Leggett & Platt Inc
NYSE:LEG
LEG's latest stock split occurred on Jun 16, 1998
The company executed a 2-for-1 stock split, meaning that for every share held, investors received 2 new shares.
The adjusted shares began trading on Jun 16, 1998. This was LEG's 6th stock split, following the previous one in Sep 18, 1995.
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Leggett & Platt Inc
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Leggett & Platt Inc. embodies the ingenuity of American manufacturing, weaving its storied history into the fabric of everyday life. Founded in 1883 by J.P. Leggett and C.B. Platt in Carthage, Missouri, the company originally launched with a focus on bedding components. This dedication to a simple design—initially an innovative bedspring—has blossomed over more than a century into a vast product empire. Today, Leggett & Platt operates through multiple segments, including Bedding Products, Furniture Products, and Specialized Products, serving both households and businesses worldwide. The company leverages its deep expertise in engineering and design, applying it to a myriad of applications that range from car seat mechanisms to steel drawn wires, thereby ensuring it remains deeply interwoven into multiple consumer and industrial markets. The genius of Leggett & Platt lies in its ability to generate revenues by anchoring its operations in essential, often unseen components that power products across various industries. Despite their presence in niche markets, the company cleverly capitalizes on the volume-driven nature of these sectors. By introducing innovations and maintaining robust partnerships with manufacturers and retailers, Leggett & Platt ensures continuous demand for its products. By placing high value on operational efficiency and diverse geographic presence, they secure a steady cash flow. Their unassuming components may not gain individual recognition, but by being integral to the construction of goods people use daily—like furniture and automobiles—Leggett & Platt reaffirms its position as a silent giant of the manufacturing world.
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