Tempur Sealy (Somnigroup) Acquires Mattress Firm

Tempur Sealy Acquires Dreams, UK Specialty Bed Retailer

May 27, 2021

Retail

Tempur Sealy International has signed an agreement to acquire Dreams, the United Kingdom's leading specialist bed and mattress retailer, for approximately $475 million (less net debt and working capital adjustments). The acquisition, primarily from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners / Sun European Partners, expands Tempur Sealy's direct-to-consumer footprint in the UK and is expected to be accretive to EPS while complementing the company’s existing UK operations.

Tempur Sealy Acquires Majority Stake in Sherwood Bedding

January 24, 2020

Manufacturing

Tempur Sealy International agreed to acquire an approximately 80% stake in Sherwood Acquisition Holdings, LLC ("Sherwood Bedding") for about $40 million, financed with cash on hand and borrowing under existing credit facilities. The Ellman family will retain a 20% interest, and Sherwood Bedding will operate as a standalone business unit led by its current management to allow Tempur Sealy to enter the private-label/OEM bedding market and expand its product suite.

Fairfax (via 16133258 Canada Inc.) Acquires Sleep Country Canada

October 1, 2024

Retail

Fairfax Financial Holdings, through a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary 16133258 Canada Inc., completed a cash takeover of Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. under a court-approved plan of arrangement, paying C$35.00 per common share. Sleep Country will be delisted from the TSX and cease reporting as Fairfax takes the specialty mattress retailer private.

3Z Brands Acquires Southerland

December 16, 2024

Manufacturing

3Z Brands, a vertically integrated mattress manufacturer and DTC brand portfolio, has acquired Southerland, a 120+-year-old mattress manufacturer with four U.S. production facilities. The deal expands 3Z's nationwide manufacturing footprint (adding East Coast capacity in Nashville), brings Southerland's in-house transportation business into 3Z, and positions the combined company to better serve retail and e-commerce customers across 43 states.

Sun Capital Affiliate Invests in Mancini's Sleepworld

September 18, 2020

Retail

An affiliate of private equity firm Sun Capital Partners has made a minority growth investment in Mancini's Sleepworld, a family-owned mattress retailer serving Northern California. Terms were not disclosed; Sun Capital said it will partner with promoted CEO Marc Fey and Chairman Randy Mancini to drive sales growth, expand e-commerce and broaden the company's geographic footprint.

Saatva Merges with Bedding Industries of America

November 9, 2023

Manufacturing

Saatva has entered into a merger with Bedding Industries of America (BIA), bringing BIA’s manufacturing footprint and licensing portfolio under Saatva’s control to create greater end-to-end supply chain ownership. TZP Group will maintain its investment in Saatva; financial terms were not disclosed. The combination is intended to expand manufacturing capabilities, create operational efficiencies, and accelerate growth for Saatva’s DTC and showroom business.