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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001181431-09-005299.txt : 20090129
<SEC-HEADER>0001181431-09-005299.hdr.sgml : 20090129
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20090129171942
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-09-005299
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20090127
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090129
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090129

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEMPUR PEDIC INTERNATIONAL INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001206264
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE [2510]
		IRS NUMBER:				331022198
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1027

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1713 JAGGIE FOX WAY
		CITY:			LEXINGTON
		STATE:			KY
		ZIP:			40511
		BUSINESS PHONE:		859-514-4757

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TWI HOLDINGS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20021119

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TA ASSOCIATES STRATEGIC PARTNERS FUND B LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001235805
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31922
		FILM NUMBER:		09555267

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		125 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2500
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6175746781

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		125 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2500
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TA ASSOCIATES SPF LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001235803
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31922
		FILM NUMBER:		09555266

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		125 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2500
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6175746781

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		125 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2500
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TA ASSOCIATES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001034569

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31922
		FILM NUMBER:		09555269

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		125 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2500
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6175746781

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		125 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2500
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TA ASSOCIATES STRATEGIC PARTNERS FUND A LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001235818
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31922
		FILM NUMBER:		09555268

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		125 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2500
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6175746781

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		125 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2500
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
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    <periodOfReport>2009-01-27</periodOfReport>

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    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0001206264</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>TEMPUR PEDIC INTERNATIONAL INC</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>TPX</issuerTradingSymbol>
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        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001034569</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>TA ASSOCIATES INC</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>JOHN HANCOCK TOWER</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>200 CLARENDON ST, 56TH FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02116</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See General Remarks</otherText>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
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            <rptOwnerName>TA ASSOCIATES STRATEGIC PARTNERS FUND A LP</rptOwnerName>
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        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>JOHN HANCOCK TOWER</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>200 CLARENDON ST 56TH FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02116</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See General Remarks</otherText>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
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            <rptOwnerName>TA ASSOCIATES STRATEGIC PARTNERS FUND B LP</rptOwnerName>
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        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>JOHN HANCOCK TOWER</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>200 CLARENDON ST 56TH FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02116</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See General Remarks</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001235803</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>TA ASSOCIATES SPF LP</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>JOHN HANCOCK TOWER</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>200 CLARENDON ST. 56TH FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02116</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See General Remarks</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

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        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2009-01-27</value>
            </transactionDate>
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                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
            </transactionCoding>
            <transactionAmounts>
                <transactionShares>
                    <value>52372</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>7.5281</value>
                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>D</value>
                </transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
            </transactionAmounts>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>0</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See Footnote 3</value>
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        </nonDerivativeTransaction>
        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2009-01-27</value>
            </transactionDate>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
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                <transactionShares>
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                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>7.5281</value>
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                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>D</value>
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            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See Footnote 4</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F4"/>
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        </nonDerivativeTransaction>
        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
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            <transactionDate>
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                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
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                    <value>48470</value>
                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
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                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>D</value>
                </transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">These securities were sold by TA Strategic Partners Fund A L.P.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">These securities were sold by TA Strategic Partners Fund B L.P.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">These securities were owned solely by TA Strategic Partners Fund A L.P. TA Associates, Inc. is the General Partner of TA Associates SPF L.P., which is the General Partner of TA Strategic Partners Fund A L.P. Each of TA Associates, Inc. and TA Associates SPF L.P. may be deemed to have a beneficial interest in shares held by TA Strategic Partners Fund A L.P. and each disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest in such shares.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">These securities were owned solely by TA Strategic Partners Fund B L.P. TA Associates, Inc. is the General Partner of TA Associates SPF L.P., which is the General Partner of TA Strategic Partners Fund B L.P. Each of TA Associates, Inc. and TA Associates SPF L.P. may be deemed to have a beneficial interest in shares held by TA Strategic Partners Fund B L.P. and each disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest in such shares.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks>The Reporting Persons have a representative on the Issuer's board of directors. P. Andrews McLane currently serves as the Reporting Persons' representative on the board of directors and, as such, the Reporting Persons are deemed directors of the issuer.</remarks>

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        <signatureName>TA Associates, Inc., By Thomas P. Alber, Chief Financial Officer</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2009-01-29</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

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        <signatureName>TA Strategic Partners Fund A L.P., By TA Associates SPF L.P., Its General Partner, By TA Associates, Inc., Its General Partner, By Thomas P. Alber, Chief Financial Officer</signatureName>
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        <signatureName>TA Strategic Partners Fund B L.P., By TA Associates SPF L.P., Its General Partner, By TA Associates, Inc., Its General Partner, By Thomas P. Alber, Chief Financial Officer</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2009-01-29</signatureDate>
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        <signatureName>TA Associates SPF L.P., By TA Associates, Inc., Its General Partner, By Thomas P. Alber, Chief Financial Officer</signatureName>
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