FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 


 

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 19, 2004

 


 

TEMPUR-PEDIC INTERNATIONAL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   001-31922   33-1022198

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (Commission File No.)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

1713 Jaggie Fox Way

Lexington, Kentucky 40511

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(800) 878-8889

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 



Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure

 

On July 19, 2004, Tempur-Pedic International Inc. issued a press release announcing the appointment of Sir Paul Judge to the Tempur-Pedic International Board of Directors, effective immediately. Sir Paul Judge will also serve on the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. This press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

 

(c) Exhibits

 

Exhibit

 

Description


99.1   Press Release dated July 19, 2004, titled “Tempur-Pedic International Inc. Announces Addition to Board of Directors.”


SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: July 19, 2004

   

Tempur-Pedic International Inc.

   

By:

 

/s/ Robert B. Trussell, Jr.


   

Name:

 

Robert B. Trussell, Jr.

   

Title:

 

President and Chief Executive Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

 

Description


99.1   Press Release dated July 19, 2004, titled “Tempur-Pedic International Inc. Announces Addition to Board of Directors.”