Leggett & Platt EVP Ups Stake to 139,289 Shares via Modest Purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) – Form 4 insider transaction

EVP & President of Bedding Products, James Tyson Hagale, reported two share acquisitions on 27 June 2025:

• 138.7409 common shares acquired at $7.8625 per share
• 311.85 common shares acquired at $7.40 per share

The total of 450.5909 new shares lifts Hagale’s direct ownership from 138,838.1652 to 139,288.7561 shares. The filing lists transaction code “A” (acquisition) and no derivative activity. No dispositions were reported and no 10b5-1 plan box was checked. The modest purchase size (≈0.3 % of his holdings) nevertheless signals continued personal capital commitment at prices near multiyear lows for LEG.

Positive

• Insider buying: Executive added 450.5909 LEG shares, indicating personal confidence.
• No insider sales: Filing shows only acquisitions, reinforcing a non-dilutive posture.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Senior Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Small insider purchase; modestly positive sentiment impact.

The executive bought ~451 shares worth roughly $3.4 k. While immaterial to float, insider purchases—especially at depressed prices—tend to be interpreted favorably. Hagale now controls ~139 k shares (>US$1 m). Lack of 10b5-1 designation implies discretionary buying. Scale is too small to alter valuation models, so broader market impact should be limited.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Governance-neutral; demonstrates insider alignment.

The Form 4 reveals incremental accumulation rather than option exercise or automatic plan, suggesting active confidence. No red flags—no sales, no derivatives, no complex structures. Even though immaterial financially, continued insider alignment supports shareholder interests. Overall governance impact is neutral-to-positive.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider HAGALE JAMES TYSON

Role EVP, Pres. - Bedding Products

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	138.741	$7.8625	$1K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	311.85	$7.40	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 138,976.906 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

HAGALE JAMES TYSON

(Last) (First) (Middle)

NO 1 LEGGETT ROAD

(Street)

CARTHAGE MO 64836

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LEGGETT & PLATT INC [ LEG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Pres. - Bedding Products

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/27/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/27/2025		A		138.7409	A	$7.8625	138,976.9061	D
Common Stock	06/27/2025		A		311.85	A	$7.4	139,288.7561	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Stanley Scott Luton, attorney-in-fact	06/30/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

How many LEG shares did EVP James Hagale buy on 27 June 2025?

He acquired a total of 450.5909 common shares across two transactions.

At what prices were the LEG insider purchases executed?

The shares were bought at $7.8625 and $7.40 per share, respectively.

What is James Hagale’s total LEG share ownership after the transactions?

His direct beneficial ownership stands at 139,288.7561 shares.

Were any LEG derivative securities involved in this Form 4?

No. Table II shows no derivative transactions or holdings.

Did the filing reference a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The 10b5-1 checkbox was not marked, indicating discretionary transactions.