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CARTHAGE, Mo., Nov. 7, 2017
CARTHAGE, Mo., Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
- Fourth quarter dividend is $.36 per share, an increase of 5.9% versus 4Q 2016
- Indicated dividend yield is 3.1%
- Annual dividends have increased for 46 consecutive years
Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors announced a dividend of $.36 per share for the fourth
quarter. The dividend will be paid on January 12, 2018 to shareholders of record on
December 15, 2017.
At an annual indicated dividend of $1.44 per share, the stock's dividend yield is 3.1%, based
upon yesterday's closing stock price of $45.86 per share.
A member of Standard & Poor's Dividend Aristocrats, Leggett & Platt has increased its annual dividend for 46
consecutive years. Accordingly, Leggett & Platt possesses one of the highest dividend yields among the S&P 500 Dividend
Aristocrats.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Leggett's website at www.leggett.com
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: At Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG), we create innovative products that enhance people's
lives, generate exceptional returns for our shareholders, and provide sought-after jobs in communities around the
world. L&P is a 134 year-old diversified manufacturer that designs and produces engineered products found in most homes and
automobiles. The company is comprised of 15 business units, 22,000 employee-partners, and 120 manufacturing facilities located in
19 countries.
Leggett & Platt is the leading U.S. manufacturer of: a) bedding components; b) automotive seat support and lumbar systems;
c) components for home furniture and work furniture; d) carpet cushion; e) adjustable beds; f) high-carbon drawn steel
wire; and g) bedding industry machinery.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, (417) 358-8131 or invest@leggett.com
David M. DeSonier, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations
Susan R. McCoy, Vice President of Investor Relations
Wendy M. Watson, Director of Investor Relations
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