Leggett & Platt Announces Quarterly Dividend and Annual Meeting Results; Two Directors Retire
- None.
- 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
- 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
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. 听The eight directors elected today are equipped with the necessary experience and skills to provide ongoing effective oversight and guidance."
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION:听 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.
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