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This press release includes forward-looking statements that reflect Simmons’ current views about future events and financial performance. Words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “forecasts” and variations of such words or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events, results or trends, or that do not relate to historical matters, identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith, and Simmons believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that the events, results or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Investors should not rely on forward-looking statements because they are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Simmons’ expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to: (i) competitive pricing pressures in the bedding industry; (ii) legal and regulatory requirements; (iii) the success of new products; (iv) Simmons’ relationships with and viability of its major suppliers; (v) fluctuations in Simmons’ costs of raw materials; (vi) Simmons’ relationship with significant customers and licensees; (vii) Simmons’ ability to increase prices on its products and the effect of these price increases on its unit sales; (viii) an increase in Simmons’ return rates and warranty claims; (ix) Simmons’ labor relations; (x) departure of Simmons’ key personnel; (xi) encroachments on Simmons’ intellectual property; (xii) Simmons’ product liability claims; (xiii) Simmons’ level of indebtedness; (xiv) interest rate risks; (xv) compliance with covenants in Simmons’ debt agreements; (xvi) Simmons’ future acquisitions; (xvii) Simmons’ ability to successfully integrate Simmons Canada into its operations; (xviii) the loss of key personnel at Simmons Canada as a result of Simmons’ acquisition of Simmons Canada;

(xix) Simmons’ ability to achieve the expected benefits from any personnel realignments; and (xx) other risks and factors identified from time to time in Simmons’ reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Simmons Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, either to reflect new developments or for any other reason.