M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.90
Somnigroup to acquire Leggett & Platt in ~$2.5B all-stock deal; exchange ratio 0.1455
LEGGETT & PLATT INC
- Leggett & Platt shareholders receive 0.1455 Somnigroup shares per share, owning ~9% of combined company.
- Deal valued at ~$2.5 billion based on Somnigroup's closing price on April 10, 2026.
- Transaction expected to close by year-end 2026, subject to Leggett & Platt shareholder and regulatory approvals.
- Parent pays $80M termination fee if deal fails due to regulatory issues; Company pays $64M fee for changing recommendation.
- Leggett & Platt to operate as separate business unit within Somnigroup; both boards unanimously approved.