Cerberus Acquires Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Sleep to Form DTC Mattress Platform

Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Sleep Acquire Bear Mattress

July 7, 2022

E-Commerce

Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Sleep (together the Brooklyn-Helix platform) have acquired Bear Mattress, a direct-to-consumer mattress brand focused on active lifestyles. The deal expands the Brooklyn-Helix DTC mattress platform and adds Bear's sleep-recovery product line and accessories to the combined group's vertically integrated manufacturing and digital capabilities.

3Z Brands Acquires Nolah Sleep

February 14, 2023

E-Commerce

3Z Brands has acquired Nolah Sleep, adding the sleep-technology mattress brand to its vertically-integrated direct-to-consumer mattress platform. Nolah will continue to operate under its independent brand alongside 3Z’s other sleep brands (Helix Sleep, Brooklyn Bedding, Bear Mattress), allowing 3Z to expand its product capabilities and DTC market presence in the United States.

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.

3Z Brands Acquires Leesa Sleep

March 15, 2023

Consumer Products

3Z Brands, a vertically-integrated mattress manufacturer and DTC brand platform, has acquired Leesa Sleep, a direct-to-consumer mattress company founded in Virginia Beach. The deal expands 3Z's portfolio of sleep brands and strengthens its manufacturing and digital capabilities as part of an ongoing roll-up strategy backed by private equity.

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.

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.