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Leggett & Platt EVP granted additional common shares

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SMITH ROBERT S JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Leggett & Platt Inc executive Robert S. Smith Jr, EVP and President – Specialized and FF&T, received two Common Stock grants on August 22, 2025. The awards were for 115.2868 shares at $8.2110 per share and 209.0295 shares at $7.7280 per share, both held directly. After these grants, he directly holds 99,063.0522 Common Stock shares.

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TL;DR: Insider purchases totaling ~324.3 shares at sub-$9 prices increased reported holdings slightly.

The Form 4 discloses two small open-market acquisitions by EVP Robert S. Smith Jr. on 08/22/2025: 115.2868 shares at $8.211 and 209.0295 shares at $7.728, raising reported beneficial ownership to 99,063.0522 shares. These transactions appear to be routine purchases rather than large, material events and do not indicate changes in option exercises or derivative activity. For portfolio impact, the absolute size is modest relative to typical market-capitalization holdings for a public company of Leggett & Platt's scale.

TL;DR: Disclosure complies with Section 16 reporting: purchases reported, ownership updated, form signed by attorney-in-fact.

The filing identifies the reporting person, relationship to issuer (EVP, President - Spec. and FF&T), and reports two non-derivative acquisitions with prices and resulting beneficial ownership levels. There is no indication of derivative transactions, plan-based trades, or amendments. The signature block shows an attorney-in-fact executed the filing. This appears to be a standard, timely Form 4 disclosure consistent with insider trading reporting requirements.

Insider SMITH ROBERT S JR
Role EVP, Pres. - Spec. and FF&T
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 115.2868 $8.211 $946.62
Grant/Award Common Stock 209.0295 $7.728 $2K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 99,063.0522 shares (Direct)
Shares granted (grant 1) 115.2868 shares Common Stock grant on 2025-08-22 at $8.2110 per share
Shares granted (grant 2) 209.0295 shares Common Stock grant on 2025-08-22 at $7.7280 per share
Post-transaction holdings 99,063.0522 shares Direct Common Stock holdings after reported grants
Grant 1 price $8.2110 per share Value used for 115.2868-share Common Stock award
Grant 2 price $7.7280 per share Value used for 209.0295-share Common Stock award
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"Transaction code description is "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"aff_10b5_one relates to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
Common Stock financial
"security_title is listed as Common Stock for each transaction"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

FAQ

What stock awards did LEG executive Robert S. Smith Jr receive on August 22, 2025?
He received two direct grants of LEG Common Stock on August 22, 2025: 115.2868 shares valued at $8.2110 per share and 209.0295 shares valued at $7.7280 per share. Both transactions are reported as grant or award acquisitions.

How many LEG common shares does Robert S. Smith Jr hold after these Form 4 transactions?
He holds 99,063.0522 LEG Common Stock shares directly after the reported August 22, 2025 grants. This post-transaction balance reflects his direct ownership position as disclosed in the canonical holdings data.

Was the LEG Form 4 for Robert S. Smith Jr a market purchase or a grant of shares?
The filing reports grants or awards of shares, not open-market purchases. Both transactions are coded "A" and described as "Grant, award, or other acquisition," indicating compensation-related stock awards rather than discretionary buying or selling.

What per-share values were used for Robert S. Smith Jr’s LEG stock grants?
The first grant used $8.2110 per share and the second used $7.7280 per share. These values apply to awards of 115.2868 and 209.0295 Common Stock shares, respectively, all held under direct ownership.

What role does Robert S. Smith Jr hold at LEG in this Form 4 disclosure?
He is EVP and President – Specialized and FF&T at LEG. The Form 4 identifies him as an officer, and the reported grants of Common Stock relate to his position within Leggett & Platt Inc.

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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
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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*
SMITH ROBERT S JR
(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. - Spec. and FF&T
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/22/2025
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 08/22/2025 A 115.2868 A $8.211 98,854.0227 D
Common Stock 08/22/2025 A 209.0295 A $7.728 99,063.0522 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 08/25/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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