| Title: | Summary: AOT Bedding Holdings Corp. |
| Price: | $175.00 |
| Publication Date: | May 06, 2008 |
| Report Type: | Summary |
| Abstract: | The speculative-grade ratings on AOT Bedding Holdings Corp. reflect its narrow business focus, aggressive financial policy, and highly leveraged financial profile. Somewhat mitigating these factors are the company's well-recognized brands, solid market position, and the mattress industry's relatively stable demand and significant barriers to entry. Hoffmann Estates, Ill.-based AOT, through its wholly owned operating subsidiary National Bedding Co. LLC, markets and manufactures bedding products and mattresses in the U.S. The company sells a broad range of mattresses under well-recognized brands, including Serta Perfect Sleeper, International Touch, and Serta Perfect Day. In recent years, the company has focused on manufacturing efficiencies, new product development and brand investment. The estimated $6.9 billion U.S. bedding industry is highly competitive, with three companies dominating |
| Brief Excerpt: | RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: AOT Bedding Holdings Corp. Publication date: ##-May-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Rick Joy, New York ###-###-####; rick_joy@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: ##/Negative/-- Rationale The speculative-grade... |
| Word Count: | 941 |
| Issuer: | AOT Bedding Holdings Corp. |
| GICS: | Home Furnishings (25201020) |
| Sector: | Global Issuers, Financial Institutions, Corporations, Consumer Products |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | United States |
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