Leggett & Platt, Inc.
Industry: Furniture & Fixtures

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is a diversified manufacturer of engineered products that primarily include residential furnishings and commercial fixturing and components. The Company's line of residential furnishings includes components for bedding, furniture and other furnishings, as well as related consumer products. Its line of commercial fixturing and components includes retail store fixtures, displays, storage and material handling systems, components for office and institutional furnishings and plastic components. Leggett & Platt also manufactures aluminum products including die castings, custom tooling, machining, coating and other value-added processes, as well as industrial materials such as drawn steel wire, specialty wire products and welded steel tubing.

Business Summary
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (Leggett) is a diversified manufacturer that conceives, designs and produces a wide range of engineered components and products that can be found in most homes, offices, retail stores and automobiles. The Company's business is organized into five segments. Leggett, through its Residential Furnishings segment, supplies a variety of components used by bedding and upholstered furniture manufacturers in the assembly of their finished products. The Commercial Fixturing and Components group consist of two segments: Fixture and Display, and Office Furniture Components. Its Aluminum Products segment is an independent producer of non-automotive aluminum die castings. The Industrial Materials segment produces steel rod, drawn wire and welded steel tubing, as well as specialty wire products. The Specialized Products segment manufactures components for the automotive industry and designs, builds and sells specialized machinery and equipment.

Financial Summary
For the nine months ended 30 September 2005, Legget & Platt's revenues increased 4% to $3.96B. Net income increased 6% to $206M. Revenue reflects increased sales from acquisitions. Net income reflects higher interest income. Leggett & Platt is a manufacturer of a wide range of engineered products, including residential & commercial furnishings, aluminium products, industrial materials & specialized products.