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| Event Id: | E5DTT3S3I |
| Action Type: | ACQUISITION |
| Action Status: | ANNOUNCED |
| Acquirer Symbol: | |
| Target Symbol: | LEG |
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| Purchase Price Per Share: | 12 |
| Price Per Share Currency: | USD |
| News References: | https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leggett--platt-announces-shareholder-approval-of-merger-with-somnigroup-302856600.html |
Action Notes
Somnigroup International Inc today announced that it submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of Leggett & Platt Inc to acquire all outstanding common shares of Leggett & Platt in an all-stock transaction (the "Proposal"). Under the terms of the Proposal, Leggett & Platt shareholders would receive shares of Somnigroup common stock with a market value of $12.00 for every one share of Leggett & Platt common stock, based on a fixed exchange ratio to be agreed.Somnigroup International Inc. (NYSE: SGI, "Somnigroup") and Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE: LEG, "Leggett & Platt") today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement pursuant to which Somnigroup will acquire Leggett & Platt in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion based on Somnigroup's closing share price on April 10, 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, Leggett & Platt shareholders will receive 0.1455 shares of Somnigroup common stock in exchange for each share of Leggett & Platt common stock they own. As a result of the transaction, Leggett & Platt's shareholders will own approximately 9% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. The agreement has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Somnigroup and Leggett & Platt. The transaction is currently anticipated to close by year-end 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including approval by Leggett & Platt's shareholders and receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. The transaction does not require Somnigroup shareholder approval.Leggett & Platt Announces Shareholder Approval of Merger with Somnigroup .