Tempur Sealy International (TPX) 8-K Tempur-pedic International Inc. Announces Addition to Board of Directors

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 19, 2004

TEMPUR-PEDIC INTERNATIONAL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-31922	33-1022198
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File No.)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1713 Jaggie Fox Way

Lexington, Kentucky 40511

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(800) 878-8889

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure

On July 19, 2004, Tempur-Pedic International Inc. issued a press release announcing the appointment of Sir Paul Judge to the Tempur-Pedic International Board of Directors, effective immediately. Sir Paul Judge will also serve on the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. This press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press Release dated July 19, 2004, titled “Tempur-Pedic International Inc. Announces Addition to Board of Directors.”

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: July 19, 2004
	Tempur-Pedic International Inc.
	By:	/s/ Robert B. Trussell, Jr.
	Name:	Robert B. Trussell, Jr.
	Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press Release dated July 19, 2004, titled “Tempur-Pedic International Inc. Announces Addition to Board of Directors.”