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Recent press releases

• Somnigroup Announces Second Quarter Cash Dividend2026-05-07

  Somnigroup is the world's leading bedding company, dedicated to transforming how the world sleeps. With superior capabilities in design, manufacturing, distribution and retail, we deliver breakthrough sleep solutions and serve the evolving needs of consumers in more than 100 countries worldwide, through our fully-owned businesses, Tempur Sealy, Mattress Firm and Dreams. Our portfolio includes the most highly recognized brands in the industry, including Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy®, Stearns & Foster®, and Sleepy's®, and our global omni-channel platform enables us to meet consumers wherever they shop, offering a personal connection and innovation to provide a unique retail experience and tailored sleep solutions.

• Somnigroup International Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results2026-05-07

  _\- First Quarter 2026 Net Sales Increased 12% to $1.8 Billion_ _\- EPS Growth of 388% and Adjusted EPS(1) Growth of 20%_ _\- Record First Quarter Cash Flows from Operations of $246 Million_

• Somnigroup to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results2026-04-15

  The call will be webcast and can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at www.somnigroup.com. After the conference call, a webcast replay will remain available on the website for 30 days.

• Under the terms of the agreement, Leggett & Platt shareholders will receive 0.1455 shares of Somnigroup common stock in exchange for each share of Leggett & Platt common stock they own. As a result of the transaction, Leggett & Platt's shareholders will own approximately 9% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. The agreement has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Somnigroup and Leggett & Platt.2026-04-13

  Somnigroup International, the World's Leading Bedding Company, to Acquire Leggett & Platt, A Diversified Component Manufacturer and Key Somnigroup Supplier, in an All-Stock Transaction

• Somnigroup Announces First Quarter Cash Dividend2026-02-17

  Somnigroup Chairman and CEO Scott Thompson commented, "We are pleased to announce this increase to our quarterly dividend. Our Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend to $0.17 per share based on the strength of the Company's market position and demonstrated ability to generate significant free cash flow. This marks the sixth increase to our dividend over the last five years, more than doubling the cash dividend since its initiation in 2021."