Sun Capital Responds to Furniture Brands' ''Board Succession Plan''

SCSF Equities, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Sun Capital”) today issued the following statement in response to Furniture Brands International, Inc.’s (NYSE: FBN) ("Furniture Brands”) recently announced "Board Succession Plan.” Jason Bernzweig, a Vice President for Sun Capital, said: "We agree with Furniture Brands that it is clearly time to make room for the next generation of leadership on the Board, but their latest tactic must be seen for what it is -- an attempt to avoid a shareholder referendum on the Board’s performance and secure the ability to designate directors selected by the Board, rather than by shareholders, after the shareholders vote. In our opinion, this is just one more example of Furniture Brands’ apparent disregard for shareholders’ rights. Sun Capital has put forth three highly qualified nominees – Alan Schwartz, Ira Kaplan, and Scott King – who will act in the best interest of all shareholders. We urge shareholders to elect our candidates rather than awaiting the results of a lengthy and uncertain Board search process, which we believe has been purposefully drawn out to circumvent the vote.” Sun Capital strongly encourages Furniture Brands shareholders to sign, date, and return the Gold proxy card and vote FOR Alan Schwartz, Ira Kaplan, and T. Scott King. Shareholders who have questions, or need assistance in voting their shares, should call Sun Capital’s proxy solicitor, D.F. King & Co., Inc. at 1-800-347-4750. For more information on how to vote, as well as other proxy materials, please visit www.FBNValue.com. About Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, and other investments in market–leading companies that can benefit from its in–house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in and managed more than 185 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $35.0 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates with offices in London, Tokyo, and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com. Additional Information SCSF Equities, LLC, Sun Capital Securities Offshore Fund, Ltd., Sun Capital Securities Fund, LP, Sun Capital Securities Advisors, LP, Sun Capital Securities, LLC, Marc J. Leder, Rodger R. Krouse, Alan Schwartz, Ira Kaplan and T. Scott King (collectively, the "Participants”) filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC on April 15, 2008 containing information about the solicitation of proxies for the 2008 Annual Meeting of the shareholders of Furniture Brands International, Inc. The definitive proxy statement and the GOLD proxy card were first disseminated to shareholders of Furniture Brands International, Inc. on or about April 15, 2008. Shareholders of Furniture Brands International, Inc. are urged to read the definitive proxy statement because it contains important information. Detailed information relating to the Participants can be found in the definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents relating to the solicitation of proxies by the Participants are available at no charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, Sun Capital will provide copies of the proxy statement and other relevant documents without charge upon request. Requests for copies should be directed to Sun Capital’s proxy solicitor, D.F. King & Co., Inc., at 1-800-347-4750. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this press release that are not clearly historical in nature or that necessarily depend on future events are forward-looking, and the words "anticipate,” "believe,” "expect,” "estimate,” "plan,” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. and its affiliates and currently available information. They are not guarantees of future performance, involve certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Sun Capital does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release.