UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark one)
☒   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended January 1,December 31, 2022
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to _________
Commission file number 000-25121
SLEEP NUMBER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 41-1597886
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1001 Third Avenue South 
Minneapolis,    Minnesota55404
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (763) 551-7000
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Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share SNBR Nasdaq Global Select Market
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The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, was $1,734,376,000$467,760,000 (based on the last reported sale price of the registrant’s common stock on that date as reported by Nasdaq).
As of January 29, 2022,28, 2023, there were 22,685,00022,014,000 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant’s proxy statement to be furnished to shareholders in connection with its 20222023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III, Items 10-14 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.



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SLEEP NUMBER CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES

Sleep Number®, SleepIQ®, Sleep Number 360®, 360®, SleepIQ Kids®, the Double Arrow logo, Select Comfort®, AirFit®, BAM Labs®, the “B” logo, Comfortaire®, ComfortFit®, Comfort.Individualized.®, Does Your Bed Do That?®, the DualTemp logo, the DualAir Technology Inside logo, FlexTop®, HealthIQ®, IndividualFit®, It®, Know Better Sleep®, Pillow[ology]®, PillowFit®, Probably the Best Bed in the World®, Responsive Air®, Sleep Is Training®, Sleep Number Inner Circle®, Sleep30®, Smart Bed For Smart Kids®, Tech-e®, The Only Bed That Grows With Them®, This Is Not A Bed®, Tonight Bedtime. Tomorrow The World®, We Make Beds Smart®, What’s Your Sleep Number?®, Auto Snore™, Climate360™, EnviroIQ™, HealthIQ™, HeartIQ™, Individualized Sleep Experiences™, RespiratoryIQ™, Retail Flow™, Sleep Number Labs logo, Sleep Number Labs, Sleep For The Future logo, Smart SleeperSM, WellnessIQ™, ActiveComfort™, Clima-Temp™, Comfortable. Adjustable. Affordable.™, ComfortFit™, CoolFit™, DualAir™, DualTemp™, Firmness Control™, FlexFit™, In Balance™, Partner Snore™, The Bed Reborn™, The Bed That Moves You™, The Best Bed For Couples™, True Temp™, Winter Soft™, ourits bed model names, and ourthe Company’s other marks and stylized logos are trademarks and/or service marks of Sleep Number. This Form 10-K may also contain trademarks, trade names and service marks that are owned by other persons or entities.

OurThe Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to December 31, and, unless the context otherwise requires, all references to years in this Form 10-K refer to ourits fiscal years. OurThe Company’s fiscal year is based on a 52- or 53-week year. All years presented in this Form 10-K are 52 weeks, except for the 2020 fiscal year ended January 2, 2021, which iswas a 53-week year.

Forward-LookingForward-looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains or incorporates by reference certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For this purpose, any statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including but not limited to projections of revenues, results of operations, financial condition or other financial items; any statements of plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding proposed new products, services or developments, including potential features of ourSleep Number’s products that may be developed in the future; any statements regarding future economic conditions, prospects or performance; statements of belief and any statement or assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. In addition, wethe Company or others on ourits behalf may make forward-looking statements from time to time in oral presentations, including telephone conferences and/or Webcasts open to the public, in press releases or reports, on ourthe Company’s website or otherwise. We tryThe Company tries to identify forward-looking statements in this report and elsewhere by using words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential,” “continue” or the negative of these or similar terms.

OurThe forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties. OurThe Company’s actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, including the items discussed in greater detail below under the caption “Risk Factors.” These risks and uncertainties are not exclusive and further information concerning the Company and ourits business, including factors that potentially could materially affect ourits financial results or condition, may emerge from time to time, including factors that weit may consider immaterial or do not anticipate at this time.

We wishThe Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement and to recognize that forward-looking statements are predictions of future results, which may not occur as anticipated. We assumeSleep Number assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting such forward-looking statements. We adviseThe Company advises you, however, to review and consider any further disclosures we makeit makes on related subjects in ourits quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that we fileit files with or furnishfurnishes to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Overview

At Sleep Number ouris a wellness technology company. With a purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. We aresleep, the Company — along with its more than 5,000 passionate team members — is dedicated to improving lives and committed to leveraginglifelong relationships with Smart Sleepers. Over 14 million people have had their lives improved by Sleep Number‘s award-winning sleep innovations and are experiencing the physical, mental and emotional benefits of life-changing sleep performance. The Company’s proprietary smart beds combine the physical and digital worlds, integrating exceptional sleep with a highly advanced digital technology platform. This means only Sleep Number can provide a dynamic, adjustable and adaptive sleep experience that effortlessly responds to the needs of each sleeper. The Company’s millions of Smart Sleepers benefit from their smart bed changing with them, over time; it is unique, like they are.

The Company’s differentiated business model is guided by our purpose. Sleep Number partners with world-leading sleep and health institutions to bring the power of 18 billion hours of longitudinal sleep anddata to sleep science to improve lives and create a healthier, kinderresearch. The Company’s retail experience meets its consumers whenever and more inclusive world. Wewherever they choose — through online and in-store touchpoints. And Sleep Number’s 5,000 mission-driven team members passionately deliver on our mission of improving lives by individualizingindividualized sleep experiences through the superior execution of our differentiatedfor everyone.

Through investments in its consumer innovation strategy the talents of our dedicated teams and the operating efficiencies of our vertically integrated business model. With our revolutionarymodel, Sleep Number 360® smart bedsstrengthens its competitive advantages and SleepIQ® technology, we have improved nearly 14 million lives.creates a digital flywheel for sustainable growth, driving consumer demand and performance. The Company is committed to delivering superior stakeholder value over time.

Financial Highlights

Our 2021 fiscal year included 52 weeks, compared with 53 weeksSleep Number’s financial performance in fiscal 2020. Adjusting to exclude2022, reflects the estimatedsustained impact from this additional week in 2020, we increased annual 2021 net sales by 20% to $2.2 billion, grew 2021 earnings per diluted share (EPS) by 34% to $6.16of external business and generated cash from operations of $300 million. Return on invested capital (ROIC) was 27.6%, a 260 basis point improvement from 2020. Our net saleseconomic disruptions that began early in the fourth quarteryear. Globally constrained semiconductor chips, Omicron, the war in Ukraine and rapid inflation drove record low consumer sentiment, which significantly reduced demand and pressured profits. Yet, even as the Company navigated a steady stream of 2021 were constrained by delayed receiptmacro challenges, its mission-driven team members achieved significant strategic priorities such as the introduction of critical semiconductor components, preventing deliveriesthe greatest innovation in the Company’s history — the Climate360™ smart bed — with a new technology platform and shifting more than $125 million of net salesthe transition to future periods. 2021 costs were also significantly impacted by inflationa fully integrated supply chain network. These strategic advancements are important milestones in strengthening the Company’s sleep health and inefficiencies arising from supply disruption and other global COVID challenges.wellness technology leadership for the future.

Breakthrough financial performance in 2021, despite significant headwinds, reflects the alignment of our sleep innovation strategy with consumers’ prioritization of their health and wellness, its connection to quality sleep and their increased adoption of digital products and services – all of which drive continued growth in demand for our life-changing 360 smart beds. In addition, in an environment characterized by ongoing and shifting pandemic impacts, including global supply chain disruption, labor shortages and inflationary cost pressures, our vertically-integrated business model and mission-focused team enabled Sleep Number to accelerate our operating efficiency, increase our organizational agility and advance sleep innovation, science and research while maintaining our focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience.

As we navigate the current complexities of this global-business environment, we are unwavering in retaining our long-term perspective. For the five-year period ending with fiscal 2021, our2022, the Company’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR)was 8% for EPS was 41 percent and our net sales CAGR was 11 percent.and 1% for EPS. With ourits strategic, enterprise-wide investments in innovation, technology, logistics, marketing and customer service, we have createdSleep Number has built a competitively-advantaged, vertically-integrated business and a highly-relevant brand – which together, are delivering superior shareholder value.highly relevant brand.

Proprietary Sleep InnovationsIntegrated Platform and Innovation

Smart Bed

Delivering life-changing innovations,Sleep Number’s ambitious vision is to become one of the world’s most beloved brands by delivering an unparalleled sleep experience. With a relentless focus on the consumer, the Company has continued to advance its award-winning Sleep Number® smart bed. Enhancing its trademark comfort, adjustability and highly accurate detection of sleep and biosignal data, the smart bed ecosystem has evolved into a progressive and adaptive wellness technology platform.

The Sleep Number smart bed’s proprietary “sense and do” technology digitally responds to each sleeper’s movements, automatically and effortlessly adjusting firmness, comfort and support to relieve pressure points throughout the night. Through the analysis of longitudinal sleep and biosignal data, the Sleep Number smart bed can deliver both real-time interventions — including effortless comfort adjustments during the night, with no action required by the sleeper – and personalized sleep insights. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology – that "learn” from each sleeper over time — the Sleep Number smart bed ecosystem provides an adaptive, responsive and superior sleep experience as well as accurate identification of issues associated with sleep. The smart bed allows sleepers to
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understand metrics related to health and wellbeing during sleep and may ultimately enable the Company’s Smart Sleepers to take preventative and proactive wellness actions.

Additionally, the longitudinal data generated from Sleep Number’s wellness technology platform can be shared with sleepers’ physicians, leading to insights that may guide health-provider diagnostics. The smart bed delivers an extensible ecosystem that delivers real-time, connected sleep and wellness solutions. The Sleep Number smart bed provides a holistic sleep health sleep sciencesolution and research, benefit for the sleeper over their lifetime, as day-to-day needs change.

Sleep Number’s product innovation roadmap is driven by proprietary data and research from its millions of Smart Sleepers, with a purpose to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher-quality sleep. Ourhigher quality sleep, addressing the most pressing sleep health needs. In October 2022, the Company introduced its award-winning 360®Sleep Number Climate360 smart bed started as the foundation of the global sleep tech categoryavailable at www.sleepnumber.com and has continued to propel its growth as consumers increasingly connect the impact of quality sleep to their overall health. Today, by leveraging 13 billion hours of sleep data gathered nightly from 1.6 billion, real-world sleep sessions,all Sleep Number has significantly advancedstores. In the 360 smart bed, creating a superior sleep experience with every detail tailoredfuture this groundbreaking innovation monitors microclimate and estimated skin temperature to each individual sleeper. Developed with leading technologists, sleep scientists and data, our 360 smart beds are also a highly-innovative tool for sleep health, science and research, which helps our Company drive our innovation flywheel.facilitate temperature adjustments during the night.

The 360 smart bed’s proprietary “sense and do” technology digitally respondsExpected to each sleeper’s movements and automatically adjusts to relieve pressure points, effortlessly adjusting firmness, comfort and support throughoutlaunch in the night, keeping both sleepers comfortable at their individual Sleep Number® settings. It enables data quantification and delivers individualized sleep health evaluations and outcomes, responding to the needsfirst-half of sleepers. SleepIQ technology, the bed’s operating system, is embedded into every Sleep Number 360 smart bed and its proprietary, dynamic algorithm measures sleep time, restful and restless sleep, average heart rate and average respiratory rate. Advancements to the smart bed platform enable new groundbreaking innovations: At CES 2022, we unveiled2023, a new Sleep Number 360
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smart bed technology platform that may be capable of providingecosystem will enable advanced monitoring of personalized insights and one-day, health-risk evaluations – all from home. Coming in late 2022, the newThe next generation Sleep Number Climate360®smart bed, will also capture skinthe only smart bed that uses the science of an individual’s personal sleep to understand their one-of-a-kind needs, leads to ongoing and microclimate temperature monitoring to facilitate temperature adjustments during the night.sustained improved sleep quality. Developed by sleep science experts with insights about how people sleep, it connects each sleeper with their best rest, night after night and through every phase of life.

Artificial intelligence (AI)The Sleep Number smart bed actively optimizes comfort and wellbeing by:

Effortlessly adjusting to each person’s individual shape and position each night based on their unique and ever-evolving sleep needs;
Monitoring vital personal health data science enable the automatic adjustments to improve(average heart rate, average breathing rate and motion) and sleep trends using research-grade sensors;
Continuously analyzing and provide actionablepersonalizing sleep insights for oureach Smart Sleeper℠ community, connecting quality sleep toSleeper in partnership with leading sleep health through highly accurate, comprehensive,experts; and
Providing longitudinal, biometrichighly-accurate sleep data collected during eachdelivered nightly from the comfort of home. By measuring and applying advanced AI algorithms to uncover sleep session. Ongoing advancements to the 360behaviors, average heart rate, average breathing rate and heart rate variability over time, sleepers can experience a new level of sleep with a smart bed platform via over-the-air updates enable real-time, effortless data collection andthat benefits from the delivery oflatest in sleep and wellness insights including Sleep Circadian Analytics, Sleep Wellness Reports, Heart Rate Variability, My Daytime Alertness and My Sleep Health.science to ensure their individual sleep performance.

Sleep Number offersNumber’s smart bed ecosystem includes a full line of exclusive FlexFit™ smart adjustable bases that allow customers to raise the head or foot of the bed. These industry-leading bases seamlessly integrate with the 360Sleep Number smart bed, for an individualized sleep experience that is proven to deliver more restful sleep per night. Industry-leading smart bases offer endless adjustability by raising the head and feet for the ultimate relaxation. Additional meaningful features like ourinclude Partner Snore™ technology, which allows a sleeping partner to temporarily relieve mild snoring by raising the companion’s head at the touch of a button.button, Foot Warming which is designed to help an individual fall asleep faster and underbed lighting.

OurThe exclusive Sleep Number bedding collection and smartupholstered furniture (coming in 2023) feature a full line of sleep products designed to improve sleep comfort and quality, including a pillow collectionpillows designed to fit each individual’s sleeping position. OurExpected in the first-half of 2023, the new smartSleep Number Lifestyle Collection furniture is designed to complement and enhance the featuressleep environment and support the health and wellness benefits of the 360Sleep Number smart bed and FlexFit smart adjustable bases. The furniture creates an ideal environment to support sleep health andLifestyle Collection provides an integrated sleep experience with a modifiable form factoraccessories for aging and recovery, providing comfort, aiding in mobility and helping maintain independence at home. The new furniture also eliminates clutter, conveniently combining popular sleep accessories into a single solution for customers to have the perfect individualized sleep environment to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Our smart bed technology is being used to capture data on natural sleep for research on disease prediction, diagnosisResearch and treatment in a noninvasive, ecologically-valid manner. The 360 smart bed – along with partnerships and collaborations with the world’s leading physicians, researchers and institutions – is helping to advance the development of meaningful sleep health solutions, bringing significant benefits to real-world sleepers.Development

Data, ResearchSleep Number’s global research and Collaborationsdevelopment (R&D) team is comprised of onshore teams in Minneapolis, MN and San Jose, CA and offshore teams in Europe and Asia. Together, these teams are the driving force of the entire smart bed ecosystem including all smart beds, adjustable base designs and bedding solutions, and are comprised of experts in mechanical engineering, comfort, adjustability, temperature, anthropometrics and test systems. The Company’s research and development expenses were $62 million in 2022, $59 million in 2021 and $41 million in 2020.

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Sleep Number is redefining the standards for monitoring sleep for research and health, and our 360its smart bed ecosystem offers a non-invasive, real-world and accurate method to conduct sleep research. Based on ballistocardiographic readingsSleep Number’s wellness technology platform is informed by sleep research, data science and leveragingpartnerships, and is an AI-enabled, advanced Internet of Things (IOT) ecosystem which enables real-time intervention capabilities. The Company’s wellness technology platform generates longitudinal sleep and biosignal data through a research-grade, multi-sensor ecosystem including ballistocardiography and AI/ML algorithms. This platform leverages high-resolution, full-body, continuous sensor recordings, as well as utilizing signal processing and machine-learning methods, SleepIQmethods. Cloud infrastructure enables scale for one-to-many security and data sharing capabilities. Cloud intelligence and edge intelligence engines deliver advanced AI and analytics to generate a physical and digital immersive, adaptive and effortless sleep experience for each sleeper.

Sleep Number’s wellness technology platform automatically collects and analyzes billions of data points nightly,collected from millions of Smart Sleepers, conducting one of the largest sample sizes of sleep studies every night. This enables Smart Sleepers to benefit from the detection of health care issues related to sleep. To date, the sleep measurement technology inside Sleep Number smart beds has produced billions of hours of longitudinal sleep and biometric data. By analyzing that data, Sleep Number expects to one day help identify chronic sleep issues. With more than 80% Smart Sleeper engagement, this community is actively using the physical and digital features of the platform, resulting in improved sleep performance.

To date, we havethe Company has leveraged and learned from over 13more than 18 billion hours of sleep data gathered from over 1.62.3 billion real-world sleep sessions, generating comprehensive longitudinal and ecologically-valid data to improve sleep quality. Ongoing sleep science research is enabled by the moreMore than 200,000 sleepers330,000 individuals in the 360 smart bedits Smart SleeperSM community that— and counting — have opted in to participate in ongoing sleep research and advance the science of sleep and health. These sleepers have enabledThis participation has led to rapid enrollment in Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved studies, which combine the power of ourSleep Number’s broad sleep database with subjective understanding of sleeper behaviors to understand real-world outcomes.

The 360Sleep Number smart beds stand out because of their continuous, longitudinal, ecologically-valid biosignal collection and they are effortless to use – with no need to wear or charge anything. They are the first and only smart bedbeds with integrated and validated data collection and feedback that requires no action by the user to deliver proven quality sleep. The 360 smart bed ecosystem is helping to advance the linkage of quality sleep to health, bringing significant benefits to real-world sleepers.

Sleep Number is pairing data and innovations with meaningful collaborations with world-leading partners in sleep, leveraging the potential of the Company’s research and technology to advance sleep science and to develop new products, services and synergistic interactions.

Partnerships, Collaborations and Smart Sleepers

Partnerships

Through partnerships with world-leading health and wellness institutions, Sleep Number is advancing sleep science with its highly accurate, longitudinal sleep data. This data, which comes from millions of Smart Sleepers, serves as the foundation for groundbreaking research on various health-related issues.

Sleep Number believes current partnerships and collaborations with physicians, researchers, and institutions — including the Mayo Clinic, American Cancer Society, Northwestern University, University of Pittsburgh and Sleep Number’s own Scientific Advisory Board — will further advance sleep science and research and deliver meaningful health solutions. These partnerships will provide society with a comprehensive, accurate picture of how sleep affects health.

In 2020, Sleep Number announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic. Sleep Number is advancing the science of sleep by funding several Mayo Clinic research projects, including:

Research to investigate the prevalence of disordered sleep (sleep apnea, insomnia and short sleep) in patients with Somali heritage and the implications for cardiovascular risk;
Research to explore the relationship between disrupted sleep and markers of aging (telomeres, senescence, chronological EKG based on AI); and
Research to explore excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and its cardiovascular implications.

In 2022, Sleep Number formed a partnership with the American Cancer Society to study the connection between cancer and sleep quality, with the goal of developing the first-ever sleep strategies and guidance for cancer patients and
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survivors. With contributions from Sleep Number’s proprietary sleep data, American Cancer Society will conduct research over six years, which may lead to improved sleep outcomes for cancer patients and survivors.

Sleep Number is also collaborating with researchers at the University of Pittsburgh to develop protocols to assess sleep health against objective sleep data. This research is anticipated to begin in 2023.

Sleep Number Scientific Advisory Board

We collaborate with renowned physicians and clinicians as part of ourThe Sleep Number Scientific Advisory Board is an interdisciplinary group of renowned physicians, clinicians and researchers with expertise in sleep science, research and health.health:

Daniel Buysse, MD: Professor of Sleep Medicine and Psychiatry and Clinical and Translational Science at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Eve Van Cauter, PhD:PhD: Frederick H. Rawson Professor and Director of the Sleep, Metabolism and Health Center at the University of Chicago

Daniel Buysse, MD: Professor of Sleep Medicine and Psychiatry and Clinical and Translational Science at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Judith Owens, MD, MPH:MPH: Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders at Boston Children’s Hospital

Virend Somers, MD, PhD:PhD: Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Director of the Cardiovascular Facility and the Sleep Facility Center for Clinical and Translational Science at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic CollaborationSmart Sleepers

In 2020, we announcedSleep Number focuses on lifelong relationships with its customers. The Company’s wellness technology platform enables synergistic relationships with its customers. They interact with the Company’s brand on a collaborationconsistent basis because its platform provides a highly individualized experience for each sleeper through physical product and digital insights. When an individual buys a Sleep Number smart bed, they become a “Smart Sleeper,” and receive both the physical bed as well as the digitally-enabled benefits that come with Mayo Clinic. Our collective goal isit. By interacting with Sleep Number’s digital application – and through AI and ML — their smart bed learns and effortlessly adjusts to furthertheir needs, and provides valuable sleep scienceinsights. Smart Sleepers turn to the digital interface repeatedly for sleep health information as their life stages and improve health care quality and clinical outcomes. We established foundational data sharing capabilities, which are being utilized by Mayo Clinic. The scalable data sharing infrastructure will allow us to expand data sharing to other research communities this year.needs change. As a result, the Company’s Smart Sleeper community— now 2.5 million — has more than 80% monthly average user engagement, a best-in-class metric for digital products.

American Cancer SocietyThis world-class engagement of Smart Sleepers’ ongoing interface with Sleep Number’s brand supports sustained business growth through customer advocacy and loyalty. The Company measures its repeat and referral business, which accounts for over 45% of the Company’s business.

In 2022, we formedSleep Number continues to invest in its demand drivers for near- and long-term performance, delivering a landmark partnership with the American Cancer Society to study the connection between cancersimpler and quality sleep, with the goal of developing the first-ever sleep strategies and guidanceeven more engaging experience for cancer patients and survivors. Over six years, American Cancer Society will conduct research with contributions fromits Smart Sleeper community. Sleep Number’s proprietary sleep data, leadingnewly launched enterprise customer identity platform, which connects its customer loyalty program, InnerCircleSM Rewards (ICR), inside the Sleep Number smart bed app, creates a seamless connection for deeper customer engagement. This enables efficient customer acquisition, increased revenue and empowers its customers to improved sleep outcomes for cancer patients and survivors. Our partnership will advance not onlyengage more deeply in the fundamental understanding of the science of sleep but also the translation of that knowledge into practical actions that provide meaningful outcomes.brand.

ResearchSales and DevelopmentMarketing

Our Minneapolis, MN-based R&D team leads the innovation of our smart bed, adjustable base design and bedding solutions and is comprised of experts in mechanical engineering, comfort, adjustability, temperature, anthropometrics and test systems. Our Sleep Number Labs team in San Jose, CA supports the evolution of SleepIQ technology with leading experts in sleep research, data science, analytics and full-stack Internet of Things platform development.Brand Communications

We have accelerated our investmentsAs the Company has transitioned from mattress retailer to wellness technology, it has evolved its relevant and engaging brand communications to help consumers understand the benefits they gain from a Sleep Number smart bed. The Company is repositioning its brand as a sleep performance leader — a brand that delivers exceptional benefits for sleep as well as health and total wellbeing.

Sleep Number focuses on driving brand love and consumer confidence in R&Dits award-winning wellness technology platform. Brand health metrics indicate that despite significant headwinds in 2022 — including low levels of consumer sentiment — Sleep Number continues to enhance our competitive advantage. We continue to enhance our expertise and capabilities specific to the healthcare industry, forming an internal SleepIQ health team, advancing Sleep Number’s leadership in connectedbe thought of as a sleep innovation, sleep health, and further underscoring the commitment to innovation in health and wellness. As a result of our R&D and strategic efforts, we have continued to grow our patent portfolio, with a particular focus on smart features that improve sleep quality, and thermal solutions to solve temperature disruptions to sleep. Our world-wide patent portfolio now contains more than 380 patents, which enhances our protection of our exclusive and proprietary technologies. Our research and development expenses were $59 million in 2021, $41 million in 2020 and $35 million in 2019.science leader.
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The Company’s individualized messaging and brand marketing strategies are designed to emotionally connect with consumers about the benefits of life-changing sleep and the value of Sleep Number smart beds. In 2022, Sleep Number demonstrated that its smart beds can provide 28 minutes more restful sleep each night*. Consumers recognize their own needs and find answers in Sleep Number’s sleep innovations. Sleep Number is delivering the improved sleep performance they’ve been seeking.

The success of the Climate360 smart bed also reinforces the value and relevancy of Sleep Number’s innovations to help solve consumers’ most pressing sleep challenges. According to an omnibus survey, 80% of couples report one or both partners sleep too hot or too cold. Sleep Number introduced a simple solution to this broad temperature sleep problem.

The InnerCircle Rewards loyalty program - drives significant brand engagement. After the launch of the InnerCircle Rewards program, the Company welcomed over one million members who participated in over 13 million engagements with over 1,100 activities on its digital platform. The Company’s most dedicated Smart Sleepers, ICR members regularly interact with branded content — including video, web, email and blog content — which educates them about Sleep Number’s products and sleep expertise, adding value to their investment. They actively write product reviews and post on social media, further activating the marketing flywheel contributing to the Company’s purpose to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. In 2022, they donated $212,000 worth of rewards certificates to our charitable partners.

Sleep Number amplifies its brand through highly-visible strategic partnerships, engaging consumers seamlessly across multiple touchpoints with an emphasis on digital, and creating lifelong customer relationships and brand advocacy by delivering an unparalleled sleep experience. Together, these actions result in strong brand health, increased brand interest, heightened consumer consideration, customer engagement and authentic advocacy for Sleep Number’s brand, innovations and services.

Strategic partnerships amplify the effectiveness, impact and scale of Sleep Number’s brand and marketing efforts:

Sleep Number announced a partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to create the first ever sleep guidelines for cancer treatment and survivorship. The Company included ACS in its brand communications to Smart Sleepers, in its work with the National Football League (NFL), across its social media and more. Sleep Number customers were incredibly engaged in this work; through Inner Circle Rewards, they donated tens of thousands of dollars in the last four months of 2022 to benefit ACS.
At Super Bowl LVII, Sleep Number announced a five-year renewal of its partnership with the National Football League. As the Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the NFL since 2017, the partnership broadens Sleep Number’s brand reach, deepens its brand relevance and magnifies the benefits of its proprietary innovations. The partnership has led to unparalleled product adoption: 80% of NFL players have a Sleep Number smart bed. With the extension of the partnership, Sleep Number expects to continue to support players and team personnel through sleep assessments, new innovations and more. Additionally, the Company will leverage the NFL to further support ACS, being recognized as “an Official Partner of Crucial Catch” and a presenting sponsor of the Defender, a digital cancer risk assessment tool developed by ACS. Additional partnerships with four clubs — Super Bowl LVII Champion Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings— add to its national and community-activation efforts.
Sleep Number’s multi-year partnerships with content and media companies including Discovery Media, NFL Media, NFL Teams, Fox Sports, YouTube and more, and influencer and NFL athlete relationships also provide opportunities to drive ongoing awareness and consideration for consumers about the benefits of improved sleep performance.

The Company leverages a sophisticated media mix to drive its performance marketing and advertising, with emphasis on digital and aligned with consumer consumption, contributing to improved media return on investment. High-profile video, including television and online streaming, is its most efficient media, followed by digital and social platforms. Sleep Number’s in-house digital capabilities, content marketing, online user experience and data-driven tools give it the flexibility to pivot quickly and optimize media investment, messages and audience by platform in real-time. The Company’s promotional strategy focuses on simplicity and relevance, driving consumers to the brand at the time when they are seeking a sleep solution. In 2022, media expense represented 14.6% of net sales.


*Based on average SleepIQ® data from sleepers who engaged with their Sleep Number® setting, SleepIQ data and FlexFitTM adjustable base versus sleepers who had those same features but did not similarly engage with them.
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Exclusive Direct-to-Consumer Distribution

OurSleep Number’s exclusive, direct-to-consumer distribution model supports lifelong relationships with ourits customers. Across ourits customer touchpoints, which include Stores, Online, Phone and Chat, we deliverit delivers a value-added retail experience that seamlessly integrates ourSleep Number’s digital and physical experiences to meet customer needs. We offerThe Company offers an engaging and dynamic online experience to educate consumers and advance their purchase path, driving highly-qualified traffic to all ourits retail touchpoints. OurSleep Number’s mission-driven, highly-trained sleep experts use digital technology and ourits best-in-class relationship-based selling process, which is continually tested and refined, to find the right sleep solutions for ourits customers wherever and whenever they want to shop. This “sell-from-anywhere” model supports our customers’ shopping preferences and results in new customer acquisition, sustained repeat and referral, high conversion and strong revenue per smart bed unit — all of which drive continued sales and profitable growth.

As the exclusive distributor of Sleep Number® products, we targetthe Company has a nationwide portfolio of retail stores. It targets high-quality, convenient and visible store locations based on several factors, including each market’s overall sales potential and store geography, demographics and proximity to other brand experiences. Since 2010, we havethe Company has invested to reposition a large percentage of ourits mall stores to stronger, optimally-sized, non-mall locations, adding stores in both existing and new markets. As of January 1,December 31, 2022, wethe Company operated 648670 Sleep Number® stores, with locations in all 50 states. More than 39%40% of ourits stores (including remodels) are less than five years old and more than 56% are less than seven years old.

OurThe Company’s Stores accounted for 87%86% of net sales in 2021.2022. Average annual net sales per store in 2021,2022, based on Total Retail (which includes Stores, Online, Phone and Chat), were $3.6 million, a new record.was $3.3 million. In 2021, 84%76% of our Stores open for a full year generated net sales of greater than $2 million, and 48%36% of our Stores open for a full year generated more than $3 million in net sales. In 2021, our2022, Online, Phone, Chat and Other sales accounted for 13% of our net sales.

Brand Communications

Sleep Number has become a beloved brand, which was built on a foundation of individuality and wellbeing. Our relevant, engaging and individualized communications help to drive sustained demand and market share gains for our award-winning 360 smart beds. Our consumer innovation strategy — which has guided us since 2012 — enables a deep understanding of, and insights about, our target customers. These insights give us the perceptual acuity to see ahead of structural consumer-behavior shifts and helps us pivot when necessary, such as during the recent global pandemic.

Our brand communications strategies are designed to emotionally connect consumers with high-quality content about the benefits of life-changing sleep and the value of our 360 smart beds. We leverage and amplify our brand through highly-visible strategic partnerships; engage consumers seamlessly across multiple touchpoints with an emphasis on digital; and create lifelong customer relationships and brand advocacy by delivering an unparalleled sleep experience. Together, these actions result in driving strong brand health, increased brand interest, heightened consumer consideration, customer engagement and authentic advocacy for Sleep Number’s brand, innovations and services.

Strategic partnerships amplify the effectiveness, impact and scale of our brand and marketing efforts:

We are in the fourth year of our strategic partnership as the Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League (NFL) — one of the world’s largest marketing and fan-engagement platforms. Our partnership with the NFL broadens our brand reach, deepens our brand relevance and magnifies the benefits of our proprietary innovations. Additional partnerships with four clubs — Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings — add to our national and community-activation efforts. Over 75% of active NFL players now have a Sleep Number 360 smart bed, which helps with the optimization of their performance and recovery through quality sleep; and
Our multi-year partnerships with content and media companies like CNN, Yahoo!, Thrive Global, YouTube, NFL Media and more also provide opportunities to influence and educate consumers about the benefits of proven quality sleep on a regular basis.

We leverage a sophisticated media mix to drive our performance marketing and advertising, with emphasis on digital and aligned with consumer consumption, contributing to improved media return on investment (ROI). High-profile video, including television and online streaming, is our most efficient media, followed by digital and social platforms. Our world-class, in-house digital capabilities, content marketing, online user experience and data-driven tools give us the
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flexibility to pivot quickly and optimize media investment, messages and audience by platform in real-time. Our promotional strategy focuses on simplicity and relevance, driving consumers to the brand at the time when they are seeking a smart bed. In 2021, media expense represented 14.8%14% of net sales.

We continue to strengthen our digital interactions with a new “sell-from-anywhere” model which makes it easy for our customers to select the best Sleep Number solution for their needs, however they want to interact with us. And by delivering a superior, personalized customer connection with our highly-knowledgeable sleep professionals, we are building lifelong relationships. Overall, 2021 represented our fourth straight year of double-digit, digital-traffic growth.

We focus on lifelong relationships with our customers, whom we refer to as our Insiders, part of our Smart Sleeper community. The more deeply engaged our Insiders are with the brand, the greater their advocacy. Our Smart Sleeper community, now 2.1 million strong, regularly interacts with our brand through their 360 smart bed and SleepIQ technology. Our award-winning InnerCircle Rewards program amplifies this engagement and drives acquisition of new customers through referral, and greater retention with repeat purchases. That brand loyalty and advocacy has grown significantly in recent years — representing approximately 50% of our business — and we expect that the incremental health and wellbeing features introduced through their 360 smart beds will continue to drive Insider loyalty. Our Smart Sleeper community is our most efficient, and most valuable, source of new customers to the brand.

We continue to invest in our demand drivers for the near- and long-term success of our brand, delivering a simpler and even more engaging experience for our customers. Our newly launched enterprise customer identity platform creates a seamless connection for deeper customer engagement. This enables efficient customer acquisition and increased revenue, and empowers our customers to participate more deeply in the brand. By making it easier for our Smart Sleeper community to share their personal sleep health success stories from our 360 smart beds, we are driving lifetime value, richer customer relationships and lean into our purpose of improving the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep.

Operations

Integrated Sourcing and Logistics

Our commitments to innovation and continuous improvement are employed to leverage our vertical business model by optimizing culture, processes and technology. In addition to a network of global suppliers, we currently operate two component manufacturing plants (Irmo, SC and Salt Lake City, UT) and five assembly distribution centers (Irmo, SC; Salt Lake City, UT; Ontario, CA; Baltimore, MD; and Tampa, FL) with three additional assembly distribution centers (Dallas, TX; Cincinnati, OH; and Minneapolis, MN) opening in 2022. Primary operations at the manufacturing sites, which have consistently won awards for safety and manufacturing excellence, include cutting and sewing of the fabric covers for our beds. In our Utah plant, we also assemble our electrical Firmness Control™ systems. Teams at our assembly distribution centers fulfill customer orders that are made-to-order daily and assemble final mattress and order kitting with bases and accessories for shipment. We also operate a national bedding-fulfillment center.

We source the raw materials and components used in our products from third parties. Throughout 2021, we encountered temporary disruptions in our supply of various materials and components due to well-documented shortages and constraints in the global supply chain. We have taken, and continue to take, various measures to mitigate the potential impact of supply disruptions, including strengthening relationships with primary suppliers, identifying new alternate suppliers, redesigning products, exploring alternative components and maintaining safety stocks. While we expect some supply constraints to persist through 2022, we are leveraging the flexibility, visibility and resilience of our vertically-integrated model to respond nimbly as conditions change and communicate clearly with customers regarding their delivery experience.

AtBy the end of 2021, approximately 60%2022, the Company completed a multi-year evolution of ourits supply chain network. Now, 100% of its smart beds wereare pre-assembled in ourits assembly distribution centers prior to delivery versus being assembled in customers’ homes by Sleep Number delivery technicians. We expect to complete a multi-year evolution of our supply chain distribution network to pre-assemble 100% of our smart beds by the end of 2022. Additionally in 2022, we will move ourthe Company moved its bedding fulfillment center from Minnesota to Ohio to be closer to our customers. We arefor improved fulfillment logistics. Sleep Number is advancing ourits outbound logistics network by adding full truckload carriers and dedicated cross docks to reduce product handling, hand-offs, damage and costs while in transit to customers’ homes. This new network design enables scale and agility to support volume spikes and disruptions, providingprovides a superior and reliable experience for customers.

In addition to a network of global suppliers, Sleep Number currently operates two component manufacturing plants (Irmo, SC and Salt Lake City, UT), each of which is combined with an assembly distribution center and six additional assembly distribution centers (Ontario, CA; Baltimore, MD; Tampa, FL; Dallas, TX; Cincinnati, OH; and Minneapolis, MN). Primary operations at the manufacturing sites include cutting and sewing of the fabric covers for its beds. In the Utah plant, the Company also assembles its Firmness Control™ systems. Teams at the assembly distribution centers fulfill customer orders that are made-to-order daily and assemble final mattress and order kitting with bases and accessories for shipment. The Company also operates a bedding fulfillment center at the same location as its Cincinnati, OH assembly distribution center.

The Company sources the raw materials and components used in its products from third parties. Throughout 2022, the Company encountered disruptions in its supply of various materials such as semiconductor chips and components due to shortages and constraints in the global supply chain. The Company has taken, and continues to take, various measures to mitigate the potential impact of supply disruptions, including strengthening relationships with primary suppliers, identifying new alternate suppliers, redesigning products, exploring alternative components and maintaining safety stocks. The Company expects supply constraints to ease in 2023 but the general supply environment to remain volatile. Sleep Number is leveraging the flexibility, visibility and resilience of its vertically-integrated model to respond nimbly as conditions change and to communicate clearly with customers with lower costs for the business.regarding their delivery experience.
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Home Delivery Service

OurSleep Number’s home delivery teams are another direct touchpoint with ourits customers. Since 2018, 100% of our 360its Sleep Number smart beds sold arehave been delivered and installed by our homeSleep Number delivery technicians or by ourtrained third-party service providers.

Our home delivery teams across the nation overcame the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2021, adopting measures to safeguard customer and team member health while ensuring that customers were still able to receive the quality sleep they needed.

Customer Service

Serving our customers remains a strong focus. Through ourits U.S.-based, in-house customer service team, based in Minneapolis, MN and New Orleans, LA, we provideSleep Number provides direct post-purchase support that improves the customerSmart Sleepers’ experience and drives oursupports its business. Through frequent service and supportongoing interactions with customers via phone, email, live chat and social media, thesecustomer service team members also provide a unique opportunity to gatherbenefit from insights that help usthe Company continuously improve ourits products and strengthen ourits service quality and advance our innovation. This integration enables operational synergies and drives organizational efficiencies.

Seasonality

The Company’s business is modestly impacted by seasonal influences inherent in the U.S. bedding industry and general retail shopping patterns. The U.S. bedding industry generally experiences lower sales demand in the second quarter of the calendar year and increased sales demand during selected holiday or promotional periods.

Working Capital

The Company is able to operate with minimal working capital requirements because it sells directly to customers, utilizes both “make-to-order” and “make-to-stock” production processes and operates retail stores that serve mainly as showrooms. Sleep Number has historically generated sufficient cash flows to self-fund operations through an accelerated cash-conversion cycle. The Company’s Credit Agreement provides a revolving credit facility for general corporate purposes with net aggregate availability of $825 million. The Credit Agreement contains an accordion feature that allows the Company to increase the amount of the credit facility from $825 million up to $1.2 billion in total availability, subject to Lenders’ approval. The Credit Agreement matures in December 2026.

Qualified customers are offered revolving credit to finance purchases through a private-label consumer credit facility provided by Synchrony Bank. Approximately 53% of net sales in 2022 were financed by Synchrony Bank. The Company’s current agreement with Synchrony Bank expires December 31, 2028, subject to earlier termination upon certain events. The Company pays Synchrony Bank a fee for extended credit promotional financing offers. Under the terms of the agreement, Synchrony Bank sets the minimum acceptable credit ratings, interest rates, fees and all other terms and conditions of the customers’ accounts, including collection policies and procedures. As the receivables are owned by Synchrony Bank, at no time are the receivables purchased or acquired from the Company. Sleep Number is not liable to Synchrony Bank for its customers’ credit defaults. In connection with all purchases financed under these arrangements, Synchrony Bank pays the Company an amount equal to the total amount of such purchases, net of promotional related discounts, upon delivery to the customer.

Information Systems

We useThe Company uses information technology systems to operate, analyze and manage ourits business, to reduce operating costs and to enhance ourits customers’ experience. OurThe Company’s major systems include an in-store order entry system, a retail portalcustomer relationship management system, a payment processing system, in-boundinbound and out-boundoutbound telecommunications systems for direct marketing, delivery scheduling and customer service systems, e-commerce systems, a data warehouse system and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. These systems are primarily comprised of packaged applications licensed from various software vendors plus a limited number of internally developed programs and digital solutions.

Intellectual Property

We holdAs a result of the Company’s R&D and strategic efforts, Sleep Number has continued to grow its patent portfolio, with a particular focus on smart features that improve sleep quality and thermal solutions to solve temperature disruptions to sleep. The Company holds various U.S. and foreign patents and patent applications regarding certain elements of the design and function of ourSleep Number products, including air control systems, remote control systems, air chamber features, mattress construction, foundation systems, sensing systems, automated adjustments, in-bed temperature
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control, as well as other technology. We haveSleep Number has numerous U.S. patents, expiring at various dates between January 2022March 2023 and August 2045,December 2040, and numerous U.S. patent applications pending. WeThe Company also havehas numerous foreign patents, expiring at various dates between September 2023 and June 2045 and foreign patent applications pending. Notwithstanding these patents and patent applications, wethe Company cannot ensure that these patent rights will provide substantial protection or that others will not be able to develop products that are similar to, or competitive with, ourSleep Number products.

We haveSleep Number has a number of trademarks and service marks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including Sleep Number®, SleepIQ®, Sleep Number 360®, 360®, SleepIQ Kids®, the Double Arrow logo, Select Comfort®, AirFit®, BAM Labs®, the “B” logo, Comfortaire®, Comfort.Individualized®, Does Your Bed Do That?®, the DualTemp logo, the DualAir Technology Inside logo, FlexTop®, HealthIQ®, IndividualFit®, It®, Know Better Sleep®, Pillow[ology]®, PillowFit®, Probably the Best Bed in the World®, Responsive Air®, Sleep Is Training®, Sleep Number Inner Circle®, Sleep30®, Smart Bed For Smart Kids®, Tech-e®, The Only Bed That Grows With Them®, This Is Not A Bed®, Tonight Bedtime. Tomorrow The World®, We Make Beds Smart® and What’s Your Sleep Number?®. We have several trademarks that are the subject of pending applications, including Auto Snore™, Climate360™, EnviroIQ™, HeartIQ™, Individualized Sleep Experiences™, RespiratoryIQ™, Retail Flow™, Sleep Number Labs logo, Sleep Number Labs Sleep For The Future logo, Smart SleeperSM, and WellnessIQ™. Each registered mark is renewable indefinitely as long as the mark remains in use and/or is not deemed to be invalid or canceled. WeThe Company also havehas a number of common law trademarks, including ActiveComfort™, Clima-Temp™, Comfortable. Adjustable. Affordable.™, ComfortFit™ CoolFit™, DualAir™, DualTemp™, Firmness Control™, FlexFit™, In Balance™, Partner Snore™, The Bed Reborn™, The Bed That Moves You™, The Best Bed For Couples™, True Temp™, Winter Soft™ and ourthe Company’s bed model names.
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Several of ourthe Company’s trademarks have been registered, or are the subject of pending applications for registration, in various foreign countries. WeSleep Number also havehas other intellectual property rights related to ourits products, processes and technologies, including trade secrets, trade dress and copyrights. We protectThe Company protects and enforce ourenforces its intellectual property rights, including through litigation, as necessary.

Industry and Competition

SleepUp to 50% of the developed world’s population experiences sleep deficiencies. In the United States, sleep disorders have been declared a public health epidemic by the U.S. Center for Disease Control. One in three adults suffer from a lack of adequate sleep. Sleep Number is focused on producing products toinnovations that will address this growing problem. The total U.S. sleep-health economy was estimated to be $30 billion to $40 billion in a 2017 report published by McKinsey & Company. This reflects the traditional view of the bedding industry, which includes the sales of mattresses and foundations, as well as emerging solutions for insufficient sleep such as routine modificationmodifications and therapeutic treatment. We believetreatments. As the sleepsleep-health economy will continuecontinues to evolve, and growSleep Number intends to play a role in the digital health market as consumers look for products and reliable data sources to address sleep deprivation challenges.their overall wellbeing. The digital health market is $77 billion in the U.S. alone; $211 billion globally with markets expecting to expand by 4x by 2030.

The traditional view of the U.S. bedding industry, including mattresses and foundations (static and adjustable), is measured through data provided by the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA). According to ISPA,ISPA*, the industry has grown by approximately 5% annually over the last 20 years, including 6%5% annually, on average, over the past five years. According to ISPAISPA* and ourthe Company’s estimates, industry wholesale shipments of mattresses and foundations (including imported products and adjustable bases) were approximately $13 billion in 2021 (approximately $26$25 billion at retail).

The retail bedding industry is commoditized and highly competitive. Sleep Number competes against regional and local specialty bedding retailers, bedding manufacturers, home furnishing stores, mass merchants, national discount stores and online marketers. Furniture Today, a furniture industry trade publication, has ranked Sleep Number as the 5th largest mattress manufacturer and 2ndthird largest U.S. bedding retailer and etailer for 2020,2021, with an estimated 8%9% market share of industry retail revenue. OurSleep Number’s consumer innovation strategy with proprietary sleep innovations and exclusive direct-to-consumer distribution is highly differentiated, resulting in lifelong customer relationships and contributing to ourthe Company’s continued profitable growth.



*2022 ISPA industry information had not been published at the time of this report.
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Manufacturers in the bedding industry mostly compete through national and regional retail partners, on price,regional manufacturing verticals, and online direct-to-consumer. Price, quality, brand name recognition, product availability and product performance includingare the perceived levels of comfort and support provided by a mattress.primary ways manufacturers differentiate themselves. There is a high degree of concentration among manufacturers who produce innerspring, memory foam and hybrid beds under nationally recognized brand names, including TempurTempur-Pedic, Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Serta, and Simmons. In recent years, numerous direct-to-consumer companiesNational manufacturers still dominate the bedding industry. Newer brands like Purple, Casper, and low-cost importersNectar, which started online have entered the market, offering “bed-in-a-box” products to consumers, primarily through online distribution though many now partner withmoved into traditional mattress retailers. Their products are generally foam-based and undifferentiated in terms of sleep benefits.retail channels for growth.
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Governmental Regulation and Compliance

As a vertically integrated manufacturer and retailer, we arethe Company is subject to extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting all aspects of ourits business.

As a manufacturer, we areSleep Number is committed to product quality and safety, including adherence to all applicable laws and regulations affecting ourthe Company’s products and services. Compliance with health, safety and environmental laws and regulations, including the federal fire retardant standards developed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which requires rigorous and costly testing, has increased the cost and complexity of manufacturing ourthe Company’s products and may adversely impact the speed and cost of product development efforts. Further, ourthe Company’s manufacturing, distribution, delivery and other business operations and facilities are subject to additional federal, state or local laws or regulations including supply chain transparency, conflict minerals sourcing and disclosure, end-of-life disposal and recycling requirements, transportation and other laws or regulations relating to environmental protection and health and safety requirements, including COVID-19 safety and prevention.requirements.

As a retailer, we arethe Company is subject to additional laws and regulations that apply to retailers generally and govern the marketing and sale of ourthe Company’s products and the operation of both ourSleep Number retail stores and our e-commerce activities. Many of the statutory and regulatory requirements that impact ourthe Company’s retail and e-commerce operations are consumer-focused and pertain to activities such as ourthe Company’s promotions, advertising claims, pricing, credit-based promotional offers, truth-in-advertising, privacy, “do not call/mail” requirements, text messaging requirements, warranty disclosure, delivery timing requirements, accessibility and similar requirements.

OurThe Company’s operations are subject to federal, state and local labor laws including, but not limited to, those relating to occupational health and safety, employee privacy, wage and hour, overtime pay, harassment and discrimination, equal opportunity and employee leaves and benefits. We areThe Company is also subject to existing and emerging federal and state laws relating to data security, privacy, cybersecurity disclosures and privacy.climate disclosure.

It is ourSleep Number’s policy and practice to comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. OurThe Company’s procedures and internal controls are designed to promote such compliance.

Seasonality

Our business is modestly impacted by seasonal influences inherent in the U.S. bedding industry and general retail shopping patterns. The U.S. bedding industry generally experiences lower sales demand in the second quarter of the calendar year and increased sales demand during selected holiday or promotional periods.

Working Capital

We are able to operate with minimal working capital requirements because we sell directly to customers, utilize both “make-to-order” and “make-to-stock” production processes and operate retail stores that serve mainly as showrooms. We have historically generated sufficient cash flows to self-fund operations through an accelerated cash-conversion cycle. Our Credit Agreement provides a revolving credit facility for general corporate purposes with net aggregate availability of $825 million. The Credit Agreement contains an accordion feature that allows us to increase the amount of the credit facility from $825 million up to $1.2 billion in total availability, subject to Lenders’ approval. The Credit Agreement matures in December 2026.

Qualified customers are offered revolving credit to finance purchases through a private-label consumer credit facility provided by Synchrony Bank. Approximately 50% of our net sales in 2021 were financed by Synchrony Bank. Our current agreement with Synchrony Bank expires December 31, 2023, subject to earlier termination upon certain events. We pay Synchrony Bank a fee for extended credit promotional financing offers. Under the terms of our agreement, Synchrony Bank sets the minimum acceptable credit ratings, interest rates, fees and all other terms and conditions of the customers’ accounts, including collection policies and procedures. As the receivables are owned by Synchrony Bank, at no time are the receivables purchased or acquired from us. We are not liable to Synchrony Bank for our customers’ credit defaults. In connection with all purchases financed under these arrangements, Synchrony Bank pays us an amount equal to the total amount of such purchases, net of promotional related discounts, upon delivery to the customer. Customers that do not qualify for credit under our agreement with Synchrony Bank may apply for credit under a secondary program that we offer through another provider.
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Human Capital

Grounded in ourSleep Number’s shared values of passion, integrity, innovation, courage and teamwork, and guided by ourits purpose to improve society’s health and wellbeing through higher quality sleep, ourthe Company’s team members are highly engaged and make a difference in the world every day. With sleep at the center, ourSleep Number’s culture supports the wellbeing of ourits team members across the pillars of physical, emotional, financial, career and community, and connects their work to the Sleep Number mission and goals. We celebrateFounded on the premise that “one size doesn’t fit all,” Sleep Number celebrates individuality in each other, in our own livesits team members’ and in our customers’ lives. We embraceSleep Number embraces every individual’s unique talents, perspectives and experiences, and strivestrives to create an environment where we can each be our best selves.self. Valuing diversity, equity and inclusion makes usSleep Number stronger and smarter, and fuels ourits innovation and teamwork.

At January 1,December 31, 2022, weSleep Number employed a total of 5,5155,115 team members, of which 14592 were classified as part-time and 11075 were employed on a temporary basis. The breakdown of team members by area was as follows: 2,4872,343 in retail sales and support, 1,054911 in field services, 415396 in customer service, 642575 in manufacturing and logistics, and 917890 in technology, corporate, management and administrative positions.

OurSleep Number’s holistic approach to talent management, designed to attract, motivate, develop, reward and retain the right talent, is critical to the execution of ourthe Company’s consumer innovation strategy. We sustain our The Company sustains its
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inclusive culture built on individuality and wellbeing by providing an exceptional team member experience, offering ample opportunities for professional learning and advancement. OurSleep Number leaders are deeply committed to the success of ourits talent management approach and we hold ourselvesthe Company holds itself accountable by routinely measuring ourits progress on a variety of elements and metrics including:

Retention: To advance brand awareness, increase overall candidate traffic and diverse hiring, and improve retention strategies, we trackSleep Number tracks numerous talent recruitment, retention and turnover metrics, including new hires on a monthly, quarterly and rolling 12-month basis;
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): We maintainSleep Number’s approach to DEI is designed to embrace different perspectives, cultivate an inclusive environment and empower its team members. The Company maintains a dashboard that tracks race/ethnicity and gender by job grade, tenure and generation to provide increased visibility to leaders across ourthe Company on progress toward key goals. WeThe Company also measuremeasures and reportreports a team member inclusion and belonging index, and conductconducts a self-identification survey to learn how our team members identify and how they want to be appreciated as individuals;
Engagement: We haveSleep Number has a continuous listening strategy to ensure we stayit stays connected to the voice of ourits team members at critical times of the team member experience. The key survey touchpoints are at new hire, pulse check-in, annual engagement and exit, enabling leaders to monitor team member sentiment and course-correct in real time as appropriate;
Performance Management: We utilize ourSleep Number utilizes a human capital management (HCM) system to track and follow team member performance evaluations, competency assessments and development plans. We use ourThe Company uses its HCM system to monitor the completion of learning courses for ourits team members. OurSleep Number’s enterprise learning management system provides all team members access to an equitable learning and training curriculum that is dynamic and mobile-accessible;
Safety: We haveSleep Number has a commitment to maintain a safety-first mindset at Sleep Number. We havemindset. The Company has policies and practices that create clear expectations for how each team member contributes to a safe and healthy workplace. We collectThe Company collects and monitormonitors workplace injury and accident information across all ourits locations and taketakes appropriate steps to reduce incident rates, number of workers’ compensation claims and lost workdays. We also evolved ourThe Company actively evolves its health and safety policies during the year to ensure the safety of ourits team members and customers by reducing the risk of contracting or spreading the coronavirus;customers; and
Total Rewards: We benchmarkSleep Number benchmarks and review,reviews, at least annually, all aspects of ourits total rewards program for team members. OurSleep Number’s rewards offering is unique because all team members participate in some type of variable pay program (e.g., bonus, commissions) in addition to base pay. Recognizing the increasingly competitive environment for talent, we continueThe Company’s overall Total Rewards offering reflects recent enhancements and its continued commitment to enhance our benefitsmaintaining reward programs that are valued, equitable and wellbeing resources to maintain a strong team member value proposition.competitive.
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Social Impact Commitment

We areSleep Number is committed to leveraging the power of sleep, and sleep science, to improve lives and create a healthier, kinder, more inclusive world. To further support this commitment and amplify ourits positive community impact, we areSleep Number is honored to partner with several national organizations to fulfill ourits purpose of improving the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. The strength of ourthe Company’s purpose meets the needs of military personnel, children and adults facing health challenges and families in transition, including:through these partnerships:

MAKE-A-WISH, with its mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, is one of the nation’s most beloved nonprofit organizations. During the past year, Sleep Number partnered with Make-A-Wish, granting bedroom makeover wishes – complete with Sleep Number 360 smart beds – for immunocompromised children, helping them find comfort and sanctuary in the benefits of quality sleep while at home. In addition, Sleep Number customers – our Smart Sleeper℠ community members – were given the opportunity to donate their InnerCircle℠ Rewards to purchase additional product for “Wish kids.”
BLUE STAR FAMILIES is a nonprofit devoted to strengthening military families by connecting them with supportive individuals and organizations within their communities. Sleep Number has partnered with Blue Star Families for seveneight years, providing monetary support for the organization and the gift of qualityimproved sleep performance to the families of those who serve and sacrifice for our country.
GENYOUth is an organization whose programming reaches 38 million students annually in 73,000 U.S. schools, is devoted to helping students live healthfully and raise their academic achievement. In 2021,2022, Shelly Ibach and Sleep Number partnered with GENYOUthwere awarded the Vanguard Award, a prestigious recognition given to educate at-risk middle schoolers about the importance of quality sleep.partners for their long-term and exemplary service to children.
My Very Own Bed is a Minnesota-based non-profitnonprofit that provides new beds and bedding to children of families who have recently transitioned into more stable housing, helping their new house feel more like a home and supporting their health and wellbeing through improved sleep. In partnership with the Minnesota Vikings and US Bank, the Company provided smart beds, bedding and other products for 50 children in 2022.
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Bridging, a nonprofit organization primarily serving the Twin Cities area that provides donated furniture and household goods to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness and poverty, by providing sheets, pillows and blankets.
Let’s Sleep! Webinars, championed by the nonprofit Start School Later - a nonprofit that aims to help communities ensure safe, healthy school hours and provide sleep education programs for students and school communities - by sponsoring a monthly webinar for educators and school administrators about the importance of sleep and sharing 360 smart bed data to reinforce the information. Sleep Number also sponsored the creation of an online resource for parents of teens to help them access videos, articles and lectures featuring sleep experts to help their family achieve better sleep.
Dream Foundation is a national organization serving terminally-ill adults and their families by providing end-of-life dreams that offer inspiration, comfort and closure, by providingclosure. The Company provided smart beds and once-in-a-lifetime NFL experiences to terminal patients.

OurSleep Number’s social impact extends beyond philanthropic partnerships. We announcedAt the beginning of 2022, Sleep Number began a long-termmultiyear partnership with the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYAmerican Cancer Society (ACS) to enable cancermeaningfully support the fight against cancer. Over the next six years, ACS will conduct research with data and prevention tied explicitlyexpertise from Sleep Number’s proprietary smart beds to identify the impact of quality sleep as well ason cancer prevention and recovery. Leveraging Sleep Number's 18 billion hours of highly accurate sleep data in conjunction with historical and ongoing cancer prevention studies, ACS will study the effects of cancer on patients’ and survivors’ nighttime sleep and biometric patterns. Informed by this research, the goal is to develop the first-ever sleep guidelines for cancer prevention and treatment and improve sleep outcomes for cancer patients and survivors. Sleep Number was recently honored with the American Cancer Society’s 2022 Corporate Partner of the Year award in recognition of its support in the fight against cancer and its meaningful impact to ACS’s mission.

Sleep Number’s partnership with ACS will materially advance not only the fundamental understanding of the science of sleep, but also the application of that knowledge to deliver meaningful outcomes. With learning and insights from its investment in sleep science and research, Sleep Number will produce innovations that deliver increased utility and value to consumers and advance society's understanding of how sleep affects individual health.

Additionally, Sleep Number demonstrated the breadth of its commitment to ACS — and to improving the wellbeing of society through high quality sleep — through two other actions in 2022:

To benefit cancer patients and their caregivers, Sleep Number furnished ACS’s Hope Lodges with life-changing smart beds, Sleep Number® bedding, and other sleep solutions to provide comfort and care for individuals undergoing cancer treatment away from home. Hope Lodges offer these patients and their caregivers a free place to live when their best option for effective care is in a city other than their home location. Lodges located in Rochester and Minneapolis, MN, near Sleep Number headquarters, were the first to receive Sleep Number’s support in early 2022. In subsequent months, Hope Lodge locations in Kansas City, MO, and Dallas, TX, also received Sleep Number furnishings. The Dallas Hope Lodge received a surprise visit from Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons and 150 PlushComfort™ pillows and autographed Cowboys gear.
In celebration and recognition of Juneteenth and the Company’s support for patients and caregivers who need sleepgreater health equity, Sleep Number was proud to bolster their physical, mental and emotional resilience. And through ourcontribute to ACS's Health Equity Fund for the second year. The Company’s donation to NorthPoint Health & Wellness in Minneapolis, MN, supports efforts to increase access to colorectal cancer screenings for underserved communities.

Through Sleep Number’s collaboration with MAYO CLINIC, Sleep NumberMayo Clinic, the Company continues to advance sleep science research and enhance ourits understanding of sleep's impact on cardiovascular health. In 2021, we2022, the Company provided funding for Mayo Clinic to conduct several multi-year studies, two of which particularly demonstrated ourSleep Number’s societal impact:

A study that will investigate the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea and determine the presence of comorbid cardiovascular diseases in U.S. patients of Somali descent, a large and growing population in Minnesota, which is also home to both Sleep Number and Mayo Clinic headquarters; and
A study that will explore the relationship between disrupted sleep and markers of aging to test the hypotheses that disrupted or inadequate sleep and sleepiness are indicative of older biological age and may contribute to the acceleration of the aging process.

As part of ourSleep Number’s commitment to team member wellbeing and community health, the health of our communities, Sleep NumberCompany also encourages team members to become involved in their local communities by volunteering their time and talents in support of causes or organizations that inspire them. OurIn 2022, the Company’s leaders who participateparticipated on the board of directors of a qualified nonprofit areorganization were eligible to apply for a grant of up to $1,500 per calendar year that benefits the organization.
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Through strategic partnerships, team member involvement and support for sleep science research, combined with the continued advancement of ourSleep Number proprietary innovations, Sleep Numberthe Company is fulfilling ourits purpose to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep.
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OurSleep Number’s Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, posted within the Investor Relations section of our Companythe Company’s website, provides additional information about ourits commitment to talent management and human rights at Sleep Number, including strategy details, performance metrics and ourits engagement. The report highlights our commitments:the Company’s priorities and progress related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and its integration with consumer innovation strategy and pursuit of profitable growth. 2022 milestones include:

PurposeEnvironmental: To lower the Company’s non-renewable energy use and related Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Sleep Number cut fuel consumption by decreasing home delivery truck idling and outbound miles driven, and launched solar installation projects at company facilities in Minnesota, Texas, and California. The Company committedalso conducted an initial assessment of its Scope 3 GHG emissions that will help the Company prioritize future actions, and continued to improving the healthfocus on landfill diversion, with expanded re-use and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep;recycling programs.
Enterprise-wide commitmentSocial: In support of the Company’s purpose, Sleep Number advanced sleep innovation with the introduction of its Climate360 smart bed and Sleep Number’s new wellness technology platform, and through its partnership with the American Cancer Society, collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, and work with other renowned scientists, researchers and physicians, the Company made strides in the fundamental understanding of sleep science and the application of that knowledge to measure, advancedeliver meaningful health outcomes. Sleep Number also continued to make thoughtful investments in its team members’ total wellbeing which drove high engagement, exceeding benchmarks for “Commitment,” “Effort” and report“Inspiration.” And the Company ensured its direct materials suppliers were aware of its human rights and environmental policies and worked with them to align on ESG initiatives, informed bypriorities that promote safe working conditions and integrated into our business strategy;conversion to a low-carbon economy.
Became signatoryGovernance: Sleep Number completed its first materiality assessment to identify ESG issues of importance to its stakeholders; submitted its inaugural report of environmental performance to CDP, a not-for-profit considered the United Nations Global Compact, pledging intentgold standard for environmental reporting; and communicated more frequently with team members and consumers about the Company’s ESG priorities and progress. The Company also established and activated cross-functional teams to incorporate their Ten Principles into our strategy, cultureincrease its preparedness for potential new Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements related to climate and operations;
Focused on accountable goal setting as we track performance on waste and energy management; and
Effectively collaborate with our diverse, independent board to sustain our long-standing, highly-admired strength in corporate governance.cybersecurity.

This report may be accessed at www.sleepnumber.com by clicking onwww.sleepnumber.com: select the “INVESTORS”“Investors” link, then click on the “ESG” link and then “Sustainability Reports.” The information contained on ourthe Company’s website or connected to ourits website is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K and should not be considered part of this report.
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Information about ourthe Company’s Executive Officers

SHELLY R. IBACH, 6263
Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer (Joined the Company in April 2007, and was promoted to President and CEO in June 2012)2012 and became Chair of the Board of Directors in May 2022)
Shelly R. Ibach, Sleep Number® setting 40, serves as the Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Sleep Number (Nasdaq: SNBR). From June 2011 to June 2012, Ms. Ibach served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and from October 2008 to June 2011, she served as Executive Vice President, Sales &and Merchandising. Ms. Ibach joined the Company in April 2007 as Senior Vice President of U.S. sales for Company-owned channels. Before joining the Company, Ms. Ibach was Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Macy’s home division. From 1982 to 2005, Ms. Ibach held various leadership and executive positions within Target Corporation.

DAVID R. CALLEN, 55CHRISTOPHER D. KRUSMARK, 43
Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer (Joined the Company in 2014 and2005, was promoted to currentChief Human Resources Officer in July 2020 and assumed the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer in December 2020)January 2023)
David R. Callen,Chris Krusmark, Sleep Number® setting 50,55, serves as the Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer forand Chief Human Resources Officer, where he leads all finance functions and all human resources, training and learning functions. Prior to being promoted to his Chief Human Resources Officer role in July 2020, Mr. Krusmark served as Sleep Number.Number’s Vice President of Sales Operations, Field Services and Training where he led retail and home delivery operations and wholesale business development. From June 2005 to October 2015, Mr. Krusmark held a variety of leadership roles in finance at Sleep Number supporting sales, real estate, marketing and product. Prior to joining Sleep Number, in April 2014, Mr. Callen served asKrusmark worked on the Principal Financial Officer for Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc., from 2007 to 2014. Mr. Callen has served for more than 30 years in several high-performing companies in increasingly responsible international financial management positions. His breadthaudit staff of experience has emphasized global business, capitalEY and financial strategy, all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, global brand support and operational excellence across multiple industries, including automotive, high-tech, dental, outdoor recreational products and public accounting.Arthur Andersen.

MELISSA BARRA, 5051
Executive Vice President and Chief Sales and Services Officer (Joined the Company in 2013 and was promoted to current role in December 2020)
Melissa Barra, Sleep Number® setting 30, serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Sales and Services Officer. Ms. Barra leads the Company’s customer-focused strategy and its sales, real estate, filed services and customer relationship teams. From June 2019 to December 2020, Ms. Barra was Senior Vice President, Chief Sales, Services and Strategy Officer. Ms. Barra was Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Customer Relationship Officer from January 2015 to June 2019 and Vice President, Consumer Insights and Strategy from February 2013 to January 2015. Her breadth of experience covers finance, mergers and acquisitions, strategy, sales, services, real estate, PR and communications. Prior to joining Sleep Number in February 2013, Ms. Barra held leadership positions in the U.S. and internationally in process reengineering, finance, strategic alliances and corporate development for Best Buy, Grupo Futuro S.A., Citibank and GE Capital.
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ANDREA L. BLOOMQUIST, 5253
Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer (Joined the Company in 2008 and was promoted to current role in December 2020)
Annie L. Bloomquist, Sleep Number® setting 25, serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer. Ms. Bloomquist leads the Company’s sleep innovation strategy, including sleep science research and development strategic development of the SleepIQ® technology platform, 360®its physical and digital smart bed strategy,ecosystem, digital engagement with its Smart Sleeper community, and strategic partnerships to further sleep science, health and wellbeing. Ms. Bloomquist was the Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer from June 2012 to December 2020 and Chief Merchandising Officer from June 2011 to June 2012. Ms. Bloomquist joined Sleep Number in May 2008 as Vice President and General Merchandise Manager. Prior to Sleep Number, Ms. Bloomquist held leadership positions in productgeneral management, sourcing, buying, development and merchandisingplanning at Macy’s and The Department Stores for Target Corporation.
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KEVIN K. BROWN, 5354
Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (Joined the Company in 2014 and was promoted to current role in December 2020)
Kevin K. Brown, Sleep Number® setting 40, serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing OfficerOfficer. Mr. Brown leads all brand marketing and is responsiblecommunications strategies for building the Sleep Number brand through stories that set the Company, apart, communicating Sleep Number’s innovationincluding brand storytelling; strategic brand partnerships; paid, earned and driving brandsocial media; and loyalty and advocacy across all customer touchpoints.with the Company’s millions of Smart Sleepers.He joined the Company in 2014 as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Before joining Sleep Number in 2014, Mr. Brown served in executive leadership roles at Meijer, Inc.,; Sears Holdings Corporation,Corporation; Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. and Accenture.

SAMUEL R. HELLFELD, 4344
SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Legal and Risk Officer and Secretary (Joined the Company in 2013 and was promoted to current role in September 2018)March 2022)
Samuel R. Hellfeld, Sleep Number® setting 65, serves as the SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Legal and Risk Officer and Secretary and leads legal, internal audit, corporate security and asset protection. From September 2018 to March 2022, Mr. Hellfeld served as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal and Risk Officer. From October 2015 to September 2018, Mr. Hellfeld served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel. Mr. Hellfeld joined Sleep Number in March 2013 as Corporate Counsel. Prior to joining Sleep Number, Mr. Hellfeld was a Partner in the law firm of Fox Rothschild LLP (fka Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP), practicing in the areas of intellectual property and litigation. Prior to 2010, Mr. Hellfeld was an Associate at several law firms and also served as Law Clerk in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the United States District Court, Southern District of California.

CHRISTOPHER D. KRUSMARK, 42
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (Joined the Company in 2005 and was promoted to current role in July 2020)
Christopher Krusmark, Sleep Number® setting 55, serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, where he leads all human resources, training and learning functions. Prior to being promoted to his new role in July 2020, Mr. Krusmark served as Sleep Number’s Vice President of Sales Operations, Field Services and Training where he led retail operations, sales promotions and incentives, home delivery operations, the Company’s customer sales center and wholesale business development. From June 2005 to October 2015, Mr. Krusmark held a variety of leadership roles in finance at Sleep Number supporting sales, real estate, marketing and product. Prior to joining Sleep Number, Mr. Krusmark worked on the financial audit staff of EY and Arthur Andersen.

J. HUNTER SAKLAD, 5253
Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer (Joined the Company in 2004 and was promoted to current role in January 2021)
Hunter Saklad, Sleep Number® setting 65, serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Sleep Number.Number and leads the Company’s sourcing, procuring, inventory planning and manufacturing capabilities. From December 2012 to December 2020, Mr. Saklad served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. From June 2011 to December 2012, Mr. Saklad served as the Vice President, Consumer Insight and Strategy at Sleep Number. From March 2006 to June 2011 he was Vice President of Finance and held a variety of positions across Finance serving business partners in marketing, sales, supply chain, FP&A, investor relations and treasury. Mr. Saklad joined Sleep Number in October 2004 as Sr. Director of Finance. Prior to joining Sleep Number, Mr. Saklad held finance leadership roles at Ford Motor Company and Visteon.
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Available Information

We areSleep Number is subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and its rules and regulations. The Exchange Act requires usthe Company to file reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

OurSleep Number’s corporate website is www.SleepNumber.com.www.sleepnumber.com. Through a link to a third-party content provider, ourthe corporate website provides free access to ourits annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as soon as reasonably practicable after wethe Company electronically filefiles such material with, or furnishfurnishes it to, the SEC. These documents are posted on ourthe corporate website at www.SleepNumber.com —www.sleepnumber.com: select the “Investors” link, the “Financials” link, and then the “SEC Filings” link. The information contained on ourthe Company’s website or connected to ourits website is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K and should not be considered part of this report.

WeThe Company also makemakes available, free of charge on ourits website, the charters of the Audit Committee, Management Development and Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, as well as ourits Code of Business Conduct (including any amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of ourits Code of Business Conduct) adopted by ourthe Company’s Board. These documents are posted on our website —the Company’s website: select the “Investors” link, the “Governance” link and then the “Governance Documents” link. The information contained on ourthe Company’s website or connected to ourit website is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K and should not be considered part of this report.

Copies of any of the above-referenced information will also be made available, free of charge, upon written request to:

Sleep Number Corporation
Investor Relations Department
1001 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

An investment in ourSleep Number’s common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the specific risks set forth below and other matters described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K before making an investment decision. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing us.the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties that impact the business environment generally, those not presently known to us,the Company, or those that weit currently see as immaterial, may also harm ourits business. If any of these risks occur, ourthe Company’s business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.

Risks Related to COVID-19, Economic Conditions, Consumer Sentiment and the Availability of Credit

The COVID-19 pandemic has had,Adverse changes in general economic conditions have reduced, and maycould continue to have, an adverse effect on our businessreduce discretionary consumer spending and, our financial results.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant volatility, uncertainty and economic, consumer, supply chain and workforce disruption, whichas a result, have adversely affected and maycould continue to adversely affect our business operations and financial results. Specifically, the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental restrictions and guidelines, including business closures, stay at home orders, and isolation and quarantine recommendations and requirements, adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, our business, operations, supply chain, workforce, demand for our product, traffic to our stores, and macroeconomic factors that affect us, such as consumer confidence and spending. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions resulted in the temporary closure of most of our retail stores nationwide, with 47% of our stores closed on average during the second quarter of 2020. For the second half of 2020 and all of 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact our financial performance, but we were able to keep our stores open. As the pandemic continues, COVID-19, new variants, infection rates, related governmental restrictions and recommendations, and individual concerns of becoming infected may again adversely impact our stores and other business operations, including product development, manufacturing, supply, distribution, home delivery operations and staffing, which could have an adverse impact on our sales and profits. As vaccines and other treatments for COVID-19 become available and the pandemic evolves, consumer behavior may continue to evolve or change, including spending more time away from home, and discretionary consumer spending on home goods such as our smart beds and related products may decrease.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we scaled our digital and “sell-from-anywhere” capabilities including: remote retail selling, customer service, private appointments, flexible work schedules, solutions for contactless delivery, and remote access for team members across the country. This shift to our team members working remotely has amplified certain risks to our business, including increased demand on our information technology resources and systems and increased risk of cybersecurity breaches and IT outages. In addition, as recommendations and/or mandates have been modified, eased, lifted, and in some cases re-implemented across the country, we have implemented and evolved our health and safety policies for our operations, facilities and teams across the country, which are intended to ensure the safety of our team members and customers and reduce the risk of contracting or spreading the coronavirus for team members, contractors, and customers. As the coronavirus variants have changed and presented different risks, it is possible that our health and safety policies may not adequately protect our team members, contractors, and customers from contracting or spreading the coronavirus, which may have an adverse effect on our business operations or financial results.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the changes in customer purchasing patterns, supply chain constraints and workforce considerations we did, and in some situations continue to, take decisive actions to strengthen liquidity and reduce costs. It is possible that our cost reduction efforts may be insufficient to maintain adequate liquidity if our operations are further restricted or disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic or governmental recommendations or mandates, including vaccination or testing mandates that may be imposed in jurisdictions in which we operate, that may result in material impact on our sales and profits.

Additionally, if we do not respond appropriately to the pandemic, or if customers do not perceive our response to be adequate for a particular region or our Company as a whole, we could suffer damage to our reputation and our brand, which could adversely affect our business and financial results in the future.

We are highly dependent on the effectiveness of our marketing messages and the efficiency of our advertising expenditures in generating consumer awareness and sales of our products. In light of COVID-19 and the overall fluid
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nature of the pandemic and the consumer environment, we may not be as successful in developing effective messages and achieving efficiency in our advertising expenditures.

Our business depends heavily on the uninterrupted operation of our manufacturing plants, our assembly distribution centers, bedding fulfillment center, and home delivery teams across the country. Our business also depends on the successful function of our customer service operations and headquarters. The operation of all of our facilities and operations, including those of our suppliers and vendors, is critically dependent on adequate staffing by our team members or contractors, and COVID-19 could directly threaten or impact their health, ability to work, and/or willingness to work, and, therefore, adversely affect our operations and facilities. In addition, COVID-19 and governmental restrictions or recommendations, including vaccination or testing mandates, could require closures of our facilities, restrict our facilities and operations, and otherwise limit or adversely impact our ability to continue these operations and staff our facilities. COVID-19 has also adversely impacted, and may continue to adversely impact, the global supply chain and our logistics, lead times, and delivery timeframes, including availability of raw materials, components, and products we or our suppliers source from third parties as well as our sole source of supply for certain components and products, such as adjustable foundations and certain electronic components, due to COVID-19 infection rates, new variants, workforce impacts, governmental restrictions or recommendations and spikes in demand or shortages in supply with respect to certain raw materials and components driven by other industries. This has adversely affected, and we expect will continue to adversely affect, our business operations and financial results in 2022.

The inability or limitations of certain suppliers, both domestic and foreign, to ramp production to meet growing or surging global demand or to operate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, governmental restrictions or recommendations, staffing or supply shortages, or a reluctant workforce has delayed and may continue to delay the introduction of new innovations and product lines.

The situation surrounding COVID-19 remains fluid, and the potential for an adverse effect on our business and our financial results increases the longer the virus and new variants impact activity levels in the United States and globally. For this reason, we cannot reasonably estimate with any degree of certainty the extent of the impact COVID-19 will have on our business. The extent and duration of the impact of COVID-19 on our business, operations, and financial results will depend on future developments, including the duration and spread of the pandemic, new variants, the availability, administration, and efficacy of vaccines, governmental mandates and recommendations, business and workforce disruptions, and the related impact on global and domestic supply chain and consumer confidence and spending, all of which are highly uncertain and unpredictable.

Current and future economic conditions could materially adversely affect ourCompany’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

OurThe Company’s success depends significantly upon discretionary consumer spending, which is influenced by a number of general economic factors, including without limitation economic growth, consumer confidence and sentiment, the housing market, employment, income and incomedebt levels, interest rates, inflation, taxation, consumer shopping trends and the level of customer traffic in malls and shopping centers, political conditions, civil unrest and disturbances, terrorist activities, war and fears of war, including the war in Ukraine, as well as health epidemics or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Adverse trends in any of these general economic factors have and may continue to adversely affect ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

Inflationary pressures stemming fromInflation, which increased significantly during 2021 and remained at historically high rates throughout 2022 due to supply chain disruptions, increased demand or other economic factors, have resulted in increased fuel, shipping, raw material, labor and other costs, which havehas adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect, ourthe Company’s business operations and financial results especially if continued for a prolonged period. If ourby increasing the costs rise dueof fuel, shipping, raw materials, labor, commodity, and other costs. While the Company has historically been able to continuing supply chain disruptions or inflationary pressures, wepass along some cost increases to its customers, it has not and may not be able to fully offset such higher costs through price increases.increases in a persistent inflationary environment, and its margins have and could continue to decrease.

A reductionIn order to combat recent high rates of inflation, the Federal Reserve significantly increased the federal funds rate beginning in 2022 and has indicated that further rate increases may be announced to combat rising inflation in the availabilityUnited States. Such rate increases have and may continue to negatively affect customer purchasing behavior, which has and may continue to adversely affect the Company’s sales.

Additionally, on January 19, 2023, the U.S. reached its debt ceiling, requiring the U.S. Treasury to take extraordinary measures to avoid default. However, the U.S. Treasury expects to exhaust these measures by early June 2023, and if U.S. lawmakers do not pass legislation to raise the federal debt ceiling by such time, it is possible that the U.S. could default on its debt obligations. Whether or not a U.S. sovereign default occurs, growing uncertainty due to the unprecedented nature of creditsuch a default may trigger recessionary conditions, further reduce consumer confidence and increase levels of unemployment, all of which may reduce demand for the Company’s products, causing harm to consumers generally or under our existing consumer credit programs could harm ourit sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

A significant percentageIncreases in interest rates has increased and may continue to increase the cost of our sales are made under consumerservicing the Company’s indebtedness and have an adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows and stock price.

The Company’s credit programs through third parties. The amountfacility currently bears interest at a variable rate based on its leverage ratio. Sleep Number bears the risk that the rates charged by the Company’s lenders will increase faster than the earnings and cash flow of credit availableits business, which has reduced profitability and is expected to consumers may becontinue to reduce profitability, adversely impacted by macroeconomic factors, including those relatedaffect its ability to service its debt, or resulting fromcause the COVID-19 pandemic, thatCompany to breach covenants contained in its Credit Agreement, which could materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial positioncondition and results of consumers, and as suppliers of credit adjust their lending criteria.operations.

In 2022, the average interest rate with respect to the Company’s credit facility significantly increased year-over-year, adversely affecting the Company’s profitability, operations and reported earnings-per-share.
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A reduction in the availability of, or increase in the cost of, credit to consumers generally or under the Company’s existing consumer credit programs has negatively impacted, and could continue to negatively impact, the Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

A significant percentage of the Company’s sales are made under consumer credit programs through third parties. The amount and cost of credit available to consumers may be adversely impacted by macroeconomic factors, including general economic conditions, consumer disposable income, fuel prices, recession and fears of recession, unemployment, war and fears of war, inclement weather, consumer debt levels, conditions in the housing market, increased interest rates, sales tax rates and rate increases, inflation, civil disturbances and terrorist activities, consumer confidence in future economic and political conditions, natural disasters, and consumer perceptions of personal wellbeing and security, health epidemics or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which could cause suppliers of credit to adjust their lending criteria and costs. These macroeconomic factors have, and may continue to, adversely impact the cost of credit which, in turn, has and may continue to negatively impact the Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

Synchrony Bank provides credit to ourthe Company’s customers through a private label credit card agreement that is currently scheduled to expire on December 31, 2023,2028, subject to earlier termination upon certain events. Synchrony Bank has discretion to control the content of financing offers to ourthe Company’s customers and to set minimum credit standards under which credit is extended to customers.

Reduction of credit availability due to changing economic conditions, including rising inflation, increased interest rates, changes in credit standards under ourthe Company’s private label credit card program or changes in regulatory requirements, or the termination of ourits agreement with Synchrony Bank, could harm ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and may continue to have, an adverse effect on the Company’s business and the Company’s financial results.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant volatility, uncertainty and economic, consumer, supply chain and workforce disruption. Beginning in 2020, the pandemic resulted in government restrictions, such as quarantines, travel advisories and the implementation of social distancing measures, leading to the closure of businesses and causing weakened economic conditions. In 2022, the Company’s financial performance continued to be adversely impacted by: (i) the disruptive flow of semiconductor chips which affected its ability to deliver products to its customers; (ii) incremental costs from labor and material inflation, and expediting costs resulting from current-period global supply chain shortages; (iii) record low consumer sentiment, and (iv) other negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and variants including Omicron. The Company recognizes that the long term macro-economic effects, such as the effect on the economy and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the supply chain, could again in the future have an adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial results.

The extent to which COVID-19 will impact the Company’s business and financial results during 2023 will depend on future developments, including the duration and continued spread of COVID-19, the effectiveness of vaccines against COVID-19 and new variants that may arise, and the possibility that resurgences may result in government restrictions being reimposed. Although most state and local governments have eased or lifted restrictions, it is possible that a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, particularly due to variants of COVID-19, could prompt a return to tighter restrictions in certain areas. For example, some of Sleep Number’s manufacturing partners’ facilities in China have been temporarily closed from time to time due to strict COVID-related lockdown requirements. If lockdowns or other pandemic-related restrictions in China are imposed, this could materially negatively impact the Company’s ability to source raw materials and product and transport goods in its supply chain. Such occurrences may have an adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial results.

Risks Related to Ourthe Company’s Reliance on Third Parties and Reliance on a Global Supply Chain

WeSleep Number has been, and could continue to be, vulnerable to shortages in supply of components necessary to manufacture ourits products due to ourits manufacturing processes which operate with minimal levels of inventory or due to global shortages of supply of electronic componentry or other materials, which, in turn, has and may
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continue to harm ourits ability to satisfy consumer demand and may adversely impact ourthe Company’s sales and profitability.

A significant percentage of ourthe Company’s products are assembled after we receiveit receives orders from customers utilizing manufacturing processes with minimal levels of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventories. Lead times for ordered components may vary significantly, and some components used to manufacture ourits products are provided on a sole source basis. We haveThe Company has experienced lengthened lead times throughout ourits supply chain as a result of supply chain constraints and material shortages that occurred in 2021, continued in 2022, and may continue in 2022. Our2023. The Company’s efforts to mitigate supply chain weaknesses may not be successful or may have unfavorable effects. For example, efforts to purchase raw materials in advance for product manufacturing has resulted in, and may continue to result in, increased storage costs or excess supply. In addition, with the increasing prevalence of and consumer demand for electronic products, along with COVID-19’s impact on the global supply chain over the past three years, the global supply of electronic componentry is increasinglyhas been strained, which has led to shortages in supply and increased prices, and has adversely affected, and we expect may continue to adversely affect, ourits operations, costs, production capacity, delivery timeframe, product development, sales, profitability, and financial results. Any shortageShortage of materials caused by any disruptiondisruptions or unavailability of supply or an increase in the demand for ourits products, has harmed and could continue to harm ourthe Company’s ability to satisfy customer demand, delay deliveries of ourits products to customers, lead to customer cancellations and returns, delay the development and launch of new products, orand increase ourits costs. Any such impacts or delays could adversely affect ourthe Company’s sales, customer satisfaction, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

We relyThe Company relies upon several key suppliers and third parties that are, in some instances, the only source of supply or services currently used by usthe Company for particular materials, components, products or services. A disruption in the supply or substantial increase in cost of any of these products or services has, and could continue to, harm ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

WeSleep Number currently obtainobtains all the materials and components used to produce ourits smart beds from outside sources including some that are located outside the United States. In several cases, including ourits air chambers, integrated non-adjustable foundations, adjustable foundations, various components for ourits Firmness Control and Smart Control systems, certain electronic componentry, certain foam formulations, as well as ourits fabrics and zippers, we obtainthe Company obtains these materials, components and products from suppliers who serve as the only source of supply, or who supply the vast majority of ourthe Company’s needs of the particular material, component or product. While we believethe Company believes that some of these materials, components and products, or suitable replacements, could be obtained from other sources in the event of a disruption or loss of supply, weit has not been able to, and in the future may not be able to, find alternative sources of supply or alternative sources of supply on comparable terms, quantities and timelines. If ourthe Company’s relationship with the primary supplier of ourits air chambers, adjustable foundations, or electronic components is terminated or significantly disrupted, wethe Company could have difficulty in replacing these sources since there are relatively few other suppliers presently capable of manufacturing these components and products. Constraints on the ability of certain of ourits suppliers to timely meet commitments, including in an environment of increased demand for consumer products and reduced labor during the COVID-19 pandemic, whichchallenges, has, and may continue to, adversely impact ourthe Company’s ability to meet ourits product demand, result in additional costs, or may otherwise adversely impact ourthe Company’s business, operations and financial results.

Similarly, we relythe Company relies on third parties to deliver some of ourits products to ourits facilities and customers on a timely and cost-effective basis. These third-party providers could be vulnerable to labor shortages,challenges, liquidity concerns, the impacts of COVID-19 or other pandemics,global health conditions, or other factors that may result in delays in deliveries or increased costs of deliveries. Any significant delay in deliveries to ourits customers could lead to increased cancellations or returns and cause usthe Company to lose sales
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or incur increased costs. Any increaseDelays in deliveries and increases in freight charges or other costs of deliveries has and could continue to harm ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

Fluctuations in commodity prices or availability or third-party logistics costs has resulted, and could continue to result, in an increase in component costs and/or delivery costs.

OurThe Company’s business is subject to significant increases or volatility in the prices of certain commodities, including but not limited to electronic componentry, fuel, oil, natural gas, rubber, cotton, plastic resin, corrugate, steel and chemical ingredients used to produce foam, as well as third-party logistic costs. Increases in prices of these commodities or logistics costs or other inflationary pressures have resulted, and may continue to result, in significant cost increases for ourthe Company’s raw materials and product components, as well as increases in the cost of delivering ourits products to our
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customers. To the extent we areThe Company has been, and may continue to be, unable to offset any such increased costs through value engineering and similar initiatives, or through price increases, ourand, as a result, the Company’s profitability, cash flows and financial condition have been, and may continue to be adversely impacted. If we choose to increase pricesPrice increases to offset the increased costs, ourhave, and may continue to, adversely impact the Company’s sales volumes could be adversely impacted.volumes.

OurThe Company’s business is subject to risks inherent in global sourcing activities.

OurSleep Number’s air chambers, certain electronic components, and some of ourits other components are manufactured outside the United States, and therefore are subject to risks associated with foreign sourcing of materials, including but not limited to:

Existing or potential duties, tariffs or quotas on certain types of goods that may be imported into the United States;
Political instability, unrest, geo-political turmoil, acts of terrorism, global conflicts or war (such as the current conflictwar in Ukraine), outbreaks of pandemics or contagious diseases, (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), shipping delays, foreign or domestic strikes, customs inspections, or other factors resulting in disruption in supply, transportation, trade, labor, or the availability of global contractors utilized in ourthe Company’s business operations;
Foreign currency fluctuations; and
Economic uncertainties, including inflation.

WeThe Company cannot predict whether the countries in which some of ourits components are manufactured, or may be manufactured in the future, or where we contractthe Company contracts for labor will be subject to new or additional trade restrictions imposed by the United States or other foreign governments, including the likelihood, type, or effect of any such restrictions. The United States government has implemented certain trade policies, including imposing tariffs on certain goods imported from China and other countries and imposing sanctions against Russia as a result of the war in Ukraine, and may take further actions with respect to these policies in the future. Additionally, although the Company does not have operations in Russia, Belarus, or Ukraine, have not had a material amount of sales into these countries, and have not been directly impacted by the war in Ukraine, some of the Company’s third-party suppliers have disclosed that they may source, directly or indirectly, a portion of their supply chain requirements of gold, tantalum, tin, tungsten, and birch plywood from Russia. These factors have, and could continue to, increase ourthe costs of doing business with foreign suppliers, lead to inadequate inventory levels or delays in shipping bedsproducts to our customers, which could harm ourthe Company’s sales, customer satisfaction, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

OurThe Company’s operations and those of ourits suppliers are located in various regions of the U.S. and across the globe, which subjects usthe Company to regional risks, such as adverse weather conditions and other natural or man-made disasters.

The locations where weSleep Number and ourits suppliers and global contractors operate have experienced, and may experience in the future, adverse regional events such as extreme weather conditions and other natural and man-made disasters, which could have a materialsignificant adverse effect on us, ourthe Company, its ability to source necessary materials, components and products, and ourits ability to develop, launch, sell and deliver ourits products to customers. Climate change may increase the frequency and severity of adverse weather conditions and other natural disasters. All regions of the U.S. and warmer climates globally may be particularly impacted by extreme weather, such as hurricanes, natural disasters, droughts, wildfires and rising sea levels. These events have disrupted, and may continue to, disrupt ourthe Company’s operations and ability to source components and products.

Risks Related to Ourthe Company’s Marketing Strategy and Execution of Total Retail Distribution Strategy

OurThe Company’s future growth and profitability depend upon the effectiveness and efficiency of ourits marketing programs.

We areThe Company is highly dependent on the effectiveness of ourits marketing messages and the efficiency of ourits advertising expenditures in generating consumer awareness, consideration and conversation leading to sales of ourits products. We continueSleep Number continues to evolve ourits marketing strategies, adjust ourits messages, and review the amount we spendit spends on advertising and
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where we spend it. Weit is spent. The Company may not always be successful in developing effective messages, as the consumer and competition change, or in achieving efficiency in ourits advertising expenditures.

We rely
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The Company relies in part upon third parties, such as social media influencers and athletes, to market ourits brand, and we are unable to fully control their efforts. Influencers and athletes with whom we maintainthe Company maintains a relationship could engage in behavior or use their platforms to communicate directly with ourSleep Number’s customers in a manner that reflects poorly on ourits brand, and these communications may be attributed to usthe Company or otherwise adversely affect us.the Company. It is not possible to prevent such behavior, and the precautions we takethe Company takes to prevent or detect this activity may not be effective.

Consumers are increasingly having digital experiences and interactions as a part of their shopping experience. As a result, ourthe Company’s future growth and profitability will depend in part on (i) the effectiveness and efficiency of ourthe Company’s online experience, including without limitation advertising and search marketing and optimization programs, in generating consumer awareness and sales of ourits products; (ii) ourthe Company’s ability to prevent confusion among consumers that can result from search engines that allow competitors to use ourits trademarks to direct consumers to competitors’ websites through confusing or misleading advertisements; (iii) ourits ability to prevent Internet publication of false or misleading information regarding ourits products or ourthe Company’s competitors’ products; (iv) reviews of ourSleep Number’s products; (v) the nature and tone of consumer sentiment, including those published online or elsewhere; and (vi) the stability of ourthe Company’s website. In recent periods, competitorCompetitor spending on digital marketing programs has increased,and may continue to increase, including without limitation from a number of direct-to-consumer, digital retailers and omnichannel retailers, which, in turn, has and may continue to increase the cost of basic search terms and the cost of ourCompany’s digital marketing programs.programs and online search terms.

If ourthe Company’s marketing messages are ineffective or ourits advertising expenditures and other marketing programs, including digital programs, are inefficient in creating awareness and consideration of ourits products and brand name, and in driving consumer traffic to ourthe Company’s website, call centers, or stores, ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition may be adversely impacted. In addition, if we arethe Company is not effective in preventing the publication of confusing, false or misleading information regarding ourits brand or ourits products, or if there is publication online or elsewhere of significant negative consumer sentiment regarding ourthe Company, brand or our products, our sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition may be adversely impacted.

OurThe Company’s future growth and profitability depend on ourits ability to execute ourits Total Retail distribution strategy.

The vast majority of ourthe Company’s sales occur through Total Retail, including ourits retail stores and our website. Total Retail represents ourthe Company’s largest opportunity for growth in sales and improvement in profitability. OurThe Company’s retail stores carry significant fixed costs. WeSleep Number also makemakes significant capital expenditures as weit open new stores and remodel or reposition existing stores. We areThe Company is highly dependent on ourits ability to maintain and increase sales per store to cover these fixed expenses, provide a return on ourits capital investments and improve ourthe Company operating margins.

Some of ourthe Company’s stores are mall-based. We dependThe Company depends on the continued popularity of malls as shopping destinations and the ability of mall anchor tenants and other attractions to generate customer traffic for ourits mall-based retail stores. Any decrease in mall traffic, including due to governmental recommendation or mandates related to COVID-19,increased online shopping, could adversely affect ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

OurThe Company’s Total Retail distribution strategy results in relatively few points of distribution, including 648670 retail stores in 50 U.S. states as of the end of 2021,2022, Online, Phone and Chat. Several of the mattress manufacturers and retailers with which we competethe Company competes have significantly more brick-and-mortar points of distribution than we do,it does, which makes usthe Company highly dependent on ourits ability to drive consumers to ourits points of distribution to gain market share.

OurThe Company’s longer-term Total Retail distribution strategy is also dependent on ourits ability to renew existing store leases and to secure suitable locations for new store openings, in each case on a cost-effective basis. WeThe Company may encounter higher than anticipated rents and other costs in connection with managing ourits retail store base. WeThe Company may also be unable to find or obtain suitable new locations or renew existing locations.

Failure to achieve and maintain a high level of product quality could negatively impact ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

OurThe Company’s products are highly differentiated from traditional innerspring mattresses and from viscoelastic and other foam mattresses, which have little or no technology and do not rely on electronics and air control systems. As a result, ourits
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beds may be susceptible to failures that do not exist with traditional or foam mattresses. Failure to achieve and maintain acceptable quality standards could impact consumer acceptance of ourits products or result in negative media and Internet reports or owner dissatisfaction that could negatively impact ourthe Company’s brand image and sales levels.

In addition, a decline in product quality could result in an increase in return rates and a corresponding decrease in sales, or an increase in product warranty claims in excess of ourthe Company’s warranty reserves. An unexpected increase in return rates or warranty claims could harm ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

As a consumer innovation Company with differentiated products, we facethe Company faces an inherent risk of exposure to product liability claims or regulatory actions if the use of ourits products is alleged to have resulted in personal injury or property damage. If any of ourthe Company’s products proves to be defective or non-compliant with applicable regulations such as the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission flammability standards, wethe Company may be required to recall or redesign such products. We haveThe Company has at times experienced increased returns and adverse impacts on sales, as well as product liability litigation, as a result of media reports related to the alleged propensity of ourit products to develop mold. WeThe Company may experience additional adverse impacts on sales and additional litigation if any similar media reports were to occur in the future. We maintainThe Company maintains insurance against some forms of product liability claims, but such coverage may not be applicable to, or adequate for, liabilities actually incurred. A successful claim brought against usthe Company outside of, or in excess of, available insurance coverage, or any claim or product recall that results in significant adverse publicity about us,the Company, may have a material adverse effect on ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

OurThe Company’s future growth and profitability depend in part on ourits ability to continue to improve and expand ourits product line and to successfully execute new product introductions.

As described in greater detail below, the bedding industry, as well as the market for sleep monitoring products, are both highly competitive, and ourthe Company’s ability to compete effectively and to profitably grow ourits market share depend in part on ourits ability to continue to improve and expand ourthe Company’s product line of adjustable firmness air beds, SleepIQ technology and related accessory products. We incurThe Company incurs significant research and development and other expenditures in the pursuit of improvements and additions to ourits product line. If these efforts do not result in meaningful product improvements or new product introductions, if we arethe Company is not able to gain widespread consumer acceptance of product improvements or new product introductions, or there are delays or production limitations with respect to ourits product improvements or new product introductions, ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition may be adversely affected. If the Company offers products or services in other countries, the Company’s business may be exposed to additional risks, such as additional and varied legal/regulatory requirements, complexity and cost to maintain operations in multiple countries, adapting and localizing products for enhanced market acceptance, ability to enforce intellectual property rights, tariffs and non-tariff barriers, fluctuation in and barriers to currency exchange, and political or social unrest, and economic instability. In addition, if any significant product improvements or new product introductions are not successful, delayed, or constrained ourthe Company’s reputation and brand image may be adversely affected.

OurThe Company’s intellectual property rights may not prevent others from using ourits technology or trademarks in connection with the sale of competitive products. We areThe Company is from time to time subject to claims that ourits products, processes or trademarks infringe intellectual property rights of others.

We ownThe Company owns various U.S. and foreign patents and patent applications related to certain elements of the design and function of ourthe Company’s beds, biosignal monitoring and related products. We ownThe Company owns numerous registered and unregistered trademarks and trademark applications, including in particular ourthe Sleep Number, Sleep Number 360, 360, Climate360 and SleepIQ trademarks, as well as other intellectual property rights, including trade secrets, trade dress and copyrights, which we believe haveit believes has significant value and areis important to the development, function, and marketing of ourits products. These intellectual property rights may not provide adequate protection against infringement or piracy, may not prevent competitors from developing and marketing products that are similar to or competitive with ourSleep Number beds, biosignal monitoring or other products, and may be costly and time-consuming to protect and enforce. OurThe Company’s patents are also subject to varying expiration dates. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries may not protect ourits intellectual property rights and confidential information to the same extent as the laws of the United States. If we arethe Company is unable to protect and enforce ourits intellectual property, wethe Company may be unable to prevent other companies from using ourthe Company’s technology or trademarks in connection with competitive products, which could adversely affect ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

We are
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The Company is from time to time subject to claims that ourits products, processes, advertising, or trademarks infringe the intellectual property rights of others. The defense of these claims, even if we are ultimately successful, may result in costly litigation, and if we arethe Company is not successful in ourits defense, weit could be subject to injunctions and liability for damages or royalty obligations, and ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition could be adversely affected.

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Risks Related to Ourthe Company’s Vertically Integrated Business

Significant competition could adversely affect ourthe Company’s business.

Because of the vertical integration of ourthe Company’s business model, ourits products and distribution face significant competition from both manufacturers of different types of mattresses and a variety of retailers. OurThe Company’s SleepIQ technology also faces significant competition from various manufacturers and retailers of sleep tracking and monitoring products.

The mattress industry is characterized by a high degree of concentration among the largest manufacturers of innerspring mattresses and foam mattresses and one dominant national mattress retailer. In recent years, numerous direct-to-consumer companies and low-cost importers have entered the market, offering “bed-in-a-box” or similar products primarily through online distribution directly to consumers though many now also partner with traditional mattress retailers. The emergence of these new competitors has increased the costs of search terms and digital advertising.

A variety of sleep tracking and monitoring products that compete with ourthe Company’s SleepIQ technology have been introduced by various manufacturers and retailers, both within and outside of the traditional mattress industry. This competition has and may continue to increase the costs of search terms and digital advertising and otherwise adversely affect the Company’s business.

Some of ourthe Company’s competitors have substantially greater financial, marketing and manufacturing resources and greater brand name recognition than we dothe Company does and sell products through broader and more established distribution touchpoints. OurThe Company’s national, exclusive distribution competes with other retailers who generally provide a wider selection of mattress alternatives than we offer.the Company offers. A number of these retailers also have more points of distribution, greater marketing resources, and greater brand name recognition than we do.the Company does.

These manufacturing and retailing competitors, or a combination of these competitors, or new entrants into the market, may compete aggressively and gain market share with existing or new products, and may pursue or expand their presence in the adjustable firmness air bed segment of the market as well as in the market for sleep tracking and monitoring products. We haveThe Company has limited ability to anticipate the timing and scale of new product introductions, advertising campaigns or new pricing strategies by ourits competitors, which could inhibit ourits ability to retain or increase market share, or to maintain ourthe Company’s profit margins.

If we arethe Company is unable to effectively compete with other manufacturers and retailers of mattress and sleep tracking and monitoring products, ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition may be adversely impacted.

Disruption to of ourthe Company’s manufacturing, distribution, logistics, home delivery, product development, and customer service operations could increase ourits costs of doing business or harm ourthe Company’s ability to satisfy customer demand, develop and launch new products, and service ourits products and customers.

We have two mainSleep Number has manufacturing plants which are located in Irmo, South Carolina and Salt Lake City, Utah, and a networkeach of severalwhich is combined with an assembly distribution centerscenter (ADC). The Company has six additional ADCs across the county. A significant percentagecountry. The eight ADCs leverage component inventory to pre-assemble 100% of our products are assembledsmart mattresses to fulfill ordersorder rather than stocking finished goods inventory in our plants, assembly distribution centers, or stores. We havegoods. The Company has home delivery operations and contractors that deliver ourits products to customers across the country as well as a bedding fulfillment center that ships bedding products to consumers via third-party services. OurThe product development and testing operations primarily occur in ourthe Company’s corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Sleep Number Labs facility in San Jose, California. OurSleep Number’s customer service operations are located in New Orleans, Louisiana and Minneapolis, Minnesota and we havethe Company has retail stores across the country. DisruptionWhile we can shift demand among our eight ADCs, disruption to any of thesethe ADCs or other operations, facilities, workforce, or ourthe Company’s nationwide logistics network could harm or delay ourits ability to satisfy customer demand, develop, test and launch new products, service ourits products and customers, and increase ourits costs. Such impacts and delays could adversely affect ourthe Company’s sales, customer satisfaction, profitability, cash flows and financial results.
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Risks Related to Legal Compliance and Legal Proceedings

OurThe Company’s business is subject to a wide variety of government laws and regulations. These laws and regulations, as well as any new or changed laws or regulations, could disrupt ourthe Company’s operations or increase ourits compliance costs. Failure to comply with such laws and regulations could have further adverse impacts on ourthe Company’s operations.

We areThe Company is subject to a wide variety of laws and regulations relating to the bedding industry or to various aspects of ourits business. Laws and regulations at the federal, state and local levels frequently change and wethe Company cannot always reasonably predict the impact from, or the ultimate cost of compliance with, future regulatory or administrative changes. Changes in
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law, the imposition of new or additional regulations or the enactment of any new or more stringent legislation that impacts employment and labor, trade, advertising and marketing practices, pricing, consumer credit offerings, “do not call/mail” requirements, text messaging requirements, product testing and safety, transportation and logistics, health care, tax, accounting, privacy and data security, health and safety or environmental issues, warranty disclosures, delivery timing requirements, accessibility requirements, among others, could require usthe Company to change the way we doit does business and could have a material adverse impact on ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition. New or different laws or regulations could increase direct compliance costs for usthe Company or may cause ourits vendors to raise the prices they charge usthe Company because of increased compliance costs. Further, the adoption of a multi-layered regulatory approach to any one of the state or federal laws or regulations to which we arethe Company is currently subject, particularly where the layers are in conflict, could require alteration of ourits manufacturing processes or operational parameters which may adversely impact ourthe Company’s business.

Legislative or regulatory changes that impact ourthe Company’s relationship with ourits workforce, such as minimum wage requirements or health insurance or other employee benefits mandates, could increase ourthe Company’s expenses and adversely affect ourits operations. While it is ourSleep Number’s policy and practice to comply with legal and regulatory requirements and ourits procedures and internal controls are designed to promote such compliance, wethe Company cannot assure that all of ourits operations will comply with all such legal and regulatory requirements. Further, laws and regulations change over time and wethe Company may be required to incur significant expenses and/or to modify ourits operations in order to ensure compliance. This could harm ourthe Company’s profitability or financial condition. If we areSleep Number is found to be in violation of any laws or regulations, weit could become subject to fines, penalties, damages or other sanctions as well as potential adverse publicity or litigation exposure. This could adversely impact ourthe Company’s business, reputation, sales, profitability, cash flows or financial condition.

OurThe Company’s ability to commercialize new products and innovations may be delayed or prevented by regulatory requirements.

As we workthe Company works to develop innovations with enhanced health capabilities, including possible capabilities of providing advanced monitoring and health risk evaluations, depending on the features that ultimately become commercially available, some features may require regulatory requirements or approvals beyond those that apply to ourSleep Number’s current products or features. These additional regulatory requirements or approvals may be prohibitively expensive or otherwise delay or prevent certain features, innovations, or product from being commercialized.

Pending or unforeseen litigation and the potential for adverse publicity associated with litigation could adversely impact ourthe Company’s business, reputation, financial results or financial condition.

We areThe Company is involved from time to time in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of ourits business, including primarily commercial, product liability, employment and intellectual property claims. WeThe Company currently dodoes not expect the outcome of any pending matters to have a material effect on ourthe Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Litigation, however, is inherently unpredictable, and it is possible that the ultimate outcome of one or more pending claims asserted against us,the Company, or claims that may be asserted in the future that we arethe Company is currently not aware of, or adverse publicity resulting from any such litigation, could adversely impact ourthe Company’s business, reputation, sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.
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Risks Related to Ourthe Company’s Information Systems and Cybersecurity

Information systems that contain confidential Company data, consumers’ personal information, and team members’ personal information may be subject to attacks by hackers or other cyber threats that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data, which could substantially disrupt ourthe Company’s business and could result in a breach of the data.

OurThe Company’s information systems and information systems of third-party vendors we useit uses to assist in the storage and management of information, including on-premise and cloud-based systems, containcontains personal information related to ourits customers and team members collected and maintained in the ordinary course of ourits business, such as credit card and demographic information of ourits customers, SleepIQ® data, including biometricbiosignal data (e.g., sleep, physiological) from ourSleep Number’s customer base and social security numbers, demographic information, and employment-related information of ourits team members. These information systems also contain confidential Company data regarding ourits business and innovations. OurThe Company’s use and dependence on ourits information systems has increased with amplified remote working duringsince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and additional data storage in cloud-based systems. While we maintainthe Company maintains, and require ourrequires the Company’s third-party vendors to maintain, security measures to protect this information, a breach of these security measures, such as through third-party
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action and attacks, team member error, access to ourits data and systems, malfeasance or otherwise, could compromise the security of ourthe Company’s data and customers’ and team members’ personal information. Like many other businesses, we haveSleep Number has and will likely continue to experience cyber-based attacks and incidents from time to time. As the techniques used to breach such security measures change frequently and may not be recognized until launched against a target, wethe Company may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventive measures. Any failure of ourthe Company’s systems and processes or ourits third-party vendors’ systems and processes to adequately protect ourits data or customer or team member personal information from exposure, theft or loss could adversely impact ourthe Company’s business, reputation, sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

Any maintenance, improvements or upgrades to information systems that may be required to meet the evolving needs of ourthe Company’s business and cybersecurity needs as well as existing and emerging regulatory requirements may be costly to implement, and may take longer or require greater resources than anticipated and may result in disruptions to ourits systems or business.

We dependThe Company depends on ourits information systems for many aspects of ourits business. Sleep Number has and may continue to have disruptions or outages to its information systems that negatively impact its business and systems. If ourthe Company’s information systems are disrupted in any material way, or maintenance, improvements or upgrades are required to meet the evolving needs of ourits business, cybersecurity needs, and existing and emerging regulatory requirements, wethe Company may be required to incur significant capital expenditures in the pursuit of improvements or upgrades to ourits information systems. These efforts may take longer and may require greater financial and other resources than anticipated, may cause distraction of key personnel, and may cause short-term disruptions or security vulnerabilities to ourthe Company’s existing systems and our business. Any of these outcomes could impair ourthe Company’s ability to achieve critical strategic initiatives and could adversely impact ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

Additionally, on February 9, 2022, the SEC proposed new rules related to cyber security risk management, which may increase the Company’s regulatory burden and cost of compliance related to cyber security threats. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the new rules, if adopted as proposed, but at this time, it cannot predict the costs of implementation or any potential adverse impacts resulting from the new rules.

Risks Related to Workforce

OurThe Company’s future growth and profitability depend in partdepends upon ourits ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel.

As a vertically integrated manufacturer and retailer, ourthe Company’s future growth and profitability will depend in part upon ourits ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel in a wide variety of areas to execute ourits growth strategy, including qualified management and executive personnel, retail sales professionals and managers, and manufacturing, home delivery and technical personnel. The current labor shortage,challenges, the world-wide trends of corporate resignations, COVID-19 or other economic factors may prevent us,the Company, and ourits suppliers and vendors, from successfully hiring and retaining
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qualified personnel. The failure to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel may hinder ourthe Company’s ability to execute ourits business strategy and growth initiatives and may adversely impact ourthe Company’s sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

Risks Related to Ourthe Company’s Stock

A substantial amount of ourthe Company’s stock is held by a small number of large investors and significant sales of ourits common stock by one or more of these holders could cause ourthe Company’s stock price to fall, which could cause investors to lose all or a portion of their investment in ourits stock.

As of December 31, 2021, we believe2022, the Company’s ten largest holders of common stock were institutional investors who held approximately 58%62% of ourthe outstanding shares of common stock in the aggregate, with BlackRock Fund Advisors being ourthe largest shareholder with approximately 14%16% of ourthe Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. These investors may sell their shares at any time for a variety of reasons, and such sales could depress the market price of ourthe Company’s common stock, which could cause investors to lose all or a portion of their investment in ourits stock. In addition, any such sales of ourthe Company’s common stock by these entities could also impair ourits ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities.

The Company’s stock price of our Company may fluctuate significantly in response to numerous factors such as: the overall performance of the equity markets and the economy as a whole; changes in the financial projections wethe Company or third parties may provide to the public or ourthe Company’s failure to meet these projections; actual or anticipated changes in ourits growth rate relative to that of ourits competitors; failure of securities analysts to maintain coverage of us,the Company, changes in financial estimates by any securities analysts who follow ourthe Company or ourits failure to meet these estimates or the expectations of
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investors; and sales of share of ourthe Company’s common stock by usSleep Number or ourits shareholders particularly sales by ourits directors, executive officers and significant shareholders or the perception that these sales could occur.

General Risks Related to Environmental, Social and Governance Matters

Increasing scrutinyThe Company’s priorities and evolving expectations from consumers, regulators, investors and other stakeholdersprogress with respect to our environmental, socialEnvironmental, Social and governance practicesGovernance (ESG) matters may expose it to numerous risks, including risks to its reputation and stock price, and may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks.the Company.

Companies are facing increasing scrutiny from consumers, regulators, investors and other stakeholders related to their environmental, social and governance (ESG)There has been an increased focus on the Company’s ESG practices and disclosures.within the general markets. Investor advocacy groups, investment funds and influential investors are also increasingly focused on these practices, especially as they relate to the environment, climate change, health and safety, supply chain management, diversity, equity and inclusion, labor conditions and human rights, both in ourits own operations and in ourthe Company’s supply chain. Increased ESG-related complianceSleep Number has established and plans to further establish priorities related to ESG matters. These priorities reflect the Company’s plans and aspirations and are not guarantees that it will be able to achieve them. The Company’s efforts to accomplish and accurately report its progress present numerous operational, reputational, financial, legal, and other risks, any of which could have a material adverse impact, including on the Company’s reputation, stock price, and results of operation. Sleep Number could also incur additional costs could result in material increasesand require additional resources to our overall operational costs.implement various ESG practices to make progress against its priorities and to monitor and track its performance with respect to such priorities.

The standards for tracking and reporting on ESG matters are relatively new, have not been formalized and continue to evolve. Collecting, measuring, and reporting ESG information and metrics can be difficult and time consuming. While we haveSleep Number has taken steps to evolve ourits ESG strategypriorities and related disclosures, including through implementing enhanced data collection methods and reporting certain data under recognized ESG reporting frameworks, ourthe Company’s ESG practices may not meet the standards of all ourits stakeholders and advocacy groups may campaign for further changes. AAdditionally, the Company’s selected disclosure framework or standards may need to be changed from time to time, which may result in a lack of consistent or meaningful comparative data from period to period. In addition, the Company’s interpretation of reporting frameworks or standards may differ from those of others and such frameworks or standards may change over time, any of which could result in significant revisions to the Company’s ESG priorities or reported progress.

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The Company’s ability to achieve any ESG-related objective is subject to numerous risks, many of which are outside of its control, including: the availability and cost of low-or non-carbon-based energy sources and technologies, evolving regulatory requirements affecting ESG standards or disclosures, the availability of vendors and suppliers that can meet its sustainability, diversity and other standards, and the availability of raw materials that meet and further the Company’s sustainability objectives. If its ESG practices do not meet evolving standards or the Company’s priorities, then the Company’s reputation, its ability to attract or retain employees and its competitiveness, including as an investment and business partner, could be negatively impacted. Furthermore, if Sleep Number’s competitors’ ESG performance is perceived to be better than the Company’s, potential or current customers and investors may elect to do business with its competitors instead, and the Company’s ability to attract or retain employees could be negatively impacted. The Company’s failure, or perceived failure, to adopt topursue or comply with regulatory requirementsfulfill its priorities and objectives or to respondsatisfy various reporting standards within the timelines the Company announces, or at all, could also expose the Company to investor or stakeholder expectationsgovernment enforcement actions and standards could negatively impact our business and reputation.private litigation.

Climate change and legal or regulatory responses may adversely affect ourthe Company’s business, operations and financial condition.

Climate change presents various near and long-term risks that may adversely impact ourthe Company’s business. The enactment of new laws and regulations to address or limit the effects of climate change, or changes to existing laws and regulations, could mandate more restrictive standards or require such changes on a more accelerated time frame. The consequences of climate change and the ensuing governmental regulations could disrupt ourthe Company’s operations or harm ourits ability to source necessary materials and components and manufacture ourits products, which may adversely affect ourthe Company’s financial condition. If public perception of ourSleep Number’s compliance with laws and regulations related to climate change is negative, it could adversely affect ourthe Company’s business, reputation and shareholder perception. Adverse publicity or climate-related litigation that impacts usthe Company could also have a negative impact on ourits business.

Extreme weather, natural disasters, power outages, or other unexpected events could result in physical damage to and complete or partial closure of one or more of ourthe Company’s manufacturing, distribution centers or other facilities or those of ourits suppliers, temporary or long-term disruption in ourits supply chain or logistics, disruption of or harm to the Company’s workforce and/or disruption of ourits ability to deliver products to customers. Current or future insurance arrangements may not provide protection for costs that may arise from such events, particularly if such events are catastrophic in nature or if multiple such events occur. Climate change may also subject ourthe Company’s business to significant increases or volatility in the prices of certain commodities, including but not limited to electronic componentry, fuel, oil, natural gas, rubber, cotton, plastic resin, corrugate, plywood, steel and chemical ingredients used to produce foam, as well as third-party logistic costs. Further, the long-term effects of climate change on general economic conditions and ourthe Company’s industry in particular are unclear, and changes in the supply, demand, or available sources of energy and the regulatory and other costs associated with energy production and delivery may affect the availability or cost of goods and services, including natural resources, necessary to run ourits business. Any long-term disruption in ourthe Company’s ability to service ourits customers from one or more manufacturing, distribution centers or other facilities could have an adverse effect on ourthe Company’s operations.

New climate disclosure rules, if adopted by the SEC, may increase the Company’s costs and litigation risks, which would materially and adversely affect its future results of operations and financial condition.

During fiscal 2022, the SEC proposed new climate disclosure rules, which if adopted, would require new climate-related disclosures in SEC filings, including certain climate-related metrics and greenhouse gas emissions data, information about climate-related targets and goals, transition plans, if any, and extensive attestation requirements. In addition to requiring filers to quantify and disclose direct emissions data, the new rules also would require disclosure of climate impact arising from the operations and uses by the filer’s business partners and contractors and end-users of the filer’s products and/or services. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the new rules, if adopted as proposed, but at this time, it cannot predict the costs of implementation or any potential adverse impacts resulting from the new rules. However, Sleep Number may incur increased costs relating to the assessment and disclosure of climate-related risks and increased litigation risks related to disclosures made pursuant to the new rules, either of which could materially and adversely affect the Company’s future results of operations and financial condition.
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General Risks

The timing and amount of the Company’s share repurchases is subject to a number of uncertainties.

The Company’s Board has authorized management to repurchase up to $600 million worth of shares, and as of December 31, 2022, the remaining authorization under that program was $348 million. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act) imposes a non-deductible 1% excise tax on net repurchases of shares, with some exceptions. The excise tax will be imposed on transactions that occur after December 31, 2022. The imposition of the excise tax will increase the cost to the Company of making repurchases and may cause it to reduce the number of shares repurchased.

Other factors that may influence the Company’s decision to utilize, limit, suspend or delay future share repurchases include market conditions, the trading price of its common stock, the nature and magnitude of other investment opportunities available to the Company from time to time, and the amount of available cash.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Retail Locations

WeSleep Number currently leaseleases all of ourits existing retail store locations and expectexpects that ourits policy of leasing stores, rather than owning stores, will continue. We lease ourThe Company leases its retail stores under operating leases which, in addition to the minimum lease payments, may require payment of a proportionate share of the real estate taxes and certain building operating expenses. OurThe Company retail store leases generally provide for an initial lease term of five to 10 years. In addition, ourthe mall-based retail store leases may require payment of contingent rent based on net sales in excess of certain thresholds. Certain retail store leases may contain options to extend the term of the original lease.

The following table summarizes the geographic locations of our 648Sleep Number’s 670 retail stores as of January 1,December 31, 2022:
Retail
Stores
 Retail
Stores
 Retail
Stores
Retail
Stores
 Retail
Stores
 Retail
Stores
AlabamaAlabama11 Louisiana11 Ohio22 Alabama11 KentuckyNorth Dakota
AlaskaAlaskaMaineOklahomaAlaskaLouisiana11 Ohio22 
ArizonaArizona13 Maryland15 OregonArizona13 MaineOklahoma
ArkansasArkansasMassachusetts11 Pennsylvania26 ArkansasMaryland17 Oregon
CaliforniaCalifornia71 Michigan19 Rhode IslandCalifornia74 Massachusetts12 Pennsylvania28 
ColoradoColorado15 Minnesota17 South Carolina10 Colorado15 Michigan20 Rhode Island
ConnecticutConnecticutMississippiSouth DakotaConnecticutMinnesota16 South Carolina10 
DelawareDelawareMissouri12 Tennessee17 DelawareMississippiSouth Dakota
District of ColumbiaDistrict of ColumbiaMissouri13 Tennessee17 
FloridaFlorida45 MontanaTexas61 Florida45 MontanaTexas61 
GeorgiaGeorgia23 NebraskaUtahGeorgia25 NebraskaUtah
HawaiiHawaiiNevadaVermontHawaiiNevadaVermont
IdahoIdahoNew HampshireVirginia19 IdahoNew HampshireVirginia21 
IllinoisIllinois24 New Jersey13 Washington17 Illinois25 New Jersey15 Washington18 
IndianaIndiana12 New MexicoWest VirginiaIndiana13 New MexicoWest Virginia
IowaIowaNew York24 Wisconsin11 IowaNew York24 Wisconsin11 
KansasKansasNorth Carolina21 WyomingKansasNorth Carolina21 Wyoming
KentuckyNorth DakotaTotal648 
Total670 
Manufacturing, Distribution and Headquarters
We lease ourThe Company leases its 238,000 square-foot corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. The lease term commenced in November 2017 and runs through October 2032. The lease includes three five-year renewal options.
We leaseThe Company leases two manufacturing facilities, in Irmo,each of which is combined with an assembly distribution center, (Irmo, SC and Salt Lake City, UTUT) of approximately 151,000 square feet and approximately 101,000 square feet, respectively. The Irmo facility lease runs through June 2026, with two five-year renewal options. The Salt Lake City facility lease runs through July 2025, with one five-year renewal option.
We have fiveThe Company has six additional assembly distribution centers and four other distribution-related facilities located in Brooklyn Park, MN; Redlands,(Ontario, CA; Dallas, TX; Tampa, FL; Baltimore, MD; Minneapolis, MN; Cincinnati, OH; Baltimore, MD; Salt Lake City, UT and Irmo, SC,Dallas, TX), with a total square footage of approximately 1.0 million700,000 square feet and lease terms ending in July 2023October 2025 through July 2031.May 2032. The leases include one or two, three- to five-year option renewals. The Company also operates a bedding fulfillment center at the same location as its Cincinnati, OH assemble distribution center.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

OurThe Company’s legal proceedings are discussed in Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies, Legal Proceedings, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.
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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

OurSleep Number’s common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Global Select Market) under the symbol “SNBR.” As of January 29, 2022,28, 2023, there were approximately 192187 holders of record of ourSleep Number common stock.

We areThe Company is not restricted from paying cash dividends under ourthe Credit Agreement so long as we areit is not in default under the Credit Agreement, ourits leverage ratio (as defined in ourthe Credit Agreement) after giving effect to such restricted payments (as defined in ourthe Credit Agreement) would not exceed 3.75:1.00 and no default or event of default (as defined in ourthe Credit Agreement) would result therefrom. However, we haveAt December 31, 2022, the Company exceeded the 3.75:1:00 leverage ratio. Sleep Number has not historically paid, and havehas no current plans to pay, cash dividends on ourthe Company’s common stock.

Information concerning share repurchases completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal 20212022 is set forth below:
Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased(1)(2)
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs(1)
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs(3)
October 3, 2021 through October 30, 2021609 $86.60 — $402,939,000 
October 31, 2021 through November 27, 2021785 $81.41 — 402,939,000 
November 28, 2021 through January 1, 2022223 $77.47 — 402,939,000 
Total1,617 $82.82 — $402,939,000 
Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased(1)(2)
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs(1)
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs(3)
October 2, 2022 through October 29, 2022— — $348,071,000 
October 30, 2022 through November 26, 2022848 $33.82 — 348,071,000 
November 27, 2022 through December 31, 2022682 $27.24 — 348,071,000 
Total1,530 $30.89 — $348,071,000 
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(1)WeSleep Number did not repurchase any shares during the three months ended January 1,December 31, 2022 under ourits Board-approved $600 million share repurchase program (effective April 4, 2021).
(2)In connection with the vesting of employee restricted stock grants, wethe Company repurchased 1,6171,530 shares of ourits common stock at a cost of $0.1 million$47 thousand during the three months ended January 1,December 31, 2022.
(3)There is no expiration date governing the period over which wethe Company can repurchase shares under ourits Board-approved share repurchase program. Any repurchased shares are constructively retired and returned to an unissued status.
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Comparative Stock Performance
The graph below compares the total cumulative shareholder return on ourSleep Number’s common stock over the last five years to the total cumulative return on the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) 400 Specialty Stores Index and The Nasdaq Stock Market (U.S.) Index assuming a $100 investment made on December 31, 2016.30, 2017. Each of the three measures of cumulative total return assumes reinvestment of dividends. The stock performance shown on the graph below is not necessarily indicative of future price performance. The information contained in this “Comparative Stock Performance” section shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or “filed” or incorporated by reference in future filings with the SEC, or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that wethe Company specifically requestrequests that it be treated as soliciting material or incorporate it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
snbr-20220101_g1.jpgsnbr-20221231_g1.jpg
12/31/1612/30/1712/29/1812/28/1901/02/2101/01/22 12/30/1712/29/1812/28/1901/02/2101/01/2212/31/22
Sleep Number CorporationSleep Number Corporation$100 $166 $142 $219 $362 $339 Sleep Number Corporation$100 $85 $132 $218 $204 $69 
S&P 400 Specialty Stores IndexS&P 400 Specialty Stores Index100 78 71 80 96 139 S&P 400 Specialty Stores Index$100 $92 $104 $124 $180 $168 
The Nasdaq Stock Market (U.S.) IndexThe Nasdaq Stock Market (U.S.) Index100 130 125 171 248 304 The Nasdaq Stock Market (U.S.) Index$100 $96 $132 $192 $234 $157 
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(in thousands, except per share and selected operating data, unless otherwise indicated)
The Consolidated Statements of Operations Data and Consolidated Balance Sheet Data presented below have been derived from ourSleep Number’s Consolidated Financial Statements and should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and ourthe Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Year Year
2021
2020(1)
201920182017 20222021
2020(1)
20192018
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:
Net salesNet sales$2,184,949 $1,856,555 $1,698,352 $1,531,575 $1,444,497 Net sales$2,114,297 $2,184,949 $1,856,555 $1,698,352 $1,531,575 
Gross profitGross profit1,318,847 1,156,000 1,051,923 927,961 897,347 Gross profit1,202,296 1,318,847 1,156,000 1,051,923 927,961 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Sales and marketingSales and marketing905,359 771,195 766,922 687,380 650,357 Sales and marketing919,629 905,359 771,195 766,922 687,380 
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative161,412 158,999 137,956 119,378 127,269 General and administrative153,266 161,412 158,999 137,956 119,378 
Research and developmentResearch and development58,540 40,910 34,950 28,775 27,806 Research and development61,521 58,540 40,910 34,950 28,775 
Operating incomeOperating income193,536 184,896 112,095 92,428 91,915 Operating income67,880 193,536 184,896 112,095 92,428 
Net incomeNet income$153,746 $139,189 $81,845 $69,539 $65,077 Net income$36,610 $153,746 $139,189 $81,845 $69,539 
Net income per share:Net income per share:Net income per share:
BasicBasic$6.40 $5.03 $2.78 $1.97 $1.58 Basic$1.63 $6.40 $5.03 $2.78 $1.97 
DilutedDiluted$6.16 $4.90 $2.70 $1.92 $1.55 Diluted$1.60 $6.16 $4.90 $2.70 $1.92 
Shares used in calculation of net income per share:Shares used in calculation of net income per share:Shares used in calculation of net income per share:
BasicBasic24,038 27,665 29,472 35,256 41,212 Basic22,396 24,038 27,665 29,472 35,256 
DilutedDiluted24,947 28,428 30,355 36,165 42,085 Diluted22,852 24,947 28,428 30,355 36,165 
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$2,389 $4,243 $1,593 $1,612 $3,651 Cash and cash equivalents$1,792 $2,389 $4,243 $1,593 $1,612 
Total assets(2)
Total assets(2)
919,540 800,136 806,043 470,138 471,834 
Total assets(2)
953,936 919,540 800,136 806,043 470,138 
Borrowings under revolving credit facilityBorrowings under revolving credit facility382,500 244,200 231,000 199,600 24,500 Borrowings under revolving credit facility459,600 382,500 244,200 231,000 199,600 
Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity(424,953)(223,978)(159,431)(109,550)89,156 
Total shareholders’ deficitTotal shareholders’ deficit(438,177)(424,953)(223,978)(159,431)(109,550)
Selected Operating Data:Selected Operating Data:Selected Operating Data:
Stores open at period-endStores open at period-end648 602 611 579 556 Stores open at period-end670 648 602 611 579 
Stores opened during periodStores opened during period77 30 59 53 36 Stores opened during period49 77 30 59 53 
Stores closed during periodStores closed during period31 39 27 30 20 Stores closed during period27 31 39 27 30 
Average sales per store (000’s)(3)
Average sales per store (000’s)(3)
$3,600 $3,052 $2,877 $2,707 $2,618 
Average sales per store (000’s)(3)
$3,281 $3,600 $3,052 $2,877 $2,707 
Percentage of stores with > $2 million in net sales(4)
Percentage of stores with > $2 million in net sales(4)
84 %67 %70 %65 %61 %
Percentage of stores with > $2 million in net sales(4)
76 %84 %67 %70 %65 %
Percentage of stores with > $3 million in net sales(4)
Percentage of stores with > $3 million in net sales(4)
48 %29 %30 %25 %22 %
Percentage of stores with > $3 million in net sales(4)
36 %48 %29 %30 %25 %
Average revenue per mattress unit - Total Retail(5)
Average revenue per mattress unit - Total Retail(5)
$5,102 $4,856 $4,865 $4,482 $4,283 
Average revenue per mattress unit - Total Retail(5)
$5,403 $5,102 $4,856 $4,865 $4,482 
Total Retail comparable-sales increase(6)
17 %%%%%
Total Retail comparable-sales change(6)
Total Retail comparable-sales change(6)
(6 %)17 %%%%
Total retail square footage (at period-end) (000’s)Total retail square footage (at period-end) (000’s)1,948 1,762 1,749 1,598 1,489 Total retail square footage (at period-end) (000’s)2,053 1,948 1,762 1,749 1,598 
Average square footage per store open during period(4)
Average square footage per store open during period(4)
3,006 2,926 2,802 2,725 2,647 
Average square footage per store open during period(4)
3,036 3,006 2,926 2,802 2,725 
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Year Year
2021
2020(1)
201920182017 20222021
2020(1)
20192018
Average sales per square foot(3)
Average sales per square foot(3)
$1,212 $1,051 $1,034 $998 $995 
Average sales per square foot(3)
$1,081 $1,212 $1,051 $1,034 $998 
Average store age (in months at period-end)Average store age (in months at period-end)91 97 94 95 97 Average store age (in months at period-end)91 91 97 94 95 
Earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA)(7)
Earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA)(7)
$276,701 $267,891 $190,351 $165,588 $169,097 
Earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA)(7)
$148,024 $276,701 $267,891 $190,351 $165,588 
Free cash flows(7)
Free cash flows(7)
$233,110 $242,561 $129,921 $86,025 $112,778 
Free cash flows(7)
$(33,316)$233,110 $242,561 $129,921 $86,025 
Return on invested capital (ROIC)(7)
27.6 %25.0 %17.8 %16.0 %14.3 %
Adjusted return on invested capital (Adjusted ROIC)(7)
Adjusted return on invested capital (Adjusted ROIC)(7)
17.6 %47.2 %39.9 %24.4 %NA
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(1)Fiscal year 2020 had 53 weeks. All other fiscal years presented had 52 weeks.
(2)On December 30, 2018, wethe Company adopted ASC Topic 842, Leases, on a modified-retrospective basis. Comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the standards in effect for those periods.
(3)Trailing-twelve months Total Retail comparable sales per store open at least one year.
(4)For stores open during the entire period indicated (excludes Online, Phone and Chat sales).
(5)Represents Total Retail net sales divided by Total Retail smart bed units.
(6)Stores are included in the comparable sales calculation in the 13th full month of operation. Stores that have been remodeled or repositioned within the same shopping center remain in the comparable-store base. The number of comparable stores used to calculate such data was 608, 568, 567, 539 and 524 and 512 for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, respectively. Fiscal 2020 included 53 weeks, as compared to 52 weeks for the other periods presented. Comparable sales have been adjusted and reported as if all years had the same number of weeks.
(7)These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or preferable to, GAAP financial data. However, we arethe Company is providing this information as we believeit believes it facilitates annual and year-over-year comparisons for investors and financial analysts. See pages 3136 and 3237 for the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the appropriate GAAP measures.

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Non-GAAP Data Reconciliations

Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA)

We defineThe Company defines earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) as net income plus: income tax expense, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and asset impairments. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is a useful indicator of ourthe Company’s financial performance and ourits ability to generate cash from operating activities. OurThe Company’s definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled definitions used by other companies. The table below reconciles Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, to the comparable GAAP financial measure.

OurThe Company’s Adjusted EBITDA calculations are as follows (in thousands):
Year Year
20212020201920182017 20222021202020192018
Net incomeNet income$153,746 $139,189 $81,845 $69,539 $65,077 Net income$36,610 $153,746 $139,189 $81,845 $69,539 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense33,545 36,783 18,663 16,982 25,961 Income tax expense12,285 33,545 36,783 18,663 16,982 
Interest expenseInterest expense6,245 9,021 11,591 5,911 975 Interest expense18,985 6,245 9,021 11,591 5,911 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization59,779 60,783 61,410 61,648 61,077 Depreciation and amortization66,626 59,779 60,783 61,410 61,648 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation23,214 21,813 16,657 11,412 15,763 Stock-based compensation13,223 23,214 21,813 16,657 11,412 
Asset impairmentsAsset impairments172 302 185 96 244 Asset impairments295 172 302 185 96 
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA$276,701 $267,891 $190,351 $165,588 $169,097 Adjusted EBITDA$148,024 $276,701 $267,891 $190,351 $165,588 

Free Cash Flow

OurThe Company’s “free cash flow” data is considered a non-GAAP financial measure and is not in accordance with, or preferable to, “net cash provided by operations,” or GAAP financial data. However, we arethe Company is providing this information as weit believe it facilitates analysis for investors and financial analysts.

The following table summarizes ourthe Company’s free cash flow calculations (in thousands):
Year Year
20212020201920182017 20222021202020192018
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$300,010 $279,661 $189,160 $131,540 $172,607 Net cash provided by operating activities$36,138 $300,010 $279,661 $189,160 $131,540 
Subtract: Purchases of property and equipmentSubtract: Purchases of property and equipment(66,900)(37,100)(59,239)(45,515)(59,829)Subtract: Purchases of property and equipment(69,454)(66,900)(37,100)(59,239)(45,515)
Free cash flowFree cash flow$233,110 $242,561 $129,921 $86,025 $112,778 Free cash flow$(33,316)$233,110 $242,561 $129,921 $86,025 

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Non-GAAP Data Reconciliations (continued)

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)(Adjusted ROIC)

Adjusted ROIC is a financial measure we usethe Company uses to determine how efficiently we deploy ourit deploys its capital. It quantifies the return we earnthe Company earns on ourits adjusted invested capital. Management believes Adjusted ROIC is also a useful metric for investors and financial analysts. We computeThe Company computes Adjusted ROIC as outlined below. OurIts definition and calculation of Adjusted ROIC may not be comparable to similarly titled definitions and calculations used by other companies.

The tables below reconcile adjusted net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)(Adjusted NOPAT) and total adjusted invested capital, which are non-GAAP financial measures, to the comparable GAAP financial measures (in thousands):
 Year
 20212020201920182017
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) 
Operating income$193,536 $184,896 $112,095 $92,428 $91,915 
Add: Rent expense(1)
101,679 91,458 87,835 79,390 74,019 
Add: Interest income— 97 97 
Less: Depreciation on capitalized operating leases(2)
(25,592)(24,001)(22,358)(20,392)(18,865)
Less: Income taxes(3)
(65,216)(59,387)(42,592)(36,444)(48,970)
NOPAT$204,407 $193,063 $134,983 $114,986 $98,196 
Average invested capital
Total (deficit) equity$(424,953)$(223,978)$(159,431)$(109,550)$89,156 
Add: Long-term debt(4)
383,037 244,849 231,756 200,458 — 
Add: Capitalized operating lease obligations(5)
813,432 731,664 702,680 635,120 592,152 
Total invested capital at end of period$771,516 $752,535 $775,005 $726,028 $681,308 
Average invested capital(6)
$739,873 $773,413 $757,361 $719,055 $686,436 
Return on invested capital (ROIC)(7)
27.6 %25.0 %17.8 %16.0 %14.3 %
 Year
 2022202120202019
Adjusted net operating profit after taxes (Adjusted NOPAT) 
Operating income$67,880 $193,536 $184,896 $112,095 
Add: Operating lease interest(1)
25,912 24,763 24,966 25,635 
Add: Interest income— — 97 
Less: Income taxes(2)
(23,542)(52,807)(49,391)(33,036)
Adjusted NOPAT$70,250 $165,492 $160,568 $104,697 
Average adjusted invested capital
Total deficit$(438,177)$(424,953)$(223,978)$(159,431)
Add: Long-term debt(3)
460,020 383,037 244,849 231,756 
Add: Operating lease obligations(4)
436,412 408,552 345,161 357,651 
Total adjusted invested capital at end of period$458,255 $366,636 $366,032 $429,976 
Average adjusted invested capital(5)
$400,038 $350,597 $402,647 $429,751 
Adjusted return on invested capital (Adjusted ROIC)(6)
17.6 %47.2 %39.9 %24.4 %
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(1) RentRepresents the interest expense is added back to operating income to showcomponent of lease expense included in the impact of owning versus leasing the related assets.Company’s financial statements under ASC 842.
(2)Depreciation is based on the average of the last five fiscal quarters’ ending capitalized operating lease obligations (see note 5) for the respective reporting periods with an assumed thirty-year useful life. This life assumption is based on our long-term participation in given markets though specific retail location lease commitments are generally five to 10 years at inception. This is subtracted from operating income to illustrate the impact of owning versus leasing the related assets.
(3)Reflects annual effective income tax rates, before discrete adjustments, of 25.1%, 24.2%, 23.5%, and 24.0%, 24.1% and 33.3% for 2022, 2021, 2020 2019, 2018 and 2017,2019, respectively.
(4)(3)Long-term debt includes existing finance lease liabilities.
(5)(4)A multiple of eight times annual rent expense is used as an estimate for capitalizing our Reflects operating lease obligations. The methodology utilized aligns withliabilities included in the methodology of a nationally recognized credit rating agency.Company’s financial statements under ASC 842.
(6)(5)Average adjusted invested capital represents the average of the last five fiscal quarters’ ending adjusted invested capital balances.
(7)(6) Adjusted ROIC equals Adjusted NOPAT divided by average adjusted invested capital. We have not included Adjusted ROIC for 2018 as ASC 842 was adopted in 2019.

Note - Our– The Company’s Adjusted ROIC calculation and data are considered non-GAAP financial measures and are not in accordance with, or preferable to, GAAP financial data. However, we arethe Company is providing this information as we believeit believes it facilitates analysis of the Company’s financial performance by investors and financial analysts. The Company updated its Adjusted ROIC calculation for the reporting period ended December 31, 2022 to reflect adjustments consistent with ASC 842, Leases. All previous periods reported since the adoption of ASC 842 in fiscal year 2019 have been updated to reflect this calculation.

GAAP - generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

The discussion in this Annual Report contains certain forward-looking statements that relate to future plans, events, financial results or performance. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential,” “continue” or the negative of these or similar terms. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from ourthe Company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, among others:

Current and future general and industry economic trendsconditions and consumer confidence;sentiment;
Risks inherentIncreases in outbreaksinterest rates, which have increased the cost of pandemics or contagious disease, includingservicing the COVID-19 pandemic;
Risks inherent in global sourcing activities, including tariffs, outbreaks of pandemics or contagious diseases, strikes and the potential for shortages in supply or disruption or delay of production and delivery of materials and products in our supply chain;
Risks of disruption in the operation of any of our manufacturing, distribution, logistics, home delivery, product development, or customer service facilities or operations;
Our manufacturing processes with minimal levels of inventory, which may leave us vulnerable to shortages in supply;
Our dependence on significant suppliers and third parties and our ability to maintain relationships with key suppliers or third parties, including several sole-source suppliers or service providers;
Rising commodity costs and other inflationary pressures;
The effectiveness of our marketing messages;
The efficiency of our advertising and promotional efforts;
Our ability to execute our Total Retail distribution strategy;
Our ability to achieve and maintain acceptable levels of product and service quality, and acceptable product return and warranty claims rates;
Our ability to continue to improve and expand our product line, and consumer acceptance of our products, product quality, innovation and brand image;
Industry competition, the emergence of additional competitive products and the adequacy of our intellectual property rights to protect our products and brand from competitive or infringing activities;
Claims that our products, processes, advertising, or trademarks infringe the intellectual property rights of others;Company’s indebtedness;
Availability of attractive and cost-effective consumer credit options;
IncreasingOperating with minimal levels of inventory, which may leave the Company vulnerable to supply shortages;
Sleep Number’s dependence on, and ability to maintain strong working relationships with, key suppliers and third parties;
Rising commodity costs or third-party logistics costs and other inflationary pressures;
Risks inherent in global-sourcing activities, including tariffs, geo-political turmoil, war, strikes, labor challenges, government-mandated work closures, outbreaks of pandemics or contagious diseases, and resulting supply shortages and production and delivery delays and disruptions;
Risks of disruption due to health epidemics or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic;
Regional risks related to having global operations and suppliers, including climate and other disasters;
The effectiveness of the Company’s marketing strategy and promotional efforts;
The execution of Sleep Number’s Total Retail distribution strategy;
Ability to achieve and maintain high levels of product quality;
Ability to improve and expand Sleep Number’s product line and execute successful new product introductions;
Ability to prevent third parties from using the Company’s technology or trademarks, and the adequacy of its intellectual property rights to protect its products and brand;
Ability to compete;
Risks of disruption in the operation of any of the Company’s main manufacturing, distribution, logistics, home delivery, product development or customer service operations;
The Company’s ability to comply with existing and changing government regulation;
Pending or unforeseen litigation and the potential for associated adverse publicity associated with litigation;publicity;
The adequacy of ourthe Company’s and third-party information systems to meet the evolving needs of our business and existing and evolving risks and regulatory standards applicable to data privacy and security;
The costs and potential disruptions to our business related to upgrading or maintaining our informationthese systems;
The vulnerability of our and third-party information systemsCompany’s ability to attacks by hackers or otherwithstand cyber threats that could compromise the security of ourits systems, result in a data breach or disrupt our business;business disruption;
Environmental risks, including increasing environmental regulation and the broader impacts of climate change such as from weather-related events; and
OurSleep Number’s ability, and the ability of ourits suppliers and vendors, to attract, retain and motivate qualified management, executivepersonnel;
The volatility of Sleep Number stock;
Environmental, social and other key team members,governance (ESG) risks, including qualified retail sales professionalsincreasing regulation and managers.stakeholder expectations; and
The Company’s ability to adapt to climate change and readiness for legal or regulatory responses thereto.
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Additional information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties is contained under the caption “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended to provide a reader of ourthe Company’s consolidated financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management on ourits financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect ourits future results. OurThe Company’s MD&A is presented in the following sections:

Overview
Results of Operations
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Overview

Business Overview

At Sleep Number is a wellness technology company. With a purpose to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep, the Company – along with its more than 5,000 passionate team members – are dedicated to improving lives and committed to lifelong relationships with Smart Sleepers. Over 14 million people have had their lives improved by Sleep Number‘s award-winning sleep innovations and are experiencing the physical, mental and emotional benefits of life-changing sleep performance. The Company’s proprietary smart beds combine the physical and digital worlds, integrating exceptional sleep with a highly advanced digital technology platform. This means only Sleep Number can provide a dynamic, adjustable and adaptive sleep experience that effortlessly responds to the needs of each sleeper. The Company’s millions of Smart Sleepers benefit from their smart bed changing with them, over time; it is unique, like they are.

The Company’s differentiated business model is guided by our purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. We are committedSleep Number partners with world-leading sleep and health institutions to leveragingbring the power of 18 billion hours of longitudinal sleep anddata to sleep science to improve lives and create a healthier, kinder, more inclusive world.research. The Company’s retail experience meets its consumers whenever and wherever they choose – through online and in-store touchpoints. And because our more than 5,500Sleep Number’s 5,000 mission-driven team members are dedicated to our mission as well as the disciplined execution of ourpassionately deliver individualized sleep experiences for everyone.

Through investments in its consumer innovation strategy and vertically integrated business model, and differentiated strategy, Sleep Number strengthens its competitive advantages and creates a digital flywheel for sustainable growth, driving consumer demand and performance. The Company is at the forefront of sleep innovation. As the exclusive designer, manufacturer, marketer, retailer and servicer of Sleep Number 360 smart beds and SleepIQ technology, Sleep Number is uniquely equippedcommitted to offer the life-changing benefit of high-quality, individualized sleep solutions and services. To date, we have improved almost 14 million lives.delivering superior stakeholder value creation over time.

With our enterprise-wideThrough investments in innovation, technology, logistics, marketing and customer service, Sleep Number has created a highly relevant, competitively advantaged strategy and has become a beloved brand built on a foundation of individuality and wellbeing. Together with our expertise in sleep research, commitment to data science and analytics, and deep understanding of consumers – including structural shifts in their behavior that we have anticipated since the 2012 inception of ourits consumer innovation strategy and which were acceleratedvertically integrated business model, Sleep Number strengthens its competitive advantages and creates a digital flywheel for sustainable growth, driving consumer demand and performance.

The Company generates revenue by the global pandemic – we are driving profitable growthmarketing and deliveringselling its innovations directly to new and existing customers through its vertically integrated, exclusive, direct-to-consumer retail touch points including Stores, Online, Phone, and Chat (Total Retail). Sleep Number is committed to creating long-term superior value for all our stakeholders.

COVID-19 Pandemic — Impact on our Business

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March 2020, government restrictions resulted in the temporary closure of most of our retail stores, with 47% of our stores closed on average during the second quarter of 2020. While prioritizing the safety of our team, serving our customers and ensuring business continuity, we swiftly took decisive actions to strengthen our liquidity, cash flows and financial position, and mitigate the future impact on our operations and financial performance. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic challenges, we continue to design, manufacture, sell and service Sleep Number products, invest in our business, develop and launch new products, and deliver innovative customer solutions.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our 2020 and 2021 financial performance. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic mainly impacted our second-quarter financial performance,stakeholders as we generated strong demand and financial performance during the full-year of 2020. In 2021 we continued to generate strong demand; however, our financial performance was impacted by: (i) global supply constraints which affected our ability to deliver products to our customers; and (ii) incremental costs from labor and material inflation, and expediting costs resulting from current-period supply chain shortages. The pandemic's future effects on our global supply chain, consumer demand and our ongoing financial performance remains uncertain. See Part I: Item 1. Business and Item 1A. Risk Factors for additional discussionit focuses on the COVID-19 pandemicCompany’s three performance drivers: (1) increasing consumer demand; (2) leveraging its vertically integrated business model; and the impact on our business.(3) deploying capital efficiently.
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Results of Operations

Fiscal 20212022 Summary

Financial highlights for fiscal 20212022 were as follows:

Net sales for 2021 increased 18%2022 decreased 3% to $2.2$2.1 billion, compared with $1.9$2.2 billion in 2020,2021. Net sales were affected by semiconductor chip supply constraints. Demand was negatively impacted by record low consumer sentiment and increased 29% compared with $1.7 billion in 2019. While customer order demand remained strong during 2021, globalconstrained chip supply constraintsthat limited our ability to deliver products to our customers, shifting more than $125 million ofthe Company’s product offerings and drove longer-than-normal lead times.
The 3% net sales to future periods. 2020 included 53 weeks compared with 52 weeksdecrease consisted of a 6% comparable sales decrease in 2021 and 2019, with the extra week benefiting 2020 net sales by $41 million. Total Retail, comparablepartially offset by 3 percentage points (ppt.) of sales increased 17% and salesgrowth from net opened/closed stores in the past 12 months, and other (including the additional 53rd week in 2020) added 1.0 percentage point (ppt.) of growth in 2021.months. For additional details, see the components of total net sales growth on page 3641.
Sales per store in 20212022 (sales for stores open at least one year, Total Retail, including online, phone and chat, adjusted for the additional 53rd week in 2020)chat) on a trailing twelve-month basis totaled $3.6$3.3 million, 18% higher9% lower than 2020.2021.
20212022 operating income of $194$68 million increaseddecreased by $9$126 million or 5%, compared with $185$194 million in the prior year, driven by the strong increasedecrease in net sales. Our 2021sales and lower gross margin. The Company’s 2022 operating income rate decreased to 8.9%3.2% of net sales, compared with 10.0%8.9% of net sales in 2020. Our 20212021. Its 2022 operating income rate was impacted by the 1.93.5 ppt. decrease in ourthe gross profit rate, partially offset byand the leveragingdeleveraging impact of the 18% increase3% decrease in net sales.
WeThe Company continued to prioritize investments in near- and long-term growth drivers in 2021,2022, including a 43%5% increase in ourits innovation driving R&D expenses.
Net income in 2021 increased 10%2022 decreased to $154$37 million, compared with net income of $139$154 million in 2020, and increased 88% compared with net income of $82 million in 2019.2021. Net income per diluted share increased 26%decreased to $6.16,$1.60, compared with $4.90$6.16 per diluted share in 2020, and increased 128% compared with $2.70 per diluted share in 2019. Diluted earnings per share for 2020 benefited from the profits generated during the additional 53rd week ($0.30 per diluted share).2021.
WeThe Company achieved a return on invested capital (ROIC)(Adjusted ROIC) of 27.6%17.6% in 2021,2022, compared with 25.0%47.2% in 2020.2021.
Cash provided by operating activities in 2021 increased by 7%2022 decreased to $300$36 million, compared with $280$300 million for the prior year. Purchases of property and equipment for 2021 increased to $672022 was $69 million, compared with $37$67 million in 2020. Purchases of property and equipment in 2020 were temporarily reduced based on the economic uncertainties associated with the pandemic.2021.
On December 3, 2021, we amended our revolving credit facility to expand the aggregate availability from $600 million to $825 million. We also replenished our outstanding share repurchase authorization to $600 million effective April 4, 2021, the beginning of our fiscal second quarter. We remain committed to our capital deployment priorities focused on performance drivers.
WeThe Company ended 20212022 with $383$460 million of borrowings under ourits credit facility, compared with $244$383 million at the end of 2020.2021. Net liquidity available under ourthe credit facility was $439$359 million at January 1,December 31, 2022. OurThe Company’s net leverage ratio as defined in our credit agreementits Credit Agreement was 2.6x4.4x as of January 1,December 31, 2022. The maximum net leverage ratio under our credit agreementits Credit Agreement is 4.5x.5.0x for the three quarterly reporting periods ending December 31, 2022, April 1, 2023, and July 1, 2023 and 4.5x thereafter.
In 2021, we2022, Sleep Number invested $364$55 million to repurchase 3.11.0 million shares of ourits common stock ($116.7957.46 per share, based on trade dates) under ourits Board-approved share repurchase program. As of January 1,December 31, 2022, the remaining authorization under ourits Board-approved share repurchase program was $403$348 million.

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The following table sets forth ourthe Company’s results of operations expressed as dollars and percentages of net sales. Figures are in millions, except percentages and per share amounts. Amounts may not add due to rounding differences.
202120202019202220212020
$% of
Net Sales
$% of
Net Sales
$% of
Net Sales
$% of
Net Sales
$% of
Net Sales
$% of
Net Sales
Net salesNet sales$2,184.9 100.0 %$1,856.6 100.0 %$1,698.4 100.0 %Net sales$2,114.3 100.0 %$2,184.9 100.0 %$1,856.6 100.0 %
Cost of salesCost of sales866.1 39.6 %700.6 37.7 %646.4 38.1 %Cost of sales912.0 43.1 %866.1 39.6 %700.6 37.7 %
Gross profitGross profit1,318.8 60.4 %1,156.0 62.3 %1,051.9 61.9 %Gross profit1,202.3 56.9 %1,318.8 60.4 %1,156.0 62.3 %
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Sales and marketingSales and marketing905.4 41.4 %771.2 41.5 %766.9 45.2 %Sales and marketing919.6 43.5 %905.4 41.4 %771.2 41.5 %
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative161.4 7.4 %159.0 8.6 %138.0 8.1 %General and administrative153.3 7.2 %161.4 7.4 %159.0 8.6 %
Research and developmentResearch and development58.5 2.7 %40.9 2.2 %35.0 2.1 %Research and development61.5 2.9 %58.5 2.7 %40.9 2.2 %
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses1,125.3 51.5 %971.1 52.3 %939.8 55.3 %Total operating expenses1,134.4 53.7 %1,125.3 51.5 %971.1 52.3 %
Operating incomeOperating income193.5 8.9 %184.9 10.0 %112.1 6.6 %Operating income67.9 3.2 %193.5 8.9 %184.9 10.0 %
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net6.2 0.3 %8.9 0.5 %11.6 0.7 %Interest expense, net19.0 0.9 %6.2 0.3 %8.9 0.5 %
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes187.3 8.6 %176.0 9.5 %100.5 5.9 %Income before income taxes48.9 2.3 %187.3 8.6 %176.0 9.5 %
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense33.5 1.5 %36.8 2.0 %18.7 1.1 %Income tax expense12.3 0.6 %33.5 1.5 %36.8 2.0 %
Net incomeNet income$153.7 7.0 %$139.2 7.5 %$81.8 4.8 %Net income$36.6 1.7 %$153.7 7.0 %$139.2 7.5 %
Net income per share:Net income per share:Net income per share:
BasicBasic$6.40 $5.03 $2.78 Basic$1.63 $6.40 $5.03 
DilutedDiluted$6.16 $4.90 $2.70 Diluted$1.60 $6.16 $4.90 
Weighted-average number of common shares:Weighted-average number of common shares:Weighted-average number of common shares:
BasicBasic24.0 27.7 29.5 Basic22.4 24.0 27.7 
DilutedDiluted24.9 28.4 30.4 Diluted22.9 24.9 28.4 

The percentage of ourthe Company’s total net sales, by dollar volume, was as follows:
202120202019202220212020
Retail storesRetail stores87.1 %85.2 %91.8 %Retail stores86.3 %87.1 %85.2 %
Online, phone, chat and otherOnline, phone, chat and other12.9 %14.8 %8.2 %Online, phone, chat and other13.7 %12.9 %14.8 %
Total CompanyTotal Company100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %Total Company100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %

The components of total net sales change, including comparable net sales changes, were as follows:
Net Sales Increase/(Decrease)Net Sales Increase/(Decrease)
202120202019202220212020
Retail comparable-store sales (1)
Retail comparable-store sales (1)
19 %(3 %)%
Retail comparable-store sales (1)
(8 %)19 %(3 %)
Online, phone and chat (1)
Online, phone and chat (1)
%104 %12 %
Online, phone and chat (1)
%%104 %
Total Retail comparable sales change (1)
Total Retail comparable sales change (1)
17 %%%
Total Retail comparable sales change (1)
(6 %)17 %%
Net opened/closed stores, other and 53rd weekNet opened/closed stores, other and 53rd week%%%Net opened/closed stores, other and 53rd week%%%
Total CompanyTotal Company18 %%11 %Total Company(3 %)18 %%
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(1)Stores are included in the comparable-store calculation in the 13th full month of operations. Stores that have been remodeled or repositioned within the same shopping center remain in the comparable-store base. Fiscal 2020 included 53 weeks, as compared to 52 weeks for the other periods presented. Total Retail comparable sales have been adjusted to remove the estimated impact of the additional week.

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Other sales metrics were as follows:
202120202019202220212020
Average sales per store ($ in thousands) (1)(4)
Average sales per store ($ in thousands) (1)(4)
$3,600 $3,052 $2,877 
Average sales per store ($ in thousands) (1)(4)
$3,281 $3,600 $3,052 
Average sales per square foot (1)(4)
Average sales per square foot (1)(4)
$1,212 $1,051 $1,034 
Average sales per square foot (1)(4)
$1,081 $1,212 $1,051 
Stores > $2 million in net sales (2)(4)
Stores > $2 million in net sales (2)(4)
84 %67 %70 %
Stores > $2 million in net sales (2)(4)
76 %84 %67 %
Stores > $3 million in net sales (2)(4)
Stores > $3 million in net sales (2)(4)
48 %29 %30 %
Stores > $3 million in net sales (2)(4)
36 %48 %29 %
Average revenue per smart bed unit – Total Retail (3)
Average revenue per smart bed unit – Total Retail (3)
$5,102 $4,856 $4,865 
Average revenue per smart bed unit – Total Retail (3)
$5,403 $5,102 $4,856 
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(1)Trailing-twelve months Total Retail comparable sales per store open at least one year.
(2)Trailing-twelve months for stores open at least one year (excludes online, phone and chat sales).
(3)Represents Total Retail net sales divided by Total Retail smart bed units.
(4)Fiscal 2020 included 53 weeks, as compared to 52 weeks in fiscal 20212022 and 2019.2021. The additional week in 2020 was in the fiscal fourth quarter. Total Retail comparable sales have been adjusted to remove the estimated impact of the additional week on those metrics.

The number of retail stores operating was as follows:
202120202019202220212020
Beginning of periodBeginning of period602 611 579 Beginning of period648 602 611 
OpenedOpened77 30 59 Opened49 77 30 
ClosedClosed(31)(39)(27)Closed(27)(31)(39)
End of periodEnd of period648 602 611 End of period670 648 602 

Comparison of 20212022 and 20202021

Net sales

Net sales in 2021 increased 18%2022 decreased 3% to $2.2$2.1 billion, compared with $1.9$2.2 billion in 2020,2021. Net sales were affected by semiconductor chip supply constraints. Demand was negatively impacted by record low consumer sentiment and increased 29% compared with $1.7 billion in 2019. 2020 included 53 weeks compared with 52 weeks in 2021constrained chip supply that limited the Company’s product offerings and 2019, with the extra week benefiting 2020drove longer-than-normal lead times. The 3% net sales by $41 million. While customer order demand remained strong during 2021, global supply constraints limited our ability to deliver products to our customers, shifting more than $125 million of net sales to future periods. The 18% net sales increasedecrease was driven by a 17%6% comparable sales increasedecrease in Total Retail, and 1.0partially offset by 3 percentage pointpoints (ppt.) of growth from net opened/closed stores in the past 12 months, and other (including the additional 53rd week in 2020).other. Online, phone and chat sales (included in comparable sales noted above) made up 13%14% and 15%13% of total net sales in 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively, compared with 8% in 2019 as consumers embraced transacting remotely with Sleep Number as well as in ourits stores. For additional details, see the components of total net sales growth on page 3641.

The $328$71 million net sales increasedecrease compared with the same period one year ago was primarily comprised of: (i) a $297$135 million increasedecrease in ourthe Company’s Total Retail comparable net sales; and (ii) a $30$67 million increase resulting from net store openings; and (iii) a $1 million increase in phone, online, chat and other sales.openings. Total Retail smart bed unit sales increased 12%decreased 9% compared with the prior year. Average revenue per smart bed unit in Total Retail increased by 5%6% to $5,102,$5,403, compared with $4,856$5,102 in the prior-year period.

Gross profit

Gross profit for 20212022 of $1.3$1.2 billion increaseddecreased by $163$117 million, or 14%9%, compared with $1.2$1.3 billion in 2020.2021. The 20212022 gross profit rate decreased to 60.4%56.9% of net sales, compared with 62.3%60.4% for the prior-year period. The 1.93.5 ppt. decrease in the gross profit rate was mainly due to: (i) year-over-year unfavorable product mix changes (2.0 ppt); (ii) operating inefficiencies resulting from the uneven flow of electronics supply and constrained deliveries (1.8 ppt); (iii) incremental costs due to rapid inflation related tofrom labor and materials, and expediting costs resulting from current-period supply chain shortages (3.2 ppt.)material inflation (0.7 ppt); (iv) 9% lower delivered smart bed unit volume (0.2 ppt); partially offset by (ii) the leverage from the 18% net sales increase, including(v) price increases to offset inflation pressures combined with a more favorable sales mix of higher-margin products.(1.2 ppt). In addition, ourthe Company’s gross profit rate will fluctuate from year to year due to a variety of other factors, including return and exchange costs, and changes in performance-based incentive compensation.
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Sales and marketing expenses

Sales and marketing expenses totaled $905$920 million in 2021,2022, compared with $771$905 million last year. The sales and marketing expense rate decreasedincreased to 41.4%43.5% of net sales, compared with 41.5%41.4% for the same period one year ago. The current-year sales and marketing expenses rate decreaseincrease of 0.12.1 ppt. was primarily due to: (i) the leveraging impact of the 18%additional costs associated with operating 22 net sales increase;new stores (1.0 ppt); and (ii) efficiency gains through our digital ecosystem and operating initiatives; partially offset by (iii) restored marketing expenses which were temporarily reduced last year when we implemented appropriate expense management actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Efficiency gains and operating initiatives included improved store operating productivity.higher fees associated with its customer credit-based promotional offers (0.9 ppt).

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative (G&A) expenses increased $2decreased $8 million to $161$153 million in 2021,2022, compared with $159$161 million in the prior year, butand decreased to 7.4%7.2% of net sales, compared with 8.6%7.4% of net sales one year ago. The $2$8 million increasedecrease in G&A expenses mainly consisted of the following: (i) $3$23 million of additional professional and consulting fees; partially offset by (ii) a $1 million net reduction inlower employee compensation resulting from a year-over-year decrease in Company-wide performance-based incentive compensation,compensation; partially offset by increased(ii) a $5 million increase in employee compensation to support the growth of our business (prior year included the temporarycompensation; (iii) $4 million increase in technology investments; and permanent elimination of certain roles due to changing business needs based on the COVID-19 pandemic).(iv) $6 million increase in other miscellaneous expenses including depreciation and travel expenses. The G&A expenses rate decreased by 1.20.2 ppt. in 2021,2022, compared with 20202021 due to the leveragingitems discussed above offset by the deleveraging impact of the 18%3% net sales increase, partially offset by the items discussed above.decrease.

Research and development expenses

Research and development (R&D) expenses increased by 43%5% to $62 million in 2022, compared with $59 million in 2021, compared with $41 million in 2020.2021. The R&D expense rate for 20212022 increased to 2.7%2.9% of net sales, compared with 2.2%2.7% of net sales for the prior year. The 43% spending level increase supports our ongoing consumerSleep Number’s continued prioritization in its long-term life-changing sleep innovation strategy.initiatives.

Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net decreasedincreased to $6$19 million for the year ended January 1,December 31, 2022, compared with $9$6 million for the same period one year ago. The $3$13 million decreaseincrease was mainly driven byprimarily related to a lower level of outstanding borrowingshigher weighted-average interest rate during 20212022 compared with 2020. In March 2020, we fully drew down our credit line and secured a $75 million term loan to increase liquidity and preserve financial flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic disruption. We repaid the $75 million term loan in September 2020.2021.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense was $34$12 million for the year ended January 1,December 31, 2022, compared with $37$34 million for the same period one year ago. The effective income tax rate for the year ended January 1,December 31, 2022 was 17.9%25.1% compared with 20.9%17.9% for the year ended January 2, 2021. Both years’ effective tax rates were positively impacted by stock-based1, 2022. Stock-based compensation excess tax benefits.benefits more favorably impacted the 2021 effective tax rate than 2022.

Comparison of 20202021 and 20192020

For a discussion of ourthe Company’s 2021 versus 2020 versus 2019 results, see our 2020its 2021 Form 10-K.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Managing ourthe Company’s liquidity and capital resources is an important part of ourits commitment to deliver superior shareholder value over time.

OurThe Company’s primary sources of liquidity are cash flows provided by operating activities and cash available under ourits $825 million revolving credit facility (increased from $600 million to $825 million asfacility. As of December 3, 2021). As of January 1,31, 2022, we dothe Company did not have any off-balance sheet financing other than our $4its $6 million in outstanding letters of credit. The cash generated from ongoing operations and cash available under ourits revolving credit facility are expected to be adequate to maintain operations and fund anticipated expansion, strategic initiatives and contractual obligations such as lease payments and
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capital commitments for new retail store locations for the foreseeable future. See Notes 7, Leases, and 12, Commitments and Contingencies, for further details on ourthe Company’s contractual obligations.
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Cash and cash equivalents totaled $2 million and $4 million at January 1,both December 31, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively.1, 2022. Significant changes in cash and cash equivalents during 20212022 included $300$36 million of cash provided by operating activities and $145$98 million increase in short-term borrowings, which were offset by $67$69 million of cash used to purchase property and equipment, and $382$64 million of cash used to repurchase ourthe Company’s common stock.

The following table summarizes ourthe Company’s cash flows (dollars in millions). Amounts may not add due to rounding differences:
2021202020222021
Total cash provided by (used in):Total cash provided by (used in):Total cash provided by (used in):
Operating activitiesOperating activities$300.0 $279.7 Operating activities$36.1 $300.0 
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(66.6)(39.0)Investing activities(70.6)(66.6)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities(235.2)(238.0)Financing activities33.9 (235.2)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents$(1.9)$2.7 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalentsNet decrease in cash and cash equivalents$(0.6)$(1.9)

Cash provided by operating activities for the fiscal year ended January 1,December 31, 2022 was $300$36 million compared with $280$300 million for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021.1, 2022. Significant components of the $20$264 million year-over-year increasedecrease in cash from operating activities included: (i) a $15$117 million increasedecrease in net income in 20212022 compared with 2020;2021; (ii) $114 million fluctuation in customer prepayments due to the timing of customer deliveries; (iii) a $71$59 million fluctuation in accounts payable with both years impacted by business changes and timing of payments; (iii) a $62 million fluctuation in the amount of compensation and benefits accrued and timing of the related payments resulting from year-over-year changes in Company-wide performance-based incentive compensation; and (iv) a $30$33 million change in inventories with both years’ changes in inventory balances driven by forecasted future customer demand and anticipated supply chain constraints. In addition, the 2021 balance included $10 million higher purchase costsprepaid expenses primarily due to rapid inflation pressurestiming and increased inbound transportation expenses.amount of vendor rebates.

Net cash used in investing activities was $67$71 million for the fiscal year ended January 1,December 31, 2022, compared with $39$67 million in 2020.2021. Investing activities in 20212022 included $67$69 million of property and equipment purchases, compared with $37$67 million last year. The $30$3 million year-over-year increase was primarily due to higher property and equipment purchases for new and remodeled stores. In addition, prior-year property and equipment purchases reflect actions taken to temporarily reduce capital spending based on the economic uncertainties associated with the pandemic.investments in information technology.

Net cash used inprovided by financing activities was $235$34 million for the fiscal year ended January 1,December 31, 2022, compared with $238net cash used of $235 million in 2020.2021. During the fiscal year ended January 1,December 31, 2022, wethe Company repurchased $382$64 million of ourits common stock (based on settlement dates, $364$55 million under ourits Board-approved share repurchase program and $18$9 million in connection with the vesting of employee restricted stock grants), compared with $236$382 million in 2020.2021. Short-term borrowings increased by $98 million during 2022 due to a $77 million increase in borrowings under its credit facility to $460 million, in addition to a $21 million increase in book overdrafts which are included in the net change in short-term borrowings. Short-term borrowings increased by $145 million during 2021 due to a $138 million increase in borrowings under ourits credit facility to $383 million, in addition to a $7 million increase in book overdrafts which are included in the net change in short-term borrowings. Short-term borrowings decreased by $12 million during 2020 due to a $13 million increase in borrowings under our credit facility to $244 million, which was more than offset by a $25 million decrease in book overdrafts. Financing activities for both years reflect the cash proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options.

Under ourThe Company suspended share repurchases under the Board-approved share repurchase program wein the second quarter until macro economic conditions improve. The Company repurchased 1.0 million shares at a cost of $55 million (based on trade dates, $57.46 per share) during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. During 2021, the Company repurchased 3.1 million shares at a cost of $364 million (based on trade dates, $116.79 per share) during the fiscal year ended January 1, 2022. During 2020, we repurchased 3.4 million shares at a cost of $228 million ($66.49 per share). As of January 1,December 31, 2022, the remaining authorization under ourits Board-approved share repurchase program was $403$348 million. There is no expiration date governing the period over which wethe Company can repurchase shares.

On December 3, 2021, we amended our revolvingThe Company has a credit facility (Credit Agreement) which is for general corporate purposes, to increase ourmeet its seasonal working capital requirements and to repurchase its stock. The Company amended the Credit Agreement on October 26, 2022. The amendment, among other things, (a) provides relief from the requirement that the net aggregate availability from $600 millionleverage ratio not exceed 3.75x for certain corporate actions including Permitted Capital Distributions for Performance or Taxes (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and certain acquisition activity; (b) increases the permissible net leverage ratio to $825 million. We maintain5.0x for the accordion feature which allows usthree consecutive quarterly reporting periods ending July 1, 2023; (c) increases the commitment fee rate to increase50 basis points and the amountmargin applicable to interest rates for all borrowings by an additional 50 basis points, in each case if the net leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 4.5x; and (d) replaces the option to borrow at an interest rate based on London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to one based on a Term SOFR Rate. The Term SOFR Rate equals the sum of (x) the Term SOFR Screen Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the applicable interest period (but in no event less than zero), plus (y) 0.10%, plus (z) the margin based on Sleep Number’s net leverage ratio. Under the terms of the credit facility from $825 million to $1.2 billion, subject to lenders’ approval.Credit agreement, the Company pays a variable rate of interest and a commitment fee based on its leverage ratio. The amended credit facility matures in December 2026. There were no other significant changes to the credit facility’s terms and conditions. As of January 1, 2022, we had $383 million of borrowings under our credit facility. We also had $4 million in outstanding letters of credit. Net liquidity available under our credit facility was $439 million at January 1, 2022. The credit agreement provides the lenders with a collateral security interest in substantially all of our assets and those of our subsidiaries and requires us to comply with,Credit
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among other things, a maximum leverage ratio (4.5x) and a minimum interest coverage ratio (3.0x). Our leverage ratio as defined in our credit agreement was 2.6x as of January 1, 2022. Under the terms of the credit agreement, we pay a variable rate of interest and a commitment fee based on our leverage ratio. The credit agreement is for general corporate purposes, to meet ourthe Company’s seasonal working capital requirements and to repurchase ourSleep Number common stock. As of January 1,December 31, 2022, the weighted-average interest rate on borrowings under the credit facility was 1.6%6.7% and we werethe Company was in compliance with all financial covenants.

We haveThe Company has an agreement with Synchrony Bank to offer qualified customers revolving credit arrangements to finance their purchases from usSleep Number (Synchrony Agreement). The Synchrony Agreement contains certain financial covenants consistent with the Company’s credit facility as of December 31, 2022, including a maximum net leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio consistent with our Credit Agreement.ratio. As of January 1,December 31, 2022, we werethe Company was in compliance with all financial covenants.

On July 15, 2022, the Company executed a fifth amendment to the Synchrony Agreement that extended the term from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2028, subject to earlier termination upon certain events. Under the terms of the Synchrony Agreement, Synchrony Bank sets the minimum acceptable credit ratings, the interest rates, fees and all other terms and conditions of the customers’customer accounts, including collection policies and procedures, and is the owner of the accounts. As the accounts are owned by Synchrony Bank, at no time are the accounts purchased or acquired from us. We arethe Company. Sleep Number is not liable to Synchrony Bank for ourits customers’ credit defaults.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

OurThe Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In connection with the preparation of ourits financial statements, we arethe Company is required to make estimates and assumptions about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales, expenses and the related disclosures. Predicting future events is inherently an imprecise activity and as such requires the use of judgment. We base ourThe Company bases its assumptions, estimates and judgments on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes to be relevant at the time ourits consolidated financial statements are prepared. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that ourits financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from ourthe Company’s assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material.

OurThe Company’s significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1, Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which are included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Management believes the accounting policies discussed below are the most critical because they require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, resulting from the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Management has reviewed these critical accounting policies and estimates, and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of ourits Board.
Our
The Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates relate to stock-based compensation, warranty liabilities and revenue recognition.
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DescriptionJudgments and UncertaintiesEffect if Actual Results
Differ from Assumptions
Stock-Based Compensation  
We haveThe Company has stock-based compensation plans, which include non-qualified stock options and stock awards.
 
See Note 1, Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 8, Shareholders’ Deficit, to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a complete discussion of ourits stock-based compensation programs.
Option-pricing models and generally accepted valuation techniques require management to make assumptions and to apply judgment to determine the fair value of ourthe awards. These assumptions and judgments include estimating the volatility of ourits stock price, future employee forfeiture rates and future employee stock option exercise behaviors. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimates or future earnings adjustments.
 
Performance-based stock awards require management to make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving performance targets.
We doThe Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions we useit uses to determine stock-based compensation expense. However, if actual results are not consistent with ourits estimates or assumptions, wethe Company may be exposed to changes in stock-based compensation expense that could be material.
 
In addition, if actual results are not consistent with the assumptions used, the stock-based compensation expense reported in ourits financial statements may not be representative of the actual economic cost of the stock-based compensation. Finally, if the actual forfeiture rates, or the actual achievement of performance targets, are not consistent with the assumptions used, we could experience future earnings adjustments.
 
A 10% change in ourits stock-based compensation expense for the year ended January 1,December 31, 2022, would have affected net income by approximately $1.7$1.0 million in 2021.2022.
 
Warranty Liabilities  
We provideThe Company provides a limited warranty on most of the products we sell.it sells.
 
See Note 1, Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a complete discussion of ourits warranty program and liabilities.
 
The majority of ourits warranty claims are incurred within the first year. However, ourthe Company’s warranty liability contains uncertainties because ourits warranty obligations cover an extended period of time. A revision of estimated claim rates or the projected cost of materials and freight associated with sending replacement parts to customers could have a material adverse effect on future results of operations.
 
We haveThe Company has not made any material changes in ourits warranty liability assessment methodology during the past three fiscal years. We doThe Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions we useit uses to calculate ourits warranty liability. However, if actual results are not consistent with ourits estimates or assumptions, wethe Company may be exposed to losses or gains that could be material.
 
A 10% change in ourits warranty liability at January 1,December 31, 2022, would have affected net income by approximately $0.8$0.7 million in 2021.











2022.
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DescriptionJudgments and UncertaintiesEffect if Actual Results
Differ from Assumptions
Revenue Recognition
Certain accounting estimates relating to revenue recognition contain uncertainty because they require management to make assumptions and to apply judgment regarding the effects of future events.
 
See Note 1, Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 9, Revenue Recognition, to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a complete discussion of ourits revenue recognition policies.
OurThe Company’s estimates of sales returns contain uncertainties as actual sales return rates may vary from expected rates, resulting in adjustments to net sales in future periods. These adjustments could have an adverse effect on future results of operations.
We haveThe Company has not made any material changes in the accounting methodology used to establish ourits sales returns allowance during the past three fiscal years. We doThe Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions we useit uses to calculate ourits sales returns allowance. However, if actual results are not consistent with ourits estimates or assumptions, wethe Company may be exposed to additional losses or gains in future periods.
 
A 10% change in ourits sales returns allowance at January 1,December 31, 2022 would have affected net income by approximately $1.7$1.9 million in 2021.2022.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See “Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 1, Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - “New Accounting Pronouncements” for recent accounting pronouncements that may affect ourthe Company’s financial reporting.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We areThe Company is exposed to changes in market-based short-term interest rates that will impact ourits net interest expense. If overall interest rates were one percentage point higher than current rates, ourits annual net income would decrease by $2.9$3.4 million based on the $383$460 million of borrowings under ourits credit facility at January 1,December 31, 2022. We doThe Company does not manage ourits interest-rate volatility risk through the use of derivative instruments.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the shareholders and Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Sleep Number Corporation

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sleep Number Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of January 1,December 31, 2022, and January 2, 2021,1, 2022, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended January 1,December 31, 2022, and the related notes and the schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of January 1,December 31, 2022, and January 2, 2021,1, 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 1,December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of January 1,December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 1, 2022,February 24, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Warranty Liability - Refer to “Note 1 -Warranty- Warranty Liabilities”

Critical Audit Matter Description

The Company provides a limited warranty on most products sold. The estimated warranty liabilities, which are expensed at the time of sale and included in cost of sales, are based on historical trends and warranty claim rates incurred and the assumptions are adjusted for any current trends as appropriate. As of January 1,December 31, 2022, the Company has warranty liability of $10.1$9.0 million.
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We identified the warranty liability as a critical audit matter because of the significant judgments made by management to estimate warranty claim rates. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort when
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performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of management’s estimates of future warranty claims based on historical claims paid, from which management uses to develop warranty liability estimates.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our procedures related to the warranty liabilities included the following, among others:

We tested the effectiveness of controls related to warranty liabilities, including those over historical warranty claim data and estimated future warranty claim rates.

We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s estimate of warranty liabilities by comparing the historical warranty claim trends to the current warranty claim rates of the Sleep Number 360 smart bed line and other products.

We evaluated the completeness of the warranty liabilities through inquiries of operational and executive management regarding knowledge of known product warranty claims or product issues and evaluated whether they were appropriately considered in the determination of the warranty liabilities.

We evaluated the methods and assumptions used by management to estimate the warranty liabilities by:

Testing the underlying data that served as the basis for the estimate, to test that the inputs to the estimate were reasonable and to test the mathematical accuracy of the calculation.

Developing an expectation of warranty liabilities and comparing it to the recorded balance.

Comparing management’s prior-year assumption of expected claim rates to actuals incurred during the year to evaluate management’s ability to estimate the warranty liabilities.


/s/  DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 1, 2022February 24, 2023

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2010.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the shareholders and Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Sleep Number Corporation

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Sleep Number Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of January 1,December 31, 2022, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of January 1,December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended January 1,December 31, 2022, of the Company and our report dated March 1, 2022February 24, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedule.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/  DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 1, 2022February 24, 2023
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SLEEP NUMBER CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets
January 1,December 31, 2022 and January 2, 20211, 2022
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 20212020
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2,389 $4,243 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $924 and $1,046, respectively25,718 31,871 
Inventories105,644 81,362 
Prepaid expenses18,953 20,839 
Other current assets54,917 43,489 
Total current assets207,621 181,804 
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net195,128 175,223 
Operating lease right-of-use assets371,133 314,226 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net70,468 72,871 
Other non-current assets75,190 56,012 
Total assets$919,540 $800,136 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit
Current liabilities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facility$382,500 $244,200 
Accounts payable162,547 91,904 
Customer prepayments129,499 72,017 
Accrued sales returns22,368 24,765 
Compensation and benefits51,240 76,786 
Taxes and withholding22,087 23,339 
Operating lease liabilities72,360 62,077 
Other current liabilities64,177 60,856 
Total current liabilities906,778 655,944 
Non-current liabilities:
Deferred income taxes688 242 
Operating lease liabilities336,192 283,084 
Other non-current liabilities100,835 84,844 
Total liabilities1,344,493 1,024,114 
Shareholders’ deficit:
Undesignated preferred stock; 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 142,500 shares authorized, 22,683 and 25,390 shares issued and outstanding, respectively227 254 
Additional paid-in capital3,971 — 
Accumulated deficit(429,151)(224,232)
Total shareholders’ deficit(424,953)(223,978)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit$919,540 $800,136 
 20222021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,792 $2,389 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,267 and $924, respectively26,005 25,718 
Inventories114,034 105,644 
Prepaid expenses16,006 18,953 
Other current assets39,921 54,917 
Total current assets197,758 207,621 
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net200,605 195,128 
Operating lease right-of-use assets397,755 371,133 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net68,065 70,468 
Deferred income taxes7,958 — 
Other non-current assets81,795 75,190 
Total assets$953,936 $919,540 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit
Current liabilities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facility$459,600 $382,500 
Accounts payable176,207 162,547 
Customer prepayments73,181 129,499 
Accrued sales returns25,594 22,368 
Compensation and benefits31,291 51,240 
Taxes and withholding23,622 22,087 
Operating lease liabilities79,533 72,360 
Other current liabilities60,785 64,177 
Total current liabilities929,813 906,778 
Non-current liabilities:
Deferred income taxes— 688 
Operating lease liabilities356,879 336,192 
Other non-current liabilities105,421 100,835 
Total liabilities1,392,113 1,344,493 
Shareholders’ deficit:
Undesignated preferred stock; 5,000 shares authorized, five thousand shares issued and outstanding— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 142,500 shares authorized, 22,014 and 22,683 shares issued and outstanding, respectively220 227 
Additional paid-in capital5,182 3,971 
Accumulated deficit(443,579)(429,151)
Total shareholders’ deficit(438,177)(424,953)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit$953,936 $919,540 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years ended December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021 and December 28, 2019
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

202120202019 202220212020
Net salesNet sales$2,184,949 $1,856,555 $1,698,352 Net sales$2,114,297 $2,184,949 $1,856,555 
Cost of salesCost of sales866,102 700,555 646,429 Cost of sales912,001 866,102 700,555 
Gross profitGross profit1,318,847 1,156,000 1,051,923 Gross profit1,202,296 1,318,847 1,156,000 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Sales and marketingSales and marketing905,359 771,195 766,922 Sales and marketing919,629 905,359 771,195 
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative161,412 158,999 137,956 General and administrative153,266 161,412 158,999 
Research and developmentResearch and development58,540 40,910 34,950 Research and development61,521 58,540 40,910 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses1,125,311 971,104 939,828 Total operating expenses1,134,416 1,125,311 971,104 
Operating incomeOperating income193,536 184,896 112,095 Operating income67,880 193,536 184,896 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net6,245 8,924 11,587 Interest expense, net18,985 6,245 8,924 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes187,291 175,972 100,508 Income before income taxes48,895 187,291 175,972 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense33,545 36,783 18,663 Income tax expense12,285 33,545 36,783 
Net incomeNet income$153,746 $139,189 $81,845 Net income$36,610 $153,746 $139,189 
Basic net income per share:Basic net income per share:Basic net income per share:
Net income per share – basicNet income per share – basic$6.40 $5.03 $2.78 Net income per share – basic$1.63 $6.40 $5.03 
Weighted-average shares – basicWeighted-average shares – basic24,038 27,665 29,472 Weighted-average shares – basic22,396 24,038 27,665 
Diluted net income per share:Diluted net income per share:Diluted net income per share:
Net income per share – dilutedNet income per share – diluted$6.16 $4.90 $2.70 Net income per share – diluted$1.60 $6.16 $4.90 
Weighted-average shares – dilutedWeighted-average shares – diluted24,947 28,428 30,355 Weighted-average shares – diluted22,852 24,947 28,428 
























See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Deficit
Years ended December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021 and December 28, 2019
(in thousands)

Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
  Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
 
SharesAmountTotal SharesAmountTotal
Balance at December 29, 201830,868 $309 $— $(109,859)$(109,550)
Net income— — — 81,845 81,845 
Exercise of common stock options381 7,186 — 7,190 
Stock-based compensation480 16,652 — 16,657 
Repurchases of common stock(3,768)(38)(23,838)(131,697)(155,573)
Balance at December 28, 2019Balance at December 28, 201927,961 $280 $— $(159,711)$(159,431)Balance at December 28, 201927,961 $280 $— $(159,711)$(159,431)
Net incomeNet income— — — 139,189 139,189 Net income— — — 139,189 139,189 
Exercise of common stock optionsExercise of common stock options420 9,598 — 9,602 Exercise of common stock options420 9,598 — 9,602 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation620 21,807 — 21,813 Stock-based compensation620 21,807 — 21,813 
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock(3,611)(36)(31,405)(203,710)(235,151)Repurchases of common stock(3,611)(36)(31,405)(203,710)(235,151)
Balance at January 2, 2021Balance at January 2, 202125,390 $254 $— $(224,232)$(223,978)Balance at January 2, 202125,390 $254 $— $(224,232)$(223,978)
Net incomeNet income— — — 153,746 153,746 Net income— — — 153,746 153,746 
Exercise of common stock optionsExercise of common stock options174 4,439 — 4,441 Exercise of common stock options174 4,439 — 4,441 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation369 23,210 — 23,214 Stock-based compensation369 23,210 — 23,214 
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock(3,250)(33)(23,678)(358,665)(382,376)Repurchases of common stock(3,250)(33)(23,678)(358,665)(382,376)
Balance at January 1, 2022Balance at January 1, 202222,683 $227 $3,971 $(429,151)$(424,953)Balance at January 1, 202222,683 $227 $3,971 $(429,151)$(424,953)
Net incomeNet income— — — 36,610 36,610 
Exercise of common stock optionsExercise of common stock options48 — 1,131 — 1,131 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation405 13,219 — 13,223 
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock(1,122)(11)(13,139)(51,038)(64,188)
Balance at December 31, 2022Balance at December 31, 202222,014 $220 $5,182 $(443,579)$(438,177)





























See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021 and December 28, 2019
(in thousands)
 202120202019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$153,746 $139,189 $81,845 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
   operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization60,394 61,563 61,866 
Stock-based compensation23,214 21,813 16,657 
Net loss (gain) on disposals and impairments of assets37 247 (430)
Deferred income taxes446 (3,566)(1,014)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable6,153 (11,893)4,817 
Inventories(24,282)5,703 (2,183)
Income taxes(3,066)1,057 3,066 
Prepaid expenses and other assets(13,836)(13,717)(13,959)
Accounts payable54,405 (16,755)10,661 
Customer prepayments57,482 37,769 7,182 
Accrued compensation and benefits(24,790)36,825 12,920 
Other taxes and withholding1,814 111 725 
Other accruals and liabilities8,293 21,315 7,007 
Net cash provided by operating activities300,010 279,661 189,160 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment(66,900)(37,100)(59,239)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment257 55 2,615 
Purchase of intangible assets— (1,973)— 
Net cash used in investing activities(66,643)(39,018)(56,624)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of common stock(382,376)(235,644)(165,079)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings145,473 (11,639)26,357 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock4,441 9,602 7,190 
Debt issuance costs(2,759)(312)(1,023)
Net cash used in financing activities(235,221)(237,993)(132,555)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(1,854)2,650 (19)
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period4,243 1,593 1,612 
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period$2,389 $4,243 $1,593 
Non-cash financing transactions:
Change in unsettled repurchases of common stock$— $(493)$(9,506)
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Income taxes paid, net of refunds$36,305 $38,698 $17,182 
Interest paid$5,438 $9,053 $10,656 
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable$13,968 $5,015 $5,725 

 202220212020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$36,610 $153,746 $139,189 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
   operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization67,401 60,394 61,563 
Stock-based compensation13,223 23,214 21,813 
Net loss on disposals and impairments of assets291 37 247 
Deferred income taxes(8,646)446 (3,566)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(287)6,153 (11,893)
Inventories(11,560)(24,282)5,703 
Income taxes1,356 (3,066)1,057 
Prepaid expenses and other assets19,379 (13,836)(13,717)
Accounts payable(4,743)54,405 (16,755)
Customer prepayments(56,318)57,482 37,769 
Accrued compensation and benefits(19,821)(24,790)36,825 
Other taxes and withholding179 1,814 111 
Other accruals and liabilities(926)8,293 21,315 
Net cash provided by operating activities36,138 300,010 279,661 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment(69,454)(66,900)(37,100)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment49 257 55 
Investment in non-marketable equity securities(1,202)— — 
Purchase of intangible assets— — (1,973)
Net cash used in investing activities(70,607)(66,643)(39,018)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of common stock(64,188)(382,376)(235,644)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings97,647 145,473 (11,639)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock1,131 4,441 9,602 
Debt issuance costs(718)(2,759)(312)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities33,872 (235,221)(237,993)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(597)(1,854)2,650 
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period2,389 4,243 1,593 
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period$1,792 $2,389 $4,243 
Non-cash financing transactions:
Change in unsettled repurchases of common stock$— $— $(493)
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Income taxes paid, net of refunds$19,792 $36,305 $38,698 
Interest paid$16,918 $5,438 $9,053 
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable$11,707 $13,968 $5,015 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(1) Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business & Basis of Presentation

Sleep Number Corporation and ourits 100%-owned subsidiaries (Sleep Number or the Company) have a vertically integrated business model and are the exclusive designer, manufacturer, marketer, retailer and servicer of Sleep Number beds which allows usit to offer consumers high-quality, individualized sleep solutions and services. Sleep Number also offers FlextFit adjustable bases, and Sleep Number pillows, sheets and other bedding products.

We generateSleep Number generates revenue by marketing ourits innovations directly to new and existing customers, and selling products through ourits Stores, Online, Phone, Chat (Total Retail) and Other.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sleep Number Corporation and ourits subsidiaries. All significant intra-entity balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Fiscal Year

OurThe Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to December 31. Fiscal years and their respective fiscal year ends were as follows: fiscal 2022 ended December 31, 2022; fiscal 2021 ended January 1, 2022; and fiscal 2020 ended January 2, 2021; and fiscal 2019 ended December 28, 2019.2021. Fiscal 2020 had 53 weeks, 20212022 and 20192021 each had 52 weeks.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principlesGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) requires usthe Company to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of sales, expenses and income taxes during the reporting period. Predicting future events is inherently an imprecise activity and, as such, requires the use of judgment. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in these estimates will be reflected in the consolidated financial statements in future periods. Additionally, based on the durationperiods and severity of the current global situation involving the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including but not limited to general economic conditions, inflation, consumer confidence, store restrictions mandated by federal, state and/or local authorities and global supply-chain disruptions, the extent to which COVID-19 will impact our business and our consolidated financial results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannotcould be predicted.material.

Our critical accounting policies consist of stock-based compensation, warranty liabilities and revenue recognition.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include highly-liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The carrying value of these investments approximates fair value due to their short-term maturity. OurThe Company’s banking arrangements allow usit to fund outstanding checks when presented to the financial institution for payment, resulting in book overdrafts. Book overdrafts are included in accounts payable in ourthe consolidated balance sheets and in net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings in the financing activities section of ourthe Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows. Book overdrafts totaled $36 million and $15 million at December 31, 2022 and $8 million at January 1, 2022, and January 2, 2021, respectively.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded net of an allowance for expected credit losses and consist primarily of receivables from third-party financiers for customer credit card purchases. The allowance is recognized in an amount equal to anticipated future write-offs. We estimateThe Company estimates future write-offs based on delinquencies, aging trends, industry risk trends, ourits historical experience and current trends. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when we believethe Company believes it is probable the receivable will not be recovered.
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Inventories

Inventories include materials, labor and overhead and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method. We review inventory quantities on hand and record reserves for obsolescence based on historical selling prices, current market conditions and forecasted product demand, to reduce inventory to net realizable value.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, carried at cost, is depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or retired is removed from the accounts with any resulting gain or loss included in net income in ourthe consolidated statements of operations. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Major renewals and betterments that extend useful life are capitalized.

Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the contractual term of the lease, with consideration of lease renewal options if renewal appears probable.

Estimated useful lives of ourthe Company’s property and equipment by major asset category are as follows:
Leasehold improvements5 to 15 years
Furniture and equipment3 to 15 years
Production machinery3 to 7 years
Computer equipment and software3 to 12 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net

Goodwill is the difference between the purchase price of a company and the fair market value of the acquired company’s net identifiable assets. OurThe Company’s intangible assets include developed technologies and trade names/trademarks. Definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated lives, ranging from 8-10 years.

Asset Impairment Charges

Long-lived Assets and Definite-lived Intangible Assets - we review ourthe Company reviews its long-lived assets and definite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When evaluating long-lived assets for potential impairment, wethe Company first comparecompares the carrying value of the asset to the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges - plus proceeds expected from disposition, if any). If the estimated undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, we calculatethe Company calculates an impairment loss. The impairment loss calculation compares the carrying value of the asset to the asset’s estimated fair value. When we recognizethe Company recognizes an impairment loss, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to estimated fair value based on discounted cash flows, quoted market prices or other valuation techniques. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount of the asset or fair value less costs to sell. We review retail store assets for potential impairment based on historical cash flows, lease termination provisions and expected future retail store operating results. If we recognizethe Company recognizes an impairment loss for a depreciable long-lived asset, the adjusted carrying amount of the asset becomes its new cost basis and will be depreciated (amortized) over the remaining useful life of that asset.

Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets - goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but are tested for impairment annually or when there are indicators of impairment using a fair value approach. The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) guidance allows us to perform either a quantitative assessment or a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of a reporting unit. We have elected to perform the quantitative assessment. The quantitative goodwill impairment test is a two-step process. The first step isinvolves a comparison of the fair value of thea reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If this step reflects impairment, then the loss would be measured as the excess of recorded goodwill over its implied fair value. Implied fair value is the excess of fair value of the reporting unit over the fair value of all identified assets and liabilities. Fair value is determined using a market-based approach utilizing widely accepted valuation techniques, including quoted market prices and ourthe Company’s market capitalization. The Company has only one reporting unit, which has a negative carrying value. The reporting unit had a goodwill balance of $64 million at December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed for impairment by comparing the carrying value of an asset with its fair value. If the
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value. If the carrying value exceeds fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. Based on our 2021the Company’s 2022 assessments, weit determined there was no impairment.

Other Investments

We have an investment in non-marketable equity securities of $1.2 million at December 31, 2022. This investment was made in a strategic product-development partner and is included in other non-current assets in our consolidated balance sheet. Non-marketable equity securities are equity securities without readily determinable fair value that are measured and recorded using a measurement alternative that measures the securities at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from qualifying observable price changes.

Warranty Liabilities

We provideThe Company provides a limited warranty on most of the products we sell.it sells. The estimated warranty costs, which are expensed at the time of sale and included in cost of sales, are based on historical trends and warranty claim rates incurred by usthe Company and are adjusted for any current trends as appropriate. The majority of ourthe Company’s warranty claims are incurred within the first year. OurThe Company’s warranty liability contains uncertainties because ourits warranty obligations cover an extended period of time and require management to make estimates for claim rates and the projected cost of materials and freight associated with sending replacement parts to customers. WeThe Company regularly assessassesses and adjustadjusts the estimate of accrued warranty claims by updating claims rates for actual trends and projected claim costs.

We classifyThe Company classifies as non-current those estimated warranty costs expected to be paid out in greater than one year. The activity in the accrued warranty liabilities account was as follows (in thousands):
202120202019 202220212020
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$12,152 $11,345 $10,389 Balance at beginning of period$10,069 $12,152 $11,345 
Additions charged to costs and expenses for current-year salesAdditions charged to costs and expenses for current-year sales16,732 13,387 10,949 Additions charged to costs and expenses for current-year sales16,694 16,732 13,387 
Deductions from reservesDeductions from reserves(18,134)(12,158)(11,007)Deductions from reserves(17,157)(18,134)(12,158)
Change in liabilities for pre-existing warranties during the current
year, including expirations
Change in liabilities for pre-existing warranties during the current
year, including expirations
(681)(422)1,014 Change in liabilities for pre-existing warranties during the current
year, including expirations
(609)(681)(422)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$10,069 $12,152 $11,345 Balance at end of period$8,997 $10,069 $12,152 

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value measurements are reported in one of three levels based on the lowest level of significant input used:
Level 1 – observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2 – inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 – unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

WeThe Company generally estimateestimates fair value of long-lived assets, including ourits retail stores, using the income approach, which we basethe Company based on estimated future cash flows (discounted and with interest charges). The inputs used to determine fair value relate primarily to future assumptions regarding sales volumes, gross profit rates, retail store operating expenses and applicable probability weightings regarding future alternative uses. These inputs are categorized as Level 3 inputs under the fair value measurements guidance. The inputs used represent management’s assumptions about what information market participants would use in pricing the assets and are based upon the best information available at the balance sheet date.

Shareholders’ Deficit

Dividends

We are not restricted from paying cash dividends under our Credit Agreement so long as we are not in default under the Credit Agreement, our leverage ratio (as defined in our Credit Agreement) after giving effect to such restricted payments (as defined in our Credit Agreement) would not exceed 3.75:1.00 and no default or event of default (as defined in our Credit Agreement) would result therefrom. However, we have not historically paid, and have no current plans to pay, cash dividends on our common stock.
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Shareholders’ Deficit

Dividends

The Company is not restricted from paying cash dividends under the Credit Agreement so long as it is not in default under the Credit Agreement, the Company’s leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) after giving effect to such restricted payments (as defined in the Credit Agreement) would not exceed 3.75:1.00 and no default or event of default (as defined in the Credit Agreement) would result therefrom. At December 31, 2022, the Company exceeded the 3.75:1.00 leverage ratio. However, Sleep Number has not historically paid, and has no current plans to pay, cash dividends on the Company’s common stock.

Share Repurchases

At January 1,December 31, 2022, we had $403there was $348 million remaining authorization under ourthe $600 million board-approved share repurchase program. There is no expiration date governing the period over which wethe Company can repurchase shares. Any repurchased shares are constructively retired and returned to an unissued status. The cost of stock repurchases is first charged to additional paid-in-capital. Once additional paid-in capital is reduced to zero, any additional amounts are charged to accumulated deficit.

Revenue Recognition

We recognizeThe Company recognizes revenue when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to ourits customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expectit expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue recognized excludes sales taxes. Amounts billed to customers for delivery and setup are included in net sales. For most products, we receivethe Company receives payment before or promptly after, the products or services are delivered to the customer.

We acceptThe Company accepts sales returns of most products during a 100-night trial period. Accrued sales returns represent a refund liability for the amount of consideration that we dothe Company does not expect to be entitled to because it will be refunded to customers. The refund liability estimate is based on historical return rates and is adjusted for any current trends as appropriate. Each reporting period we remeasurethe Company remeasures the liability to reflect changes in the estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to net sales.

OurSleep Number beds sold with SleepIQ technology contain multiple performance obligations including the bed, and SleepIQ hardware and software. We analyze ourThe Company analyzes its multiple performance obligation(s) to determine whether they are distinct and can be separated or whether they must be accounted for as a single performance obligation. We determined that the beds sold with the SleepIQ technology have two performance obligations consisting of: (i) the bed; and (ii) SleepIQ hardware and software. SleepIQ hardware and software are not separable as the hardware and related software are not sold separately and the software is integral to the hardware’s functionality. We determineThe Company determined the transaction price for multiple performance obligations based on their relative standalone selling prices. The performance obligation related to the bed is satisfied at a point in time. The performance obligation related to SleepIQ technology is satisfied over time based on the ongoing access and usage by the customer of software essential to the functionality of SleepIQ technology. The deferred revenue and costs related to SleepIQ technology are recognized on a straight-line basis over the product’s estimated lifeperiod of benefit to the customer of 4.5 to 5.0 years because ourits inputs are generally expended evenly throughout the performance period.

See Note 9, Revenue Recognition, for additional information on revenue recognition and sales returns.
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Cost of Sales, Sales and Marketing, General and Administrative (G&A) and Research & Development (R&D) Expenses

The following tables summarize the primary costs classified in each major expense category (the classification of which may vary within ourthe Company’s industry):
Cost of SalesSales & Marketing
Costs associated with purchasing, manufacturing, shipping, handling and delivering ourthe Company’s products to ourits retail stores and customers;Advertising, marketing and media production;
Marketing and selling materials such as brochures, videos, websites, customer mailings and in-store signage;
Physical inventory losses, scrap and obsolescence;Payroll and benefits for sales and customer service staff;
Related occupancy and depreciation expenses;Store occupancy costs;
Costs associated with returns and exchanges; andStore depreciation expense;
Estimated costs to service customer warranty claims.Credit card processing fees; and
Promotional financing costs.
G&A
R&D(1)
Payroll and benefit costs for corporate employees, including information technology, legal, human resources, finance, sales and marketing administration, investor relations and risk management;Internal labor and benefits related to research and development activities;
Outside consulting services related to research and development activities; and
Testing equipment related to research and development activities.
Occupancy costs of corporate facilities;
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(1) Costs incurred in connection with R&D are charged to expense as incurred.
Depreciation related to corporate assets;
Information hardware, software and maintenance;
Insurance;
Investor relations costs; and
 Other overhead costs.

Leases

We determineThe Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Right-of-use (ROU) assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the estimated present value of future lease payments over the lease term. WeThe Company elected the option to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of ourits leases. Most of ourthe Company’s leases do not provide an implicit interest rate nor is the rate available to usit from ourits lessors. As an alternative, we use ourthe Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate, which is derived from information available at the lease commencement date, including publicly available data, in determining the present value of lease payments. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet as an ROU asset or operating lease liability. We recognizeThe Company recognizes operating lease costs for these short-term leases, primarily small equipment leases, on a straight-line basis over the lease term. At January 1,December 31, 2022, ourthe Company’s finance lease ROU assets and associated lease liabilities were not significant.

See Note 7, Leases, for further information regarding ourthe Company’s operating leases.

Pre-opening Costs

Costs associated with the start-up and promotion of new retail store openings are expensed as incurred.

Advertising Costs

We incurThe Company incurs advertising costs associated with print, digital and broadcast advertisements. Advertising costs are charged to expense when the ad first runs. Advertising expense was $309 million, $323 million and $253 million in 2022, 2021 and $242 million in 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Advertising costs deferred and included in prepaid expenses in ourthe consolidated balance sheet were not significant at January 1,December 31, 2022 and January 2, 2021,1, 2022, respectively.
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Insurance

We areThe Company is self-insured for certain losses related to health and workers’ compensation claims, although we obtainthe Company obtains third-party insurance coverage to limit exposure to these claims. We estimate ourThe Company estimates its self-insured liabilities using a number of factors including historical claims experience and analysis of incurred but not reported claims. OurThe Company’s self-insurance liability was $13 million at both December 31, 2022 and $11 million atJanuary 1, 2022. At both December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, and January 2, 2021, respectively. At January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, $9 million and $7 million, respectively, werewas included in current liabilities: compensation and benefits in ourthe consolidated balance sheets and $4 million and $4 million, respectively, were included in other non-current liabilities in ourthe consolidated balance sheets.

Software Capitalization

For software developed or obtained for internal use, we capitalizethe Company capitalizes direct external costs associated with developing or obtaining internal-use software. In addition, we capitalizethe Company capitalizes certain payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly involved with the development of such applications. Capitalized costs related to internal-use software under development are treated as construction-in-progress until the program, feature or functionality is ready for its intended use, at which time depreciation commences. We expenseThe Company expenses any data conversion or training costs as incurred. Capitalized software costs are included in property and equipment, net in ourthe consolidated balance sheet.

We capitalizeThe Company capitalizes costs incurred with the implementation of a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract, consistent with ourits policy for software developed or obtained for internal use. The capitalized implementation costs of cloud computing arrangements are expensed over the term of the cloud computing arrangement in the same line item in the statement of operations as the associated hosting fees. Capitalized costs incurred with the implementation of a cloud computing arrangement are included in prepaid expenses and other non-current assets in ourthe Company’s consolidated balance sheet, and in operating cash flows in ourits consolidated statement of cash flows.

Stock-based Compensation

We compensateThe Company compensates officers, directors and key employees with stock-based compensation under stock plans approved by ourits shareholders and administered under the supervision of ourthe Company’s Board of Directors (Board). At January 1,December 31, 2022, a total of 2.52.1 million shares were available for future grant. These plans include non-qualified stock options and stock awards.

We recordThe Company records stock-based compensation expense based on the award’s fair value at the grant date and the awards that are expected to vest. We recognizeThe Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award. We reduceThe Company reduces compensation expense by estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated using historical experience and projected employee turnover. We include,The Company includes, as part of cash flows from operating activities, the benefit of tax deductions in excess of recognized stock-based compensation expense. In addition, excess tax benefits or deficiencies are recorded as discrete adjustments to income tax expense.

Stock Options - stock option awards are granted at exercise prices equal to the closing price of ourthe Company’s stock on the grant date. Generally, options vest proportionally over three years and expire after 10 years. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period.

We determineThe Company determines the fair value of stock options granted and the resulting compensation expense at the date-of-grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. Descriptions of significant assumptions used to estimate the expected volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected term are as follows:

Expected Volatility – expected volatility was determined based on implied volatility of ourthe Company’s traded options and historical volatility of ourthe Company’s stock price.
Risk-Free Interest Rate – the risk-free interest rate was based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues at the date of grant with a term equal to the expected term.
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Expected Term – expected term represents the period that ourthe Company’s stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and was determined based on historical experience and anticipated future exercise patterns, giving consideration to the contractual terms of unexercised stock-based awards.
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Stock Awards - we issuethe Company issues stock awards to certain employees in conjunction with ourits stock-based compensation plan. The stock awards generally vest over three years based on continued employment (time-based). Compensation expense related to stock awards, except for stock awards with a market condition, is determined on the grant date based on the publicly quoted closing price of ourthe Company’s common stock and is charged to earnings on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Stock awards with a market condition are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The significant assumptions used to estimate the expected volatility and risk-free interest rate are similar to those described above in Stock Options.

In April 2020, wethe Company took actionsaction to maintain liquidity and cut costs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including offering a salary for stock program. Under that program, certain employees elected to forego a percentage of their cash salary for the remainder of the year in exchange for time-based stock awards that represented the value of the cash salary foregone. Subject to continuing employment, these awards vested in December 2020.

Certain time-based stock awards have a performance condition (performance-based). The final number of shares earned for performance-based stock awards and the related compensation expense is adjusted up or down to the extent the performance target is met. The actual number of shares that will ultimately be awarded range from 0% - 200% of the targeted amount for the 2022, 2021 2020 and 20192020 awards. We evaluate the likelihood of meeting the performance targets at each reporting period and adjust compensation expense, on a cumulative basis, based on the expected achievement of each of the performance targets. For performance-based stock awards granted in 2022, 2021 2020 and 2019,2020, the performance targets are based on growth in net sales and in operating profit, and the performance periods are fiscal 2022 through 2024, 2021 through 2023 and fiscal 2020 through 2022, and 2019 through 2021, respectively.

See Note 8, Shareholders’ Deficit, for additional information on stock-based compensation.

Income Taxes

We recognizeThe Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established for any portion of deferred tax assets that are not considered more likely than not to be realized. We evaluateThe Company evaluates all available positive and negative evidence, including ourits forecast of future taxable income, to assess the need for a valuation allowance on ourits deferred tax assets.

We recordThe Company records a liability for unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, in ourthe Company’s tax returns. We followThe Company follows a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount which is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We considerThe Company considers many factors when evaluating and estimating ourits tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments, and may not accurately forecast actual outcomes.

We classifyThe Company classifies net interest and penalties related to income taxes as a component of income tax expense in ourits consolidated statements of operations.
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Net Income Per Share

We calculateThe Company calculates basic net income per share by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. We calculateIt calculates diluted net income per share based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted by the number of potentially dilutive common shares as determined by the treasury stock method. Potentially dilutive shares consist of stock options and stock awards.
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Sources of Supply

WeThe Company currently obtain materials and components used to produce ourits beds from outside sources. As a result, we arethe Company is dependent upon suppliers that in some instances, are ourits sole source of supply, or supply the vast majority of the particular component or material. We continuously evaluate opportunities to dual-source key components and materials. The failure of one or more of ourthe Company’s suppliers to provide usit with materials or components on a timely basis could significantly impact ourthe consolidated results of operations and net income per share. While we believethe Company believes that these materials and components, or suitable replacements, could be obtained from other sources in the event of a disruption or loss of supply, weit may not be able to find alternative sources of supply or alternative sources of supply on comparable terms and an unexpected loss of supply over a short period of time may not allow usthe Company to replace these sources in the ordinary course of business.

New Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Guidance Issued but Not Yet Adopted as of January 1, 2022

Currently, our credit facility and our Synchrony financing agreement reference LIBOR-based rates. In 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that after 2021 it would no longer compel banks to submit the rates required to calculate the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), which have been widely used as reference rates for various securities and financial contracts, including loans, debt and derivatives. This announcement indicates that the continuation of LIBOR on the current basis is not guaranteed after 2021. Subsequently in March 2021, the FCA announced some USD LIBOR tenors (overnight, 1 month, 3 month, 6 month and 12 month) will continue to be published until June 30, 2023. Regulators in the U.S. and other jurisdictions have been working to replace these rates with alternative reference interest rates that are supported by transactions in liquid and observable markets, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) for USD LIBOR. Our credit facility contains provisions specifying alternative interest rate calculations to be employed when LIBOR ceases to be available as a benchmark. ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, as amended, helps limit the accounting impact from contract modifications due to the transition from LIBOR to alternative reference rates that are completed by December 31, 2022. We do not expect a significant impact to our operating results, financial position or cash flows from the transition from LIBOR to alternative reference interest rates, but we will continue to monitor the impact of this transition until it is completed.

(2) Fair Value Measurements

At December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, and January 2, 2021, wethe Company had $19$17 million and $12$19 million, respectively, of debt and equity securities that fund ourits deferred compensation plan and are classified in other non-current assets. WeThe Company also had corresponding deferred compensation plan liabilities of $17 million and $19 million at December 31, 2022 and $12 million at January 1, 2022, and January 2, 2021, respectively, which are included in other non-current liabilities. The majority of the debt and equity securities are Level 1 as they trade with sufficient frequency and volume to enable usit to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis. Unrealized gains/(losses) on the debt and equity securities offset those associated with the corresponding deferred compensation plan liabilities.

(3) Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
 December 31,
2022
January 1,
2022
Raw Materials$7,785 $11,752 
Work in Progress102 83 
Finished goods106,147 93,809 
$114,034 $105,644 

Finished goods inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
 December 31,
2022
January 1,
2022
Finished beds, including certain retail display beds and deliveries in-transit to those customers who have utilized home delivery services$36,708 $40,686 
Finished components that were ready for assembly for the completion of beds45,722 32,835 
Retail accessories23,717 20,288 
 $106,147 $93,809 

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(3) Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
 January 1,
2022
January 2,
2021
Raw materials$11,752 $12,599 
Work in progress83 103 
Finished goods93,809 68,660 
$105,644 $81,362 

Finished goods inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
 January 1,
2022
January 2,
2021
Finished beds, including retail display beds and deliveries in-transit to those customers who have utilized home delivery services$40,686 $21,442 
Finished components that were ready for assembly for the completion of beds32,835 28,108 
Retail accessories20,288 19,110 
 $93,809 $68,660 

(4) Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
January 1, 2022January 2,
2021
December 31, 2022January 1,
2022
Leasehold improvementsLeasehold improvements$130,640 $115,901 Leasehold improvements$140,344 $130,640 
Furniture and equipmentFurniture and equipment136,464 125,292 Furniture and equipment151,202 136,464 
Production machinery, computer equipment and softwareProduction machinery, computer equipment and software257,802 233,249 Production machinery, computer equipment and software287,834 257,802 
Construction in progressConstruction in progress14,246 7,059 Construction in progress11,568 14,246 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortizationLess: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(344,024)(306,278)Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(390,343)(344,024)
$195,128 $175,223 $200,605 $195,128 

(5) Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net

Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

Goodwill was $64 million at January 1,December 31, 2022 and January 2, 2021.1, 2022. Indefinite-lived trade name/trademarks totaled $1.4 million at January 1,December 31, 2022 and January 2, 2021.1, 2022.

Definite-lived Intangible Assets

The gross carrying amount of our developed technologies was $19 million at January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021. Accumulated amortization was $16 million and $13 million at January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021, respectively.
December 31, 2022January 1, 2022
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Developed technologies$18,851 $17,641 $18,851 $15,460 
Patents1,972 559 1,972 337 
$20,823 $18,200 $20,823 $15,797 

Amortization expense for ourthe Company’s developed technologies was $2$2.0 million in each of 2022, 2021 2020 and 2019.2020.

The gross carrying amount of ourAmortization expense for its patents which were acquired in June 2020, was $2$0.2 million, at both January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021. Accumulated amortization was $0.3$0.2 million and $0.1 million, at January 1,in 2022, 2021 and January 2, 2021,2020, respectively.

Annual amortization for definite-lived intangible assets for subsequent years are as follows (in thousands):
2023$1,431 
2024222 
2025226 
2026222 
2027222 
Thereafter300 
Total future amortization for definite-lived intangible assets$2,623 
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Amortization expense for our patents was $0.2 million and $0.1 million, in 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Annual amortization for definite-lived intangible assets for subsequent years are as follows (in thousands):
2022$2,403 
20231,431 
2024222 
2025226 
2026222 
Thereafter522 
Total future amortization for definite-lived intangible assets$5,026 

(6) Credit Agreement

As of January 1,December 31, 2022, ourthe Company’s credit facility had a total commitment amount of $825 million. The credit facility is for general corporate purposes, to meet ourits seasonal working capital requirements and to repurchase ourits stock. The credit agreementCredit Agreement includes an accordion feature which allows usthe Company to increase the amount of the credit facility from $825 million to $1.2 billion, subject to lenders’ approval. The credit agreementCredit Agreement provides the lenders with a collateral security interest in substantially all of ourthe Company’s assets and those of ourits subsidiaries and requires usit to comply with, among other things, a maximum leverage ratio (4.5x) and a minimum interest coverage ratio (3.0x).

We amended the Credit Agreement on October 26, 2022. The amendment, among other things, (a) provides relief from
the requirement that the net leverage ratio not exceed 3.75x for certain corporate actions including Permitted Capital
Distributions for Performance or Taxes (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and certain acquisition activity; (b) increases
the permissible net leverage ratio to 5.0x for the three consecutive quarterly reporting periods ending July 1, 2023; (c)
increases the commitment fee rate to 50 basis points and the margin applicable to interest rates for all borrowings by an
additional 50 basis points, in each case if the net leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 4.5x; and (d) replaces the
option to borrow at an interest rate based on London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to one based on a Term SOFR
Rate. The Term SOFR Rate equals the sum of (x) the Term SOFR Screen Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the
applicable interest period (but in no event less than zero), plus (y) 0.10%, plus (z) the margin based on Sleep Number’s
net leverage ratio. For the quarterly reporting period ending September 30, 2023 and subsequent quarterly reporting periods, the maximum leverage ratio will be 4.5x.

Under the terms of the credit agreement, we payCredit Agreement, the Company pays a variable rate of interest and a commitment fee based on ourits leverage ratio. The credit agreementCredit Agreement matures in December 2026. We wereThe Company was in compliance with all financial covenants as of January 1,December 31, 2022.

The following tables summarizes ourthe Company’s borrowings under the credit facility ($ in thousands):
January 1, 2022January 2, 2021 December 31, 2022January 1, 2022
Outstanding borrowingsOutstanding borrowings$382,500 $244,200 Outstanding borrowings$459,600 $382,500 
Outstanding letters of creditOutstanding letters of credit$3,997 $3,997 Outstanding letters of credit$5,947 $3,997 
Additional borrowing capacityAdditional borrowing capacity$438,503 $201,803 Additional borrowing capacity$359,453 $438,503 
Weighted-average interest rateWeighted-average interest rate1.6 %1.5 %Weighted-average interest rate6.7 %1.6 %

(7) Leases

We lease ourThe Company leases its retail, office and manufacturing space under operating leases which, in addition to the minimum lease payments, may require payment of a proportionate share of the real estate taxes and certain building operating expenses. While ourthe Company’s local market development approach generally results in long-term participation in given markets, ourits retail store leases generally provide for an initial lease term of five to 10 years. OurSleep Number’s office and manufacturing leases provide for an initial lease term of up to 15 years. In addition, ourits mall-based retail store leases may require payment of variable rent based on net sales in excess of certain thresholds. Certain leases may contain options to extend the term of the original lease. The exercise of lease renewal options is at ourthe Company’s sole discretion. Lease options are included in the lease term only if exercise is reasonably certain at lease commencement. OurThe Company lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees. WeThe Company also leaseleases vehicles and certain equipment under operating leases with an initial lease term of three to fivesix years.

OurThe Company’s operating lease costs include facility, vehicle and equipment lease costs, but exclude variable lease costs. Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, after consideration of rent escalations and rent holidays. The lease term for purposes of the calculation begins on the earlier of the lease commencement date or the date we takethe Company takes possession of the property. During lease renewal negotiations that extend beyond the original lease term, we estimatethe Company estimates straight-line rent expense based on current market conditions. Variable lease costs are recorded when it is probable the cost has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Future payments for real estate taxes and certain building operating expenses for which we are obligated are not included in operating lease costs.

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reasonably estimated. Future payments for real estate taxes and certain building operating expenses for which the Company is obligated are not included in operating lease costs.

At January 1,December 31, 2022, ourthe Company’s finance lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities were not significant.

Lease costs were as follows (in thousands):
202120202019202220212020
Operating lease costs(1)
Operating lease costs(1)
$99,474 $90,311 $86,026 
Operating lease costs(1)
$109,766 $99,474 $90,311 
Variable lease costsVariable lease costs$2,205 $1,147 $1,809 Variable lease costs$877 $2,205 $1,147 
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(1)Includes short-term lease costs which are not significant.

The maturities of operating lease liabilities as of January 1,December 31, 2022, were as follows(1) (in thousands):
2022$94,881 
2023202385,944 2023$103,935 
2024202474,288 202493,430 
2025202564,404 202582,375 
2026202653,113 202670,542 
2027202755,494 
ThereafterThereafter118,977 Thereafter118,529 
Total operating lease payments(2)
Total operating lease payments(2)
491,607 
Total operating lease payments(2)
524,305 
Less: InterestLess: Interest83,055 Less: Interest87,893 
Present value of operating lease liabilitiesPresent value of operating lease liabilities$408,552 Present value of operating lease liabilities$436,412 
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(1)Total operating lease payments exclude $82$80 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.
(2)Includes the current portion of $72$80 million for operating lease liabilities.

Other information related to operating leases was as follows:
January 1,
2022
January 2,
2021
December 31,
2022
January 1,
2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)6.46.3Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)6.26.4
Weighted-average discount rateWeighted-average discount rate6.1 %6.9 %Weighted-average discount rate6.2 %6.1 %

(in thousands)202120202019
Cash paid for amounts included in present value of operating lease liabilities$90,198 $85,497 $81,718 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities$109,000 $43,860 $75,384 

(in thousands)202220212020
Cash paid for amounts included in present value of operating lease liabilities$99,819 $90,198 $85,497 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities$82,117 $109,000 $43,860 
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(8) Shareholders’ Deficit

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Total stock-based compensation expense was as follows (in thousands):
202120202019 202220212020
Stock awards(1)Stock awards(1)$20,216 $19,435 $14,265 Stock awards(1)$9,471 $20,216 $19,435 
Stock optionsStock options2,998 2,378 2,392 Stock options3,752 2,998 2,378 
Total stock-based compensation expense(1)
Total stock-based compensation expense(1)
23,214 21,813 16,657 
Total stock-based compensation expense(1)
13,223 23,214 21,813 
Income tax benefitIncome tax benefit5,722 5,126 3,998 Income tax benefit3,319 5,722 5,126 
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of taxTotal stock-based compensation expense, net of tax$17,492 $16,687 $12,659 Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax$9,904 $17,492 $16,687 
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(1)    Changes in annual stock-based compensation expense reflectsincludes the cumulative impact of the change in the expected achievements of certain performance targets.

Stock Options

A summary of ourthe Company’s stock option activity was as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts and years):
Stock
Options
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (1)
Stock
Options
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (1)
Outstanding at January 2, 2021813 $30.74 6.5$41,568 
Outstanding at January 1, 2022Outstanding at January 1, 2022699 $42.02 6.3$28,258 
GrantedGranted63 143.06 Granted148 58.60 
ExercisedExercised(175)25.42 Exercised(48)23.57 
Canceled/ForfeitedCanceled/Forfeited(2)69.78 Canceled/Forfeited(12)58.63 
Outstanding at January 1, 2022699 $42.02 6.3$28,258 
Exercisable at January 1, 2022496 $30.24 5.5$22,993 
Vested and expected to vest at January 1, 2022685 $41.58 6.3$27,937 
Outstanding at December 31, 2022Outstanding at December 31, 2022787 $46.02 6.1$829 
Exercisable at December 31, 2022Exercisable at December 31, 2022558 $37.09 5.2$829 
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2022Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2022771 $45.66 6.1$829 
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(1)    Aggregate intrinsic value includes only those options where the current share price is equal to or greater than the share price on the date of grant.

Other information pertaining to options was as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
202120202019 202220212020
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options grantedWeighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted$71.93 $15.10 $18.97 Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted$30.22 $71.93 $15.10 
Total intrinsic value (at exercise) of stock options exercisedTotal intrinsic value (at exercise) of stock options exercised$16,003 $14,357 $9,636 Total intrinsic value (at exercise) of stock options exercised$1,298 $16,003 $14,357 

Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the fiscal year ended January 1,December 31, 2022 was $4.4$1.1 million. OurThe Company’s tax benefit related to the exercise of stock options for the fiscal year ended January 1,December 31, 2022 was $3.9$1.3 million.
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At January 1,December 31, 2022, there was $4.2$4.8 million of total stock option compensation expense related to non-vested stock options not yet recognized, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.91.8 years.
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The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model were as follows:
Valuation AssumptionsValuation Assumptions202120202019Valuation Assumptions202220212020
Expected dividend yieldExpected dividend yield0.0 %0.0 %0.0 %Expected dividend yield0.0 %0.0 %0.0 %
Expected volatilityExpected volatility58 %46 %43 %Expected volatility57 %58 %46 %
Risk-free interest rateRisk-free interest rate0.9 %0.7 %2.2 %Risk-free interest rate2.2 %0.9 %0.7 %
Expected term (years)Expected term (years)5.25.45.4Expected term (years)5.35.25.4

Stock Awards

Stock award activity was as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Time-
Based
Stock
Awards
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Performance-
Based
Stock Awards
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Time-
Based
Stock
Awards
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Performance-
Based
Stock Awards
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at January 2, 2021302 $38.96 520 $38.52 
Outstanding at January 1, 2022Outstanding at January 1, 2022206 $69.55 441 $63.37 
GrantedGranted70 128.72 172 97.40 Granted189 54.60 329 56.16 
VestedVested(156)37.86 (247)34.71 Vested(110)61.35 (251)46.94 
Canceled/ForfeitedCanceled/Forfeited(10)60.76 (4)65.57 Canceled/Forfeited(24)72.95 (18)70.10 
Outstanding at January 1, 2022206 $69.55 441 $63.37 
Outstanding at December 31, 2022Outstanding at December 31, 2022261 $61.88 501 $66.63 

At January 1,December 31, 2022, there was $8.3$9.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested time-based stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.91.8 years, and $19.4$7.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested performance-based stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.91.8 years.

Repurchases of Common Stock

Repurchases of ourthe Company’s common stock were as follows (in thousands):
202120202019 202220212020
Amount repurchased under Board-approved share repurchase programAmount repurchased under Board-approved share repurchase program$364,479 $228,111 $145,900 Amount repurchased under Board-approved share repurchase program$54,868 $364,479 $228,111 
Amount repurchased in connection with the vesting of employee restricted stock grantsAmount repurchased in connection with the vesting of employee restricted stock grants17,897 7,040 9,673 Amount repurchased in connection with the vesting of employee restricted stock grants9,320 17,897 7,040 
Total amount repurchased (based on trade dates)Total amount repurchased (based on trade dates)$382,376 $235,151 $155,573 Total amount repurchased (based on trade dates)$64,188 $382,376 $235,151 

As of January 1,December 31, 2022, the remaining authorization under ourthe Board-approved $600 million share repurchase program was $403$348 million.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Net Income per Common Share

The components of basic and diluted net income per share were as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
202120202019 202220212020
Net incomeNet income$153,746 $139,189 $81,845 Net income$36,610 $153,746 $139,189 
Reconciliation of weighted-average shares outstanding:Reconciliation of weighted-average shares outstanding:Reconciliation of weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic weighted-average shares outstandingBasic weighted-average shares outstanding24,038 27,665 29,472 Basic weighted-average shares outstanding22,396 24,038 27,665 
Dilutive effect of stock-based awardsDilutive effect of stock-based awards909 763 883 Dilutive effect of stock-based awards456 909 763 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstandingDiluted weighted-average shares outstanding24,947 28,428 30,355 Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding22,852 24,947 28,428 
Net income per share – basicNet income per share – basic$6.40 $5.03 $2.78 Net income per share – basic$1.63 $6.40 $5.03 
Net income per share – dilutedNet income per share – diluted$6.16 $4.90 $2.70 Net income per share – diluted$1.60 $6.16 $4.90 

Additional potential dilutive stock options totaling 0.4 million, 0.1 million for fiscal year 2021 and 0.2 million for fiscal years2022, 2021 and 2020, and 2019respectively, have been excluded from ourthe diluted net income per share calculations because these securities’ exercise prices were anti-dilutive (e.g., greater than the average market price of ourthe Company’s common stock).

(9) Revenue Recognition

Deferred contract assets and deferred contract liabilities are included in ourthe consolidated balance sheets as follows (in thousands):
January 1, 2022January 2, 2021 December 31, 2022January 1, 2022
Deferred contract assets included in:Deferred contract assets included in:  Deferred contract assets included in:  
Other current assetsOther current assets$28,048 $26,593 Other current assets$28,121 $28,048 
Other non-current assetsOther non-current assets49,343 37,976 Other non-current assets55,564 49,343 
$77,391 $64,569  $83,685 $77,391 

January 1, 2022January 2, 2021 December 31, 2022January 1, 2022
Deferred contract liabilities included in:Deferred contract liabilities included in:  Deferred contract liabilities included in:  
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities$36,490 $35,288 Other current liabilities$36,335 $36,490 
Other non-current liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities63,680 49,689 Other non-current liabilities70,999 63,680 
$100,170 $84,977  $107,334 $100,170 

During the years ended December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022 and January 2, 2021 and December 28, 2019, wethe Company recognized revenue of $34 million, $29 million $34 million and $32$34 million, respectively, that was included in the deferred contract liability balance at the beginning of the year.

Revenue from goods and services transferred to customers at a point in time accounted for approximately 98% of ourthe Company’s revenues for 2022, 2021 2020 and 2019.2020.

Net sales consisted of the following (in thousands):
202120202019 202220212020
Retail storesRetail stores$1,904,037 $1,582,266 $1,558,638 Retail stores$1,823,617 $1,904,037 $1,582,266 
Online, phone, chat and otherOnline, phone, chat and other280,912 274,289 139,714 Online, phone, chat and other290,680 280,912 274,289 
Total CompanyTotal Company$2,184,949 $1,856,555 $1,698,352 Total Company$2,114,297 $2,184,949 $1,856,555 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Obligation for Sales Returns

The activity in the sales returns liability account for 20212022 and 20202021 was as follows (in thousands):
20212020 20222021
Balance at beginning of yearBalance at beginning of year$24,765 $19,809 Balance at beginning of year$22,368 $24,765 
Additions that reduce net salesAdditions that reduce net sales91,975 81,513 Additions that reduce net sales103,477 91,975 
Deduction from reservesDeduction from reserves(94,372)(76,557)Deduction from reserves(100,251)(94,372)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$22,368 $24,765 Balance at end of period$25,594 $22,368 

(10) Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan

Under ourthe Company’s profit sharing and 401(k) plan, eligible employees may defer up to 50% of their compensation on a pre-tax basis, subject to Internal Revenue Service limitations. Each year, wethe Company may make a discretionary contribution equal to a percentage of the employee’s contribution. During 2022, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, ourthe Company’s contributions, net of forfeitures, were $7$10 million, $6$7 million and $6 million, respectively.

(11) Income Taxes

Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following (in thousands):
202120202019202220212020
Current:Current:Current:
FederalFederal$17,019 $29,762 $12,299 Federal$15,518 $17,019 $29,762 
StateState4,568 6,528 3,293 State5,174 4,568 6,528 
21,587 36,290 15,592 20,692 21,587 36,290 
Deferred:Deferred:Deferred:
FederalFederal10,954 584 2,591 Federal(7,264)10,954 584 
StateState1,004 (91)480 State(1,143)1,004 (91)
11,958 493 3,071 (8,407)11,958 493 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense$33,545 $36,783 $18,663 Income tax expense$12,285 $33,545 $36,783 

The following table provides a reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and ourthe Company’s effective income tax rate:
202120202019202220212020
Statutory federal income taxStatutory federal income tax21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %Statutory federal income tax21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal benefitState income taxes, net of federal benefit3.0 2.4 3.6 State income taxes, net of federal benefit6.4 3.0 2.4 
Stock-based compensation(6.3)(2.4)(4.3)
R&D tax creditsR&D tax credits(1.4)(1.4)(2.2)R&D tax credits(5.5)(1.4)(1.4)
Non-deductible compensationNon-deductible compensation1.5 1.0 — Non-deductible compensation1.7 1.5 1.0 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation(1.2)(6.3)(2.4)
Changes in unrecognized tax benefitsChanges in unrecognized tax benefits(0.1)0.3 (0.5)Changes in unrecognized tax benefits(0.4)(0.1)0.3 
OtherOther0.2 — 1.0 Other3.1 0.2 — 
Effective income tax rateEffective income tax rate17.9 %20.9 %18.6 %Effective income tax rate25.1 %17.9 %20.9 %

We fileThe Company files income tax returns with the U.S. federal government and various state jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, we arethe Company is subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities. We areThe Company is no longer subject to federal income tax examinations for years prior to 20182019 or state income tax examinations prior to 2017.2018.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Deferred Income Taxes

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred income taxes were as follows (in thousands):
2021202020222021
Deferred tax assets:Deferred tax assets:Deferred tax assets:
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation$8,037 $7,518 Stock-based compensation$6,896 $8,037 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities102,292 86,692 Operating lease liabilities109,144 102,292 
Warranty and returns liabilitiesWarranty and returns liabilities7,459 8,496 Warranty and returns liabilities7,881 7,459 
Net operating loss carryforwards and creditsNet operating loss carryforwards and credits1,939 2,027 Net operating loss carryforwards and credits2,051 1,939 
Compensation and benefitsCompensation and benefits8,206 6,045 Compensation and benefits7,678 8,206 
Research and developmentResearch and development13,860 — 
OtherOther6,607 7,440 Other6,110 6,607 
Total gross deferred tax assetsTotal gross deferred tax assets134,540 118,218 Total gross deferred tax assets153,620 134,540 
Valuation allowanceValuation allowance(615)(615)Valuation allowance(615)(615)
Total gross deferred tax assets after valuation allowanceTotal gross deferred tax assets after valuation allowance133,925 117,603 Total gross deferred tax assets after valuation allowance153,005 133,925 
Deferred tax liabilities:Deferred tax liabilities:Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipmentProperty and equipment34,655 31,881 Property and equipment38,442 34,655 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets92,778 78,824 Operating lease right-of-use assets99,311 92,778 
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue5,460 4,987 Deferred revenue4,394 5,460 
OtherOther1,720 2,153 Other2,900 1,720 
Total gross deferred tax liabilitiesTotal gross deferred tax liabilities134,613 117,845 Total gross deferred tax liabilities145,047 134,613 
Net deferred tax liabilities$(688)$(242)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)$7,958 $(688)

At January 1,December 31, 2022, wethe Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal purposes of $0.5 million, which will expire between 2025 and 2027.

We evaluate ourThe Company evaluates its deferred income taxes quarterly to determine if valuation allowances are required. As part of this evaluation, wethe Company assess whether valuation allowances should be established for any deferred tax assets that are not considered more likely than not to be realized, using all available evidence, both positive and negative. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency, and severity of historical losses, forecasts of future profitability, taxable income in available carryback periods and tax planning strategies. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. We haveThe Company has provided a $0.6 million valuation allowance resulting primarily from ourits inability to utilize certain foreign net operating losses, and federal net operating losses associated with our 2015 acquisition of BAM Labs, Inc.losses.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits

Reconciliations of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits were as follows (in thousands):
Federal and State TaxFederal and State Tax
202120202019202220212020
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$3,912 $3,337 $3,866 Beginning balance$3,869 $3,912 $3,337 
Increases related to current-year tax positionsIncreases related to current-year tax positions831 860 638 Increases related to current-year tax positions910 831 860 
Increases related to prior-year tax positionsIncreases related to prior-year tax positions27 134 Increases related to prior-year tax positions252 27 
Decreases related to prior-year tax positionsDecreases related to prior-year tax positions(33)— (363)Decreases related to prior-year tax positions(328)(33)— 
Lapse of statute of limitationsLapse of statute of limitations(845)(312)(663)Lapse of statute of limitations(1,058)(845)(312)
Settlements with taxing authorities— — (275)
Ending balanceEnding balance$3,869 $3,912 $3,337 Ending balance$3,645 $3,869 $3,912 

At bothDecember 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, and January 2, 2021, wethe Company had $3.7$3.2 million and $3.6$3.7 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits, which if recognized, would affect ourits effective tax rate. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits is not expected to change materially within the next 12 months.

(12) Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

We areThe Company is involved from time to time in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of ourits business, including primarily commercial, product liability, employment and intellectual property claims. In accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, we recordthe Company records a liability in ourits consolidated financial statements with respect to any of these matters when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. If a material loss is reasonably possible but not known or probable, and may be reasonably estimated, the estimated loss or range of loss is disclosed. With respect to currently pending legal proceedings, we havethe Company has not established an estimated range of reasonably possible material losses either because we believeit believes that we haveis has valid defenses to claims asserted against us,it, the proceeding has not advanced to a stage of discovery that would enable usit to establish an estimate, or the potential loss is not material. WeThe Company currently dodoes not expect the outcome of pending legal proceedings to have a material effect on ourits consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Litigation, however, is inherently unpredictable, and it is possible that the ultimate outcome of one or more claims asserted against usthe Company could adversely impact ourits consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We expenseThe Company expenses legal costs as incurred.

Shareholder Class Action Complaints

On December 14, 2021, purported Sleep Number shareholder, Steamfitters Local 449 Pension & Retirement Security
Funds (Steamfitters), filed a putative class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of
Minnesota (the District of Minnesota) on behalf of all purchasers of Sleep Number common stock between February 18,
2021 and July 20, 2021, inclusive, against Sleep Number, Shelly Ibach and David Callen. PlaintiffCallen, the Company’s former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Steamfitters alleges material misstatements and omissions in certain of Sleep Number’s public disclosures during the purported class period, in violation of SectionSections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.amended (the Exchange Act). The complaint seeks, among other things, unspecified monetary damages, reasonable costs and expenses and equitable/injunctive or other relief as deemed appropriate by the Court. We believeDistrict of Minnesota.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
On February 14, 2022, a second purported Sleep Number shareholder, Ricardo Dario Schammas, moved for
appointment as lead plaintiff in the action. On March 24, 2022, the District of Minnesota heard argument on Schammas’s
motion, and subsequently appointed Steamfitters and Schammas as Co-Lead Plaintiffs (together, Co-Lead Plaintiffs). On
July 19, 2022, Co-Lead Plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint, which, like the predecessor complaint, asserts
claims against Sleep Number, Shelly Ibach, and David Callen under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act. Co-
Lead Plaintiffs purport to assert these claims are without meriton behalf of all purchasers of Sleep Number common stock between
February 18, 2021 and intendJuly 20, 2021. Defendants moved to vigorously defenddismiss the matter.consolidated complaint on September 19, 2022,
which motion was heard by the Court on January 17, 2023, and remains pending.

Shareholder Derivative Complaint

On May 12, 2022, Gwendolyn Calla Moore, as the appointed representative of purported Sleep Number shareholder
Matthew Gelb, filed a derivative action (the Derivative Action) in the District of Minnesota against Jean-Michel Valette,
Shelly Ibach, Barbara Matas, Brenda Lauderback, Daniel Alegre, Deborah Kilpatrick, Julie Howard, Kathleen Nedorostek,
Michael Harrison, Stephen Gulis, Jr., David Callen, and Kevin Brown. Moore purports to assert claims on behalf of Sleep
Number for breaches of fiduciary duty, waste, and contribution under Sections 10(b) and 21(d) of the Exchange Act.
Moore’s allegations generally mirror those asserted in the securities complaint described above. The Moore complaint
seeks damages in an unspecified amount, disgorgement, interest, and costs and expenses, including attorneys’ and
experts’ fees.

On September 13, 2022, the District of Minnesota entered a joint stipulation staying all proceedings in the Derivative
Action pending the outcome of any motion to dismiss the Steamfitters consolidated amended complaint.

Stockholder Demand

On March 25, 2022, Sleep Number received a shareholder litigation demand (the “Demand”), requesting that the Board
investigate the allegations in the securities class action complaint and pursue claims on Sleep Number’s behalf based on
those allegations. On May 12, 2022, the Board established a special litigation committee to investigate the demand.

On October 5 and October 12, 2022, Sleep Number received two additional shareholder litigation demands, which
adopted and incorporated the allegations and requests in the Demand. Both of these additional litigation demands were
referred to the special litigation committee.

The special litigation committee has concluded that it would not be in the best interests of Sleep Number and its
shareholders to take any of the actions requested in the demands at this time.

Consumer Credit Arrangements

We referThe Company refers customers seeking extended financing to certain third-party financiers (Card Servicers). The Card Servicers, if credit is granted, establish the interest rates, fees, and all other terms and conditions of the customer’s account based on their evaluation of the creditworthiness of the customer. As the accounts are owned by the Card Servicers, at no time are the accounts purchased or acquired from us. We areSleep Number. The Company is not liable to the Card Servicers for ourits customers’ credit defaults.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Commitments

As of January 1,December 31, 2022, we had $56the Company has $45 million of inventory purchase commitments. As part of the normal course of business, there are a limited number of inventory supply contracts that contain penalty provisions for failure to purchase contracted quantities. We doThe Company does not currently expect any material payments under these provisions. At January 1,December 31, 2022, wethe Company had entered into 4546 lease commitments primarily for future retail store locations. These lease commitments provide for total lease payments over the next threesix to 10 years, which if consummated based on current cost estimates, would approximate $82$80 million over the initial lease term. The future lease payments for these lease commitments have been excluded in the total operating lease payments in Note 7, Leases.

(13) COVID-19 Pandemic

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March 2020, government restrictions resulted in the temporary closure of most of our retail stores, with 47% of our stores closed on average during the second quarter of 2020. While prioritizing the safety of our team, serving our customers and ensuring business continuity, we swiftly took decisive actions to strengthen our liquidity, cash flows and financial position, and mitigate the future impact on our operations and financial performance. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic challenges, we continue to design, manufacture, sell and service Sleep Number products, invest in our business, develop and launch new products, and deliver innovative customer solutions.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our 2020 and 2021 financial performance. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic mainly impacted our second-quarter financial performance, as we generated strong demand and financial performance during the full-year of 2020. In 2021 we continued to generate strong demand; however, our financial performance was impacted by: (i) global supply constraints which affected our ability to deliver products to our customers; and (ii) incremental costs from labor and material inflation, and expediting costs resulting from current-period supply chain shortages. The pandemic's future effects on our global supply chain, consumer demand and our ongoing financial performance remains uncertain. See Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Part I: Item 1A. Risk Factors for additional discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on our business.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Conclusions Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintainThe Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. OurThe Company’s management, with the participation of ourits chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of ourthe Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, ourits principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that ourthe Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this annual report.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Sleep Number’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). OurThe Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. OurThe Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management, with the participation of ourits principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of ourthe Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation under these criteria, management concluded that ourits internal control over financial reporting was effective as of January 1,December 31, 2022. The report of Deloitte & Touche LLP, ourthe Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, regarding the effectiveness of ourthe Company’s internal control over financial reporting is included in this report in “Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” under “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.”

Fourth Quarter Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in ourthe Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended January 1,December 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, ourthe Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.
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ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS

Not applicable.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information under the captions “Election of Directors” and “Corporate Governance” in ourthe Company’s Proxy Statement for our 2022its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference. Information concerning ourthe Company’s executive officers is included in Part I of this report under the caption “Information about ourits Executive Officers.”

We haveThe Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct applicable to ourits directors, officers and employees (including ourits principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer). The Code of Business Conduct is available on the Investor Relations section of ourthe Company’s website at www.SleepNumber.com. Selectwww.sleepnumber.com: select the “Investors” link, “Governance” link and then the “Governance Documents” link. In the event that we amendthe Company amends or waivewaives any of the provisions of the Code of Business Conduct applicable to ourthe Company’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, we intendthe Company intends to disclose the same on ourits website at www.SleepNumber.com.www.sleepnumber.com.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information under the caption “Executive Compensation” in ourthe Company’s Proxy Statement for our 2022its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Stock Ownership

The information under the caption “Stock Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners” in ourthe Company’s Proxy Statement for our 2022its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.

Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans

The information under the caption “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in ourthe Company’s Proxy Statement for our 2022its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information under the caption “Corporate Governance; Related Party Transactions Policy” and “Corporate Governance; Corporate Governance Principles; Independence” in ourthe Company’s Proxy Statement for our 2022the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The information under the caption “Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” for Deloitte & Touche LLP (PCAOB No. 34) in ourthe Company’s Proxy Statement for our 2022the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBIT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)    Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule

(1)    Financial Statements

All financial statements as set forth under Item 8 of this report.

(2)    Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule

The following Report and financial statement schedule are included in this Part IV:

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

(3)    Exhibits

The exhibits to this Report are listed in the Exhibit Index below.



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EXHIBIT INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JANUARY 2, 2021DECEMBER 31, 2022
Exhibit
No.
Description
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
4.14.1*
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
7176


Exhibit
No.
Description
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
10.1710.17†*
10.18
10.19
10.20
10.21
10.22
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Exhibit
No.
Description
10.23
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Exhibit
No.
Description
10.24
10.25
10.26
10.2710.26*
10.28
10.2910.27
10.3010.28
10.3110.29
10.3210.30
10.3310.31
10.3410.32
10.35*10.33
10.36*10.34
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Exhibit
No.
10.35
10.3710.36
10.38†10.37
10.3910.38
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Exhibit
No.
Description
10.4010.39
10.4110.40
10.4210.41
10.4310.42
10.4410.43
10.4510.44
10.4610.45
10.4710.46
10.4810.47*
21.1*21.1
23.1*
24.1*
31.1*
31.2*
32.1*
32.2*
101.INS*Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCH*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
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Exhibit
No.
Description
101.CAL*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104*Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
____________________
(1)Confidential treatment has been requested by the issuer with respect to designated portions contained within document. Such portions have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
(2)Portions of this exhibit have been redacted in compliance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(10).
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*    Filed herein.
†    Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

Not applicable.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SLEEP NUMBER CORPORATION
(Registrant)
March 1, 2022February 24, 2023By:/s/ Shelly R. Ibach
Shelly R. Ibach
Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
By:/s/ David R. CallenChristopher D. Krusmark
David R. CallenChristopher D. Krusmark
Interim Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
By:/s/ RobertJoel J. PoirierLaing
RobertJoel J. PoirierLaing
Chief Accounting Officer
(principal accounting officer)
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POWER OF ATTORNEY

Know all persons by these presents, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Shelly R. Ibach, David R. CallenChristopher D. Krusmark and Sam R. Hellfeld, and each of them, as such person’s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for such person and in such person’s name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Report, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as such person might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming that all said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them or their or such person’s substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date or dates indicated.

NameTitleDate
/s/ Jean-Michel ValetteShelly R. IbachChairmanChair of the BoardFebruary 28, 202224, 2023
Jean-Michel ValetteShelly R. Ibach
/s/ Shelly R. IbachJean-Michel ValetteDirectorMarch 1, 2022February 22, 2023
Shelly R. IbachJean-Michel Valette
/s/ Daniel I. AlegreDirectorFebruary 28, 202221, 2023
Daniel I. Alegre
/s/ Phillip M. EylerDirectorFebruary 27, 202223, 2023
Phillip M. Eyler
/s/ Stephen L. Gulis, Jr.DirectorFebruary 28, 202223, 2023
Stephen L. Gulis, Jr.
/s/ Michael J. HarrisonDirectorFebruary 28, 202222, 2023
Michael J. Harrison
/s/ Julie M. HowardDirectorFebruary 28, 202221, 2023
Julie M. Howard
/s/ Deborah L. KilpatrickDirectorFebruary 24, 202220, 2023
Deborah L. Kilpatrick
/s/ Brenda J. LauderbackDirectorFebruary 28, 202220, 2023
Brenda J. Lauderback
/s/ Barbara R. MatasDirectorFebruary 25, 202222, 2023
Barbara R. Matas
/s/ Angel L. MendezDirectorFebruary 24, 202222, 2023
Angel L. Mendez
/s/ Kathleen L. NedorostekDirectorFebruary 28, 2022
Kathleen L. Nedorostek
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SLEEP NUMBER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
(in thousands)
DescriptionDescription202120202019Description202220212020
Allowances for credit lossesAllowances for credit lossesAllowances for credit losses
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$1,046 $898 $699 Balance at beginning of period$924 $1,046 $898 
Additions charged to costs and expensesAdditions charged to costs and expenses1,750 1,541 1,391 Additions charged to costs and expenses2,294 1,750 1,541 
Deductions from reservesDeductions from reserves(1,872)(1,393)(1,192)Deductions from reserves(1,951)(1,872)(1,393)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$924 $1,046 $898 Balance at end of period$1,267 $924 $1,046 
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