Form 4: Leggett & Platt EVP Sells Shares for Tax Liability

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Leggett & Platt's EVP, Robert S. Smith Jr., disposed of 394 common shares at $12.13 each to cover tax liabilities under a pre-arranged plan.

Summary

  • Robert S. Smith Jr., Executive Vice President and President of Specialized and Furniture, Fixture & Textile Products at Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG), reported an insider transaction.
  • On January 20, 2026, Smith disposed of 394 shares of Leggett & Platt common stock.
  • The shares were disposed of at a price of $12.13 per share.
  • This transaction was coded as 'F', indicating a payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
  • Following this transaction, Smith beneficially owns 107,354.9091 shares of Leggett & Platt common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine disposition of shares for tax withholding purposes, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, not a discretionary sale or purchase, thus indicating a neutral sentiment.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Stakeholder Impact

  • Minimal direct impact on shareholders as this is a small, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/20/2026Date of transaction (disposition of shares for tax liability).
01/21/2026Date the Form 4 was signed and filed.

Keywords

Leggett & Platt, LEG, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Robert S Smith Jr, Common Stock, Tax Withholding, Officer Transaction, Rule 10b5-1

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