Leggett & Platt's commercial fixturing and component sales inicreased 1.2% in the first quarter, the only one of the company's four business segments to record sales growth to start the year.

Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt reported first quarter earnings per diluted share of $.33.

Furniture components manufacturer Leggett & Platt teamed with the comedy writers from Second City Communications to develop a new web series.

Components manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced that it has teamed with comedy writers from Second City Communications to develop a new web series.

Leggett & Platt announced promotions and contract extensions of two company executives and the impending election of a third.

Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors announced the promotion of two senior executives. Karl G. Glassman is promoted to President of the company, and retains his current role as Chief Operating Officer.

Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt reported record full-year 2012 EPS of $1.70, which was at the high end of recent guidance. EPS results incorporate unusual tax benefits of $.22 ($.18 in fourth quarter, and $.04 in second quarter) and $.02 from Discontinued Operations. Full-year 2011 EPS was $1.04, and included a fourth quarter $.16 restructuring-related charge.

Leggett & Platt announced that it has donated $150,000 to Children's Haven as part of a previously announced $1 million pledge to aid the Joplin community following the May 22, 2011, tornado.

Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced today that it has donated $150,000 to Children's Haven as part of a previously announced $1 million pledge to aid the Joplin community following the May 22, 2011, tornado. Leggett & Platt's contribution will help advance Children's Haven's mission of providing refuge to children with families undergoing crisis.

Furniture manufacturer Leggett & Platt aids tornado victims including a $100,000 donation to Joplin, MO-based Lafayette House, hit by an F5 tornado last year.