Leggett & Platt Board Shake-up
Ticker: LEG · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 10, 2024
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: board-changes, governance, strategic-review
TL;DR
Leggett & Platt swaps out two board members as they review strategy.
AI Summary
Leggett & Platt, Inc. announced on May 8, 2024, the departure of two directors, David L. Johnson and Steven L. Johnson, effective immediately. The company also announced the appointment of two new directors, Robert J. W. Scholl and Michael J. Schrock, to its Board of Directors. These changes are part of the company's ongoing strategic review and efforts to enhance its board composition.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Board changes can indicate underlying strategic shifts or governance issues that may affect the company's future direction.
Key Players & Entities
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- David L. Johnson (person) — Departing Director
- Steven L. Johnson (person) — Departing Director
- Robert J. W. Scholl (person) — Appointed Director
- Michael J. Schrock (person) — Appointed Director
- May 8, 2024 (date) — Effective date of director departures and appointments
FAQ
Who has departed from Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors?
David L. Johnson and Steven L. Johnson have departed from the Board of Directors.
When were the director changes effective?
The changes were effective as of May 8, 2024.
Who are the newly appointed directors?
Robert J. W. Scholl and Michael J. Schrock have been appointed as new directors.
What is the stated reason for these board changes?
The changes are part of the company's ongoing strategic review and efforts to enhance its board composition.
What is Leggett & Platt's state of incorporation?
Leggett & Platt, Inc. is incorporated in Missouri.
Filing Stats: 1,549 words · 6 min read · ~5 pages · Grade level 13.1 · Accepted 2024-05-10 16:15:05
Filing Documents
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- 0001193125-24-136180.txt ( ) — 172KB
- leg-20240508.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- leg-20240508_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 17KB
- leg-20240508_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 11KB
- d828168d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATED Date: May 10, 2024 By: /s/ J ENNIFER J. D AVIS Jennifer J. Davis Executive Vice President – General Counsel 5