Ft Lauderdale, Florida – International Bedding is pleased to announce that on June 25, 2008, their Senior Lender Group agreed to extend the term of their loan agreement through December 2011. The extension also provides for additional cash borrowings under certain conditions and creates significant liquidity to meet near-term cash requirements.
“This is a very meaningful show of support from our Senior Lenders,” said Tony R. Smith, CEO of International Bedding. “We appreciate the confidence that our Senior Lenders, Board of Directors and ownership have shown in the management team and in all the employees at International Bedding during what has been a very difficult period for the entire bedding industry. As International Bedding enters the second half of 2008, we are financially stable, our plant operations continue to improve, our sales are growing and we are very optimistic about the future. We also want to thank all of our employees, retail partners and suppliers for their support during the past several months.”
About International Bedding
With 2007 net sales in excess of $150 million, International Bedding is a top 10 U.S. manufacturer of quality sleep systems with seven wholly owned manufacturing facilities across the country. The company is dedicated to exploring innovative and bold ideas while maintaining a steadfast commitment to utilizing only the highest quality raw materials. International Bedding designs, manufactures and distributes the finest sleep systems in the world from low cost velocity products to state of the art ultra premium collections. The company has built a reputation for manufacturing high quality, high value limited distribution brands such as Europa, Miralux, Origins, and AmericanPedic. Corporate headquarters are located at 6434 NW 5th Way, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309. Telephone (954) 491-1002. For more information on International Bedding or its sleep systems, visit www.ibcgroup.com. International Bedding and the International Bedding logo are trademarks of International Bedding.
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