Forward-Looking Statements Note Regarding Trademarks, Trade Names and Service Marks: Tempur, Tempur-Pedic, The TEMPUR-Cloud Supreme, The TEMPUR-Cloud, The RhapsodyBed by Tempur-Pedic, The TEMPUR-CloudPillow, The TEMPUR-Cloud Luxe, TEMPUR Advanced Ergo System, The AlluraBed by Tempur-Pedic, The Sensation Mattress by Tempur, The NeckPillow by Tempur-Pedic, The SymphonyPillow by Tempur-Pedic, The ComfortPillow by Tempur-Pedic, The RhapsodyPillow by Tempur-Pedic, The TEMPUR-Contour Collection, The TEMPUR- Contour, The TEMPUR-Contour Signature, The TEMPUR-Contour Select, The TEMPUR-Simplicity Collection, and The TEMPUR-Traditional Pillow are trademarks, trade names or service marks of Tempur-Pedic International Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names and service marks in this presentation are the property of the respective owners. 4 There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. Numerous factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed as forward-looking statements. These risk factors include general economic and industry conditions, particularly in the retail sector, as well as consumer confidence and availability of consumer financing; uncertainties arising from global events; the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates on the Company’s reported earnings; consumer acceptance of the Company’s products; industry competition; the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company’s advertising campaigns and other marketing programs; the Company’s ability to increase sales productivity and expand distribution channels; the Company’s dependence on its significant customers; the Company’s ability to address issues in certain underperforming international markets; the Company’s ability to continuously improve 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 Company’s operations; changes in foreign tax rates; rising commodity costs; the Company’s ability to retain members of its senior management team; the effects of increased interest rates; the market price for the Company’s common stock prevailing from time to time; and the nature of other investment opportunities presented to the Company from time to time. Additional information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation the Company's annual report on Form 10-K under the headings "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors". 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. This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of federal securities laws, which include information concerning the Company’s plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future revenues or performance, financing needs and other information that is not historical information. When used in this presentation, the words “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, including without limitation, the Company’s expectations regarding improving the quality and range of existing products; increasing brand awareness and brand consideration; the impact of the introduction of new products, including the TEMPUR-Cloud® line and TEMPUR-Simplicity Collection; international and domestic growth opportunities; increasing market share; improving gross margin; expanding and improving distribution channels; manufacturing capacity and utilization; consumer preferences and behavior; the effectiveness of new cost structures; meeting financial obligations; cost and operating expense reductions and cash flow generation; and the Company’s enhanced earnings power 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. |