Purple to expand presence in Mattress Firm stores

Published 06/05/2025, 21:06
Purple to expand presence in Mattress Firm stores

LEHI, Utah - Purple Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPL), a company specializing in comfort technology, has announced a significant expansion of its commercial relationship with Somnigroup International, Inc. (NYSE: SGI), a market leader with $4.93 billion in annual revenue and strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis. The agreement will notably increase Purple’s product availability in Mattress Firm stores across the United States.

Under the new terms, Mattress Firm will more than double the number of Purple mattress slots in its stores, from around 5,000 to at least 12,000. This expansion is expected to generate an estimated $70 million in additional annual revenue for Purple starting in 2026. Additionally, Purple has granted Somnigroup 8 million equity warrants at a strike price of $1.50, with a term of around 10 years. Somnigroup, currently trading at premium multiples with a P/E ratio of 27.5, maintains a robust 44.2% gross profit margin. For detailed valuation analysis and more insights, consider accessing the comprehensive research report available on InvestingPro.

To support its growth, Purple has also secured $20 million in new debt financing, increasing its total principal commitment to $100 million. This capital will aid the company’s continued investment in product innovation and advertising efforts. As part of the financing agreement, Purple issued approximately 6.6 million equity warrants to lenders, also at a $1.50 strike price. According to InvestingPro data, Somnigroup demonstrates strong financial stability with an Altman Z-Score of 4.3 and maintains healthy cash flows, generating $569.2 million in levered free cash flow over the last twelve months.

The strategic partnership extends to manufacturing, as Tempur Sherwood, LLC, a subsidiary of Tempur Sealy and part of Somnigroup, will exclusively assemble certain Purple product lines sold to Mattress Firm. Purple will maintain the manufacturing of its GelFlex Grid technology and all related intellectual property.

Rob DeMartini, CEO of Purple, expressed enthusiasm about the strengthened relationship with Somnigroup, emphasizing the benefits to Purple’s stakeholders and the potential for top-line growth. Scott Thompson, Chairman, President, and CEO of Somnigroup, also highlighted the mutual advantages of the expanded relationship, with Mattress Firm set to solidify its position as a leading multi-branded retailer.

The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Purple Innovation, LLC.

In other recent news, SomniGroup International Inc. reported significant developments following its acquisition of Mattress Firm Group LLC, valued at approximately $5 billion. This strategic move is anticipated to enhance SomniGroup’s market presence and consumer base. In line with these changes, Steven H. Rusing has been appointed as the new President of Mattress Firm, effective March 10, 2025, succeeding from his role as Executive Vice President, President, U.S. Sales for SomniGroup. Rusing’s appointment is part of SomniGroup’s broader initiative to optimize its management structure.

Additionally, SomniGroup announced that Scott Vollet, the Executive Vice President of Global Operations, will no longer serve as a Section 16 insider, reflecting efforts to streamline operations post-acquisition. Analyst firms have weighed in on these developments, with Goldman Sachs reinstating coverage of SomniGroup with a Neutral rating, setting a price target of $57.00. Meanwhile, Raymond James increased its price target for SomniGroup shares from $62.00 to $67.00, maintaining a Strong Buy rating. These ratings highlight differing views on SomniGroup’s potential for financial performance and market dominance.

SomniGroup’s focus remains on reducing debt levels through 2026, with a potential resumption of share repurchase programs thereafter. The company’s attention to manufacturing productivity and market share growth amid stagnant industry trends is also notable. Investors are closely monitoring these strategic changes and their impact on SomniGroup’s financial and operational goals.

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