. 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.
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