Alliance Data Declares Dividend on Common Stock

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on June 18, 2021 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 14, 2021.

About Alliance Data


Alliance Data

® (NYSE: ADS) is a leading provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions serving large, consumer-based industries. The Company creates and deploys customized solutions that measurably change consumer behavior while driving business growth and profitability for some of today’s most recognizable brands. Alliance Data helps its partners create and increase customer loyalty across multiple touch points using traditional, digital, mobile and emerging technologies. A FORTUNE 500 and S&P MidCap 400 company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Alliance Data consists of businesses that together employ nearly 8,000 associates at 45 locations worldwide.


Alliance Data’s Card Services
 business is a comprehensive provider of market-leading private label, co-brand, general purpose and business credit card programs, digital payments, including Bread®, and Comenity-branded financial services. LoyaltyOne® owns and operates the AIR MILES® Reward Program, Canada’s most recognized loyalty program, and Netherlands-based BrandLoyalty, a global provider of tailor-made loyalty programs for grocers. More information about Alliance Data can be found at www.AllianceData.com.

Follow Alliance Data on TwitterFacebookLinkedInInstagram and YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements give our expectations or forecasts of future events and can generally be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “likely,” “may,” “should” or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding, and the guidance we give with respect to, our anticipated operating or financial results, initiation or completion of strategic initiatives, future dividend declarations, and future economic conditions, including, but not limited to, fluctuation in currency exchange rates, market conditions and COVID-19 impacts related to relief measures for impacted borrowers and depositors, labor shortages due to quarantine, reduction in demand from clients, supply chain disruption for our reward suppliers and disruptions in the airline or travel industries.

We believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions. Forward-looking statements, however, are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this release, and no assurances can be given that our expectations will prove to have been correct. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, factors set forth in the Risk Factors section in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year, which may be updated in Item 1A of, or elsewhere in, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed for periods subsequent to such Form 10-K. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation, other than as required by applicable law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events, anticipated or unanticipated circumstances or otherwise.

Contacts:


Alliance Data



Brian Vereb – Investor Relations

614-528-4516

[email protected]


Shelley Whiddon – Media

214-494-3811


[email protected]

 

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Tapestry, Inc. Appoints Scott A. Roe Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy

Tapestry, Inc. Appoints Scott A. Roe Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy

Andrea Shaw Resnick to Become Chief Communications Officer

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, today announced the appointment of Scott A. Roe, as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2021. Mr. Roe will have responsibility for all finance functions as well as leading the Company’s Strategy and Consumer Insights teams.

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Mr. Roe joins from VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), where he has had a successful 25-year career. He has served as Chief Financial Officer since April 2015, and in this role has had responsibility for Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Treasury, Tax, Financial Planning & Analysis, Sustainability, Global Business Technology and Corporate Aviation. Prior to his appointment as CFO in 2015, Mr. Roe served in a number of senior management positions including Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President of Finance for VF’s Jeanswear and Imagewear coalitions, and CFO of the International Business. Prior to joining VF, Mr. Roe worked in the OEM Automotive and Basic Materials industries after beginning his career at Ernst & Young. Mr. Roe graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Tennessee.

“Scott is a highly strategic CFO with twenty five years of experience in consumer, retail, and apparel businesses, and deep expertise successfully developing global multi-brand platforms,” said Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc. “With a grounding in brand and operational finance roles, he manages from a commercial mindset balanced with enterprise thinking. As a leader, Scott is both dynamic and progressive, and believes in soliciting diverse perspectives while working to build and empower collaborative and high-performing teams. I am confident that Scott is the right leader and strategic business partner as we drive Tapestry’s next chapter of growth.”

“Tapestry is an exceptional company with iconic global brands and a disciplined focus on delivering results. I look forward to working with Joanne and the talented management team to further enhance the Company’s strategy, financial and operational performance, while strengthening its competitive position in the rapidly changing consumer environment,” said Mr. Roe.

With Mr. Roe’s appointment, Andrea Shaw Resnick, who has held the position of Interim CFO since July 2020, will assume the newly created role of Chief Communications Officer, reporting to Ms. Crevoiserat. In addition, Christina Colone, currently Vice President of Investor Relations, will be promoted to Global Head of Investor Relations.

Ms. Crevoiserat added, “Andrea is a strategic leader who ensured that we successfully navigated the pandemic and executed on our Acceleration Program as Interim CFO. Our entire leadership team appreciates her important and ongoing contributions to Tapestry. At the same time, Christina is ideally suited to lead our investor relations efforts, given her depth of experience and credibility with the investment community.”

Tapestry, Inc. is a New York-based house of modern luxury lifestyle brands. The Company’s portfolio includes Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. Our Company and our brands are founded upon a creative and consumer-led view of luxury that stands for inclusivity and approachability. Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. To learn more about Tapestry, please visit www.tapestry.com. The Company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TPR.

This information to be made available in this press release may contain forward-looking statements based on management’s current expectations. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the statements regarding the Acceleration Program, future impacts of this program, the potential impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and success of mitigating actions, and statements that can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “can,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “continue,” “project,” “guidance,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “anticipate,” “leveraging,” “sharpening,” transforming,” “creating,” accelerating,” “enhancing,” leaning into,” “innovation,” “drive,” “targeting,” “assume,” “plan,” “progress,” “optimistic,” “future,” “uncertain backdrop,” “emerge,” “on track,” “well positioned to,” “look forward to,” “looking ahead,” “to acquire,” “achieve,” “strategic,” “steady recovery,” “growth,” “view,” “stretching what’s possible,” or comparable terms. Future results may differ materially from management’s current expectations, based upon a number of important factors, including risks and uncertainties such as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ability to control costs and successfully execute our growth strategies, expected economic trends, the ability to anticipate consumer preferences, risks associated with operating in international markets and our global sourcing activities, our ability to achieve intended benefits, cost savings and synergies from acquisitions, the risk of cybersecurity threats and privacy or data security breaches, the impact of pending and potential future legal proceedings, and the impact of legislation, etc. Please refer to the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on 10-Q and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a complete list of risks and important factors. The Company assumes no obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.

Tapestry, Inc.

Analysts & Media:

Andrea Shaw Resnick

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Global Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

212/629-2618

[email protected]

Christina Colone

Vice President, Investor Relations

212/946-7252

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America New York

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Fashion Other Retail Luxury Retail Specialty

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TCR² Therapeutics to Present at the Truist Securities Life Sciences Summit

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TCR2 Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: TCRR), a clinical-stage cell therapy company with a pipeline of novel T cell therapies for patients suffering from cancer, today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the 7th Annual Truist Securities Life Sciences Summit on May 5, 2021 at 11:20am E.T. using a virtual platform.

A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investors page of the Company’s website at www.investors.tcr2.com. An archived replay will be available for at least 30 days following the presentation.

About TCR

2

Therapeutics

TCR2 Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage cell therapy company developing a pipeline of novel T cell therapies for patients suffering from solid tumors or hematological malignancies. TCR2’s proprietary T cell receptor (TCR) Fusion Construct T cells (TRuC®-T cells) specifically recognize and kill cancer cells by harnessing signaling from the entire TCR, independent of human leukocyte antigens (HLA). In preclinical studies, TRuC-T cells have demonstrated superior anti-tumor activity compared to chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR-T cells), while secreting lower levels of cytokine release. The Company’s lead TRuC-T cell product candidate targeting solid tumors, gavo-cel, is currently being studied in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial to treat patients with mesothelin-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ovarian cancer, malignant pleural/peritoneal mesothelioma, and cholangiocarcinoma. The Company’s lead TRuC-T cell product candidate targeting hematological malignancies, TC-110, is currently being studied in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial to treat patients with CD19-positive adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (aALL) and with aggressive or indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). For more information about TCR2, please visit www.tcr2.com.

Investor and Media Contact:

Carl Mauch
Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
TCR2 Therapeutics Inc.
(617) 949-5667
[email protected]



CrossAmerica Partners LP Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire 106 Convenience Store Locations From 7-Eleven, Inc.

Allentown, PA, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

CrossAmerica Partners LP Announces Definitive Agreement
to Acquire 106 Convenience Store Locations From 7-Eleven, Inc.

  • A total of 106 sites to be acquired from 7-Eleven, Inc.
  • Vast majority of the sites currently operate under the Speedway brand, and all sites will be rebranded at closing

Allentown, PA April 29, 2021 – CrossAmerica Partners LP (NYSE: CAPL) (“CrossAmerica” or the “Partnership”), a leading wholesale fuels distributor, convenience store operator and owner and lessor of real estate used in the retail distribution of motor fuels, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain convenience store properties from 7-Eleven, Inc. (“7-Eleven”) for an aggregate cash purchase price of $263 million, subject to certain adjustments.

The sites to be acquired consist of company-operated sites that are being sold by 7-Eleven as part of a divestiture process in connection with its previously announced acquisition of the Speedway business from Marathon Petroleum Corporation (“Marathon”), and are located in regions of the U.S. within CrossAmerica’s existing asset base. The vast majority of the sites are currently operating under the Speedway brand, and all sites will be rebranded in connection with the closing. A total of approximately 160 million gallons of motor fuel were sold at these locations during the trailing twelve month period ended October 31, 2020, in addition to aggregate merchandise sales of approximately $134 million during such period, in each case based on unaudited financial information provided to CrossAmerica.

“We are excited to acquire these high quality assets that are complementary to our existing footprint and will allow us to benefit from increased scale in our retail operations,” said Charles Nifong, President and CEO of CrossAmerica. “The transaction provides excellent value to the Partnership and represents continued execution of the strategic plan we set in action last year.”

The acquisition is subject to the consummation of 7-Eleven’s transaction with Marathon and Federal Trade Commission approval, as well as other customary closing conditions. CrossAmerica expects to close on its acquisition of these sites on a rolling basis, beginning approximately sixty to ninety days after the closing of 7-Eleven’s transaction with Marathon. The Partnership presently expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to distributable cash flow to limited partners. CrossAmerica expects to finance the transaction through undrawn capacity under its existing revolving credit facility, cash on hand, and/or additional debt financing from other sources.

The terms of the transaction were unanimously approved by the board of directors of the general partner of CrossAmerica. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal counsel to CrossAmerica.

CrossAmerica is filing a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission providing additional details of the transaction.

About CrossAmerica Partners LP

CrossAmerica Partners LP is a leading wholesale distributor of motor fuels, convenience store operator and owner and lessee of real estate used in the retail distribution of motor fuels. Its general partner, CrossAmerica GP LLC, is indirectly owned and controlled by entities affiliated with Joseph V. Topper, Jr., the founder of CrossAmerica Partners and a member of the board of the general partner since 2012. Formed in 2012, CrossAmerica Partners LP is a distributor of branded and unbranded petroleum for motor vehicles in the United States and distributes fuel to approximately 1,700 locations and owns or leases approximately 1,100 sites. With a geographic footprint covering 34 states, the Partnership has well-established relationships with several major oil brands, including ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, Chevron, Sunoco, Valero, Gulf, Citgo, Marathon and Phillips 66. CrossAmerica Partners LP ranks as one of ExxonMobil’s largest distributors by fuel volume in the United States and in the top 10 for additional brands. For additional information, please visit www.crossamericapartners.com.

Contact

Randy Palmer (investors), [email protected] or 210-742-8316

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
        
Statements contained in this release that state the Partnership’s or management’s expectations or predictions of the future are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “should,” “intends,” “estimates,” “target” and other similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements relating to the Partnership’s acquisition of these sites from 7-Eleven include the benefits of the transaction to CrossAmerica and its expected impact on distributable cash flow to limited partners. Such forward-looking statements are based on information currently available and involve estimates, expectations and projections, which are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results varying from those presently anticipated, including the risk that the cost savings and growth expected from the transaction are not fully realized. .For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed or forecasted, see CrossAmerica’s Form 10-K or Forms 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and available on the CrossAmerica’s website at www.crossamericapartners.com. The Partnership undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Stantec launches integrated digital technology solutions approach with Stantec.io

EDMONTON, Alberta and NEW YORK, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TSX, NYSE: STN

Leading global design firm Stantec launched Stantec.io, an integrated digital services approach combining emerging technologies with subject matter expertise to address timely client project challenges. Capturing Stantec’s digital services, solutions, and partnerships, Stantec.io is embedded within the firm’s existing business lines to deliver tailored solutions across varying industries, sectors, and clients. Technologies deployed through Stantec.io include but are not limited to cloud computing, machine learning, AR/VR, computational and parametric design, blockchain, digital twins, IoT, and edge computing. Accessible through Stantec.com, Stantec.io is a component of the Digital Strategy Framework outlined in the Company’s strategic plan.

“Simply stated, Stantec.io represents our strategy to fully integrate the knowledge of our architects, engineers, scientists, and other subject matter experts with our digital practice teams to exponentially improve how we do what we’ve always done: solve challenges faced by our clients, communities, and industry,” said Gord Johnston, Stantec President and Chief Executive Officer. “By design, we’re not deploying this digital approach in a silo or through a separate, branded business – we’re evolving the resources directly through our existing client channels.”

Addressing Real-Time Client Needs

Spanning Stantec’s five business operating units, Stantec.io enables company subject matter experts to provide a range of digital solutions, from computing platforms and advanced analytics to immersive collaboration tools and intelligent assets, among others. Among the initial offering of proprietary digital products and solutions featured within Stantec.io are the following:  



  • Insight Analytics

     is a cloud-based platform that provides data-driven insights to improve utility performance. 

  • Connect
     is a robust machine learning, cloud-based science and engineering service platform that converts data into valuable assets for decision-making and planning.  


  • Remote sensing


     digital solutions like Pipe WatchWireWatch, and more use dove satellites to monitor the health of infrastructure assets and surrounding environments.  


  • FAMS

     (Financial Analysis & Management System) is a subscription, cloud-based, mobile application that provides real-time, intelligent financial modeling for utility clients. 

Additional custom solutions and relevant case studies are outlined on Stantec.io. 

About Stantec

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us at stantec.com or find us on social media.

For more information about Stantec’s response to COVID-19, visit Responding to COVID-19.


Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements


This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the program described above. Forward-looking statements also include any other statements that do not refer to historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is a risk that the projects carried out under the program described above may be delayed, cancelled, suspended or terminated. This could cause future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made in this news release. Except as may be required by law, Stantec undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are provided herein for the purpose of giving information about the program referred to above and its expected impact. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

Media Contact                                
Danny Craig
Stantec Media Relations
Ph (949) 923-6085
[email protected]
                                
Investor Contact
Tom McMillan
Stantec Investor Relations
Ph (780) 917-8159
[email protected]

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nVent Electric plc First Quarter 2021 Financial Results Available on Company’s Website

nVent Electric plc First Quarter 2021 Financial Results Available on Company’s Website

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, reported first quarter 2021 financial results today through an earnings release posted on the company’s Investor Relations website at http://investors.nvent.com. The earnings release will be furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K and available here. The company will also hold a conference call with analysts and investors at 10:00 a.m. EST.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

The call can be accessed via webcast by following this link or by dialing 855-493-3495 or 720-405-2160 along with conference number 5885657. A replay of the conference call will be made accessible once it becomes available and will remain accessible through midnight on June 10, 2021 by dialing 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406, along with the above conference number.

Related presentation materials are posted here.

ABOUT NVENT

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of enclosures, electrical connections and fastening and thermal management solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

nVent, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER are trademarks owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates.

Investor Contact

J.C. Weigelt

Vice President, Investor Relations

nVent

763.204.7750

[email protected]

Media Contact

Beth Morrill

Communications Content Lead

nVent

919.352.6259

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Europe United States United Kingdom North America Minnesota

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Residential Building & Real Estate Manufacturing Commercial Building & Real Estate Construction & Property Building Systems Other Manufacturing

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1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Board Increases Stock Repurchase Program to $40 Million

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Board Increases Stock Repurchase Program to $40 Million

CARLE PLACE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS), a leading e-commerce provider of products and services designed to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration, today reported that it had received a new authorization from its Board of Directors increasing funds available for stock repurchase to $40 million. The new authorization replenishes and increases a previous $30 million authorization that had approximately $4 million remaining after the Company had returned approximately $26 million to shareholders by repurchasing shares over the past two years.

Chris McCann, CEO, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., said, “We believe our stock is a very compelling investment and repurchasing our shares enables us to return additional value to our shareholders.”

About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect, and celebrate. The Company’s ecommerce business platform features an all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl’s Cookies®, Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Shari’s Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman’s Bakery®, Stock Yards® and Simply Chocolate®. Through the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an international floral and gift industry service provider offering a broad-range of products and services designed to help members grow their businesses profitably; Napco℠, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal décor; and DesignPac Gifts, LLC, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was named to the Forbes 2021 Best Small Companies List. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more information, visit 1800flowersinc.com or follow @1800FLOWERSInc on Twitter.

Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent the Company’s current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and can generally be identified using statements that include words such as “estimate,” “expects,” “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “forecast,” “likely,” “will,” “target” or similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s plans to repurchase its shares in the open market, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company; its ability to leverage its operating platform and reduce operating expense ratio; its ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and assets; its ability to cost effectively acquire and retain customers; the outcome of contingencies, including legal proceedings in the normal course of business; its ability to compete against existing and new competitors; its ability to manage expenses associated with sales and marketing and necessary general and administrative and technology investments; its ability to reduce promotional activities and achieve more efficient marketing programs; and general consumer sentiment and economic conditions that may affect levels of discretionary customer purchases of the Company’s products. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any of the forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, made in this release or in any of its SEC filings. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks and uncertainties. For a more detailed description of these and other risk factors, refer to the Company’s SEC filings, including the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

FLWS-CP

Investor Contact:

Joseph D. Pititto

(516) 237-6131

[email protected]

Media Contact:

Kathleen Waugh

(516) 237-6028

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America New York

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Men Retail Family Consumer Online Retail Luxury Catalog Teens Wine & Spirits Specialty Women Seniors Food/Beverage Pets

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Tempur Sealy Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

– Authorization Increased to $400 Million

– Invested $300 Million in Share Repurchase Program in the First Quarter of 2021

PR Newswire

LEXINGTON, Ky., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX, “Company” or “Tempur Sealy”) today announced that its Board of Directors has increased the authorization under the Company’s share repurchase program to a total of $400 million. In the first quarter of 2021, Tempur Sealy utilized approximately $300 million under its existing authorization to repurchase approximately 8.4 million shares. The Company expects to repurchase at least 6% of shares outstanding in 2021.

Stock repurchases under this program may be made through open market transactions, negotiated purchases or otherwise, at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, financing and regulatory requirements and other market conditions. The program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares and may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Repurchases may be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which would permit shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under federal securities laws.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that may be characterized as “forward-looking” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which includes information concerning one or more of the Company’s plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and other information that is not historical information. When used in this release, the words “expects,” “will,” “should,” “would” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify such statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to the Company’s share repurchase program and the Company’s expectations regarding future performance and operating cash flow. Any forward-looking statements contained herein 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 Company’s control, could cause actual results to differ materially from any that may be expressed as forward-looking statements. These risk factors include risks associated with general economic, financial and industry conditions, particularly conditions relating to the financial performance and related credit issues present in the retail sector, as well as consumer confidence and the availability of consumer financing; the Company’s ability to execute on its acquisition, integration and expansion strategies; the impact of the macroeconomic environment in both the U.S. and internationally on the Company; uncertainties arising from national and global events; the effect of future legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in international trade, duties, tariffs and other aspects of international trade policy; industry competition; the effects of consolidation of retailers on revenues and costs; and consumer acceptance of and changes in demand for the Company’s products.

Other potential risk factors include the risk factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in ITEM 1A of Part 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. There may be other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.

About Tempur Sealy International, Inc.

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of bedding products, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries.

Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic, Sealy® featuring Posturepedic® Technology, and Stearns & Foster® and our non-branded offerings include value-focused private label and OEM products. Our distinct brands allow for complementary merchandising strategies and are sold through third-party retailers, our Company-owned stores and e-commerce channels. This omni-channel strategy ensures our products are offered wherever and however customers want to shop. 

Lastly, we accept our global responsibility to serve all stakeholders, our community and environment.  We have and are implementing programs consistent with our responsibilities.

Investor Relations Contact

Aubrey Moore

Investor Relations
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
800-805-3635
[email protected]

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Tempur Sealy Announces Second Quarter Cash Dividend

PR Newswire

LEXINGTON, Ky., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX, “Company” or “Tempur Sealy”) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a second quarter cash dividend on its common stock of $0.07 per share. The dividend is payable on May 27, 2021 to shareholders of record as of May 13, 2021. 

About Tempur Sealy International, Inc.

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of bedding products, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries.

Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic, Sealy® featuring Posturepedic® Technology, and Stearns & Foster® and our non-branded offerings include value-focused private label and OEM products. Our distinct brands allow for complementary merchandising strategies and are sold through third-party retailers, our Company-owned stores and e-commerce channels. This omni-channel strategy ensures our products are offered wherever and however customers want to shop. 

Lastly, we accept our global responsibility to serve all stakeholders, our community and environment.  We have and are implementing programs consistent with our responsibilities.

Investor Relations Contact

Aubrey Moore

Investor Relations
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
800-805-3635
[email protected]

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Tempur Sealy Reports Record First Quarter Results

-Net Sales Increased 27%, Direct Channel Net Sales Increased 62%

-EPS Increased 121% to $0.62, Adjusted EPS Increased 88% to $0.64

-Raises 2021 EPS Guidance Range to $2.50 to $2.70

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LEXINGTON, Ky., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. The Company also raised its financial guidance for the full year 2021.

FIRST QUARTER 2021 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

  • Total net sales increased 26.9% to $1,043.8 million as compared to $822.4 million in the first quarter of 2020. On a constant currency basis(1), total net sales increased 25.1%, with an increase of 27.3% in the North America business segment and an increase of 13.8% in the International business segment.
  • Gross margin was 44.0% as compared to 43.4% in the first quarter of 2020.
  • Operating income increased 78.9% to $188.4 million as compared to $105.3 million in the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted operating income(1) was $120.8 million in the first quarter of 2020. There were no adjustments to operating income in the first quarter of 2021.
  • Net income increased 118.6% to $130.5 million as compared to $59.7 million in the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted net income(1) increased 85.7% to $134.6 million as compared to $72.5 million in the first quarter of 2020.
  • Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”)(1) increased 71.1% to $230.1 million as compared to $134.5 million in the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted EBITDA per credit facility(1) increased 52.3% to $230.3 million as compared to $151.2 million in the first quarter of 2020.
  • Earnings per diluted share (“EPS”) increased 121.4% to $0.62 as compared to $0.28 in the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted EPS(1) increased 88.2% to $0.64 as compared to $0.34 in the first quarter of 2020.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities increased to a record $86.3 million as compared to $15.0 million in the first quarter of 2020.


KEY HIGHLIGHTS


(in millions, except percentages and per common share amounts)


Three Months Ended


% Reported Change


% Constant   Currency Change(1)


March 31, 2021


March 31, 2020

Net sales

$

1,043.8

$

822.4

26.9

%

25.1

%

Net income

$

130.5

$

59.7

118.6

%

113.9

%

EBITDA(1)

$

230.1

$

134.5

71.1

%

68.2

%

Adjusted EBITDA per credit facility (1)

$

230.3

$

151.2

52.3

%

49.7

%

EPS

$

0.62

$

0.28

121.4

%

117.9

%

Adjusted EPS (1)

$

0.64

$

0.34

88.2

%

85.3

%

Company Chairman and CEO Scott Thompson commented, “Our strategic initiatives generated record first quarter results, which included triple-digit EPS growth year-over-year. Our strong results reflect our strong competitive position, our ongoing market share gains, and a healthy industry backdrop. We achieved 27% sales growth, driven by strength across all of our brands, channels and geographies despite a constrained supply chain and pandemic-related lockdowns in key European markets. Based on this momentum and the improving retail environment, we are raising our full-year 2021 guidance.”

Business Segment Highlights

The Company’s business segments include North America and International. Corporate operating expenses are not included in either of the business segments and are presented separately as a reconciling item to consolidated results.


North America
 net sales increased 27.6% to $883.3 million as compared to $692.3 million in the first quarter of 2020. On a constant currency basis(1), North America net sales increased 27.3% as compared to the first quarter of 2020. Gross margin was 41.2% as compared to 40.6% in the first quarter of 2020. Operating margin was 19.6% as compared to 14.7% in the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted operating margin(1) was 16.6% in the first quarter of 2020. There were no adjustments to operating margin in the first quarter of 2021.

North America net sales through the wholesale channel increased $140.8 million, or 22.5%, to $765.5 million, as compared to the first quarter of 2020, primarily driven by broad-based demand across our retail partners. North America net sales through the direct channel increased $50.2 million, or 74.3%, to $117.8 million, primarily driven by an increase of more than 100% in web sales and strong company-owned same store sales growth as compared to the first quarter of 2020.

North America gross margin improved 60 basis points as compared to the first quarter of 2020. The improvement was primarily driven by brand and channel mix, partially offset by operational inefficiencies related to supply chain constraints. North America operating margin improved 300 basis points as compared to adjusted operating margin(1) in the first quarter of 2020. The improvement was primarily driven by operating expense leverage and the improvement in gross margin.

International net sales increased 23.4% to $160.5 million as compared to $130.1 million in the first quarter of 2020. On a constant currency basis(1), International net sales increased 13.8% as compared to the first quarter of 2020. Gross margin was 59.2% as compared to 58.3% in the first quarter of 2020. Operating margin was 28.8% as compared to 20.3% in the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted operating margin(1) was 22.1% in the first quarter of 2020. There were no adjustments to operating margin in the first quarter of 2021.

International net sales through the wholesale channel increased $18.2 million, or 18.6%, to $115.9 million as compared to the first quarter of 2020. International net sales through the direct channel increased $12.2 million, or 37.7%, to $44.6 million as compared to the first quarter of 2020.

International gross margin improved 90 basis points as compared to the first quarter of 2020. The improvement was primarily driven by favorable mix as well as operational efficiencies, partially offset by increased commodity costs. International operating margin improved 670 basis points as compared to adjusted operating margin(1) in the first quarter of 2020. The improvement was primarily driven by improved performance of the Asia-Pacific joint ventures, favorable operating expense leverage and the improvement in gross margin.

Corporate operating expense increased to $31.2 million as compared to $22.7 million in the first quarter of 2020. The increase in operating expenses was driven by variable compensation due to a reduction in prior year when the full year outlook included worldwide shutdowns and significant retailer door closures.

Consolidated net income increased 118.6% to $130.5 million as compared to $59.7 million in the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted net income(1) increased 85.7% to $134.6 million as compared to $72.5 million in the first quarter of 2020. EPS increased 121.4% to $0.62 as compared to $0.28 in the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted EPS(1) increased 88.2% to $0.64 as compared to $0.34 in the first quarter of 2020.

The Company ended the first quarter of 2021 with total debt of $1.9 billion and consolidated indebtedness less netted cash(1) of $1.7 billion. Leverage based on the ratio of consolidated indebtedness less netted cash(1) to adjusted EBITDA per credit facility(1) was 1.95 times for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2021. Over the last twelve months, the Company has extended the maturity of its long-term debt by 6 years and lowered its annualized interest expense by approximately $23 million.

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company repurchased 8.9 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $313.1 million. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had approximately $113.2 million available under its existing share repurchase authorization. In a separate press release issued today, the Company announced that its Board of Directors increased the authorization under its share repurchase program to $400.0 million.

Additionally, today the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 7 cents per share. The dividend is payable on May 27, 2021, to shareholders of record on the close of business on May 13, 2021.

Financial Guidance

The Company raised its financial guidance for 2021. For the full year, the Company currently expects net sales growth to exceed 20% with adjusted EPS(1) between $2.50 and $2.70. This projection implies 2021 adjusted EBITDA(1) of between $925 million and $975 million. The mid-point of this guidance implies an increase of 36% from the Company’s prior year adjusted EPS(1) of $1.91.

The Company noted that 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.

Conference Call Information

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. will host a live conference call to discuss financial results today, April 29, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The dial-in number for the conference call is 800-850-2903. The dial-in number for international callers is 224-357-2399. The call is also being webcast and can be accessed on the investor relations section of the Company’s website, http://www.tempursealy.com. After the conference call, a webcast replay will remain available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website for 30 days. 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Constant Currency Information

For additional information regarding EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA per credit facility, adjusted EPS, adjusted net income, adjusted operating income (expense), adjusted operating margin, consolidated indebtedness and consolidated indebtedness less netted cash (all of which are non-GAAP financial measures), please refer to the reconciliations and other information included in the attached schedules. For information on the methodology used to present information on a constant currency basis, please refer to “Constant Currency Information” included in the attached schedules.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that may be characterized as “forward-looking,” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such statements might include information concerning one or more of the Company’s plans, guidance, objectives, goals, strategies, and other information that is not historical information. When used in this release, the words “assumes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “guidance,” “anticipates,” “might,” “projects,” “plans,” “proposed,” “targets,” “intends,” “believes,” “will” 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 Company’s quarterly cash dividend, the Company’s share repurchase targets, the Company’s expectations regarding net sales for 2021, EBITDA for 2021, and EPS for 2021 and subsequent periods and the Company’s expectations for increasing sales growth, product launches, channel growth, acquisitions and commodities outlook. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based upon current expectations and beliefs and various assumptions. There can be no assurance that the Company will realize these expectations, meet its guidance, or that these beliefs will prove correct.

Numerous factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, could cause actual results to differ materially from any that may be expressed herein as forward-looking statements. These potential risk factors include the risk factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, ITEM 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. There may be other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.

About Tempur Sealy International, Inc.

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of bedding products, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries.

Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® featuring Posturepedic® Technology and Stearns & Foster® and our non-branded offerings include value-focused private label and OEM products. Out distinct brands allow for complimentary merchandising strategies and are sold through third-party retailers, our Company-owned stores and e-commerce channels. This omni-channel strategy ensures our products are offered where ever and how ever customers want to shop.

Lastly, we accept our global responsibility to serve all stakeholders, our community and environment. We have and are implementing programs consistent with our responsibilities.

Investor Relations Contact:

Aubrey Moore

Investor Relations
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
800-805-3635
[email protected]


TEMPUR SEALY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in millions, except percentages and per common share amounts)

(unaudited)


Three Months Ended


March 31,


Chg %


2021


2020

Net sales

$

1,043.8

$

822.4

26.9%

Cost of sales

584.9

465.3

Gross profit

458.9

357.1

28.5%

Selling and marketing expenses

197.7

171.0

General, administrative and other expenses

79.5

80.6

Equity (income) loss in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

(6.7)

0.2

Operating income

188.4

105.3

78.9%

Other expense, net:

Interest expense, net

12.3

20.3

Loss on extinguishment of debt

5.0

Other (income) expense, net

(0.3)

0.5

Total other expense, net

17.0

20.8

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

171.4

84.5

102.8%

Income tax provision

(40.5)

(23.5)

Income from continuing operations

130.9

61.0

114.6%

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

(0.2)

(1.2)

Net income before non-controlling interests

130.7

59.8

118.6%

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

0.2

0.1

Net income attributable to Tempur Sealy International, Inc.

$

130.5

$

59.7

118.6%

Earnings per common share:

Basic

Earnings per share for continuing operations

$

0.64

$

0.28

Loss per share for discontinued operations

Earnings per share

$

0.64

$

0.28

128.6%

Diluted

Earnings per share for continuing operations

$

0.62

$

0.28

Loss per share for discontinued operations

Earnings per share

$

0.62

$

0.28

121.4%

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

203.7

213.6

Diluted

210.1

216.0

 


TEMPUR SEALY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in millions)


March 31, 2021


December 31, 2020


ASSETS



(unaudited)

Current Assets:

   Cash and cash equivalents

$

290.5

$

65.0

   Accounts receivable, net

397.4

383.7

   Inventories

318.8

312.1

   Prepaid expenses and other current assets

207.6

207.6

Total Current Assets

1,214.3

968.4

   Property, plant and equipment, net

509.0

507.9

   Goodwill

765.2

766.3

   Other intangible assets, net

626.8

630.1

   Operating lease right-of-use assets

294.1

304.3

   Deferred income taxes

13.7

13.5

   Other non-current assets

119.0

118.1

Total Assets

$

3,542.1

$

3,308.6


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current Liabilities:

   Accounts payable

$

278.6

$

324.1

   Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

546.2

585.1

   Current portion of long-term debt

37.7

43.9

   Income taxes payable

33.2

21.7

Total Current Liabilities

895.7

974.8

   Long-term debt, net

1,822.4

1,323.0

Long-term operating lease obligations

266.2

275.1

   Deferred income taxes

98.2

90.4

   Other non-current liabilities

132.4

131.8

Total Liabilities

3,214.9

2,795.1

Redeemable non-controlling interest

8.9

8.9

Total Stockholders’ Equity

318.3

504.6

Total Liabilities, Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest and Stockholders’ Equity

$

3,542.1

$

3,308.6

 


TEMPUR SEALY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in millions)

(unaudited)


Three Months Ended


March 31,


2021


2020

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS:

Net income before non-controlling interests

$

130.7

$

59.8

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

0.2

1.2

Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

26.5

23.2

Amortization of stock-based compensation

15.1

7.3

Amortization of deferred financing costs

0.6

0.7

Bad debt expense

2.5

15.7

Deferred income taxes

7.1

3.0

Dividends received from unconsolidated affiliates

2.5

Equity (income) loss in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

(6.7)

0.2

Loss on extinguishment of debt

1.5

Foreign currency adjustments and other

0.1

0.6

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of business acquisitions

(93.8)

(96.7)

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

86.3

15.0

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(23.5)

(26.2)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(1.0)

(37.9)

Other

0.1

0.1

Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations

(24.4)

(64.0)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS:

Proceeds from borrowings under long-term debt obligations

1,653.4

611.1

Repayments of borrowings under long-term debt obligations

(1,148.6)

(231.0)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

6.6

1.3

Treasury stock repurchased

(313.1)

(199.3)

Dividends paid

(14.3)

Payments of deferred financing costs

(12.7)

Repayments of finance lease obligations and other

(2.4)

6.0

Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations

168.9

188.1

Net cash provided by continuing operations

230.8

139.1

Net operating cash flows used in discontinued operations

(0.4)

(1.1)

NET EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

(4.9)

(5.9)

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

225.5

132.1

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

65.0

64.9

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period

$

290.5

$

197.0

Summary of Channel Sales

The following table highlights net sales information, by channel and by business segment, for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:


Three Months Ended March 31,


(in millions)


Consolidated


North America


International


2021


2020


2021


2020


2021


2020

Wholesale (a)

$

881.4

$

722.4

$

765.5

$

624.7

$

115.9

$

97.7

Direct (b)

162.4

100.0

117.8

67.6

44.6

32.4

$

1,043.8

$

822.4

$

883.3

$

692.3

$

160.5

$

130.1

(a)

The Wholesale channel includes all third party retailers, including third party distribution, hospitality and healthcare.

(b)

The Direct channel includes company-owned stores, online and call centers.

 

TEMPUR SEALY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(in millions, except percentages, ratios and per common share amounts)

The Company provides information regarding adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted operating income (expense), adjusted operating margin, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA per credit facility, consolidated indebtedness and consolidated indebtedness less netted cash, which are not recognized terms under GAAP and do not purport to be alternatives to net income, earnings per share, operating income (expense), operating margin or an alternative to total debt as a measure of liquidity. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with performance measures that better reflect the Company’s underlying operations and trends, providing a perspective not immediately apparent from net income, operating income (expense) and operating margin. The adjustments management makes to derive the non-GAAP financial measures include adjustments to exclude items that may cause short-term fluctuations in the nearest GAAP financial measure, but which management does not consider to be the fundamental attributes or primary drivers of the Company’s business.

The Company believes that exclusion of these items assists in providing a more complete understanding of the Company’s underlying results from continuing operations and trends, and management uses these measures along with the corresponding GAAP financial measures to manage the Company’s business, to evaluate its consolidated and business segment performance compared to prior periods and the marketplace, to establish operational goals and to provide continuity to investors for comparability purposes. Limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP financial measures include that these measures do not present all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results as determined in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered supplemental in nature and should not be construed as more significant than comparable financial measures defined by GAAP. Because not all companies use identical calculations, these presentations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. For more information about these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial measure, please refer to the reconciliations on the following pages.

Constant Currency Information

In this press release the Company refers to, and in other press releases and other communications with investors the Company may refer to, net sales, earnings or other historical financial information on a “constant currency basis,” which is a non-GAAP financial measure. These references to constant currency do not include operational impacts that could result from fluctuations in foreign currency rates. To provide information on a constant currency basis, the applicable financial results are adjusted based on a simple mathematical model that translates current period results in local currency using the comparable prior corresponding period’s currency conversion rate. This approach is used for countries where the functional currency is the local country currency. This information is provided so that certain financial results can be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency rates, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of business performance.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS

A reconciliation of reported net income to adjusted net income and the calculation of adjusted EPS is provided below. Management believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with additional useful information with respect to the impact of various adjustments as described in the footnotes at the end of this release.

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s reported net income to adjusted net income and the calculation of adjusted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:


Three Months Ended


(in millions, except per share amounts)


March 31, 2021


March 31, 2020

Net income

$

130.5

$

59.7

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)

0.2

1.2

Loss on extinguishment of debt (2)

5.0

Customer-related charges (3)

11.7

Incremental operating costs (4)

2.3

Accounting standard adoption (5)

1.5

Tax adjustments (6)

(1.1)

(3.9)

Adjusted net income

$

134.6

$

72.5

Adjusted earnings per common share, diluted

$

0.64

$

0.34

Diluted shares outstanding

210.1

216.0

Adjusted Operating Income (Expense) and Operating Margin

A reconciliation of operating income (expense) and operating margin to adjusted operating income (expense) and adjusted operating margin, respectively, are provided below. Management believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with additional useful information with respect to the impact of various adjustments as described in the footnotes at the end of this release.

The following table sets forth the Company’s reported gross profit and operating income (expense) for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The Company had no adjustments to gross profit and operating income (expense) for the three months ended March 31, 2021.


1Q 2021


(in millions, except percentages)


 Consolidated


 Margin


 North America


 Margin


International


 Margin


 Corporate

Net sales

$

1,043.8

$

883.3

$

160.5

$

Gross profit

$

458.9

44.0

%

$

363.9

41.2

%

$

95.0

59.2

%

$

Operating income (expense)

$

188.4

18.0

%

$

173.4

19.6

%

$

46.2

28.8

%

$

(31.2)

The following table sets forth the Company’s reported gross profit and the reconciliation of the Company’s operating income (expense) and operating margin to the calculation of adjusted operating income (expense) and adjusted operating margin for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The Company had no adjustments to gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2020.


1Q 2020


(in millions, except percentages)


Consolidated


Margin


North America


Margin


International


Margin


Corporate

Net sales

$

822.4

$

692.3

$

130.1

$

Gross profit

$

357.1

43.4

%

$

281.2

40.6

%

$

75.9

58.3

%

$

Operating income (expense)

$

105.3

12.8

%

$

101.6

14.7

%

$

26.4

20.3

%

$

(22.7)

Adjustments:

Customer-related charges (3)

11.7

11.7

Incremental operating costs (4)

2.3

2.3

Accounting standard adoption (5)

1.5

1.5

Total adjustments

15.5

13.2

2.3

Adjusted operating income (expense)

$

120.8

14.7

%

$

114.8

16.6

%

$

28.7

22.1

%

$

(22.7)

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility and Consolidated Indebtedness less Netted Cash

The following reconciliations are provided below:

  • Net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA per credit facility
  • Ratio of consolidated indebtedness less netted cash to adjusted EBITDA per credit facility
  • Total debt, net to consolidated indebtedness less netted cash

Management believes that presenting these non-GAAP measures provides investors with useful information with respect to the Company’s operating performance, cash flow generation and comparisons from period to period, as well as general information about the Company’s progress in reducing its leverage.

The Company’s credit agreement (the “2019 Credit Agreement”) provides the definition of adjusted EBITDA (“adjusted EBITDA per credit facility”). Accordingly, the Company presents adjusted EBITDA per credit facility to provide information regarding the Company’s compliance with requirements under the 2019 Credit Agreement.

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s reported net income to the calculations of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA per credit facility for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:


Three Months Ended


(in millions)


March 31, 2021


March 31, 2020

Net income

$

130.5

$

59.7

Interest expense, net

12.3

20.3

Loss on extinguishment of debt (2)

5.0

Income taxes

40.5

23.5

Depreciation and amortization

41.8

31.0

EBITDA

$

230.1

$

134.5

Adjustments:

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)

0.2

1.2

Customer-related charges (3)

11.7

Incremental operating costs (4)

2.3

Accounting standard adoption (5)

1.5

Adjusted EBITDA per credit facility

$

230.3

$

151.2

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s net income to the calculations of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA per credit facility for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2021:


Trailing Twelve Months Ended


(in millions)


March 31, 2021

Net income

$

419.6

Interest expense, net

69.0

Loss on extinguishment of debt (2)

10.1

Income tax provision

119.6

Depreciation and amortization

165.7

Aspirational plan amortization (7)

49.4

EBITDA

$

833.4

Adjustments:

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)

(1.0)

COVID-19 charges (8)

7.9

Asset impairments (9)

7.0

Incremental operating costs (4)

4.9

Restructuring costs (10)

3.8

Aspirational plan employer costs (11)

2.3

Accounting standard adoption (5)

2.1

Facility expansion costs (12)

0.6

Other income (13)

(2.3)

Adjusted EBITDA per credit facility

$

858.7

Consolidated indebtedness less netted cash

$

1,673.1

Ratio of consolidated indebtedness less netted cash to adjusted EBITDA per credit facility

1.95 times

Under the 2019 Credit Agreement, the definition of adjusted EBITDA contains certain restrictions that limit adjustments to net income when calculating adjusted EBITDA. For the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2021, the Company’s adjustments to net income when calculating adjusted EBITDA did not exceed the allowable amount under the 2019 Credit Agreement.

The ratio of consolidated indebtedness less netted cash to adjusted EBITDA per credit facility is 1.95 times for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2021. The 2019 Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain a ratio of consolidated indebtedness less netted cash to adjusted EBITDA of less than 5.00:1.00 times.

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s reported total debt to the calculation of consolidated indebtedness less netted cash as of March 31, 2021. “Consolidated Indebtedness” and “Netted Cash” are terms used in the 2019 Credit Agreement for purposes of certain financial covenants.


(in millions)


March 31, 2021

Total debt, net

$

1,860.1

Plus: Deferred financing costs (14)

13.0

Consolidated indebtedness

1,873.1

Less: Netted cash (15)

200.0

Consolidated indebtedness less netted cash

$

1,673.1

Footnotes:

(1)

Certain subsidiaries in the International business segment are accounted for as discontinued operations and have been designated as unrestricted subsidiaries in the 2019 Credit Agreement. Therefore, these subsidiaries are excluded from the Company’s adjusted financial measures for covenant compliance purposes.

(2)

In the first quarter of 2021, the Company recognized $5.0 million of loss on extinguishment of debt associated with the redemption of the remaining amount outstanding of the 2023 senior notes. In the third and fourth quarter of 2020, the Company recognized a total of $5.1 million of loss on extinguishment of debt associated with the partial redemption of the 2023 senior notes and early repayment of the 364-day term loan.

(3)

In the first quarter of 2020, the Company recorded $11.7 million of customer-related charges in connection with the bankruptcy of Art Van Furniture, LLC and affiliates to fully reserve trade receivables and other assets associated with this account.

(4)

In the first quarter of 2020, the Company recorded $2.3 million of charges related to the global pandemic. In the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded $4.9 million of incremental operating costs associated with the global pandemic.

(5)

In the first quarter of 2020, the Company recorded $1.5 million of charges related to the adoption of ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326)”. In the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded $2.1 million related to the adoption. As permitted by the 2019 Credit Agreement, the Company elected to eliminate the effect of this accounting change within its covenant compliance calculation.

(6)

Adjusted income tax provision represents the tax effects associated with the aforementioned items.

(7)

In 2020, the Company recognized $49.4 million of performance-based stock compensation amortization related to the Company’s long-term aspirational awards.

(8)

In 2020, adjusted EBITDA per credit facility excluded $7.9 million of COVID-19 charges associated with temporarily closed company-owned retail stores and sales force retention costs.

(9)

In 2020, the Company recorded $7.0 million of asset impairment charges related to the write-off of certain sales and marketing assets.

(10)

In 2020, the Company incurred $3.8 million of restructuring costs associated with International headcount reductions driven by the macro-economic environment.

(11)

In 2020, the Company recognized $2.3 million of employer-related tax costs related to the aspirational plan compensation.

(12)

In 2020, the Company recorded $0.6 million of costs related to the opening of a Sealy manufacturing facility.

(13)

In 2020, the Company recorded $2.3 million of other income related to the sale of a manufacturing facility.

(14)

The Company presents deferred financing costs as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of the related debt in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For purposes of determining total debt for financial covenant purposes, the Company has added these costs back to total debt, net as calculated per the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(15)

Netted cash includes cash and cash equivalents for domestic and foreign subsidiaries designated as restricted subsidiaries in the 2019 Credit Agreement. For purposes of determining netted cash for financial covenant purposes under the 2019 Credit Agreement, the aggregate amount of netted cash is not permitted to exceed $200.0 million.

 

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SOURCE Tempur Sealy International, Inc.