Dividend Policy:
The Company targets dividend payout (over the long term) of approximately 50-60% of net earnings, though payout will likely be higher in the near term. Leggett & Platt believes in consistently paying dividends, is proud of its dividend growth record, and intends to extend that record into the future. Quarterly dividends are usually declared in February, May, August, and November, and paid about two weeks after the start of the following quarter. For 2010, the Company's anticipated payment dates are April 15, July 15, Oct. 15, and Jan. 14, 2011.

 

Dividend Record:

• 38 Consecutive Annual Increases (from 1971 to 2009)

• Over 14% Compound Annual Growth Rate

Dividends have been paid on the Company's common stock each year since 1939. With dividends paid of $1.01 per share, 2009 was our 38th consecutive year of increased dividends. Over this period dividends have doubled about every 5 years, yielding a compound average growth rate of over 14%. We know of no other S&P 500 firm that has achieved as long a string of consecutive dividend increases at the growth rate we have sustained.

  

Dividend History
Cents per share
 
 

Mailing Address:
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated
P.O. Box 757
Carthage, MO 64836-0757
(417) 358-8131

Annual Meeting:
May 13, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. (local time), at the Company's Wright Conference Center, 1 Leggett Road, Carthage, Missouri.

Stockholder Inquiries:
Inquiries regarding dividend payments, lost dividend checks, stock transfers, address or name changes, duplicate mailings, lost stock certificates, or Form 1099 information should be directed to the Transfer Agent.

Direct Deposit of Dividends:
The Company strongly encourages shareholders to have dividends deposited directly to their checking account, as this reduces expenses. Please contact the Transfer Agent for more information.

Transfer Agent and Registrar:
Wells Fargo Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 64874
St. Paul, MN 55164-0874
Phone: (800) 468-9716
www.wellsfargo.com/com/shareowner_services

Web Site:
www.leggett.com
Press releases, Forms 10-K and 10-Q, the Annual Report, corporate governance information, and a variety of other items are available on the Investor Relations portion of the Company's website.

Form 10-K:
The Company's Form 10-K is contained within this document. The exhibits to the Form 10-K are available on Leggett & Platt's web site, or may be obtained from Investor Relations for a reasonable fee.

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP St. Louis, Missouri Contacting the Audit Committee: Should you become aware of any questionable accounting, internal controls or auditing matters, you may report your concerns confidentially to the Company’s Audit Committee. You may request written acknowledgment of your written concern.
Call:    (888) 401-0536
Write:  L&P Audit Committee
Attn:    Ray Cavanaugh
            P.O. Box 757
            Carthage, MO 64836
Email:  auditcommittee@leggett.com

Investor Relations:
General information about Leggett & Platt and its common stock may be obtained from the Investor Relations department:
    David M. DeSonier, Vice President
    Susan R. McCoy, Director
    Bonnie S. Young, Specialist
    Janna M. Fields, Secretary
Web:      www.leggett.com
Phone:   (417) 358-8131
Fax:       (417) 359-5114
Email:     invest@leggett.com

Listed:
The New York Stock Exchange
(ticker = LEG)

Stock Analyst Coverage:
Hilliard Lyons
Kansas City Capital
Longbow Research
Raymond James
Stifel Nicolaus
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey

Contacting the Board of Directors:
Individuals may email the Board at boardchair@leggett.com or write to:
L&P Board Chair
P.O. Box 637
Carthage, MO 64836
Mr. Fisher, the Independent Chair,
will receive all communications directly.