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Leggett & Platt Closes Sale of Aerospace Products Group, Revises 2025 Guidance

Leggett & Platt (LEG) | August 29, 2025

By Alice Johnson

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Leggett & Platt successfully completed the sale of its Aerospace Products Group to Tinicum Incorporated.

The divestiture will result in after-tax proceeds of approximately $250 million.

Revised 2025 guidance includes adjustments to sales, EBIT margin, net interest, EPS, and more.

Successful Sale

Sale of Aerospace Products Group completed, generating $250 million after-tax proceeds.

Guidance Revision

2025 guidance revised with changes in sales, EBIT margin, EPS, and gain on sale.

Strategic Focus

Divestiture part of strategic review to align with long-term business goals.

  • The divestiture will strengthen Leggett & Platt's balance sheet and leverage ratio.
  • Management's revision of 2025 guidance reflects the impact of the Aerospace Products Group sale.
  • Lazard served as financial advisor and Freshfields as legal advisor in the transaction.

Leggett & Platt's sale of Aerospace Products Group marks a strategic move towards aligning with long-term goals and strengthening financial position.