Leggett & Platt (LEG) 10-K 25 Feb 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 12, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	LEGGETT & PLATT INC
Entity Central Index Key	58,492
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	LEG
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		135,694,918
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 6,398,567,985

Consolidated Statements Of Oper

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Net sales	$ 3,917.2		$ 3,782.3		$ 3,477.2
Cost of goods sold	2,994		2,991.9		2,767.3
Gross profit	923.2		790.4		709.9
Selling and administrative expenses	416.9		449.6		367.9
Amortization of intangibles	20.8		19.7		25.4
Goodwill impairment	4.1	[1]	108	[2]	63
Goodwill impairment	6.5		109.3		65.4
Other (income) expense, net	(5.1)		(10.4)		(21)
Earnings from continuing operations before interest and income taxes	486.5		331.5		274.6
Interest expense	41.1		41.8		44.7
Interest income	4.4		5.8		7.7
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	449.8		295.5		237.6
Income taxes	121.8		70.3		51.3
Earnings from continuing operations	328		225.2		186.3
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	1.2		(124)		13.4
Net earnings	329.2		101.2		199.7
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(4.1)		(3.2)		(2.4)
Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$ 325.1		$ 98		$ 197.3
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.30		$ 1.57		$ 1.27
Diluted (in dollars per share)	2.27		1.55		1.25
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)	0.01		(0.88)		0.09
Diluted (in dollars per share)	0.01		(0.87)		0.09
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)	2.31		0.69		1.36
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.28		$ 0.68		$ 1.34
Continuing Operations
Goodwill impairment	$ 4.1		$ 0		$ 63
Goodwill impairment	$ 6.3		$ 1.3		$ 63.8
[1]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Steel Tubing unit as outlined in Note C.
[2]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Store Fixtures unit as outlined in Note C.

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 329.2	$ 101.2	$ 199.7
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(92.1)	(71.7)	(5)
Cash flow hedges	(8.1)	3.4	2
Defined benefit pension plans	11.2	(29)	26.7
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(89)	(97.3)	23.7
Comprehensive income	240.2	3.9	223.4
Less: comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3.6)	(3)	(2.6)
Comprehensive income attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc.	$ 236.6	$ 0.9	$ 220.8

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 253.2	$ 332.8
Trade receivables, net	448.7	470.4
Other receivables, net	71.5	52.9
Total receivables, net	520.2	523.3
Inventories
Inventories	242.8	251.9
Finished goods	42.6	55.5
Work in process	241.8	247
Raw materials and supplies	(22.6)	(73)
LIFO reserve	504.6	481.4
Total inventories, net	33.2	91.8
Other current assets	1,311.2	1,429.3
Total current assets
Property, Plant and Equipment—at cost	1,099.1	1,151.4
Machinery and equipment	548.2	551.1
Buildings and other	40	40.1
Land	1,687.3	1,742.6
Total property, plant and equipment	1,146.5	1,193.8
Less accumulated depreciation	540.8	548.8
Net property, plant and equipment
Other Assets	806.1	829.4
Other intangibles, less accumulated amortization of $142.1 and $129.7 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively	192.3	204.7
Other intangibles, less accumulated amortization of $142.1 and $129.7 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively	117.2	128.4
Sundry	1,115.6	1,162.5
Total other assets	2,967.6	3,140.6
Current Liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt	3.4	201.7
Accounts payable	307.2	369.8
Accrued expenses	286.7	337.6
Other current liabilities	103.9	83.1
Total current liabilities	701.2	992.2
Long-term Liabilities
Long-term debt	945.4	766.7
Other long-term liabilities	184.7	185
Deferred income taxes	38.6	41.8
Total long-term liabilities	$ 1,168.7	$ 993.5
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Capital stock: Preferred stock—authorized, 100.0 shares; none issued; Common stock—authorized, 600.0 shares of $.01 par value; 198.8 shares issued	$ 2	$ 2
Additional contributed capital	529.5	502.4
Retained earnings	2,209.2	2,061.3
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(91.1)	(2.6)
Less treasury stock—at cost (63.2 and 61.0 shares at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively)	(1,564)	(1,416.6)
Total Leggett & Platt, Inc. equity	1,085.6	1,146.5
Noncontrolling interest	12.1	8.4
Total equity	1,097.7	1,154.9
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 2,967.6	$ 3,140.6

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Other intangibles, accumulated amortization	$ 142.1	$ 129.7
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	198,800,000	198,800,000
Treasury Stock, Shares	63,200,000	61,000,000

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Activities
Net earnings	$ 329.2	$ 101.2	$ 199.7
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	83.5	89.9	90.1
Amortization of intangibles and debt issuance costs	29.7	28	32.5
Long-lived asset impairments	2.4	1.3	2.4
Goodwill impairment	4.1	108	63
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	2.6	4.9	6.1
Writedown of inventories	9.8	10	11.8
Net (gain) loss from sales of assets and businesses	(3.7)	4.2	(8.6)
Bargain purchase gain from acquisition	0	0	(8.8)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	24.1	(39.8)	(32.9)
Stock-based compensation	45.2	41.6	36.3
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(15.7)	(10.6)	(6.6)
Pension expense (benefit), net of contributions	15.6	(1)	4.5
Other, net	3.1	(9.4)	1
Increases/decreases in, excluding effects from acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts and other receivables	(16.4)	(97.7)	(13.3)
Inventories	(49.1)	(21.9)	(4.1)
Other current assets	(0.4)	1.4	(1)
Accounts payable	(54.3)	47.5	35
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(50.6)	124.3	9.8
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	359.1	381.9	416.9
Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(103.2)	(94.1)	(80.6)
Purchases of companies, net of cash acquired	(11.1)	(70.4)	(27.9)
Proceeds from sales of assets and businesses	51.4	76.5	18.9
Liquidation of unconsolidated entity	0	0	21.2
Other, net	(6.7)	(14.7)	(6.9)
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities	(69.6)	(102.7)	(75.3)
Financing Activities
Additions to long-term debt	0.4	299.3	0
Payments on long-term debt	(205)	(188.1)	(203.7)
Change in commercial paper and short-term debt	201.3	(24.2)	23.3
Dividends paid	(171.6)	(167.5)	(124.9)
Issuances of common stock	8.3	21.8	36.9
Purchases of common stock	(191.5)	(149.7)	(169.4)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	15.7	10.6	6.6
Other, net	(6.8)	(5.8)	(3.1)
Net Cash Used for Financing Activities	(349.2)	(203.6)	(434.3)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	(19.9)	(15.5)	6.3
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(79.6)	60.1	(86.4)
Cash and Cash Equivalents—Beginning of Year	332.8	272.7	359.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents—End of Year	253.2	332.8	272.7
Supplemental Information
Interest paid (net of amounts capitalized)	43.6	40.1	45.2
Income taxes paid	91.6	84.6	71.1
Property, plant and equipment acquired through capital leases	$ 1.6	$ 3.7	$ 1.1

Consolidated Statement Of Chang

Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions		Total	Common Stock	Additional Contributed Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Treasury Stock	Non-controlling Interest
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2012		$ 1,442.2	$ 2	$ 458.6	$ 2,109.6	$ 71	$ (1,206.7)	$ 7.7
Balance, beginning of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2012			198.8				(56.7)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings		199.7			199.7
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		(2.4)			(2.4)			2.4
Dividends declared	[1]	(167)		3.5	(170.5)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		(2.4)						(2.4)
Treasury stock purchased		(183.6)					$ (183.6)
Treasury stock purchased, shares							(5.9)
Treasury stock issued		56.8		(12.8)			$ 69.6
Treasury stock issued, shares							3.2
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(5)				(5.2)		0.2
Cash flow hedges, net of tax		2				2
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax		26.7				26.7
Stock options and benefit plan transactions, net of tax		29.8		29.8
Balance, end of period at Dec. 31, 2013		1,399.2	$ 2	479.1	2,136.4	94.5	$ (1,320.7)	7.9
Balance, end of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2013			198.8				(59.4)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings		101.2			101.2
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		(3.2)			(3.2)			3.2
Dividends declared	[1]	(168.2)		4.9	(173.1)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		(2.5)						(2.5)
Treasury stock purchased		(183.9)					$ (183.9)
Treasury stock purchased, shares							(5.4)
Treasury stock issued		72		(16)			$ 88
Treasury stock issued, shares							3.8
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(71.7)				(71.5)		(0.2)
Cash flow hedges, net of tax		3.4				3.4
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax		(29)				(29)
Stock options and benefit plan transactions, net of tax		34.4		34.4
Balance, end of period at Dec. 31, 2014		1,154.9	$ 2	502.4	2,061.3	(2.6)	$ (1,416.6)	8.4
Balance, end of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2014			198.8				(61)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings		329.2			329.2
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		(4.1)			(4.1)			4.1
Dividends declared	[1]	(172.3)		4.9	(177.2)
Treasury stock purchased		(198.2)					$ (198.2)
Treasury stock purchased, shares							(4.3)
Treasury stock issued		30.1		(20.7)			$ 50.8
Treasury stock issued, shares							2.1
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(92.1)				(91.6)		(0.5)
Cash flow hedges, net of tax		(8.1)				(8.1)
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax		11.2				11.2
Stock options and benefit plan transactions, net of tax		42.9		42.9
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest		0.1						0.1
Balance, end of period at Dec. 31, 2015		$ 1,097.7	$ 2	$ 529.5	$ 2,209.2	$ (91.1)	$ (1,564)	$ 12.1
Balance, end of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2015			198.8				(63.2)
[1]	Cash dividends declared (per share: 2015—$1.26; 2014—$1.22; 2013—$1.18)

Consolidated Statement Of Chan8

Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared, per share	$ 1.26	$ 1.22	$ 1.18

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated and its majority-owned subsidiaries (“we” or “our”). Management does not expect foreign exchange restrictions to significantly impact the ultimate realization of amounts consolidated in the accompanying financial statements for subsidiaries located outside the United States. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. Legal costs are accrued when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. If a range of outcomes are possible, the most likely outcome is used to accrue these costs. Any insurance recovery is recorded separately if it is determined that a recovery is probable. Legal fees are accrued when incurred. CASH EQUIVALENTS: Cash equivalents include cash in excess of daily requirements which is invested in various financial instruments with original maturities of three months or less. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS: Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and generally do not bear interest. Credit is also occasionally extended in the form of a note receivable to facilitate our customers’ operating cycles. Other notes receivable are established in special circumstances, such as in partial payment for the sale of a business. Other notes receivable generally bear interest at market rates commensurate with the corresponding credit risk on the date of origination. The allowance for doubtful accounts is an estimate of the amount of probable credit losses. Interest income is not recognized for nonperforming accounts that are placed on nonaccrual status. Allowances and nonaccrual status designations are determined by individual account reviews by management, and are based on several factors such as the length of time that receivables are past due, the financial health of the companies involved, industry and macroeconomic considerations, and historical loss experience. Interest income is recorded on the date of cash receipt for nonaccrual status accounts. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. INVENTORIES: All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. We generally use standard costs which include materials, labor and production overhead at normal production capacity. The cost for approximately 50% of our inventories is determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method and is primarily used to value domestic inventories with raw material content consisting of steel, wire, chemicals and foam scrap. For the remainder of the inventories, we principally use the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, which is representative of our standard costs. For these inventories, the FIFO cost for the periods presented approximated expected replacement cost. Inventories are reviewed at least quarterly for slow-moving and potentially obsolete items using actual inventory turnover, and if necessary, are written down to estimated net realizable value. We have had no material changes in inventory writedowns or slow-moving and obsolete inventory reserves in any of the years presented. The following table presents the activity in our LIFO reserve for each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. 2015 2014 Balance, beginning of year $ 73.0 $ 73.3 LIFO (benefit) expense (46.4 ) .9 Allocated to divested businesses (4.0 ) (1.2 ) Balance, end of year $ 22.6 $ 73.0 DIVESTITURES: Significant accounting policies associated with a decision to dispose of a business are discussed below: Discontinued Operations —In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-08 "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity", beginning in 2015, a business is classified as discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on operations or financial results, meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, is disposed of by sale or otherwise. For 2014 and previous years, a business was classified as a discontinued operation when (i) the operations and cash flows of the business were clearly distinguished and were eliminated from our ongoing operations; (ii) the business was either disposed of or was classified as held for sale; and (iii) we did not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the business after the disposal transactions. Significant judgments are involved in determining whether a business meets the criteria for discontinued operations reporting and the period in which these criteria are met. If a business is reported as a discontinued operation, the results of operations through the date of sale, including any gain or loss recognized on the disposition, are presented on a separate line of the income statement. Interest on debt directly attributable to the discontinued operation is allocated to discontinued operations. Gains and losses related to the sale of businesses that do not meet the discontinued operation criteria are reported in continuing operations and separately disclosed if significant. Assets Held for Sale —An asset or business is classified as held for sale when (i) management commits to a plan to sell and it is actively marketed; (ii) it is available for immediate sale and the sale is expected to be completed within one year; and (iii) it is unlikely significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. In isolated instances, assets held for sale may exceed one year due to events or circumstances beyond our control. Upon being classified as held for sale, the recoverability of the carrying value must be assessed. Evaluating the recoverability of the assets of a business classified as held for sale follows a defined order in which property and intangible assets subject to amortization are considered only after the recoverability of goodwill and other assets are assessed. After the valuation process is completed, the assets held for sale are reported at the lower of the carrying value or fair value less cost to sell, and the assets are no longer depreciated or amortized. An impairment charge is recognized if the carrying value exceeds the fair value less cost to sell. The assets and related liabilities are aggregated and reported on separate lines of the balance sheet. Assets Held for Use —If a decision to dispose of an asset or a business is made and the held for sale criteria are not met, it is considered held for use. Assets of the business are evaluated for recoverability in the following order: (i) assets other than goodwill, property and intangibles; (ii) property and intangibles subject to amortization; and (iii) goodwill. In evaluating the recoverability of property and intangible assets subject to amortization, the carrying value is first compared to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition. If the carrying value exceeds the undiscounted expected cash flows, then a fair value analysis is performed. An impairment charge is recognized if the carrying value exceeds the fair value. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Assets are depreciated by the straight-line method and salvage value, if any, is assumed to be minimal. The table below presents the depreciation periods of the estimated useful lives of our property, plant and equipment. Accelerated methods are used for tax purposes. Useful Life Range Weighted Average Life Machinery and equipment 3-20 years 10 years Buildings 10-40 years 28 years Other items 3-15 years 8 years Property is reviewed for recoverability at year end and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying value may not be recoverable as discussed above. GOODWILL: Goodwill results from the acquisition of existing businesses and is not amortized; it is assessed for impairment annually and as triggering events may occur. We perform our annual review in the second quarter of each year. Recoverability of goodwill is evaluated using a two-step process. The first step involves a comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value. Our ten reporting units are the business groups one level below the operating segment level for which discrete financial information is available. If the carrying value of the group exceeds its fair value, the second step of the process is necessary and involves a comparison of the implied fair value and the carrying value of the goodwill of that group. If the carrying value of the goodwill of a group exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. In evaluating the recoverability of goodwill, it is necessary to estimate the fair values of the reporting units. In making this assessment, we estimate the fair market values of our reporting units using a discounted cash flow model and comparable market values for similar entities using price-to-earnings ratios. Key assumptions and estimates used in the cash flow model include discount rate, sales growth, margins, capital expenditure requirements, and working capital requirements. Recent performance of the group is an important factor, but not the only factor, in our assessment. There are inherent assumptions and judgments required in the analysis of goodwill impairment. It is possible that assumptions underlying the impairment analysis will change in such a manner that impairment in value may occur in the future. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Substantially all other intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives and are evaluated for impairment using a process similar to that used in evaluating the recoverability of property, plant and equipment. Useful Life Range Weighted Average Life Other intangible assets 1-40 years 15 years STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION: The cost of employee services received in exchange for all equity awards granted is based on the fair market value of the award as of the grant date. Expense is recognized net of an estimated forfeiture rate using the straight-line method over the vesting period of the award. SALES RECOGNITION: We recognize sales when title and risk of loss pass to the customer. The terms of our sales are split approximately evenly between FOB shipping point and FOB destination. The timing of our recognition of FOB destination sales is determined based on shipping date and distance to the destination. We have no significant or unusual price protection, right of return or acceptance provisions with our customers. Sales allowances, discounts and rebates can be reasonably estimated throughout the period and are deducted from sales in arriving at net sales. SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES AND COSTS: Shipping and handling costs are included as a component of “Cost of goods sold.” RESTRUCTURING COSTS: Restructuring costs are items such as employee termination, contract termination, plant closure and asset relocation costs related to exit activities. Restructuring-related items are inventory writedowns and gains or losses from sales of assets recorded as the result of exit activities. We recognize a liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity when the liability is incurred. Certain termination benefits for which employees are required to render service are recognized ratably over the respective future service periods. INCOME TAXES: The provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability approach of accounting for income taxes. Under this approach, deferred taxes represent the future tax consequences expected to occur when the reported amounts of assets and liabilities are recovered or paid. The provision for income taxes represents income taxes paid or payable for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year. Deferred taxes result from differences between the financial and tax basis of our assets and liabilities and are adjusted for changes in tax rates and laws, as appropriate. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce deferred tax assets when management cannot conclude that it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be realized. A provision is also made for incremental taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies to the extent that such earnings are not deemed to be indefinitely invested. The calculation of our U.S., state, and foreign tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex global tax laws. We recognize potential liabilities for anticipated tax issues which might arise in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on management’s estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary. Conversely, if the estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate tax assessment, a further charge to tax expense would result. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISKS, EXPOSURES AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: We manufacture, market, and distribute products for the various end markets described in Note F. Our operations are principally located in the United States, although we also have operations in Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and other various countries. We maintain allowances for potential credit losses. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial conditions and generally require no collateral from our customers, some of which are highly leveraged. Management also monitors the financial condition and status of other notes receivable. Other notes receivable have historically primarily consisted of notes accepted as partial payment for the divestiture of a business. Some of these companies are highly leveraged and the notes are not fully collateralized. We have no material guarantees or liabilities for product warranties which require disclosure. From time to time, we will enter into contracts to hedge foreign currency denominated transactions, natural gas purchases, and interest rates related to our debt. To minimize the risk of counterparty default, only highly-rated financial institutions that meet certain requirements are used. We do not anticipate that any of the financial institution counterparties will default on their obligations. The carrying value of cash and short-term financial instruments approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments. OTHER RISKS: Although we obtain insurance for workers’ compensation, automobile, product and general liability, property loss and medical claims, we have elected to retain a significant portion of expected losses through the use of deductibles. Accrued liabilities include estimates for unpaid reported claims and for claims incurred but not yet reported. Provisions for losses are recorded based upon reasonable estimates of the aggregate liability for claims incurred utilizing our prior experience and information provided by our third-party administrators and insurance carriers. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: We utilize derivative financial instruments to manage market and financial risks related to interest rates, foreign currency and commodities. We seek to use derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting treatment; however some instruments that economically manage currency risk may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. It is our policy not to speculate using derivative instruments. Under hedge accounting, we formally document our hedge relationships, including identification of the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as our risk management objectives and strategies for entering into the hedge transaction. The process includes designating derivative instruments as hedges of specific assets, liabilities, firm commitments or forecasted transactions. We also formally assess both at inception and on a quarterly basis thereafter, whether the derivatives used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in either the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. If it is determined that a derivative ceases to be highly effective, deferred gains or losses are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. On the date the contract is entered into, we designate the derivative as one of the following types of hedging instruments and account for it as follows: Cash Flow Hedge— The hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability or anticipated transaction is designated as a cash flow hedge. The effective portion of the change in fair value is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. When the hedged item impacts the income statement, the gain or loss included in other comprehensive income is reported on the same line of the Consolidated Statements of Operations as the hedged item to match the gain or loss on the derivative to the gain or loss on the hedged item. Any ineffective portion of the changes in the fair value is immediately reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on the same line as the hedged item. Settlements associated with the sale or production of product are presented in operating cash flows and settlements associated with debt issuance are presented in financing cash flows. Fair Value Hedge— The hedge of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment is designated as a fair value hedge. For fair value hedges, both the effective and ineffective portions of the changes in fair value of the derivative, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item that is attributable to the hedged risk, are recorded in earnings and reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on the same line as the hedged item. Cash flows from settled contracts are presented in the category consistent with the nature of the item being hedged. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION: The functional currency for most foreign operations is the local currency. The translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for income and expense accounts using monthly average exchange rates. The cumulative effects of translating the functional currencies into the U.S. dollar are included in comprehensive income. RECLASSIFICATIONS: Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ information in the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes to conform to the 2015 presentation. The first reclassification was a result of changes in our management organizational structure and related internal reporting (See Note F - Segment Information); the final was for a balance sheet reclassification between Machinery and Equipment and Goodwill associated with a measurement period adjustment related to an acquisition. NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE: In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an ASU simplifying the presentation of deferred income taxes. This ASU requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be presented as non-current in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. We adopted this guidance as of December 31, 2015, on a prospective basis and no prior periods were retrospectively adjusted. Adoption of this ASU resulted in the reclassification of all our current deferred tax assets and liabilities to non-current deferred tax assets and liabilities in our December 31, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet. In 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs”, which changes the presentation of such costs in the financial statements to a direct deduction from the related liability rather than as a separate asset. This guidance will be effective January 1, 2016, and is not expected to have a material impact on our future financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued new authoritative literature, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes much of the existing authoritative literature for revenue recognition. This guidance will be effective January 1, 2018. We are evaluating the newly issued guidance and the impact on our future financial statements. The FASB has issued accounting guidance, in addition to the issuance discussed above, effective for current and future periods. This guidance did not have a material impact on our current financial statements, and we do not believe it will have a material impact on our future financial statements.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations, Assets Held for Sale, and Other Divestitures Discontinued Operations During 2015 and 2014, we exited the Store Fixtures business. Activity related to the exit was: • During the third quarter of 2014, all of the criteria to classify this unit as held for sale and discontinued operations were met. Store Fixtures was previously part of the Commercial Products segment. • During the fourth quarter of 2014, we sold the majority of the Store Fixtures reporting unit. • During 2015, we sold the remainder of the Store Fixtures operations. • Total consideration for these businesses was approximately $72 . No significant gains or losses were realized on the sale of these businesses. In 2013, we exited three small operations that were also recorded in discontinued operations: • We closed our final location that produced wire dishwasher racks, thereby discontinuing that line of business. This operation was previously in our Industrial Materials segment. Tax benefits related to this business were recorded in both 2012 and 2013. • We divested the specialty trailers portion of the Commercial Vehicle Products (CVP) unit. This branch was previously part of the Specialized Products segment. No significant gains or losses were realized on the sale of this business. • We closed a cotton-based erosion control products operation that was previously part of the Industrial Materials segment. Charges of $1.9 were recorded in 2013 to reflect estimates of fair value less costs to sell, including $1.5 of fixed asset impairments as discussed in Note C. The table below includes activity related to these operations: Year Ended 2015 2014 2013 External sales: Commercial Products - Store Fixtures $ 19.4 $ 167.4 $ 268.8 Industrial Materials: Wire dishwasher racks — — 4.1 Cotton-based erosion control products — — .1 Specialized Products - the specialty trailers portion of the CVP unit — — .5 Total external sales $ 19.4 $ 167.4 $ 273.5 Earnings (loss): Commercial Products - Store Fixtures (1) $ 3.4 $ (120.9 ) $ 10.2 Industrial Materials: Wire dishwasher racks (.2 ) — 1.0 Cotton-based erosion control products — — (3.1 ) Specialized Products - the specialty trailers portion of the CVP unit — — (.7 ) Subsequent activity related to divestitures completed prior to 2013 (2) (1.3 ) (35.4 ) .5 Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes (EBIT) 1.9 (156.3 ) 7.9 Income tax (expense) benefit (3) (.7 ) 32.3 5.5 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ 1.2 $ (124.0 ) $ 13.4 ____________________________ (1) This includes goodwill impairment charges of $108.0 in 2014 as discussed in Note C. (2) Subsequent activity for businesses divested in prior years has been reported as discontinued operations in the table above, including an antitrust litigation settlement discussed in Note T of $.7 and $35.3 , in 2015 and 2014, respectively, associated with our former Prime Foam Products unit. This unit was sold in March 2007 and was previously part of the Residential Furnishings segment. (3) The 2014 tax benefit is primarily related to the Store Fixtures goodwill impairment and the Prime Foam litigation. The 2013 tax amount includes benefits related to a worthless stock deduction of the subsidiary that produced wire dishwasher racks. Assets Held for Sale Net assets held for sale by segment at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 Assets Liabilities Net Assets Assets Liabilities Net Assets Residential Furnishings $ 1.2 $ — $ 1.2 $ 4.1 $ — $ 4.1 Commercial Products 4.0 — 4.0 20.1 5.6 14.5 Industrial Materials 3.2 — 3.2 3.4 — 3.4 Specialized Products — — — 5.2 — 5.2 $ 8.4 $ — $ 8.4 $ 32.8 $ 5.6 $ 27.2 The major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale at December 31 included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet line items noted below were as follows: 2015 2014 Current assets associated with discontinued operations: Trade receivables, net $ — $ 7.0 Other receivables, net — .3 Inventories, net — 3.0 Other current assets — .1 Total current assets held for sale associated with discontinued operations — 10.4 Total current assets held for sale (included in "Other current assets") — 10.4 Non-current assets associated with discontinued operations: Property, plant and equipment, net — 5.2 Other intangibles, net — .6 Sundry — 1.4 Total non-current assets held for sale associated with discontinued operations — 7.2 Non-current assets held for sale not associated with discontinued operations * 8.4 15.2 Total non-current assets held for sale (included in "Sundry") 8.4 22.4 Total assets held for sale 8.4 32.8 Current liabilities associated with discontinued operations: Accounts payable — 3.7 Accrued expenses — 1.5 Other current liabilities — .3 Total current liabilities held for sale associated with discontinued operations — 5.5 Total current liabilities held for sale not associated with discontinued operations — — Total current liabilities held for sale (included in "Other current liabilities") — 5.5 Long-term liabilities associated with discontinued operations: Deferred income tax (included in "Other long-term liabilities") — .1 Total liabilities held for sale — 5.6 Net assets held for sale $ 8.4 $ 27.2 ______________________ * This represents property, plant and equipment held for sale associated with the closings of various operations and prior year restructurings. Other Divestitures During the fourth quarter of 2015, we divested two small businesses that did not meet the discontinued operations criteria: • Our Steel Tubing business, which reached held-for-sale status in the first quarter of 2015. The results for this operation (including $5.5 of impairment charges discussed in Note C and a pre-tax loss on sale of $3.2 ) are included in the Industrial Materials segment. The pre-tax loss on sale is reported in "Other (income) expense, net" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. External sales for this business were $88.9 , $94.3 , and $91.8 , and EBIT was $.2 , $(1.8) , and $(.2) , for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. • A small operation within our CVP business, which had not reached held-for-sale status prior to the sale. The results for this operation (including a pre-tax gain on sale of $1.3 ) are included in the Specialized Products segment. The pre-tax gain on sale is reported in "Other (income) expense, net" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. External sales for this business were $9.4 , $17.3 , and $19.0 , and EBIT was $(.5) , $(1.5) , and $(2.9) for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Impairment Charges

Impairment Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Impairment Charges	Impairment Charges Pre-tax impact of impairment charges is summarized in the following table. Other long-lived asset impairments are reported in "Other (income) expense, net." Charges associated with discontinued operations are reported on the Statements of Operations in “Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.” Year Ended 2015 2014 2013 Goodwill Impairment Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments Total Impairments Goodwill Impairment Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments Total Impairments Goodwill Impairment Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments Total Impairments Continuing operations: Residential Furnishings $ — $ .2 $ .2 $ — $ 1.2 $ 1.2 $ — $ .8 $ .8 Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing 4.1 1.4 5.5 — — — — — — Specialized Products: CVP unit — .1 .1 — — — 63.0 — 63.0 Other units — .5 .5 — .1 .1 — — — Total continuing operations 4.1 2.2 6.3 — 1.3 1.3 63.0 .8 63.8 Discontinued operations: Commercial Products - Store Fixtures — — — 108.0 — 108.0 — — — Industrial Materials: Cotton-based erosion control products — — — — — — — 1.5 1.5 Wire dishwasher racks — .2 .2 — — — — — — Subsequent activity related to divestitures completed prior to 2013 — — — — — — — .1 .1 Total discontinued operations — .2 .2 108.0 — 108.0 — 1.6 1.6 Total impairment charges $ 4.1 $ 2.4 $ 6.5 $ 108.0 $ 1.3 $ 109.3 $ 63.0 $ 2.4 $ 65.4 Other Long-Lived Assets As discussed in Note A, we test other long-lived assets for recoverability at year end and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Fair value and the resulting impairment charges noted above were based primarily upon offers from potential buyers or third party estimates of fair value less selling costs. Goodwill Goodwill is required to be tested for impairment at least once a year and as triggering events may occur. We perform our annual goodwill impairment review in the second quarter of each year as discussed in Note A. Fair value of reporting units is determined using a combination of two valuation methods: a market approach and an income approach. Each method is generally given equal weight in determining the fair value assigned to each reporting unit. Absent an indication of fair value from a potential buyer or similar specific transaction, we believe that the use of these two methods provides a reasonable estimate of a reporting unit’s fair value. Assumptions common to both methods are operating plans and economic projections, which are used to project future revenues, earnings, and after-tax cash flows for each reporting unit. These assumptions are applied consistently for both methods. The market approach estimates fair value by first determining price-to-earnings ratios for comparable publicly-traded companies with similar characteristics of the reporting unit. The price-to-earnings ratio for comparable companies is based upon current enterprise value compared to projected earnings for the next two years. The enterprise value is based upon current market capitalization and includes a 25% control premium. Projected earnings are based upon market analysts’ projections. The earnings ratios are applied to the projected earnings of the comparable reporting unit to estimate fair value. Management believes this approach is appropriate because it provides a fair value estimate using multiples from entities with operations and economic characteristics comparable to our reporting units. The income approach is based on projected future (debt-free) cash flow that is discounted to present value using factors that consider the timing and risk of future cash flows. Management believes that this approach is appropriate because it provides a fair value estimate based upon the reporting unit’s expected long-term operating cash flow performance. Discounted cash flow projections are based on 10 -year financial forecasts developed from operating plans and economic projections noted above, sales growth, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins, terminal value growth rates, future capital expenditures and changes in working capital requirements. If a triggering event occurs, special consideration is given to the new circumstances when determining the fair value of the impacted reporting unit. 2015 Goodwill Impairment Review The 2015 goodwill impairment review indicated no goodwill impairments. As discussed in Note F, our internal management organizational structure and all related internal reporting changed during 2015. We reassigned the assets and liabilities of the reporting units affected, and also reassigned goodwill using a relative fair value approach. We performed the 2015 impairment test utilizing the revised structure. The Steel Tubing unit met the held for sale criteria during the first quarter of 2015. Because fair value less costs to sell had fallen below recorded book value, we fully impaired this unit's goodwill and incurred a $4.1 goodwill impairment charge in the first quarter of 2015. The fair values of reporting units in relation to their respective carrying values and significant assumptions used in the second quarter 2015 review are presented in the table below. Excess of Fair Value over Carrying Value as a Percentage of Fair Value December 31, 2015 Goodwill Value 10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow Discount Rate Ranges < 25% $ — — % — % — % 25-49% — — % — % — % 50% - 74% 588.7 .6% - 7.0% 3.0 % 8.0% - 12.5% 75%+ 217.4 3.1% - 10.9% 3.0 % 8.0% - 9.0% $ 806.1 .6% - 10.9% 3.0 % 8.0% - 12.5% 2014 Goodwill Impairment Review After completing our annual goodwill impairment review in June 2014, we concluded on July 14, 2014 that a goodwill impairment charge was required for one reporting unit, Store Fixtures which was recorded as discontinued operations, and was previously part of the Commercial Products segment. The Store Fixtures reporting unit was dependent upon capital spending by retailers on both new stores and remodeling of existing stores. Because of the seasonal nature of the fixture and display industry (where revenue and profitability were typically expected to increase in the second and third quarters assuming the normal historical pattern of heavy shipments during these months) we reasonably anticipated being awarded significant customer orders in the second quarter of 2014. However, as the second quarter progressed, anticipated orders did not materialize and the Store Fixtures business deteriorated, with declines most pronounced in May and June. Taking these developments into account, we lowered our projection of future margins and growth rates (from 4.8% in prior year's review to .5% in the current year for 10-year compound annual growth rate for EBIT plus depreciation and amortization) and increased the discount rate from 10.5% to 12% , causing fair value to fall below carrying value. The lower expectations of future revenue and profitability were due to reduced overall market demand for store fixtures, as many retailers were reducing their investments in traditional store space and focusing more on e-commerce initiatives. Because the fair value of the Store Fixtures reporting unit had fallen below recorded book values, we performed the second step of the test which requires a fair value assessment of all assets and liabilities of the reporting unit to calculate an implied goodwill amount. This resulted in a $108.0 goodwill impairment charge that was recorded in the second quarter of 2014. This charge reflected the complete impairment of all goodwill associated with the Store Fixtures reporting unit. The majority of the Store Fixtures business was divested in November 2014. As a result of the above circumstances, we also determined a triggering event had occurred in the second quarter to test other long-lived assets which were evaluated for impairment under the held for use model. No long-lived asset impairments (excluding goodwill) were indicated during this review. During the third quarter of 2014, all of the criteria to classify this unit as held for sale and discontinued operations were met as discussed in Note B. 2013 Goodwill Impairment Reviews During 2013, we began considering strategic alternatives for our CVP unit, including possible divestiture of the business. Potential buyers' initial indications of value received during the second and third quarters were reasonably consistent with our fair value estimates used for the annual goodwill impairment test performed in June 2013. During 2013's fourth quarter, performance of the business deteriorated. It became apparent in December 2013 that current market values for CVP's assets had fallen below recorded book values. This decline in market values of the assets resulted from lower expectations of future revenue and profitability, reflecting reduced market demand for the racks, shelving, and cabinets used in telecom, cable and delivery vans. The events of the fourth quarter were considered a triggering event, which required us to perform an impairment review. Because the held for sale criteria for the CVP unit was not met, it was evaluated for impairment in December 2013 under the held for use model. No long-lived asset impairments (excluding goodwill) were indicated during the 2013 fourth quarter review. However, we also evaluated the remaining useful life for the intangible assets resulting in accelerated amortization of $3.8 in the fourth quarter of 2013 for selected CVP customer-related intangible assets. We determined fair value for the first step of the interim goodwill impairment test based upon market multiples of comparable publicly-traded companies with similar characteristics as well as multiples derived from offers received during potential sale negotiations. These multiples were applied to lower profitability estimates, which was the result of CVP's 2013 fourth quarter business deterioration. Because fair value had fallen below recorded book values, we performed the second step of the test which requires a fair value assessment of all assets and liabilities of the reporting unit to calculate an implied goodwill amount, and a $63.0 goodwill impairment charge was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2013. During the fourth quarter of 2015, we sold a small CVP operation as discussed in Note B, leaving two operations within that group. In February 2016, one of these operations reached held for sale status. We continue to review strategic alternatives for the remaining CVP operation.

Restructuring

Restructuring	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring	Restructuring We have historically implemented various cost reduction initiatives to improve our operating cost structures. These cost initiatives have, among other actions, included workforce reductions and the closure or consolidation of certain operations. Our total restructuring-related costs for the three years ended December 31 were comprised of: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Continuing operations: Charged to other (income) expense, net: Severance and other restructuring costs $ 1.6 $ .9 $ 2.1 (Gain) loss from sale of assets and businesses 2.4 (.1 ) (.2 ) Inventory obsolescence and other .3 — — Total continuing operations 4.3 .8 1.9 Discontinued operations: Severance and other restructuring costs (.1 ) 1.8 .2 (Gain) loss from sale of assets and businesses (3.2 ) 8.6 (.5 ) Total discontinued operations (3.3 ) 10.4 (.3 ) Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs $ 1.0 $ 11.2 $ 1.6 Portion of total that represents cash charges $ 1.5 $ 2.7 $ 2.3 Restructuring and restructuring-related charges (income) by segment were as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Continuing operations: Residential Furnishings $ .5 $ .3 $ 1.7 Industrial Materials 3.8 .1 (.1 ) Specialized Products — .4 .3 Total continuing operations 4.3 .8 1.9 Discontinued operations (3.3 ) 10.4 (.3 ) Total $ 1.0 $ 11.2 $ 1.6 The accrued liability associated with our total restructuring initiatives consisted of the following: Balance at December 31, 2013 2014 Charges 2014 Payments Balance at December 31, 2014 2015 Charges 2015 Payments Balance at December 31, 2015 Termination benefits $ .1 $ 2.6 $ 1.6 $ 1.1 $ .8 $ 1.8 $ .1 Contract termination costs — — — — .4 .3 .1 Other restructuring costs .7 .1 .3 .5 .3 .3 .5 $ .8 $ 2.7 $ 1.9 $ 1.6 $ 1.5 $ 2.4 $ .7

Goodwill And Other Intangible A

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill are as follows: Residential Furnishings Commercial Products Industrial Materials Specialized Products Total Net goodwill as of January 1, 2014 (1) $ 373.4 $ 225.4 $ 81.2 $ 246.8 $ 926.8 Additions for current year acquisitions 29.4 — — — 29.4 Adjustments to prior year acquisitions .1 — — (.1 ) — Impairment charge (2) — (108.0 ) — — (108.0 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment/other (6.0 ) (1.6 ) (.2 ) (11.0 ) (18.8 ) Net goodwill as of December 31, 2014 396.9 115.8 81.0 235.7 829.4 Additions for current year acquisitions — 7.9 — — 7.9 Adjustments to prior year acquisitions 1.1 — — — 1.1 Reductions for sale of business — — — (.4 ) (.4 ) Impairment charge (3) — — (4.1 ) — (4.1 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment/other (11.7 ) (2.6 ) (.2 ) (13.3 ) (27.8 ) Net goodwill as of December 31, 2015 $ 386.3 $ 121.1 $ 76.7 $ 222.0 $ 806.1 Net goodwill as of December 31, 2015 is comprised of: Gross goodwill $ 386.3 $ 371.7 $ 80.8 $ 285.0 $ 1,123.8 Accumulated impairment losses — (250.6 ) (4.1 ) (63.0 ) (317.7 ) Net goodwill as of December 31, 2015 $ 386.3 $ 121.1 $ 76.7 $ 222.0 $ 806.1 (1) As discussed in Note F, our internal management organization structure and all related internal reporting changed during 2015. We reassigned goodwill using a relative fair value approach and prior year amounts have been retrospectively adjusted. (2) We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Store Fixtures unit as outlined in Note C. (3) We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Steel Tubing unit as outlined in Note C. The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization by major amortized intangible asset class and intangible assets acquired during the period presented included in "Other intangibles" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows: Debt Issue Costs Patents and Trademarks Non-compete Agreements Customer- Related Intangibles Supply Agreements and Other Total 2015 Gross carrying amount $ 8.4 $ 60.4 $ 11.5 $ 224.4 $ 29.7 $ 334.4 Accumulated amortization 3.6 31.4 2.8 90.9 13.4 142.1 Net other intangibles as of December 31, 2015 $ 4.8 $ 29.0 $ 8.7 $ 133.5 $ 16.3 $ 192.3 Acquired during 2015: Acquired related to business acquisitions $ — $ 4.6 $ 5.1 $ 5.2 $ — $ 14.9 Acquired outside business acquisitions — 1.8 — — 1.1 2.9 Total acquired in 2015 $ — $ 6.4 $ 5.1 $ 5.2 $ 1.1 $ 17.8 Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in 2015 0.0 5.2 10.0 19.0 3.9 10.5 2014 Gross carrying amount $ 10.1 $ 57.8 $ 7.6 $ 223.9 $ 35.0 $ 334.4 Accumulated amortization 4.2 29.7 1.4 78.8 15.6 129.7 Net other intangibles as of December 31, 2014 $ 5.9 $ 28.1 $ 6.2 $ 145.1 $ 19.4 $ 204.7 Acquired during 2014: Acquired related to business acquisitions $ — $ 5.0 $ 5.5 $ 1.1 $ 2.5 $ 14.1 Acquired outside business acquisitions 2.9 1.4 .2 2.3 7.3 14.1 Total acquired in 2014 $ 2.9 $ 6.4 $ 5.7 $ 3.4 $ 9.8 $ 28.2 Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in 2014 10.0 11.3 5.0 11.2 7.1 8.4 Estimated amortization expense for items included in our December 31, 2015 balance sheet in each of the next five years is as follows: Year ended December 31 2016 $ 24 2017 22 2018 20 2019 19 2020 18

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information We have four operating segments that supply a wide range of products: • Residential Furnishings—components for bedding and furniture, fabric and carpet cushion • Commercial Products—components for office and institutional furnishings, adjustable beds and consumer products • Industrial Materials—drawn steel wire, fabricated wire products, and steel rod • Specialized Products—automotive seating components, tubing and sub-assemblies for the aerospace industry, specialized machinery and equipment, and commercial vehicle interiors Our reportable segments are the same as our operating segments, which also correspond with our management organizational structure. Because of the November 2014 divestiture of the majority of the Store Fixtures business unit (formerly in the Commercial Products segment) along with the retirement of the Senior Operating Vice President of the Industrial Materials segment, our management organizational structure and all related internal reporting changed during the first quarter of 2015. As a result, the composition of our four reportable segments changed to reflect the new structure beginning in the first quarter of 2015. The segment changes include: (i) the Adjustable Bed and Fashion Bed business units moved from Residential Furnishings to Commercial Products; (ii) the Aerospace Products business unit moved from Industrial Materials to Specialized Products; and (iii) the Spuhl machinery division moved from Specialized Products to Residential Furnishings. Additionally, our logistics operations, which primarily include intercompany transportation activity, were moved from Residential Furnishings to Industrial Materials late in the year. These segment changes were retrospectively applied to all prior periods presented. Each reportable segment has a senior operating vice-president that reports to the chief executive officer, who is the chief operating decision maker. The operating results and financial information reported through the segment structure are regularly reviewed and used by the chief operating decision maker to evaluate segment performance, allocate overall resources and determine management incentive compensation. Separately, we also utilize a role-based approach (Grow, Core, Fix or Divest) as a supplemental management tool to ensure capital (which is a subset of the overall resources referred to above) is efficiently allocated within the reportable segment structure. The accounting principles used in the preparation of the segment information are the same as those used for the consolidated financial statements, except that the segment assets and income reflect the FIFO basis of accounting for inventory. Certain inventories are accounted for using the LIFO basis in the consolidated financial statements. We evaluate performance based on EBIT. Intersegment sales are made primarily at prices that approximate market-based selling prices. Centrally incurred costs are allocated to the segments based on estimates of services used by the segment. Certain of our general and administrative costs and miscellaneous corporate income and expenses are allocated to the segments based on sales. These allocated corporate costs include depreciation and other costs and income related to assets that are not allocated or otherwise included in the segment assets. A summary of segment results for the periods presented are as follows: Year Ended December 31 External Sales Inter- Segment Sales Total Sales EBIT 2015 Residential Furnishings $ 2,036.2 $ 27.8 $ 2,064.0 $ 205.0 Commercial Products 539.8 83.5 623.3 42.3 Industrial Materials 427.6 349.0 776.6 50.4 Specialized Products 913.6 41.1 954.7 155.6 Intersegment eliminations and other (1) (13.2 ) Adjustment to LIFO method 46.4 $ 3,917.2 $ 501.4 $ 4,418.6 $ 486.5 2014 Residential Furnishings $ 1,937.4 $ 20.2 $ 1,957.6 $ 135.7 Commercial Products 471.6 43.8 515.4 30.9 Industrial Materials 492.0 321.3 813.3 43.2 Specialized Products 881.3 32.9 914.2 125.4 Intersegment eliminations and other (2.8 ) Adjustment to LIFO method (.9 ) $ 3,782.3 $ 418.2 $ 4,200.5 $ 331.5 2013 Residential Furnishings $ 1,709.2 $ 16.4 $ 1,725.6 $ 151.4 Commercial Products 454.4 14.4 468.8 27.8 Industrial Materials 529.6 260.2 789.8 56.7 Specialized Products 784.0 32.6 816.6 34.0 Intersegment eliminations and other (2) 8.6 Adjustment to LIFO method (3.9 ) $ 3,477.2 $ 323.6 $ 3,800.8 $ 274.6 (1) - Intersegment eliminations and other includes $12.1 of a lump sum pension settlement (See Note M). (2) - Intersegment eliminations and other includes an $8.8 bargain purchase gain from an acquisition (See Note R). Average assets for our segments are shown in the table below and reflect the basis for return measures used by management to evaluate segment performance. These segment totals include working capital (all current assets and current liabilities) plus net property, plant and equipment. Segment assets for all years are reflected at their estimated average for the year. Acquired companies’ long-lived assets as disclosed below include property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets. Year Ended December 31 Assets Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets Depreciation And Amortization 2015 Residential Furnishings $ 623.7 $ 44.8 $ .2 $ 48.9 Commercial Products 110.2 4.6 25.4 5.7 Industrial Materials 186.7 12.5 — 14.2 Specialized Products 256.4 31.7 — 29.8 Other (1) 6.3 — — .1 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 516.6 — — — Unallocated assets (2) 1,390.9 9.6 — 14.5 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet (123.2 ) — — — $ 2,967.6 $ 103.2 $ 25.6 $ 113.2 2014 Residential Furnishings $ 586.4 $ 48.8 $ 60.8 $ 48.5 Commercial Products 96.2 3.2 — 5.8 Industrial Materials 202.6 13.6 — 14.0 Specialized Products 261.2 25.5 — 30.7 Other (1) 68.0 1.4 — 2.9 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 520.8 — — — Unallocated assets (2) 1,470.4 1.6 — 16.0 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet (65.0 ) — — — $ 3,140.6 $ 94.1 $ 60.8 $ 117.9 2013 Residential Furnishings $ 575.3 $ 36.9 $ 3.9 $ 46.7 Commercial Products 98.6 2.7 — 6.5 Industrial Materials 209.6 11.8 .1 14.1 Specialized Products 224.5 25.9 30.9 33.1 Other (1) 99.6 1.1 — 6.1 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 461.7 — — — Unallocated assets (2) 1,492.0 2.2 — 16.1 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet (53.2 ) — — — $ 3,108.1 $ 80.6 $ 34.9 $ 122.6 ______________________________ (1) Businesses sold or classified as discontinued operations during the years presented. (2) Unallocated assets consist primarily of goodwill, other intangibles, cash and deferred tax assets. Unallocated depreciation and amortization consists primarily of depreciation of non-operating assets and amortization of debt issue costs. Revenues from external customers, by product line, are as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Residential Furnishings Bedding group $ 918.3 $ 833.5 $ 697.9 Furniture group 442.9 431.6 401.6 Fabric & Carpet Cushion group 675.0 672.3 609.7 2,036.2 1,937.4 1,709.2 Commercial Products Work Furniture group 234.2 194.3 182.1 Consumer Products group 305.6 277.3 272.3 539.8 471.6 454.4 Industrial Materials Wire group 338.6 397.6 434.1 Steel Tubing group (1) 89.0 94.4 95.5 427.6 492.0 529.6 Specialized Products Automotive group 621.9 589.4 502.7 CVP group 95.7 99.5 126.3 Aerospace Products group 123.2 123.9 89.3 Machinery group 72.8 68.5 65.7 913.6 881.3 784.0 $ 3,917.2 $ 3,782.3 $ 3,477.2 (1) The Steel Tubing group was sold on December 23, 2015. Our principal operations outside of the United States are presented in the following geographic information, based on the area of manufacture. Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 External sales United States $ 2,703.7 $ 2,599.0 $ 2,449.9 Europe 380.6 422.7 351.7 China 392.0 390.0 335.5 Canada 203.1 206.5 201.6 Mexico 117.3 90.1 69.6 Other 120.5 74.0 68.9 $ 3,917.2 $ 3,782.3 $ 3,477.2 Tangible long-lived assets United States $ 336.8 $ 331.8 $ 363.6 Europe 121.4 129.6 124.5 China 41.8 40.5 35.7 Canada 23.0 25.6 25.0 Mexico 7.6 9.8 11.8 Other 10.2 11.5 14.0 $ 540.8 $ 548.8 $ 574.6

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Earnings: Earnings from continuing operations $ 328.0 $ 225.2 $ 186.3 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax (4.1 ) (3.2 ) (2.4 ) Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders 323.9 222.0 183.9 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 1.2 (124.0 ) 13.4 Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 325.1 $ 98.0 $ 197.3 Weighted average number of shares (in millions): Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS 140.9 141.4 145.2 Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation 2.0 1.8 2.1 Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS 142.9 143.2 147.3 Basic and Diluted EPS: Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders Continuing operations $ 2.30 $ 1.57 $ 1.27 Discontinued operations .01 (.88 ) .09 Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 2.31 $ .69 $ 1.36 Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders Continuing operations $ 2.27 $ 1.55 $ 1.25 Discontinued operations .01 (.87 ) .09 Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 2.28 $ .68 $ 1.34 Other information: Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation — — —

Accounts and Other Receivables

Accounts and Other Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts and Other Receivables	Accounts and Other Receivables Accounts and other receivables at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Current Long-term Current Long-term Trade accounts receivable $ 457.5 $ — $ 484.0 $ — Trade notes receivable .5 .6 1.1 2.9 Total trade receivables 458.0 .6 485.1 2.9 Other notes receivable: Notes received as partial payment for divestitures — — .9 — Other — .4 — 3.3 Income tax receivables 32.6 — 14.0 — Other receivables 38.9 — 38.0 — Subtotal other receivables 71.5 .4 52.9 3.3 Total trade and other receivables 529.5 1.0 538.0 6.2 Allowance for doubtful accounts: Trade accounts receivable (9.2 ) — (14.7 ) — Trade notes receivable (.1 ) (.2 ) — (2.1 ) Total trade receivables (9.3 ) (.2 ) (14.7 ) (2.1 ) Other notes receivable — (.4 ) — (.4 ) Total allowance for doubtful accounts (9.3 ) (.6 ) (14.7 ) (2.5 ) Total net receivables $ 520.2 $ .4 $ 523.3 $ 3.7 Notes that were past due more than 90 days or had been placed on non-accrual status were not significant for the periods presented. Activity related to the allowance for doubtful accounts is reflected below: Balance at December 31, 2013 2014 2014 Balance at December 31, 2014 2015 2015 Balance at December 31, 2015 Trade accounts receivable $ 14.6 $ 4.7 $ 4.6 $ 14.7 $ 2.3 $ 7.8 $ 9.2 Trade notes receivable 1.9 .2 — 2.1 .3 2.1 .3 Total trade receivables 16.5 4.9 4.6 16.8 2.6 9.9 9.5 Other notes receivable 1.1 — .7 .4 — — .4 Total allowance for doubtful accounts $ 17.6 $ 4.9 $ 5.3 $ 17.2 $ 2.6 $ 9.9 $ 9.9

Supplemental Balance Sheet Info

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Additional supplemental balance sheet details at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Other current assets Deferred taxes (see Note N) $ — $ 42.3 Other prepaids 33.2 39.1 Current assets held for sale (see Note B) — 10.4 $ 33.2 $ 91.8 Sundry assets Deferred taxes (see Note N) $ 33.3 $ 36.5 Assets held for sale (see Note B) 8.4 22.4 Diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L) 20.5 17.5 Investment in associated companies 7.1 6.7 Pension plan assets (see Note M) 1.3 — Brazilian VAT deposits (see Note T) 10.3 7.4 Other 36.3 37.9 $ 117.2 $ 128.4 Accrued expenses Contingency accruals (see Note T) $ 8.1 $ 83.9 Wages and commissions payable 75.1 67.3 Workers’ compensation, auto and product liability, medical and disability 53.9 54.7 Sales promotions 35.1 30.7 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L) 29.8 23.7 Accrued interest 8.6 12.3 General taxes, excluding income taxes 16.6 11.6 Environmental reserves 4.2 5.3 Other 55.3 48.1 $ 286.7 $ 337.6 Other current liabilities Dividends payable $ 43.5 $ 42.7 Customer deposits 12.6 12.7 Sales tax payable 7.3 10.4 Current liabilities associated with assets held for sale (see Note B) — 5.5 Derivative financial instruments (see Note S) 12.2 2.4 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L) 1.5 1.3 Outstanding checks in excess of book balances 20.7 .9 Other 6.1 7.2 $ 103.9 $ 83.1 Other long-term liabilities Liability for pension benefits (see Note M) $ 83.7 $ 83.7 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L) 30.9 27.9 Net reserves for tax contingencies 19.9 25.1 Deferred compensation 17.9 14.7 Other liabilities associated with assets held for sale (see Note B) — .1 Other 32.3 33.5 $ 184.7 $ 185.0

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt Long-term debt, weighted average interest rates and due dates at December 31 are as follows: 2015 2014 Stated Interest Rate Due Date Through Balance Stated Interest Rate Due Date Through Balance Term notes 3.8 % 2024 $ 748.3 4.7 % 2024 $ 948.0 Industrial development bonds, principally variable interest rates .3 % 2030 14.8 .2 % 2030 14.7 Commercial paper .5 % 2019 181.5 .2 % 2019 — Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment) 4.2 5.2 Other, partially secured — .5 948.8 968.4 Less current maturities 3.4 201.7 $ 945.4 $ 766.7 Maturities of long-term debt are as follows: Year ended December 31 2016 $ 3.4 2017 3.1 2018 153.2 2019 182.4 2020 — Thereafter 606.7 $ 948.8 During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, we repaid $200 of 5.00% notes and $180 of 4.65% notes, respectively. We can raise cash by issuing up to $600 of commercial paper through a program that is backed by a $600 revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of 12 lenders. This agreement expires in 2019. The credit agreement allows us to issue total letters of credit up to $250 . When we issue letters of credit in this manner, our capacity under the agreement, and consequently, our ability to issue commercial paper, is reduced by a corresponding amount. We had no outstanding letters of credit under the agreement at year end for the periods presented. Amounts outstanding at December 31 related to our commercial paper program were: 2015 2014 Total program authorized $ 600.0 $ 600.0 Commercial paper outstanding (classified as long-term debt) (181.5 ) — Letters of credit issued under the credit agreement — — Total program usage (181.5 ) — Total program available $ 418.5 $ 600.0 The revolving credit agreement and certain other long-term debt contain restrictive covenants which, among other things, limit a) the total amount of indebtedness to 60% of our total capitalization (each as defined in the revolving credit agreement), b) the amount of total secured debt to 15% of our total consolidated assets, and c) the amount of assets sold, transferred or disposed of in any trailing four quarter period to 25% of total consolidated assets. We have remained well within compliance with all such covenants. We may elect one of four types of borrowing under the revolving credit agreement, which determines the rate of interest to be paid on the outstanding principal balance. The interest rate would be commensurate with the currency borrowed and the term of the borrowing, as well as either i.) a competitive variable or fixed rate, or ii.) various published rates plus a pre-defined spread. We are required to periodically pay accrued interest on any outstanding principal balance under the revolving credit agreement at different time intervals based upon the elected interest rate and the elected interest period. Any outstanding principal under this agreement will be due upon the maturity date. We may also terminate or reduce the lending commitments under this agreement, in whole or in part, upon three business days’ notice.

Lease Obligations

Lease Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Obligations	Lease Obligations We lease certain operating facilities, most of our automotive and trucking equipment and various other assets. Lease terms, including purchase options, renewals and maintenance costs, vary by lease. Total rental expense for the periods presented was as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Continuing operations $ 51.4 $ 48.9 $ 45.4 Discontinued operations $ .5 $ 2.1 $ 4.1 Future minimum rental commitments for all long-term non-cancelable operating leases are as follows: Year ended December 31 2016 $ 35.5 2017 28.3 2018 22.2 2019 15.7 2020 12.5 Thereafter 28.0 $ 142.2 The above lease obligations expire at various dates through 2025. Aggregate rental commitments above include renewal amounts where it is our intention to renew the lease.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation We use various forms of share-based compensation which are summarized below. One stock unit is equivalent to one common share for accounting and earnings per share purposes. Shares are issued from treasury for the majority of our stock plans’ activity. All share information is presented in millions. Stock options and stock units are granted pursuant to our Flexible Stock Plan (the "Plan"). On May 10, 2012, the Plan changed the way awards granted under the Plan are charged against the number of available shares. Under the 2012 Plan modification, each option counts as one share against the shares available under the Plan, but each share granted for any other awards will count as three shares against the Plan. At December 31, 2015, the following common shares were authorized for issuance under the Plan: Shares Available for Issuance Maximum Number of Authorized Shares Unexercised options 3.1 3.1 Outstanding stock units—vested 3.9 6.8 Outstanding stock units—unvested 1.6 4.6 Available for grant 13.0 13.0 Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2015 21.6 27.5 The following table recaps the impact of stock-based compensation (including discontinued operations) on the results of operations for each of the periods presented: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 To Be Settled With Stock To Be Settled In Cash To Be Settled With Stock To Be Settled In Cash To Be Settled With Stock To Be Settled In Cash Options (1): Amortization of the grant date fair value $ .2 $ — $ .6 $ — $ 1.6 $ — Cash payments in lieu of options — 1.0 — .8 — .8 Stock-based retirement plans contributions (2) 7.0 1.3 6.1 1.4 6.5 1.2 Discounts on various stock awards: Deferred Stock Compensation Program (1) 1.9 — 2.2 — 1.5 — Stock-based retirement plans (2) 1.4 — 1.9 — 1.1 — Discount Stock Plan (6) 1.0 — 1.0 — .9 — Performance Stock Unit awards (3) 8.3 10.6 6.4 13.9 6.4 1.1 Restricted Stock Units awards (4) 3.5 — 3.4 — 4.2 — Profitable Growth Incentive awards (5) 6.0 5.9 4.4 4.4 .6 .6 Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock 1.2 — 1.3 — 1.3 — Total stock-based compensation expense 30.5 $ 18.8 27.3 $ 20.5 24.1 $ 3.7 Employee contributions for above stock plans 14.7 14.3 12.2 Total stock-based compensation $ 45.2 $ 41.6 $ 36.3 Recognized tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense $ 11.6 $ 10.4 $ 9.2 The following table recaps the impact of stock-based compensation on assets and liabilities for each of the periods presented: 2015 2014 Current Long-term Total Current Long-term Total Assets: Diversified investments associated with the stock-based retirement plans (2) $ 1.5 $ 20.5 $ 22.0 $ 1.3 $ 17.5 $ 18.8 Liabilities: Stock-based retirement plans (2) $ 1.5 $ 20.7 $ 22.2 $ 1.3 $ 17.3 $ 18.6 Performance Stock Unit award (3) 8.5 8.8 17.3 10.0 6.6 16.6 Profitable Growth Incentive award (5) 13.3 1.4 14.7 6.1 4.0 10.1 Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts 8.0 — 8.0 7.6 — 7.6 Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation $ 31.3 $ 30.9 $ 62.2 $ 25.0 $ 27.9 $ 52.9 When the tax deduction for an exercised stock option or converted stock unit exceeds the compensation cost that has been recognized in income, a “windfall” tax benefit is created. The windfall benefit is not recognized in income, but rather on the balance sheet as additional contributed capital. When the current tax deduction for an exercised stock option or converted stock unit is less than the deferred tax asset recorded in regard to the compensation cost that has been recognized in income, a tax “shortfall” is created. To the extent we have accumulated tax windfalls, the shortfall is recognized on the balance sheet as a reduction of additional contributed capital. Net windfall is presented below: Balance at 2015 Net Windfall Resulting From Exercises and Conversions Balance at December 31, 2015 Accumulated tax windfall in additional contributed capital $ 52.4 $ 15.5 $ 67.9 (1) Stock Option Grants We have granted stock options in the following areas: • On a discretionary basis to a broad group of employees • In conjunction with our Deferred Compensation Program • As compensation of outside directors Options granted to a broad group of employees on a discretionary basis Starting in 2013, we discontinued the annual broad-based option grant, and replaced options with cash awards, RSU's, or, for certain key management employees, participation in the Profitable Growth Incentive (PGI).With the exception of a few key executive awards, options are now offered only in conjunction with the Deferred Compensation Program discussed below. Prior to 2013, we granted stock options annually on a discretionary basis to a broad group of employees. Options generally become exercisable in one-third increments at 18 months , 30 months and 42 months after the date of grant. Options have a maximum term of ten years and the exercise prices are equal to Leggett’s closing stock price on the grant date. Grant date fair values are calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and are amortized by the straight-line method over the options’ total vesting period, except for employees who are retirement eligible. Expense for employees who are retirement eligible is recognized immediately. A person is retirement eligible if the employee is age 65 , or age 55 with 20 years of Company service. Deferred Compensation Program We offer a Deferred Compensation Program under which key managers and outside directors may elect to receive stock options, stock units or interest-bearing cash deferrals in lieu of cash compensation: • Stock options under this program are granted on the last business day of the year prior to the year the compensation is earned. The number of options granted equals the deferred compensation times five , divided by the stock’s market price on the date of grant. The option has a 10 -year term. It vests as the associated compensation is earned and becomes exercisable beginning 15 months after the grant date. Stock is issued when the option is exercised. • Deferred stock units (DSU) under this program are acquired every two weeks (when the compensation would have otherwise been paid) at a 20% discount to the market price of our common stock on each acquisition date and they vest immediately. Expense is recorded as the compensation is earned. Stock units earn dividends at the same rate as cash dividends paid on our common stock. These dividends are used to acquire stock units at a 20% discount. Stock units are converted to common stock and distributed in accordance with the participant’s pre-set election. However, stock units may be settled in cash at our discretion. Participants must begin receiving distributions no later than ten years after the effective date of the deferral and installment distributions cannot exceed ten years. • Interest-bearing cash deferrals under this program are reported in Other long-term liabilities on the balance sheet and are disclosed in Note I. Options Units Cash Aggregate amount of compensation deferred during 2015 $ .1 $ 8.3 $ 1.3 STOCK OPTIONS SUMMARY Stock option information for the plans discussed above for the periods presented is as follows: Employee Stock Options Deferred Compensation Options Other-Primarily Outside Directors' Options** Total Options Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2014 3.5 .2 — 3.7 $ 20.79 Granted .1 .1 42.09 Exercised * (.6 ) (.1 ) — (.7 ) 21.30 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 2.9 .2 — 3.1 $ 21.30 4.1 $ 63.8 Vested or expected to vest 3.1 $ 21.30 4.1 $ 63.8 Exercisable (vested) at December 31, 2015 3.0 $ 20.64 3.9 $ 63.8 ______________________________ * Prior to 2005, we granted options with a below market exercise price under the terms of our Deferred Compensation Program. During 2015, there were no significant options exercised at a below market exercise price, and less than .1 of these options remain outstanding at December 31, 2015. In 2005, we amended the Program to provide only “at market” stock options. ** A small amount of options related to this plan (less than .1 ) were outstanding at December 31, 2015. Additional information related to stock option activity for the periods presented is as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 17.1 $ 35.2 $ 18.4 Cash received from stock options exercised 8.3 21.8 36.9 Total fair value of stock options vested 1.3 2.9 4.4 The following table summarizes fair values calculated (and assumptions utilized) using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Year Ended December 31 * 2015 2014 Aggregate grant date fair value $ .9 $ .1 Weighted-average per share grant date fair value $ 10.06 $ 7.30 Risk-free interest rate 2.1 % 2.1 % Expected life in years 7.5 6.0 Expected volatility (over expected life) 30.5 % 35.1 % Expected dividend yield (over expected life) 3.0 % 3.9 % __________________________________ * No options were granted in 2013 The risk-free rate is determined based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant for maturities equivalent to the expected life of the option. The expected life of the option (estimated average period of time the option will be outstanding) is estimated based on the historical exercise behavior of employees, with executives displaying somewhat longer holding periods than other employees. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility through the grant date, measured daily for a time period equal to the option’s expected life. The expected dividend yield is estimated based on the dividend yield at the time of grant. (2) Stock-Based Retirement Plans We have two stock-based retirement plans: the tax-qualified Stock Bonus Plan (SBP) for non-highly compensated employees, and the non-qualified Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP) for highly compensated employees. We make matching contributions to both plans. In addition to the automatic 50% match, we will make another matching contribution of up to 50% of the employee’s contributions for the year if certain profitability levels, as defined in the SBP and the ESUP, are obtained. • Participants in the SBP may contribute up to 6% of their compensation above a certain threshold to purchase Leggett stock or other investment alternatives at market prices. We immediately match 50% of the employee contributions. Employees are allowed to fully diversify their employee deferral accounts immediately and their employer matching accounts after three years of service. Dividends earned on Company stock held in the SBP are reinvested or paid in cash at the participant’s election. • Participants in the ESUP may contribute up to 10% (depending upon salary level) of their compensation above the same threshold applicable to the SBP. Participant contributions are credited to a diversified investment account established for the participant, and we make premium contributions to the diversified investment accounts equal to 17.65% of the participant’s contribution. A participant’s diversified investment account balance is adjusted to mirror the investment experience, whether positive or negative, of the diversified investments selected by the participant. Participants may change investment elections in the diversified investment accounts, but cannot purchase Company common stock or stock units. The diversified investment accounts consist of various mutual funds and retirement target funds and are unfunded, unsecured obligations of the Company that will be settled in cash. Both the assets and liabilities associated with this program are presented in the table above and are adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. We immediately match 50% of the employee contributions in the form of stock units. Company contributions to the ESUP, including dividend equivalents, are used to acquire stock units at 85% of the common stock market price on the acquisition date. Stock units are converted to common stock at a 1-to-1 ratio upon distribution from the program and may be settled in cash at our discretion. Company matches in the SBP and ESUP fully vest upon three and five years, respectively, of cumulative service, subject to certain participation requirements. Distributions under both plans are triggered by an employee’s retirement, death, disability or separation from Leggett. Information for the year ended December 31 for these plans was as follows: SBP ESUP Employee contributions $ 3.2 $ 4.4 Less diversified contributions .8 4.4 Total employee stock contributions $ 2.4 $ — Employer premium contribution to diversified investment accounts $ .8 Shares purchased by employees and company match .1 Details regarding stock unit activity for the ESUP plan are reflected in the stock units summary table below. (3) Performance Stock Unit Awards We also grant Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards in the first quarter of each year to selected officers and other key managers. These awards contain the following conditions: • A service requirement—Awards generally “cliff” vest three years following the grant date; and • A market condition—Awards are based on our Total Shareholder Return [TSR = (Change in Stock Price + Dividends) / Beginning Stock Price] as compared to the TSR of a group of peer companies. The peer group consists of all the companies in the Industrial, Materials and Consumer Discretionary sectors of the S&P 500 and S&P Midcap 400 (approximately 320 companies). Participants will earn from 0% to 175% of the base award depending upon how our TSR ranks within the peer group at the end of the 3 -year performance period. Grant date fair values are calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation of stock and volatility data for Leggett and each of the comparator companies. Grant date fair values are amortized using the straight-line method over the three -year vesting period. Below is a summary of the number of shares and related grant date fair value of PSU’s for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Total shares base award .2 .2 .2 Grant date per share fair value $ 42.22 $ 30.45 $ 27.60 Risk-free interest rate 1.1 % .8 % .4 % Expected life in years 3.0 3.0 3.0 Expected volatility (over expected life) 19.8 % 25.9 % 29.1 % Expected dividend yield (over expected life) 2.9 % 3.9 % 4.2 % Three-Year Performance Cycle Award Year Completion Date TSR Performance Relative to the Peer Group (1%=Best) Payout as a Percent of the Base Award Number of Shares Distributed Distribution Date 2011 December 31, 2013 55th percentile 64.2% .2 January 2014 2012 December 31, 2014 30th percentile 157.0% .4 January 2015 2013 December 31, 2015 27th percentile 165.4% .4 January 2016 We intend to pay out 65% of awards in shares of our common stock and 35% in cash, although we reserve the right to pay up to 100% in cash. The 35% portion is recorded as a liability and is adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. (4) Restricted Stock Unit Awards RSU awards are generally granted as follows: • To managers in lieu of annual option grants • On a discretionary basis to selected employees • To selected executive officers in connection with employment agreements • As compensation for outside directors, who have a choice to receive RSUs or restricted stock The value of these awards is determined by the stock price on the day of the award, and expense is recognized over the vesting period. (5) Profitable Growth Incentive Awards Starting in 2013, certain key management employees participated in a new PGI program in lieu of the annual option grant. The PGI awards are issued as growth performance stock units (GPSUs). The GPSUs vest ( 0% to 250% ) at the end of a two -year performance period. Vesting is based on the Company's or applicable profit center's revenue growth (adjusted by a GDP factor when applicable) and EBITDA margin over a two -year performance period. The 2014 base target PGI award was .1 shares, 2015 was less than .1 shares. If earned, we intend to pay half in shares of our common stock and half in cash, although we reserve the right to pay up to 100% in cash. Both components are recorded as liabilities and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. Two-Year Performance Cycle Award Year Completion Date Average Payout as a Percent of the Base Award Estimated Number of Shares Expected Distribution Date 2013 December 31, 2014 127.0% .1 March 2015 2014 December 31, 2015 224.7% .2 March 2016 STOCK UNITS SUMMARY Stock unit information for the plans discussed above is presented in the table below. DSU ESUP PSU* RSU PGI** Total Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit Aggregate Intrinsic Value Non-vested at December 31, 2014 — — 1.3 .3 .3 1.9 $ 18.40 Granted based on current service .2 .2 — .1 — .5 44.73 Granted based on future conditions — — .3 — .1 .4 30.39 Vested (.2 ) (.2 ) (.4 ) (.2 ) (.1 ) (1.1 ) 32.71 Forfeited — — (.1 ) — — (.1 ) 11.28 Total non-vested at December 31, 2015 — — 1.1 .2 .3 1.6 $ 21.43 $ 64.5 Fully vested shares available for issuance at December 31, 2015 3.9 $ 165.6 ______________________________ * PSU awards are presented at 175% (i.e., maximum) payout ** PGI awards are presented at 250% (i.e., maximum) payout Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Total intrinsic value of vested stock units converted to common stock $ 27.7 $ 9.2 $ 7.0 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION COST NOT YET RECOGNIZED As of December 31, 2015, the unrecognized cost of non-vested stock options and units that are not adjusted to fair value at each reporting period was as follows: Options Units Unrecognized cost of non-vested stock $ .2 $ 7.6 Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years 0.6 0.9 (6) Discount Stock Plan Under the Discount Stock Plan (DSP), a tax-qualified §423 stock purchase plan, eligible employees may purchase shares of Leggett common stock at 85% of the closing market price on the last business day of each month. Shares are purchased and issued on the last business day of each month and generally cannot be sold or transferred for one year. Average 2015 purchase price per share (net of discount) $ 38.16 2015 number of shares purchased by employees .2 Shares purchased since inception in 1982 22.7 Maximum shares under the plan 27.0

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	Employee Benefit Plans The Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect a net liability for the funded status of our domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans. Our U.S. plans (comprised primarily of three significant plans) represent approximately 87% of our pension benefit obligation in each of the periods presented. Participants in one of the significant domestic plans have stopped earning benefits; this plan is referred to as "frozen" in the following narrative. A summary of our pension obligations and funded status as of December 31 is as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Change in Benefit Obligation Benefit obligation, beginning of period $343.0 $ 287.0 $ 316.5 Service cost 4.3 3.0 3.2 Interest cost 12.6 12.9 11.9 Plan participants’ contributions .7 .6 .5 Actuarial loss (gain) (17.4 ) 58.1 (30.3 ) Benefits paid (13.9 ) (15.6 ) (14.8 ) Settlements (35.7 ) — — Foreign currency exchange rate changes (3.3 ) (3.0 ) — Benefit obligation, end of period (1) 290.3 343.0 287.0 Change in Plan Assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 258.9 248.0 240.3 Actual return on plan assets (1.7 ) 23.9 20.0 Employer contributions 1.8 4.1 1.9 Plan participants’ contributions .7 .6 .5 Benefits paid (13.9 ) (15.6 ) (14.8 ) Settlements (35.7 ) — — Foreign currency exchange rate changes (2.6 ) (2.1 ) .1 Fair value of plan assets, end of period 207.5 258.9 248.0 Net funded status $ (82.8 ) $ (84.1 ) $ (39.0 ) Funded status recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Other assets—sundry $ 1.3 $ — $ 1.4 Other current liabilities (.4 ) (.4 ) (.5 ) Other long-term liabilities (83.7 ) (83.7 ) (39.9 ) Net funded status $ (82.8 ) $ (84.1 ) $ (39.0 ) ________________________ (1) The benefit obligation at December 31, 2015, decreased as compared to December 31, 2014, primarily due to the settlement of $35.7 of pension obligations through our voluntary one-time lump sum settlement program paid in 2015. The benefit obligation at December 31, 2014, increased as compared to December 31, 2013, primarily due to changes in mortality assumptions and a decrease in the discount rate. Accumulated and projected benefit obligation information at December 31 is recapped below: 2015 2014 2013 Aggregated plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation $ 274.7 $ 343.0 $ 230.3 Accumulated benefit obligation 271.5 338.5 228.7 Fair value of plan assets 190.8 258.9 190.2 Aggregated plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation 277.8 343.0 233.8 Fair value of plan assets 193.7 258.9 193.4 Accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans 274.3 338.5 283.5 Included in the above plans is a subsidiary’s unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan. This is a non-qualified plan, and these benefits are secured by insurance policies that are not included in the plan’s assets. Cash surrender values associated with these policies at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Cash surrender values $ 2.3 $ 2.2 $ 2.1 Comprehensive Income Amounts and activity included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with pensions are reflected below: December 31, 2015 2015 2015 2015 December 31, Net loss (gain) (before tax) $ 109.5 $ (17.3 ) $ .9 $ (1.0 ) $ — $ 92.1 Deferred income taxes (40.2 ) — — — 6.2 (34.0 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax) $ 69.3 $ (17.3 ) $ .9 $ (1.0 ) $ 6.2 $ 58.1 Included in 2015 Amortization in the above table is the $12.1 settlement loss, which is discussed in more detail below. Of the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2015, the portions expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension cost in 2016 are as follows: Net loss $ 4.6 Net Pension (Expense) Income Components of net pension (expense) income for the years ended December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Service cost $ (4.3 ) $ (3.0 ) $ (3.2 ) Interest cost (12.6 ) (12.9 ) (11.9 ) Expected return on plan assets 16.5 15.9 15.2 Amortization of prior service cost — (.3 ) (.2 ) Recognized net actuarial loss (5.2 ) (2.8 ) (6.4 ) Settlements (12.1 ) — — Net pension (expense) income $ (17.7 ) $ (3.1 ) $ (6.5 ) Weighted average assumptions for pension costs: Discount rate used in net pension costs 3.8 % 4.6 % 3.8 % Rate of compensation increase used in pension costs 3.5 % 3.8 % 3.8 % Expected return on plan assets 6.6 % 6.7 % 6.6 % Weighted average assumptions for benefit obligation: Discount rate used in benefit obligation 4.1 % 3.8 % 4.6 % Rate of compensation increase used in benefit obligation 3.5 % 3.5 % 3.8 % Assumptions used for U.S. and international plans were not significantly different. We use the average of the Citigroup Pension Discount Curve rate and Merrill Lynch AA-AAA 10-year Bond Index rate to determine the discount rate used for our significant pension plans (rounded to the nearest 25 basis points). The Citigroup Pension Discount Curve rate is a calculated rate using yearly spot rates matched against expected future benefit payments. The Merrill Lynch Index rate is based on the weighted average yield of a portfolio of high grade Corporate Bonds with an average duration approximating the plans’ projected benefit payments, adjusted for any callable bonds included in the portfolio. The discount rates used for our other, primarily foreign, plans are based on rates appropriate for the respective country and the plan obligations. The overall, expected long-term rate of return is based on each plan’s historical experience and our expectations of future returns based upon each plan’s investment holdings, as discussed below. Pension Plan Assets The fair value of our major categories of pension plan assets is disclosed below using a three level valuation hierarchy that separates fair value valuation techniques into the following categories: • Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. • Level 2: Other significant inputs observable either directly or indirectly (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, yield curves, credit risk, etc.). • Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. Presented below are our major categories of investments for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Mutual and pooled funds Fixed income $ 54.0 $ — $ — $ 54.0 $ 67.3 $ — $ — $ 67.3 Equities 110.1 — — 110.1 136.8 — — 136.8 Stable value funds — 37.9 — 37.9 — 45.9 — 45.9 Money market funds, cash and other 5.5 — — 5.5 8.9 — — 8.9 Total investments at fair value $ 169.6 $ 37.9 $ — $ 207.5 $ 213.0 $ 45.9 $ — $ 258.9 Plan assets are invested in diversified portfolios of equity, debt and government securities, as well as a stable value fund. The aggregate allocation of these investments is as follows: 2015 2014 Asset Category Equity securities 53 % 53 % Debt securities 26 26 Stable value funds 18 18 Other, including cash 3 3 Total 100 % 100 % Our investment policy and strategies are established with a long-term view in mind. We strive for a sufficiently diversified asset mix to minimize the risk of a material loss to the portfolio value due to the devaluation of any single investment. In determining the appropriate asset mix, our financial strength and ability to fund potential shortfalls that might result from poor investment performance are considered. Approximately 55% of our significant plans (the "frozen plans") are employing a Liability Driven Investment strategy and have a target allocation of 60% fixed income and 40% equities. The remaining significant plans (the "active" plans) have a target allocation of 75% equities and 25% fixed income, as historical equity returns have tended to exceed bond returns over the long term. Assets of our domestic plans represent the majority of plan assets and are allocated to seven different investments. Six are mutual funds, all of which are passively managed low-cost index funds, and include: • Total Stock Market Index: Large -, mid-, and small-cap equity diversified across growth and value styles. • Large-Cap Index: Large-cap equity diversified across growth and value styles. • Small-Cap Index: Small-cap equity diversified across growth and value styles. • World ex US Index: International equity; broad exposure across developed and emerging non-US equity markets around the world. • Long-term Bond Index: Diversified exposure to the long-term, investment-grade U.S. bond market. • Extended Duration Treasury Index: Diversified exposure to U.S. treasury's with maturities of 20-30 years. The Stable value fund consists of a fixed income portfolio offering consistent return and protection against interest rate volatility. Settlements In October 2015, we offered a voluntary one-time lump-sum payment option to certain eligible terminated vested participants in our U.S. defined benefit pension plans that, if accepted, would settle our obligation to them. The program provided participants with a one-time choice to receive a lump-sum settlement of their remaining pension benefit. As part of this voluntary lump-sum program, we settled $35.7 of pension obligations for U.S. retirees. This was paid from plan assets and did not require a cash contribution from the company. As a result of these settlements, we recorded settlement losses of $12.1 ( $7.5 net of tax) reflecting the accelerated recognition of unamortized losses in the plan proportionate to the obligation that was settled. These settlement charges were recorded in "Cost of goods sold" and "Selling and administrative expenses" with a corresponding balance sheet reduction in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)." Future Contributions and Benefit Payments We expect to contribute $1.8 to our defined benefit pension plans in 2016. Estimated benefit payments, expected over the next ten years are as follows: 2016 $ 15.9 2017 16.0 2018 15.8 2019 15.8 2020 16.0 2021-2025 83.4 Other Benefit Plans Total expense from continuing operations for defined contribution plans was as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Defined contribution plans $ 6.8 $ 7.3 $ 6.4 We have limited participation in two union-sponsored, defined benefit, multi-employer pension plans. These plans are not administered by us, and contributions are determined in accordance with provisions of negotiated labor contracts. Aggregate contributions to these plans were less than $.8 for each of the years presented. In addition to regular contributions, we could be obligated to pay additional contributions (known as complete or partial withdrawal liabilities) if a plan has unfunded vested benefits. Factors that could impact the funded status of these plans include investment performance, changes in the participant demographics, financial stability of contributing employers and changes in actuarial assumptions. Withdrawal liability triggers could include a plan's termination, a withdrawal of substantially all employers, or our voluntary withdrawal from the plan (such as decision to close a facility or the dissolution of a collective bargaining unit). We have a very small share of the liability among the participants of these plans. Based upon the information available from plan administrators, both of the multi-employer plans in which we participate are underfunded and estimate our aggregate share of potential withdrawal liability for both plans to be $23.1 . We have not recorded any material withdrawal liabilities for the years presented.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The components of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Domestic $ 254.2 $ 142.1 $ 111.2 Foreign 195.6 153.4 126.4 $ 449.8 $ 295.5 $ 237.6 Income tax expense from continuing operations is comprised of the following components: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Current Federal $ 63.1 $ 38.4 $ 59.8 State and local 7.6 3.3 5.9 Foreign 40.0 29.8 24.2 110.7 71.5 89.9 Deferred Federal 9.6 (6.1 ) (26.4 ) State and local .1 2.1 (1.8 ) Foreign 1.4 2.8 (10.4 ) 11.1 (1.2 ) (38.6 ) $ 121.8 $ 70.3 $ 51.3 Income tax expense from continuing operations, as a percentage of earnings before income taxes, differs from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Increases (decreases) in rate resulting from: State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.6 1.0 1.4 Tax effect of foreign operations (5.8 ) (7.5 ) (8.6 ) Deferred tax on undistributed foreign earnings (1.0 ) .4 (.5 ) Change in valuation allowance — .2 (1.4 ) Change in uncertain tax positions, net (.5 ) (.6 ) (1.1 ) Domestic Production Activities Deduction (1.2 ) (3.4 ) (2.0 ) Other permanent differences, net (1.0 ) (.7 ) (.6 ) Other, net — (.6 ) (.6 ) Effective tax rate 27.1 % 23.8 % 21.6 % For all periods presented, the tax rate benefited from income earned in various foreign jurisdictions at rates lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate, primarily related to China and Luxembourg. Significant items impacting each year's tax rate are: • 2015: We recognized tax benefits totaling $11.3 , including a reduction in deferred taxes on undistributed foreign earnings associated with a planned reinvestment in China, and a deferred tax benefit related to our Australian operations. • 2014: We recognized tax benefits totaling $13.9 , primarily related to additional Domestic Production Activities Deductions for the current and prior years, incremental deferred foreign tax credits, and net favorable provision-to-return adjustments related to prior year taxes. • 2013: We recognized tax benefits totaling $17.5 , primarily related to the impact of Mexico tax law changes, the settlement of certain foreign and state audits, and a non-taxable bargain purchase gain. We recognized net excess tax benefits of approximately $15.4 , $10.1 , and $4.6 , in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, related to stock plan activity, which have been recorded to additional contributed capital. These amounts include net windfall tax benefits as discussed in Note L. We file tax returns in each jurisdiction where we are required to do so. In these jurisdictions, a statute of limitations period exists. After a statute period expires, the tax authorities can no longer assess additional income tax for the expired period. In addition, once the statute expires we are no longer eligible to file claims for refund for any tax that we may have overpaid. Unrecognized Tax Benefits The total amount of our gross unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2015, is $22.1 , of which $12.8 would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the periods presented is as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Gross unrecognized tax benefits, January 1 $ 19.8 $ 24.4 $ 26.6 Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods .3 .1 4.5 Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods (.5 ) (2.4 ) (1.5 ) Gross increases—current period tax positions 1.3 1.3 1.0 Change due to exchange rate fluctuations (1.3 ) (1.0 ) (.4 ) Settlements (1.5 ) (.6 ) (2.8 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (2.6 ) (2.0 ) (3.0 ) Gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31 15.5 19.8 24.4 Interest 6.0 7.6 7.6 Penalties .6 .8 .9 Total gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31 $ 22.1 $ 28.2 $ 32.9 We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, which is consistent with prior reporting periods. As of December 31, 2015, four tax years were subject to audit by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), covering the years 2012 through 2015. In 2015, the IRS examined our 2013 tax return for a U.S. non-consolidated filing entity, L&P Financial Services Co., and the audit was concluded with no adjustments. There are no current IRS examinations in process nor are we aware of any forthcoming. Additionally, at December 31, 2015, eight tax years were either subject to or undergoing audit by the Canada Revenue Agency, covering the periods 2008 through 2015. The examinations in process are at various stages of completion, but to date we are not aware of any likely material adjustments. The Canada Revenue Agency did issue an assessment in 2014 with respect to the 2007 and 2008 years in the amount of $2.9 , related to transfer pricing issues. We disagree with the findings and continue to appeal this assessment. Various state and other foreign jurisdiction tax years also remain open to examination, though we believe any assessments would be immaterial to our consolidated financial statements. It is reasonably possible that resolution of certain tax audits could reduce our unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months, as certain tax positions may be sustained on audit, or we may agree to certain adjustments. It is not expected that any change would have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Deferred Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. The major temporary differences and their associated deferred tax assets or liabilities are as follows: December 31 2015 2014 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Property, plant and equipment $ 6.9 $ (54.3 ) $ 13.6 $ (56.6 ) Inventories 2.8 (26.5 ) 2.2 (14.1 ) Accrued expenses 96.8 — 120.9 — Net operating losses and other tax carryforwards 57.2 — 58.7 — Pension cost and other post-retirement benefits 33.6 (.9 ) 33.6 (.8 ) Subsidiary stock basis 2.0 — — — Intangible assets 1.2 (107.3 ) 1.9 (102.1 ) Derivative financial instruments 14.0 (1.7 ) 12.8 (1.9 ) Tax on undistributed earnings — (6.9 ) — (11.2 ) Uncertain tax positions 7.1 — 9.3 — Other 5.0 (7.7 ) 5.5 (9.0 ) Gross deferred tax assets (liabilities) 226.6 (205.3 ) 258.5 (195.7 ) Valuation allowance (26.6 ) — (27.1 ) — Total deferred taxes $ 200.0 $ (205.3 ) $ 231.4 $ (195.7 ) Net deferred tax (liability) asset $ (5.3 ) $ 35.7 Significant fluctuations in our deferred taxes from 2014 to 2015 are: • The net deferred tax asset associated with property, plant, and equipment decreased in 2015 due primarily to the anticipated utilization of Canadian capital cost allowances on our Canadian tax return filing. • The increase in our net inventory deferred tax liability is primarily related to changes in our LIFO inventory assumptions associated with 2015 steel prices. • A significant portion of the net decrease in accrued expenses relates to 2015 payments of $82 associated with our foam antitrust litigation accrual. • The net increase in our deferred tax liability for intangible assets results from various acquisitions and divestitures in 2015. The valuation allowance primarily relates to net operating loss, tax credit, and capital loss carryforwards for which utilization is uncertain. Cumulative tax losses in certain state and foreign jurisdictions during recent years, limited carryforward periods in certain jurisdictions, future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, and reasonable tax planning strategies were among the factors considered in determining the valuation allowance. Individually, none of these tax carryforwards presents a material exposure. These tax carryforwards have expiration dates that vary generally over the next 20 years, with no amount greater than $10 expiring in any one year. Deferred income and withholding taxes have been provided on earnings of our foreign subsidiaries to the extent it is anticipated that the earnings will be remitted in the future as dividends. The tax effect of most distributions would be significantly offset by available foreign tax credits. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we have accrued $6.9 and $11.2 , respectively, of deferred taxes related to incremental withholding taxes in China, since we no longer have specific plans to reinvest all of our Chinese earnings within China. In 2015, we reduced these accrued taxes by a net $4.3 , primarily due to a planned reinvestment related to the buy-out of a minority interest partner at one of our China subsidiaries. Although these taxes would be due on dividends from certain of our China subsidiaries to their foreign parent, a subsidiary of the U.S. company, the earnings are still permanently reinvested outside the U.S. and are included in the undistributed earnings and incremental taxes discussed below. Deferred income taxes and withholding taxes have not been provided on foreign earnings which are indefinitely reinvested. The cumulative undistributed earnings which are indefinitely reinvested as of December 31, 2015, are $616.2 . If such earnings were distributed, we estimate that the resulting incremental tax expense would be approximately $106.9 based on present income tax laws, which are subject to change. In 2015, the foreign earnings we repatriated were immaterial, and resulted in no significant net tax benefit or cost. Deferred tax assets (liabilities) included in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows: December 31 2015 2014 Other current assets $ — $ 42.3 Sundry 33.3 36.5 Other current liabilities — (1.3 ) Deferred income taxes (38.6 ) (41.8 ) $ (5.3 ) $ 35.7 In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes”, simplifying the presentation of deferred income taxes. This ASU requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be presented as non-current in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. We adopted this guidance as of December 31, 2015, on a prospective basis, and no prior periods were retrospectively adjusted. Adoption of this ASU resulted in the reclassification of all our current deferred tax assets and liabilities to non-current deferred tax assets and liabilities in our December 31, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Other (Income) Expense

Other (Income) Expense	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other Expense (Income)	Other (Income) Expense The components of other (income) expense from continuing operations were as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Gain on sales of assets $ (2.6 ) $ (5.1 ) $ (7.8 ) Bargain purchase gain from acquisitions (see Note R) — — (8.8 ) Restructuring charges (see Note D) 1.6 .9 2.1 Asset impairments (see Note C) 2.2 1.3 .8 Currency (gain) loss (2.1 ) .3 1.8 Royalty income (.9 ) (1.0 ) (1.4 ) (Gain) loss from diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L) .3 (1.2 ) (1.9 ) Other income (3.6 ) (5.6 ) (5.8 ) $ (5.1 ) $ (10.4 ) $ (21.0 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table sets forth the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance January 1, 2013 $ 163.5 $ (25.5 ) $ (67.0 ) $ 71.0 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax (5.0 ) (1.0 ) 35.2 29.2 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax: Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — .5 6.6 7.1 Interest expense — 3.9 — 3.9 Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax — 4.4 6.6 11.0 Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax (5.0 ) 3.4 41.8 40.2 Income tax effect — (1.4 ) (15.1 ) (16.5 ) Attributable to noncontrolling interest (.2 ) — — (.2 ) Balance December 31, 2013 158.3 (23.5 ) (40.3 ) 94.5 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax (71.7 ) .8 (49.5 ) (120.4 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax: Net sales — .4 — .4 Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — — 3.1 3.1 Interest expense — 4.0 — 4.0 Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax — 4.4 3.1 7.5 Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax (71.7 ) 5.2 (46.4 ) (112.9 ) Income tax effect — (1.8 ) 17.4 15.6 Attributable to noncontrolling interest .2 — — .2 Balance December 31, 2014 86.8 (20.1 ) (69.3 ) (2.6 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax (88.5 ) (13.1 ) .1 (101.5 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax: Net sales — (.6 ) — (.6 ) Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — — 17.3 17.3 Interest expense — 4.1 — 4.1 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (3.6 ) — — (3.6 ) Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax (3.6 ) 3.5 17.3 17.2 Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax (92.1 ) (9.6 ) 17.4 (84.3 ) Income tax effect — 1.5 (6.2 ) (4.7 ) Attributable to noncontrolling interest .5 — — .5 Balance December 31, 2015 $ (4.8 ) $ (28.2 ) $ (58.1 ) $ (91.1 )

Fair Value

Fair Value	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value	Fair Value We utilize fair value measures for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Items measured at fair value on a recurring basis The areas in which we utilize fair value measures of financial assets and liabilities are presented in the table below. Fair value measurements are established using a three level valuation hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into the following categories: • Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. Short-term investments in this category are valued using discounted cash flow techniques with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. Derivative assets and liabilities in this category are valued using models that consider various assumptions and information from market-corroborated sources. The models used are primarily industry-standard models that consider items such as quoted prices, market interest rate curves applicable to the instruments being valued as of the end of each period, discounted cash flows, volatility factors, current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace, can be derived from observable data or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. As of December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 176.0 $ — $ 176.0 Derivative assets (see Note S) — .6 — .6 Diversified investments associated with the ESUP* (see Note L) 22.0 — — 22.0 Total assets $ 22.0 $ 176.6 $ — $ 198.6 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities (see Note S) $ — $ 14.8 $ — $ 14.8 Liabilities associated with the ESUP* (see Note L) 22.2 — — 22.2 Total liabilities $ 22.2 $ 14.8 $ — $ 37.0 As of December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 140.7 $ — $ 140.7 Derivative assets (see Note S) — 2.0 — 2.0 Diversified investments associated with the ESUP* (see Note L) 18.8 — — 18.8 Total assets $ 18.8 $ 142.7 $ — $ 161.5 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities (see Note S) $ — $ 2.7 $ — $ 2.7 Liabilities associated with the ESUP* (see Note L) 18.6 — — 18.6 Total liabilities $ 18.6 $ 2.7 $ — $ 21.3 ______________________________________________ * Includes both current and long-term amounts combined. The fair value for fixed rate debt (Level 2) was not significantly different from its $950.0 carrying value at December 31, 2014 and greater than its $750.0 carrying value by approximately $13 at December 31, 2015. We value this debt using discounted cash flow and secondary market rates provided by Bloomberg. Items measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis The primary areas in which we utilize fair value measures of non-financial assets and liabilities are allocating purchase price to the assets and liabilities of acquired companies as discussed in Note R and evaluating long-term assets (including goodwill) for potential impairment as discussed in Note C. Determining fair values for these items requires significant judgment and includes a variety of methods and models that utilize significant Level 3 inputs. Long-lived assets, acquisitions and the second step of a goodwill impairment test utilize the following methodologies in determining fair value: (i) Buildings and machinery are valued at an estimated replacement cost for an asset of comparable age and condition. Market pricing of comparable assets are used to estimate replacement cost where available. (ii) The most common identified intangible assets are customer relationships and tradenames. Customer relationships are valued using an excess earnings method, using various inputs such as the estimated customer attrition rate, future earnings forecast, the amount of contributory asset charges, and a discount rate. Tradenames are valued using a relief from royalty method, which is based upon comparable market royalty rates for tradenames of similar value. (iii) Inventory is valued at current replacement cost for raw materials, with a step-up for work in process and finished goods items that reflects the amount of ultimate profit earned as of the valuation date. (iv) Other working capital items are generally recorded at face value, unless there are known conditions that would impact the ultimate settlement amount of the particular item.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions The following table contains the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions during the periods presented, and any additional consideration paid for prior years’ acquisitions. A portion of the goodwill included in the table below is expected to provide an income tax benefit. 2015 2014 2013 Accounts receivable $ 3.7 $ 7.9 $ 12.7 Inventory 4.8 16.2 15.0 Property, plant and equipment 2.7 17.1 16.1 Goodwill (see Note E) 7.9 29.4 6.1 Other intangible assets (see Note E) 14.9 14.1 12.3 Other current and long-term assets .1 4.0 .4 Current liabilities (11.4 ) (14.1 ) (19.5 ) Long-term liabilities (10.4 ) (3.1 ) (6.4 ) Additional consideration for prior years’ acquisitions (1.2 ) — — Fair value of net identifiable assets 11.1 71.5 36.7 Less: Bargain purchase gain — — 8.8 Less: Non-cash consideration — 1.1 — Net cash consideration $ 11.1 $ 70.4 $ 27.9 The following table summarizes acquisitions for the periods presented. Year Ended Number of Acquisitions Segment Product/Service December 31, 2015 1 Commercial Products Upholstered office furniture December 31, 2014 5 Residential Furnishings Innersprings; Home furniture components; Geotextile products; Fabric converting for furniture and bedding; Foam carpet underlay December 31, 2013 4 Residential Furnishings (2); Specialized Products (2) Tubing for the aerospace industry (2); Innerspring unit wire-forming machines; Geotextile products We are finalizing all of the information required to complete the purchase price allocations related to the most recent acquisitions and do not anticipate any material modifications. The results of operations of the above acquired companies have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the dates of acquisition. The unaudited pro forma consolidated net sales, net earnings and earnings per share as though the 2015 and 2014 acquisitions had occurred on January 1 of each year presented are not materially different from the amounts reflected in the accompanying financial statements. Certain of our acquisition agreements provide for additional consideration to be paid in cash at a later date and are recorded as a liability at the acquisition date. At December 31, 2015, there was no substantial remaining consideration payable, other than the liability associated with our 2015 acquisition discussed below. A brief description of our most significant acquisitions by year is included below. 2015 In March 2015, we acquired a 70% interest in a European private-label manufacturer of high-end upholstered furniture for office, commercial and other settings for a purchase price of $22.7 . This business is complementary to our North American private-label operation and allows us to support our Work Furniture customers as they expand globally. We will acquire the remaining 30% over the next five years, under the terms of the agreement, and have recorded a long-term liability of approximately $10 for the future payments. Future payments are based upon a calculation that incorporates future EBITDA. The recorded liability is based upon estimates and may fluctuate significantly until the 2018 and 2020 payment dates. Fluctuations in this liability will be reflected in interest income or expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. 2014 On June 30, we acquired Tempur Sealy's three U.S. innerspring component production facilities for a purchase price of $44.5 . This additional volume enhanced our economies of scale, benefited from our vertical integration in steel rod and wire, and allowed manufacturing optimization across a broad asset base. These factors contributed to the recognition of $17.8 in goodwill from this acquisition. We also acquired a German designer and distributor of high-end, European-styled motion components for a purchase price of $16.8 . This business allows us to meet varying design preferences and broadens the range of our furniture component products, which contributed to the recognition of $4.4 in goodwill from this acquisition. 2013 We expanded our Aerospace Products business unit with the acquisition of two companies. The first was a UK-based business that extended our capability in aerospace tube fabrication. This business was acquired for a purchase price of $11.7 , and $6.1 of goodwill was recorded related to this acquisition. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill included its international presence and complimentary fit with our Aerospace Products business unit. The second was a French company that added small-diameter, high-pressure seamless tubing to our product portfolio for a cash purchase price of $14.5 . This business was acquired at a price less than fair value of the net identifiable assets, and we recorded an $8.8 non-taxable bargain purchase gain. The bargain purchase gain is reported in the "Other (income) expense, net" line of our income statement. Prior to recognizing a bargain purchase gain, we reassessed whether all assets acquired and liabilities assumed had been correctly identified, the key valuation assumptions and business combination accounting procedures for this acquisition. After careful consideration and review, we concluded that the recognition of a bargain purchase gain was appropriate for this acquisition. Factors that contributed to the bargain purchase price were: • The transaction was completed with a motivated seller that desired to restructure its operations in order to focus on its core competencies and exit in an expedient manner non-core businesses that no longer fit its strategy. • We were able to complete the acquisition in an expedient manner, with a cash payment and without a financial contingency, which was a key attribute for the seller. The relatively small size of the transaction for us, the lack of required third-party financing and our expertise in completing similar transactions in the past gave the seller confidence that we could complete the transaction quickly and without difficulty. • Because the seller of this business will continue to purchase these products in the future it was important to the seller that the acquiring company was a financially sound, integrated manufacturer that could provide a stable supply of high quality product for many years into the future. Due to the unique nature of the products and limited number of potential buyers for this business, the seller found it advantageous to accept our purchase price based upon our demonstrated ability to operate similar businesses, and financial strength that will enable us to be a long-term supplier of quality products into the future.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments Risk Management Strategy & Objectives We are subject to market and financial risks related to interest rates, foreign currency, and commodities. In the normal course of business, we utilize derivative instruments (individually or in combinations) to manage these risks. We seek to use derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting treatment; however, some instruments may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. It is our policy not to speculate using derivative instruments. Cash Flow Hedges Derivative financial instruments that we use to hedge forecasted transactions and anticipated cash flows are as follows: • Commodity Cash Flow Hedges —We have historically used commodity cash flow hedges primarily to manage natural gas commodity price risk. Our last natural gas commodity hedge expired during 2013. • Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges —On August 12, 2012, we issued $300 of 10 -year notes with a coupon rate of 3.40% . As a part of this transaction, we settled our $200 forward starting interest rate swaps we had entered into during 2010 and recognized a loss of $42.7 , which will be amortized out of accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense over the life of the notes. In anticipation of the issuance of new debt, we entered into a treasury lock agreement in October 2014. The treasury lock managed benchmark treasury interest rate risk associated with $50 of the additional $300 debt issued in November 2014 and was therefore settled on that same date. The treasury lock had an interest rate of 2.36% . The settlement of the treasury lock did not result in a material gain or loss. • Currency Cash Flow Hedges —The foreign currency hedges manage risk associated with exchange rate volatility of various currencies. The effective changes in fair value of unexpired contracts are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified to income or expense in the period in which earnings are impacted. Cash flows from settled contracts are presented in the category consistent with the nature of the item being hedged. (Settlements associated with the sale or production of product are presented in operating cash flows and settlements associated with debt issuance are presented in financing cash flows.) Fair Value Hedges Our fair value hedges typically manage foreign currency risk associated with subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities. Hedges designated as fair value hedges recognize gain or loss currently in earnings. Cash flows from settled contracts are presented in the category consistent with the nature of the item being hedged. Hedge Effectiveness We have deemed ineffectiveness to be immaterial, and as a result, have not recorded any amounts for ineffectiveness. If a hedge was not highly effective, the portion of the change in fair value considered to be ineffective would be recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of operations. We have recorded the following assets and liabilities representing the fair value for our most significant derivative financial instruments. The fair values of the derivatives reflect the change in the market value of the derivative from the date of the trade execution, and do not consider the offsetting underlying hedged item. Expiring at various dates through: Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount As of December 31, 2015 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Other Current Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: -Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese and Swiss subsidiaries Dec 2017 $ 219.8 $ — $ 10.1 $ 2.3 -Future USD purchases of Canadian, European and Korean subsidiaries Dec 2017 16.8 .3 — — -Future MXP purchases of a USD subsidiary Dec 2017 7.3 — .7 .3 -Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary Dec 2016 3.8 — .1 — -Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary Dec 2016 15.6 — .1 — -Future EUR Sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK Subsidiaries Mar 2017 13.6 — .1 — Total cash flow hedges .3 11.1 2.6 Fair value hedges: DKK inter-company note receivable on a USD subsidiary May 2016 1.7 .1 — — USD inter-company note receivable on a CAD subsidiary Jan 2016 9.0 — .5 — USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary Aug 2016 8.0 — .1 — Total fair value hedges .1 .6 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY Dec 2016 11.0 — .3 — Non-deliverable hedge on EUR exposure to CNY Dec 2016 2.2 — .1 — Non-deliverable hedge on JPY exposure to CNY Dec 2016 2.5 — .1 — Hedge of DKK cash on USD Subsidiary Apr 2016 3.0 .1 — — Hedge of EUR cash on UK Subsidiaries Jan 2016 8.3 .1 — — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments .2 .5 — $ .6 $ 12.2 $ 2.6 Expiring at various dates through: Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount As of December 31, 2014 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Other Current Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: -Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries Dec 2016 $ 153.3 $ .3 $ 1.0 $ .2 -Future USD purchases of Canadian and European Subsidiaries Dec 2015 10.4 .9 — — -Future MXP purchases of USD subsidiary Dec 2016 5.3 — .3 .1 -Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary Dec 2015 6.9 .5 — — -Future EUR Sales of Chinese Subsidiary Dec 2015 6.0 .3 — — Total cash flow hedges 2.0 1.3 .3 Fair value hedges: USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary Sep 2015 18.5 — 1.1 $ 2.0 $ 2.4 $ .3 We did not have any derivatives not designated as hedging instruments at December 31, 2014. The following table sets forth the pre-tax (gains) losses from continuing operations for our hedging activities for the years presented. This schedule includes reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income as well as derivative settlements recorded directly to income or expense. Income Statement Caption Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments 2015 2014 2013 Commodity cash flow hedges Cost of goods sold $ — $ — $ .4 Interest rate cash flow hedges Interest expense 4.1 4.0 3.9 Currency cash flow hedges Net sales * 3.2 2.1 (1.5 ) Currency cash flow hedges Cost of goods sold (1.3 ) (.3 ) .1 Currency cash flow hedges Other (income) expense, net — .4 .2 Total cash flow hedges 6.0 6.2 3.1 Fair value hedges Other (income) expense, net 1.2 2.7 (3.2 ) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Hedge of USD cash-Swiss and subsidiaries Other (income) expense, net (.1 ) — — Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY Other (income) expense, net .2 — — Non-deliverable hedge on EUR exposure to CNY Other (income) expense, net .1 — — Non-deliverable hedge on JPY exposure to CNY Other (income) expense, net .1 — — Hedge of EUR cash-Swiss, UK and USD subsidiaries Other (income) expense, net 2.3 — — Total derivative instruments $ 9.8 $ 8.9 $ (.1 ) * Discontinued operations amounts included in the above: $ — $ .1 $ .2

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies We are a party to various proceedings and matters involving employment, antitrust, intellectual property, environmental, taxation and other laws. When it is probable, in management's judgment, that we may incur monetary damages or other costs resulting from these proceedings or other claims, and we can reasonably estimate the amounts, we record appropriate accruals in the financial statements and make charges against earnings. For all periods presented, we have recorded no material charges against earnings other than as indicated below. Also, when it is reasonably possible that we may incur additional loss in excess of accruals and we can reasonably estimate the additional losses or range of losses, we disclose such additional reasonably possible losses in these notes. A contingency that may result in a gain is not reflected in the financial statements before realization. Foam Antitrust Lawsuits We deny all allegations in all pending antitrust proceedings. We will vigorously defend ourselves in all proceedings and believe that we have valid bases to contest all claims. However, we have established an accrual for the estimated amount that we believe is necessary to resolve all antitrust matters. We also believe, based on current facts and circumstances, it is reasonably possible that we may incur losses in excess of recorded accruals associated with the pending antitrust proceedings. For specific information regarding accruals, and reasonably possible losses in excess of accruals please see “Accruals and Reasonably Possible Losses in Excess of Accruals” below. Beginning in August 2010, a series of civil lawsuits was initiated in several U.S. federal courts and in Canada against several defendants alleging that competitors of our carpet cushion business unit and other manufacturers of polyurethane foam products had engaged in price fixing in violation of U.S. and Canadian antitrust laws. U.S. Direct Purchaser Class Action Cases. We were named as a defendant in three direct purchaser class action cases (the first on November 15, 2010) on behalf of a class of all direct purchasers of polyurethane foam products. The direct purchaser class action cases were all filed in or were transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio under the name In re: Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation , Case No. 1:10-MD-2196. The plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and/or a class of direct purchasers, sought three times the amount of damages allegedly suffered as a result of alleged overcharges in the price of polyurethane foam products from at least 1999 to the present. Each plaintiff also sought attorney fees, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, court costs, and injunctive relief against future violations. We filed motions to dismiss the U.S. direct purchaser class actions, for failure to state a legally valid claim, which were denied by the Ohio Court. A motion for class certification was filed on behalf of the direct purchasers. A hearing on the motion was held and the Court certified the direct purchaser class. We filed a Petition for Permission to Appeal from Class Certification Order to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit which was denied. The Court ordered all parties to attend non-binding mediation with a mediator of their choosing. Settlement of U.S. Direct Purchaser Class Action Cases. We reached a tentative settlement of the U.S. direct purchaser class action cases on August 14, 2014, by agreeing to pay an aggregate amount of $39.8 , inclusive of plaintiff attorneys' fees and costs. We denied all allegations in the cases, but settled the direct purchaser class cases to avoid the risk, uncertainty, expense and distraction of litigation. The settlement was subject to Court approval. We recorded a $39.8 (pre-tax) accrual for the settlement in the third quarter 2014. In the fourth quarter of 2014, we paid $4 to the Court related to the settlement. A final fairness hearing was held on February 3, 2015, and on February 26, 2015, the Court entered a memorandum opinion and order granting the motion for final approval of the class settlement. Subsequently, final judgments of dismissal with prejudice were entered on March 13, 2015. On March 20, 2015, an objector filed a notice of appeal of the order approving the class settlement to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. On March 27, 2015, the direct purchaser class plaintiffs filed a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, transfer the appeal. On May 1, 2015, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals denied the motion to dismiss and transferred the appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. On December 4, 2015, the Sixth Circuit issued an order terminating the appeal. We made the $35.8 payment to fully resolve this matter on December 16, 2015. U.S. Indirect Purchaser Class Action Cases. We were named as a defendant in an indirect purchaser class consolidated amended complaint filed on March 21, 2011 and were subsequently sued in an indirect purchaser class action case filed on May 23, 2011, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio under the name In re: Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation , Case No. 1:10-MD-2196. The plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and/or a class of indirect purchasers, bring damages claims under various states’ antitrust and consumer protection statutes, and are seeking three times an amount of damages allegedly suffered as a result of alleged overcharges in the price of polyurethane foam products from at least 1999 to the present. Each plaintiff also seeks attorney fees, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, court costs, and injunctive relief against future violations. We filed motions to dismiss the indirect purchaser class action, for failure to state a legally valid claim. The Ohio Court denied the motions to dismiss. A motion for class certification was filed on behalf of the indirect purchasers. A hearing on the motion was held and the Court certified the indirect purchaser class. We filed a Petition for Permission to Appeal from Class Certification Order to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which was denied. On November 18, 2014, we filed a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court, which was denied on March 2, 2015. The Ohio Court ordered all parties to attend non-binding mediation with a mediator of their choosing. Settlement of U.S. Indirect Purchaser Class Action Cases. We reached a tentative settlement in the U.S. Indirect Class Action cases on May 18, 2015, by agreeing to pay an amount not materially different from the amount previously accrued for this claim. We continue to deny all allegations in the cases, but settled the indirect purchaser class cases to avoid the risk, uncertainty, expense and distraction of litigation. The Court preliminarily approved the class settlement on July 31, 2015. The full settlement amount was paid into escrow in the third quarter of 2015. The final settlement approval hearing was held on December 15, 2015 and the Court granted final approval of the settlement. As of February 25, 2016, two objectors filed notices of appeal of the order approving the class settlement to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. U.S. Individual Direct Purchaser Cases. We have been named as a defendant in 34 pending or recently pending individual direct purchaser cases filed between March 22, 2011 and October 16, 2013, which were filed in or transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio under the name In re: Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation , Case No. 1:10-MD-2196. Of those 34 cases, we remain a defendant in the two Kansas Restraint of Trade cases discussed below. The 32 other cases have been settled and fully resolved. Of the two cases remaining, one is scheduled for trial November 14, 2016. The other case has not been scheduled for trial. The claims in the individual direct purchaser cases are generally the same as those asserted in the direct purchaser class action case. Settlements reached in the individual direct purchaser cases in the aggregate, were not materially different than the previously recorded accruals allocated to the settled cases. Kansas Restraint of Trade Act Cases. We have been named as a defendant in two individual cases alleging direct and indirect purchaser claims under the Kansas Restraint of Trade Act, one filed on November 29, 2012 in the United States District Court of Kansas under the name Lacrosse Furniture Company v. Future Foam, Inc., et al., Case No. 12-cv-2748 KHV/JPO and the other on April 11, 2013 in the District Court of Kansas under the name Cap Carpet, Inc. v. Future Foam, Inc., Case No. 13-cv-1140-JAR-KGG. These two cases were previously transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio under the name In re: Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation , Case No. 1:10-MD-2196. The claims and allegations of these plaintiffs are generally the same as the other direct and indirect purchaser plaintiffs, with the exception that the Kansas plaintiffs seek full consideration damages (their total purchase amounts for the allegedly price-fixed polyurethane foam products). On April 6, 2015, the plaintiffs in these two actions filed a motion for immediate remand of those actions back to the District Court of Kansas for further pretrial practice and trial. On May 5, 2015, the Ohio Court entered an order suggesting to the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation that the Kansas cases be remanded to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. On May 15, 2015, the Panel remanded the cases, which are now again pending in the District of Kansas. Trial is currently scheduled to begin on November 14, 2016, in Wichita, Kansas, in the Cap Carpet case. Trial has not been scheduled in the Lacrosse Furniture case. Canadian Class Action Cases. We were named in two Canadian class action cases (for direct and indirect purchasers of polyurethane foam products), both under the name Hi Neighbor Floor Covering Co. Limited and Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company, et.al. in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Windsor), Court File Nos. CV-10-15164 (amended November 2, 2011) and CV-11-17279 (issued December 30, 2011). In each of these Canadian cases, the plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and/or a class of purchasers, sought from over 13 defendants restitution of the amount allegedly overcharged, general and special damages in the amount of $100 , punitive damages of $10 , pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, and the costs of the investigation and the action. The first issued class action was on behalf of a class of purchasers of polyurethane foam. The second issued class action was on behalf of purchasers of carpet underlay. In addition, on July 10, 2012, plaintiff in a class action case (for direct and indirect purchasers of polyurethane foam products) styled Option Consommateurs and Karine Robillard v. Produits Vitafoam Canada Limitée, et. al. in the Quebec Superior Court of Justice (Montréal), Court File No. 500-6-524-104, filed an amended motion for authorization seeking to add us and other manufacturers of polyurethane foam products as defendants in this case, which was granted. This action had a pending motion for certification, which was postponed indefinitely. We also were notified in June 2014 of two motions to add us as parties to two class proceedings in British Columbia. Those proceedings are similar to the Ontario proceedings in that one proposes a class of purchasers of polyurethane foam ( Majestic Mattress Mfg. Ltd. v. Vitafoam Products et al ., No. VLC-S-S-106362 Vancouver Registry) and one proposes a class of purchasers of carpet cushion ( Trillium Project Management Ltd. v. Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company et al ., No.S106213 Vancouver Registry). The motion to add us as parties to these actions was heard on April 7, 2015 and the British Columbia Supreme Court ordered our addition as parties to the two actions in British Columbia. The British Columbia actions involve British Columbia purchasers only whereas the Ontario actions proposed classes of Canadian purchasers. Settlement of Canadian Class Action Cases. We reached a tentative settlement in all Canadian Class Action cases on June 12, 2015 by agreeing to pay an amount not materially different than the amount previously accrued for these claims. We continued to deny all allegations in the cases, but settled all cases (each case being on behalf of both direct and indirect purchasers) to avoid the risk, uncertainty, expense and distraction of litigation. We made payment of the settlement amount into escrow. The settlement required the approval of courts in three provincial jurisdictions where class proceedings had been commenced, namely Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec. The settlement was conditioned on each Court providing approval. Approval hearings were held in British Columbia on September 21, 2015, Quebec on October 26, 2015 and Ontario on October 29, 2015. The British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario courts have formally approved the settlement, which became final on January 9, 2016. As such, the Canadian cases are fully resolved. Missouri Class Action Case. On June 22, 2012, we were made a party to a lawsuit brought in the 16 th Judicial Circuit Court, Jackson County, Missouri, Case Number 1216-CV15179 under the caption “ Dennis Baker, on Behalf of Himself and all Others Similarly Situated vs. Leggett & Platt, Incorporated. ” The plaintiff, on behalf of himself and/or a class of indirect purchasers of polyurethane foam products in the State of Missouri, alleged that we violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act based upon our alleged illegal price inflation of flexible polyurethane foam products. The plaintiff sought unspecified actual damages, punitive damages and the recovery of reasonable attorney fees. We filed a motion to dismiss this action, which was denied. Discovery commenced and plaintiff filed a motion for class certification. A hearing on the motion was held, and the Court subsequently entered an order denying plaintiff's motion for class certification on March 18, 2015. Plaintiff filed a motion for reconsideration of that order on March 30, 2015, which was also denied. Plaintiff did not timely appeal this ruling. On September 8, 2015 the parties agreed to settle the case for an immaterial amount. On October 20, 2015, the parties filed a joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice and the court entered a docket text entry that the case was dismissed by parties. As such, this case has been fully resolved. Brazilian Value-Added Tax Matters All dollar amounts (in millions) presented in this section have been updated since our last filing to reflect the U.S. Dollar (USD) equivalent of Brazilian Real (BRL). We deny all of the allegations in all of the below Brazilian actions. We believe that we have valid bases upon which to contest such actions and will vigorously defend ourselves. However, these contingencies are subject to many uncertainties, and based on current facts and circumstances, we believe that it is reasonably possible (but not probable) that we may incur losses of approximately $14 plus interest and attorney fees of approximately $2 with respect to these assessments. Therefore, because it is not probable we will incur a loss, no accrual has been recorded for Brazilian VAT matters. For specific information regarding accruals, and reasonably possible losses in excess of accruals please see "Accruals and Reasonably Possible Losses in Excess of Accruals" below. We have $10.3 on deposit with the Brazilian government to partially mitigate potential interest and penalties that may accrue while we work through these matters. If we are successful in our defense of these assessments, the deposits are refundable with interest. These deposits are recorded as a long-term asset on our balance sheet. Brazilian Federal Cases. On December 22, 2011, the Brazilian Finance Ministry, Federal Revenue Office issued a notice of violation against our wholly-owned subsidiary, Leggett & Platt do Brasil Ltda. (“L&P Brazil”) in the amount of $1.8 , under Case No. 10855.724660/2011-43. The Brazilian Revenue Office claimed that for the period beginning November 2006 and continuing through December 2007, L&P Brazil used an incorrect tariff code for the collection and payment of value-added tax primarily on the sale of mattress innerspring units in Brazil. L&P Brazil responded to the notice of violation denying the violation. The Federal Revenue Office denied L&P Brazil’s defenses and upheld the assessment at the first administrative level. L&P Brazil has filed an appeal. On December 29, 2011, L&P Brazil received another assessment in the amount of $.1 , under case No. 10855.724509/2011-13 on the same subject matter in connection to certain import transactions carried out between 2007 and 2011. L&P Brazil has filed its defense. On December 17, 2012, the Brazilian Revenue Office issued an additional notice of violation in the amount of $3.2 , under MPF Case No. 10855.725260/2012-36 covering the period from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010 on the same subject matter. L&P Brazil responded to the notice of violation denying the violation. The Brazilian Revenue Office denied L&P Brazil's defenses and upheld the assessment at the first administrative level. L&P Brazil has appealed this decision, but the appeal was denied by the second administrative level on January 27, 2015. L&P Brazil filed a motion for clarification on March 27, 2015. On November 16, 2015, the motion was denied, and the case was closed at the administrative level. On December 4, 2015, we filed an Annulment Action, Case No. 009658-07.2015.4.03.6110, at the judicial level seeking to obtain an injunction to allow the transfer of the cash deposit in the mount of $3.8 from the administrative case to a judicial escrow account. The preliminary injunction was granted on December 10, 2015, and we are awaiting the federal attorney’s response. In addition, L&P Brazil received assessments on December 22, 2011, and June 26, July 2 and November 5, 2012, and September 13, 2013 from the Brazilian Federal Revenue Office where the Revenue Office challenged L&P Brazil’s use of certain tax credits in the years 2005 through 2010. Such credits are generated based upon the tariff classification and rate used by L&P Brazil for value-added tax on the sale of mattress innersprings. On September 4, 2014, the tax authorities issued five additional assessments regarding this same issue (use of credits), covering certain periods of 2011 and 2012. L&P Brazil has filed its defense to all of these assessments. Combined with the prior assessments, L&P Brazil has received assessments totaling $2.1 on the same or similar denial of tax credit matters. On February 1, 2013, the Brazilian Finance Ministry filed a Tax Collection action against L&P Brazil in the Camanducaia Judicial District Court, Case No. 0002222-35.2013.8.13.0878, alleging the untimely payment of $.1 of social contributions (social security and social assistance payments) for the period September to October 2010. L&P Brazil filed its response, a Motion to Stay of Execution. L&P Brazil argued the payments were not required to be made because of the application of certain tax credits that were generated by L&P Brazil's use of a correct tariff code for the classification of value-added tax on the sale of mattress innersprings (i.e., the same underlying issue at stake in the other Brazilian matters). On June 26, 2014, the Brazilian Revenue Office issued a new notice of violation against L&P Brazil in the amount of $.6 , under Case No. 10660.721523/2014-87, covering the period from 2011 through 2012 on the same subject matter. L&P Brazil has filed its defense denying the assessments. On July 1, 2014, the Brazilian Finance Ministry rendered a preliminary decision to reject certain offsetting requests presented by L&P Brazil, which originated with Administrative Proceeding No. 10660.720850/2014-11. The Brazilian Finance Ministry alleges that L&P Brazil improperly offset $.1 of social contributions otherwise due in 2011. L&P Brazil filed its response denying the allegations. L&P Brazil is defending on the basis that the social contribution debts were correctly offset with certain tax credits that were generated by L&P Brazil's use of a correct tariff code classification for value-added tax on the sale of mattress innersprings (i.e., the same underlying issue at stake in the other Federal Brazilian matters). On September 4, 2014, the Brazilian Federal Revenue issued an assessment against L&P Brazil in the amount of $.1 , No. 10660.722021/2014-73 for the period of April 2011 through June 2012, as a penalty for L&P Brazil’s requests to offset certain tax credits. We have filed our defense. On December 22, 2015, we received a favorable decision at the first administrative level, accepting our defense and canceling the imposed penalty. Because there is no further appeal opportunities, this assessment is now fully resolved. On December 15, 2015, the Brazilian Federal Revenue issued an assessment against L&P Brazil in the amount of $.1 , No. 10600.720142/2015-76 for the period of August 2010 through May 2011, as a penalty for L&P Brazil’s requests to offset certain tax credits. We filed our defense on January 8, 2016. State of S ã o Paulo, Brazil Cases. L&P Brazil is party to a proceeding involving the State of S ã o Paulo, Brazil where the State of S ã o Paulo, on April 16, 2009, issued a Notice of Tax Assessment and Imposition of Fine to L&P Brazil seeking $1.4 for the tax years 2006 and 2007, under Case No. 3.111.006 (DRT n°.04-256.169/2009). The State of S ã o Paulo argued that L&P Brazil was using an incorrect tariff code for the collection and payment of value-added tax on sales of mattress innerspring units in the State of S ã o Paulo. The Court of Tax and Fees of the State of S ã o Paulo ruled in favor of L&P Brazil nullifying the tax assessment. The State filed a special appeal and the Special Appeals Court remanded the case back to the Court of Tax and Fees for further findings. The Court of Tax and Fees again ruled in favor of L&P Brazil and nullified the tax assessment. The State filed another special appeal. On April 17, 2014, the Court of Tax and Fees ruled in the State's favor upholding the original assessment of $1.4 . On July 31, 2014, L&P Brazil filed an annulment action, Case No. 101712346.2014.8260602 in the Sorocaba State Court, seeking to have the Court of Tax and Fees ruling annulled for an updated assessment amount of $2.9 (which included interest from the original assessment date plus state attorney's fees of 20% ). On December 3, 2014, the State of S ã o Paulo filed a Tax Collection action against L&P Brazil in Sorocaba Judicial District Court, Case No. 1501115-34.2014.8.26.0602, seeking to collect the same amounts at issue in annulment action No. 101712346.2014.8260602. This duplicative case was dismissed on August 14, 2015, while the annulment action continues. On October 4, 2012, the State of S ã o Paulo issued a Tax Assessment under Procedure Number 4.003.484 against L&P Brazil in the amount of $1.2 for the tax years 2009 through 2011. Similar to the 2009 assessment, the State of S ã o Paulo argues that L&P Brazil was using an incorrect tax rate for the collection and payment of value-added tax on sales of mattress innerspring units in the State of S ã o Paulo. On June 21, 2013, the State of S ã o Paulo's attorneys converted the Tax Assessment No. 4.003.484 to a tax collection action against L&P Brazil in the amount of $1.5 , under Sorocaba Judicial District Court, Case No. 3005528-50.2013.8.26.0602. L&P Brazil filed its response, a Motion to Stay of Execution denying the allegations. L&P Brazil also received a Notice of Tax Assessment and Imposition of a Fine from the State of S ã o Paulo dated March 27, 2014, under Procedure Number 4.038.746-0 against L&P Brazil in the amount of $0.7 for the tax years January 2011 through August 2012 regarding the same subject matter. L&P filed its response denying the allegations. The first administrative level denied L&P Brazil’s defense and upheld the assessment. L&P Brazil filed its appeal of this decision but the appeal was denied by the second administrative level on July 15, 2015. L&P Brazil filed an appeal to the third administrative level on August 6, 2015. State of Minas Gerais, Brazil Cases. On December 18, 2012, the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil issued a tax assessment to L&P Brazil relating to L&P Brazil's classifications of innersprings for the collection and payment of value-added tax on the sale of mattress innersprings in Minas Gerais from March 1, 2008 through August 31, 2012 in the amount of $.4 , under PTA Case No. 01.000.182756-62. L&P Brazil filed its response denying any violation. The first administrative level ruled against us. We appealed to the second administrative level, which affirmed the first administrative level ruling. The case is now proceeding judicially under Case No. 0003673-61.2014.8.13.0878 in Camanducaia Judicial District Court. L&P Brazil filed its response, a Motion to Stay of Execution, on June 5, 2014. Patent Infringement Claim The patent proceedings discussed below have been fully resolved. The outcome of these matters did not have a material effect on the Company, its results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. First Lawsuit. On January 24, 2012, in a case in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the jury entered a verdict against us in the amount of $5 based upon an allegation by plaintiff that we infringed three patents on an automatic stapling machine and on methods used to assemble boxsprings. This action was originally filed on October 4, 2010, as case number CV10-7416 RGK (SSx) under the caption Imaginal Systematic, LLC v. Leggett & Platt, Incorporated; Simmons Bedding Company; and Does 1 through 10, inclusive. Leggett is contractually obligated to defend and indemnify Simmons Bedding Company against a claim for infringement. On summary judgment motions, we unsuccessfully disputed each patent’s validity and denied that we infringed any patent. At the jury trial on damages issues, the plaintiff alleged damages of $16.2 . The court denied plaintiff’s attempt to win an attorney fee award and triple the pre-verdict damages. We appealed the case to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Oral argument was held before a three judge appeal panel in the Federal Circuit in Washington D.C. The Court of Appeals issued a judgment affirming the $5 verdict against us, which was fully accrued for in the first quarter of 2013 and then paid in the second quarter of 2013. We filed a petition for a rehearing of the Court of Appeals decision which was denied. We also filed re-examination proceedings in the Patent Office (Case Nos. 95/001,543 filed February 11, 2011; 95/001,546 and 95/001,547 filed February 16, 2011), challenging the validity of each patent at issue in the lawsuit the plaintiff brought. The Patent Office examiner ruled in our favor on the key claims of one of the three patents. The Patent Office examiner initially ruled in our favor on the pertinent claims of the second of the patents, but subsequently reversed that decision. With respect to the third patent, the Patent Office examiner's decision upheld the validity of all claims. All three of these proceedings were appealed to the Board of Patent Appeals. The plaintiff filed petitions to terminate all re-examination proceedings based on the final ruling of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. We opposed those petitions. The Patent Office terminated all three re-examination proceedings, and we requested an ex parte re-examination as to one of the patents. The Patent Office did not accept our request. The plaintiff requested royalties for post-verdict use of the machines, and requested pre-judgment interest in the amount of $.7 . The District Court ruled that the plaintiff was not entitled to additional ongoing royalties for our continued use of the machines, but did award pre-judgment interest of $.5 . Both parties filed a notice of appeal of this order to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, but plaintiff later withdrew its appeal. Second Lawsuit. On July 29, 2013, the plaintiff filed a second lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. CV13-05463 alleging that we and Simmons Bedding Company have continued to infringe the three patents on an automatic stapling machine and the methods used to assemble boxsprings, and that the plaintiff is entitled to additional damages from January 24, 2012 forward. Leggett and Simmons Bedding Company filed their answers, and the Court granted summary judgment finding that the use of an earlier version of the automatic stapling machines constituted infringement, but also finding that use of a redesigned version of the machine does not infringe any Imaginal patent. On October 17, 2014, the parties entered into a Confidential Settlement Agreement and Limited Release, whereby Leggett agreed to pay Imaginal a cash payment, which is not material to the Company, to settle the part of the case concerning the machines found to infringe and the pre-judgment interest issue from the first lawsuit. Imaginal appealed the summary judgment ruling that the redesigned stapling machines did not infringe to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. On November 10, 2015 the Federal Circuit upheld the favorable decision that the Company’s redesigned version of the machine did not infringe the Imaginal patent. Imaginal did not seek rehearing, nor did it seek a petition for certiorari review at the United States Supreme Court. As such, this lawsuit has been fully resolved. Accruals and Reasonably Possible Losses in Excess of Accruals Accruals for Probable Losses Although the Company denies liability in all threatened or pending litigation proceedings in which it is or may be a party and believes that it has valid bases to contest all claims threatened or made against it, we have recorded a litigation contingency accrual for our reasonable estimate of probable loss for pending and threatened litigation proceedings, in aggregate, as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Litigation contingency accrual - Beginning of period $ 83.9 $ 3.7 Adjustment to accruals - expense - Continuing operations 5.7 56.8 Adjustment to accruals - expense - Discontinued operations .7 35.4 Cash payments (82.2 ) (12.0 ) Litigation contingency accrual - End of period $ 8.1 $ 83.9 We expect to pay the majority of the accrual balance within the next year. The above litigation contingency accrual does not include accrued expenses related to worker's compensation, automobile, product and general liability claims, taxation issues and environmental matters, some of which may contain a portion of litigation expense. However, any litigation expense associated with these categories are not anticipated to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operation or cash flows. For more information regarding accrued expenses, see Footnote I - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information under "Accrued expenses" on page 90. We have relied on several facts and circumstances to conclude that some loss is probable with respect to certain proceedings and matters, to arrive at a reasonable estimate of loss or range of loss and record the accruals, including: the maturation of the pending proceedings and matters; our experience in settlement negotiations and mediation; comparative settlements of other companies in similar proceedings; discovery becoming substantially complete in certain proceedings; certain quantitative metrics used to value probable loss contingencies; and our willingness to settle certain proceedings to forgo the cost and risk of litigation and distraction to our senior executives. Reasonably Possible Losses in Excess of Accruals Based upon current facts and circumstances, as of December 31, 2015, aggregate reasonably possible (but not probable) losses in excess of the accruals noted above are estimated to be approximately $25 . Although there are a number of uncertainties and potential outcomes associated with all of our pending or threatened litigation proceedings, we believe, based on current facts and circumstances, that additional losses, if any (other than approximately $14 plus interest and attorney fees of approximately $2 of reasonably possible losses associated with those Brazilian V

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Summary Of Earnings	Quarterly Summary of Earnings Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (Unaudited) (Dollar amounts in millions, except per share data) Year ended December 31 First 1 Second 2,5 Third 3,5 Fourth 4,6 Total 2015 Net sales $ 966.2 $ 997.3 $ 1,009.1 $ 944.6 $ 3,917.2 Gross profit 217.8 230.7 241.1 233.6 923.2 Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 102.0 109.0 132.3 106.5 449.8 Earnings from continuing operations $ 73.3 $ 76.7 $ 96.2 $ 81.8 $ 328.0 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (.5 ) 1.8 (.1 ) — 1.2 Net earnings 72.8 78.5 96.1 81.8 329.2 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax (1.1 ) (.8 ) (.9 ) (1.3 ) (4.1 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 71.7 $ 77.7 $ 95.2 $ 80.5 $ 325.1 Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .51 $ .54 $ .68 $ .57 $ 2.30 Diluted $ .50 $ .53 $ .67 $ .57 $ 2.27 Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ — $ .01 $ — $ — $ .01 Diluted $ — $ .01 $ — $ — $ .01 Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .51 $ .55 $ .68 $ .57 $ 2.31 Diluted $ .50 $ .54 $ .67 $ .57 $ 2.28 2014 Net sales $ 875.5 $ 956.1 $ 997.4 $ 953.3 $ 3,782.3 Gross profit 176.8 200.7 209.1 203.8 790.4 Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 76.8 93.2 66.5 59.0 295.5 Earnings from continuing operations $ 56.0 $ 69.6 $ 53.4 $ 46.2 $ 225.2 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (2.3 ) (92.7 ) (4.4 ) (24.6 ) (124.0 ) Net earnings (loss) 53.7 (23.1 ) 49.0 21.6 101.2 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax (.6 ) (.8 ) (.8 ) (1.0 ) (3.2 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 53.1 $ (23.9 ) $ 48.2 $ 20.6 $ 98.0 Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .39 $ .49 $ .37 $ .32 $ 1.57 Diluted $ .38 $ .48 $ .37 $ .32 $ 1.55 Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ (.02 ) $ (.66 ) $ (.03 ) $ (.17 ) $ (.88 ) Diluted $ (.02 ) $ (.65 ) $ (.03 ) $ (.17 ) $ (.87 ) Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .37 $ (.17 ) $ .34 $ .15 $ .69 Diluted $ .37 $ (.17 ) $ .34 $ .14 $ .68 __________________________________ All below amounts are shown pretax. 1. First quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include impairment charges of $6 from our steel tubing operation. (Note C) 2. Second quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include charges of $2 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes $1 in litigation accruals (Note T) 3. Fourth quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include a $12 charge associated with a lump sum pension buyout and $4 litigation accruals (Note M and Note T) 4. Second quarter 2014 Earnings from discontinued operations include pretax goodwill impairment charges of $108 associated with the Store Fixtures operation. (Note B and Note E) 5. Third quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations includes pretax charges of $32 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes pretax charges of $8 for litigation accruals. (Note T) 6. Fourth quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations include pretax charges of $22 for litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes the following pretax items: $27 litigation accruals and a $9 loss on the sale of the majority of our Store Fixtures unit. (Note B and Note T)

Valuation And Qualifying Accoun

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves	LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATED SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES (Amounts in millions) Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Description Balance at Beginning of Period Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses Deductions Balance at End of Period Year ended December 31, 2015 Allowance for doubtful receivables $ 17.2 $ 2.6 $ 9.9 (1) $ 9.9 Excess and obsolete inventory reserve, LIFO basis $ 21.9 $ 9.8 $ 7.0 $ 24.7 Tax valuation allowance $ 27.1 $ (.4 ) $ .1 $ 26.6 Year ended December 31, 2014 Allowance for doubtful receivables $ 17.6 $ 4.9 $ 5.3 (1) $ 17.2 Excess and obsolete inventory reserve, LIFO basis $ 21.9 $ 10.0 $ 10.0 $ 21.9 Tax valuation allowance $ 25.4 $ 1.0 $ (.7 ) $ 27.1 Year ended December 31, 2013 Allowance for doubtful receivables $ 20.6 $ 6.1 $ 9.1 (1) $ 17.6 Excess and obsolete inventory reserve, LIFO basis $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 9.3 $ 21.9 Tax valuation allowance $ 32.2 $ (3.4 ) $ 3.4 $ 25.4 ______________________________ (1) Uncollectible accounts charged off, net of recoveries.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles Of Consolidation	PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated and its majority-owned subsidiaries (“we” or “our”). Management does not expect foreign exchange restrictions to significantly impact the ultimate realization of amounts consolidated in the accompanying financial statements for subsidiaries located outside the United States. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
Estimates	ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. Legal costs are accrued when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. If a range of outcomes are possible, the most likely outcome is used to accrue these costs. Any insurance recovery is recorded separately if it is determined that a recovery is probable. Legal fees are accrued when incurred.
Cash Equivalents	CASH EQUIVALENTS: Cash equivalents include cash in excess of daily requirements which is invested in various financial instruments with original maturities of three months or less.
Accounts And Other Receivables And Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS: Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and generally do not bear interest. Credit is also occasionally extended in the form of a note receivable to facilitate our customers’ operating cycles. Other notes receivable are established in special circumstances, such as in partial payment for the sale of a business. Other notes receivable generally bear interest at market rates commensurate with the corresponding credit risk on the date of origination. The allowance for doubtful accounts is an estimate of the amount of probable credit losses. Interest income is not recognized for nonperforming accounts that are placed on nonaccrual status. Allowances and nonaccrual status designations are determined by individual account reviews by management, and are based on several factors such as the length of time that receivables are past due, the financial health of the companies involved, industry and macroeconomic considerations, and historical loss experience. Interest income is recorded on the date of cash receipt for nonaccrual status accounts. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable the receivable will not be recovered.
Inventories	INVENTORIES: All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. We generally use standard costs which include materials, labor and production overhead at normal production capacity. The cost for approximately 50% of our inventories is determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method and is primarily used to value domestic inventories with raw material content consisting of steel, wire, chemicals and foam scrap. For the remainder of the inventories, we principally use the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, which is representative of our standard costs. For these inventories, the FIFO cost for the periods presented approximated expected replacement cost. Inventories are reviewed at least quarterly for slow-moving and potentially obsolete items using actual inventory turnover, and if necessary, are written down to estimated net realizable value.
Divestitures	DIVESTITURES: Significant accounting policies associated with a decision to dispose of a business are discussed below: Discontinued Operations —In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-08 "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity", beginning in 2015, a business is classified as discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on operations or financial results, meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, is disposed of by sale or otherwise. For 2014 and previous years, a business was classified as a discontinued operation when (i) the operations and cash flows of the business were clearly distinguished and were eliminated from our ongoing operations; (ii) the business was either disposed of or was classified as held for sale; and (iii) we did not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the business after the disposal transactions. Significant judgments are involved in determining whether a business meets the criteria for discontinued operations reporting and the period in which these criteria are met. If a business is reported as a discontinued operation, the results of operations through the date of sale, including any gain or loss recognized on the disposition, are presented on a separate line of the income statement. Interest on debt directly attributable to the discontinued operation is allocated to discontinued operations. Gains and losses related to the sale of businesses that do not meet the discontinued operation criteria are reported in continuing operations and separately disclosed if significant. Assets Held for Sale —An asset or business is classified as held for sale when (i) management commits to a plan to sell and it is actively marketed; (ii) it is available for immediate sale and the sale is expected to be completed within one year; and (iii) it is unlikely significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. In isolated instances, assets held for sale may exceed one year due to events or circumstances beyond our control. Upon being classified as held for sale, the recoverability of the carrying value must be assessed. Evaluating the recoverability of the assets of a business classified as held for sale follows a defined order in which property and intangible assets subject to amortization are considered only after the recoverability of goodwill and other assets are assessed. After the valuation process is completed, the assets held for sale are reported at the lower of the carrying value or fair value less cost to sell, and the assets are no longer depreciated or amortized. An impairment charge is recognized if the carrying value exceeds the fair value less cost to sell. The assets and related liabilities are aggregated and reported on separate lines of the balance sheet. Assets Held for Use —If a decision to dispose of an asset or a business is made and the held for sale criteria are not met, it is considered held for use. Assets of the business are evaluated for recoverability in the following order: (i) assets other than goodwill, property and intangibles; (ii) property and intangibles subject to amortization; and (iii) goodwill. In evaluating the recoverability of property and intangible assets subject to amortization, the carrying value is first compared to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition. If the carrying value exceeds the undiscounted expected cash flows, then a fair value analysis is performed. An impairment charge is recognized if the carrying value exceeds the fair value.
Property, Plant And Equipment	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Assets are depreciated by the straight-line method and salvage value, if any, is assumed to be minimal. The table below presents the depreciation periods of the estimated useful lives of our property, plant and equipment. Accelerated methods are used for tax purposes. Useful Life Range Weighted Average Life Machinery and equipment 3-20 years 10 years Buildings 10-40 years 28 years Other items 3-15 years 8 years Property is reviewed for recoverability at year end and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying value may not be recoverable as discussed above.
Goodwill	GOODWILL: Goodwill results from the acquisition of existing businesses and is not amortized; it is assessed for impairment annually and as triggering events may occur. We perform our annual review in the second quarter of each year. Recoverability of goodwill is evaluated using a two-step process. The first step involves a comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value. Our ten reporting units are the business groups one level below the operating segment level for which discrete financial information is available. If the carrying value of the group exceeds its fair value, the second step of the process is necessary and involves a comparison of the implied fair value and the carrying value of the goodwill of that group. If the carrying value of the goodwill of a group exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. In evaluating the recoverability of goodwill, it is necessary to estimate the fair values of the reporting units. In making this assessment, we estimate the fair market values of our reporting units using a discounted cash flow model and comparable market values for similar entities using price-to-earnings ratios. Key assumptions and estimates used in the cash flow model include discount rate, sales growth, margins, capital expenditure requirements, and working capital requirements. Recent performance of the group is an important factor, but not the only factor, in our assessment. There are inherent assumptions and judgments required in the analysis of goodwill impairment. It is possible that assumptions underlying the impairment analysis will change in such a manner that impairment in value may occur in the future.
Other Intangible Assets	OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Substantially all other intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives and are evaluated for impairment using a process similar to that used in evaluating the recoverability of property, plant and equipment. Useful Life Range Weighted Average Life Other intangible assets 1-40 years 15 years
Stock-Based Compensation	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION: The cost of employee services received in exchange for all equity awards granted is based on the fair market value of the award as of the grant date. Expense is recognized net of an estimated forfeiture rate using the straight-line method over the vesting period of the award.
Sales Recognition	SALES RECOGNITION: We recognize sales when title and risk of loss pass to the customer. The terms of our sales are split approximately evenly between FOB shipping point and FOB destination. The timing of our recognition of FOB destination sales is determined based on shipping date and distance to the destination. We have no significant or unusual price protection, right of return or acceptance provisions with our customers. Sales allowances, discounts and rebates can be reasonably estimated throughout the period and are deducted from sales in arriving at net sales.
Shipping And Handling Fees And Costs	SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES AND COSTS: Shipping and handling costs are included as a component of “Cost of goods sold.”
Restructuring Costs	RESTRUCTURING COSTS: Restructuring costs are items such as employee termination, contract termination, plant closure and asset relocation costs related to exit activities. Restructuring-related items are inventory writedowns and gains or losses from sales of assets recorded as the result of exit activities. We recognize a liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity when the liability is incurred. Certain termination benefits for which employees are required to render service are recognized ratably over the respective future service periods.
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES: The provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability approach of accounting for income taxes. Under this approach, deferred taxes represent the future tax consequences expected to occur when the reported amounts of assets and liabilities are recovered or paid. The provision for income taxes represents income taxes paid or payable for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year. Deferred taxes result from differences between the financial and tax basis of our assets and liabilities and are adjusted for changes in tax rates and laws, as appropriate. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce deferred tax assets when management cannot conclude that it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be realized. A provision is also made for incremental taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies to the extent that such earnings are not deemed to be indefinitely invested. The calculation of our U.S., state, and foreign tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex global tax laws. We recognize potential liabilities for anticipated tax issues which might arise in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on management’s estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary. Conversely, if the estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate tax assessment, a further charge to tax expense would result.
Concentration Of Credit Risks, Exposures And Financial Instruments	CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISKS, EXPOSURES AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: We manufacture, market, and distribute products for the various end markets described in Note F. Our operations are principally located in the United States, although we also have operations in Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and other various countries. We maintain allowances for potential credit losses. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial conditions and generally require no collateral from our customers, some of which are highly leveraged. Management also monitors the financial condition and status of other notes receivable. Other notes receivable have historically primarily consisted of notes accepted as partial payment for the divestiture of a business. Some of these companies are highly leveraged and the notes are not fully collateralized. We have no material guarantees or liabilities for product warranties which require disclosure. From time to time, we will enter into contracts to hedge foreign currency denominated transactions, natural gas purchases, and interest rates related to our debt. To minimize the risk of counterparty default, only highly-rated financial institutions that meet certain requirements are used. We do not anticipate that any of the financial institution counterparties will default on their obligations. The carrying value of cash and short-term financial instruments approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.
Other Risks	OTHER RISKS: Although we obtain insurance for workers’ compensation, automobile, product and general liability, property loss and medical claims, we have elected to retain a significant portion of expected losses through the use of deductibles. Accrued liabilities include estimates for unpaid reported claims and for claims incurred but not yet reported. Provisions for losses are recorded based upon reasonable estimates of the aggregate liability for claims incurred utilizing our prior experience and information provided by our third-party administrators and insurance carriers.
Foreign Currency Translation	FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION: The functional currency for most foreign operations is the local currency. The translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for income and expense accounts using monthly average exchange rates. The cumulative effects of translating the functional currencies into the U.S. dollar are included in comprehensive income.
Derivative Financial Instruments	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: We utilize derivative financial instruments to manage market and financial risks related to interest rates, foreign currency and commodities. We seek to use derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting treatment; however some instruments that economically manage currency risk may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. It is our policy not to speculate using derivative instruments. Under hedge accounting, we formally document our hedge relationships, including identification of the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as our risk management objectives and strategies for entering into the hedge transaction. The process includes designating derivative instruments as hedges of specific assets, liabilities, firm commitments or forecasted transactions. We also formally assess both at inception and on a quarterly basis thereafter, whether the derivatives used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in either the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. If it is determined that a derivative ceases to be highly effective, deferred gains or losses are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. On the date the contract is entered into, we designate the derivative as one of the following types of hedging instruments and account for it as follows: Cash Flow Hedge— The hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability or anticipated transaction is designated as a cash flow hedge. The effective portion of the change in fair value is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. When the hedged item impacts the income statement, the gain or loss included in other comprehensive income is reported on the same line of the Consolidated Statements of Operations as the hedged item to match the gain or loss on the derivative to the gain or loss on the hedged item. Any ineffective portion of the changes in the fair value is immediately reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on the same line as the hedged item. Settlements associated with the sale or production of product are presented in operating cash flows and settlements associated with debt issuance are presented in financing cash flows. Fair Value Hedge— The hedge of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment is designated as a fair value hedge. For fair value hedges, both the effective and ineffective portions of the changes in fair value of the derivative, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item that is attributable to the hedged risk, are recorded in earnings and reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on the same line as the hedged item. Cash flows from settled contracts are presented in the category consistent with the nature of the item being hedged.
Reclassifications	RECLASSIFICATIONS: Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ information in the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes to conform to the 2015 presentation. The first reclassification was a result of changes in our management organizational structure and related internal reporting (See Note F - Segment Information); the final was for a balance sheet reclassification between Machinery and Equipment and Goodwill associated with a measurement period adjustment related to an acquisition.
New Accounting Guidance	NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE: In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an ASU simplifying the presentation of deferred income taxes. This ASU requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be presented as non-current in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. We adopted this guidance as of December 31, 2015, on a prospective basis and no prior periods were retrospectively adjusted. Adoption of this ASU resulted in the reclassification of all our current deferred tax assets and liabilities to non-current deferred tax assets and liabilities in our December 31, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of the Activity in the LIFO Reserve	The following table presents the activity in our LIFO reserve for each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. 2015 2014 Balance, beginning of year $ 73.0 $ 73.3 LIFO (benefit) expense (46.4 ) .9 Allocated to divested businesses (4.0 ) (1.2 ) Balance, end of year $ 22.6 $ 73.0
Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment	The table below presents the depreciation periods of the estimated useful lives of our property, plant and equipment. Accelerated methods are used for tax purposes. Useful Life Range Weighted Average Life Machinery and equipment 3-20 years 10 years Buildings 10-40 years 28 years Other items 3-15 years 8 years
Summary Of Other Intangible Assets	Useful Life Range Weighted Average Life Other intangible assets 1-40 years 15 years

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Results From Discontinued Operations And Activity Directly Related To Divestitures	The table below includes activity related to these operations: Year Ended 2015 2014 2013 External sales: Commercial Products - Store Fixtures $ 19.4 $ 167.4 $ 268.8 Industrial Materials: Wire dishwasher racks — — 4.1 Cotton-based erosion control products — — .1 Specialized Products - the specialty trailers portion of the CVP unit — — .5 Total external sales $ 19.4 $ 167.4 $ 273.5 Earnings (loss): Commercial Products - Store Fixtures (1) $ 3.4 $ (120.9 ) $ 10.2 Industrial Materials: Wire dishwasher racks (.2 ) — 1.0 Cotton-based erosion control products — — (3.1 ) Specialized Products - the specialty trailers portion of the CVP unit — — (.7 ) Subsequent activity related to divestitures completed prior to 2013 (2) (1.3 ) (35.4 ) .5 Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes (EBIT) 1.9 (156.3 ) 7.9 Income tax (expense) benefit (3) (.7 ) 32.3 5.5 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ 1.2 $ (124.0 ) $ 13.4 ____________________________ (1) This includes goodwill impairment charges of $108.0 in 2014 as discussed in Note C. (2) Subsequent activity for businesses divested in prior years has been reported as discontinued operations in the table above, including an antitrust litigation settlement discussed in Note T of $.7 and $35.3 , in 2015 and 2014, respectively, associated with our former Prime Foam Products unit. This unit was sold in March 2007 and was previously part of the Residential Furnishings segment.

Impairment Charges (Tables)

Impairment Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary Of Impairment Charges On Continued And Discontinued Operations	Year Ended 2015 2014 2013 Goodwill Impairment Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments Total Impairments Goodwill Impairment Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments Total Impairments Goodwill Impairment Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments Total Impairments Continuing operations: Residential Furnishings $ — $ .2 $ .2 $ — $ 1.2 $ 1.2 $ — $ .8 $ .8 Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing 4.1 1.4 5.5 — — — — — — Specialized Products: CVP unit — .1 .1 — — — 63.0 — 63.0 Other units — .5 .5 — .1 .1 — — — Total continuing operations 4.1 2.2 6.3 — 1.3 1.3 63.0 .8 63.8 Discontinued operations: Commercial Products - Store Fixtures — — — 108.0 — 108.0 — — — Industrial Materials: Cotton-based erosion control products — — — — — — — 1.5 1.5 Wire dishwasher racks — .2 .2 — — — — — — Subsequent activity related to divestitures completed prior to 2013 — — — — — — — .1 .1 Total discontinued operations — .2 .2 108.0 — 108.0 — 1.6 1.6 Total impairment charges $ 4.1 $ 2.4 $ 6.5 $ 108.0 $ 1.3 $ 109.3 $ 63.0 $ 2.4 $ 65.4
Components Of Fair Values In Relation To Their Respective Carrying Values	The fair values of reporting units in relation to their respective carrying values and significant assumptions used in the second quarter 2015 review are presented in the table below. Excess of Fair Value over Carrying Value as a Percentage of Fair Value December 31, 2015 Goodwill Value 10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow Discount Rate Ranges < 25% $ — — % — % — % 25-49% — — % — % — % 50% - 74% 588.7 .6% - 7.0% 3.0 % 8.0% - 12.5% 75%+ 217.4 3.1% - 10.9% 3.0 % 8.0% - 9.0% $ 806.1 .6% - 10.9% 3.0 % 8.0% - 12.5%

Restructuring (Tables)

Restructuring (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary Of Restructuring-Related Costs	Our total restructuring-related costs for the three years ended December 31 were comprised of: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Continuing operations: Charged to other (income) expense, net: Severance and other restructuring costs $ 1.6 $ .9 $ 2.1 (Gain) loss from sale of assets and businesses 2.4 (.1 ) (.2 ) Inventory obsolescence and other .3 — — Total continuing operations 4.3 .8 1.9 Discontinued operations: Severance and other restructuring costs (.1 ) 1.8 .2 (Gain) loss from sale of assets and businesses (3.2 ) 8.6 (.5 ) Total discontinued operations (3.3 ) 10.4 (.3 ) Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs $ 1.0 $ 11.2 $ 1.6 Portion of total that represents cash charges $ 1.5 $ 2.7 $ 2.3
Summary Of Restructuring-Related Cost Incurred By Segment	Restructuring and restructuring-related charges (income) by segment were as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Continuing operations: Residential Furnishings $ .5 $ .3 $ 1.7 Industrial Materials 3.8 .1 (.1 ) Specialized Products — .4 .3 Total continuing operations 4.3 .8 1.9 Discontinued operations (3.3 ) 10.4 (.3 ) Total $ 1.0 $ 11.2 $ 1.6
Accrued Liability	The accrued liability associated with our total restructuring initiatives consisted of the following: Balance at December 31, 2013 2014 Charges 2014 Payments Balance at December 31, 2014 2015 Charges 2015 Payments Balance at December 31, 2015 Termination benefits $ .1 $ 2.6 $ 1.6 $ 1.1 $ .8 $ 1.8 $ .1 Contract termination costs — — — — .4 .3 .1 Other restructuring costs .7 .1 .3 .5 .3 .3 .5 $ .8 $ 2.7 $ 1.9 $ 1.6 $ 1.5 $ 2.4 $ .7

Goodwill And Other Intangible36

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes In The Carrying Amounts Of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill are as follows: Residential Furnishings Commercial Products Industrial Materials Specialized Products Total Net goodwill as of January 1, 2014 (1) $ 373.4 $ 225.4 $ 81.2 $ 246.8 $ 926.8 Additions for current year acquisitions 29.4 — — — 29.4 Adjustments to prior year acquisitions .1 — — (.1 ) — Impairment charge (2) — (108.0 ) — — (108.0 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment/other (6.0 ) (1.6 ) (.2 ) (11.0 ) (18.8 ) Net goodwill as of December 31, 2014 396.9 115.8 81.0 235.7 829.4 Additions for current year acquisitions — 7.9 — — 7.9 Adjustments to prior year acquisitions 1.1 — — — 1.1 Reductions for sale of business — — — (.4 ) (.4 ) Impairment charge (3) — — (4.1 ) — (4.1 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment/other (11.7 ) (2.6 ) (.2 ) (13.3 ) (27.8 ) Net goodwill as of December 31, 2015 $ 386.3 $ 121.1 $ 76.7 $ 222.0 $ 806.1 Net goodwill as of December 31, 2015 is comprised of: Gross goodwill $ 386.3 $ 371.7 $ 80.8 $ 285.0 $ 1,123.8 Accumulated impairment losses — (250.6 ) (4.1 ) (63.0 ) (317.7 ) Net goodwill as of December 31, 2015 $ 386.3 $ 121.1 $ 76.7 $ 222.0 $ 806.1
Intangible Assets Purchased	The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization by major amortized intangible asset class and intangible assets acquired during the period presented included in "Other intangibles" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows: Debt Issue Costs Patents and Trademarks Non-compete Agreements Customer- Related Intangibles Supply Agreements and Other Total 2015 Gross carrying amount $ 8.4 $ 60.4 $ 11.5 $ 224.4 $ 29.7 $ 334.4 Accumulated amortization 3.6 31.4 2.8 90.9 13.4 142.1 Net other intangibles as of December 31, 2015 $ 4.8 $ 29.0 $ 8.7 $ 133.5 $ 16.3 $ 192.3 Acquired during 2015: Acquired related to business acquisitions $ — $ 4.6 $ 5.1 $ 5.2 $ — $ 14.9 Acquired outside business acquisitions — 1.8 — — 1.1 2.9 Total acquired in 2015 $ — $ 6.4 $ 5.1 $ 5.2 $ 1.1 $ 17.8 Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in 2015 0.0 5.2 10.0 19.0 3.9 10.5 2014 Gross carrying amount $ 10.1 $ 57.8 $ 7.6 $ 223.9 $ 35.0 $ 334.4 Accumulated amortization 4.2 29.7 1.4 78.8 15.6 129.7 Net other intangibles as of December 31, 2014 $ 5.9 $ 28.1 $ 6.2 $ 145.1 $ 19.4 $ 204.7 Acquired during 2014: Acquired related to business acquisitions $ — $ 5.0 $ 5.5 $ 1.1 $ 2.5 $ 14.1 Acquired outside business acquisitions 2.9 1.4 .2 2.3 7.3 14.1 Total acquired in 2014 $ 2.9 $ 6.4 $ 5.7 $ 3.4 $ 9.8 $ 28.2 Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in 2014 10.0 11.3 5.0 11.2 7.1 8.4
Estimated Amortization Expense	Estimated amortization expense for items included in our December 31, 2015 balance sheet in each of the next five years is as follows: Year ended December 31 2016 $ 24 2017 22 2018 20 2019 19 2020 18

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Results From Continuing Operations	A summary of segment results for the periods presented are as follows: Year Ended December 31 External Sales Inter- Segment Sales Total Sales EBIT 2015 Residential Furnishings $ 2,036.2 $ 27.8 $ 2,064.0 $ 205.0 Commercial Products 539.8 83.5 623.3 42.3 Industrial Materials 427.6 349.0 776.6 50.4 Specialized Products 913.6 41.1 954.7 155.6 Intersegment eliminations and other (1) (13.2 ) Adjustment to LIFO method 46.4 $ 3,917.2 $ 501.4 $ 4,418.6 $ 486.5 2014 Residential Furnishings $ 1,937.4 $ 20.2 $ 1,957.6 $ 135.7 Commercial Products 471.6 43.8 515.4 30.9 Industrial Materials 492.0 321.3 813.3 43.2 Specialized Products 881.3 32.9 914.2 125.4 Intersegment eliminations and other (2.8 ) Adjustment to LIFO method (.9 ) $ 3,782.3 $ 418.2 $ 4,200.5 $ 331.5 2013 Residential Furnishings $ 1,709.2 $ 16.4 $ 1,725.6 $ 151.4 Commercial Products 454.4 14.4 468.8 27.8 Industrial Materials 529.6 260.2 789.8 56.7 Specialized Products 784.0 32.6 816.6 34.0 Intersegment eliminations and other (2) 8.6 Adjustment to LIFO method (3.9 ) $ 3,477.2 $ 323.6 $ 3,800.8 $ 274.6
Revenues From External Customers	Revenues from external customers, by product line, are as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Residential Furnishings Bedding group $ 918.3 $ 833.5 $ 697.9 Furniture group 442.9 431.6 401.6 Fabric & Carpet Cushion group 675.0 672.3 609.7 2,036.2 1,937.4 1,709.2 Commercial Products Work Furniture group 234.2 194.3 182.1 Consumer Products group 305.6 277.3 272.3 539.8 471.6 454.4 Industrial Materials Wire group 338.6 397.6 434.1 Steel Tubing group (1) 89.0 94.4 95.5 427.6 492.0 529.6 Specialized Products Automotive group 621.9 589.4 502.7 CVP group 95.7 99.5 126.3 Aerospace Products group 123.2 123.9 89.3 Machinery group 72.8 68.5 65.7 913.6 881.3 784.0 $ 3,917.2 $ 3,782.3 $ 3,477.2
Schedule Of Revenue From External Sales And Long-Lived Assets, By Geographical Areas	Segment assets for all years are reflected at their estimated average for the year. Acquired companies’ long-lived assets as disclosed below include property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets. Year Ended December 31 Assets Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets Depreciation And Amortization 2015 Residential Furnishings $ 623.7 $ 44.8 $ .2 $ 48.9 Commercial Products 110.2 4.6 25.4 5.7 Industrial Materials 186.7 12.5 — 14.2 Specialized Products 256.4 31.7 — 29.8 Other (1) 6.3 — — .1 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 516.6 — — — Unallocated assets (2) 1,390.9 9.6 — 14.5 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet (123.2 ) — — — $ 2,967.6 $ 103.2 $ 25.6 $ 113.2 2014 Residential Furnishings $ 586.4 $ 48.8 $ 60.8 $ 48.5 Commercial Products 96.2 3.2 — 5.8 Industrial Materials 202.6 13.6 — 14.0 Specialized Products 261.2 25.5 — 30.7 Other (1) 68.0 1.4 — 2.9 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 520.8 — — — Unallocated assets (2) 1,470.4 1.6 — 16.0 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet (65.0 ) — — — $ 3,140.6 $ 94.1 $ 60.8 $ 117.9 2013 Residential Furnishings $ 575.3 $ 36.9 $ 3.9 $ 46.7 Commercial Products 98.6 2.7 — 6.5 Industrial Materials 209.6 11.8 .1 14.1 Specialized Products 224.5 25.9 30.9 33.1 Other (1) 99.6 1.1 — 6.1 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 461.7 — — — Unallocated assets (2) 1,492.0 2.2 — 16.1 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet (53.2 ) — — — $ 3,108.1 $ 80.6 $ 34.9 $ 122.6 ______________________________ (1) Businesses sold or classified as discontinued operations during the years presented. (2) Unallocated assets consist primarily of goodwill, other intangibles, cash and deferred tax assets. Unallocated depreciation and amortization consists primarily of depreciation of non-operating assets and amortization of debt issue costs. Our principal operations outside of the United States are presented in the following geographic information, based on the area of manufacture. Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 External sales United States $ 2,703.7 $ 2,599.0 $ 2,449.9 Europe 380.6 422.7 351.7 China 392.0 390.0 335.5 Canada 203.1 206.5 201.6 Mexico 117.3 90.1 69.6 Other 120.5 74.0 68.9 $ 3,917.2 $ 3,782.3 $ 3,477.2 Tangible long-lived assets United States $ 336.8 $ 331.8 $ 363.6 Europe 121.4 129.6 124.5 China 41.8 40.5 35.7 Canada 23.0 25.6 25.0 Mexico 7.6 9.8 11.8 Other 10.2 11.5 14.0 $ 540.8 $ 548.8 $ 574.6

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Earnings: Earnings from continuing operations $ 328.0 $ 225.2 $ 186.3 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax (4.1 ) (3.2 ) (2.4 ) Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders 323.9 222.0 183.9 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 1.2 (124.0 ) 13.4 Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 325.1 $ 98.0 $ 197.3 Weighted average number of shares (in millions): Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS 140.9 141.4 145.2 Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation 2.0 1.8 2.1 Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS 142.9 143.2 147.3 Basic and Diluted EPS: Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders Continuing operations $ 2.30 $ 1.57 $ 1.27 Discontinued operations .01 (.88 ) .09 Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 2.31 $ .69 $ 1.36 Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders Continuing operations $ 2.27 $ 1.55 $ 1.25 Discontinued operations .01 (.87 ) .09 Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 2.28 $ .68 $ 1.34 Other information: Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation — — —

Accounts and Other Receivables

Accounts and Other Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Components Of Accounts And Other Receivables	Accounts and other receivables at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Current Long-term Current Long-term Trade accounts receivable $ 457.5 $ — $ 484.0 $ — Trade notes receivable .5 .6 1.1 2.9 Total trade receivables 458.0 .6 485.1 2.9 Other notes receivable: Notes received as partial payment for divestitures — — .9 — Other — .4 — 3.3 Income tax receivables 32.6 — 14.0 — Other receivables 38.9 — 38.0 — Subtotal other receivables 71.5 .4 52.9 3.3 Total trade and other receivables 529.5 1.0 538.0 6.2 Allowance for doubtful accounts: Trade accounts receivable (9.2 ) — (14.7 ) — Trade notes receivable (.1 ) (.2 ) — (2.1 ) Total trade receivables (9.3 ) (.2 ) (14.7 ) (2.1 ) Other notes receivable — (.4 ) — (.4 ) Total allowance for doubtful accounts (9.3 ) (.6 ) (14.7 ) (2.5 ) Total net receivables $ 520.2 $ .4 $ 523.3 $ 3.7
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	Activity related to the allowance for doubtful accounts is reflected below: Balance at December 31, 2013 2014 2014 Balance at December 31, 2014 2015 2015 Balance at December 31, 2015 Trade accounts receivable $ 14.6 $ 4.7 $ 4.6 $ 14.7 $ 2.3 $ 7.8 $ 9.2 Trade notes receivable 1.9 .2 — 2.1 .3 2.1 .3 Total trade receivables 16.5 4.9 4.6 16.8 2.6 9.9 9.5 Other notes receivable 1.1 — .7 .4 — — .4 Total allowance for doubtful accounts $ 17.6 $ 4.9 $ 5.3 $ 17.2 $ 2.6 $ 9.9 $ 9.9

Supplemental Balance Sheet In40

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Other current assets Deferred taxes (see Note N) $ — $ 42.3 Other prepaids 33.2 39.1 Current assets held for sale (see Note B) — 10.4 $ 33.2 $ 91.8 Sundry assets Deferred taxes (see Note N) $ 33.3 $ 36.5 Assets held for sale (see Note B) 8.4 22.4 Diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L) 20.5 17.5 Investment in associated companies 7.1 6.7 Pension plan assets (see Note M) 1.3 — Brazilian VAT deposits (see Note T) 10.3 7.4 Other 36.3 37.9 $ 117.2 $ 128.4 Accrued expenses Contingency accruals (see Note T) $ 8.1 $ 83.9 Wages and commissions payable 75.1 67.3 Workers’ compensation, auto and product liability, medical and disability 53.9 54.7 Sales promotions 35.1 30.7 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L) 29.8 23.7 Accrued interest 8.6 12.3 General taxes, excluding income taxes 16.6 11.6 Environmental reserves 4.2 5.3 Other 55.3 48.1 $ 286.7 $ 337.6 Other current liabilities Dividends payable $ 43.5 $ 42.7 Customer deposits 12.6 12.7 Sales tax payable 7.3 10.4 Current liabilities associated with assets held for sale (see Note B) — 5.5 Derivative financial instruments (see Note S) 12.2 2.4 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L) 1.5 1.3 Outstanding checks in excess of book balances 20.7 .9 Other 6.1 7.2 $ 103.9 $ 83.1 Other long-term liabilities Liability for pension benefits (see Note M) $ 83.7 $ 83.7 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L) 30.9 27.9 Net reserves for tax contingencies 19.9 25.1 Deferred compensation 17.9 14.7 Other liabilities associated with assets held for sale (see Note B) — .1 Other 32.3 33.5 $ 184.7 $ 185.0

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Details Of Long-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rates And Due Dates	Long-term debt, weighted average interest rates and due dates at December 31 are as follows: 2015 2014 Stated Interest Rate Due Date Through Balance Stated Interest Rate Due Date Through Balance Term notes 3.8 % 2024 $ 748.3 4.7 % 2024 $ 948.0 Industrial development bonds, principally variable interest rates .3 % 2030 14.8 .2 % 2030 14.7 Commercial paper .5 % 2019 181.5 .2 % 2019 — Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment) 4.2 5.2 Other, partially secured — .5 948.8 968.4 Less current maturities 3.4 201.7 $ 945.4 $ 766.7
Maturities Of Long-Term Debt	Maturities of long-term debt are as follows: Year ended December 31 2016 $ 3.4 2017 3.1 2018 153.2 2019 182.4 2020 — Thereafter 606.7 $ 948.8
Amounts Outstanding Related To Commercial Paper Program	Amounts outstanding at December 31 related to our commercial paper program were: 2015 2014 Total program authorized $ 600.0 $ 600.0 Commercial paper outstanding (classified as long-term debt) (181.5 ) — Letters of credit issued under the credit agreement — — Total program usage (181.5 ) — Total program available $ 418.5 $ 600.0

Lease Obligations (Tables)

Lease Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Components Of Rental Expense	Total rental expense for the periods presented was as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Continuing operations $ 51.4 $ 48.9 $ 45.4 Discontinued operations $ .5 $ 2.1 $ 4.1
Future Minimum Rental Commitments For All Long-Term Non-Cancelable Operating Leases	Future minimum rental commitments for all long-term non-cancelable operating leases are as follows: Year ended December 31 2016 $ 35.5 2017 28.3 2018 22.2 2019 15.7 2020 12.5 Thereafter 28.0 $ 142.2

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Flexible Stock Plan Options	Stock options and stock units are granted pursuant to our Flexible Stock Plan (the "Plan"). On May 10, 2012, the Plan changed the way awards granted under the Plan are charged against the number of available shares. Under the 2012 Plan modification, each option counts as one share against the shares available under the Plan, but each share granted for any other awards will count as three shares against the Plan. At December 31, 2015, the following common shares were authorized for issuance under the Plan: Shares Available for Issuance Maximum Number of Authorized Shares Unexercised options 3.1 3.1 Outstanding stock units—vested 3.9 6.8 Outstanding stock units—unvested 1.6 4.6 Available for grant 13.0 13.0 Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2015 21.6 27.5
Components Of Stock-Based Compensation	The following table recaps the impact of stock-based compensation (including discontinued operations) on the results of operations for each of the periods presented: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 To Be Settled With Stock To Be Settled In Cash To Be Settled With Stock To Be Settled In Cash To Be Settled With Stock To Be Settled In Cash Options (1): Amortization of the grant date fair value $ .2 $ — $ .6 $ — $ 1.6 $ — Cash payments in lieu of options — 1.0 — .8 — .8 Stock-based retirement plans contributions (2) 7.0 1.3 6.1 1.4 6.5 1.2 Discounts on various stock awards: Deferred Stock Compensation Program (1) 1.9 — 2.2 — 1.5 — Stock-based retirement plans (2) 1.4 — 1.9 — 1.1 — Discount Stock Plan (6) 1.0 — 1.0 — .9 — Performance Stock Unit awards (3) 8.3 10.6 6.4 13.9 6.4 1.1 Restricted Stock Units awards (4) 3.5 — 3.4 — 4.2 — Profitable Growth Incentive awards (5) 6.0 5.9 4.4 4.4 .6 .6 Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock 1.2 — 1.3 — 1.3 — Total stock-based compensation expense 30.5 $ 18.8 27.3 $ 20.5 24.1 $ 3.7 Employee contributions for above stock plans 14.7 14.3 12.2 Total stock-based compensation $ 45.2 $ 41.6 $ 36.3 Recognized tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense $ 11.6 $ 10.4 $ 9.2
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Assets and Liabilities	The following table recaps the impact of stock-based compensation on assets and liabilities for each of the periods presented: 2015 2014 Current Long-term Total Current Long-term Total Assets: Diversified investments associated with the stock-based retirement plans (2) $ 1.5 $ 20.5 $ 22.0 $ 1.3 $ 17.5 $ 18.8 Liabilities: Stock-based retirement plans (2) $ 1.5 $ 20.7 $ 22.2 $ 1.3 $ 17.3 $ 18.6 Performance Stock Unit award (3) 8.5 8.8 17.3 10.0 6.6 16.6 Profitable Growth Incentive award (5) 13.3 1.4 14.7 6.1 4.0 10.1 Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts 8.0 — 8.0 7.6 — 7.6 Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation $ 31.3 $ 30.9 $ 62.2 $ 25.0 $ 27.9 $ 52.9
Net Tax Windfall	Net windfall is presented below: Balance at 2015 Net Windfall Resulting From Exercises and Conversions Balance at December 31, 2015 Accumulated tax windfall in additional contributed capital $ 52.4 $ 15.5 $ 67.9
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual Disclosure, Postretirement Benefits	Options Units Cash Aggregate amount of compensation deferred during 2015 $ .1 $ 8.3 $ 1.3
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award	STOCK OPTIONS SUMMARY Stock option information for the plans discussed above for the periods presented is as follows: Employee Stock Options Deferred Compensation Options Other-Primarily Outside Directors' Options** Total Options Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2014 3.5 .2 — 3.7 $ 20.79 Granted .1 .1 42.09 Exercised * (.6 ) (.1 ) — (.7 ) 21.30 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 2.9 .2 — 3.1 $ 21.30 4.1 $ 63.8 Vested or expected to vest 3.1 $ 21.30 4.1 $ 63.8 Exercisable (vested) at December 31, 2015 3.0 $ 20.64 3.9 $ 63.8 ______________________________ * Prior to 2005, we granted options with a below market exercise price under the terms of our Deferred Compensation Program. During 2015, there were no significant options exercised at a below market exercise price, and less than .1 of these options remain outstanding at December 31, 2015. In 2005, we amended the Program to provide only “at market” stock options.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	Additional information related to stock option activity for the periods presented is as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 17.1 $ 35.2 $ 18.4 Cash received from stock options exercised 8.3 21.8 36.9 Total fair value of stock options vested 1.3 2.9 4.4
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	The following table summarizes fair values calculated (and assumptions utilized) using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Year Ended December 31 * 2015 2014 Aggregate grant date fair value $ .9 $ .1 Weighted-average per share grant date fair value $ 10.06 $ 7.30 Risk-free interest rate 2.1 % 2.1 % Expected life in years 7.5 6.0 Expected volatility (over expected life) 30.5 % 35.1 % Expected dividend yield (over expected life) 3.0 % 3.9 % __________________________________ * No options were granted in 2013
Components Of SBP And ESUP	Information for the year ended December 31 for these plans was as follows: SBP ESUP Employee contributions $ 3.2 $ 4.4 Less diversified contributions .8 4.4 Total employee stock contributions $ 2.4 $ — Employer premium contribution to diversified investment accounts $ .8 Shares purchased by employees and company match .1
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Performance Based Units Table	Below is a summary of the number of shares and related grant date fair value of PSU’s for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Total shares base award .2 .2 .2 Grant date per share fair value $ 42.22 $ 30.45 $ 27.60 Risk-free interest rate 1.1 % .8 % .4 % Expected life in years 3.0 3.0 3.0 Expected volatility (over expected life) 19.8 % 25.9 % 29.1 % Expected dividend yield (over expected life) 2.9 % 3.9 % 4.2 % Three-Year Performance Cycle Award Year Completion Date TSR Performance Relative to the Peer Group (1%=Best) Payout as a Percent of the Base Award Number of Shares Distributed Distribution Date 2011 December 31, 2013 55th percentile 64.2% .2 January 2014 2012 December 31, 2014 30th percentile 157.0% .4 January 2015 2013 December 31, 2015 27th percentile 165.4% .4 January 2016
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	STOCK UNITS SUMMARY Stock unit information for the plans discussed above is presented in the table below. DSU ESUP PSU* RSU PGI** Total Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit Aggregate Intrinsic Value Non-vested at December 31, 2014 — — 1.3 .3 .3 1.9 $ 18.40 Granted based on current service .2 .2 — .1 — .5 44.73 Granted based on future conditions — — .3 — .1 .4 30.39 Vested (.2 ) (.2 ) (.4 ) (.2 ) (.1 ) (1.1 ) 32.71 Forfeited — — (.1 ) — — (.1 ) 11.28 Total non-vested at December 31, 2015 — — 1.1 .2 .3 1.6 $ 21.43 $ 64.5 Fully vested shares available for issuance at December 31, 2015 3.9 $ 165.6 ______________________________ * PSU awards are presented at 175% (i.e., maximum) payout ** PGI awards are presented at 250% (i.e., maximum) payout Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Total intrinsic value of vested stock units converted to common stock $ 27.7 $ 9.2 $ 7.0 STOCK
Stock Units Converted To Common Stock
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION COST NOT YET RECOGNIZED As of December 31, 2015, the unrecognized cost of non-vested stock options and units that are not adjusted to fair value at each reporting period was as follows: Options Units Unrecognized cost of non-vested stock $ .2 $ 7.6 Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years 0.6 0.9
Discount Stock Plan	Average 2015 purchase price per share (net of discount) $ 38.16 2015 number of shares purchased by employees .2 Shares purchased since inception in 1982 22.7 Maximum shares under the plan 27.0

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary Of Pension Obligations And Funded Status	A summary of our pension obligations and funded status as of December 31 is as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Change in Benefit Obligation Benefit obligation, beginning of period $343.0 $ 287.0 $ 316.5 Service cost 4.3 3.0 3.2 Interest cost 12.6 12.9 11.9 Plan participants’ contributions .7 .6 .5 Actuarial loss (gain) (17.4 ) 58.1 (30.3 ) Benefits paid (13.9 ) (15.6 ) (14.8 ) Settlements (35.7 ) — — Foreign currency exchange rate changes (3.3 ) (3.0 ) — Benefit obligation, end of period (1) 290.3 343.0 287.0 Change in Plan Assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 258.9 248.0 240.3 Actual return on plan assets (1.7 ) 23.9 20.0 Employer contributions 1.8 4.1 1.9 Plan participants’ contributions .7 .6 .5 Benefits paid (13.9 ) (15.6 ) (14.8 ) Settlements (35.7 ) — — Foreign currency exchange rate changes (2.6 ) (2.1 ) .1 Fair value of plan assets, end of period 207.5 258.9 248.0 Net funded status $ (82.8 ) $ (84.1 ) $ (39.0 ) Funded status recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Other assets—sundry $ 1.3 $ — $ 1.4 Other current liabilities (.4 ) (.4 ) (.5 ) Other long-term liabilities (83.7 ) (83.7 ) (39.9 ) Net funded status $ (82.8 ) $ (84.1 ) $ (39.0 )
Schedule Of Accumulated And Projected Benefit Obligation Information	Accumulated and projected benefit obligation information at December 31 is recapped below: 2015 2014 2013 Aggregated plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation $ 274.7 $ 343.0 $ 230.3 Accumulated benefit obligation 271.5 338.5 228.7 Fair value of plan assets 190.8 258.9 190.2 Aggregated plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation 277.8 343.0 233.8 Fair value of plan assets 193.7 258.9 193.4 Accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans 274.3 338.5 283.5
Schedule Of Unfunded Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan	Included in the above plans is a subsidiary’s unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan. This is a non-qualified plan, and these benefits are secured by insurance policies that are not included in the plan’s assets. Cash surrender values associated with these policies at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Cash surrender values $ 2.3 $ 2.2 $ 2.1
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Amounts and activity included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with pensions are reflected below: December 31, 2015 2015 2015 2015 December 31, Net loss (gain) (before tax) $ 109.5 $ (17.3 ) $ .9 $ (1.0 ) $ — $ 92.1 Deferred income taxes (40.2 ) — — — 6.2 (34.0 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax) $ 69.3 $ (17.3 ) $ .9 $ (1.0 ) $ 6.2 $ 58.1
Summary Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Recognized In Net Periodic Pension Cost	Of the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2015, the portions expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension cost in 2016 are as follows: Net loss $ 4.6
Components Of Net Pension (Expense) Income	Components of net pension (expense) income for the years ended December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Service cost $ (4.3 ) $ (3.0 ) $ (3.2 ) Interest cost (12.6 ) (12.9 ) (11.9 ) Expected return on plan assets 16.5 15.9 15.2 Amortization of prior service cost — (.3 ) (.2 ) Recognized net actuarial loss (5.2 ) (2.8 ) (6.4 ) Settlements (12.1 ) — — Net pension (expense) income $ (17.7 ) $ (3.1 ) $ (6.5 ) Weighted average assumptions for pension costs: Discount rate used in net pension costs 3.8 % 4.6 % 3.8 % Rate of compensation increase used in pension costs 3.5 % 3.8 % 3.8 % Expected return on plan assets 6.6 % 6.7 % 6.6 % Weighted average assumptions for benefit obligation: Discount rate used in benefit obligation 4.1 % 3.8 % 4.6 % Rate of compensation increase used in benefit obligation 3.5 % 3.5 % 3.8 %
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets	Presented below are our major categories of investments for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Mutual and pooled funds Fixed income $ 54.0 $ — $ — $ 54.0 $ 67.3 $ — $ — $ 67.3 Equities 110.1 — — 110.1 136.8 — — 136.8 Stable value funds — 37.9 — 37.9 — 45.9 — 45.9 Money market funds, cash and other 5.5 — — 5.5 8.9 — — 8.9 Total investments at fair value $ 169.6 $ 37.9 $ — $ 207.5 $ 213.0 $ 45.9 $ — $ 258.9
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	Plan assets are invested in diversified portfolios of equity, debt and government securities, as well as a stable value fund. The aggregate allocation of these investments is as follows: 2015 2014 Asset Category Equity securities 53 % 53 % Debt securities 26 26 Stable value funds 18 18 Other, including cash 3 3 Total 100 % 100 %
Schedule Of Estimated Benefit Payments	Estimated benefit payments, expected over the next ten years are as follows: 2016 $ 15.9 2017 16.0 2018 15.8 2019 15.8 2020 16.0 2021-2025 83.4
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans	Total expense from continuing operations for defined contribution plans was as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Defined contribution plans $ 6.8 $ 7.3 $ 6.4

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components Of Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	The components of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Domestic $ 254.2 $ 142.1 $ 111.2 Foreign 195.6 153.4 126.4 $ 449.8 $ 295.5 $ 237.6
Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations	Income tax expense from continuing operations is comprised of the following components: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Current Federal $ 63.1 $ 38.4 $ 59.8 State and local 7.6 3.3 5.9 Foreign 40.0 29.8 24.2 110.7 71.5 89.9 Deferred Federal 9.6 (6.1 ) (26.4 ) State and local .1 2.1 (1.8 ) Foreign 1.4 2.8 (10.4 ) 11.1 (1.2 ) (38.6 ) $ 121.8 $ 70.3 $ 51.3
Schedule Of Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations Percentage	Income tax expense from continuing operations, as a percentage of earnings before income taxes, differs from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Increases (decreases) in rate resulting from: State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.6 1.0 1.4 Tax effect of foreign operations (5.8 ) (7.5 ) (8.6 ) Deferred tax on undistributed foreign earnings (1.0 ) .4 (.5 ) Change in valuation allowance — .2 (1.4 ) Change in uncertain tax positions, net (.5 ) (.6 ) (1.1 ) Domestic Production Activities Deduction (1.2 ) (3.4 ) (2.0 ) Other permanent differences, net (1.0 ) (.7 ) (.6 ) Other, net — (.6 ) (.6 ) Effective tax rate 27.1 % 23.8 % 21.6 %
Reconciliation Of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the periods presented is as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Gross unrecognized tax benefits, January 1 $ 19.8 $ 24.4 $ 26.6 Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods .3 .1 4.5 Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods (.5 ) (2.4 ) (1.5 ) Gross increases—current period tax positions 1.3 1.3 1.0 Change due to exchange rate fluctuations (1.3 ) (1.0 ) (.4 ) Settlements (1.5 ) (.6 ) (2.8 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (2.6 ) (2.0 ) (3.0 ) Gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31 15.5 19.8 24.4 Interest 6.0 7.6 7.6 Penalties .6 .8 .9 Total gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31 $ 22.1 $ 28.2 $ 32.9
Deferred Tax Assets Or Liabilities	Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. The major temporary differences and their associated deferred tax assets or liabilities are as follows: December 31 2015 2014 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Property, plant and equipment $ 6.9 $ (54.3 ) $ 13.6 $ (56.6 ) Inventories 2.8 (26.5 ) 2.2 (14.1 ) Accrued expenses 96.8 — 120.9 — Net operating losses and other tax carryforwards 57.2 — 58.7 — Pension cost and other post-retirement benefits 33.6 (.9 ) 33.6 (.8 ) Subsidiary stock basis 2.0 — — — Intangible assets 1.2 (107.3 ) 1.9 (102.1 ) Derivative financial instruments 14.0 (1.7 ) 12.8 (1.9 ) Tax on undistributed earnings — (6.9 ) — (11.2 ) Uncertain tax positions 7.1 — 9.3 — Other 5.0 (7.7 ) 5.5 (9.0 ) Gross deferred tax assets (liabilities) 226.6 (205.3 ) 258.5 (195.7 ) Valuation allowance (26.6 ) — (27.1 ) — Total deferred taxes $ 200.0 $ (205.3 ) $ 231.4 $ (195.7 ) Net deferred tax (liability) asset $ (5.3 ) $ 35.7
Deferred Tax Assets And (Liabilities) Included In Consolidated Balance Sheets	Deferred tax assets (liabilities) included in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows: December 31 2015 2014 Other current assets $ — $ 42.3 Sundry 33.3 36.5 Other current liabilities — (1.3 ) Deferred income taxes (38.6 ) (41.8 ) $ (5.3 ) $ 35.7

Other (Income) Expense (Tables)

Other (Income) Expense (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Components Of Other (Income) Expense	The components of other (income) expense from continuing operations were as follows: Year Ended December 31 2015 2014 2013 Gain on sales of assets $ (2.6 ) $ (5.1 ) $ (7.8 ) Bargain purchase gain from acquisitions (see Note R) — — (8.8 ) Restructuring charges (see Note D) 1.6 .9 2.1 Asset impairments (see Note C) 2.2 1.3 .8 Currency (gain) loss (2.1 ) .3 1.8 Royalty income (.9 ) (1.0 ) (1.4 ) (Gain) loss from diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L) .3 (1.2 ) (1.9 ) Other income (3.6 ) (5.6 ) (5.8 ) $ (5.1 ) $ (10.4 ) $ (21.0 )

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Changes In Each Component Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table sets forth the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance January 1, 2013 $ 163.5 $ (25.5 ) $ (67.0 ) $ 71.0 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax (5.0 ) (1.0 ) 35.2 29.2 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax: Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — .5 6.6 7.1 Interest expense — 3.9 — 3.9 Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax — 4.4 6.6 11.0 Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax (5.0 ) 3.4 41.8 40.2 Income tax effect — (1.4 ) (15.1 ) (16.5 ) Attributable to noncontrolling interest (.2 ) — — (.2 ) Balance December 31, 2013 158.3 (23.5 ) (40.3 ) 94.5 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax (71.7 ) .8 (49.5 ) (120.4 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax: Net sales — .4 — .4 Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — — 3.1 3.1 Interest expense — 4.0 — 4.0 Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax — 4.4 3.1 7.5 Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax (71.7 ) 5.2 (46.4 ) (112.9 ) Income tax effect — (1.8 ) 17.4 15.6 Attributable to noncontrolling interest .2 — — .2 Balance December 31, 2014 86.8 (20.1 ) (69.3 ) (2.6 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax (88.5 ) (13.1 ) .1 (101.5 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax: Net sales — (.6 ) — (.6 ) Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — — 17.3 17.3 Interest expense — 4.1 — 4.1 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (3.6 ) — — (3.6 ) Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax (3.6 ) 3.5 17.3 17.2 Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax (92.1 ) (9.6 ) 17.4 (84.3 ) Income tax effect — 1.5 (6.2 ) (4.7 ) Attributable to noncontrolling interest .5 — — .5 Balance December 31, 2015 $ (4.8 ) $ (28.2 ) $ (58.1 ) $ (91.1 )

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Items Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	As of December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 176.0 $ — $ 176.0 Derivative assets (see Note S) — .6 — .6 Diversified investments associated with the ESUP* (see Note L) 22.0 — — 22.0 Total assets $ 22.0 $ 176.6 $ — $ 198.6 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities (see Note S) $ — $ 14.8 $ — $ 14.8 Liabilities associated with the ESUP* (see Note L) 22.2 — — 22.2 Total liabilities $ 22.2 $ 14.8 $ — $ 37.0 As of December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 140.7 $ — $ 140.7 Derivative assets (see Note S) — 2.0 — 2.0 Diversified investments associated with the ESUP* (see Note L) 18.8 — — 18.8 Total assets $ 18.8 $ 142.7 $ — $ 161.5 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities (see Note S) $ — $ 2.7 $ — $ 2.7 Liabilities associated with the ESUP* (see Note L) 18.6 — — 18.6 Total liabilities $ 18.6 $ 2.7 $ — $ 21.3

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Estimated Fair Values Of The Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed	The following table contains the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions during the periods presented, and any additional consideration paid for prior years’ acquisitions. A portion of the goodwill included in the table below is expected to provide an income tax benefit. 2015 2014 2013 Accounts receivable $ 3.7 $ 7.9 $ 12.7 Inventory 4.8 16.2 15.0 Property, plant and equipment 2.7 17.1 16.1 Goodwill (see Note E) 7.9 29.4 6.1 Other intangible assets (see Note E) 14.9 14.1 12.3 Other current and long-term assets .1 4.0 .4 Current liabilities (11.4 ) (14.1 ) (19.5 ) Long-term liabilities (10.4 ) (3.1 ) (6.4 ) Additional consideration for prior years’ acquisitions (1.2 ) — — Fair value of net identifiable assets 11.1 71.5 36.7 Less: Bargain purchase gain — — 8.8 Less: Non-cash consideration — 1.1 — Net cash consideration $ 11.1 $ 70.4 $ 27.9
Businesses That Were Previously Not Wholly Owned	The following table summarizes acquisitions for the periods presented. Year Ended Number of Acquisitions Segment Product/Service December 31, 2015 1 Commercial Products Upholstered office furniture December 31, 2014 5 Residential Furnishings Innersprings; Home furniture components; Geotextile products; Fabric converting for furniture and bedding; Foam carpet underlay December 31, 2013 4 Residential Furnishings (2); Specialized Products (2) Tubing for the aerospace industry (2); Innerspring unit wire-forming machines; Geotextile products

Derivative Financial Instrume50

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments At Fair Value	Expiring at various dates through: Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount As of December 31, 2015 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Other Current Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: -Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese and Swiss subsidiaries Dec 2017 $ 219.8 $ — $ 10.1 $ 2.3 -Future USD purchases of Canadian, European and Korean subsidiaries Dec 2017 16.8 .3 — — -Future MXP purchases of a USD subsidiary Dec 2017 7.3 — .7 .3 -Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary Dec 2016 3.8 — .1 — -Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary Dec 2016 15.6 — .1 — -Future EUR Sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK Subsidiaries Mar 2017 13.6 — .1 — Total cash flow hedges .3 11.1 2.6 Fair value hedges: DKK inter-company note receivable on a USD subsidiary May 2016 1.7 .1 — — USD inter-company note receivable on a CAD subsidiary Jan 2016 9.0 — .5 — USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary Aug 2016 8.0 — .1 — Total fair value hedges .1 .6 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY Dec 2016 11.0 — .3 — Non-deliverable hedge on EUR exposure to CNY Dec 2016 2.2 — .1 — Non-deliverable hedge on JPY exposure to CNY Dec 2016 2.5 — .1 — Hedge of DKK cash on USD Subsidiary Apr 2016 3.0 .1 — — Hedge of EUR cash on UK Subsidiaries Jan 2016 8.3 .1 — — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments .2 .5 — $ .6 $ 12.2 $ 2.6 Expiring at various dates through: Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount As of December 31, 2014 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Other Current Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: -Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries Dec 2016 $ 153.3 $ .3 $ 1.0 $ .2 -Future USD purchases of Canadian and European Subsidiaries Dec 2015 10.4 .9 — — -Future MXP purchases of USD subsidiary Dec 2016 5.3 — .3 .1 -Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary Dec 2015 6.9 .5 — — -Future EUR Sales of Chinese Subsidiary Dec 2015 6.0 .3 — — Total cash flow hedges 2.0 1.3 .3 Fair value hedges: USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary Sep 2015 18.5 — 1.1 $ 2.0 $ 2.4 $ .3
Gains (Losses) Of Hedging Activities Recorded In Income	The following table sets forth the pre-tax (gains) losses from continuing operations for our hedging activities for the years presented. This schedule includes reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income as well as derivative settlements recorded directly to income or expense. Income Statement Caption Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments 2015 2014 2013 Commodity cash flow hedges Cost of goods sold $ — $ — $ .4 Interest rate cash flow hedges Interest expense 4.1 4.0 3.9 Currency cash flow hedges Net sales * 3.2 2.1 (1.5 ) Currency cash flow hedges Cost of goods sold (1.3 ) (.3 ) .1 Currency cash flow hedges Other (income) expense, net — .4 .2 Total cash flow hedges 6.0 6.2 3.1 Fair value hedges Other (income) expense, net 1.2 2.7 (3.2 ) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Hedge of USD cash-Swiss and subsidiaries Other (income) expense, net (.1 ) — — Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY Other (income) expense, net .2 — — Non-deliverable hedge on EUR exposure to CNY Other (income) expense, net .1 — — Non-deliverable hedge on JPY exposure to CNY Other (income) expense, net .1 — — Hedge of EUR cash-Swiss, UK and USD subsidiaries Other (income) expense, net 2.3 — — Total derivative instruments $ 9.8 $ 8.9 $ (.1 ) * Discontinued operations amounts included in the above: $ — $ .1 $ .2

Contingencies (Tables)

Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Accruals for Probable Losses	Although the Company denies liability in all threatened or pending litigation proceedings in which it is or may be a party and believes that it has valid bases to contest all claims threatened or made against it, we have recorded a litigation contingency accrual for our reasonable estimate of probable loss for pending and threatened litigation proceedings, in aggregate, as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Litigation contingency accrual - Beginning of period $ 83.9 $ 3.7 Adjustment to accruals - expense - Continuing operations 5.7 56.8 Adjustment to accruals - expense - Discontinued operations .7 35.4 Cash payments (82.2 ) (12.0 ) Litigation contingency accrual - End of period $ 8.1 $ 83.9

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings (

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Summary Of Earnings	Year ended December 31 First 1 Second 2,5 Third 3,5 Fourth 4,6 Total 2015 Net sales $ 966.2 $ 997.3 $ 1,009.1 $ 944.6 $ 3,917.2 Gross profit 217.8 230.7 241.1 233.6 923.2 Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 102.0 109.0 132.3 106.5 449.8 Earnings from continuing operations $ 73.3 $ 76.7 $ 96.2 $ 81.8 $ 328.0 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (.5 ) 1.8 (.1 ) — 1.2 Net earnings 72.8 78.5 96.1 81.8 329.2 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax (1.1 ) (.8 ) (.9 ) (1.3 ) (4.1 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 71.7 $ 77.7 $ 95.2 $ 80.5 $ 325.1 Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .51 $ .54 $ .68 $ .57 $ 2.30 Diluted $ .50 $ .53 $ .67 $ .57 $ 2.27 Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ — $ .01 $ — $ — $ .01 Diluted $ — $ .01 $ — $ — $ .01 Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .51 $ .55 $ .68 $ .57 $ 2.31 Diluted $ .50 $ .54 $ .67 $ .57 $ 2.28 2014 Net sales $ 875.5 $ 956.1 $ 997.4 $ 953.3 $ 3,782.3 Gross profit 176.8 200.7 209.1 203.8 790.4 Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 76.8 93.2 66.5 59.0 295.5 Earnings from continuing operations $ 56.0 $ 69.6 $ 53.4 $ 46.2 $ 225.2 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (2.3 ) (92.7 ) (4.4 ) (24.6 ) (124.0 ) Net earnings (loss) 53.7 (23.1 ) 49.0 21.6 101.2 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax (.6 ) (.8 ) (.8 ) (1.0 ) (3.2 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 53.1 $ (23.9 ) $ 48.2 $ 20.6 $ 98.0 Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .39 $ .49 $ .37 $ .32 $ 1.57 Diluted $ .38 $ .48 $ .37 $ .32 $ 1.55 Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ (.02 ) $ (.66 ) $ (.03 ) $ (.17 ) $ (.88 ) Diluted $ (.02 ) $ (.65 ) $ (.03 ) $ (.17 ) $ (.87 ) Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .37 $ (.17 ) $ .34 $ .15 $ .69 Diluted $ .37 $ (.17 ) $ .34 $ .14 $ .68 __________________________________ All below amounts are shown pretax. 1. First quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include impairment charges of $6 from our steel tubing operation. (Note C) 2. Second quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include charges of $2 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes $1 in litigation accruals (Note T) 3. Fourth quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include a $12 charge associated with a lump sum pension buyout and $4 litigation accruals (Note M and Note T) 4. Second quarter 2014 Earnings from discontinued operations include pretax goodwill impairment charges of $108 associated with the Store Fixtures operation. (Note B and Note E) 5. Third quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations includes pretax charges of $32 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes pretax charges of $8 for litigation accruals. (Note T) 6. Fourth quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations include pretax charges of $22 for litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes the following pretax items: $27 litigation accruals and a $9 loss on the sale of the majority of our Store Fixtures unit. (Note B and Note T)

Summary Of Significant Accoun53

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	50.00%

Summary Of Significant Accoun54

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Activity in the LIFO Reserve) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015
LIFO Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 73	$ 73.3
LIFO (benefit) expense	(46.4)	0.9	$ (3.9)
Allocated to divested businesses	(4)	(1.2)
Balance, end of year	$ 73	$ 73.3	$ 73.3	$ 22.6

Summary Of Significant Accoun55

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Weighted Average Life	10 years
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Weighted Average Life	28 years
Other items
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Weighted Average Life	8 years
Minimum | Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life Range	3 years
Minimum | Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life Range	10 years
Minimum | Other items
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life Range	3 years
Maximum | Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life Range	20 years
Maximum | Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life Range	40 years
Maximum | Other items
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life Range	15 years

Summary Of Significant Accoun56

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - Other intangible assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Life	15 years
Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life Range	1 year
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life Range	40 years

Discontinued Operations (Result

Discontinued Operations (Results From Discontinued Operations And Activity Directly Related To Divestitures) (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)operation		Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	[4],[5]	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	[5],[6]	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)		Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	[4],[5]	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	[5],[6]	Mar. 31, 2014USD ($)	[7]	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)operation
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received																		$ 72
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue																		19.4		$ 167.4		$ 273.5
Loss before interest and income taxes																		1.9		(156.3)		7.9
Income tax benefit (expense)	[1]																	(0.7)		32.3		5.5
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		$ 0	[2],[3]	$ (0.1)		$ 1.8		$ (0.5)	[7]	$ (24.6)	[2],[3]	$ (4.4)		$ (92.7)		$ (2.3)		1.2		(124)		13.4
Goodwill impairment								$ 4.1										4.1	[8]	108	[9]	63
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets		8.4								32.8								8.4		32.8
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities		0								5.6								0		5.6
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Total Assets, Net		8.4								27.2								8.4		27.2
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Trade Receivables		0								7								0		7
Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current		0								0.3								0		0.3
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory		0								3								0		3
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current		0								0.1								0		0.1
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current		0								10.4								0		10.4
Disposal Group, Assets Held for Sale, Current		0								10.4								0		10.4
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment		0								5.2								0		5.2
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets		0								0.6								0		0.6
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent		0								1.4								0		1.4
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent		0								7.2								0		7.2
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent Assets	[10]	8.4								15.2								8.4		15.2
Disposal Group, Assets Held for Sale, Noncurrent		8.4								22.4								8.4		22.4
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable		0								3.7								0		3.7
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities		0								1.5								0		1.5
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current		0								0.3								0		0.3
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current		0								5.5								0		5.5
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Current Liabilities		0								0								0		0
Disposal Group, Liabilities Held for Sale, Current		0								5.5								0		5.5
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent		0								0.1								0		0.1
Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment																		4.1	[8]	0	[9]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets		3.2								3.4								3.2		3.4
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities		0								0								0		0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Total Assets, Net		3.2								3.4								3.2		3.4
Specialized Products:
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment																		0	[8]	0	[9]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets		0								5.2								0		5.2
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities		0								0								0		0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Total Assets, Net		0								5.2								0		5.2
Residential Furnishings Segment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets		1.2								4.1								1.2		4.1
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities		0								0								0		0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Total Assets, Net		1.2								4.1								1.2		4.1
Commercial Fixturing & Components
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment																		0	[8]	(108)	[9]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets		4								20.1								4		20.1
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities		0								5.6								0		5.6
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Total Assets, Net		$ 4								$ 14.5								4		14.5
Subsequent activity related to other divestitures completed prior to 2011
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Earnings (loss):	[11]																					0.5
Subsequent activity related to other divestitures completed prior to 2011
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Earnings (loss):	[11]																	(1.3)		(35.4)
Litigations settlement expense																		0.7		35.3
Specialized Products:
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue																		0		0		0.5
Earnings (loss):																		0		0		(0.7)
Wire dishwasher racks | Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue																		0		0		4.1
Earnings (loss):																		(0.2)		0		$ 1
Cotton-based erosion control products | Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Groups, Number of Operations Disposed | operation																						3
Loss on write down																						$ 1.9
Fixed asset impairment																						1.5
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue																		0		0		0.1
Earnings (loss):																		0		0		(3.1)
Commercial Fixturing & Components - Store Fixtures | Commercial Fixturing & Components
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue																		19.4		167.4		268.8
Earnings (loss):	[12]																	3.4		(120.9)		10.2
Goodwill impairment																				0
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Groups, Number of Operations Disposed | operation		2
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | Steel Tubing Business
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue																		88.9		94.3		91.8
Loss before interest and income taxes																		0.2		(1.8)		(0.2)
Goodwill impairment																		5.5
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | Small Operation Within CVP Business
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue																		9.4		17.3		19
Loss before interest and income taxes																		$ (0.5)		$ (1.5)		$ (2.9)
Other (Income) Expense, Net | Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | Steel Tubing Business
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal		$ (3.2)
Other (Income) Expense, Net | Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | Small Operation Within CVP Business
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal		$ 1.3
[1]	The 2014 tax benefit is primarily related to the Store Fixtures goodwill impairment and the Prime Foam litigation. The 2013 tax amount includes benefits related to a worthless stock deduction of the subsidiary that produced wire dishwasher racks.
[2]	Fourth quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations include pretax charges of $22 for litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes the following pretax items: $27 litigation accruals and a $9 loss on the sale of the majority of our Store Fixtures unit. (Note B and Note T)
[3]	Second quarter 2014 Earnings from discontinued operations include pretax goodwill impairment charges of $108 associated with the Store Fixtures operation. (Note B and Note E)
[4]	Fourth quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include a $12 charge associated with a lump sum pension buyout and $4 litigation accruals (Note M and Note T)
[5]	Third quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations includes pretax charges of $32 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes pretax charges of $8 for litigation accruals. (Note T)
[6]	Second quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include charges of $2 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes $1 in litigation accruals (Note T)
[7]	First quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include impairment charges of $6 from our steel tubing operation. (Note C)
[8]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Steel Tubing unit as outlined in Note C.
[9]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Store Fixtures unit as outlined in Note C.
[10]	This represents property, plant and equipment held for sale associated with the closings of various operations and prior year restructurings.
[11]	Subsequent activity for businesses divested in prior years has been reported as discontinued operations in the table above, including an antitrust litigation settlement discussed in Note T of $.7 and $35.3, in 2015 and 2014, respectively, associated with our former Prime Foam Products unit. This unit was sold in March 2007 and was previously part of the Residential Furnishings segment.
[12]	This includes goodwill impairment charges of $108.0 in 2014 as discussed in Note C.

Impairment Charges (Narrative)

Impairment Charges (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment charges				$ 6.5		$ 109.3		$ 65.4
Control premium percentage				25.00%
Financial forecasted years				10 years
Goodwill impairment	$ 4.1			$ 4.1	[1]	$ 108	[2]	$ 63
Fair Value Inputs, Compound Annual Growth Rate, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization						0.50%		4.80%
Discount Rate						12.00%		10.50%
Commercial Fixturing And Components Fixture And Display Group [Member] | Store Fixtures [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		$ 108
Specialized Products:
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment				$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[2]
Specialized Products: | CVP unit
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment			$ 63
Specialized Products: | CVP unit | Customer- Related Intangibles
Goodwill [Line Items]
Accelerated amortization of intangibles			$ 3.8
[1]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Steel Tubing unit as outlined in Note C.
[2]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Store Fixtures unit as outlined in Note C.

Impairment Charges (Summary Of

Impairment Charges (Summary Of Impairment Charges On Continued And Discontinued Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment	$ 4.1			$ 4.1	[1]	$ 108	[2]	$ 63
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments				2.4		1.3		2.4
Total Impairments				6.5		109.3		65.4
Continuing Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment				4.1		0		63
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments				2.2		1.3		0.8
Total Impairments				6.3		1.3		63.8
Discontinued Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment				0		108		0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments				0.2		0		1.6
Total Impairments				0.2		108		1.6
Commercial Fixturing & Components - Store Fixtures | Discontinued Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment		$ 108		0		108		0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments				0		0		0
Total Impairments				0		108		0
Residential Furnishings
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment				0	[1]	0	[2]
Residential Furnishings | Continuing Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment						0		0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments				0.2		1.2		0.8
Total Impairments				0.2		1.2		0.8
Commercial Fixturing & Components | Store Fixtures [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment		$ 108
Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment				4.1	[1]	0	[2]
Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing | Continuing Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment				4.1		0		0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments				1.4		0		0
Total Impairments				5.5		0		0
Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing | Discontinued Operations | Cotton-based erosion control products
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment				0		0		0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments				0		0		1.5
Total Impairments				0		0		1.5
Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing | Discontinued Operations | Wire dishwasher racks
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment				0		0		0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments				0.2		0		0
Total Impairments				0.2		0		0
Specialized Products:
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment				0	[1]	0	[2]
Specialized Products: | CVP unit
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment			$ 63
Specialized Products: | Continuing Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment	$ 6
Specialized Products: | Continuing Operations | CVP unit
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment				0		0		63
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments				0.1		0		0
Total Impairments				0.1		0		63
Other | Continuing Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment				0		0		0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments				0.5		0.1		0
Other | Continuing Operations | Other Group [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Total Impairments				0.5		0.1		0
Subsequent activity related to other divestitures completed prior to 2011 | Discontinued Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment				0		0		0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments				0		0		0.1
Total Impairments				$ 0		$ 0		$ 0.1
[1]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Steel Tubing unit as outlined in Note C.
[2]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Store Fixtures unit as outlined in Note C.

Impairment Charges (Components

Impairment Charges (Components Of Fair Values In Relation To Their Respective Carrying Values) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	[1]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill (see Note E)	$ 806.1	$ 829.4	$ 926.8
Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	3.00%
Specialized Products:
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill (see Note E)	$ 222	$ 235.7	$ 246.8
Less Than Twenty-Five Percent [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill (see Note E)	$ 0
Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	0.00%
Twenty-Five to Forty-Nine Percent [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill (see Note E)	$ 0
Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	0.00%
Seventy-Five Percent Plus [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill (see Note E)	$ 217.4
Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	3.00%
Fifty to Seventy-Four Percent [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill (see Note E)	$ 588.7
Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	3.00%
Minimum
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	0.50%
Discount Rate Ranges	8.00%
Minimum | Less Than Twenty-Five Percent [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	0.00%
Discount Rate Ranges	0.00%
Minimum | Twenty-Five to Forty-Nine Percent [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	25.00%
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	0.00%
Discount Rate Ranges	0.00%
Minimum | Seventy-Five Percent Plus [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	75.00%
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	3.10%
Discount Rate Ranges	8.00%
Minimum | Fifty to Seventy-Four Percent [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	50.00%
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	0.60%
Discount Rate Ranges	8.00%
Maximum
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	8.20%
Discount Rate Ranges	12.50%
Maximum | Less Than Twenty-Five Percent [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	25.00%
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	0.00%
Discount Rate Ranges	0.00%
Maximum | Twenty-Five to Forty-Nine Percent [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	49.00%
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	0.00%
Discount Rate Ranges	0.00%
Maximum | Seventy-Five Percent Plus [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	10.90%
Discount Rate Ranges	9.00%
Maximum | Fifty to Seventy-Four Percent [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	74.00%
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	7.00%
Discount Rate Ranges	12.50%
[1]	As discussed in Note F, our internal management organization structure and all related internal reporting changed during 2015. We reassigned goodwill using a relative fair value approach and prior year amounts have been retrospectively adjusted.

Restructuring (Summary Of Restr

Restructuring (Summary Of Restructuring-Related Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	$ 9.8	$ 10	$ 11.8
Other Initiatives
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	1	11.2	1.6
Portion of total that represents cash charges	1.5	2.7	2.3
Other Initiatives | Continuing Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	4.3	0.8	1.9
Other Initiatives | Discontinued Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(3.3)	10.4	(0.3)
(Gain) Loss from sale of assets	(3.2)	8.6	(0.5)
Other Initiatives | Severance and other restructuring costs | Discontinued Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(0.1)	1.8	0.2
Other Initiatives | Charged to other (income) expense, net: | Continuing Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
(Gain) Loss from sale of assets	2.4	(0.1)	(0.2)
Other Initiatives | Charged to other (income) expense, net: | Severance and other restructuring costs | Continuing Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	1.6	0.9	2.1
Other Initiatives | Charged to other (income) expense, net: | Inventory obsolescence and other | Continuing Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 0.3	$ 0	$ 0

Restructuring (Summary Of Res62

Restructuring (Summary Of Restructuring-Related Cost Incurred By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Writedown of inventories	$ 9.8	$ 10	$ 11.8

Restructuring (Accrued Liabilit

Restructuring (Accrued Liability) (Details) - Other Initiatives - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1.6	$ 0.8
Charges	1.5	2.7	$ 2.3
Portion of total that represents cash charges	2.4	1.9
Balance at end of period	0.7	1.6	0.8
Termination benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	1.1	0.1
Charges	0.8	2.6
Portion of total that represents cash charges	1.8	1.6
Balance at end of period	0.1	1.1	0.1
Contract termination costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	0	0
Charges	0.4	0
Portion of total that represents cash charges	0.3	0
Balance at end of period	0.1	0	0
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	0.5	0.7
Charges	0.3	0.1
Portion of total that represents cash charges	0.3	0.3
Balance at end of period	$ 0.5	$ 0.5	$ 0.7

Restructuring (Summary Of Res64

Restructuring (Summary Of Restructuring And Restructuring-Related Charges (Income) Continuing Operations By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	$ 9.8	$ 10	$ 11.8
Other Initiatives
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	1	11.2	1.6
Other Initiatives | Continuing Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	4.3	0.8	1.9
Other Initiatives | Continuing Operations | Residential Furnishings
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	0.5	0.3	1.7
Other Initiatives | Continuing Operations | Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	3.8	0.1	(0.1)
Other Initiatives | Continuing Operations | Specialized Products:
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	0	0.4	0.3
Other Initiatives | Discontinued Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	(3.3)	10.4	(0.3)
(Gain) Loss from sale of assets	(3.2)	8.6	(0.5)
Other Initiatives | Other Income Expense Net | Continuing Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
(Gain) Loss from sale of assets	2.4	(0.1)	(0.2)
Other Initiatives | Severance and other restructuring costs | Discontinued Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	(0.1)	1.8	0.2
Other Initiatives | Severance and other restructuring costs | Other Income Expense Net | Continuing Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	1.6	0.9	2.1
Other Initiatives | Inventory obsolescence and other | Other Income Expense Net | Continuing Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	$ 0.3	$ 0	$ 0

Goodwill And Other Intangible65

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amounts Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net goodwill	$ 829.4	$ 829.4		$ 926.8	[1]
Additions for current year acquisitions		7.9		29.4
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions		1.1		0
Reductions for sale of business		(0.4)
Impairment charge	(4.1)	(4.1)	[2]	(108)	[3]	$ (63)
Foreign currency translation adjustment/other		(27.8)		(18.8)
Gross goodwill		1,123.8
Accumulated impairment losses		(317.7)
Net goodwill		806.1		829.4		926.8	[1]
Residential Furnishings
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net goodwill	396.9	396.9		373.4	[1]
Additions for current year acquisitions		0		29.4
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions		1.1		0.1
Reductions for sale of business		0
Impairment charge		0	[2]	0	[3]
Foreign currency translation adjustment/other		(11.7)		(6)
Gross goodwill		386.3
Accumulated impairment losses		0
Net goodwill		386.3		396.9		373.4	[1]
Commercial Fixturing & Components
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net goodwill	115.8	115.8		225.4	[1]
Additions for current year acquisitions		7.9		0
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions		0		0
Reductions for sale of business		0
Impairment charge		0	[2]	108	[3]
Foreign currency translation adjustment/other		(2.6)		(1.6)
Gross goodwill		371.7
Accumulated impairment losses		(250.6)
Net goodwill		121.1		115.8		225.4	[1]
Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net goodwill	81	81		81.2	[1]
Additions for current year acquisitions		0		0
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions		0		0
Reductions for sale of business		0
Impairment charge		(4.1)	[2]	0	[3]
Foreign currency translation adjustment/other		(0.2)		(0.2)
Gross goodwill		80.8
Accumulated impairment losses		(4.1)
Net goodwill		76.7		81		81.2	[1]
Specialized Products:
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net goodwill	$ 235.7	235.7		246.8	[1]
Additions for current year acquisitions		0		0
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions		0		(0.1)
Reductions for sale of business		(0.4)
Impairment charge		0	[2]	0	[3]
Foreign currency translation adjustment/other		(13.3)		(11)
Gross goodwill		285
Accumulated impairment losses		(63)
Net goodwill		$ 222		$ 235.7		$ 246.8	[1]
[1]	As discussed in Note F, our internal management organization structure and all related internal reporting changed during 2015. We reassigned goodwill using a relative fair value approach and prior year amounts have been retrospectively adjusted.
[2]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Steel Tubing unit as outlined in Note C.
[3]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Store Fixtures unit as outlined in Note C.

Goodwill And Other Intangible66

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets Purchased) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 334.4	$ 334.4
Accumulated amortization	142.1	129.7
Net intangibles as of end of period	192.3	204.7
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	14.9	14.1
Acquired outside business acquisitions	2.9	14.1
Total acquired in period	$ 17.8	28.2
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	10 years 5 months 18 days
Debt Issue Costs
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 8.4	10.1
Accumulated amortization	3.6	4.2
Net intangibles as of end of period	4.8	5.9
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	0	0
Acquired outside business acquisitions	0	2.9
Total acquired in period	$ 0	2.9
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	18 days
Patents and Trademarks
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 60.4	57.8
Accumulated amortization	31.4	29.7
Net intangibles as of end of period	29	28.1
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	4.6	5
Acquired outside business acquisitions	1.8	1.4
Total acquired in period	$ 6.4	6.4
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	5 years 2 months 18 days
Non-compete Agreements
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 11.5	7.6
Accumulated amortization	2.8	1.4
Net intangibles as of end of period	8.7	6.2
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	5.1	5.5
Acquired outside business acquisitions	0	0.2
Total acquired in period	$ 5.1	5.7
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	10 years 18 days
Customer- Related Intangibles
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 224.4	223.9
Accumulated amortization	90.9	78.8
Net intangibles as of end of period	133.5	145.1
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	5.2	1.1
Acquired outside business acquisitions	0	2.3
Total acquired in period	$ 5.2	3.4
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	19 years 18 days
Supply Agreements and Other
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 29.7	35
Accumulated amortization	13.4	15.6
Net intangibles as of end of period	16.3	19.4
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	0	2.5
Acquired outside business acquisitions	1.1	7.3
Total acquired in period	$ 1.1	$ 9.8
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	3 years 10 months 18 days
Other Intangibles
Acquired during period:
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period		8 years 4 months 12 days
Other Intangibles | Debt Issue Costs
Acquired during period:
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period		10 years 18 days
Other Intangibles | Patents and Trademarks
Acquired during period:
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period		11 years 3 months 18 days
Other Intangibles | Non-compete Agreements
Acquired during period:
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period		5 years 18 days
Other Intangibles | Customer- Related Intangibles
Acquired during period:
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period		11 years 2 months 18 days
Other Intangibles | Supply Agreements and Other
Acquired during period:
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period		7 years 1 month 6 days

Goodwill And Other Intangible67

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,014	$ 24
2,015	22
2,016	20
2,017	19
2,018	$ 18

Segment Information (Segment Re

Segment Information (Segment Results From Continuing Operations) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	[1],[2]	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	[4],[5]	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	[6]	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	[1],[2]	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	[4],[5]	Mar. 31, 2014USD ($)	[6]	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Segment		Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments | Segment																		4
External Sales		$ 944.6		$ 1,009.1		$ 997.3		$ 966.2		$ 953.3		$ 997.4		$ 956.1		$ 875.5		$ 3,917.2		$ 3,782.3	$ 3,477.2
Inter- Segment Sales																		4,418.6		4,200.5	3,800.8
Total Sales																		4,418.6		4,200.5	3,800.8
EBIT																		486.5		331.5	274.6
Adjustment to LIFO method																		(46.4)		0.9	(3.9)
Defined benefit plan, recognized net loss due to settlements	$ 12.1																	12.1		0	0
Bargain purchase gain																		0		0	8.8
Intersegment eliminations and other (1)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intersegment eliminations and other																		13.2	[7]	2.8	8.6	[8]
Residential Furnishings
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External Sales																		2,036.2		1,937.4	1,709.2
Inter- Segment Sales																		2,064		1,957.6	1,725.6
Total Sales																		2,064		1,957.6	1,725.6
EBIT																		205		135.7	151.4
Commercial Fixturing & Components
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External Sales																		539.8		471.6	454.4
Inter- Segment Sales																		623.3		515.4	468.8
Total Sales																		623.3		515.4	468.8
EBIT																		42.3		30.9	27.8
Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External Sales																		427.6		492	529.6
Inter- Segment Sales																		776.6		813.3	789.8
Total Sales																		776.6		813.3	789.8
EBIT																		50.4		43.2	56.7
Specialized Products:
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External Sales																		913.6		881.3	784
Inter- Segment Sales																		954.7		914.2	816.6
Total Sales																		954.7		914.2	816.6
EBIT																		155.6		125.4	34
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter- Segment Sales																		501.4		418.2	323.6
Total Sales																		501.4		418.2	323.6
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Residential Furnishings
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter- Segment Sales																		27.8		20.2	16.4
Total Sales																		27.8		20.2	16.4
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Commercial Fixturing & Components
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter- Segment Sales																		83.5		43.8	14.4
Total Sales																		83.5		43.8	14.4
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter- Segment Sales																		349		321.3	260.2
Total Sales																		349		321.3	260.2
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Specialized Products:
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter- Segment Sales																		41.1		32.9	32.6
Total Sales																		41.1		$ 32.9	32.6
Aerospace Tubing Manufacturer based in France
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Bargain purchase gain																					$ 8.8
Cost of goods sold
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, recognized net loss due to settlements																		$ 12.1
[1]	Fourth quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations include pretax charges of $22 for litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes the following pretax items: $27 litigation accruals and a $9 loss on the sale of the majority of our Store Fixtures unit. (Note B and Note T)
[2]	Second quarter 2014 Earnings from discontinued operations include pretax goodwill impairment charges of $108 associated with the Store Fixtures operation. (Note B and Note E)
[3]	Fourth quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include a $12 charge associated with a lump sum pension buyout and $4 litigation accruals (Note M and Note T)
[4]	Third quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations includes pretax charges of $32 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes pretax charges of $8 for litigation accruals. (Note T)
[5]	Second quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include charges of $2 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes $1 in litigation accruals (Note T)
[6]	First quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include impairment charges of $6 from our steel tubing operation. (Note C)
[7]	Intersegment eliminations and other includes $12.1 of a lump sum pension settlement (See Note M).
[8]	ntersegment eliminations and other includes an $8.8 bargain purchase gain from an acquisition (See Note R).

Segment Information (Average As

Segment Information (Average Assets For Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets		$ 2,967.6	$ 3,140.6	$ 3,108.1
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment		103.2	94.1	80.6
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets		25.6	60.8	34.9
Depreciation And Amortization		113.2	117.9	122.6
Residential Furnishings
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets		623.7	586.4	575.3
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment		44.8	48.8	36.9
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets		0.2	60.8	3.9
Depreciation And Amortization		48.9	48.5	46.7
Commercial Fixturing & Components
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets		110.2	96.2	98.6
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment		4.6	3.2	2.7
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets		25.4	0	0
Depreciation And Amortization		5.7	5.8	6.5
Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets		186.7	202.6	209.6
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment		12.5	13.6	11.8
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets		0	0	0.1
Depreciation And Amortization		14.2	14	14.1
Specialized Products:
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets		256.4	261.2	224.5
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment		31.7	25.5	25.9
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets		0	0	30.9
Depreciation And Amortization		29.8	30.7	33.1
Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets		516.6	520.8	461.7
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment		0	0	0
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets		0	0	0
Depreciation And Amortization		0	0	0
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	[1]	6.3	68	99.6
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	[1]	0	1.4	1.1
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	[1]	0	0	0
Depreciation And Amortization	[1]	0.1	2.9	6.1
Unallocated assets
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	[2]	1,390.9	1,470.4	1,492
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	[2]	9.6	1.6	2.2
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	[2]	0	0	0
Depreciation And Amortization	[2]	14.5	16	16.1
Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets		(123.2)	(65)	(53.2)
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment		0	0	0
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets		0	0	0
Depreciation And Amortization		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Businesses sold or classified as discontinued operations during the years presented.
[2]	Unallocated assets consist primarily of goodwill, other intangibles, cash and deferred tax assets. Unallocated depreciation and amortization consists primarily of depreciation of non-operating assets and amortization of debt issue costs.

Segment Information (Revenues F

Segment Information (Revenues From External Customers) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	[1],[2]	Sep. 30, 2015	[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2015	[4],[5]	Mar. 31, 2015	[6]	Dec. 31, 2014	[1],[2]	Sep. 30, 2014	[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2014	[4],[5]	Mar. 31, 2014	[6]	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 944.6		$ 1,009.1		$ 997.3		$ 966.2		$ 953.3		$ 997.4		$ 956.1		$ 875.5		$ 3,917.2	$ 3,782.3	$ 3,477.2
Residential Furnishings
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		2,036.2	1,937.4	1,709.2
Commercial Fixturing & Components
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		539.8	471.6	454.4
Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		427.6	492	529.6
Specialized Products:
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		913.6	881.3	784
Bedding group | Residential Furnishings
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		918.3	833.5	697.9
Furniture group | Residential Furnishings
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		442.9	431.6	401.6
Fabric & Carpet Cushion group | Residential Furnishings
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		675	672.3	609.7
Work Furniture Group | Commercial Fixturing & Components
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		234.2	194.3	182.1
Consumer Products group | Commercial Fixturing & Components
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		305.6	277.3	272.3
Wire group | Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		338.6	397.6	434.1
Steel Tubing group (1) | Industrial Materials - Steel Tubing
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	[7]																	89	94.4	95.5
Automotive group | Specialized Products:
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		621.9	589.4	502.7
CVP group | Specialized Products:
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		95.7	99.5	126.3
Aerospace Products Group | Specialized Products:
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		123.2	123.9	89.3
Machinery group | Specialized Products:
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales																		$ 72.8	$ 68.5	$ 65.7
[1]	Fourth quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations include pretax charges of $22 for litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes the following pretax items: $27 litigation accruals and a $9 loss on the sale of the majority of our Store Fixtures unit. (Note B and Note T)
[2]	Second quarter 2014 Earnings from discontinued operations include pretax goodwill impairment charges of $108 associated with the Store Fixtures operation. (Note B and Note E)
[3]	Fourth quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include a $12 charge associated with a lump sum pension buyout and $4 litigation accruals (Note M and Note T)
[4]	Third quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations includes pretax charges of $32 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes pretax charges of $8 for litigation accruals. (Note T)
[5]	Second quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include charges of $2 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes $1 in litigation accruals (Note T)
[6]	First quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include impairment charges of $6 from our steel tubing operation. (Note C)
[7]	The Steel Tubing group was sold on December 23, 2015.

Segment Information (Schedule O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenue From External Sales And Long-Lived Assets, By Geographical Areas) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015	[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2015	[4],[5]	Mar. 31, 2015	[6]	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014	[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2014	[4],[5]	Mar. 31, 2014	[6]	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
External Sales	$ 944.6	[1],[2]	$ 1,009.1		$ 997.3		$ 966.2		$ 953.3	[1],[2]	$ 997.4		$ 956.1		$ 875.5		$ 3,917.2	$ 3,782.3	$ 3,477.2
Tangible long-lived assets	540.8								548.8								540.8	548.8	574.6
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
External Sales																	2,703.7	2,599	2,449.9
Tangible long-lived assets	336.8								331.8								336.8	331.8	363.6
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
External Sales																	392	422.7	335.5
Tangible long-lived assets	41.8								40.5								41.8	40.5	35.7
China
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
External Sales																	380.6	390	351.7
Tangible long-lived assets	121.4								129.6								121.4	129.6	124.5
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
External Sales																	203.1	206.5	201.6
Tangible long-lived assets	23								25.6								23	25.6	25
Mexico
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
External Sales																	117.3	90.1	69.6
Tangible long-lived assets	7.6								9.8								7.6	9.8	11.8
Other
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
External Sales																	120.5	74	68.9
Tangible long-lived assets	$ 10.2								$ 11.5								$ 10.2	$ 11.5	$ 14
[1]	Fourth quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations include pretax charges of $22 for litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes the following pretax items: $27 litigation accruals and a $9 loss on the sale of the majority of our Store Fixtures unit. (Note B and Note T)
[2]	Second quarter 2014 Earnings from discontinued operations include pretax goodwill impairment charges of $108 associated with the Store Fixtures operation. (Note B and Note E)
[3]	Fourth quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include a $12 charge associated with a lump sum pension buyout and $4 litigation accruals (Note M and Note T)
[4]	Third quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations includes pretax charges of $32 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes pretax charges of $8 for litigation accruals. (Note T)
[5]	Second quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include charges of $2 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes $1 in litigation accruals (Note T)
[6]	First quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include impairment charges of $6 from our steel tubing operation. (Note C)

Earnings Per Share (Calculation

Earnings Per Share (Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	[1],[2]	Sep. 30, 2015	[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2015	[4],[5]	Mar. 31, 2015	[6]	Dec. 31, 2014	[1],[2]	Sep. 30, 2014	[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2014	[4],[5]	Mar. 31, 2014	[6]	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings:
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 81.8		$ 96.2		$ 76.7		$ 73.3		$ 46.2		$ 53.4		$ 69.6		$ 56		$ 328	$ 225.2	$ 186.3
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(1.3)		(0.9)		(0.8)		(1.1)		(1)		(0.8)		(0.8)		(0.6)		(4.1)	(3.2)	(2.4)
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders																	323.9	222	183.9
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0		(0.1)		1.8		(0.5)		(24.6)		(4.4)		(92.7)		(2.3)		1.2	(124)	13.4
Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$ 80.5		$ 95.2		$ 77.7		$ 71.7		$ 20.6		$ 48.2		$ (23.9)		$ 53.1		$ 325.1	$ 98	$ 197.3
Weighted average number of shares (in millions):
Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS																	140.9	141.4	145.2
Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation																	2	1.8	2.1
Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS																	142.9	143.2	147.3
Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.57		$ 0.68		$ 0.54		$ 0.51		$ 0.32		$ 0.37		$ 0.49		$ 0.39		$ 2.30	$ 1.57	$ 1.27
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0		0		0.01		0		(0.17)		(0.03)		(0.66)		(0.02)		0.01	(0.88)	0.09
Basic (in dollars per share)	0.57		0.68		0.55		0.51		0.15		0.34		(0.17)		0.37		2.31	0.69	1.36
Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	0.57		0.67		0.53		0.50		0.32		0.37		0.48		0.38		2.27	1.55	1.25
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0		0		0.01		0		(0.17)		(0.03)		(0.65)		(0.02)		0.01	(0.87)	0.09
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.57		$ 0.67		$ 0.54		$ 0.50		$ 0.14		$ 0.34		$ (0.17)		$ 0.37		$ 2.28	$ 0.68	$ 1.34
Other information:
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation																	0	0	0
[1]	Fourth quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations include pretax charges of $22 for litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes the following pretax items: $27 litigation accruals and a $9 loss on the sale of the majority of our Store Fixtures unit. (Note B and Note T)
[2]	Second quarter 2014 Earnings from discontinued operations include pretax goodwill impairment charges of $108 associated with the Store Fixtures operation. (Note B and Note E)
[3]	Fourth quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include a $12 charge associated with a lump sum pension buyout and $4 litigation accruals (Note M and Note T)
[4]	Third quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations includes pretax charges of $32 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes pretax charges of $8 for litigation accruals. (Note T)
[5]	Second quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include charges of $2 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes $1 in litigation accruals (Note T)
[6]	First quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include impairment charges of $6 from our steel tubing operation. (Note C)

Accounts and Other Receivable73

Accounts and Other Receivables (Components Of Accounts And Other Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivable, Gross, Current [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable, Current	$ 457.5	$ 484
Trade notes receivable, Current	0.5	1.1
Total trade receivables, Current	458	485.1
Note received as partial payment for divestitures, Current	0	0.9
Other, Current	0	0
Income tax receivables, Current	32.6	14
Other receivables, Current	38.9	38
Subtotal other receivables, Current	71.5	52.9
Total trade and other receivables, Current	529.5	538
Allowance for Doubtfull Accounts, Current [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Trade accounts receivable, Current	(9.2)	(14.7)
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Trade note receivable, Current	(0.1)	0
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Total trade receivable, Current	(9.3)	(14.7)
Other notes receivable, Current	0	0
Total allowance for doubtful accounts, Current	(9.3)	(14.7)
Total receivables, net	520.2	523.3
Receivables, Gross, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable, Long-term	0	0
Trade note receivable, Long-term	0.6	2.9
Total trade receivable, Long-term	0.6	2.9
Notes received as partial payment for divestitures, Long-term	0	0
Other, Long-term	0.4	3.3
Income tax receivables, Long-term	0	0
Other receivables, Long-term	0	0
Subtotal other receivables, Long-term	0.4	3.3
Total trade and other receivables, Long-term	1	6.2
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Trade accounts receivable, Long-term	0	0
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Trade notes receivable, Long-term	(0.2)	(2.1)
Total trade receivable, Long-term	(0.2)	(2.1)
Other notes receivable, Long-term	(0.4)	(0.4)
Total allowance for doubtful accounts, Long-term	(0.6)	(2.5)
Total net receivables, Long-term	$ 0.4	$ 3.7

Accounts and Other Receivable74

Accounts and Other Receivables (Allowance For Doubtful Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 17.2	$ 17.6
Charges	(2.6)	(4.9)	$ (6.1)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	9.9	5.3
Ending Balance	9.9	17.2	17.6
Total trade receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	16.8	16.5
Charges	(2.6)	(4.9)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	9.9	4.6
Ending Balance	9.5	16.8	16.5
Trade accounts receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	14.7	14.6
Charges	(2.3)	(4.7)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	7.8	4.6
Ending Balance	9.2	14.7	14.6
Trade notes receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	2.1	1.9
Charges	(0.3)	(0.2)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	2.1	0
Ending Balance	0.3	2.1	1.9
Other notes receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	0.4	1.1
Charges	0	0
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	0	0.7
Ending Balance	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 1.1

Supplemental Balance Sheet In75

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current	$ 0	$ 42.3
Other Prepaid Expense, Current	33.2	39.1
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current	0	10.4
Total inventories, net	33.2	91.8
Sundry assets
Deferred taxes (see Note N)	33.3	36.5
Assets held for sale	8.4	22.4
Diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L)	20.5	17.5
Notes receivable (see Note H)	7.1	6.7
Pension plan assets (see Note M)	1.3	0	$ 1.4
Brazilian VAT deposits	10.3	7.4
Other	36.3	37.9
Sundry assets	117.2	128.4
Accrued expenses
Commitments and Contingencies	8.1	83.9
Wages and commissions payable	75.1	67.3
Workers’ compensation, auto and product liability, medical and disability	53.9	54.7
Sales promotions	35.1	30.7
Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L)	29.8	23.7
Accrued interest	8.6	12.3
General taxes, excluding income taxes	16.6	11.6
Environmental reserves	4.2	5.3
Other	55.3	48.1
Accrued expenses	286.7	337.6
Other current liabilities
Dividends payable	43.5	42.7
Customer deposits	12.6	12.7
Outstanding checks in excess of book balances	20.7	0.9
Derivative financial instruments (see Note S)	7.3	10.4
Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L)	1.5	1.3
Derivative financial instruments (see Note S)	12.2	2.4
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current	0	5.5
Other	6.1	7.2
Other current liabilities	103.9	83.1
Other long-term liabilities
Liability for pension benefits (see Note M)	83.7	83.7	$ 39.9
Net reserves for tax contingencies	19.9	25.1
Deferred compensation	17.9	14.7
Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L)	30.9	27.9
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent	0	0.1
Other	32.3	33.5
Other long-term liabilities	$ 184.7	$ 185

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Det

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)lender	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 600,000,000	$ 600,000,000
Number of lenders in syndicate | lender	12
Debt to equity ratio, max	60.00%
Debt to assets ratio, max	15.00%
Amount of assets, sold, transferred or disposed of in any trailing 4 quarters to total assets ratio, max	25.00%
Commercial paper
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 600,000,000
Letters Of Credit
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	250,000,000
5.0% Notes | Notes Payable
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	$ 200,000,000
Interest rate on notes	5.00%
4.7% Notes | Notes Payable
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	$ 180,000,000
Interest rate on notes		4.65%

Long-Term Debt (Details Of Long

Long-Term Debt (Details Of Long-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rates And Due Dates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 948.8	$ 968.4
Less current maturities	3.4	201.7
Noncurrent portion of long-term debt	945.4	766.7
Term notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 748.3	$ 948
Stated Interest Rate	3.80%	4.70%
Due Date Through	2,024	2,024
Industrial development bonds, principally variable interest rates
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 14.8	$ 14.7
Stated Interest Rate	0.30%	0.20%
Due Date Through	2,030	2,030
Commercial paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 181.5	$ 0
Stated Interest Rate	0.50%	0.20%
Due Date Through	2,019	2,019
Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 4.2	$ 5.2
Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 0	$ 0.5

Long-Term Debt (Maturities Of L

Long-Term Debt (Maturities Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2,014	$ 3.4
2,015	3.1
2,016	153.2
2,017	182.4
2,018	0
Thereafter	606.7
Total	$ 948.8	$ 968.4

Long-Term Debt (Amounts Outstan

Long-Term Debt (Amounts Outstanding Related To Commercial Paper Program) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Total program authorized	$ 600,000,000	$ 600,000,000
Commercial paper outstanding (classified as long-term debt)	(181,500,000)	0
Letters of credit issued under the credit agreement	0	0
Total program usage	(181,500,000)	0
Total program available	$ 418,500,000	$ 600,000,000

Lease Obligations (Components O

Lease Obligations (Components Of Rental Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]
Continuing operations	$ 51.4	$ 48.9	$ 45.4
Operating Leases Rent Expense Net Discontinued Operations	$ 0.5	$ 2.1	$ 4.1

Lease Obligations (Future Minim

Lease Obligations (Future Minimum Rental Commitments For All Long-Term Non-Cancelable Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2,015	$ 35.5
2,016	28.3
2,017	22.2
2,018	15.7
2,019	12.5
Thereafter	28
Total	$ 142.2

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015companystock-based_retirement_planshares	Dec. 31, 2014shares		Dec. 31, 2013	May. 10, 2012shares	May. 09, 2012shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock units per common share		1
Termination service of employee, years		20 years
Cash value offered in lieu of shares based off Black Scholes fair value			50.00%		50.00%
Expected life in years		7 years 6 months	6 years	[1]
Exercised, options	[1]	700,000
Options outstanding		3,100,000	3,700,000
Stock units converted to common stock ratio		1-to-1 ratio
Options Granted On A Discretionary Basis
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected life in years		10 years
GPSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance measurement period		2 years
Base target share award		0	100,000
Cash payout ratio		50.00%
Share payout ratio		50.00%
Maximum cash payout ratio		100.00%
Deferred Stock Compensation Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		15 months
Number of shares granted, deferred compensation multiplier		500.00%
Expected life in years		10 years
Acquisition interval for purchase of discounted stock		14 days
Discount to the market price, percentage		20.00%
Time period for receiving plan distributions, max		10 years
Time period for installment distributions, max		10 years
Options outstanding		0.1
Stock-based retirement plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Discount market price purchase date, percentage		85.00%
Number of stock-based retirement plans | stock-based_retirement_plan		2
Automatic employer match, percentage		50.00%
Additional employer match upon certain profitability levels, percentage		50.00%
Measurement performance period, years		3 years
Performance Stock Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected life in years		3 years
Number of companies forming peer group | company		320
Measurement performance period, years		3 years
Percentage of award intended to pay out in cash		35.00%
Percentage of award intended to pay out in stock		65.00%
Reserved percentage of award intended to pay out in cash		100.00%
Percentage recorded as a liability		35.00%
Discount Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Discount to the market price, percentage		85.00%
SBP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		3 years
ESUP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		5 years
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee termination age, years		65 years
Maximum | GPSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage		250.00%
Maximum | Stock-based retirement plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
SBP participant contribution for stock or other investment purchases		6.00%
ESUP participant contribution for stock or other investment purchases		10.00%
Premium contributions for ESUP participants		17.65%
Maximum | Performance Stock Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Base award percentage of total shareholder return		175.00%
Maximum | PGI
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Base award percentage of total shareholder return		250.00%
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee termination age, years		55 years
Minimum | GPSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage		0.00%
Minimum | Performance Stock Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Base award percentage of total shareholder return		0.00%
First Increment | Options Granted On A Discretionary Basis
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		18 months
Second Increment | Options Granted On A Discretionary Basis
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		30 months
Third Increment | Options Granted On A Discretionary Basis
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		42 months
Flexible Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares against plan						3	1
Options outstanding		3,100,000
[1]	No options were granted in 2013

Stock-Based Compensation (Flexi

Stock-Based Compensation (Flexible Stock Plan Options) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Maximum Number of Authorized Shares
Unexercised options	3.1	3.7
Outstanding stock units—unvested		1.9
Flexible Stock Plan
Shares Available for Issuance
Unexercised options	3.1
Outstanding stock units—vested	3.9
Outstanding stock units—unvested	1.6
Available for grant	13
Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2015	21.6
Maximum Number of Authorized Shares
Unexercised options	3.1
Outstanding stock units—vested	6.8
Outstanding stock units—unvested	4.6
Available for grant	13
Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2015	27.5

Stock-Based Compensation (Compo

Stock-Based Compensation (Components Of Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	$ 45.2	$ 41.6	$ 36.3
Settled with Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	30.5	27.3	24.1
Employee contributions for above stock plans	14.7	14.3	12.2
Total stock-based compensation	45.2	41.6	36.3
Recognized tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense	11.6	10.4	9.2
Settled with Stock | Amortization ff the grant date fair value of stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.2	0.6	1.6
Settled with Stock | Stock-based retirement plans contributions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	7	6.1	6.5
Settled with Stock | Deferred Stock Compensation Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.9	2.2	1.5
Settled with Stock | Stock-based retirement plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.4	1.9	1.1
Settled with Stock | Discount Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1	1	0.9
Settled with Stock | Performance Stock Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	8.3	6.4	6.4
Settled with Stock | Restricted Stock Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	3.5	3.4	4.2
Settled with Stock | PGI
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	6	4.4	0.6
Settled with Stock | Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.2	1.3	1.3
Settled with Stock | Cash Payments in Lieu of Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	18.8	20.5	3.7
Settled with Cash | Amortization ff the grant date fair value of stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | Stock-based retirement plans contributions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.3	1.4	1.2
Settled with Cash | Deferred Stock Compensation Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | Stock-based retirement plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | Discount Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | Performance Stock Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	10.6	13.9	1.1
Settled with Cash | Restricted Stock Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | PGI
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	5.9	4.4	0.6
Settled with Cash | Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | Cash Payments in Lieu of Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 1	$ 0.8	$ 0.8

Stock-Based Compensation (Sched

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Stock-based Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets:
Diversified investments associated with the stock-based retirement plans, Current	$ 1.5	$ 1.3
Diversified investments associated with the stock-based retirement plans, Long-term	20.5	17.5
Diversified investments associated with the stock-based retirement plans, Total	22	18.8
Liabilities:
Share Liabilities, Current	1.5	1.3
Share Liabilities, Long-term	17.9	14.7
Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts, Current	8	7.6
Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts, Long-term	0	0
Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts, Total	8	7.6
Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation, Current	31.3	25
Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation, Long-term	30.9	27.9
Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation, Total	62.2	52.9
Stock-based retirement plans
Liabilities:
Share Liabilities, Current	1.5	1.3
Share Liabilities, Long-term	20.7	17.3
Share Liabilities, Total	22.2	18.6
Performance Stock Unit Awards
Liabilities:
Share Liabilities, Current	8.5	10
Share Liabilities, Long-term	8.8	6.6
Share Liabilities, Total	17.3	16.6
PGI
Liabilities:
Share Liabilities, Current	13.3	6.1
Share Liabilities, Long-term	1.4	4
Share Liabilities, Total	$ 14.7	$ 10.1

Stock-Based Compensation (Net T

Stock-Based Compensation (Net Tax Windfall) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Balance at December 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Accumulated tax windfall in additional contributed capital		$ 52.4
2015 Net Windfall Resulting From Exercises and Conversions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Accumulated tax windfall in additional contributed capital	$ 15.5
Balance at December 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Accumulated tax windfall in additional contributed capital	$ 67.9

Stock-Based Compensation (Defer

Stock-Based Compensation (Deferred Compensation Program) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation	$ 17.9	$ 14.7
Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation	0.1
Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation	8.3
Cash
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation	$ 1.3

Stock-Based Compensation (Com88

Stock-Based Compensation (Components Of Stock Options) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period, Options	3.7
Granted, options	0.1
Exercised, Options	(0.7)	[1]
Outstanding at end of period, Options	3.1
Vested or expected to vest at end of period, Total Options	3.1
Exercisable (vested) at end of period, Total Options	3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | $ / shares	$ 20.79
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	42.09
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | $ / shares	21.30	[1]
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | $ / shares	21.30
Vested or expected to vest at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | $ / shares	21.30
Exercisable (vested) at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | $ / shares	$ 20.64
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years	4 years 1 month 6 days
Vested or expected to vest at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years	4 years 1 month 6 days
Exercisable (vested) at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years	3 years 10 months 24 days
Outstanding at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 63.8
Vested or expected to vest at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	63.8
Exercisable (vested) at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 63.8
Employee Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period, Options	3.5
Exercised, Options	(0.6)	[1]
Outstanding at end of period, Options	2.9
Deferred Compensation Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period, Options	0.2
Granted, options	0.1
Exercised, Options	(0.1)	[1]
Outstanding at end of period, Options	0.2
Other-Primarily Outside Directors' Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period, Options	0	[2]
Exercised, Options	0	[2],[3]
Outstanding at end of period, Options	0	[2]
[1]	No options were granted in 2013
[2]	A small amount of options related to this plan (less than .1) were outstanding at December 31, 2015.
[3]	Prior to 2005, we granted options with a below market exercise price under the terms of our Deferred Compensation Program. During 2015, there were no significant options exercised at a below market exercise price, and less than .1 of these options remain outstanding at December 31, 2015. In 2005, we amended the Program to provide only “at market” stock options.

Stock-Based Compensation (Addit

Stock-Based Compensation (Additional Information Related To Stock Options Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$ 17.1	$ 35.2	$ 18.4
Cash received from stock options exercised	8.3	21.8	36.9
Total fair value of stock options vested	$ 1.3	$ 2.9	$ 4.4

Stock-Based Compensation (Calcu

Stock-Based Compensation (Calculation And Assumptions Utilized In Calculation Of Fair Values Of Options Granted) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	[1]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Aggregate grant date fair value	$ 0.9	$ 0.1
Weighted-average per share grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 10.06	$ 7.30
Risk-free interest rate	2.10%	2.10%
Expected life in years	7 years 6 months	6 years
Expected volatility (over expected life)	30.50%	35.10%
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	3.00%	3.90%
[1]	No options were granted in 2013

Stock-Based Compensation (Com91

Stock-Based Compensation (Components Of SBP And ESUP) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares
SBP 2,015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee contributions	$ 3.2
Less diversified contributions	0.8
Total employee stock contributions	$ 2.4
Employer premium contribution to diversified investment accounts
Shares purchased by employees and company match | shares	0.1
ESUP 2,011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee contributions	$ 4.4
Less diversified contributions	4.4
Total employee stock contributions	0
Employer premium contribution to diversified investment accounts	$ 0.8

Stock-Based Compensation (Numbe

Stock-Based Compensation (Number Of Shares And Related Grant Date Fair Value Of PSU) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant date per share fair value	$ 30.39
Risk-free interest rate	2.10%	2.10%	[1]
Expected life in years	7 years 6 months	6 years	[1]
Expected volatility (over expected life)	30.50%	35.10%	[1]
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	3.00%	3.90%	[1]
Performance Stock Unit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total shares base award	0.2	0.2		0.2
Grant date per share fair value	$ 42.22	$ 30.45		$ 27.60
Risk-free interest rate	1.10%	0.80%		0.40%
Expected life in years	3 years	3 years		3 years
Expected volatility (over expected life)	19.80%	25.90%		29.10%
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	2.90%	3.90%		4.20%
Award Year 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
TSR Performance Relative to the Peer Group (1%Best)				55.00%
Payout as a Percent of the Base Award				64.20%
Number of Shares Distributed				0.2
Award Year 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
TSR Performance Relative to the Peer Group (1%Best)		30.00%
Payout as a Percent of the Base Award		157.00%
Number of Shares Distributed		0.4
Award Year 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
TSR Performance Relative to the Peer Group (1%Best)	27.00%
Payout as a Percent of the Base Award	165.40%
Number of Shares Distributed	0.4
[1]	No options were granted in 2013

Stock-based Compensation (Sch93

Stock-based Compensation (Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Two-Year Performance Cycle) (Details) shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015shares
Two Year Performance Cycle Award Year Two Thousand Thirteen
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Two year Performance Cycle Payout As A Percent Of The Base Award	127.00%
Estimated number of shares	0
Two Year Performance Cycle Award Year Two Thousand Fourteen
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Two year Performance Cycle Payout As A Percent Of The Base Award	224.70%
Estimated number of shares	0

Stock-Based Compensation (Sch94

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Unit Information) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	1.9
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.5
Granted based on future conditions at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.4	[1]
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	(1.1)
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	(0.1)
Non-vested at December 31, 2012 at 3 authorization shares (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at January 1, 2012, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 18.40
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	44.73
Granted based on current service at 3 authorization shares, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	30.39
Vested at 1 authorization share, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	32.71
Forfeited - PSU, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	11.28
Non-vested at December 31, 2012 at 3 authorization shares, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 21.43
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	1.6
Fully vested stock units outstanding at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	3.9
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 64.5
Fully vested stock units outstanding at December 31, 2012, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 165.6
DSU
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	0
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.2
Granted based on future conditions at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0	[1]
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	(0.2)
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	0
Non-vested at December 31, 2012 at 3 authorization shares (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	0
ESUP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	0
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.2
Granted based on future conditions at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0	[1]
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	(0.2)
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	0
Non-vested at December 31, 2012 at 3 authorization shares (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	0
PSU
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	1.3	[1]
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0	[1]
Granted based on future conditions at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.3	[1]
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	(0.4)	[1]
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	(0.1)	[1]
Non-vested at December 31, 2012 at 3 authorization shares (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	1.1	[1]
RSU
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	0.3
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.1
Granted based on future conditions at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0	[1]
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	(0.2)
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	0
Non-vested at December 31, 2012 at 3 authorization shares (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	0.2
PGI
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	0.3	[2]
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0	[2]
Granted based on future conditions at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.1	[1]
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	(0.1)	[2]
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	0	[2]
Non-vested at December 31, 2012 at 3 authorization shares (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	0.3	[2]
[1]	PSU awards are presented at 175% (i.e., maximum) payout
[2]	PGI awards are presented at 250% (i.e., maximum) payout

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Units Converted To Common Stock) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Total intrinsic value of vested stock units converted to common stock	$ 27.7	$ 9.2	$ 7

Stock-Based Compensation (Unrec

Stock-Based Compensation (Unrecognized Cost Of Non-Vested Stock Options And Units) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized cost of non-vested stock	$ 0.2
Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years	7 months 17 days
Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized cost of non-vested stock	$ 7.6
Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years	10 months 24 days

Stock-Based Compensation (Disco

Stock-Based Compensation (Discount Stock Plan) (Details) - Discount Stock Plan shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Average 2015 purchase price per share (net of discount) | $ / shares	$ 38.16
2015 number of shares purchased by employees	0.2
Shares purchased since inception in 1982	22.7
Maximum shares under the plan	27

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)pension_planinvestment	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension benefit obligation, percentage		87.00%
Target allocation		100.00%	100.00%
Number of investments | investment		7
Expected employer contributions		$ 1.8
Settlements of benefit obligation	$ 35.7	35.7	$ 0	$ 0
Defined benefit plan, recognized net loss due to settlements	12.1	$ 12.1	0	0
Defined benefit plan, recognized net loss due to settlements, net of tax	$ 7.5
Number of union sponsored multiemployer plans | pension_plan		2
Multiemployer Plans, Plan Contributions		$ 0.8
Multiemployer pension plans, period contributions (less than $0.5m)		0.6	$ 0.6	$ 0.6
Withdrawal obligation		$ 23.1
Frozen Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Significant plans employing a liability driven investment strategy		55.00%
Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation		53.00%	53.00%
Equity securities | Frozen Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation		40.00%
Equity securities | Active Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation		75.00%
Bonds | Frozen Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation		60.00%
Bonds | Active Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation		25.00%

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Pension Obligations And Funded Status) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Oct. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Change in Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of period			$ 343	[1]	$ 287	[1]	$ 316.5
Service cost			4.3		3		3.2
Interest cost			12.6		12.9		11.9
Plan participants’ contributions			0.7		0.6		0.5
Actuarial loss (gain)			(17.4)		58.1		(30.3)
Benefits paid			(13.9)		(15.6)		(14.8)
Settlements		$ (35.7)	(35.7)		0		0
Foreign currency exchange rate changes			(3.3)		(3)		0
Benefit obligation, end of period (1)	[1]		290.3		343		287
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period			258.9		248		240.3
Actual return on plan assets			(1.7)		23.9		20
Employer contributions			1.8		4.1		1.9
Foreign currency exchange rate changes			(2.6)		(2.1)		0.1
Settlements			(35.7)		0		0
Fair value of plan assets, end of period			207.5		258.9		248
Net funded status			(82.8)		(84.1)		(39)
Funded status recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Other assets—sundry			1.3		0		1.4
Other current liabilities			(0.4)		(0.4)		(0.5)
Other long-term liabilities			$ (83.7)		$ (83.7)		$ (39.9)
[1]	The benefit obligation at December 31, 2015, decreased as compared to December 31, 2014, primarily due to the settlement of $35.7 of pension obligations through our voluntary one-time lump sum settlement program paid in 2015. The benefit obligation at December 31, 2014, increased as compared to December 31, 2013, primarily due to changes in mortality assumptions and a decrease in the discount rate.

Employee Benefit Plans (Summ100

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Accumulated And Projected Benefit Obligation Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Aggregated plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation	$ 274.7	$ 343	$ 230.3
Accumulated benefit obligation	271.5	338.5	228.7
Fair value of plan assets	190.8	258.9	190.2
Aggregated plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation	277.8	343	233.8
Fair value of plan assets	193.7	258.9	193.4
Accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans	$ 274.3	$ 338.5	$ 283.5

Employee Benefit Plans (Summ101

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Unfunded Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash surrender values	$ 2.3	$ 2.2	$ 2.1

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedul

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]
2015 Amortization	$ 5.2	$ 2.8	$ 6.4
Net loss (gain) (before tax)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), Beginning Balance	109.5
2015 Amortization	17.3
2015 Net Actuarial loss	(0.9)
2015 Foreign currency exchange rates change	1
Deferred income taxes change	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), Ending Balance	92.1	109.5
Deferred income taxes
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]
Deferred income taxes, beginning balance	(40.2)
2015 Amortization	0
2015 Net Actuarial loss	0
2015 Foreign currency exchange rates change	0
Deferred income taxes change	(6.2)
Deferred income taxes, ending balance	(34)	(40.2)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), beginning balance	69.3
2015 Amortization	17.3
2015 Net Actuarial loss	(0.9)
2015 Foreign currency exchange rates change	1
Deferred income taxes change	(6.2)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), ending balance	$ 58.1	$ 69.3

Employee Benefit Plans (Summ103

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Recognized In Net Periodic Pension Cost) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Net loss	$ 4.6

Employee Benefit Plans (Compone

Employee Benefit Plans (Components Of Net Pension (Expense) Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Service cost		$ (4.3)	$ (3)	$ (3.2)
Interest cost		(12.6)	(12.9)	(11.9)
Expected return on plan assets		16.5	15.9	15.2
Amortization of prior service cost		0	(0.3)	(0.2)
Recognized net actuarial loss		(5.2)	(2.8)	(6.4)
Settlements	$ (12.1)	(12.1)	0	0
Net pension (expense) income		$ (17.7)	$ (3.1)	$ (6.5)
Weighted average assumptions for pension costs:
Discount rate used in net pension costs		3.80%	4.60%	3.80%
Rate of compensation increase used in pension costs		3.50%	3.80%	3.80%
Expected return on plan assets		6.60%	6.70%	6.60%
Weighted average assumptions for benefit obligation:
Discount rate used in benefit obligation		4.10%	3.80%	4.60%
Rate of compensation increase used in benefit obligation		3.50%	3.50%	3.80%

Employee Benefit Plans (Sche105

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	$ 207.5	$ 258.9	$ 248	$ 240.3
Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	169.6	213
Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	37.9	45.9
Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Common Stock
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	37.9	45.9
Common Stock | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Common Stock | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	37.9	45.9
Common Stock | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Money market funds, cash and other
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	5.5	8.9
Money market funds, cash and other | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	5.5	8.9
Money market funds, cash and other | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Money market funds, cash and other | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Fixed income | Mutual and pooled funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	54	67.3
Fixed income | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	54	67.3
Fixed income | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Fixed income | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Equities | Mutual and pooled funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	110.1	136.8
Equities | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	110.1	136.8
Equities | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Equities | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	$ 0	$ 0

Employee Benefit Plans (Sche106

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Allocation Of Plan Assets) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset Category	100.00%	100.00%
Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset Category	53.00%	53.00%
Debt securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset Category	26.00%	26.00%
Stable value funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset Category	18.00%	18.00%
Other, including cash
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset Category	3.00%	3.00%

Employee Benefit Plans (Sche107

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Estimated Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
2,013	$ 15.9
2,014	16
2,015	15.8
2,016	15.8
2,017	16
2018-2022	$ 83.4

Employee Benefit Plans (Total E

Employee Benefit Plans (Total Expense From Continuing Operations For Defined Contribution Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined contribution plans	$ 6.8	$ 7.3	$ 6.4

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)	Aug. 14, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)tax_year	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance		$ 231,400,000	$ 200,000,000	$ 231,400,000
Tax benefits related to impact of Mexico tax law changes, the settlement of certain state and foreign audits and a non-taxable bargain purchase gain			11,300,000	13,900,000	$ 17,500,000
Accrual for China withholding taxes no longer permanently reinvested		11,200,000	6,900,000	11,200,000
Net excess tax benefits (costs) related to stock plan activity			15,400,000	10,100,000	4,600,000
Unrecognized tax benefits		28,200,000	22,100,000	28,200,000	32,900,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate			12,800,000
Settlements			$ 1,500,000	$ 600,000	$ 2,800,000
Resolution of tax audits that could reduce unrecognized tax benefits, time period (in years)			12 months
Expiration dates, time period			20 years
Maximum operating loss carryforward expiring annually			$ 10,000,000
Decrease in accrued income taxes			4,300,000
Cumulative undistributed earnings that are indefinitely reinvested			616,200,000
Resulting incremental taxes			$ 106,900,000
Canada
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Number of tax years under audit | tax_year			8
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss			$ 2,900,000
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Number of tax years under audit | tax_year			4
Direct Purchaser Class Action Cases
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Payments for Legal Settlements	$ 39,800,000	$ 4,000,000
Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation | Settled Litigation | Direct Purchaser Class Action Cases
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Payments for Legal Settlements			$ 82,000,000

Income Taxes (Components Of Ear

Income Taxes (Components Of Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

[1],[2]

Sep. 30, 2015

[3],[4]

Jun. 30, 2015

[4],[5]

Mar. 31, 2015

[6]

Dec. 31, 2014

[1],[2]

Sep. 30, 2014

[3],[4]

Jun. 30, 2014

[4],[5]

Mar. 31, 2014

[6]

Dec. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Domestic

$ 254.2

$ 142.1

$ 111.2

Foreign

195.6

153.4

126.4

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

$ 106.5

$ 132.3

$ 109

$ 102

$ 59

$ 66.5

$ 93.2

$ 76.8

$ 449.8

$ 295.5

$ 237.6

[1]

Fourth quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations include pretax charges of $22 for litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes the following pretax items: $27 litigation accruals and a $9 loss on the sale of the majority of our Store Fixtures unit. (Note B and Note T)

[2]

Second quarter 2014 Earnings from discontinued operations include pretax goodwill impairment charges of $108 associated with the Store Fixtures operation. (Note B and Note E)

[3]

Fourth quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include a $12 charge associated with a lump sum pension buyout and $4 litigation accruals (Note M and Note T)

[4]

Third quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations includes pretax charges of $32 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes pretax charges of $8 for litigation accruals. (Note T)

[5]

Second quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include charges of $2 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes $1 in litigation accruals (Note T)

[6]

First quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include impairment charges of $6 from our steel tubing operation. (Note C)

Income Taxes (Income Tax Expens

Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current
Federal	$ 63.1	$ 38.4	$ 59.8
State and local	7.6	3.3	5.9
Foreign	40	29.8	24.2
Current income tax expense, Total	110.7	71.5	89.9
Deferred
Federal	9.6	(6.1)	(26.4)
State and local	0.1	2.1	(1.8)
Foreign	1.4	2.8	(10.4)
Deferred income tax expense, Total	11.1	(1.2)	(38.6)
Income tax expense, Total	$ 121.8	$ 70.3	$ 51.3

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Incom

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations Percentage) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	1.60%	1.00%	1.40%
Tax effect of foreign operations	(5.80%)	(7.50%)	(8.60%)
Deferred tax on undistributed foreign earnings	(1.00%)	0.40%	(0.50%)
Change in valuation allowance	0.00%	0.20%	(1.40%)
Change in uncertain tax positions, net	(0.50%)	(0.60%)	(1.10%)
Domestic Production Activities Deduction	(1.20%)	(3.40%)	(2.00%)
Other permanent differences, net	(1.00%)	(0.70%)	(0.60%)
Other, net	0.00%	(0.60%)	(0.60%)
Effective tax rate	27.10%	23.80%	21.60%

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, January 1	$ 19.8	$ 24.4	$ 26.6
Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods	0.3	0.1	4.5
Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods	(0.5)	(2.4)	(1.5)
Gross increases—current period tax positions	1.3	1.3	1
Change due to exchange rate fluctuations	(1.3)	(1)	(0.4)
Settlements	(1.5)	(0.6)	(2.8)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(2.6)	(2)	(3)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31	15.5	19.8	24.4
Interest	6	7.6	7.6
Penalties	0.6	0.8	0.9
Total gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31	$ 22.1	$ 28.2	$ 32.9

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets Or Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	$ 226.6	$ 258.5
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	(205.3)	(195.7)
Valuation allowance	(26.6)	(27.1)
Total deferred taxes, Assets	200	231.4
Net deferred tax (liability) asset	(5.3)	35.7
Property, plant and equipment
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	6.9	13.6
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	(54.3)	(56.6)
Inventories
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	2.8	2.2
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	(26.5)	(14.1)
Accrued expenses
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	96.8	120.9
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	0	0
Net operating losses and other tax carryforwards
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	57.2	58.7
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	0	0
Pension cost and other post-retirement benefits
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	33.6	33.6
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	(0.9)	(0.8)
Subsidiary stock basis
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	2	0
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	0	0
Intangible assets
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	1.2	1.9
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	(107.3)	(102.1)
Derivative financial instruments
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	14	12.8
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	(1.7)	(1.9)
Tax on undistributed earnings
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	0	0
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	(6.9)	(11.2)
Uncertain tax positions
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	7.1	9.3
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	0	0
Other
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	5	5.5
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	$ (7.7)	$ (9)

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax A115

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets And (Liabilities) Included In Consolidated Balance Sheets)(Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Other current assets	$ 0	$ 42.3
Sundry	33.3	36.5
Other current liabilities	0	(1.3)
Deferred income taxes	(38.6)	(41.8)
Net deferred tax (liability) asset	$ (5.3)	$ 35.7

Other (Income) Expense (Compone

Other (Income) Expense (Components Of Other (Income) Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	$ (5.1)	$ (10.4)	$ (21)
Gain on sales of assets
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	(2.6)	(5.1)	(7.8)
Bargain purchase gain from acquisitions (see Note R)
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	0	0	(8.8)
Restructuring charges (see Note D)
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	1.6	0.9	2.1
Asset impairments (see Note C)
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	2.2	1.3	0.8
Currency (gain) loss
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	(2.1)	0.3	1.8
Royalty income
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	(0.9)	(1)	(1.4)
(Gain) loss from diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L)
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	0.3	(1.2)	(1.9)
Other income
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	$ (3.6)	$ (5.6)	$ (5.8)

Accumulated Other Comprehens117

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Changes In Each Component Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015	[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2015	[4],[5]	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014	[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2014	[4],[5]	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance beginning of period							$ (2.6)								$ 94.5		$ (2.6)	$ 94.5	$ 71
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax																	(101.5)	(120.4)	29.2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	17.2	7.5	11
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ 0	[1],[2]	$ (0.1)		$ 1.8		(0.5)	[6]	$ (24.6)	[1],[2]	$ (4.4)		$ (92.7)		(2.3)	[6]	1.2	(124)	13.4
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax																	(84.3)	(112.9)	40.2
Income tax effect																	(4.7)	15.6	(16.5)
Attributable to noncontrolling interest																	0.5	0.2	(0.2)
Balance end of period	(91.1)								(2.6)								(91.1)	(2.6)	94.5
Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	17.3	3.1	7.1
Interest expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	4.1	4	3.9
Net sales
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	(0.6)	0.4
Discontinued Operations
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax																	(3.6)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance beginning of period							86.8								158.3		86.8	158.3	163.5
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax																	(88.5)	(71.7)	(5)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	(3.6)	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax																	(92.1)	(71.7)	(5)
Income tax effect																	0	0	0
Attributable to noncontrolling interest																	0.5	0.2	(0.2)
Balance end of period	(4.8)								86.8								(4.8)	86.8	158.3
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Interest expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Net sales
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Discontinued Operations
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax																	(3.6)
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance beginning of period							(20.1)								(23.5)		(20.1)	(23.5)	(25.5)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax																	(13.1)	0.8	(1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	3.5	4.4	4.4
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax																	(9.6)	5.2	3.4
Income tax effect																	1.5	(1.8)	(1.4)
Attributable to noncontrolling interest																	0	0	0
Balance end of period	(28.2)								(20.1)								(28.2)	(20.1)	(23.5)
Cash Flow Hedges | Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	0	0	0.5
Cash Flow Hedges | Interest expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	4.1	4	3.9
Cash Flow Hedges | Net sales
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	(0.6)	0.4
Cash Flow Hedges | Discontinued Operations
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax																	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance beginning of period							$ (69.3)								$ (40.3)		(69.3)	(40.3)	(67)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax																	0.1	(49.5)	35.2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	17.3	3.1	6.6
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax																	17.4	(46.4)	41.8
Income tax effect																	(6.2)	17.4	(15.1)
Attributable to noncontrolling interest																	0	0	0
Balance end of period	$ (58.1)								$ (69.3)								(58.1)	(69.3)	(40.3)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	17.3	3.1	6.6
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Interest expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	0	0	$ 0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Net sales
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:																	0	$ 0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Discontinued Operations
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax																	$ 0
[1]	Fourth quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations include pretax charges of $22 for litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes the following pretax items: $27 litigation accruals and a $9 loss on the sale of the majority of our Store Fixtures unit. (Note B and Note T)
[2]	Second quarter 2014 Earnings from discontinued operations include pretax goodwill impairment charges of $108 associated with the Store Fixtures operation. (Note B and Note E)
[3]	Fourth quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include a $12 charge associated with a lump sum pension buyout and $4 litigation accruals (Note M and Note T)
[4]	Third quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations includes pretax charges of $32 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes pretax charges of $8 for litigation accruals. (Note T)
[5]	Second quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include charges of $2 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes $1 in litigation accruals (Note T)
[6]	First quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include impairment charges of $6 from our steel tubing operation. (Note C)

Fair Value (Narrative) (Details

Fair Value (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fixed rate debt carrying value	$ 750	$ 950
Fixed rate debt difference between carrying value and fair value	$ 13

Fair Value (Items Measured At F

Fair Value (Items Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets (see Note S)		$ 0.6	$ 2
Total assets		198.6	161.5
Derivative liabilities		14.8	2.7
Total liabilities		37	21.3
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets (see Note S)		0	0
Total assets		22	18.8
Derivative liabilities		0	0
Total liabilities		22.2	18.6
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets (see Note S)		0.6	2
Total assets		176.6	142.7
Derivative liabilities		14.8	2.7
Total liabilities		14.8	2.7
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets (see Note S)		0	0
Total assets		0	0
Derivative liabilities		0	0
Total liabilities		0	0
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		176	140.7
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		0	0
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		176	140.7
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		0	0
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (see Note L) | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	[1]	22	18.8
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (see Note L) | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	[1]	22	18.8
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (see Note L) | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	[1]	0	0
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (see Note L) | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	[1]	0	0
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (see Note L) | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities	[1]	22.2	18.6
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (see Note L) | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities	[1]	22.2	18.6
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (see Note L) | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities	[1]	0	0
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (see Note L) | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities	[1]	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Includes both current and long-term amounts combined.

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Detai

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)acquisition	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired		70.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent		30.00%
Number of Acquisitions | acquisition					2
Other Assets			$ 806.1	$ 829.4	$ 926.8	[1]
Additions for current year acquisitions			7.9	29.4
Bargain purchase gain			$ 0	0	8.8
European Private-Label Manufacturer [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		$ 0
Term of payment period (in years)		5 years
Contingent consideration, liability		$ 10
Tempur Sealy
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 0
Number of Acquisitions | acquisition	3
Other Assets	$ 0
Kintec Solution
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				0
Other Assets				$ 0
UK Based Business Related to Aerospace Tube Fabrication
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash purchase price paid for acquisition					11.7
Additions for current year acquisitions					6.1
Aerospace Tubing Manufacturer based in France
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash purchase price paid for acquisition					14.5
Bargain purchase gain					$ 8.8
[1]	As discussed in Note F, our internal management organization structure and all related internal reporting changed during 2015. We reassigned goodwill using a relative fair value approach and prior year amounts have been retrospectively adjusted.

Acquisitions (Estimated Fair Va

Acquisitions (Estimated Fair Values Of The Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 25.6	$ 60.8	$ 34.9
Goodwill (see Note E)	806.1	829.4	926.8	[1]
Less: Bargain purchase gain	0	0	8.8
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	3.7	7.9	12.7
Inventory	4.8	16.2	15
Property, plant and equipment	2.7	17.1	16.1
Goodwill (see Note E)	7.9	29.4	6.1
Other intangible assets (see Note E)	14.9	14.1	12.3
Other current and long-term assets	0.1	4	0.4
Current liabilities	11.4	14.1	19.5
Long-term liabilities	10.4	3.1	6.4
Additional consideration for prior years’ acquisitions	(1.2)	0	0
Fair value of net identifiable assets	11.1	71.5	36.7
Less: Bargain purchase gain	0	0	8.8
Less: Non-cash consideration	0	1.1	0
Net cash consideration	$ 11.1	$ 70.4	$ 27.9
[1]	As discussed in Note F, our internal management organization structure and all related internal reporting changed during 2015. We reassigned goodwill using a relative fair value approach and prior year amounts have been retrospectively adjusted.

Acquisitions (Purchase Price Al

Acquisitions (Purchase Price Allocations Related To Acquisitions) (Details) - acquisition	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions			2
Upholstered office furniture | Commercial Fixturing & Components
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions	1
Innersprings; Home furniture components; Geotextile products; Fabric converting for furniture and bedding; Foam carpet underlay | Residential Furnishings
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions		5
Tubing for the aerospace industry (2); Innerspring unit wire-forming machines; Geotextile products | Residential Furnishings and Specialized Products
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions			4

Derivative Financial Instrum123

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 12, 2012	Nov. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Interest rate cash flow hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of debt hedged	$ 200,000,000
Loss from forward starting interest rate swaps	42,700,000
3.40% Senior Notes due 2022 | Senior Notes
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate principal of Senior Notes	$ 300,000,000	$ 300
Senior Notes term	10 years
Interest rate on Senior Notes	3.40%
Cash Flow Hedging | Treasury Lock
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative amount			$ 50,000,000
Derivative interest rate (percent)			2.36%

Derivative Financial Instrum124

Derivative Financial Instruments (Derivative Financial Instruments At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	$ 0.6
Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative liabilities	12.2
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative liabilities	2.6
Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total cash flow hedges, Assets	0.3
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets		$ 2
Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total cash flow hedges, Liabilities	11.1
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities		1.3
Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total cash flow hedges, Liabilities	2.6	0.3
Fair Value Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | -Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese and Swiss subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	219.8
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | -Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	3.8	6.9
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | -Future EUR Sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK Subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount		6
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future USD Purchases of Canadian and European Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount		10.4
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future MXP Purchases of USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount		5.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future USD Purchases of Canadian, European and Korean Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	16.8
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future MXN Purchases of a USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	7.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future DKK Sales of Polish Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	15.6
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future EUR Sales of Chinese and Switzerland Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	13.6
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future Usd Sales Of Canadian and Chinese Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount		153.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | -Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese and Swiss subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | -Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0	0.5
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | -Future EUR Sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK Subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets		0.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | Future USD Purchases of Canadian and European Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets		0.9
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | Future MXP Purchases of USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets		0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | Future USD Purchases of Canadian, European and Korean Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | Future MXN Purchases of a USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | Future DKK Sales of Polish Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | Future EUR Sales of Chinese and Switzerland Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | Future Usd Sales Of Canadian and Chinese Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets		0.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | -Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese and Swiss subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	10.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | -Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.1	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | -Future EUR Sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK Subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities		0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Future USD Purchases of Canadian and European Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities		0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Future MXP Purchases of USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities		0.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Future USD Purchases of Canadian, European and Korean Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Future MXN Purchases of a USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.7
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Future DKK Sales of Polish Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Future EUR Sales of Chinese and Switzerland Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Future Usd Sales Of Canadian and Chinese Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities		1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | -Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese and Swiss subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	2.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | -Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | -Future EUR Sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK Subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities		0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future USD Purchases of Canadian and European Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities		0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future MXP Purchases of USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities		0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future USD sales of Canadian, European and Korean Subsidiaries [Member] [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future MXN Purchases of a USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future DKK Sales of Polish Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future EUR Sales of Chinese and Switzerland Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future Usd Sales Of Canadian and Chinese Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities		0.2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	8	18.5
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | DKK Intercompany Note Receivable On USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	1.7
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Usd Inter Company Note Receivable On Canadian Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	9
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0.1	2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | DKK Intercompany Note Receivable On USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | Usd Inter Company Note Receivable On Canadian Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.6	2.4
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.1	1.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | DKK Intercompany Note Receivable On USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Usd Inter Company Note Receivable On Canadian Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.5
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total cash flow hedges, Liabilities	0	$ 0.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | DKK Intercompany Note Receivable On USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Usd Inter Company Note Receivable On Canadian Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0.2
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative liabilities	0.5
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative liabilities	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	11
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Non-deliverable hedge on EUR exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	2.2
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Non-deliverable hedge on JPY exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	2.5
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Hedge of DKK cash on USD Subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	3
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Hedge of USD cash-Swiss and subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	8.3
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | Non-deliverable hedge on EUR exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | Non-deliverable hedge on JPY exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | Hedge of DKK cash on USD Subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	0.1
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | Hedge of USD cash-Swiss and subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	0.1
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	0.3
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Non-deliverable hedge on EUR exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	0.1
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Non-deliverable hedge on JPY exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	0.1
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Hedge of DKK cash on USD Subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Hedge of USD cash-Swiss and subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Non-deliverable hedge on EUR exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Non-deliverable hedge on JPY exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Hedge of DKK cash on USD Subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Hedge of USD cash-Swiss and subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instrum125

Derivative Financial Instruments (Gains (Losses) Of Hedging Activities Recorded In Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	$ 6	$ 6.2	$ 3.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other (income) expense, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	1.2	2.7	(3.2)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	9.8	8.9	(0.1)
Commodity cash flow hedges | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	0	0	0.4
Interest rate cash flow hedges | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	4.1	4	3.9
Currency cash flow hedges | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	(1.3)	(0.3)	0.1
Currency cash flow hedges | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	3.2	2.1	(1.5)
Currency cash flow hedges | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other (income) expense, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	0	0.4	0.2
Hedge of USD cash-Swiss and subsidiaries | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other (income) expense, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	(0.1)	0	0
Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other (income) expense, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	0.2	0	0
Non-deliverable hedge on JPY exposure to CNY | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other (income) expense, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	0.1	0	0
Non-deliverable hedge on EUR exposure to CNY | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other (income) expense, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	0.1	0	0
Hedge of EUR cash-Swiss, UK and USD subsidiaries | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other (income) expense, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	2.3	0	0
Discontinued Operations | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions

Dec. 16, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 15, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 04, 2015USD ($)

Sep. 04, 2014USD ($)assessment

Aug. 14, 2014USD ($)

Jul. 31, 2014USD ($)

Jul. 01, 2014USD ($)

Jun. 26, 2014USD ($)

Apr. 17, 2014USD ($)

Mar. 27, 2014USD ($)

Jul. 29, 2013patent

Jul. 03, 2013USD ($)

Jun. 21, 2013USD ($)

Feb. 01, 2013USD ($)

Dec. 18, 2012USD ($)

Dec. 17, 2012USD ($)

Nov. 29, 2012direct_purchaser_class_action_case

Oct. 04, 2012USD ($)

Jan. 24, 2012USD ($)patent

Dec. 30, 2011USD ($)Defendant

Dec. 22, 2011USD ($)

May. 23, 2011

Feb. 11, 2011patentclaim

Nov. 15, 2010

Apr. 16, 2009USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2013USD ($)judge

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)direct_purchaser_class_action_case

Dec. 31, 2012USD ($)

Jan. 24, 2015patent

Jun. 30, 2014class_action_case

Oct. 16, 2013direct_purchaser_class_action_case

Apr. 11, 2013direct_purchaser_class_action_caseclass_action_case

Feb. 28, 2011direct_purchaser_class_action_case

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued

$ 25

Direct Purchaser Class Action Cases

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number | direct_purchaser_class_action_case

3

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value

$ 39.8

Payments for Legal Settlements

$ 39.8

$ 4

Individual Direct Purchaser Cases

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number | direct_purchaser_class_action_case

34

Direct Purchaser and Indirect Purchaser Cases

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number | direct_purchaser_class_action_case

2

Antitrust Lawsuits Canada

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number | class_action_case

2

2

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value

$ 100

Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants | Defendant

13

Antitrust Canada Lawsuits Punitive Damages

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value

$ 10

Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value

$ 0

$ 2.9

$ 0.6

$ 1.4

$ 0.7

$ 1.5

$ 0.1

$ 0.4

$ 3.2

$ 1.2

$ 0.1

$ 1.8

$ 1.4

Loss Contingency, Value Added Tax, Alleged Improper Offset

$ 0

$ 0.1

$ 0.1

Brazilian Tax Credit Matters

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value

2.1

Patent Infringement Claim

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value

$ 16.2

Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value

$ 5

$ 5

Loss Contingency, Pre-Judgment Interest Requested

$ 0.7

Loss Contingency, Pre-Judgment Interest Awarded

$ 0.5

Pending Litigation [Member] | Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss

14

Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss, Interest and Attorney Fees

2

Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss, Offsetting Deposit Asset

10.3

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Increase (Decrease), Percentage

20.00%

Pending Litigation [Member] | Brazilian Tax Credit Matters

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Additional Assessments Issued, Number | assessment

5

Pending Litigation [Member] | Antitrust, Patent Infringement, And Other Matters [Member]

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss

$ 9

Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation | Pending Litigation [Member] | Individual Direct Purchaser Cases

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number | direct_purchaser_class_action_case

2

2

Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Scheduled for Trial, Number | direct_purchaser_class_action_case

1

Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation | Settled Litigation | Direct Purchaser Class Action Cases

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Factor of Damages Allegedly Suffered

300.00%

Payments for Legal Settlements

$ 82

Loss Contingency, Remaining Damages To Be Paid, Value

$ 35.8

Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation | Settled Litigation | Individual Direct Purchaser Cases

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Claims Settled and Dismissed, Number | direct_purchaser_class_action_case

32

Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation | Settled Litigation | Indirect Purchaser Class Action Cases [Member]

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Factor of Damages Allegedly Suffered

300.00%

Lacrosse Furniture Company v.s. Future Foam, Inc. [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | Direct Purchaser and Indirect Purchaser Cases

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number | direct_purchaser_class_action_case

1

Majestic Mattress Mfg. Ltd. v.s. Vitafoam Products [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | Antitrust Lawsuits Canada

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number | class_action_case

1

Trillium Project Management Ltd. v.s. Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | Antitrust Lawsuits Canada

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number | class_action_case

1

Imaginal Systematic, LLC v.s. Leggett and Platt, Incorporated [Member] | Judicial Ruling [Member] | Patent Infringement Claim

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Appeal Panel, Number of Judges | judge

3

Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number | patent

3

3

Loss Contingency, Patents Found Not Infringed, Number | patent

1

Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Examination Proceedings, Number | claim

3

Loss Contingency, Patents Found Infringed, Number | patent

1

Case No. CV12-05463 [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | Patent Infringement Claim

Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number | patent

3

Contingencies - Accrual for Pro

Contingencies - Accrual for Probable Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Litigation contingency accrual - Beginning of period					$ 83.9	$ 3.7
Cash payments					(82.2)	(12)
Litigation contingency accrual - End of period	$ 8.1		$ 83.9		8.1	83.9
Continuing Operations
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	$ 4	$ 2	22	$ 32	5.7	56.8
Discontinued Operations
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision		$ 1	$ 27	$ 8	$ 0.7	$ 35.4

Quarterly Summary Of Earning128

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings (Schedule Of Quarterly Summary Of Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015	[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2015		Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014	[6]	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 944.6	[1],[2]	$ 1,009.1		$ 997.3	[4],[5]	$ 966.2	[6]	$ 953.3	[1],[2]	$ 997.4	[3],[4]	$ 956.1	[4],[5]	$ 875.5		$ 3,917.2		$ 3,782.3		$ 3,477.2
Gross profit		233.6	[1],[2]	241.1		230.7	[4],[5]	217.8	[6]	203.8	[1],[2]	209.1	[3],[4]	200.7	[4],[5]	176.8		923.2		790.4		709.9
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes		106.5	[1],[2]	132.3		109	[4],[5]	102	[6]	59	[1],[2]	66.5	[3],[4]	93.2	[4],[5]	76.8		449.8		295.5		237.6
Earnings from continuing operations		81.8	[1],[2]	96.2		76.7	[4],[5]	73.3	[6]	46.2	[1],[2]	53.4	[3],[4]	69.6	[4],[5]	56		328		225.2		186.3
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		0	[1],[2]	(0.1)		1.8	[4],[5]	(0.5)	[6]	(24.6)	[1],[2]	(4.4)	[3],[4]	(92.7)	[4],[5]	(2.3)		1.2		(124)		13.4
Net earnings		81.8	[1],[2]	96.1		78.5	[4],[5]	72.8	[6]	21.6	[1],[2]	49	[3],[4]	(23.1)	[4],[5]	53.7		329.2		101.2		199.7
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		(1.3)	[1],[2]	(0.9)		(0.8)	[4],[5]	(1.1)	[6]	(1)	[1],[2]	(0.8)	[3],[4]	(0.8)	[4],[5]	(0.6)		(4.1)		(3.2)		(2.4)
Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders		$ 80.5	[1],[2]	$ 95.2		$ 77.7	[4],[5]	$ 71.7	[6]	$ 20.6	[1],[2]	$ 48.2	[3],[4]	$ (23.9)	[4],[5]	$ 53.1		$ 325.1		$ 98		$ 197.3
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders, Basic (in dollars per share)		$ 0.57	[1],[2]	$ 0.68		$ 0.54	[4],[5]	$ 0.51	[6]	$ 0.32	[1],[2]	$ 0.37	[3],[4]	$ 0.49	[4],[5]	$ 0.39		$ 2.30		$ 1.57		$ 1.27
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders, Diluted (in dollars per share)		0.57	[1],[2]	0.67		0.53	[4],[5]	0.50	[6]	0.32	[1],[2]	0.37	[3],[4]	0.48	[4],[5]	0.38		2.27		1.55		1.25
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders, Basic (in dollars per share)		0	[1],[2]	0		0.01	[4],[5]	0	[6]	(0.17)	[1],[2]	(0.03)	[3],[4]	(0.66)	[4],[5]	(0.02)		0.01		(0.88)		0.09
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders, Diluted (in dollars per share)		0	[1],[2]	0		0.01	[4],[5]	0	[6]	(0.17)	[1],[2]	(0.03)	[3],[4]	(0.65)	[4],[5]	(0.02)		0.01		(0.87)		0.09
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)		0.57	[1],[2]	0.68		0.55	[4],[5]	0.51	[6]	0.15	[1],[2]	0.34	[3],[4]	(0.17)	[4],[5]	0.37		2.31		0.69		1.36
Diluted (in dollars per share)		$ 0.57	[1],[2]	$ 0.67		$ 0.54	[4],[5]	$ 0.50	[6]	$ 0.14	[1],[2]	$ 0.34	[3],[4]	$ (0.17)	[4],[5]	$ 0.37		$ 2.28		$ 0.68		$ 1.34
Goodwill impairment								$ 4.1										$ 4.1	[7]	$ 108	[8]	$ 63
Settlements	$ 12.1																	12.1		0		0
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax										$ 9
Specialized Products:
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Net sales																		913.6		881.3		784
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Goodwill impairment																		0	[7]	0	[8]
Continuing Operations
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Goodwill impairment																		4.1		0		63
Loss Contingency Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)		$ 4				$ 2				22		$ 32						5.7		56.8
Settlements		$ 12
Continuing Operations | Specialized Products:
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Goodwill impairment								$ 6
Discontinued Operations
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Goodwill impairment																		0		108		0
Loss Contingency Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)						$ 1				$ 27		$ 8						0.7		35.4
Discontinued Operations | Commercial Fixturing & Components - Store Fixtures
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Goodwill impairment														$ 108				$ 0		$ 108		$ 0
[1]	Fourth quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations include pretax charges of $22 for litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes the following pretax items: $27 litigation accruals and a $9 loss on the sale of the majority of our Store Fixtures unit. (Note B and Note T)
[2]	Second quarter 2014 Earnings from discontinued operations include pretax goodwill impairment charges of $108 associated with the Store Fixtures operation. (Note B and Note E)
[3]	Fourth quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include a $12 charge associated with a lump sum pension buyout and $4 litigation accruals (Note M and Note T)
[4]	Third quarter 2014 Earnings from continuing operations includes pretax charges of $32 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes pretax charges of $8 for litigation accruals. (Note T)
[5]	Second quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include charges of $2 associated with litigation accruals. Discontinued operations includes $1 in litigation accruals (Note T)
[6]	First quarter 2015 Earnings from continuing operations include impairment charges of $6 from our steel tubing operation. (Note C)
[7]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Steel Tubing unit as outlined in Note C.
[8]	We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Store Fixtures unit as outlined in Note C.

Valuation And Qualifying Acc129

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for doubtful receivables
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period		$ 17.2	$ 17.6	$ 20.6
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses		2.6	4.9	6.1
Deductions	[1]	9.9	5.3	9.1
Balance at End of Period		9.9	17.2	17.6
Excess and obsolete inventory reserve, LIFO basis
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period		21.9	21.9	19.4
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses		9.8	10	11.8
Deductions		7	10	9.3
Balance at End of Period		24.7	21.9	21.9
Tax valuation allowance
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period		27.1	25.4	32.2
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses		(0.4)	1	(3.4)
Deductions		0.1	(0.7)	3.4
Balance at End of Period		$ 26.6	$ 27.1	$ 25.4
[1]	Uncollectible accounts charged off, net of recoveries.