LEGGETT & PLATT INC 8-K

What Happened Leggett & Platt, Incorporated issued a press release on May 7, 2026 announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The press release (furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K) includes both GAAP information and a range of non‑GAAP metrics such as Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA (trailing 12 months), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBIT and margins, EBITDA and margins, Adjusted EBITDA (including trailing 12 months) and change in Organic Sales. Management explains why it uses these non‑GAAP measures and notes their limitations; reconciliations are provided on pages 6–7 of the press release. The information was furnished (Item 2.02) and also included Regulation FD disclosure (Item 7.01).

Key Details

• Press release dated May 7, 2026, reporting results for quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).
• Non‑GAAP metrics disclosed: Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA (TTM), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBIT & margins, EBITDA & margins, Adjusted EBITDA (including TTM), and change in Organic Sales.
• Segment-level adjusted measures presented: Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBIT Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and change in Organic Sales.
• Organic Sales defined as trade sales excluding sales from acquisitions/divestitures completed within the last 12 months; reconciliations on pages 6–7 of the press release.

Why It Matters This filing gives investors the company’s latest quarterly performance data and the supplemental non‑GAAP metrics management uses to assess operational profitability and leverage. The inclusion of Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA (TTM) helps investors evaluate leverage and how long it might take to pay down debt (with noted limitations). Because the press release was furnished rather than filed, it is not subject to Section 18 liability and is not automatically incorporated by reference into other filings unless explicitly stated.