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Somnigroup completes Leggett & Platt merger; lifts synergies and lowers leverage

Aug 26, 2026, 12:43 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The deal provides a path to stronger cash flow and lower leverage, potentially supporting multiple expansion, though near-term dilution could temper immediate moves. Historically, well-integrated agg acquisitions in consumer durables with clear synergy tracks tend to re-rate once synergy progress is evident.

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Somnigroup completed its all-stock acquisition of Leggett & Platt in a ~$2.3B deal, creating a larger, vertically integrated bedding platform. The merger reduces net leverage to about 2.8x Adjusted EBITDA and boosts annual run-rate synergies to $75M, with further details to be discussed on the September 2 update call. Leggett & Platt shareholders now own roughly 9% of the combined company.

Somnigroup completes Leggett & Platt merger; all-stock, ~$2.3B value.
L&P shareholders receive 0.1455 SGI per share; ~9% stake.
Net leverage ~2.8x; target 2.0-3.0x by year-end.
Synergy run-rate raised to $75M from $50M annually.
170 facilities, 37 countries, 36,000+ employees post-deal; Sept 2 update call.

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