Leggett & Platt to be Acquired by Somnigroup International in $2.5B All-Stock Merger

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Leggett & Platt has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Somnigroup International in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion, with Leggett & Platt shareholders receiving 0.1455 shares of Somnigroup common stock per share.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement Signed

  Leggett & Platt and Somnigroup International Inc. have entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger.

• All-Stock Transaction Valued at $2.5 Billion

  The acquisition is an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion, based on Somnigroup's closing share price on April 10, 2026.

• Share Exchange Ratio Set

  Leggett & Platt shareholders will receive 0.1455 shares of Somnigroup common stock for each share of Leggett & Platt common stock they own.

• Strategic Rationale and Synergies

  The merger aims to enhance vertical integration, expand markets, reduce financial leverage, and is expected to generate $50 million in annual run-rate synergies, with $10 million in the first year.

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This 8-K announces a definitive agreement for Somnigroup International Inc. to acquire Leggett & Platt in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion. This represents a substantial premium over Leggett & Platt's current market capitalization. The acquisition is strategically aimed at vertical integration, enhancing innovation, expanding addressable markets, reducing financial leverage, and driving operating cash flow for the combined entity. Leggett & Platt shareholders will receive 0.1455 shares of Somnigroup common stock for each share they own, and are expected to own approximately 9% of the combined company. The transaction, unanimously approved by both boards, is anticipated to close by year-end 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. This formalizes the acquisition intent reported earlier today, providing critical details on the deal's structure and financial implications.