Leggett & Platt Announces Quarterly Dividend and Annual Meeting Results; Two Directors Retire

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Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share for Q2 2025, payable on July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 13, 2025. At the annual shareholders' meeting, all eight Board nominees were elected, and shareholders approved PricewaterhouseCoopers as the independent auditor for 2025, executive compensation, and amendments to the Flexible Stock Plan. Two directors, Manuel Fernandez and Mark Blinn, retired from the Board effective before the meeting, reducing the Board size from ten to eight members. The 142-year-old company is a diversified manufacturer specializing in bedding components, automotive seat systems, furniture components, and various engineered products.

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• Significant reduction in quarterly dividend to $0.05 per share indicates potential financial constraints
• Board size reduced from 10 to 8 members, potentially reducing diverse perspectives in corporate governance

CARTHAGE, Mo., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 

• Board declared second quarter dividend of $.05 per share
• Annual meeting voting aligned with Board recommendations
• Manuel Fernandez and Mark Blinn retired from Board

Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $.05 per share for the second quarter 2025. The dividend will be paid on July 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 13, 2025.

The Company's annual meeting of shareholders was held this morning. Shareholders elected as directors the eight nominees proposed by the Board; ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Company's independent registered public accountant for 2025; endorsed the compensation of the Company's named executive officers; and approved the amendment and restatement of the Company's Flexible Stock Plan. No other proposals were voted upon.

As previously reported, effective prior to the annual meeting, Manuel Fernandez and Mark Blinn retired from the Board of Directors. They informed the Company of their decision to retire on February 25, 2025. As a result, the Board reduced the number of directors from ten to eight.

Karl Glassman, Board Chairman, President & CEO, commented, "On behalf of the Company, I would like to thank Manny and Mark for their service to Leggett. Manny, as a long-time director, has significantly contributed to the Company with his insightful guidance and unwavering commitment. Since joining the Board in 2019, Mark has offered invaluable insights that have greatly benefited the Company."

Independent Lead Director, Bob Brunner, stated, "The entire Board of Directors would like to express our sincere gratitude to Manny and Mark for their exemplary service to the Company and wish them all the best.  The eight directors elected today are equipped with the necessary experience and skills to provide ongoing effective oversight and guidance."

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Leggett's website at www.leggett.com.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:  Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) is a diversified manufacturer that designs and produces a broad variety of engineered components and products that can be found in many homes and automobiles. The 142-year-old Company is a leading supplier of bedding components and private label finished goods; automotive seat comfort and convenience systems; home and work furniture components; geo components; flooring underlayment; hydraulic cylinders for material handling and heavy construction applications; and aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies.

CONTACT:   Investor Relations, (417) 358-8131 or invest@leggett.com
Cassie J. Branscum, Vice President, Investor Relations
Katelyn J. Pierce, Analyst, Investor Relations

 

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SOURCE Leggett & Platt Incorporated

FAQ

What is LEG's dividend payment for Q2 2025?

Leggett & Platt (LEG) will pay a dividend of $0.05 per share for Q2 2025 on July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 13, 2025.

Who retired from Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors in 2025?

Manuel Fernandez and Mark Blinn retired from Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors, effective prior to the 2025 annual meeting.

How many directors are now on LEG's Board after the 2025 retirements?

Following the retirement of two directors, the Board reduced its size from ten to eight members.

What key proposals were approved at LEG's 2025 annual meeting?

Shareholders approved the election of eight directors, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as the independent auditor, endorsed executive compensation, and approved amendments to the Flexible Stock Plan.