Leggett & Platt (LEG) 10-K 22 Feb 18 2017 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 22, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
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, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	LEG
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		132,240,307
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 6,752,500,000

Consolidated Statements Of Oper

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 3,943.8	$ 3,749.9	$ 3,917.2
Cost of goods sold	3,075.9	2,850.7	2,994
Gross profit	867.9	899.2	923.2
Selling and administrative expenses	403.6	396.8	416.9
Amortization of intangibles	20.7	19.9	20.8
Impairments	4.9	4.1	6.3
Gain on sale of assets and businesses	(24.2)	(37.6)	(0.5)
Other (income) expense, net	(5)	(6)	(6.8)
Earnings from continuing operations before interest and income taxes	467.9	522	486.5
Interest expense	43.5	38.8	41.1
Interest income	7.6	3.9	4.4
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	432	487.1	449.8
Income taxes	138.4	120	121.8
Earnings from continuing operations	293.6	367.1	328
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(0.9)	19.1	1.2
Net earnings	292.7	386.2	329.2
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(0.1)	(0.4)	(4.1)
Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$ 292.6	$ 385.8	$ 325.1
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.16	$ 2.66	$ 2.30
Diluted (in dollars per share)	2.14	2.62	2.27
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)	(0.01)	0.14	0.01
Diluted (in dollars per share)	(0.01)	0.14	0.01
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)	2.15	2.80	2.31
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.13	$ 2.76	$ 2.28

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 292.7	$ 386.2	$ 329.2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, including acquisition of non-controlling interest	79.1	(33.9)	(92.1)
Cash flow hedges	6.3	10.4	(8.1)
Defined benefit pension plans	18.7	0.9	11.2
Other comprehensive income (loss)	104.1	(22.6)	(89)
Comprehensive income	396.8	363.6	240.2
Less: comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(0.1)	(0.3)	(3.6)
Comprehensive income attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc.	$ 396.7	$ 363.3	$ 236.6

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 526.1	$ 281.9
Trade receivables, net	522.3	450.8
Other receivables, net	72.8	35.8
Total receivables, net	595.1	486.6
Inventories
Finished goods	285.6	255.7
Work in process	53	52.6
Raw materials and supplies	283.4	245.1
LIFO reserve	(50.9)	(33.8)
Total inventories, net	571.1	519.6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	74.2	36.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,766.5	1,324.9
Total current assets
Machinery and equipment	1,210.6	1,133.8
Buildings and other	626	559.4
Land	40.6	37.7
Total property, plant and equipment	1,877.2	1,730.9
Less accumulated depreciation	1,213.3	1,165.4
Net property, plant and equipment	663.9	565.5
Other Assets
Goodwill	822.2	791.3
Other intangibles, net	169.1	164.9
Sundry	129.1	137.5
Total other assets	1,120.4	1,093.7
TOTAL ASSETS	3,550.8	2,984.1
Current Liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt	153.8	3.6
Accounts payable	430.3	351.1
Accrued expenses	303.4	257.7
Other current liabilities	88.7	94.2
Total current liabilities	976.2	706.6
Long-term Liabilities
Long-term debt	1,097.9	956.2
Other long-term liabilities	202.9	173
Other long-term liabilities	83	54.3
Total long-term liabilities	1,383.8	1,183.5
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	514.7	506.2
Retained earnings	2,511.3	2,410.5
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(9.5)	(113.6)
Less treasury stock—at cost (66.9 and 65.3 shares at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively)	(1,828.3)	(1,713.5)
Total Leggett & Platt, Inc. equity	1,190.2	1,091.6
Noncontrolling interest	0.6	2.4
Total equity	1,190.8	1,094
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 3,550.8	$ 2,984.1

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
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	66,900,000	65,300,000

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Activities
Net earnings	$ 292.7	$ 386.2	$ 329.2
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	95.3	86.8	83.5
Amortization of intangibles and debt issuance costs	30.6	28.6	29.7
Long-lived asset impairments	3.6	0.4	2.4
Goodwill impairment	1.3	3.7	4.1
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	0.8	1.6	2.6
Writedown of inventories	4.9	8.9	9.8
Net gain from sales of assets and businesses	(24.4)	(38.5)	(3.7)
Deemed repatriation tax payable	67.3	0	0
Deferred income tax expense	16.6	17.6	24.1
Stock-based compensation	36.6	37.1	45.2
Tax benefits from stock-based compensation payments	0	0	(15.7)
Pension expense (benefit), net of contributions	7.1	(2.2)	15.6
Other, net	(8.5)	7.3	3.1
Increases/decreases in, excluding effects from acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts and other receivables	(40.6)	3.4	(16.4)
Inventories	(48.1)	(33.3)	(49.1)
Other current assets	(36.8)	(2.1)	(0.4)
Accounts payable	58.8	50.8	(54.3)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(13.5)	(3.7)	(50.6)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	443.7	552.6	359.1
Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(159.4)	(124)	(103.2)
Purchases of companies, net of cash acquired	(39.1)	(29.5)	(11.1)
Proceeds from sales of assets and businesses	45.2	86.1	51.4
Advance of non-trade note receivable	0	24.6	0
Other, net	(11.7)	(10)	(6.7)
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities	(165)	(102)	(69.6)
Financing Activities
Additions to long-term debt	493.4	0.4	0.4
Payments on long-term debt	(9.2)	(5.4)	(205)
Change in commercial paper and short-term debt	(202.7)	11.5	201.3
Dividends paid	(185.6)	(177.4)	(171.6)
Issuances of common stock	2.6	4.9	8.3
Purchases of common stock	(157.6)	(198)	(191.5)
Purchase of remaining interest in noncontrolling interest	(2.6)	(35.2)	0
Tax benefits from stock-based compensation payments	0	0	15.7
Other, net	(2.8)	(3)	(6.8)
Net Cash Used for Financing Activities	(64.5)	(402.2)	(349.2)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	30	(19.7)	(19.9)
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	244.2	28.7	(79.6)
Cash and Cash Equivalents—Beginning of Year	281.9	253.2	332.8
Cash and Cash Equivalents—End of Year	526.1	281.9	253.2
Supplemental Information
Interest paid (net of amounts capitalized)	40.1	37.5	43.6
Income taxes paid	90.6	112.3	91.6
Common stock issued for acquired companies	11.8	0	0
Property, plant and equipment acquired through capital leases	2.4	4.7	1.6
Capital expenditures in accounts payable	$ 6.7	$ 5.1	$ 2.5

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, 2014		$ 1,154.9	$ 2	$ 502.4	$ 2,061.3	$ (2.6)	$ (1,416.6)	$ 8.4
Balance, beginning 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-based compensation, 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)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings		386.2			386.2
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		(0.4)			(0.4)			0.4
Dividends declared	[1]	(179.4)		5.1	(184.5)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		(1.6)						(1.6)
Treasury stock purchased		(210.9)					$ (210.9)
Treasury stock purchased, shares							(4.5)
Treasury stock issued		36		(25.4)			$ 61.4
Treasury stock issued, shares							2.4
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(34.9)				(34.8)		(0.1)
Cash flow hedges, net of tax		10.4				10.4
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax		0.9				0.9
Stock-based compensation, net of tax		24.9		24.9
Purchase of remaining interest in non-controlling interest		(35.3)		(27.9)		1		(8.4)
Balance, end of period (Restatement Adjustment [Member])		1,095.1	$ 2	506.2	2,411.6	(113.6)	$ (1,713.5)	2.4
Balance, end of period at Dec. 31, 2016		1,094	$ 2	506.2	2,410.5	(113.6)	$ (1,713.5)	2.4
Balance, end of period, shares (Restatement Adjustment [Member])			198.8				(65.3)
Balance, end of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2016			198.8				(65.3)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings		292.7			292.7
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		(0.1)			(0.1)			0.1
Dividends declared		(187.7)		5.2	(192.9)
Treasury stock purchased		(162.1)					$ (162.1)
Treasury stock purchased, shares							(3.3)
Treasury stock issued		31.2		(16.1)			$ 47.3
Treasury stock issued, shares							1.7
Foreign currency translation adjustments		78.7				78.7		0
Cash flow hedges, net of tax		6.3				6.3
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax		18.7				18.7
Stock-based compensation, net of tax		20		20
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest		0.5		0		0		0.5
Purchase of remaining interest in non-controlling interest		(2.6)		(0.6)		0.4		(2.4)
Balance, end of period at Dec. 31, 2017		$ 1,190.8	$ 2	$ 514.7	$ 2,511.3	$ (9.5)	$ (1,828.3)	$ 0.6
Balance, end of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2017			198.8				(66.9)
[1]	Cash dividends declared (per share: 2017—$1.42; 2016—$1.34; 2015—$1.26)

Consolidated Statement Of Chan8

Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared, per share	$ 1.42	$ 1.34	$ 1.26

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 accrual and disclosure of loss contingencies. 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 or to support other business opportunities. 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 against the allowance when it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. INVENTORIES: All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. 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, 2017, 2016 and 2015. 2017 2016 2015 Balance, beginning of year $ 33.8 $ 22.6 $ 73.0 LIFO expense (benefit) 18.6 10.5 (46.4 ) Allocated to divested businesses (1.5 ) .7 (4.0 ) Balance, end of year $ 50.9 $ 33.8 $ 22.6 DIVESTITURES: Significant accounting policies associated with a decision to dispose of a business are discussed below: Discontinued Operations —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, or is disposed of by sale or otherwise. 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. LOSS CONTINGENCIES: Loss contingencies 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. If no outcome is more likely, we accrue at the minimum amount of the range. Any insurance recovery is recorded separately if it is determined that a recovery is probable. Legal fees are accrued when incurred. 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. Our nine reporting units are the business groups one level below the operating segment level for which discrete financial information is available. The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. If after such an assessment, with regard to each reporting unit, we conclude that the goodwill of a reporting unit is not impaired, then no further action is required (commonly referred to as the Step Zero Analysis approach). For those reporting units where a significant change or event occurs, and where potential impairment indicators exist (based on the Step Zero Analysis approach), recoverability of goodwill is then evaluated using a two-step process. The first step involves a comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit 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 reporting unit. If the carrying value of the goodwill of a reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. 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 the historical earnings for the past two years. The enterprise value is based upon current market capitalization and includes a 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. 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 or workforce reductions. 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 E . 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 or to support other business opportunities. 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, 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 foreign currency and interest rates. 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 2017 presentation. These were primarily a result of changes in our management organizational structure and related internal reporting (See Note E - Segment Information ). NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE: The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regularly issues updates to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification that are communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards Update (ASU). Below is a summary of the ASUs, effective for current or future periods, most relevant to our financial statements: Adopted in 2017: • ASU 2016-16 "Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Asset Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory": Eliminates deferral of the tax effects of all intra-entity asset sales other than inventory, resulting in tax expense being recorded on the sale of the asset in the seller's tax jurisdiction when the sale occurs, even though the pretax effects of the transaction are eliminated in consolidation. Any deferred tax asset arising in the buyer's jurisdiction is also recognized at the time of sale. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2017. The modified retrospective approach was required, and as a result, we recorded a $1.1 increase to beginning retained earnings on January 1, 2017. Adoption of this new guidance did not materially impact our 2017 Consolidated Statements of Operations. To be adopted in future years: • ASU 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606): Supersedes most of the existing authoritative literature for revenue recognition and prescribes a five-step model for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. This standard was issued in 2015 and was subsequently amended several times in 2016. We will adopt the standard effective January 1, 2018. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to materially impact our future statements of operations, total assets, or cash flows. We will transition to the new standard using the modified retrospective method. Under the modified retrospective method, there will be an adjustment to our January 1, 2018, equity for the cumulative effect of existing contracts. 2017 and earlier years will be presented under legacy GAAP. 2018 will be presented under the new standard for existing and new contracts. The footnotes will disclose existing and new contracts under both the new standard and legacy GAAP. We disclosed in our September 30, 2017 Form 10-Q that we identified certain contracts containing provisions that will require the recognition of revenue over time. These contracts were for the production of a highly customized good with no alternative use where we had a contractual right to payment (including a normal profit) for goods in a finished goods status in the event of contract termination. In finalizing our interpretation of Topic 606 and a deeper analysis of the termination provisions of these contracts, we have concluded that most of our contracts will not meet the criteria to recognize revenue over time. We have subsequently concluded that the contract duration begins at the point we begin manufacturing. At the work-in-process stage, our contract provisions only provide for a reimbursement of costs. Based on these conclusions, we would lack the contractual right to a payment that includes a normal profit throughout the duration of the contract. Thus, Topic 606 would require revenue to be recognized at the point where the customer obtains control of the goods in most of our contractual arrangements. We have concluded that our customer obtains control of a good when it has the ability to direct the use of the good, obtain substantially all the remaining benefits of that good, or obtain the right to deploy or restrict another entity from deploying the good. We believe this control transfer will occur upon shipment from our facility or upon delivery to our customer’s facility and will depend on the terms of the contract. We do not believe our control transfer conclusion will have a material impact on our income statement when compared to legacy GAAP. During the fourth quarter, we concluded our tooling arrangements with our customers are not part of ongoing major or central operations and therefore, do not transfer a good or service to our customers. In these tooling arrangements, we enter into a contract to produce or obtain tooling to be used in production of that customer’s goods, and that customer agrees to reimburse us for the costs of that tooling. We believe that our tooling arrangements are activities to fulfill our performance obligations to our customers. Under prior accounting standards for the recognition of revenue, we recorded an immaterial amount of revenue related to these reimbursements. Upon adoption of Topic 606, we will account for these tooling costs and reimbursements on a net basis and recognize no revenue related to tooling reimbursements. This change will not materially impact our revenues, cost of sales, net earnings, or our total assets. • ASU 2016-02 “Leases” (Topic 842): Requires that a lessee recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for most lease arrangements. This ASU will be effective January 1, 2019. We have assembled a cross-functional implementation team and are assessing all potential impacts of the standard. We believe our assets and liabilities will increase for the adoption of this ASU through the recording of these right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities. We continue to evaluate its impact on our statements of operations and cash flows. • ASU 2017-12 “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities”: This ASU is intended to simplify and clarify the accounting and disclosure requirements for hedging activities by more closely aligning the results of cash flow and fair value hedge accounting with the risk management activities of an entity. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect of the ASU on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. • ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment": This ASU simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under this ASU, the annual goodwill impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value up to the total amount of goodwill for the reporting unit. This ASU will be effective January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating this guidance, and do not expect it to materially impact our future financial statements. • ASU 2018-02, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income”: This ASU provides financial statement preparers with an option to reclassify stranded tax effects within accumulated other comprehensive income in each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is recorded. The ASU will be effective for us January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the amendments should be applied in either the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the change in federal corporate income tax rate in the TCJA is recognized. We are currently evaluating this guidance. • ASUs 2016-13 “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses” (Topic 326) and 2016-15 “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force)” are currently being evaluated; however, we do not expect these updates to materially impact 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, 2017
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations, Assets Held for Sale, and Other Divestitures Discontinued Operations The table below includes activity related to discontinued operations for the years presented: Year Ended 2017 2016 2015 Trade sales: Furniture Products - Store Fixtures (1) $ — $ — $ 19.4 Earnings (loss): Furniture Products - Store Fixtures (1) $ — $ .7 $ 3.4 Subsequent activity related to divestitures completed prior to 2015 (2) (1.4 ) 29.4 (1.5 ) Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes (EBIT) (1.4 ) 30.1 1.9 Income tax (expense) benefit (3) .5 (11.0 ) (.7 ) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (.9 ) $ 19.1 $ 1.2 (1) During the fourth quarter of 2014, we divested the majority of our Store Fixtures reporting unit, which was previously part of the Furniture Products segment. We sold the final Store Fixtures business in the fourth quarter of 2015. Total consideration for these businesses was approximately $72.0 during this time period. No significant gains or losses were realized on the sale of these businesses. (2) Activity is primarily related to two unrelated litigation settlements associated with our former Prime Foam Products unit. This unit was sold in March 2007 and was previously part of the Residential Products segment. During 2016, we received proceeds from an antitrust litigation settlement of approximately $38.0 ( $25.0 after-tax) of which $31.4 ( $19.8 after-tax) is associated with this unit. Additionally, during 2017 we settled a final antitrust litigation for a cash payment that was not material to the company and was not materially different from the amount previously accrued for the claim. (3) The 2016 tax expense is primarily related to the antitrust litigation settlement. Other Divestitures The following businesses were divested during the periods presented, but did not meet the discontinued operations criteria. Date Year Ended Divested 2017 2016 2015 Trade Sales: Residential Products: Machinery operation Fourth quarter 2016 $ — $ 3.1 $ 3.7 Industrial Products: Wire operations Second and fourth quarters 2016 — 38.0 69.4 Steel Tubing business unit Fourth quarter 2015 — — 88.9 Specialized Products: Commercial Vehicle Products (CVP) operation Third quarter 2017 25.1 59.7 58.8 CVP operation Second quarter 2016 — 15.3 27.5 CVP operation Fourth quarter 2015 — — 9.3 Total Trade Sales $ 25.1 $ 116.1 $ 257.6 EBIT: Residential Products: Machinery operation Fourth quarter 2016 $ — $ (.3 ) $ .1 Industrial Products: Wire operations Second and fourth quarters 2016 — 1.8 3.0 Steel Tubing business unit Fourth quarter 2015 — — .2 Specialized Products: CVP operation Third quarter 2017 (2.3 ) 3.1 (.1 ) CVP operation Second quarter 2016 — 2.8 3.9 CVP operation Fourth quarter 2015 — — (.6 ) Total EBIT $ (2.3 ) $ 7.4 $ 6.5 The amounts discussed below are not included in the operating results presented in the above table. In 2017, we realized a pretax loss of $3.3 related to the sale of our remaining CVP operation. We also completed the sale of real estate associated with this operation, realizing a pretax gain of $23.4 . In 2016, we realized gains of $21.2 and $11.2 related to the sale of the wire operations and a CVP operation, respectively. No other material gains or losses were realized on the sale of other businesses.

Impairment Charges

Impairment Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Impairment Charges	Impairment Charges Pretax impact of impairment charges is summarized in the following table. The Statements of Operations reflect the following: Goodwill and other long-lived asset impairments are reported in "Impairments"; discontinued operations are reported in “Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.” Year Ended 2017 2016 2015 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 Products $ — $ — $ — $ — $ .4 $ .4 $ — $ .7 $ .7 Industrial Products: Wire operation 1.3 3.3 4.6 — — — — — — Steel Tubing — — — — — — 4.1 1.4 5.5 Other — .3 .3 — — — — — — Specialized Products - CVP — — — 3.7 — 3.7 — .1 .1 Total continuing operations 1.3 3.6 4.9 3.7 .4 4.1 4.1 2.2 6.3 Discontinued operations — — — — — — — .2 .2 Total impairment charges $ 1.3 $ 3.6 $ 4.9 $ 3.7 $ .4 $ 4.1 $ 4.1 $ 2.4 $ 6.5 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 As discussed in Note A , goodwill is required to be tested for impairment at the reporting unit level 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. 2017 Goodwill Impairment Review The 2017 annual goodwill impairment review indicated no goodwill impairments. We performed a Step Zero Analysis for our annual goodwill review for each of our reporting units and we considered i) the excess in fair value of the reporting unit over its carrying amount from the most recent quantitative analysis, ii) macroeconomic conditions, iii) industry and market trends, and iv) overall financial performance. We concluded that it was more likely than not that the fair value of all reporting units, except for two, exceeded their carrying values. Because sales and profits for two reporting units were less than expected, we performed a quantitative analysis for our Work Furniture and Aerospace reporting units under the two-step model. These reporting units were determined to have fair values in excess of their carrying amounts of at least 75% . Goodwill associated with these two reporting units was $157.4 at December 31, 2017. During the third quarter of 2017, a wire operation within the Industrial Products segment reached held-for-sale status. Because fair value less costs to sell had fallen below the carrying amount, we fully impaired $1.3 of goodwill and $3.3 of other long-lived assets. 2016 Goodwill Impairment Review Because all reporting unit fair values exceeded their respective carrying values (fair value over carrying value divided by carrying value) by a range of 115% to 600% during the 2015 testing (performed on a quantitative basis for all reporting units), we performed a qualitative assessment (Step Zero Analysis) for our annual goodwill impairment review in the second quarter of 2016. Among other things, we considered i) the excess in fair value of the reporting unit over its carrying amount from the most recent quantitative analysis, ii) macroeconomic conditions, iii) industry and market trends, and iv) overall financial performance. Based on the Step Zero Analysis we concluded that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting units exceeded their carrying amount, except for our CVP reporting unit. With regard to our CVP reporting unit, in the second quarter of 2016 we sold one of our two remaining businesses. Additionally, real estate associated with the remaining CVP business reached held-for-sale status during the second quarter of 2016. As a result of these two events, the fair value of the CVP reporting unit (consisting of one remaining business) had fallen below its carrying amount, and we fully impaired the remaining $3.7 of goodwill for this reporting unit. 2015 Goodwill Impairment Review The 2015 goodwill impairment review indicated no goodwill impairments. 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 $4.1 of goodwill and $1.4 of other long-lived assets. 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. Fair Value over Carrying Value divided by Carrying 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 Less than 100% $ — — % — % — % 101% - 300% 588.7 .6% - 7.0% 3.0 % 8.0% - 12.5% 301% - 600% 217.4 3.1% - 10.9% 3.0 % 8.0% - 9.0% $ 806.1 .6% - 10.9% 3.0 % 8.0% - 12.5%

Goodwill And Other Intangible A

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 Products Industrial Products Furniture Products Specialized Products Total Net goodwill as of January 1, 2016 $ 351.2 $ 76.7 $ 190.0 $ 188.2 $ 806.1 Additions for current year acquisitions 4.9 — — 3.8 8.7 Adjustments to prior year acquisitions — — .1 — .1 Reductions for sale of business (.1 ) (4.3 ) — (8.8 ) (13.2 ) Impairment charge (1) — — — (3.7 ) (3.7 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (3.2 ) (.5 ) (2.2 ) (.8 ) (6.7 ) Net goodwill as of December 31, 2016 352.8 71.9 187.9 178.7 791.3 Additions for current year acquisitions 7.6 — 3.9 — 11.5 Adjustments to prior year acquisitions .8 — — — .8 Impairment charge (2) — (1.3 ) — — (1.3 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment 7.0 .2 4.4 8.3 19.9 Net goodwill as of December 31, 2017 $ 368.2 $ 70.8 $ 196.2 $ 187.0 $ 822.2 Net goodwill as of December 31, 2017 is comprised of: Gross goodwill $ 368.2 $ 76.2 $ 446.8 $ 253.7 $ 1,144.9 Accumulated impairment losses — (5.4 ) (250.6 ) (66.7 ) (322.7 ) Net goodwill as of December 31, 2017 $ 368.2 $ 70.8 $ 196.2 $ 187.0 $ 822.2 (1) We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Commercial Vehicle Products unit as outlined in Note C . (2) We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to a wire operation as outlined in Note C . The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization by intangible asset class and intangible assets acquired during the period presented included in "Other intangibles" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows: Debt Issuance Costs Patents and Trademarks Non-compete Agreements Customer- Related Intangibles Supply Agreements and Other Total 2017 Gross carrying amount $ 3.7 $ 65.3 $ 14.2 $ 210.1 $ 27.5 $ 320.8 Accumulated amortization 1.9 30.9 6.7 96.9 15.3 151.7 Net other intangibles as of December 31, 2017 $ 1.8 $ 34.4 $ 7.5 $ 113.2 $ 12.2 $ 169.1 Acquired during 2017: Acquired related to business acquisitions $ — $ 8.7 $ .4 $ 11.2 $ — $ 20.3 Acquired outside business acquisitions .6 1.4 — .2 4.5 6.7 Total acquired in 2017 $ .6 $ 10.1 $ .4 $ 11.4 $ 4.5 $ 27.0 Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in 2017 5.0 2.7 6.9 16.4 3.0 8.6 2016 Gross carrying amount $ 3.1 $ 58.0 $ 13.9 $ 200.9 $ 26.0 $ 301.9 Accumulated amortization 1.6 30.8 4.4 87.9 12.3 137.0 Net other intangibles as of December 31, 2016 $ 1.5 $ 27.2 $ 9.5 $ 113.0 $ 13.7 $ 164.9 Acquired during 2016: Acquired related to business acquisitions $ — $ 1.9 $ 2.8 $ 7.6 $ — $ 12.3 Acquired outside business acquisitions .9 2.4 — — 2.1 5.4 Total acquired in 2016 $ .9 $ 4.3 $ 2.8 $ 7.6 $ 2.1 $ 17.7 Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in 2016 5.0 9.6 5.2 12.0 3.5 9.0 Estimated amortization expense for items included in our December 31, 2017 balance sheet in each of the next five years is as follows: Year ended December 31 2018 $ 23.0 2019 21.0 2020 19.0 2021 13.0 2022 12.0

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information Our reportable segments are the same as our operating segments, which also correspond with our management structure. In conjunction with a change in executive officers, our management structure and all related internal reporting changed as of January 1, 2017. As a result, the composition of our four segments also changed to reflect the new structure. The new structure is largely the same as prior years except the Home Furniture Group moved from Residential Products to Furniture Products (formerly Commercial Products) and the Machinery Group moved from Specialized Products to Residential Products. In addition, the changes in LIFO reserve are now recognized within the segments to which they relate (primarily Industrial Products). Previously segment EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) reflected the FIFO basis of accounting for certain inventories and an adjustment to the LIFO basis for these inventories was made at the consolidated financial statement level. These changes were retrospectively applied to all prior periods presented. The methods and assumptions that we use in estimating our LIFO reserve did not change (See Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ). We have four operating segments that supply a wide range of products: • Residential Products: This segment supplies a variety of components and machinery used by bedding manufacturers in the production and assembly of their finished products. We also produce or distribute carpet cushion, fabric, and geo components. • Industrial Products: These operations primarily supply steel rod and drawn steel wire to our other operations and to external customers. This wire is used to make bedding, mechanical springs, and many other end products. • Furniture Products: Operations in this segment supply a wide range of components for residential and work furniture manufacturers, as well as select lines of private-label finished furniture, adjustable bed bases, fashion beds, and bed frames. • Specialized Products: From this segment we supply lumbar support systems, seat suspension systems, motors and actuators, and control cables used by automotive manufacturers. We also produce and distribute tubing and tube assemblies for the aerospace industry. Each reportable segment has an executive vice president that reports to the chief executive officer, who is the chief operating decision maker (CODM). The operating results and financial information reported through the segment structure are regularly reviewed and used by the CODM 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. 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 or other appropriate metrics. 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 Trade Sales Inter- Segment Sales Total Segment Sales EBIT 2017 Residential Products $ 1,620.2 $ 18.6 $ 1,638.8 $ 184.0 Industrial Products 291.7 253.9 545.6 21.0 Furniture Products 1,096.4 16.8 1,113.2 81.5 Specialized Products 935.5 7.1 942.6 195.6 Intersegment eliminations and other (1) (14.2 ) $ 3,943.8 $ 296.4 $ 4,240.2 $ 467.9 2016 Residential Products $ 1,571.4 $ 17.2 $ 1,588.6 $ 167.5 Industrial Products 289.4 293.1 582.5 65.3 Furniture Products 989.3 59.3 1,048.6 106.6 Specialized Products 899.8 6.5 906.3 181.4 Intersegment eliminations and other 1.2 $ 3,749.9 $ 376.1 $ 4,126.0 $ 522.0 2015 Residential Products $ 1,666.1 $ 21.9 $ 1,688.0 $ 154.7 Industrial Products 427.6 349.0 776.6 76.8 Furniture Products 982.7 89.1 1,071.8 118.1 Specialized Products 840.8 6.4 847.2 150.2 Intersegment eliminations and other (1) (13.3 ) $ 3,917.2 $ 466.4 $ 4,383.6 $ 486.5 (1) Intersegment eliminations and other includes $15.3 and $12.1 of pension settlements in years ended December 31, 2017 and 2015, respectively (See Note L ). 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 2017 Residential Products $ 554.6 $ 60.5 $ 33.6 $ 45.8 Industrial Products 150.0 14.3 — 10.2 Furniture Products 245.7 20.2 14.3 16.2 Specialized Products 271.7 51.7 — 31.2 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 557.0 — — — Unallocated assets and other (1) 1,693.1 12.7 — 22.5 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet 78.7 — — — $ 3,550.8 $ 159.4 $ 47.9 $ 125.9 2016 Residential Products $ 527.2 $ 32.4 $ 11.2 $ 42.9 Industrial Products 147.4 10.1 — 11.8 Furniture Products 219.4 16.6 — 14.4 Specialized Products 248.7 42.2 13.7 29.7 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 495.9 — — — Unallocated assets and other (1) 1,378.5 22.7 — 16.6 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet (33.0 ) — — — $ 2,984.1 $ 124.0 $ 24.9 $ 115.4 2015 Residential Products $ 548.2 $ 36.1 $ .2 $ 42.5 Industrial Products 186.7 12.5 — 14.2 Furniture Products 212.0 13.9 25.4 13.7 Specialized Products 230.1 31.1 — 28.2 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 516.6 — — — Unallocated assets and other (1) 1,393.3 9.6 — 14.6 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet (123.2 ) — — — $ 2,963.7 $ 103.2 $ 25.6 $ 113.2 (1) Unallocated assets consist primarily of goodwill, other intangibles, cash, businesses sold and deferred tax assets. Unallocated depreciation and amortization consists primarily of depreciation of non-operating assets and amortization of debt issue costs. Revenues from trade customers, by product line, are as follows: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Residential Products Bedding group $ 837.2 $ 831.8 $ 918.3 Fabric & Carpet Cushion group 720.1 666.8 675.0 Machinery group 62.9 72.8 72.8 1,620.2 1,571.4 1,666.1 Industrial Products Wire group (1) 291.7 289.4 338.6 Steel Tubing group (1) — — 89.0 291.7 289.4 427.6 Furniture Products Consumer Products group 413.3 327.2 305.6 Home Furniture group 410.2 413.3 442.9 Work Furniture group 272.9 248.8 234.2 1,096.4 989.3 982.7 Specialized Products Automotive group 772.5 695.0 621.9 Aerospace Products group 137.9 129.7 123.2 Commercial Vehicle Products group (1) 25.1 75.1 95.7 935.5 899.8 840.8 $ 3,943.8 $ 3,749.9 $ 3,917.2 (1) Our two remaining CVP operations were sold in 2017 and 2016. Certain operations in the Wire group were sold in 2016. The Steel Tubing group was sold in 2015. See Note B . Trade sales and tangible long-lived assets are presented below, based on the geography of manufacture. Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Trade sales Foreign sales Europe $ 475.3 $ 445.2 $ 426.8 China 481.6 420.0 392.0 Canada 265.1 215.1 203.1 Mexico 148.5 132.8 117.3 Other 85.5 69.4 74.3 Total foreign sales 1,456.0 1,282.5 1,213.5 United States 2,487.8 2,467.4 2,703.7 Total trade sales $ 3,943.8 $ 3,749.9 $ 3,917.2 Tangible long-lived assets Foreign tangible long-lived assets Europe $ 157.4 $ 128.6 $ 123.6 China 54.7 45.5 41.8 Canada 39.9 29.6 23.0 Mexico 6.5 6.3 7.6 Other 13.0 12.7 8.0 Total foreign tangible long-lived assets 271.5 222.7 204.0 United States 392.4 342.8 336.8 Total tangible long-lived assets $ 663.9 $ 565.5 $ 540.8

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Earnings: Earnings from continuing operations $ 293.6 $ 367.1 $ 328.0 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax (.1 ) (.4 ) (4.1 ) Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders 293.5 366.7 323.9 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (.9 ) 19.1 1.2 Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 292.6 $ 385.8 $ 325.1 Weighted average number of shares (in millions): Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS 136.0 137.9 140.9 Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation 1.3 2.1 2.0 Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS 137.3 140.0 142.9 Basic and Diluted EPS: Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders Continuing operations $ 2.16 $ 2.66 $ 2.30 Discontinued operations (.01 ) .14 .01 Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 2.15 $ 2.80 $ 2.31 Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders Continuing operations $ 2.14 $ 2.62 $ 2.27 Discontinued operations (.01 ) .14 .01 Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 2.13 $ 2.76 $ 2.28 Other information: Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation — — —

Accounts and Other Receivables

Accounts and Other Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts and Other Receivables	Accounts and Other Receivables Accounts and other receivables at December 31 consisted of the following: 2017 2016 Current Long-term Current Long-term Trade accounts receivable $ 526.1 $ — $ 456.5 $ — Trade notes receivable 1.0 1.2 1.5 .7 Total trade receivables 527.1 1.2 458.0 .7 Other notes receivable — 24.7 — 24.6 Insurance receivables 43.0 — — — Taxes receivable, including income taxes 15.0 — 20.8 — Other receivables 14.8 — 15.0 — Subtotal other receivables 72.8 24.7 35.8 24.6 Total trade and other receivables 599.9 25.9 493.8 25.3 Allowance for doubtful accounts: Trade accounts receivable (4.7 ) — (7.1 ) — Trade notes receivable (.1 ) (.1 ) (.1 ) (.2 ) Total trade receivables (4.8 ) (.1 ) (7.2 ) (.2 ) Other notes receivable — — — — Total allowance for doubtful accounts (4.8 ) (.1 ) (7.2 ) (.2 ) Total net receivables $ 595.1 $ 25.8 $ 486.6 $ 25.1 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, 2015 Add: Charges Less: Charge-offs, Balance at December 31, 2016 Add: Less: Balance at December 31, 2017 Trade accounts receivable $ 9.2 $ 1.8 $ 3.9 $ 7.1 $ .9 $ 3.3 $ 4.7 Trade notes receivable .3 (.2 ) (.2 ) .3 (.1 ) — .2 Total trade receivables 9.5 1.6 3.7 7.4 .8 3.3 4.9 Other notes receivable .4 — .4 — — — — Total allowance for doubtful accounts $ 9.9 $ 1.6 $ 4.1 $ 7.4 $ .8 $ 3.3 $ 4.9

Supplemental Balance Sheet Info

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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: 2017 2016 Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid income taxes $ 28.5 $ 1.3 Other 45.7 35.5 $ 74.2 $ 36.8 Sundry assets Deferred taxes (see Note M ) $ 21.4 $ 23.9 Assets held for sale (see Note B ) 2.6 11.0 Diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K ) 31.6 25.0 Investment in associated companies 7.1 7.1 Pension plan assets (see Note L ) 2.2 1.1 Brazilian VAT deposits (see Note S ) 12.2 12.5 Net long-term notes receivable 25.8 25.1 Other 26.2 31.8 $ 129.1 $ 137.5 Accrued expenses Litigation contingency accruals (see Note S ) $ .4 $ 3.2 Wages and commissions payable 70.6 76.8 Workers’ compensation, vehicle-related and product liability, medical/disability (see Note S ) 90.3 48.7 Sales promotions 47.2 35.2 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K ) 15.7 19.0 Accrued interest 10.9 8.8 General taxes, excluding income taxes 19.1 16.0 Environmental reserves 3.0 3.5 Other 46.2 46.5 $ 303.4 $ 257.7 Other current liabilities Dividends payable $ 47.5 $ 45.4 Customer deposits 12.7 14.4 Sales tax payable 4.0 5.2 Derivative financial instruments (see Note R ) 1.8 4.1 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K ) 2.4 1.8 Outstanding checks in excess of book balances 11.0 17.8 Other 9.3 5.5 $ 88.7 $ 94.2 Other long-term liabilities Liability for pension benefits (see Note L ) $ 57.6 $ 79.6 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K ) 36.4 31.2 Deemed repatriation tax payable (see Note M ) 61.9 — Net reserves for tax contingencies 12.3 15.1 Deferred compensation (see Note K ) 17.1 18.0 Other 17.6 29.1 $ 202.9 $ 173.0

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt Long-term debt, interest rates and due dates at December 31 are as follows: 2017 2016 Year-end Interest Rate Due Date Through Balance Year-end Interest Rate Due Date Through Balance Term notes (1) 3.7 % 2027 $ 1,239.1 3.8 % 2024 $ 745.3 Industrial development bonds, principally variable interest rates 1.3 % 2030 6.2 .9 % 2030 12.5 Commercial paper (2) 2022 — 2021 195.9 Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment) 5.7 5.7 Other, partially secured .7 .4 1,251.7 959.8 Less current maturities 153.8 3.6 $ 1,097.9 $ 956.2 Maturities of long-term debt are as follows (1): Year ended December 31 2018 $ 153.8 2019 1.3 2020 1.3 2021 1.5 2022 298.5 Thereafter 795.3 $ 1,251.7 (1) Includes unamortized discounts and deferred loan costs. (2) There was no outstanding commercial paper at December 31, 2017. The weighted average interest rate on the balance of commercial paper outstanding at December 31, 2016 was 1.0% . The weighted average interest rate for the net commercial paper activity during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was 1.4% and .8% , respectively. We can raise cash by issuing up to $800 of commercial paper through a program that is backed by a $800 revolving credit facility with a syndicate of 14 lenders. In November 2017, we increased the borrowing capacity under the facility from $750 to $800 and extended the term by one year to 2022. The credit facility allows us to issue total letters of credit up to $250 . When we issue letters of credit in this manner, our capacity under the facility, and consequently, our ability to issue commercial paper, is reduced by a corresponding amount. We had no outstanding letters of credit under the facility at year end for the periods presented. Amounts outstanding at December 31 related to our commercial paper program were: 2017 2016 Total program authorized $ 800.0 $ 750.0 Commercial paper outstanding (classified as long-term debt) — (195.9 ) Letters of credit issued under the credit facility — — Total program usage — (195.9 ) Total program available $ 800.0 $ 554.1 The revolving credit facility and certain other long-term debt contain restrictive covenants which, among other things, limit a) the total amount of indebtedness to 65% of our total capitalization (each as defined in the revolving credit facility), b) the amount of our total secured debt to 15% of our total consolidated assets, and c) our ability to sell, lease, transfer or dispose of all or substantially all of total consolidated assets. We have remained well within compliance with all such covenants. Generally we may elect one of four types of borrowing under the revolving credit facility, which determines the rate of interest to be paid on the outstanding principal balance. The interest rate would typically 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 facility at different time intervals based upon the elected interest rate and the elected interest period. Any outstanding principal under this facility will be due upon the maturity date. We may also terminate or reduce the lending commitments under this facility, in whole or in part, upon three business days’ notice.

Lease Obligations

Lease Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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: 2017 2016 2015 Continuing operations $ 51.3 $ 51.2 $ 51.4 Discontinued operations $ — $ — $ .5 Future minimum rental commitments for all long-term non-cancelable operating leases are as follows: Year ended December 31 2018 $ 34.5 2019 27.1 2020 22.0 2021 18.4 2022 13.0 Thereafter 15.3 $ 130.3 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, 2017
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"). 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, 2017, the following common shares were authorized for issuance under the Plan: Shares Available for Issuance Maximum Number of Authorized Shares Unexercised options 1.9 1.9 Outstanding stock units—vested 3.7 7.6 Outstanding stock units—unvested .7 1.9 Available for grant 8.5 8.5 Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2017 14.8 19.9 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 2017 2016 2015 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 $ — $ — $ 1.0 $ — $ .2 $ — Cash payments in lieu of options — — — 1.0 — 1.0 Stock-based retirement plans contributions (2) 5.5 1.2 6.7 1.3 7.0 1.3 Discounts on various stock awards: Deferred Stock Compensation Program (1) 2.1 — 2.0 — 1.9 — Stock-based retirement plans (2) 1.4 — 1.5 — 1.4 — Discount Stock Plan (6) 1.1 — 1.0 — 1.0 — Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards (3) (7) 5.4 (1.4 ) 4.8 6.5 8.3 10.6 Profitable Growth Incentive (PGI) awards (4) (7) 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.0 6.0 5.9 Restricted Stock Units (RSU) awards (5) 2.5 — 2.8 — 3.5 — Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock .9 — 1.0 — 1.2 — Total stock-related compensation expense 20.3 $ 1.2 22.2 $ 9.8 30.5 $ 18.8 Employee contributions for above stock plans 16.3 14.9 14.7 Total stock-based compensation $ 36.6 $ 37.1 $ 45.2 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense $ 7.3 $ 8.1 $ 11.6 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation payments * 9.9 18.2 — Total tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation $ 17.2 $ 26.3 $ 11.6 * In the first quarter of 2016 we adopted ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This ASU provides that the tax effects of stock-based awards must be treated as discrete items affecting the tax rate in the interim reporting period in which the tax deductions occur. The following table recaps the impact of stock-based compensation on assets and liabilities for each of the periods presented: 2017 2016 Current Long-term Total Current Long-term Total Assets: Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (2) $ 2.4 $ 31.6 $ 34.0 $ 1.8 $ 25.0 $ 26.8 Liabilities: Executive Stock Unit Program (2) $ 2.4 $ 32.0 $ 34.4 $ 1.8 $ 23.8 $ 25.6 Performance Stock Unit award (3) 6.7 1.9 8.6 9.7 5.6 15.3 Profitable Growth Incentive award (4) 2.0 2.5 4.5 1.6 1.8 3.4 Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts 7.0 — 7.0 7.7 — 7.7 Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation $ 18.1 $ 36.4 $ 54.5 $ 20.8 $ 31.2 $ 52.0 (1) Stock Option Grants We have historically 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 to outside directors Options granted to a broad group of employees on a discretionary basis Options are now offered only in conjunction with the Deferred Compensation Program discussed below, and for a few key executive awards. 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 in the last month 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 H . Options Units Cash Aggregate amount of compensation deferred during 2017 $ .4 $ 9.3 $ .8 Stock Option 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, 2016 2.1 .2 — 2.3 $ 23.13 Granted** — — — — — Exercised (.4 ) — — (.4 ) 18.64 Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1.7 .2 — 1.9 $ 24.08 3.5 $ 45.0 Vested or expected to vest 1.9 $ 24.08 3.5 $ 45.0 Exercisable (vested) at December 31, 2017 1.8 $ 22.93 3.2 $ 44.7 * A small number of options related to this plan (less than .1 ) were outstanding at December 31, 2017. ** A small number of options (less than .1 ) were granted for the deferred compensation program during 2017. Additional information related to stock option activity for the periods presented is as follows: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 11.7 $ 27.7 $ 17.1 Cash received from stock options exercised 2.6 4.9 8.3 Total fair value of stock options vested 1.2 .1 1.3 The following table summarizes fair values calculated (and assumptions utilized) using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Aggregate grant date fair value $ — $ 1.4 $ .9 Weighted-average per share grant date fair value $ 9.21 $ 10.79 $ 10.06 Risk-free interest rate 2.3 % 2.2 % 2.1 % Expected life in years 6.0 7.9 7.5 Expected volatility (over expected life) 19.8 % 30.0 % 30.5 % Expected dividend yield (over expected life) 3.1 % 3.0 % 3.0 % 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. 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. Company matching 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 employee contributions the year ended December 31 for these plans was as follows. See the stock-based compensation table above for information regarding employer contributions. SBP ESUP Employee contributions $ 3.3 $ 4.5 Less diversified contributions .7 4.5 Total employee stock contributions $ 2.6 $ — 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 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, 2017 2016 2015 Total shares base award .1 .1 .2 Grant date per share fair value $ 50.75 $ 40.16 $ 42.22 Risk-free interest rate 1.5 % 1.3 % 1.1 % Expected life in years 3.0 3.0 3.0 Expected volatility (over expected life) 19.5 % 19.2 % 19.8 % Expected dividend yield (over expected life) 2.8 % 3.1 % 2.9 % 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 Cash Portion Distribution Date 2013 December 31, 2015 27 165.4% .4 million $ 8.5 First quarter 2016 2014 December 31, 2016 10 175.0% .4 million $ 9.8 First quarter 2017 2015 December 31, 2017 57 61.0% — $ 6.9 First quarter 2018 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. We elected to pay 100% of the 2015 award (paid in first quarter 2018) in cash. The cash portion is recorded as a liability and is adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. (4) Profitable Growth Incentive Awards The PGI awards are issued to certain key management employees 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 2015 through 2017 base target PGI awards were less than .1 shares each year. 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. We elected to pay 100% of the 2016 award (to be paid in March 2018) in cash. Two-Year Performance Cycle Award Year Completion Date Average Payout as a Percent of the Base Award Estimated Number of Shares Cash Portion Expected Distribution Date 2014 December 31, 2015 224.7% .2 million $ 6.7 First quarter 2016 2015 December 31, 2016 36.0% < .1 million $ .8 First quarter 2017 2016 December 31, 2017 44.0% — $ 2.0 First quarter 2018 (5) Restricted Stock Unit Awards RSU awards are generally granted as follows: • Annual awards to selected managers, and • On a discretionary basis to selected employees • 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. Stock Units Summary As of December 31, 2017, the unrecognized cost of non-vested stock units that is not adjusted to fair value was $8.7 with a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 1 year. 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, 2016 — — .9 .1 .2 1.2 $ 20.30 Granted based on current service .2 .2 — .1 — .5 48.12 Granted based on future conditions — — .2 — .1 .3 24.97 Vested (.2 ) (.2 ) (.4 ) (.1 ) — (.9 ) 31.57 Difference between maximum and actual payout — — — — (.1 ) (.1 ) — Award elected to be paid in cash — — (.3 ) — (.1 ) (.4 ) 19.32 Total non-vested at December 31, 2017 — — .4 .1 .1 .6 $ 19.56 $ 30.8 Fully vested shares available for issuance at December 31, 2017 3.7 $ 178.1 * PSU awards are presented at 175% (i.e., maximum) payout ** PGI awards are presented at 250% (i.e., maximum) payout Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Total intrinsic value of vested stock units converted to common stock $ 22.7 $ 24.8 $ 27.7 (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 2017 purchase price per share (net of discount) $ 41.75 2017 number of shares purchased by employees .1 Shares purchased since inception in 1982 23.0 Maximum shares under the plan 27.0 (7) Adoption of New Performance Stock Unit Forms of Award In November 2017, the Compensation Committee approved changes to merge the PSU and PGI Award programs for the 2018 award. The new awards will vest at the end of a 3-year performance period based upon the following: • Relative TSR - 50% of each PSU award will vest based upon on the Company’s TSR compared to a peer group with conditions similar to the previous years’ grants discussed above. • EBIT CAGR - 50% of each PSU award will vest based upon the Company’s or applicable Segments’ compound annual growth rate of EBIT in the third fiscal year of the performance period compared to the applicable EBIT in the fiscal year immediately preceding the performance period. 50% of the vested PSU award will be paid out in cash, and the Company intends to pay out the remaining 50% in shares of the Company’s common stock, although the Company reserves the right to pay up to 100% in cash. The maximum payout is 200% of the base awards. In connection with the decision to move a significant portion of the long-term incentive opportunity from a 2 -year to a 3 -year performance period by eliminating PGI awards, we will also grant participants a one-time transition PSU award in 2018 based upon EBIT CAGR over a two -year performance period.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Retirement Benefits [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: 2017 2016 2015 Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation, beginning of period $ 293.0 $ 290.3 $ 343.0 Service cost 4.6 4.4 4.3 Interest cost 10.9 11.3 12.6 Plan participants’ contributions .7 .7 .7 Actuarial loss (gain) 4.0 9.8 (17.4 ) Benefits paid (15.2 ) (19.1 ) (13.9 ) Settlements (59.8 ) — (35.7 ) Foreign currency exchange rate changes 3.3 (4.4 ) (3.3 ) Benefit obligation, end of period 1 241.5 293.0 290.3 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 214.1 207.5 258.9 Actual return on plan assets 28.3 18.9 (1.7 ) Employer contributions 14.9 9.8 1.8 Plan participants’ contributions .7 .7 .7 Benefits paid (15.2 ) (19.1 ) (13.9 ) Settlements (59.8 ) — (35.7 ) Foreign currency exchange rate changes 2.7 (3.7 ) (2.6 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of period 185.7 214.1 207.5 Net funded status $ (55.8 ) $ (78.9 ) $ (82.8 ) Funded status recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Other assets—sundry $ 2.2 $ 1.1 $ 1.3 Other current liabilities (.4 ) (.4 ) (.4 ) Other long-term liabilities (57.6 ) (79.6 ) (83.7 ) Net funded status $ (55.8 ) $ (78.9 ) $ (82.8 ) 1 The benefit obligation at December 31, 2017, decreased as compared to December 31, 2016, primarily due to the settlement of $59.8 of pension obligations for our U.S. plans through our annuity purchase transaction as discussed in more detail below. Our accumulated benefit obligation was not materially different from our projected benefit obligation for the periods presented. 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 were approximately $2.0 at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015. Comprehensive Income Amounts and activity included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with pensions are reflected below: December 31, 2016 2017 1 2017 2017 2017 December 31, 2017 Net loss (gain) (before tax) $ 90.6 $ (19.9 ) $ (10.9 ) $ .7 $ (6.9 ) $ 53.6 Deferred income taxes (33.4 ) — — — 18.3 (15.1 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax) $ 57.2 $ (19.9 ) $ (10.9 ) $ .7 $ 11.4 $ 38.5 1 Includes a $15.3 settlement loss, discussed in more detail below. Of the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2017, the portions expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension cost in 2018 are as follows: Net loss $ 2.7 Net Pension (Expense) Income Components of net pension (expense) income for the years ended December 31 were as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Service cost $ (4.6 ) $ (4.4 ) $ (4.3 ) Interest cost (10.9 ) (11.3 ) (12.6 ) Expected return on plan assets 13.4 12.9 16.5 Recognized net actuarial loss (4.6 ) (4.5 ) (5.2 ) Settlements (15.3 ) — (12.1 ) Net pension (expense) income $ (22.0 ) $ (7.3 ) $ (17.7 ) Weighted average assumptions for pension costs: Discount rate used in net pension costs 3.8 % 4.1 % 3.8 % Rate of compensation increase used in pension costs 3.5 % 3.5 % 3.5 % Expected return on plan assets 6.5 % 6.5 % 6.6 % Weighted average assumptions for benefit obligation: Discount rate used in benefit obligation 3.4 % 3.8 % 4.1 % Rate of compensation increase used in benefit obligation 3.0 % 3.5 % 3.5 % 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, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Measured at NAV 1 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Measured at NAV 1 Total Mutual and pooled funds Fixed income $ 38.2 $ — $ — $ — $ 38.2 $ 46.4 $ — $ — $ — $ 46.4 Equities 103.2 — — — 103.2 120.6 — — — 120.6 Stable value funds — 25.8 — — 25.8 — 35.1 — — 35.1 Money market funds, cash and other — — — 18.5 18.5 — — — 12.0 12.0 Total investments at fair value $ 141.4 $ 25.8 $ — $ 18.5 $ 185.7 $ 167.0 $ 35.1 $ — $ 12.0 $ 214.1 1 Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. 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: 2017 2016 Asset Category Equity securities 55 % 56 % Debt securities 21 22 Stable value funds 14 16 Other, including cash 10 6 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 50% 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: • U.S. Total Stock Market Index: Large-, mid-, and small-cap equity diversified across growth and value styles. • U.S. Large-Cap Index: Large-cap equity diversified across growth and value styles. • U.S. 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. treasuries 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 December 2017, to reduce the size of our pension benefit obligation, reduce volatility of contribution requirements in future years, and also reduce pension-related operational expenses over the long-term, we completed an annuity purchase transaction for pensioners that were currently receiving a small monthly benefit. As part of this annuity purchase, we settled $59.8 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 $15.3 ( $9.5 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)" for the year ended December 31, 2017. 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, when accepted, settled 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 in 2015. 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)" for the year ended December 31, 2015. Future Contributions and Benefit Payments We expect to contribute approximately $21.0 to our defined benefit pension plans in 2018, some of which are discretionary contributions. Estimated benefit payments expected over the next ten years are as follows: 2018 $ 11.2 2019 11.6 2020 11.9 2021 12.1 2022 12.3 2023-2027 66.5 The December 2017 annuity purchase transaction (discussed above) reduced the amount of estimated benefit payments expected over the next ten years as of December 31, 2017 as compared to the total reported at December 31, 2016. Other Benefit Plans Total expense for defined contribution plans was as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Defined contribution plans $ 6.3 $ 6.1 $ 6.8 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 $19.3 . We have not recorded any material withdrawal liabilities for the years presented.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), enacting significant changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including a reduction in the maximum U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, the transition of U.S. taxation from a worldwide tax system to a territorial system, various anti-avoidance tax provisions including a potential "global intangible low-taxed income" (GILTI) inclusion, and the imposition of a one-time tax associated with the mandatory deemed repatriation of foreign earnings not previously taxed by the U.S. Although these provisions are generally applicable for years after December 31, 2017, several impacted our 2017 earnings, including the one -time deemed repatriation tax, additional foreign withholding taxes for expected future cash repatriations, and the revaluation of our U.S. deferred taxes at the new, lower, federal tax rate. Accordingly, we recorded a provisional $50.4 net tax charge in the fourth quarter of 2017 related to these items. The amount recorded is our best estimate, based on our current understanding of TCJA and the guidance currently available, but should be considered provisional in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118, which addresses the application of U.S. GAAP where a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects related to TCJA. We have elected to apply the provisions of SAB 118 related to our continued analysis of the impacts from TCJA including, but not limited to, the deemed repatriation tax, the revaluation of our U.S. deferred taxes, the taxes provided for expected foreign cash repatriations, and the ongoing evaluation of our permanently reinvested earnings (discussed below). The ultimate impact may differ from the provisional amounts we have recorded, possibly materially, due to, among other things, additional analysis, changes in interpretations and assumptions, additional regulatory guidance that may be issued, and actions we may take as a result of TCJA. Our accounting will be finalized no later than the fourth quarter of 2018. Additionally, because of the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision and the application of ASC 740. We have not yet made any adjustments related to potential GILTI tax in our financial statements, nor have we made any policy decision regarding whether to record deferred taxes on GILTI. We will do so no later than the fourth quarter of 2018. The 2017 impact from TCJA is presented below as an increase or (decrease) in the noted line items from our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Balance Sheets: Consolidated Statements of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2017 ($ in millions) U.S. Deferred Tax Revaluation Deemed Repatriation Tax Additional Foreign Withholding Taxes Other Items, net Total Income taxes $ (26.1 ) $ 67.3 $ 9.0 $ .2 $ 50.4 Impact on effective tax rate (6.0 )% 15.6 % 2.1 % — % 11.7 % Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2017 ($ in millions) U.S. Deferred Tax Revaluation Deemed Repatriation Tax Additional Foreign Withholding Taxes Other Items, net Total Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ — $ (5.4 ) $ — $ 27.4 $ 22.0 Deferred income taxes (26.1 ) — 9.0 27.6 10.5 Other long-term liabilities — 61.9 — — 61.9 The components of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Domestic $ 188.6 $ 267.7 $ 254.2 Foreign 243.4 219.4 195.6 $ 432.0 $ 487.1 $ 449.8 Income tax expense from continuing operations is comprised of the following components: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Current Federal $ 76.0 $ 55.7 $ 63.1 State and local 3.8 4.1 7.6 Foreign 43.2 42.5 40.0 123.0 102.3 110.7 Deferred Federal 5.8 13.1 9.6 State and local (2.6 ) 2.3 .1 Foreign 12.2 2.3 1.4 15.4 17.7 11.1 $ 138.4 $ 120.0 $ 121.8 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 2017 2016 2015 Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Increases (decreases) in rate resulting from: State taxes, net of federal benefit .9 .9 1.6 Tax effect of foreign operations (8.0 ) (6.0 ) (5.8 ) Deferred tax on undistributed foreign earnings 2.8 .5 (1.0 ) Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings 15.6 — — Deferred tax revaluation (6.0 ) — — Stock-based compensation (2.0 ) (3.4 ) — Tax benefit for outside basis in subsidiary (1.8 ) — — Change in valuation allowance (.4 ) .2 — Change in uncertain tax positions, net (.6 ) (.6 ) (.5 ) Domestic production activities deduction (1.2 ) (1.2 ) (1.2 ) Other permanent differences, net (1.6 ) (.6 ) (1.0 ) Other, net (.7 ) (.2 ) — Effective tax rate 32.0 % 24.6 % 27.1 % 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, Croatia, and Luxembourg. Other significant items impacting each year's tax rate are: In 2017, we recognized a net tax expense totaling $50.4 related to the impact of TCJA, as discussed above. We also recognized tax benefits totaling $28.9 , including those associated with tax attributes from a divested business and the impact of stock-based compensation. We recognized net tax benefits in 2016 totaling $21.4 , including a tax benefit related to stock-based compensation from the first quarter adoption of ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting". In 2015, we recognized net tax benefits totaling $9.4 , 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. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-09 in 2016, all net excess tax benefits related to stock plan activity were recorded to additional contributed capital, which totaled $15.4 in 2015. 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, 2017, is $13.6 , of which $8.8 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: 2017 2016 2015 Gross unrecognized tax benefits, January 1 $ 12.1 $ 15.5 $ 19.8 Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods .1 .3 .3 Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods (.4 ) (1.0 ) (.5 ) Gross increases—current period tax positions 1.5 1.1 1.3 Change due to exchange rate fluctuations .3 — (1.3 ) Settlements (.9 ) (.9 ) (1.5 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (2.6 ) (2.9 ) (2.6 ) Gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31 10.1 12.1 15.5 Interest 3.0 4.0 6.0 Penalties .5 .6 .6 Total gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31 $ 13.6 $ 16.7 $ 22.1 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, 2017, four tax years were subject to audit by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), covering the years 2014 through 2017. In 2015 and 2017, the IRS examined our 2013 and 2015 tax returns, respectively, for a U.S. non-consolidated filing entity, L&P Financial Services Co., and both audits were concluded with no adjustments. There are no current IRS examinations in process, nor are we aware of any forthcoming. Additionally, at December 31, 2017, eight tax years were either subject to or undergoing audit by the Canada Revenue Agency, covering the periods 2010 through 2017. The examinations in process are at various stages of completion, but to date we are not aware of any likely material adjustments. In 2016, we settled an appeal with the Canada Revenue Agency relative to our 2007 and 2008 tax years related to transfer pricing issues. The net impact of this settlement on our financial statements was not material. Various state and other foreign jurisdiction tax years also remain open to examination, though we believe any assessments would not be material to our Consolidated Financial Statements. It is reasonably possible that the resolution of certain tax audits could reduce our unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months, as certain tax positions may either be sustained on audit or we may agree to certain adjustments, or resulting from the expiration of statutes of limitations in various jurisdictions. 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 2017 2016 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Property, plant and equipment $ 19.8 $ (53.5 ) $ 5.9 $ (57.3 ) Inventories 1.9 (14.0 ) 3.3 (22.1 ) Accrued expenses 59.1 (.2 ) 93.3 (.3 ) Net operating losses and other tax carryforwards 35.0 — 48.2 — Pension cost and other post-retirement benefits 11.9 (.6 ) 31.4 (.9 ) Intangible assets 1.2 (77.3 ) 1.1 (107.6 ) Derivative financial instruments 5.3 (1.7 ) 9.9 (1.7 ) Tax on undistributed earnings — (21.4 ) — (9.2 ) Uncertain tax positions 3.5 — 5.3 — Other .7 (7.1 ) 2.9 (9.7 ) Gross deferred tax assets (liabilities) 138.4 (175.8 ) 201.3 (208.8 ) Valuation allowance (24.2 ) — (22.9 ) — Total deferred taxes $ 114.2 $ (175.8 ) $ 178.4 $ (208.8 ) Net deferred tax (liability) asset $ (61.6 ) $ (30.4 ) Many of the decreases in our deferred tax categories from 2016 to 2017 relate to the revaluation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from the U.S. tax rate reduction included in TCJA, discussed above. These changes decreased our overall net deferred tax liability by $26.1 in 2017, as discussed above. Other changes increased our net deferred tax liability by $57.3 from 2016 to 2017, and include: • A reduction of $17.1 in our "Net operating losses and other tax carryforwards" deferred tax asset, primarily related to the 2017 utilization of our foreign tax credit carryover from the TCJA one -time tax on mandatory deemed repatriation and utilization of Canadian net operating losses during the year; • An increase of $12.2 associated with our "Tax on undistributed earnings" deferred tax liability, primarily associated with additional foreign withholding taxes from TCJA; and • A $14.5 decrease in the deferred tax asset associated with "Pension cost and other post-retirement benefits", primarily related to the pension settlement charge ( Note L ), and the acceleration of tax deductions and other planning associated with TCJA. 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. Most of our 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. Due to the recently enacted TCJA, we no longer asserted permanent reinvestment on $835.0 of earnings, and accrued provisional deferred taxes of $8.3 in 2017 related to certain earnings under our Canadian ownership structure, and an additional $0.7 in China. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we have accrued a total of $12.5 and $9.2 , respectively, of deferred taxes related to incremental withholding taxes in China. Foreign withholding taxes have not been provided on certain foreign earnings which are indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. The cumulative undistributed earnings which are indefinitely reinvested as of December 31, 2017, are $410.3 . If such earnings were repatriated to the U.S. through dividends, the resulting provisional incremental tax expense would be approximately $26.7 , based on present income tax laws and after consideration of the tax we have already accrued for the mandatory deemed repatriation of our foreign earnings (as referenced above). Deferred tax assets (liabilities) included in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows: December 31 2017 2016 Sundry $ 21.4 $ 23.9 Deferred income taxes (83.0 ) (54.3 ) $ (61.6 ) $ (30.4 )

Other (Income) Expense

Other (Income) Expense	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 2017 2016 2015 Restructuring charges $ .8 $ .8 $ 1.6 Currency (gain) loss 1.5 (2.1 ) (2.1 ) Royalty income — (.3 ) (.9 ) (Gain) loss from diversified investments associated with Executive Stock Unit Program (See Note K ) (4.5 ) (2.2 ) .3 Other income (2.8 ) (2.2 ) (5.7 ) $ (5.0 ) $ (6.0 ) $ (6.8 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2015 $ 86.8 $ (20.1 ) $ (69.3 ) $ (2.6 ) Other comprehensive income (88.5 ) (13.1 ) .1 (101.5 ) Reclassifications, pretax (1) (3.6 ) 3.5 17.3 17.2 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 ) Other comprehensive income (33.2 ) (.9 ) (3.0 ) (37.1 ) Reclassifications, pretax (2) (1.7 ) 15.3 4.5 18.1 Income tax effect — (4.0 ) (.6 ) (4.6 ) Attributable to noncontrolling interest 1.1 — — 1.1 Balance December 31, 2016 (38.6 ) (17.8 ) (57.2 ) (113.6 ) Other comprehensive income 78.7 1.6 10.2 90.5 Reclassifications, pretax (3) — 7.2 19.9 27.1 Income tax effect — (2.5 ) (11.4 ) (13.9 ) Attributable to noncontrolling interest .4 — — .4 Balance December 31, 2017 $ 40.5 $ (11.5 ) $ (38.5 ) $ (9.5 ) (1) 2015 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ (.6 ) $ — $ (.6 ) Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — — 17.3 17.3 Interest expense — 4.1 — 4.1 Other (income) expense, net (3.6 ) — — (3.6 ) Total 2015 reclassifications, pretax $ (3.6 ) $ 3.5 $ 17.3 $ 17.2 (2) 2016 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ 10.6 $ — $ 10.6 Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — .5 4.5 5.0 Interest expense — 4.2 — 4.2 Other (income) expense, net (1.7 ) — — (1.7 ) Total 2016 reclassifications, pretax $ (1.7 ) $ 15.3 $ 4.5 $ 18.1 (3) 2017 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ 2.3 $ — $ 2.3 Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — .7 19.9 20.6 Interest expense — 4.2 — 4.2 Other (income) expense, net — — — — Total 2017 reclassifications, pretax $ — $ 7.2 $ 19.9 $ 27.1

Fair Value

Fair Value	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 236.4 $ — $ 236.4 Derivative assets * (see Note R ) — 3.9 — 3.9 Diversified investments associated with the ESUP * (see Note K ) 34.0 — — 34.0 Total assets $ 34.0 $ 240.3 $ — $ 274.3 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities * (see Note R ) $ — $ 1.9 $ — $ 1.9 Liabilities associated with the ESUP * (see Note K ) 34.4 — — 34.4 Total liabilities $ 34.4 $ 1.9 $ — $ 36.3 As of December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 145.8 $ — $ 145.8 Derivative assets (see Note R ) — .8 — .8 Diversified investments associated with the ESUP * (see Note K ) 26.8 — — 26.8 Total assets $ 26.8 $ 146.6 $ — $ 173.4 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities * (see Note R ) $ — $ 4.1 $ — $ 4.1 Liabilities associated with the ESUP * (see Note K ) 25.6 — — 25.6 Total liabilities $ 25.6 $ 4.1 $ — $ 29.7 * Includes both current and long-term amounts combined. The fair value for fixed rate debt (Level 2) was not materially different from its carrying value of $1,250.0 and $750.0 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. 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 Q 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, 2017
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. 2017 2016 2015 Accounts receivable $ 10.5 $ 5.3 $ 3.7 Inventory 6.2 5.8 4.8 Property, plant and equipment 15.7 3.7 2.7 Goodwill (see Note D ) 11.5 8.7 7.9 Other intangible assets (see Note D ) 20.3 12.3 14.9 Other current and long-term assets .8 — .1 Current liabilities (4.6 ) (4.2 ) (8.1 ) Long-term liabilities (6.3 ) (.5 ) (3.3 ) Non-controlling interest (.5 ) — — Fair value of net identifiable assets 53.6 31.1 22.7 (Plus)/Less: Additional consideration for prior years’ acquisitions — (.3 ) 1.2 Less: Additional consideration payable 2.7 1.9 10.4 Less: Common stock issued for acquired companies 11.8 — — Net cash consideration $ 39.1 $ 29.5 $ 11.1 The following table summarizes acquisitions for the periods presented. Year Ended Number of Acquisitions Segment Product/Service December 31, 2017 3 Residential Products; Furniture Products Distributor and installer of geosynthetic products; Carpet cushion; Surface-critical bent tube components December 31, 2016 3 Residential Products; Specialized Products Distributor of geosynthetic products; Innersprings; Fabricated aerospace tubing and pipe assemblies December 31, 2015 1 Furniture Products Upholstered office furniture 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 2017 and 2016 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, 2017 and Decembers 31, 2016 our liability for these future payments was $16.5 ( $8.9 current and $7.6 long-term) and $14.5 ( $2.4 current and $12.1 long-term), respectively. Components of the liability are based on estimates and future events and the amounts may fluctuate significantly until the payment date. A brief description of our acquisition activity by year is included below. 2017 In 2017, we acquired three businesses: • A distributor and installer of geosynthetic products, expanding the geographic scope and capabilities of our Geo Components business. • A manufacturer of surface-critical bent tube components in support of the private-label finished seating strategy in our Work Furniture business. • A carpet underlay manufacturer, providing additional production capacity in our Carpet Cushion business. These businesses broaden our geographic scope, capabilities, and product offerings, and added $11.5 ( $7.6 to Residential Products and $3.9 to Furniture Products) of goodwill. We also acquired the remaining 20% ownership in an Asian joint venture in our Work Furniture business for $2.6 . 2016 We acquired three small businesses for a total purchase price of $29.2 . The first, a U.S. manufacturer of aerospace tube assemblies, expands our tube forming and fabrication capabilities and adds precision machining to our aerospace platform. The second is a distributor of geosynthetic products, and the third, a South African producer of mattress innersprings. In addition to these acquisitions, we purchased the remaining interest in an Automotive joint venture in China for $35.2 . 2015 We acquired a 70% interest in a European private-label manufacturer of high-end upholstered furniture. This business is complementary to our North American private-label operation and allows us to support our Work Furniture customers as they expand globally. The initial cash outlay for the 70% interest was $12.3 and per the terms of the agreement, we will acquire the remaining 30% interest in two equal parts, in the second quarters of 2018 and 2020, respectively. We have recorded a liability of approximately $14.0 for these future payments. Future payments are estimated based upon a calculation that incorporates EBITDA and the recorded liability may fluctuate significantly until the payment dates. Any changes in this liability will be reflected in interest income or expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments Cash Flow Hedges Derivative financial instruments that we use to hedge forecasted transactions and anticipated cash flows are as follows: Currency Cash Flow Hedges - The foreign currency hedges manage risk associated with exchange rate volatility of various currencies. We have also occasionally used interest rate cash flow hedges to manage interest rate risks. 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 and Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments These derivatives typically manage foreign currency risk associated with subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities, and gains or losses are recognized 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, 2017 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Sundry Other Current Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese, European and Swiss subsidiaries Mar 2019 $ 144.1 $ 2.2 $ .2 $ — $ — Future USD purchases of European and Korean subsidiaries Mar 2019 14.0 — — .5 — Future MXN purchases of a USD subsidiary Mar 2019 6.6 — — .5 — Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary Dec 2018 11.2 .1 — — — Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary Dec 2018 16.0 .6 — — — Future EUR Sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK subsidiaries Mar 2019 38.8 38.8 — — .3 .1 Total cash flow hedges 2.9 .2 1.3 .1 Fair value hedges: DKK inter-company note receivable on a USD subsidiary May 2018 3.5 — — .1 — USD inter-company note receivable on a CAD subsidiary Feb 2018 8.0 .1 — — — EUR receivables on a USD subsidiary Dec 2018 4.8 — — .1 — USD receivables on a EUR subsidiary Jan 2018 5.0 .1 — — — ZAR inter-company note receivable on a USD subsidiary Dec 2018 1.9 — — .1 — USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary Aug 2018 12.7 — — .2 — Total fair value hedges .2 — .5 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY Nov 2018 15.0 .2 — — — Non-deliverable hedge on JPY exposure to CNY Sep 2018 2.0 .1 — — — Hedge of USD Receivable on CAD Subsidiary Jan 2018 19.0 .3 — — — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments .6 — — — $ 3.7 $ .2 $ 1.8 $ .1 Expiring at various dates through: Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount As of December 31, 2016 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Other Current Liabilities Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese and Swiss subsidiaries Dec 2017 $ 80.4 $ — $ 2.4 Future USD purchases of European subsidiaries Dec 2017 3.8 .1 — Future MXN purchases of USD subsidiary Dec 2017 5.8 — .9 Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary Dec 2017 3.5 .3 — Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary Mar 2017 10.1 .1 — Future EUR Sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK subsidiaries Dec 2017 6.4 — .2 Total cash flow hedges .5 3.5 Fair value hedges: USD inter-company note receivable on a CAD subsidiary Jan 2017 24.0 .2 .1 PLN inter-company note receivable on a GBP subsidiary Jun 2017 2.3 .1 — ZAR inter-company note receivable on a USD subsidiary Dec 2017 2.3 — .1 Total fair value hedges .3 .2 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY Dec 2017 19.0 — .3 Hedge of EUR cash on UK Subsidiary Jan 2017 5.9 — .1 Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — .4 $ .8 $ 4.1 The following table sets forth the pretax (gains) losses 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 2017 2016 2015 Interest rate cash flow hedges Interest expense $ 4.2 $ 4.2 $ 4.1 Currency cash flow hedges Net sales (1.4 ) 10.8 3.2 Currency cash flow hedges Cost of goods sold .4 1.1 (1.3 ) Currency cash flow hedges Other (income) expense, net .6 .4 — Total cash flow hedges 3.8 16.5 6.0 Fair value hedges Other (income) expense, net (.2 ) (1.3 ) 1.2 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Other (income) expense, net (1.7 ) (.1 ) 2.6 Total derivative instruments $ 1.9 $ 15.1 $ 9.8

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies We are a party to various proceedings and matters involving employment, antitrust, intellectual property, environmental, taxation, vehicle-related personal injury 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 recorded accruals and we can reasonably estimate the additional losses or range of losses, we disclose such additional reasonably possible losses in these notes. For specific information regarding accruals, cash payments to settle litigation contingencies, and reasonably possible losses in excess of accruals please see “Accruals and Reasonably Possible Losses in Excess of Accruals” below. Vehicle-Related Personal Injury Claim In July 2016, a Company driver was involved in a traffic accident that resulted in two deaths and injury to other vehicle occupants. In the third quarter of 2016, the Company accrued a liability that it believed to be probable in an immaterial, estimated amount based upon known facts, opinion of counsel, as well as comparative settlements of the Company and other companies in similar proceedings. The accrual did not take into account applicable insurance coverage. The Company received information regarding the events surrounding the accident and preliminary expert reports from one family's attorney at the end of November 2017. No legal proceedings have been filed, no discovery has been taken, and investigation of the facts of the accident remains in its early stages. The Company and its insurance carriers attended a pre-litigation mediation conference regarding this matter on January 8, 2018, with a subsequent meeting on February 14, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois. At the mediation conference, the attorneys representing these claimants alleged the Company's driver was at fault and made a demand for monetary damages. Until the initial mediation session, no demand had been made against the Company. Based on facts received from the investigation and mediation processes, the Company, through cooperation and consent of its insurance carriers, reached a settlement with these claimants on February 14, 2018. The Company will pay the $5.0 self-insured retention amount and the remainder of the $48.0 settlement is the responsibility of the insurance carriers. The settlement is subject to contingencies, including approval by the Cook County, Illinois, Circuit Court, Probate Division. In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a $43.0 receivable from the insurance carriers and a $43.0 liability related to this matter, that is included in current assets and current liabilities, respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amount of self-insured retention to be paid by the Company had previously been accrued in the third quarter of 2016, and, therefore, the settlement had no impact on the Company's 2017 earnings. No other material claims have been asserted against the Company related to this accident. Management does not believe the settlement or the outcome of the claim will have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, cash flows or results of operations. 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 allegations in the below Brazilian actions. We believe that we have valid bases to contest such actions and will vigorously defend ourselves. However, these contingencies are subject to uncertainties, and based on current facts, we believe that it is reasonably possible (but not probable) that we may incur losses of approximately $21.0 including interest and attorney fees 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 $12.2 on deposit with the Brazilian government to partially mitigate 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 and December 29, 2011, and December 17, 2012, 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 $2.3 , $.1 and $4.1 , respectively. The Federal Revenue Office claimed that for the periods beginning November 2006 and continuing through 2011, 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 has denied the violations. On December 4, 2015, we filed an Annulment Action related to the $4.1 assessment (for which a $5.1 cash bond was posted, accounting for updated interest), in Camanducaia Judicial District Court seeking to annul the entire assessment. We are awaiting the first level decision. 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 Federal Revenue Office challenged L&P Brazil’s use of tax credits in 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 Federal Revenue Office issued five additional assessments regarding this same issue (use of credits), covering certain periods of 2011 and 2012. L&P Brazil filed its defense denying these assessments. Combined with the prior assessments, L&P Brazil has received assessments and penalties totaling $2.9 on the same or similar denial of tax credit matters. L&P Brazil has denied the violations. On September 11, 2017, L&P Brazil received an "isolated penalty" from the Federal Revenue Office in the amount of $.2 regarding the use of certain of these credits. On February 1, 2013, the Brazilian Finance Ministry filed a Tax Collection action against L&P Brazil in the Camanducaia Judicial District Court, 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 argued the payments were not required to be made because of the application of 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 $.8 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. 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 tax credits 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 December 15, 2015, the Brazilian Federal Revenue issued an assessment against L&P Brazil in the amount of $.1 for the period of August 2010 through May 2011, as a penalty for L&P Brazil's requests to offset tax credits. We filed our defense denying the assessment. State of S ã o Paulo, Brazil Cases. The State of S ã o Paulo, Brazil, on April 16, 2009, issued a Notice of Tax Assessment and Imposition of Fine to L&P Brazil originally seeking $1.8 for the tax years 2006 and 2007. 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. L&P Brazil denied the allegations. On April 17, 2014, the Court of Tax and Fees ruled in the State's favor upholding the original assessment of $1.8 . On July 31, 2014, L&P Brazil filed an annulment action in the Sorocaba State Court, seeking to have the Court of Tax and Fees ruling annulled for an updated assessment amount of $3.6 (which included interest from the original assessment date). The Court issued a ruling in our favor on October 27, 2017, nullifying the $3.6 in assessments against L&P Brazil. This ruling has not yet been appealed to second judicial level. On October 4, 2012, the State of S ã o Paulo issued a Tax Assessment against L&P Brazil in the amount of $1.9 for the tax years 2009 through 2011. Similar to the 2009 assessment (referenced above), 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 converted the Tax Assessment to a tax collection action against L&P Brazil in the amount of $2.5 in Sorocaba Judicial District Court. L&P Brazil has denied all 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, in the amount of $.9 (currently secured with a $1.2 bond to update for interest) for tax years January 2011 through August 2012 regarding the same subject matter (i.e., the correct tax rate for the collection and payment of value-added tax on mattress innerspring units). L&P filed its response denying the allegations, but the tax assessment was maintained at the administrative level. On June 9, 2016, L&P Brazil filed an annulment action in Sorocaba State Court to annul the entire $1.2 assessment. The Court ruled against L&P Brazil on the assessment, but lowered the interest amount. We filed a motion for clarification. The Court upheld its ruling, and we filed an appeal to the Court of Appeals on May 15, 2017. The Court of Appeals upheld the unfavorable Sorocaba State Court ruling, and we filed a Special and Extraordinary appeal to the High Court on October 10, 2017, and this final appeal remains pending. 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 2008 through August 2012 in the amount of $.5 . L&P Brazil filed its response denying any violation. The Minas Gerais Taxpayer's Council ruled against us, and on June 5, 2014, L&P Brazil filed a Motion to Stay the Execution of the Judgment in Camanducaia Judicial District Court alleging the same tax assessment in the amount of $.6 . The motion remains pending. Accruals and Reasonably Possible Losses in Excess of Accruals Accruals for Probable Losses Although the Company denies liability in all currently 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, in millions, as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2017 2016 2015 Litigation contingency accrual - Beginning of period $ 3.2 $ 8.1 $ 83.9 Adjustment to accruals - expense (income) - Continuing operations .6 7.1 5.7 Adjustment to accruals - expense (income) - Discontinued operations 1.6 2.0 .7 Cash payments (5.0 ) (14.0 ) (82.2 ) Litigation contingency accrual - End of period $ .4 $ 3.2 $ 8.1 A large percentage of the accruals and cash payments in 2015 and 2016 were related to antitrust proceedings. The above litigation contingency accruals do not include accrued expenses related to workers compensation, vehicle-related personal injury, 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 is not anticipated to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. For more information regarding accrued expenses, see Note H - 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, and 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 or being 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 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 known facts, that additional losses, if any, are not expected to materially affect our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, based upon current known facts, as of December 31, 2017 , aggregate reasonably possible (but not probable, and therefore not accrued) losses in excess of the accruals noted above are estimated to be approximately $22.0 , including approximately $21.0 for Brazilian VAT matters disclosed above and $1.0 for other matters. I f our assumptions or analyses regarding these contingencies are incorrect, or if facts change, we could realize loss in excess of the recorded accruals, and even greater than our estimate of reasonably possible losses in excess of recorded accruals.

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Summary Of Earnings	Quarterly Summary of Earnings (Unaudited) (Dollar amounts in millions, except per share data) Year ended December 31 First Second 3 Third 1 Fourth 2,4 Total 2017 Net sales $ 960.3 $ 989.3 $ 1,009.7 $ 984.5 $ 3,943.8 Gross profit 226.0 230.1 215.8 196.0 867.9 Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 107.3 113.4 100.7 110.6 432.0 Earnings from continuing operations $ 86.1 $ 87.6 $ 83.5 $ 36.4 $ 293.6 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax — — (.9 ) — (.9 ) Net earnings 86.1 87.6 82.6 36.4 292.7 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax — — — (.1 ) (.1 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 86.1 $ 87.6 $ 82.6 $ 36.3 $ 292.6 Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .63 $ .64 $ .62 $ .27 $ 2.16 Diluted $ .62 $ .64 $ .61 $ .27 $ 2.14 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 $ .63 $ .64 $ .61 $ .27 $ 2.15 Diluted $ .62 $ .64 $ .60 $ .27 $ 2.13 2016 Net sales $ 938.4 $ 958.9 $ 948.9 $ 903.7 $ 3,749.9 Gross profit 233.6 234.0 227.4 204.2 899.2 Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 118.7 137.2 121.2 110.0 487.1 Earnings from continuing operations $ 91.0 $ 99.5 $ 93.6 $ 83.0 $ 367.1 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax .1 20.3 — (1.3 ) 19.1 Net earnings 91.1 119.8 93.6 81.7 386.2 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax (1.6 ) 1.4 (.1 ) (.1 ) (.4 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 89.5 $ 121.2 $ 93.5 $ 81.6 $ 385.8 Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .64 $ .73 $ .68 $ .61 $ 2.66 Diluted $ .63 $ .72 $ .67 $ .60 $ 2.62 Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ — $ .15 $ — $ (.01 ) $ .14 Diluted $ — $ .15 $ — $ (.01 ) $ .14 Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .64 $ .88 $ .68 $ .60 $ 2.80 Diluted $ .63 $ .87 $ .67 $ .59 $ 2.76 All below amounts are shown pretax with the exception of fourth quarter 2017 tax reform item discussed below. 1. Third quarter 2017 Earnings from continuing operations include a charge of $5 associated with a small Wire Products business impairment ( Note C ); $3 charge associated with the sale of a business 2. Fourth quarter 2017 Earnings from continuing operations include a gain of $23 associated with the sale of real estate; $15 pension settlement charge; $50 charge associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) 3. Second quarter 2016 Earnings from continuing operations include a gain of $7 associated with litigation accruals; $11 gain associated with the sale of a business; and a $4 charge from CVP impairment ( Note C ); Discontinued operations earnings primarily consists of a gain associated with litigation accruals 4. Fourth quarter 2016 Earnings from continuing operations include $16 associated with the gain on sale of a business

Valuation And Qualifying Accoun

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 Allowance for doubtful receivables $ 7.4 $ .8 $ 3.3 (1) $ 4.9 Excess and obsolete inventory reserve, LIFO basis $ 27.1 $ 4.9 $ 5.6 $ 26.4 Tax valuation allowance $ 22.9 $ 1.3 $ — $ 24.2 Year ended December 31, 2016 Allowance for doubtful receivables $ 9.9 $ 1.6 $ 4.1 (1) $ 7.4 Excess and obsolete inventory reserve, LIFO basis $ 24.7 $ 8.9 $ 6.5 $ 27.1 Tax valuation allowance $ 26.6 $ .8 $ 4.5 $ 22.9 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 (1) Uncollectible accounts charged off, net of recoveries.

Summary Of Significant Accoun30

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 accrual and disclosure of loss contingencies.
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 or to support other business opportunities. 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 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 net realizable value. 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 —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, or is disposed of by sale or otherwise. 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.
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]	LOSS CONTINGENCIES: Loss contingencies 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. If no outcome is more likely, we accrue at the minimum amount of the range. Any insurance recovery is recorded separately if it is determined that a recovery is probable. Legal fees are accrued when incurred.
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. Our nine reporting units are the business groups one level below the operating segment level for which discrete financial information is available. The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. If after such an assessment, with regard to each reporting unit, we conclude that the goodwill of a reporting unit is not impaired, then no further action is required (commonly referred to as the Step Zero Analysis approach). For those reporting units where a significant change or event occurs, and where potential impairment indicators exist (based on the Step Zero Analysis approach), recoverability of goodwill is then evaluated using a two-step process. The first step involves a comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit 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 reporting unit. If the carrying value of the goodwill of a reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. 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 the historical earnings for the past two years. The enterprise value is based upon current market capitalization and includes a 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. 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 or workforce reductions. 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 E . 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 or to support other business opportunities. 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, 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 foreign currency and interest rates. 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 2017 presentation. These were primarily a result of changes in our management organizational structure and related internal reporting (See Note E - Segment Information ).
New Accounting Guidance	NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE: The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regularly issues updates to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification that are communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards Update (ASU). Below is a summary of the ASUs, effective for current or future periods, most relevant to our financial statements: Adopted in 2017: • ASU 2016-16 "Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Asset Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory": Eliminates deferral of the tax effects of all intra-entity asset sales other than inventory, resulting in tax expense being recorded on the sale of the asset in the seller's tax jurisdiction when the sale occurs, even though the pretax effects of the transaction are eliminated in consolidation. Any deferred tax asset arising in the buyer's jurisdiction is also recognized at the time of sale. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2017. The modified retrospective approach was required, and as a result, we recorded a $1.1 increase to beginning retained earnings on January 1, 2017. Adoption of this new guidance did not materially impact our 2017 Consolidated Statements of Operations. To be adopted in future years: • ASU 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606): Supersedes most of the existing authoritative literature for revenue recognition and prescribes a five-step model for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. This standard was issued in 2015 and was subsequently amended several times in 2016. We will adopt the standard effective January 1, 2018. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to materially impact our future statements of operations, total assets, or cash flows. We will transition to the new standard using the modified retrospective method. Under the modified retrospective method, there will be an adjustment to our January 1, 2018, equity for the cumulative effect of existing contracts. 2017 and earlier years will be presented under legacy GAAP. 2018 will be presented under the new standard for existing and new contracts. The footnotes will disclose existing and new contracts under both the new standard and legacy GAAP. We disclosed in our September 30, 2017 Form 10-Q that we identified certain contracts containing provisions that will require the recognition of revenue over time. These contracts were for the production of a highly customized good with no alternative use where we had a contractual right to payment (including a normal profit) for goods in a finished goods status in the event of contract termination. In finalizing our interpretation of Topic 606 and a deeper analysis of the termination provisions of these contracts, we have concluded that most of our contracts will not meet the criteria to recognize revenue over time. We have subsequently concluded that the contract duration begins at the point we begin manufacturing. At the work-in-process stage, our contract provisions only provide for a reimbursement of costs. Based on these conclusions, we would lack the contractual right to a payment that includes a normal profit throughout the duration of the contract. Thus, Topic 606 would require revenue to be recognized at the point where the customer obtains control of the goods in most of our contractual arrangements. We have concluded that our customer obtains control of a good when it has the ability to direct the use of the good, obtain substantially all the remaining benefits of that good, or obtain the right to deploy or restrict another entity from deploying the good. We believe this control transfer will occur upon shipment from our facility or upon delivery to our customer’s facility and will depend on the terms of the contract. We do not believe our control transfer conclusion will have a material impact on our income statement when compared to legacy GAAP. During the fourth quarter, we concluded our tooling arrangements with our customers are not part of ongoing major or central operations and therefore, do not transfer a good or service to our customers. In these tooling arrangements, we enter into a contract to produce or obtain tooling to be used in production of that customer’s goods, and that customer agrees to reimburse us for the costs of that tooling. We believe that our tooling arrangements are activities to fulfill our performance obligations to our customers. Under prior accounting standards for the recognition of revenue, we recorded an immaterial amount of revenue related to these reimbursements. Upon adoption of Topic 606, we will account for these tooling costs and reimbursements on a net basis and recognize no revenue related to tooling reimbursements. This change will not materially impact our revenues, cost of sales, net earnings, or our total assets. • ASU 2016-02 “Leases” (Topic 842): Requires that a lessee recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for most lease arrangements. This ASU will be effective January 1, 2019. We have assembled a cross-functional implementation team and are assessing all potential impacts of the standard. We believe our assets and liabilities will increase for the adoption of this ASU through the recording of these right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities. We continue to evaluate its impact on our statements of operations and cash flows. • ASU 2017-12 “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities”: This ASU is intended to simplify and clarify the accounting and disclosure requirements for hedging activities by more closely aligning the results of cash flow and fair value hedge accounting with the risk management activities of an entity. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect of the ASU on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. • ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment": This ASU simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under this ASU, the annual goodwill impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value up to the total amount of goodwill for the reporting unit. This ASU will be effective January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating this guidance, and do not expect it to materially impact our future financial statements. • ASU 2018-02, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income”: This ASU provides financial statement preparers with an option to reclassify stranded tax effects within accumulated other comprehensive income in each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is recorded. The ASU will be effective for us January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the amendments should be applied in either the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the change in federal corporate income tax rate in the TCJA is recognized. We are currently evaluating this guidance. • ASUs 2016-13 “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses” (Topic 326) and 2016-15 “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force)” are currently being evaluated; however, we do not expect these updates to materially impact our future financial statements.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017, 2016 and 2015. 2017 2016 2015 Balance, beginning of year $ 33.8 $ 22.6 $ 73.0 LIFO expense (benefit) 18.6 10.5 (46.4 ) Allocated to divested businesses (1.5 ) .7 (4.0 ) Balance, end of year $ 50.9 $ 33.8 $ 22.6
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, 2017
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Results From Discontinued Operations And Activity Directly Related To Divestitures	The table below includes activity related to discontinued operations for the years presented: Year Ended 2017 2016 2015 Trade sales: Furniture Products - Store Fixtures (1) $ — $ — $ 19.4 Earnings (loss): Furniture Products - Store Fixtures (1) $ — $ .7 $ 3.4 Subsequent activity related to divestitures completed prior to 2015 (2) (1.4 ) 29.4 (1.5 ) Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes (EBIT) (1.4 ) 30.1 1.9 Income tax (expense) benefit (3) .5 (11.0 ) (.7 ) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (.9 ) $ 19.1 $ 1.2 (1) During the fourth quarter of 2014, we divested the majority of our Store Fixtures reporting unit, which was previously part of the Furniture Products segment. We sold the final Store Fixtures business in the fourth quarter of 2015. Total consideration for these businesses was approximately $72.0 during this time period. No significant gains or losses were realized on the sale of these businesses. (2) Activity is primarily related to two unrelated litigation settlements associated with our former Prime Foam Products unit. This unit was sold in March 2007 and was previously part of the Residential Products segment. During 2016, we received proceeds from an antitrust litigation settlement of approximately $38.0 ( $25.0 after-tax) of which $31.4 ( $19.8 after-tax) is associated with this unit. Additionally, during 2017 we settled a final antitrust litigation for a cash payment that was not material to the company and was not materially different from the amount previously accrued for the claim. (3) The 2016 tax expense is primarily related to the antitrust litigation settlement. Other Divestitures The following businesses were divested during the periods presented, but did not meet the discontinued operations criteria. Date Year Ended Divested 2017 2016 2015 Trade Sales: Residential Products: Machinery operation Fourth quarter 2016 $ — $ 3.1 $ 3.7 Industrial Products: Wire operations Second and fourth quarters 2016 — 38.0 69.4 Steel Tubing business unit Fourth quarter 2015 — — 88.9 Specialized Products: Commercial Vehicle Products (CVP) operation Third quarter 2017 25.1 59.7 58.8 CVP operation Second quarter 2016 — 15.3 27.5 CVP operation Fourth quarter 2015 — — 9.3 Total Trade Sales $ 25.1 $ 116.1 $ 257.6 EBIT: Residential Products: Machinery operation Fourth quarter 2016 $ — $ (.3 ) $ .1 Industrial Products: Wire operations Second and fourth quarters 2016 — 1.8 3.0 Steel Tubing business unit Fourth quarter 2015 — — .2 Specialized Products: CVP operation Third quarter 2017 (2.3 ) 3.1 (.1 ) CVP operation Second quarter 2016 — 2.8 3.9 CVP operation Fourth quarter 2015 — — (.6 ) Total EBIT $ (2.3 ) $ 7.4 $ 6.5

Impairment Charges (Tables)

Impairment Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary Of Impairment Charges On Continued And Discontinued Operations	Year Ended 2017 2016 2015 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 Products $ — $ — $ — $ — $ .4 $ .4 $ — $ .7 $ .7 Industrial Products: Wire operation 1.3 3.3 4.6 — — — — — — Steel Tubing — — — — — — 4.1 1.4 5.5 Other — .3 .3 — — — — — — Specialized Products - CVP — — — 3.7 — 3.7 — .1 .1 Total continuing operations 1.3 3.6 4.9 3.7 .4 4.1 4.1 2.2 6.3 Discontinued operations — — — — — — — .2 .2 Total impairment charges $ 1.3 $ 3.6 $ 4.9 $ 3.7 $ .4 $ 4.1 $ 4.1 $ 2.4 $ 6.5
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. Fair Value over Carrying Value divided by Carrying 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 Less than 100% $ — — % — % — % 101% - 300% 588.7 .6% - 7.0% 3.0 % 8.0% - 12.5% 301% - 600% 217.4 3.1% - 10.9% 3.0 % 8.0% - 9.0% $ 806.1 .6% - 10.9% 3.0 % 8.0% - 12.5%

Goodwill And Other Intangible34

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 Products Industrial Products Furniture Products Specialized Products Total Net goodwill as of January 1, 2016 $ 351.2 $ 76.7 $ 190.0 $ 188.2 $ 806.1 Additions for current year acquisitions 4.9 — — 3.8 8.7 Adjustments to prior year acquisitions — — .1 — .1 Reductions for sale of business (.1 ) (4.3 ) — (8.8 ) (13.2 ) Impairment charge (1) — — — (3.7 ) (3.7 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (3.2 ) (.5 ) (2.2 ) (.8 ) (6.7 ) Net goodwill as of December 31, 2016 352.8 71.9 187.9 178.7 791.3 Additions for current year acquisitions 7.6 — 3.9 — 11.5 Adjustments to prior year acquisitions .8 — — — .8 Impairment charge (2) — (1.3 ) — — (1.3 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment 7.0 .2 4.4 8.3 19.9 Net goodwill as of December 31, 2017 $ 368.2 $ 70.8 $ 196.2 $ 187.0 $ 822.2 Net goodwill as of December 31, 2017 is comprised of: Gross goodwill $ 368.2 $ 76.2 $ 446.8 $ 253.7 $ 1,144.9 Accumulated impairment losses — (5.4 ) (250.6 ) (66.7 ) (322.7 ) Net goodwill as of December 31, 2017 $ 368.2 $ 70.8 $ 196.2 $ 187.0 $ 822.2 (1) We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the Commercial Vehicle Products unit as outlined in Note C . (2) We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to a wire operation as outlined in Note C .
Intangible Assets Purchased	(2) We recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to a wire operation as outlined in Note C . The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization by intangible asset class and intangible assets acquired dur
Estimated Amortization Expense	Estimated amortization expense for items included in our December 31, 2017 balance sheet in each of the next five years is as follows: Year ended December 31 2018 $ 23.0 2019 21.0 2020 19.0 2021 13.0 2022 12.0

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Results From Continuing Operations	A summary of segment results for the periods presented are as follows: Year Ended December 31 Trade Sales Inter- Segment Sales Total Segment Sales EBIT 2017 Residential Products $ 1,620.2 $ 18.6 $ 1,638.8 $ 184.0 Industrial Products 291.7 253.9 545.6 21.0 Furniture Products 1,096.4 16.8 1,113.2 81.5 Specialized Products 935.5 7.1 942.6 195.6 Intersegment eliminations and other (1) (14.2 ) $ 3,943.8 $ 296.4 $ 4,240.2 $ 467.9 2016 Residential Products $ 1,571.4 $ 17.2 $ 1,588.6 $ 167.5 Industrial Products 289.4 293.1 582.5 65.3 Furniture Products 989.3 59.3 1,048.6 106.6 Specialized Products 899.8 6.5 906.3 181.4 Intersegment eliminations and other 1.2 $ 3,749.9 $ 376.1 $ 4,126.0 $ 522.0 2015 Residential Products $ 1,666.1 $ 21.9 $ 1,688.0 $ 154.7 Industrial Products 427.6 349.0 776.6 76.8 Furniture Products 982.7 89.1 1,071.8 118.1 Specialized Products 840.8 6.4 847.2 150.2 Intersegment eliminations and other (1) (13.3 ) $ 3,917.2 $ 466.4 $ 4,383.6 $ 486.5
Revenues From External Customers	Revenues from trade customers, by product line, are as follows: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Residential Products Bedding group $ 837.2 $ 831.8 $ 918.3 Fabric & Carpet Cushion group 720.1 666.8 675.0 Machinery group 62.9 72.8 72.8 1,620.2 1,571.4 1,666.1 Industrial Products Wire group (1) 291.7 289.4 338.6 Steel Tubing group (1) — — 89.0 291.7 289.4 427.6 Furniture Products Consumer Products group 413.3 327.2 305.6 Home Furniture group 410.2 413.3 442.9 Work Furniture group 272.9 248.8 234.2 1,096.4 989.3 982.7 Specialized Products Automotive group 772.5 695.0 621.9 Aerospace Products group 137.9 129.7 123.2 Commercial Vehicle Products group (1) 25.1 75.1 95.7 935.5 899.8 840.8 $ 3,943.8 $ 3,749.9 $ 3,917.2 (1) Our two remaining CVP operations were sold in 2017 and 2016. Certain operations in the Wire group were sold in 2016. The Steel Tubing group was sold in 2015. See Note B .
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 2017 Residential Products $ 554.6 $ 60.5 $ 33.6 $ 45.8 Industrial Products 150.0 14.3 — 10.2 Furniture Products 245.7 20.2 14.3 16.2 Specialized Products 271.7 51.7 — 31.2 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 557.0 — — — Unallocated assets and other (1) 1,693.1 12.7 — 22.5 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet 78.7 — — — $ 3,550.8 $ 159.4 $ 47.9 $ 125.9 2016 Residential Products $ 527.2 $ 32.4 $ 11.2 $ 42.9 Industrial Products 147.4 10.1 — 11.8 Furniture Products 219.4 16.6 — 14.4 Specialized Products 248.7 42.2 13.7 29.7 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 495.9 — — — Unallocated assets and other (1) 1,378.5 22.7 — 16.6 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet (33.0 ) — — — $ 2,984.1 $ 124.0 $ 24.9 $ 115.4 2015 Residential Products $ 548.2 $ 36.1 $ .2 $ 42.5 Industrial Products 186.7 12.5 — 14.2 Furniture Products 212.0 13.9 25.4 13.7 Specialized Products 230.1 31.1 — 28.2 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 516.6 — — — Unallocated assets and other (1) 1,393.3 9.6 — 14.6 Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet (123.2 ) — — — $ 2,963.7 $ 103.2 $ 25.6 $ 113.2 (1) Unallocated assets consist primarily of goodwill, other intangibles, cash, businesses sold and deferred tax assets. Unallocated depreciation and amortization consists primarily of depreciation of non-operating assets and amortization of debt issue costs. , based on the geography of manufacture. Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Trade sales Foreign sales Europe $ 475.3 $ 445.2 $ 426.8 China 481.6 420.0 392.0 Canada 265.1 215.1 203.1 Mexico 148.5 132.8 117.3 Other 85.5 69.4 74.3 Total foreign sales 1,456.0 1,282.5 1,213.5 United States 2,487.8 2,467.4 2,703.7 Total trade sales $ 3,943.8 $ 3,749.9 $ 3,917.2 Tangible long-lived assets Foreign tangible long-lived assets Europe $ 157.4 $ 128.6 $ 123.6 China 54.7 45.5 41.8 Canada 39.9 29.6 23.0 Mexico 6.5 6.3 7.6 Other 13.0 12.7 8.0 Total foreign tangible long-lived assets 271.5 222.7 204.0 United States 392.4 342.8 336.8 Total tangible long-lived assets $ 663.9 $ 565.5 $ 540.8

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 2017 2016 2015 Earnings: Earnings from continuing operations $ 293.6 $ 367.1 $ 328.0 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax (.1 ) (.4 ) (4.1 ) Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders 293.5 366.7 323.9 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (.9 ) 19.1 1.2 Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 292.6 $ 385.8 $ 325.1 Weighted average number of shares (in millions): Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS 136.0 137.9 140.9 Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation 1.3 2.1 2.0 Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS 137.3 140.0 142.9 Basic and Diluted EPS: Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders Continuing operations $ 2.16 $ 2.66 $ 2.30 Discontinued operations (.01 ) .14 .01 Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 2.15 $ 2.80 $ 2.31 Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders Continuing operations $ 2.14 $ 2.62 $ 2.27 Discontinued operations (.01 ) .14 .01 Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders $ 2.13 $ 2.76 $ 2.28 Other information: Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation — — —

Accounts and Other Receivables

Accounts and Other Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Components Of Accounts And Other Receivables	Accounts and other receivables at December 31 consisted of the following: 2017 2016 Current Long-term Current Long-term Trade accounts receivable $ 526.1 $ — $ 456.5 $ — Trade notes receivable 1.0 1.2 1.5 .7 Total trade receivables 527.1 1.2 458.0 .7 Other notes receivable — 24.7 — 24.6 Insurance receivables 43.0 — — — Taxes receivable, including income taxes 15.0 — 20.8 — Other receivables 14.8 — 15.0 — Subtotal other receivables 72.8 24.7 35.8 24.6 Total trade and other receivables 599.9 25.9 493.8 25.3 Allowance for doubtful accounts: Trade accounts receivable (4.7 ) — (7.1 ) — Trade notes receivable (.1 ) (.1 ) (.1 ) (.2 ) Total trade receivables (4.8 ) (.1 ) (7.2 ) (.2 ) Other notes receivable — — — — Total allowance for doubtful accounts (4.8 ) (.1 ) (7.2 ) (.2 ) Total net receivables $ 595.1 $ 25.8 $ 486.6 $ 25.1
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	Activity related to the allowance for doubtful accounts is reflected below: Balance at December 31, 2015 Add: Charges Less: Charge-offs, Balance at December 31, 2016 Add: Less: Balance at December 31, 2017 Trade accounts receivable $ 9.2 $ 1.8 $ 3.9 $ 7.1 $ .9 $ 3.3 $ 4.7 Trade notes receivable .3 (.2 ) (.2 ) .3 (.1 ) — .2 Total trade receivables 9.5 1.6 3.7 7.4 .8 3.3 4.9 Other notes receivable .4 — .4 — — — — Total allowance for doubtful accounts $ 9.9 $ 1.6 $ 4.1 $ 7.4 $ .8 $ 3.3 $ 4.9

Supplemental Balance Sheet In38

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	at December 31 consisted of the following: 2017 2016 Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid income taxes $ 28.5 $ 1.3 Other 45.7 35.5 $ 74.2 $ 36.8 Sundry assets Deferred taxes (see Note M ) $ 21.4 $ 23.9 Assets held for sale (see Note B ) 2.6 11.0 Diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K ) 31.6 25.0 Investment in associated companies 7.1 7.1 Pension plan assets (see Note L ) 2.2 1.1 Brazilian VAT deposits (see Note S ) 12.2 12.5 Net long-term notes receivable 25.8 25.1 Other 26.2 31.8 $ 129.1 $ 137.5 Accrued expenses Litigation contingency accruals (see Note S ) $ .4 $ 3.2 Wages and commissions payable 70.6 76.8 Workers’ compensation, vehicle-related and product liability, medical/disability (see Note S ) 90.3 48.7 Sales promotions 47.2 35.2 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K ) 15.7 19.0 Accrued interest 10.9 8.8 General taxes, excluding income taxes 19.1 16.0 Environmental reserves 3.0 3.5 Other 46.2 46.5 $ 303.4 $ 257.7 Other current liabilities Dividends payable $ 47.5 $ 45.4 Customer deposits 12.7 14.4 Sales tax payable 4.0 5.2 Derivative financial instruments (see Note R ) 1.8 4.1 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K ) 2.4 1.8 Outstanding checks in excess of book balances 11.0 17.8 Other 9.3 5.5 $ 88.7 $ 94.2 Other long-term liabilities Liability for pension benefits (see Note L ) $ 57.6 $ 79.6 Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K ) 36.4 31.2 Deemed repatriation tax payable (see Note M ) 61.9 — Net reserves for tax contingencies 12.3 15.1 Deferred compensation (see Note K ) 17.1 18.0 Other 17.6 29.1 $ 202.9 $ 173.0

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Details Of Long-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rates And Due Dates	Long-term debt, interest rates and due dates at December 31 are as follows: 2017 2016 Year-end Interest Rate Due Date Through Balance Year-end Interest Rate Due Date Through Balance Term notes (1) 3.7 % 2027 $ 1,239.1 3.8 % 2024 $ 745.3 Industrial development bonds, principally variable interest rates 1.3 % 2030 6.2 .9 % 2030 12.5 Commercial paper (2) 2022 — 2021 195.9 Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment) 5.7 5.7 Other, partially secured .7 .4 1,251.7 959.8 Less current maturities 153.8 3.6 $ 1,097.9 $ 956.2
Maturities Of Long-Term Debt	Maturities of long-term debt are as follows (1): Year ended December 31 2018 $ 153.8 2019 1.3 2020 1.3 2021 1.5 2022 298.5 Thereafter 795.3 $ 1,251.7
Amounts Outstanding Related To Commercial Paper Program	mounts outstanding at December 31 related to our commercial paper program were: 2017 2016 Total program authorized $ 800.0 $ 750.0 Commercial paper outstanding (classified as long-term debt) — (195.9 ) Letters of credit issued under the credit facility — — Total program usage — (195.9 ) Total program available $ 800.0 $ 554.1

Lease Obligations (Tables)

Lease Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
Components Of Rental Expense	Total rental expense for the periods presented was as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Continuing operations $ 51.3 $ 51.2 $ 51.4 Discontinued operations $ — $ — $ .5
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 2018 $ 34.5 2019 27.1 2020 22.0 2021 18.4 2022 13.0 Thereafter 15.3 $ 130.3

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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"). 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, 2017, the following common shares were authorized for issuance under the Plan: Shares Available for Issuance Maximum Number of Authorized Shares Unexercised options 1.9 1.9 Outstanding stock units—vested 3.7 7.6 Outstanding stock units—unvested .7 1.9 Available for grant 8.5 8.5 Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2017 14.8 19.9
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 2017 2016 2015 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 $ — $ — $ 1.0 $ — $ .2 $ — Cash payments in lieu of options — — — 1.0 — 1.0 Stock-based retirement plans contributions (2) 5.5 1.2 6.7 1.3 7.0 1.3 Discounts on various stock awards: Deferred Stock Compensation Program (1) 2.1 — 2.0 — 1.9 — Stock-based retirement plans (2) 1.4 — 1.5 — 1.4 — Discount Stock Plan (6) 1.1 — 1.0 — 1.0 — Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards (3) (7) 5.4 (1.4 ) 4.8 6.5 8.3 10.6 Profitable Growth Incentive (PGI) awards (4) (7) 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.0 6.0 5.9 Restricted Stock Units (RSU) awards (5) 2.5 — 2.8 — 3.5 — Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock .9 — 1.0 — 1.2 — Total stock-related compensation expense 20.3 $ 1.2 22.2 $ 9.8 30.5 $ 18.8 Employee contributions for above stock plans 16.3 14.9 14.7 Total stock-based compensation $ 36.6 $ 37.1 $ 45.2 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense $ 7.3 $ 8.1 $ 11.6 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation payments * 9.9 18.2 — Total tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation $ 17.2 $ 26.3 $ 11.6 * In the first quarter of 2016 we adopted ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This ASU provides that the tax effects of stock-based awards must be treated as discrete items affecting the tax rate in the interim reporting period in which the tax deductions occur.
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: 2017 2016 Current Long-term Total Current Long-term Total Assets: Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (2) $ 2.4 $ 31.6 $ 34.0 $ 1.8 $ 25.0 $ 26.8 Liabilities: Executive Stock Unit Program (2) $ 2.4 $ 32.0 $ 34.4 $ 1.8 $ 23.8 $ 25.6 Performance Stock Unit award (3) 6.7 1.9 8.6 9.7 5.6 15.3 Profitable Growth Incentive award (4) 2.0 2.5 4.5 1.6 1.8 3.4 Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts 7.0 — 7.0 7.7 — 7.7 Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation $ 18.1 $ 36.4 $ 54.5 $ 20.8 $ 31.2 $ 52.0
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual Disclosure, Postretirement Benefits	Options Units Cash Aggregate amount of compensation deferred during 2017 $ .4 $ 9.3 $ .8
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award	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, 2016 2.1 .2 — 2.3 $ 23.13 Granted** — — — — — Exercised (.4 ) — — (.4 ) 18.64 Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1.7 .2 — 1.9 $ 24.08 3.5 $ 45.0 Vested or expected to vest 1.9 $ 24.08 3.5 $ 45.0 Exercisable (vested) at December 31, 2017 1.8 $ 22.93 3.2 $ 44.7 *
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 2017 2016 2015 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 11.7 $ 27.7 $ 17.1 Cash received from stock options exercised 2.6 4.9 8.3 Total fair value of stock options vested 1.2 .1 1.3
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 2017 2016 2015 Aggregate grant date fair value $ — $ 1.4 $ .9 Weighted-average per share grant date fair value $ 9.21 $ 10.79 $ 10.06 Risk-free interest rate 2.3 % 2.2 % 2.1 % Expected life in years 6.0 7.9 7.5 Expected volatility (over expected life) 19.8 % 30.0 % 30.5 % Expected dividend yield (over expected life) 3.1 % 3.0 % 3.0 %
Components Of SBP And ESUP	Information for employee contributions the year ended December 31 for these plans was as follows. See the stock-based compensation table above for information regarding employer contributions. SBP ESUP Employee contributions $ 3.3 $ 4.5 Less diversified contributions .7 4.5 Total employee stock contributions $ 2.6 $ — 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, 2017 2016 2015 Total shares base award .1 .1 .2 Grant date per share fair value $ 50.75 $ 40.16 $ 42.22 Risk-free interest rate 1.5 % 1.3 % 1.1 % Expected life in years 3.0 3.0 3.0 Expected volatility (over expected life) 19.5 % 19.2 % 19.8 % Expected dividend yield (over expected life) 2.8 % 3.1 % 2.9 % 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 Cash Portion Distribution Date 2013 December 31, 2015 27 165.4% .4 million $ 8.5 First quarter 2016 2014 December 31, 2016 10 175.0% .4 million $ 9.8 First quarter 2017 2015 December 31, 2017 57 61.0% — $ 6.9 First quarter 2018
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	As of December 31, 2017, the unrecognized cost of non-vested stock units that is not adjusted to fair value was $8.7 with a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 1 year. 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, 2016 — — .9 .1 .2 1.2 $ 20.30 Granted based on current service .2 .2 — .1 — .5 48.12 Granted based on future conditions — — .2 — .1 .3 24.97 Vested (.2 ) (.2 ) (.4 ) (.1 ) — (.9 ) 31.57 Difference between maximum and actual payout — — — — (.1 ) (.1 ) — Award elected to be paid in cash — — (.3 ) — (.1 ) (.4 ) 19.32 Total non-vested at December 31, 2017 — — .4 .1 .1 .6 $ 19.56 $ 30.8 Fully vested shares available for issuance at December 31, 2017 3.7 $ 178.1 * PSU awards are presented at 175% (i.e., maximum) payout ** PGI awards are presented at 250% (i.e., maximum) payout Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Total intrinsic value of vested stock units converted to common stock $ 22.7 $ 24.8 $ 27.7
Stock Units Converted To Common Stock	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, 2016 — — .9 .1 .2 1.2 $ 20.30 Granted based on current service .2 .2 — .1 — .5 48.12 Granted based on future conditions — — .2 — .1 .3 24.97 Vested (.2 ) (.2 ) (.4 ) (.1 ) — (.9 ) 31.57 Difference between maximum and actual payout — — — — (.1 ) (.1 ) — Award elected to be paid in cash — — (.3 ) — (.1 ) (.4 ) 19.32 Total non-vested at December 31, 2017 — — .4 .1 .1 .6 $ 19.56 $ 30.8 Fully vested shares available for issuance at December 31, 2017 3.7 $ 178.1 * PSU awards are presented at 175% (i.e., maximum) payout ** PGI awards are presented at 250% (i.e., maximum) payout Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Total intrinsic value of vested stock units converted to common stock $ 22.7 $ 24.8 $ 27.7
Discount Stock Plan	Average 2017 purchase price per share (net of discount) $ 41.75 2017 number of shares purchased by employees .1 Shares purchased since inception in 1982 23.0 Maximum shares under the plan 27.0

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Summary Of Pension Obligations And Funded Status	A summary of our pension obligations and funded status as of December 31 is as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation, beginning of period $ 293.0 $ 290.3 $ 343.0 Service cost 4.6 4.4 4.3 Interest cost 10.9 11.3 12.6 Plan participants’ contributions .7 .7 .7 Actuarial loss (gain) 4.0 9.8 (17.4 ) Benefits paid (15.2 ) (19.1 ) (13.9 ) Settlements (59.8 ) — (35.7 ) Foreign currency exchange rate changes 3.3 (4.4 ) (3.3 ) Benefit obligation, end of period 1 241.5 293.0 290.3 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 214.1 207.5 258.9 Actual return on plan assets 28.3 18.9 (1.7 ) Employer contributions 14.9 9.8 1.8 Plan participants’ contributions .7 .7 .7 Benefits paid (15.2 ) (19.1 ) (13.9 ) Settlements (59.8 ) — (35.7 ) Foreign currency exchange rate changes 2.7 (3.7 ) (2.6 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of period 185.7 214.1 207.5 Net funded status $ (55.8 ) $ (78.9 ) $ (82.8 ) Funded status recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Other assets—sundry $ 2.2 $ 1.1 $ 1.3 Other current liabilities (.4 ) (.4 ) (.4 ) Other long-term liabilities (57.6 ) (79.6 ) (83.7 ) Net funded status $ (55.8 ) $ (78.9 ) $ (82.8 )
Schedule Of Accumulated And Projected Benefit Obligation Information
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 were approximately $2.0 at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Amounts and activity included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with pensions are reflected below: December 31, 2016 2017 1 2017 2017 2017 December 31, 2017 Net loss (gain) (before tax) $ 90.6 $ (19.9 ) $ (10.9 ) $ .7 $ (6.9 ) $ 53.6 Deferred income taxes (33.4 ) — — — 18.3 (15.1 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax) $ 57.2 $ (19.9 ) $ (10.9 ) $ .7 $ 11.4 $ 38.5
Summary Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Recognized In Net Periodic Pension Cost	Of the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2017, the portions expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension cost in 2018 are as follows: Net loss $ 2.7
Components Of Net Pension (Expense) Income	Components of net pension (expense) income for the years ended December 31 were as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Service cost $ (4.6 ) $ (4.4 ) $ (4.3 ) Interest cost (10.9 ) (11.3 ) (12.6 ) Expected return on plan assets 13.4 12.9 16.5 Recognized net actuarial loss (4.6 ) (4.5 ) (5.2 ) Settlements (15.3 ) — (12.1 ) Net pension (expense) income $ (22.0 ) $ (7.3 ) $ (17.7 ) Weighted average assumptions for pension costs: Discount rate used in net pension costs 3.8 % 4.1 % 3.8 % Rate of compensation increase used in pension costs 3.5 % 3.5 % 3.5 % Expected return on plan assets 6.5 % 6.5 % 6.6 % Weighted average assumptions for benefit obligation: Discount rate used in benefit obligation 3.4 % 3.8 % 4.1 % Rate of compensation increase used in benefit obligation 3.0 % 3.5 % 3.5 %
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets	Presented below are our major categories of investments for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Measured at NAV 1 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Measured at NAV 1 Total Mutual and pooled funds Fixed income $ 38.2 $ — $ — $ — $ 38.2 $ 46.4 $ — $ — $ — $ 46.4 Equities 103.2 — — — 103.2 120.6 — — — 120.6 Stable value funds — 25.8 — — 25.8 — 35.1 — — 35.1 Money market funds, cash and other — — — 18.5 18.5 — — — 12.0 12.0 Total investments at fair value $ 141.4 $ 25.8 $ — $ 18.5 $ 185.7 $ 167.0 $ 35.1 $ — $ 12.0 $ 214.1
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	1 Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. 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: 2017 2016 Asset Category Equity securities 55 % 56 % Debt securities 21 22 Stable value funds 14 16 Other, including cash 10 6 Total 100 % 100 %
Schedule Of Estimated Benefit Payments	Estimated benefit payments expected over the next ten years are as follows: 2018 $ 11.2 2019 11.6 2020 11.9 2021 12.1 2022 12.3 2023-2027 66.5
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans	Total expense for defined contribution plans was as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Defined contribution plans $ 6.3 $ 6.1 $ 6.8

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 2017 2016 2015 Domestic $ 188.6 $ 267.7 $ 254.2 Foreign 243.4 219.4 195.6 $ 432.0 $ 487.1 $ 449.8
Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations	The 2017 impact from TCJA is presented below as an increase or (decrease) in the noted line items from our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Balance Sheets: Consolidated Statements of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2017 ($ in millions) U.S. Deferred Tax Revaluation Deemed Repatriation Tax Additional Foreign Withholding Taxes Other Items, net Total Income taxes $ (26.1 ) $ 67.3 $ 9.0 $ .2 $ 50.4 Impact on effective tax rate (6.0 )% 15.6 % 2.1 % — % 11.7 % Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2017 ($ in millions) U.S. Deferred Tax Revaluation Deemed Repatriation Tax Additional Foreign Withholding Taxes Other Items, net Total Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ — $ (5.4 ) $ — $ 27.4 $ 22.0 Deferred income taxes (26.1 ) — 9.0 27.6 10.5 Other long-term liabilities — 61.9 — — 61.9 Income tax expense from continuing operations is comprised of the following components: Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 2015 Current Federal $ 76.0 $ 55.7 $ 63.1 State and local 3.8 4.1 7.6 Foreign 43.2 42.5 40.0 123.0 102.3 110.7 Deferred Federal 5.8 13.1 9.6 State and local (2.6 ) 2.3 .1 Foreign 12.2 2.3 1.4 15.4 17.7 11.1 $ 138.4 $ 120.0 $ 121.8
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 2017 2016 2015 Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Increases (decreases) in rate resulting from: State taxes, net of federal benefit .9 .9 1.6 Tax effect of foreign operations (8.0 ) (6.0 ) (5.8 ) Deferred tax on undistributed foreign earnings 2.8 .5 (1.0 ) Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings 15.6 — — Deferred tax revaluation (6.0 ) — — Stock-based compensation (2.0 ) (3.4 ) — Tax benefit for outside basis in subsidiary (1.8 ) — — Change in valuation allowance (.4 ) .2 — Change in uncertain tax positions, net (.6 ) (.6 ) (.5 ) Domestic production activities deduction (1.2 ) (1.2 ) (1.2 ) Other permanent differences, net (1.6 ) (.6 ) (1.0 ) Other, net (.7 ) (.2 ) — Effective tax rate 32.0 % 24.6 % 27.1 %
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: 2017 2016 2015 Gross unrecognized tax benefits, January 1 $ 12.1 $ 15.5 $ 19.8 Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods .1 .3 .3 Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods (.4 ) (1.0 ) (.5 ) Gross increases—current period tax positions 1.5 1.1 1.3 Change due to exchange rate fluctuations .3 — (1.3 ) Settlements (.9 ) (.9 ) (1.5 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (2.6 ) (2.9 ) (2.6 ) Gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31 10.1 12.1 15.5 Interest 3.0 4.0 6.0 Penalties .5 .6 .6 Total gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31 $ 13.6 $ 16.7 $ 22.1
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 2017 2016 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Property, plant and equipment $ 19.8 $ (53.5 ) $ 5.9 $ (57.3 ) Inventories 1.9 (14.0 ) 3.3 (22.1 ) Accrued expenses 59.1 (.2 ) 93.3 (.3 ) Net operating losses and other tax carryforwards 35.0 — 48.2 — Pension cost and other post-retirement benefits 11.9 (.6 ) 31.4 (.9 ) Intangible assets 1.2 (77.3 ) 1.1 (107.6 ) Derivative financial instruments 5.3 (1.7 ) 9.9 (1.7 ) Tax on undistributed earnings — (21.4 ) — (9.2 ) Uncertain tax positions 3.5 — 5.3 — Other .7 (7.1 ) 2.9 (9.7 ) Gross deferred tax assets (liabilities) 138.4 (175.8 ) 201.3 (208.8 ) Valuation allowance (24.2 ) — (22.9 ) — Total deferred taxes $ 114.2 $ (175.8 ) $ 178.4 $ (208.8 ) Net deferred tax (liability) asset $ (61.6 ) $ (30.4 )
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 2017 2016 Sundry $ 21.4 $ 23.9 Deferred income taxes (83.0 ) (54.3 ) $ (61.6 ) $ (30.4 )

Other (Income) Expense (Tables)

Other (Income) Expense (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 2017 2016 2015 Restructuring charges $ .8 $ .8 $ 1.6 Currency (gain) loss 1.5 (2.1 ) (2.1 ) Royalty income — (.3 ) (.9 ) (Gain) loss from diversified investments associated with Executive Stock Unit Program (See Note K ) (4.5 ) (2.2 ) .3 Other income (2.8 ) (2.2 ) (5.7 ) $ (5.0 ) $ (6.0 ) $ (6.8 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensi45

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2015 $ 86.8 $ (20.1 ) $ (69.3 ) $ (2.6 ) Other comprehensive income (88.5 ) (13.1 ) .1 (101.5 ) Reclassifications, pretax (1) (3.6 ) 3.5 17.3 17.2 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 ) Other comprehensive income (33.2 ) (.9 ) (3.0 ) (37.1 ) Reclassifications, pretax (2) (1.7 ) 15.3 4.5 18.1 Income tax effect — (4.0 ) (.6 ) (4.6 ) Attributable to noncontrolling interest 1.1 — — 1.1 Balance December 31, 2016 (38.6 ) (17.8 ) (57.2 ) (113.6 ) Other comprehensive income 78.7 1.6 10.2 90.5 Reclassifications, pretax (3) — 7.2 19.9 27.1 Income tax effect — (2.5 ) (11.4 ) (13.9 ) Attributable to noncontrolling interest .4 — — .4 Balance December 31, 2017 $ 40.5 $ (11.5 ) $ (38.5 ) $ (9.5 ) (1) 2015 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ (.6 ) $ — $ (.6 ) Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — — 17.3 17.3 Interest expense — 4.1 — 4.1 Other (income) expense, net (3.6 ) — — (3.6 ) Total 2015 reclassifications, pretax $ (3.6 ) $ 3.5 $ 17.3 $ 17.2 (2) 2016 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ 10.6 $ — $ 10.6 Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — .5 4.5 5.0 Interest expense — 4.2 — 4.2 Other (income) expense, net (1.7 ) — — (1.7 ) Total 2016 reclassifications, pretax $ (1.7 ) $ 15.3 $ 4.5 $ 18.1 (3) 2017 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ 2.3 $ — $ 2.3 Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — .7 19.9 20.6 Interest expense — 4.2 — 4.2 Other (income) expense, net — — — — Total 2017 reclassifications, pretax $ — $ 7.2 $ 19.9 $ 27.1

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Items Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	As of December 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 236.4 $ — $ 236.4 Derivative assets * (see Note R ) — 3.9 — 3.9 Diversified investments associated with the ESUP * (see Note K ) 34.0 — — 34.0 Total assets $ 34.0 $ 240.3 $ — $ 274.3 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities * (see Note R ) $ — $ 1.9 $ — $ 1.9 Liabilities associated with the ESUP * (see Note K ) 34.4 — — 34.4 Total liabilities $ 34.4 $ 1.9 $ — $ 36.3 As of December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 145.8 $ — $ 145.8 Derivative assets (see Note R ) — .8 — .8 Diversified investments associated with the ESUP * (see Note K ) 26.8 — — 26.8 Total assets $ 26.8 $ 146.6 $ — $ 173.4 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities * (see Note R ) $ — $ 4.1 $ — $ 4.1 Liabilities associated with the ESUP * (see Note K ) 25.6 — — 25.6 Total liabilities $ 25.6 $ 4.1 $ — $ 29.7

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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. 2017 2016 2015 Accounts receivable $ 10.5 $ 5.3 $ 3.7 Inventory 6.2 5.8 4.8 Property, plant and equipment 15.7 3.7 2.7 Goodwill (see Note D ) 11.5 8.7 7.9 Other intangible assets (see Note D ) 20.3 12.3 14.9 Other current and long-term assets .8 — .1 Current liabilities (4.6 ) (4.2 ) (8.1 ) Long-term liabilities (6.3 ) (.5 ) (3.3 ) Non-controlling interest (.5 ) — — Fair value of net identifiable assets 53.6 31.1 22.7 (Plus)/Less: Additional consideration for prior years’ acquisitions — (.3 ) 1.2 Less: Additional consideration payable 2.7 1.9 10.4 Less: Common stock issued for acquired companies 11.8 — — Net cash consideration $ 39.1 $ 29.5 $ 11.1
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, 2017 3 Residential Products; Furniture Products Distributor and installer of geosynthetic products; Carpet cushion; Surface-critical bent tube components December 31, 2016 3 Residential Products; Specialized Products Distributor of geosynthetic products; Innersprings; Fabricated aerospace tubing and pipe assemblies December 31, 2015 1 Furniture Products Upholstered office furniture

Derivative Financial Instrume48

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Sundry Other Current Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese, European and Swiss subsidiaries Mar 2019 $ 144.1 $ 2.2 $ .2 $ — $ — Future USD purchases of European and Korean subsidiaries Mar 2019 14.0 — — .5 — Future MXN purchases of a USD subsidiary Mar 2019 6.6 — — .5 — Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary Dec 2018 11.2 .1 — — — Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary Dec 2018 16.0 .6 — — — Future EUR Sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK subsidiaries Mar 2019 38.8 38.8 — — .3 .1 Total cash flow hedges 2.9 .2 1.3 .1 Fair value hedges: DKK inter-company note receivable on a USD subsidiary May 2018 3.5 — — .1 — USD inter-company note receivable on a CAD subsidiary Feb 2018 8.0 .1 — — — EUR receivables on a USD subsidiary Dec 2018 4.8 — — .1 — USD receivables on a EUR subsidiary Jan 2018 5.0 .1 — — — ZAR inter-company note receivable on a USD subsidiary Dec 2018 1.9 — — .1 — USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary Aug 2018 12.7 — — .2 — Total fair value hedges .2 — .5 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY Nov 2018 15.0 .2 — — — Non-deliverable hedge on JPY exposure to CNY Sep 2018 2.0 .1 — — — Hedge of USD Receivable on CAD Subsidiary Jan 2018 19.0 .3 — — — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments .6 — — — $ 3.7 $ .2 $ 1.8 $ .1 Expiring at various dates through: Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount As of December 31, 2016 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Other Current Liabilities Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese and Swiss subsidiaries Dec 2017 $ 80.4 $ — $ 2.4 Future USD purchases of European subsidiaries Dec 2017 3.8 .1 — Future MXN purchases of USD subsidiary Dec 2017 5.8 — .9 Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary Dec 2017 3.5 .3 — Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary Mar 2017 10.1 .1 — Future EUR Sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK subsidiaries Dec 2017 6.4 — .2 Total cash flow hedges .5 3.5 Fair value hedges: USD inter-company note receivable on a CAD subsidiary Jan 2017 24.0 .2 .1 PLN inter-company note receivable on a GBP subsidiary Jun 2017 2.3 .1 — ZAR inter-company note receivable on a USD subsidiary Dec 2017 2.3 — .1 Total fair value hedges .3 .2 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY Dec 2017 19.0 — .3 Hedge of EUR cash on UK Subsidiary Jan 2017 5.9 — .1 Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — .4 $ .8 $ 4.1
Gains (Losses) Of Hedging Activities Recorded In Income	The following table sets forth the pretax (gains) losses 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 2017 2016 2015 Interest rate cash flow hedges Interest expense $ 4.2 $ 4.2 $ 4.1 Currency cash flow hedges Net sales (1.4 ) 10.8 3.2 Currency cash flow hedges Cost of goods sold .4 1.1 (1.3 ) Currency cash flow hedges Other (income) expense, net .6 .4 — Total cash flow hedges 3.8 16.5 6.0 Fair value hedges Other (income) expense, net (.2 ) (1.3 ) 1.2 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Other (income) expense, net (1.7 ) (.1 ) 2.6 Total derivative instruments $ 1.9 $ 15.1 $ 9.8

Contingencies (Tables)

Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Accruals for Probable Losses	Although the Company denies liability in all currently 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, in millions, as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2017 2016 2015 Litigation contingency accrual - Beginning of period $ 3.2 $ 8.1 $ 83.9 Adjustment to accruals - expense (income) - Continuing operations .6 7.1 5.7 Adjustment to accruals - expense (income) - Discontinued operations 1.6 2.0 .7 Cash payments (5.0 ) (14.0 ) (82.2 ) Litigation contingency accrual - End of period $ .4 $ 3.2 $ 8.1

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings (

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Summary Of Earnings	Year ended December 31 First Second 3 Third 1 Fourth 2,4 Total 2017 Net sales $ 960.3 $ 989.3 $ 1,009.7 $ 984.5 $ 3,943.8 Gross profit 226.0 230.1 215.8 196.0 867.9 Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 107.3 113.4 100.7 110.6 432.0 Earnings from continuing operations $ 86.1 $ 87.6 $ 83.5 $ 36.4 $ 293.6 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax — — (.9 ) — (.9 ) Net earnings 86.1 87.6 82.6 36.4 292.7 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax — — — (.1 ) (.1 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 86.1 $ 87.6 $ 82.6 $ 36.3 $ 292.6 Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .63 $ .64 $ .62 $ .27 $ 2.16 Diluted $ .62 $ .64 $ .61 $ .27 $ 2.14 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 $ .63 $ .64 $ .61 $ .27 $ 2.15 Diluted $ .62 $ .64 $ .60 $ .27 $ 2.13 2016 Net sales $ 938.4 $ 958.9 $ 948.9 $ 903.7 $ 3,749.9 Gross profit 233.6 234.0 227.4 204.2 899.2 Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 118.7 137.2 121.2 110.0 487.1 Earnings from continuing operations $ 91.0 $ 99.5 $ 93.6 $ 83.0 $ 367.1 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax .1 20.3 — (1.3 ) 19.1 Net earnings 91.1 119.8 93.6 81.7 386.2 (Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax (1.6 ) 1.4 (.1 ) (.1 ) (.4 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 89.5 $ 121.2 $ 93.5 $ 81.6 $ 385.8 Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .64 $ .73 $ .68 $ .61 $ 2.66 Diluted $ .63 $ .72 $ .67 $ .60 $ 2.62 Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ — $ .15 $ — $ (.01 ) $ .14 Diluted $ — $ .15 $ — $ (.01 ) $ .14 Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders Basic $ .64 $ .88 $ .68 $ .60 $ 2.80 Diluted $ .63 $ .87 $ .67 $ .59 $ 2.76 All below amounts are shown pretax with the exception of fourth quarter 2017 tax reform item discussed below. 1. Third quarter 2017 Earnings from continuing operations include a charge of $5 associated with a small Wire Products business impairment ( Note C ); $3 charge associated with the sale of a business 2. Fourth quarter 2017 Earnings from continuing operations include a gain of $23 associated with the sale of real estate; $15 pension settlement charge; $50 charge associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) 3. Second quarter 2016 Earnings from continuing operations include a gain of $7 associated with litigation accruals; $11 gain associated with the sale of a business; and a $4 charge from CVP impairment ( Note C ); Discontinued operations earnings primarily consists of a gain associated with litigation accruals 4. Fourth quarter 2016 Earnings from continuing operations include $16 associated with the gain on sale of a business

Summary Of Significant Accoun51

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017reporting_unit
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Effect of accounting change on prior years (See Note A)		$ 1.1
Number of Reporting Units | reporting_unit			9
Percentage of LIFO Inventory			50.00%
Retained Earnings
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Effect of accounting change on prior years (See Note A)	$ 1.1	$ 1.1

Summary Of Significant Accoun52

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Activity in the LIFO Reserve) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017
LIFO Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 33.8	$ 22.6	$ 73
LIFO expense (benefit)	18.6	10.5	(46.4)
Allocated to divested businesses	(1.5)	0.7	(4)
Balance, end of year	$ 33.8	$ 22.6	$ 73	$ 50.9

Summary Of Significant Accoun53

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 Accoun54

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - Other intangible assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended			15 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss before interest and income taxes									$ (1.4)	$ 30.1	$ 1.9
Income tax benefit (expense)									0.5	(11)	(0.7)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ 0	$ (0.9)	$ 0	$ 0	$ (1.3)	$ 0	$ 20.3	$ 0.1	(0.9)	19.1	1.2
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party, Before Tax										38
Litigation settlement amount										25
Subsequent activity related to other divestitures completed prior to 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax									(1.4)	29.4	(1.5)
Furniture Products - Store Fixtures | Furniture Products
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Trade Sales:									0	0	19.4
Consideration received												$ 72
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax									0	0.7	3.4
Prime Form Products Unit | Subsequent activity related to other divestitures completed prior to 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party, Before Tax										31.4
Litigation settlement amount										19.8
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Trade Sales:									25.1	116.1	257.6
EBIT:									(2.3)	7.4	6.5
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | Wire Products Operation [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal group, not discontinued operation, gain (loss) on disposal										21.2
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | Wire Products Operation [Member] | Industrial Products
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Trade Sales:									0	38	69.4
EBIT:									0	1.8	3
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | Machinery group | Residential Products
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Trade Sales:									0	3.1	3.7
EBIT:									0	(0.3)	0.1
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | CVP Operation [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal group, not discontinued operation, gain (loss) on disposal									(3.3)	11.2
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | CVP Operation [Member] | CVP Operation Third Quarter 2017 [Member] | Specialized Products:
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Trade Sales:									25.1	59.7	58.8
EBIT:									(2.3)	3.1	(0.1)
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | CVP Operation [Member] | CVP Operation Second Quarter 2016 [Member] | Specialized Products:
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Trade Sales:									0	15.3	27.5
EBIT:									0	2.8	3.9
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | CVP Operation [Member] | CVP Operation Fourth Quarter 2015 [Member] | Specialized Products:
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Trade Sales:									0	0	9.3
EBIT:									0	0	(0.6)
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | Real Estate [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal group, not discontinued operation, gain (loss) on disposal									23.4
Disposal Group, Divested, Not Discontinued Operations | Steel Tubing Business | Industrial Products
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Trade Sales:									0	0	88.9
EBIT:									$ 0	$ 0	$ 0.2

Impairment Charges (Narrative)

Impairment Charges (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill					$ 822.2	$ 791.3	$ 806.1
Goodwill impairment	$ 1.3				1.3	3.7	4.1
Total Impairments		$ 4			4.9	4.1	6.3
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$ 3.3
Work Furniture and Aerospace Units [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill					157.4
Specialized Products - CVP
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment				$ 3.7
Industrial Products - Steel Tubing [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment			$ 4.1
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use			$ 1.4
Specialized Products:
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill					$ 187	$ 178.7	$ 188.2
Minimum
Goodwill [Line Items]
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount		115.00%		115.00%
Minimum | Work Furniture and Aerospace Units [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount					75.00%
Maximum
Goodwill [Line Items]
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount		600.00%		600.00%

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
	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		$ 1.3	$ 3.7
Total Impairments	$ 4	4.9	4.1	$ 6.3
Continuing Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		1.3	3.7	4.1
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments		3.6	0.4	2.2
Total Impairments		4.9	4.1	6.3
Discontinued Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		0	0	0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments		0	0	0.2
Total Impairments		0	0	0.2
Including Discontinued Operations [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		1.3	3.7	4.1
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments		3.6	0.4	2.4
Total Impairments		4.9	4.1	6.5
Residential Products
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		0	0
Residential Products | Continuing Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		0	0	0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments		0	0.4	0.7
Total Impairments		0	0.4	0.7
Industrial Products - Wire Products Unit [Member] | Continuing Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		1.3	0	0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments		3.3	0	0
Total Impairments		4.6	0	0
Industrial Products - Steel Tubing [Member] | Continuing Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		0	0	4.1
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments		0	0	1.4
Total Impairments		0	0	5.5
Industrial Products | Continuing Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		0	0	0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments		0.3	0	0
Total Impairments		0.3	0	0
Specialized Products:
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		0	3.7
Specialized Products: | Continuing Operations | Specialized Products - CVP
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment		0	3.7	0
Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments		0	0	0.1
Total Impairments		$ 0	$ 3.7	$ 0.1

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, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill (see Note D)	$ 806.1	$ 822.2	$ 791.3
Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	3.00%
Less than 100%
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill (see Note D)	$ 0
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	0.00%
Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	0.00%
101% - 300%
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill (see Note D)	$ 588.7
Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	3.00%
301% - 600%
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill (see Note D)	$ 217.4
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	0.60%
Discount Rate Ranges	8.00%
Minimum | Less than 100%
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Discount Rate Ranges	0.00%
Minimum | 101% - 300%
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value over Carrying Value divided by Carrying Value	101.00%
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	0.60%
Discount Rate Ranges	8.00%
Minimum | 301% - 600%
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value over Carrying Value divided by Carrying Value	301.00%
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	3.10%
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	10.90%
Discount Rate Ranges	12.50%
Maximum | Less than 100%
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value over Carrying Value divided by Carrying Value	100.00%
Maximum | 101% - 300%
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value over Carrying Value divided by Carrying Value	300.00%
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	7.00%
Discount Rate Ranges	12.50%
Maximum | 301% - 600%
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value over Carrying Value divided by Carrying Value	600.00%
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	10.90%
Discount Rate Ranges	9.00%

Goodwill And Other Intangible59

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amounts Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net goodwill	$ 791.3	$ 806.1
Additions for current year acquisitions	11.5	8.7
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	0.8	0.1
Reductions for sale of business		(13.2)
Impairment charge	(1.3)	(3.7)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	19.9	(6.7)
Gross goodwill	1,144.9
Accumulated impairment losses	(322.7)
Net goodwill	822.2	791.3
Residential Products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net goodwill	352.8	351.2
Additions for current year acquisitions	7.6	4.9
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	0.8	0
Reductions for sale of business		(0.1)
Impairment charge	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	7	(3.2)
Gross goodwill	368.2
Accumulated impairment losses	0
Net goodwill	368.2	352.8
Furniture Products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net goodwill	187.9	190
Additions for current year acquisitions	3.9	0
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	0	0.1
Reductions for sale of business		0
Impairment charge	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	4.4	(2.2)
Gross goodwill	446.8
Accumulated impairment losses	(250.6)
Net goodwill	196.2	187.9
Industrial Products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net goodwill	71.9	76.7
Additions for current year acquisitions	0	0
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	0	0
Reductions for sale of business		(4.3)
Impairment charge	(1.3)	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0.2	(0.5)
Gross goodwill	76.2
Accumulated impairment losses	(5.4)
Net goodwill	70.8	71.9
Specialized Products:
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net goodwill	178.7	188.2
Additions for current year acquisitions	0	3.8
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	0	0
Reductions for sale of business		(8.8)
Impairment charge	0	(3.7)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	8.3	(0.8)
Gross goodwill	253.7
Accumulated impairment losses	(66.7)
Net goodwill	$ 187	$ 178.7

Goodwill And Other Intangible60

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets Purchased) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 320.8	$ 301.9
Accumulated amortization	151.7	137
Net intangibles as of end of period	169.1	164.9
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	20.3	12.3
Acquired outside business acquisitions	6.7	5.4
Total acquired in period	$ 27	$ 17.7
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	8 years 7 months 18 days	9 years 18 days
Debt Issuance Costs
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 3.7	$ 3.1
Accumulated amortization	1.9	1.6
Net intangibles as of end of period	1.8	1.5
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	0	0
Acquired outside business acquisitions	0.6	0.9
Total acquired in period	$ 0.6	$ 0.9
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	5 years 18 days	5 years 18 days
Patents and Trademarks
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 65.3	$ 58
Accumulated amortization	30.9	30.8
Net intangibles as of end of period	34.4	27.2
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	8.7	1.9
Acquired outside business acquisitions	1.4	2.4
Total acquired in period	$ 10.1	$ 4.3
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	2 years 8 months 18 days	9 years 7 months 18 days
Non-compete Agreements
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 14.2	$ 13.9
Accumulated amortization	6.7	4.4
Net intangibles as of end of period	7.5	9.5
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	0.4	2.8
Acquired outside business acquisitions	0	0
Total acquired in period	$ 0.4	$ 2.8
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	6 years 10 months 18 days	5 years 2 months 18 days
Customer- Related Intangibles
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 210.1	$ 200.9
Accumulated amortization	96.9	87.9
Net intangibles as of end of period	113.2	113
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	11.2	7.6
Acquired outside business acquisitions	0.2	0
Total acquired in period	$ 11.4	$ 7.6
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	16 years 4 months 18 days	12 years 18 days
Supply Agreements and Other
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 27.5	$ 26
Accumulated amortization	15.3	12.3
Net intangibles as of end of period	12.2	13.7
Acquired during period:
Acquired related to business acquisitions	0	0
Acquired outside business acquisitions	4.5	2.1
Total acquired in period	$ 4.5	$ 2.1
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	3 years 18 days	3 years 5 months 18 days

Goodwill And Other Intangible61

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,018	$ 23
2,019	21
2,020	19
2,021	13
2,022	$ 12

Segment Information (Segment Re

Segment Information (Segment Results From Continuing Operations) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)Segment	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments | Segment											4
Trade Sales			$ 984.5	$ 1,009.7	$ 989.3	$ 960.3	$ 903.7	$ 948.9	$ 958.9	$ 938.4	$ 3,943.8	$ 3,749.9	$ 3,917.2
Inter- Segment Sales											4,240.2	4,126	4,383.6
Total Segment Sales											4,240.2	4,126	4,383.6
EBIT											467.9	522	486.5
Defined benefit plan, recognized net loss due to settlements	$ 15.3	$ 12.1									15.3	0	12.1
Residential Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade Sales											1,620.2	1,571.4	1,666.1
Inter- Segment Sales											1,638.8	1,588.6	1,688
Total Segment Sales											1,638.8	1,588.6	1,688
EBIT											184	167.5	154.7
Industrial Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade Sales											291.7	289.4	427.6
Inter- Segment Sales											545.6	582.5	776.6
Total Segment Sales											545.6	582.5	776.6
EBIT											21	65.3	76.8
Furniture Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade Sales											1,096.4	989.3	982.7
Inter- Segment Sales											1,113.2	1,048.6	1,071.8
Total Segment Sales											1,113.2	1,048.6	1,071.8
EBIT											81.5	106.6	118.1
Specialized Products:
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade Sales											935.5	899.8	840.8
Inter- Segment Sales											942.6	906.3	847.2
Total Segment Sales											942.6	906.3	847.2
EBIT											195.6	181.4	150.2
Cost of goods sold
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, recognized net loss due to settlements											15.3		12.1
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade Sales											296.4	376.1	466.4
Intersegment eliminations and other											14.2	1.2	(13.3)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Residential Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade Sales											18.6	17.2	21.9
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Industrial Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade Sales											253.9	293.1	349
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Furniture Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade Sales											16.8	59.3	89.1
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Specialized Products:
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade Sales											$ 7.1	$ 6.5	$ 6.4

Segment Information (Average As

Segment Information (Average Assets For Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 3,550.8	$ 2,984.1	$ 2,963.7
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	159.4	124	103.2
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	47.9	24.9	25.6
Depreciation And Amortization	125.9	115.4	113.2
Residential Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	554.6	527.2	548.2
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	60.5	32.4	36.1
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	33.6	11.2	0.2
Depreciation And Amortization	45.8	42.9	42.5
Industrial Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	150	147.4	186.7
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	14.3	10.1	12.5
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	0	0	0
Depreciation And Amortization	10.2	11.8	14.2
Furniture Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	245.7	219.4	212
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	20.2	16.6	13.9
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	14.3	0	25.4
Depreciation And Amortization	16.2	14.4	13.7
Specialized Products:
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	271.7	248.7	230.1
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	51.7	42.2	31.1
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	0	13.7	0
Depreciation And Amortization	31.2	29.7	28.2
Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	557	495.9	516.6
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	0	0	0
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	0	0	0
Depreciation And Amortization	0	0	0
Unallocated assets and other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	1,693.1	1,378.5	1,393.3
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	12.7	22.7	9.6
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	0	0	0
Depreciation And Amortization	22.5	16.6	14.6
Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	78.7	(33)	(123.2)
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	0	0	0
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	0	0	0
Depreciation And Amortization	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Information (Revenues F

Segment Information (Revenues From External Customers) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 984.5	$ 1,009.7	$ 989.3	$ 960.3	$ 903.7	$ 948.9	$ 958.9	$ 938.4	$ 3,943.8	$ 3,749.9	$ 3,917.2
Residential Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									1,620.2	1,571.4	1,666.1
Industrial Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									291.7	289.4	427.6
Furniture Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									1,096.4	989.3	982.7
Specialized Products:
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									935.5	899.8	840.8
Bedding group | Residential Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									837.2	831.8	918.3
Home Furniture group | Furniture Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									410.2	413.3	442.9
Fabric & Carpet Cushion group | Residential Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									720.1	666.8	675
Work Furniture group | Furniture Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									272.9	248.8	234.2
Consumer Products group | Furniture Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									413.3	327.2	305.6
Wire group | Industrial Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									291.7	289.4	338.6
Steel Tubing group | Industrial Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	89
Automotive group | Specialized Products:
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									772.5	695	621.9
Aerospace Products Group | Specialized Products:
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									137.9	129.7	123.2
Machinery group | Residential Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									62.9	72.8	72.8
Commercial Vehicle Products group | Specialized Products:
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 25.1	$ 75.1	$ 95.7

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, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Trade Sales	$ 984.5	$ 1,009.7	$ 989.3	$ 960.3	$ 903.7	$ 948.9	$ 958.9	$ 938.4	$ 3,943.8	$ 3,749.9	$ 3,917.2
Tangible long-lived assets	663.9				565.5				663.9	565.5	540.8
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Trade Sales									2,487.8	2,467.4	2,703.7
Tangible long-lived assets	392.4				342.8				392.4	342.8	336.8
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Trade Sales									475.3	445.2	426.8
Tangible long-lived assets	157.4				128.6				157.4	128.6	123.6
China
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Trade Sales									481.6	420	392
Tangible long-lived assets	54.7				45.5				54.7	45.5	41.8
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Trade Sales									265.1	215.1	203.1
Tangible long-lived assets	39.9				29.6				39.9	29.6	23
Mexico
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Trade Sales									148.5	132.8	117.3
Tangible long-lived assets	6.5				6.3				6.5	6.3	7.6
Other
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Trade Sales									85.5	69.4	74.3
Tangible long-lived assets	13				12.7				13	12.7	8
Total foreign sales
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Trade Sales									1,456	1,282.5	1,213.5
Tangible long-lived assets	$ 271.5				$ 222.7				$ 271.5	$ 222.7	$ 204

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, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings:
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 36.4	$ 83.5	$ 87.6	$ 86.1	$ 83	$ 93.6	$ 99.5	$ 91	$ 293.6	$ 367.1	$ 328
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(0.1)	0	0	0	(0.1)	(0.1)	1.4	(1.6)	(0.1)	(0.4)	(4.1)
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders									293.5	366.7	323.9
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	(0.9)	0	0	(1.3)	0	20.3	0.1	(0.9)	19.1	1.2
Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$ 36.3	$ 82.6	$ 87.6	$ 86.1	$ 81.6	$ 93.5	$ 121.2	$ 89.5	$ 292.6	$ 385.8	$ 325.1
Weighted average number of shares (in millions):
Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS									136	137.9	140.9
Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation									1.3	2.1	2
Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS									137.3	140	142.9
Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.27	$ 0.62	$ 0.64	$ 0.63	$ 0.61	$ 0.68	$ 0.73	$ 0.64	$ 2.16	$ 2.66	$ 2.30
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	(0.01)	0	0	(0.01)	0	0.15	0	(0.01)	0.14	0.01
Basic (in dollars per share)	0.27	0.61	0.64	0.63	0.60	0.68	0.88	0.64	2.15	2.80	2.31
Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	0.27	0.61	0.64	0.62	0.60	0.67	0.72	0.63	2.14	2.62	2.27
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	(0.01)	0	0	(0.01)	0	0.15	0	(0.01)	0.14	0.01
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.27	$ 0.60	$ 0.64	$ 0.62	$ 0.59	$ 0.67	$ 0.87	$ 0.63	$ 2.13	$ 2.76	$ 2.28
Other information:
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation									0	0	0

Accounts and Other Receivable67

Accounts and Other Receivables (Components Of Accounts And Other Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Receivable, Gross, Current [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable, Current	$ 526.1	$ 456.5
Trade notes receivable, Current	1	1.5
Total trade receivables, Current	527.1	458
Other, Current	0	0
Insurance receivables, Current	43	0
Income tax receivables, Current	15	20.8
Other receivables, Current	14.8	15
Subtotal other receivables, Current	72.8	35.8
Total trade and other receivables, Current	599.9	493.8
Allowance for Doubtfull Accounts, Current [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Trade accounts receivable, Current	(4.7)	(7.1)
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Trade note receivable, Current	(0.1)	(0.1)
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Total trade receivable, Current	(4.8)	(7.2)
Other notes receivable, Current	0	0
Total allowance for doubtful accounts, Current	(4.8)	(7.2)
Total receivables, net	595.1	486.6
Receivables, Gross, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable, Long-term	0	0
Trade note receivable, Long-term	1.2	0.7
Total trade receivable, Long-term	1.2	0.7
Other, Long-term	24.7	24.6
Insurance receivables, Long-term	0	0
Income tax receivables, Long-term	0	0
Other receivables, Long-term	0	0
Subtotal other receivables, Long-term	24.7	24.6
Total trade and other receivables, Long-term	25.9	25.3
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	(0.1)	(0.2)
Total trade receivable, Long-term	(0.1)	(0.2)
Other notes receivable, Long-term	0	0
Total allowance for doubtful accounts, Long-term	(0.1)	(0.2)
Total net receivables, Long-term	$ 25.8	$ 25.1

Accounts and Other Receivable68

Accounts and Other Receivables (Allowance For Doubtful Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 7.4	$ 9.9
Charges	(0.8)	(1.6)	$ (2.6)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	3.3	4.1
Ending Balance	4.9	7.4	9.9
Total trade receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	7.4	9.5
Charges	(0.8)	(1.6)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	3.3	3.7
Ending Balance	4.9	7.4	9.5
Trade accounts receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	7.1	9.2
Charges	(0.9)	(1.8)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	3.3	3.9
Ending Balance	4.7	7.1	9.2
Trade notes receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	0.3	0.3
Charges	0.1	0.2
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	0	(0.2)
Ending Balance	0.2	0.3	0.3
Other notes receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	0	0.4
Charges	0	0
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	0	0.4
Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0.4

Supplemental Balance Sheet In69

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid income taxes (see Note M)	$ 28.5	$ 1.3
Other	45.7	35.5
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	74.2	36.8
Sundry assets
Deferred taxes (see Note M)	21.4	23.9
Assets held for sale (see Note B)	2.6	11
Diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K)	31.6	25
Investment in associated companies	7.1	7.1
Pension plan assets (see Note L)	2.2	1.1	$ 1.3
Brazilian VAT deposits (see Note S)	12.2	12.5
Net long-term notes receivable	25.8	25.1
Other	26.2	31.8
Sundry assets	129.1	137.5
Accrued expenses
Litigation contingency accruals (see Note S)	0.4	3.2
Wages and commissions payable	70.6	76.8
Workers’ compensation, auto and product liability, medical and disability	90.3	48.7
Sales promotions	47.2	35.2
Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K)	15.7	19
Accrued interest	10.9	8.8
General taxes, excluding income taxes	19.1	16
Environmental reserves	3	3.5
Other	46.2	46.5
Accrued expenses	303.4	257.7
Other current liabilities
Dividends payable	47.5	45.4
Customer deposits	12.7	14.4
Sales tax payable	4	5.2
Derivative financial instruments (see Note R)	1.8	4.1
Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K)	2.4	1.8
Outstanding checks in excess of book balances	11	17.8
Other	9.3	5.5
Other current liabilities	88.7	94.2
Other long-term liabilities
Liability for pension benefits (see Note L)	57.6	79.6	$ 83.7
Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note K)	36.4	31.2
Deemed repatriation tax payable (see Note M)	61.9	0
Net reserves for tax contingencies	12.3	15.1
Deferred compensation (see Note K)	17.1	18
Other	17.6	29.1
Other long-term liabilities	$ 202.9	$ 173

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Det

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)lender	Nov. 30, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 800,000,000	$ 750,000,000	$ 750,000,000
Number of lenders in syndicate | lender	14
Debt to equity ratio, max	65.00%
Debt to assets ratio, max	15.00%
Commercial paper (2)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 800,000,000
Letters Of Credit
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 250,000,000

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, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	$ 1,251.7	$ 959.8
Less current maturities	153.8	3.6
Noncurrent portion of long-term debt	1,097.9	956.2
Term notes (1)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	$ 1,239.1	$ 745.3
Year-end Interest Rate	(3.70%)	(3.80%)
Due Date Through	2,027	2,024
Industrial development bonds, principally variable interest rates
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	$ 6.2	$ 12.5
Year-end Interest Rate	(1.30%)	0.00%
Due Date Through	2,030	2,030
Commercial paper (2)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		1.00%
Total	$ 0	$ 195.9
Year-end Interest Rate
Due Date Through	2,022	2,021
Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capital Lease Obligations	$ 5.7	$ 5.7
Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	$ 0.7	$ 0.4
Net Commercial Paper Activity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.40%	0.80%

Long-Term Debt (Maturities Of L

Long-Term Debt (Maturities Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2,018	$ 153.8
2,019	1.3
2,020	1.3
2,021	1.5
2,022	298.5
Thereafter	795.3
Total	$ 1,251.7	$ 959.8

Long-Term Debt (Amounts Outstan

Long-Term Debt (Amounts Outstanding Related To Commercial Paper Program) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Total program authorized	$ 800,000,000	$ 750,000,000	$ 750,000,000
Commercial paper outstanding (classified as long-term debt)	0		(195,900,000)
Letters of credit issued under the credit agreement	0		0
Total program usage	0		(195,900,000)
Total program available	$ 800,000,000		$ 554,100,000

Lease Obligations (Components O

Lease Obligations (Components Of Rental Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Continuing operations	$ 51.3	$ 51.2	$ 51.4
Operating Leases Rent Expense Net Discontinued Operations	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0.5

Lease Obligations (Future Minim

Lease Obligations (Future Minimum Rental Commitments For All Long-Term Non-Cancelable Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2,018	$ 34.5
2,019	27.1
2,020	22
2,021	18.4
2,022	13
Thereafter	15.3
Total	$ 130.3

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)companystock-based_retirement_planshares	Dec. 31, 2016shares	Dec. 31, 2015	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	6 years	7 years 11 months	7 years 6 months
Exercised, options	400,000
Options outstanding	1,900,000	2,300,000
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		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	100,000
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%
Discount Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Discount to the market price, percentage	85.00%
Measurement performance period, years	1 year
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	1,900,000
Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized cost of non-vested stock | $	$ 8.7
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year

Stock-Based Compensation (Flexi

Stock-Based Compensation (Flexible Stock Plan Options) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Maximum Number of Authorized Shares
Unexercised options	1.9	2.3
Outstanding stock units—unvested	0.6	1.2
Flexible Stock Plan
Shares Available for Issuance
Unexercised options	1.9
Outstanding stock units—vested	3.7
Outstanding stock units—unvested	0.7
Available for grant	8.5
Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2017	14.8
Maximum Number of Authorized Shares
Unexercised options	1.9
Outstanding stock units—vested	7.6
Outstanding stock units—unvested	1.9
Available for grant	8.5
Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2017	19.9

Stock-Based Compensation (Compo

Stock-Based Compensation (Components Of Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	$ 36.6	$ 37.1	$ 45.2
Recognized tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense	17.2	26.3	11.6
Settled with Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	20.3	22.2	30.5
Employee contributions for above stock plans	16.3	14.9	14.7
Total stock-based compensation	36.6	37.1	45.2
Recognized tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense	7.3	8.1	11.6
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	1	0.2
Settled with Stock | Cash Payments in Lieu of Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Stock | Stock-based retirement plans contributions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	5.5	6.7	7
Settled with Stock | Deferred Stock Compensation Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	2.1	2	1.9
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	1.5	1.4
Settled with Stock | Discount Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.1	1	1
Settled with Stock | Performance Stock Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	5.4	4.8	8.3
Settled with Stock | Restricted Stock Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	2.5	2.8	3.5
Settled with Stock | PGI
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.4	1.4	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	0.9	1	1.2
Settled with Cash
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.2	9.8	18.8
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 | Cash Payments in Lieu of Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	1	1
Settled with Cash | Stock-based retirement plans contributions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.2	1.3	1.3
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	(1.4)	6.5	10.6
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	1.4	1	5.9
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
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] | Settled with Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense	$ 9.9	$ 18.2	$ 0

Stock-Based Compensation (Sched

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Stock-based Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets:
Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program, Current	$ 2.4	$ 1.8
Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program, Long-term	31.6	25
Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program, Total	34	26.8
Liabilities:
Share Liabilities, Current	2.4	1.8
Share Liabilities, Long-term	17.1	18
Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts, Current	7	7.7
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	7	7.7
Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation, Current	18.1	20.8
Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation, Long-term	36.4	31.2
Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation, Total	54.5	52
ESUP
Liabilities:
Share Liabilities, Current	2.4	1.8
Share Liabilities, Long-term	32	23.8
Share Liabilities, Total	34.4	25.6
Performance Stock Unit Awards
Liabilities:
Share Liabilities, Current	6.7	9.7
Share Liabilities, Long-term	1.9	5.6
Share Liabilities, Total	8.6	15.3
PGI
Liabilities:
Share Liabilities, Current	2	1.6
Share Liabilities, Long-term	2.5	1.8
Share Liabilities, Total	$ 4.5	$ 3.4

Stock-Based Compensation (Defer

Stock-Based Compensation (Deferred Compensation Program) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation (see Note K)	$ 17.1	$ 18
Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation (see Note K)	0.4
Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation (see Note K)	9.3
Cash
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation (see Note K)	$ 0.8

Stock-Based Compensation (Com81

Stock-Based Compensation (Components Of Stock Options) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period, Options	2.3
Granted, options	0
Exercised, Options	(0.4)
Outstanding at end of period, Options	1.9
Vested or expected to vest at end of period, Total Options	1.9
Exercisable (vested) at end of period, Total Options	1.8
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	$ 23.13
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | $ / shares	18.64
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | $ / shares	24.08
Vested or expected to vest at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | $ / shares	24.08
Exercisable (vested) at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | $ / shares	$ 22.93
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	3 years 5 months 16 days
Vested or expected to vest at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years	3 years 5 months 16 days
Exercisable (vested) at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years	3 years 2 months 6 days
Outstanding at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 45
Vested or expected to vest at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	45
Exercisable (vested) at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 44.7
Employee Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period, Options	2.1
Granted, options	0
Exercised, Options	(0.4)
Outstanding at end of period, Options	1.7
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
Exercised, Options	0
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
Granted, options	0
Exercised, Options	0
Outstanding at end of period, Options	0
Deferred Stock Compensation Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Granted, options	0.1
Outstanding at end of period, Options	0.1

Stock-Based Compensation (Addit

Stock-Based Compensation (Additional Information Related To Stock Options Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$ 11.7	$ 27.7	$ 17.1
Cash received from stock options exercised	2.6	4.9	8.3
Total fair value of stock options vested	$ 1.2	$ 0.1	$ 1.3

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, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Aggregate grant date fair value	$ 0	$ 1.4	$ 0.9
Weighted-average per share grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 9.21	$ 10.79	$ 10.06
Risk-free interest rate	2.30%	2.20%	2.10%
Expected life in years	6 years	7 years 11 months	7 years 6 months
Expected volatility (over expected life)	19.80%	30.00%	30.50%
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	3.10%	3.00%	3.00%

Stock-Based Compensation (Com84

Stock-Based Compensation (Components Of SBP And ESUP) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)shares
SBP 2,017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee contributions	$ 3.3
Less diversified contributions	0.7
Total employee stock contributions	2.6
Employer premium contribution to diversified investment accounts
Shares purchased by employees and company match | shares	100,000
ESUP 2,011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee contributions	$ 4.5
Less diversified contributions	4.5
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) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant date per share fair value	$ 24.97
Risk-free interest rate	2.30%	2.20%	2.10%
Expected life in years	6 years	7 years 11 months	7 years 6 months
Expected volatility (over expected life)	19.80%	30.00%	30.50%
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	3.10%	3.00%	3.00%
Performance Stock Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award intended to pay out in stock	65.00%
Expected life in years	3 years
Percentage of award intended to pay out in cash	35.00%
Reserved percentage of award intended to pay out in cash	100.00%
Measurement performance period, years	3 years
Performance Stock Unit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total shares base award	0.1	0.1	0.2
Grant date per share fair value	$ 50.75	$ 40.16	$ 42.22
Risk-free interest rate	1.50%	1.30%	1.10%
Expected life in years	3 years	3 years	3 years
Expected volatility (over expected life)	19.50%	19.20%	19.80%
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	2.80%	3.10%	2.90%
Award vesting percentage	50.00%
Maximum cash payout ratio	100.00%
Measurement performance period, years	2 years
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
Cash Portion			$ 8.5
Award Year 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
TSR Performance Relative to the Peer Group (1%Best)		10.00%
Payout as a Percent of the Base Award		175.00%
Number of Shares Distributed		0.4
Cash Portion		$ 9.8
Award Year 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
TSR Performance Relative to the Peer Group (1%Best)	57.00%
Payout as a Percent of the Base Award	61.00%
Number of Shares Distributed	0
Cash Portion	$ 6.9
Minimum | Performance Stock Unit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Measurement performance period, years	2 years
Maximum | Performance Stock Unit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Measurement performance period, years	3 years

Stock-based Compensation (Sch86

Stock-based Compensation (Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Two-Year Performance Cycle) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Award Year 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Average Payout as a Percent of the Base Award			224.70%
Estimated number of shares (less than)			0.2
Cash Portion			$ 6.7
Award Year 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Average Payout as a Percent of the Base Award		36.00%
Estimated number of shares (less than)	0.1
Cash Portion		$ 0.8
Award Year 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Average Payout as a Percent of the Base Award	44.00%
Estimated number of shares (less than)	0
Cash Portion	$ 2

Stock-Based Compensation (Sch87

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Unit Information) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested (in shares)	1.2
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.5
Granted based on future conditions at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.3
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	(0.9)
Difference between maximum and actual payout	(0.1)
Award elected to be paid in cash	0.4
Non-vested (in shares)	0.6
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit
Non-vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 20.30
Granted based on current service | $ / shares	48.12
Granted based on future conditions | $ / shares	24.97
Vested | $ / shares	31.57
Difference between maximum and actual payout | $ / shares	0
Award elected to be paid in cash | $ / shares	19.32
Non-vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 19.56
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Fully vested stock units outstanding at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	3.7
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 30.8
Fully vested stock units outstanding at December 31, 2012, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 178.1
DSU
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested (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
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	(0.2)
Difference between maximum and actual payout	0
Award elected to be paid in cash	0
Non-vested (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 (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
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	(0.2)
Difference between maximum and actual payout	0
Award elected to be paid in cash	0
Non-vested (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 (in shares)	0.9
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0
Granted based on future conditions at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.2
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	(0.4)
Difference between maximum and actual payout	0
Award elected to be paid in cash	0.3
Non-vested (in shares)	0.4
RSU
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested (in shares)	0.1
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
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	(0.1)
Difference between maximum and actual payout	0
Award elected to be paid in cash	0
Non-vested (in shares)	0.1
PGI
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested (in shares)	0.2
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0
Granted based on future conditions at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.1
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0
Difference between maximum and actual payout	(0.1)
Award elected to be paid in cash	0.1
Non-vested (in shares)	0.1

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Units Converted To Common Stock) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Total intrinsic value of vested stock units converted to common stock	$ 22.7	$ 24.8	$ 27.7

Stock-Based Compensation (Unrec

Stock-Based Compensation (Unrecognized Cost Of Non-Vested Stock Options And Units) (Details) - Units $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized cost of non-vested stock	$ 8.7
Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years	1 year

Stock-Based Compensation (Disco

Stock-Based Compensation (Discount Stock Plan) (Details) shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017$ / sharesshares
Discount Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Average 2017 purchase price per share (net of discount) | $ / shares	$ 41.75
2017 number of shares purchased by employees	0.1
Shares purchased since inception in 1982	23
Maximum shares under the plan	27
Measurement performance period, years	1 year
Performance Stock Unit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage	50.00%
Maximum cash payout ratio	100.00%
Maximum Payout Ratio	200.00%
Measurement performance period, years	2 years
Minimum | Performance Stock Unit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Measurement performance period, years	2 years
Maximum | Performance Stock Unit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Measurement performance period, years	3 years

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)pension_planinvestment	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)pension_planinvestment	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Concentration of Risk, Cash Surrender Value	$ 2		$ 2	$ 2	$ 2
Pension benefit obligation, percentage			87.00%
Target allocation	100.00%		100.00%	100.00%
Number of investments | investment	7		7
Expected employer contributions	$ 21		$ 21
Settlements of benefit obligation	59.8	$ 35.7	59.8	$ 0	35.7
Defined benefit plan, recognized net loss due to settlements	15.3	12.1	$ 15.3	0	12.1
Defined benefit plan, recognized net loss due to settlements, net of tax	$ 9.5	$ 7.5
Number of union sponsored multiemployer plans | pension_plan	2		2
Multiemployer Plans, Plan Contributions			$ 0.8
Multiemployer pension plans, period contributions (less than $0.5m)			0.8	$ 0.8	$ 0.8
Withdrawal obligation	$ 19.3		$ 19.3
Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	55.00%		55.00%	56.00%
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			25.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Active Plans [Member] | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	75.00%		75.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Active Plans [Member] | Bonds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	25.00%		25.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Frozen Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Significant plans employing a liability driven investment strategy			50.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Frozen Plans [Member] | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	40.00%		40.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Frozen Plans [Member] | Bonds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	60.00%		60.00%
Minimum | US Treasury Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term			20 years
Maximum | US Treasury Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term			30 years

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Pension Obligations And Funded Status) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of period			$ 293	$ 290.3	$ 343
Service cost			4.6	4.4	4.3
Interest cost			10.9	11.3	12.6
Plan participants’ contributions			0.7	0.7	0.7
Actuarial loss (gain)			4	9.8	(17.4)
Benefits paid			(15.2)	(19.1)	(13.9)
Settlements	$ (59.8)	$ (35.7)	(59.8)	0	(35.7)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes			3.3	(4.4)	(3.3)
Benefit obligation, end of period 1	241.5		241.5	293	290.3
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period			214.1	207.5	258.9
Actual return on plan assets			28.3	18.9	(1.7)
Employer contributions			14.9	9.8	1.8
Plan participants’ contributions			0.7	0.7	0.7
Benefits paid			(15.2)	(19.1)	(13.9)
Settlements			(59.8)	0	(35.7)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes			2.7	(3.7)	(2.6)
Fair value of plan assets, end of period	185.7		185.7	214.1	207.5
Net funded status	(55.8)		(55.8)	(78.9)	(82.8)
Funded status recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Other assets—sundry	2.2		2.2	1.1	1.3
Other current liabilities	(0.4)		(0.4)	(0.4)	(0.4)
Other long-term liabilities	$ (57.6)		$ (57.6)	$ (79.6)	$ (83.7)

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedul

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]
2017 Amortization 1	$ 4.6	$ 4.5	$ 5.2
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	90.6
2017 Amortization 1	19.9
2017 Net Actuarial loss	10.9
2017 Foreign currency exchange rates change	(0.7)
Deferred income taxes change	6.9
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), Ending Balance	53.6	90.6
Deferred income taxes
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]
Deferred income taxes, beginning balance	(33.4)
2017 Amortization 1	0
2017 Net Actuarial loss	0
2017 Foreign currency exchange rates change	0
Deferred income taxes change	(18.3)
Deferred income taxes, ending balance	(15.1)	(33.4)
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	57.2
2017 Amortization 1	19.9
2017 Net Actuarial loss	10.9
2017 Foreign currency exchange rates change	(0.7)
Deferred income taxes change	(11.4)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), ending balance	$ 38.5	$ 57.2

Employee Benefit Plans (Summa94

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Recognized In Net Periodic Pension Cost) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Net loss	$ 2.7

Employee Benefit Plans (Compone

Employee Benefit Plans (Components Of Net Pension (Expense) Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2,017
Service cost			$ (4.6)	$ (4.4)	$ (4.3)
Interest cost			(10.9)	(11.3)	(12.6)
Expected return on plan assets			13.4	12.9	16.5
Recognized net actuarial loss			(4.6)	(4.5)	(5.2)
Settlements	$ (15.3)	$ (12.1)	(15.3)	0	(12.1)
Net pension (expense) income			$ (22)	$ (7.3)	$ (17.7)
Weighted average assumptions for pension costs:
Discount rate used in net pension costs			3.80%	4.10%	3.80%
Rate of compensation increase used in pension costs			3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Expected return on plan assets			6.50%	6.50%	6.60%
Weighted average assumptions for benefit obligation:
Discount rate used in benefit obligation	3.40%		3.40%	3.80%	4.10%
Rate of compensation increase used in benefit obligation	3.00%		3.00%	3.50%	3.50%

Employee Benefit Plans (Sched96

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	$ 185.7	$ 214.1	$ 207.5	$ 258.9
Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	141.4	167
Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	25.8	35.1
Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Stable value funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	25.8	35.1
Stable value funds | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Stable value funds | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	25.8	35.1
Stable value funds | 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	18.5	12
Money market funds, cash and other | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
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	38.2	46.4
Fixed income | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	38.2	46.4
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	103.2	120.6
Equities | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	103.2	120.6
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
Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	18.5	12
Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Stable value funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Money market funds, cash and other
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	18.5	12
Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Fixed income | Mutual and pooled funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Equities | Mutual and pooled funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	$ 0	$ 0

Employee Benefit Plans (Sched97

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Allocation Of Plan Assets) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Asset Category	100.00%	100.00%
Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset Category	55.00%	56.00%
Debt securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset Category	21.00%	22.00%
Stable value funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset Category	14.00%	16.00%
Other, including cash
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset Category	10.00%	6.00%

Employee Benefit Plans (Sched98

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Estimated Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
2,017	$ 11.2
2,018	11.6
2,019	11.9
2,020	12.1
2,021	12.3
2020-2026	$ 66.5

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, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Defined contribution plans	$ 6.3	$ 6.1	$ 6.8

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)tax_year	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Change In Tax Rate, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Deferred Tax Revaluation, Provisional	$ (26,100,000)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability	57,300,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Amount	17,100,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Additional Foreign Withholding Taxes, Amount	12,200,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible (Expense) Income, Defined Benefit Plans, Amount	14,500,000
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Change In Tax Rate, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	50,400,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	114,200,000	$ 178,400,000
Tax benefits from activities during the period	28,900,000	21,400,000	$ 9,400,000
Accrual for China withholding taxes no longer permanently reinvested	12,500,000	9,200,000
Net excess tax benefits (costs) related to stock plan activity			15,400,000
Unrecognized tax benefits	13,600,000	16,700,000	22,100,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	8,800,000
Settlements	$ 900,000	900,000	1,500,000
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
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries, Not Permanently Reinvested	835,000,000
Deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit)	12,200,000	$ 2,300,000	$ 1,400,000
Cumulative undistributed earnings that are indefinitely reinvested	410,300,000
Resulting incremental taxes	$ 26,700,000
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Number of tax years under audit | tax_year	4
Canada
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Number of tax years under audit | tax_year	8
Deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit)	$ 8,300,000
China
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit)	$ 700,000

Income Taxes (Tax Cuts and Jobs

Income Taxes (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 Effects) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
U.S. Deferred Tax Revaluation	$ (26,100,000)
Deemed Repatriation Tax	67,300,000
Additional Foreign Withholding Taxes	9,000,000
Other Items, net	200,000
Income taxes	$ 50,400,000
Impact On Effective Tax Rate [Abstract]
U.S. Deferred Tax Revaluation	(0.060)
Deemed Repatriation Tax	0.156
Additional Foreign Withholding Taxes	0.021
Other Items, net	0
Impact on effective tax rate	0.117
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Impact On Effective Tax Rate [Abstract]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings Liability	$ 5,400,000
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Other Items, Net Asset (Liability)	(27,400,000)
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Incomplete Accounting, Provisional Asset	22,000,000
Deferred income taxes
Impact On Effective Tax Rate [Abstract]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Other Items, Net Asset (Liability)	27,600,000
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Incomplete Accounting, Provisional Asset	10,500,000
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Transition Tax, Deferred Tax Revaluation, Liability	(26,100,000)
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Transition Tax, Foreign Withholding Taxes, Liability	9,000,000
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Impact On Effective Tax Rate [Abstract]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings Liability	61,900,000
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Incomplete Accounting Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings Provisional Liability	$ 61,900,000

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, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic									$ 188.6	$ 267.7	$ 254.2
Foreign									243.4	219.4	195.6
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	$ 110.6	$ 100.7	$ 113.4	$ 107.3	$ 110	$ 121.2	$ 137.2	$ 118.7	$ 432	$ 487.1	$ 449.8

Income Taxes (Income Tax Expens

Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current
Federal	$ 76	$ 55.7	$ 63.1
State and local	3.8	4.1	7.6
Foreign	43.2	42.5	40
Current income tax expense, Total	123	102.3	110.7
Deferred
Federal	5.8	13.1	9.6
State and local	(2.6)	2.3	0.1
Foreign	12.2	2.3	1.4
Deferred income tax expense, Total	15.4	17.7	11.1
Income tax expense, Total	$ 138.4	$ 120	$ 121.8

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Incom

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations Percentage) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.90%	0.90%	1.60%
Tax effect of foreign operations	(8.00%)	(6.00%)	(5.80%)
Deferred tax on undistributed foreign earnings	2.80%	0.50%	(1.00%)
Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings	0.156	0	0
Deferred tax revaluation	(0.060)	0	0
Stock-based compensation	2.00%	3.40%	(0.00%)
Tax benefit for outside basis in subsidiary	(0.018)	0	0
Change in valuation allowance	(0.40%)	0.20%	0.00%
Change in uncertain tax positions, net	(0.60%)	(0.60%)	(0.50%)
Domestic production activities deduction	(1.20%)	(1.20%)	(1.20%)
Other permanent differences, net	(1.60%)	(0.60%)	(1.00%)
Other, net	(0.70%)	(0.20%)	0.00%
Effective tax rate	32.00%	24.60%	27.10%

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, January 1	$ 12.1	$ 15.5	$ 19.8
Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods	0.1	0.3	0.3
Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods	(0.4)	(1)	(0.5)
Gross increases—current period tax positions	1.5	1.1	1.3
Change due to exchange rate fluctuations	0.3	0	(1.3)
Settlements	(0.9)	(0.9)	(1.5)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(2.6)	(2.9)	(2.6)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31	10.1	12.1	15.5
Interest	3	4	6
Penalties	0.5	0.6	0.6
Total gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31	$ 13.6	$ 16.7	$ 22.1

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets Or Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	$ 138.4	$ 201.3
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	175.8	208.8
Net deferred tax (liability) asset	(61.6)	(30.4)
Valuation allowance	(24.2)	(22.9)
Total deferred taxes, Assets	114.2	178.4
Property, plant and equipment
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	19.8	5.9
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	53.5	57.3
Inventories
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	1.9	3.3
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	14	22.1
Accrued expenses
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	59.1	93.3
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	0.2	0.3
Net operating losses and other tax carryforwards
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	35	48.2
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	0	0
Pension cost and other post-retirement benefits
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	11.9	31.4
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	0.6	0.9
Intangible assets
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	1.2	1.1
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	77.3	107.6
Derivative financial instruments
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	5.3	9.9
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	1.7	1.7
Tax on undistributed earnings
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	0	0
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	21.4	9.2
Uncertain tax positions
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	3.5	5.3
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	0	0
Other
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross deferred tax, Assets	0.7	2.9
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	$ 7.1	$ 9.7

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax A107

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets And (Liabilities) Included In Consolidated Balance Sheets)(Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Sundry	$ 21.4	$ 23.9
Deferred income taxes	(83)	(54.3)
Net deferred tax (liability) asset	$ (61.6)	$ (30.4)

Other (Income) Expense (Compone

Other (Income) Expense (Components Of Other (Income) Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	$ (5)	$ (6)	$ (6.8)
Restructuring charges
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	0.8	0.8	1.6
Currency (gain) loss
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	1.5	(2.1)	(2.1)
Royalty income
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	0	(0.3)	(0.9)
(Gain) loss from diversified investments associated with Executive Stock Unit Program (See Note K)
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	(4.5)	(2.2)	0.3
Other income
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (income) expense, net	$ (2.8)	$ (2.2)	$ (5.7)

Accumulated Other Comprehens109

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, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance beginning of period				$ (113.6)				$ (91.1)	$ (113.6)	$ (91.1)	$ (2.6)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income									90.5	(37.1)	(101.5)
Reclassifications, pretax (1)									27.1	18.1	17.2
Income tax effect									(13.9)	(4.6)	(4.7)
Attributable to noncontrolling interest									0.4	1.1	0.5
Balance end of period	$ (9.5)				$ (113.6)				(9.5)	(113.6)	(91.1)
Net sales	984.5	$ 1,009.7	$ 989.3	960.3	903.7	$ 948.9	$ 958.9	938.4	3,943.8	3,749.9	3,917.2
Interest expense									43.5	38.8	41.1
Other (income) expense, net									5	6	6.8
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance beginning of period				(38.6)				(4.8)	(38.6)	(4.8)	86.8
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income									78.7	(33.2)	(88.5)
Reclassifications, pretax (1)									0	(1.7)	(3.6)
Income tax effect									0	0	0
Attributable to noncontrolling interest									0.4	1.1	0.5
Balance end of period	40.5				(38.6)				40.5	(38.6)	(4.8)
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance beginning of period				(17.8)				(28.2)	(17.8)	(28.2)	(20.1)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income									1.6	(0.9)	(13.1)
Reclassifications, pretax (1)									7.2	15.3	3.5
Income tax effect									(2.5)	(4)	1.5
Attributable to noncontrolling interest									0	0	0
Balance end of period	(11.5)				(17.8)				(11.5)	(17.8)	(28.2)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance beginning of period				$ (57.2)				$ (58.1)	(57.2)	(58.1)	(69.3)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income									10.2	(3)	0.1
Reclassifications, pretax (1)									19.9	4.5	17.3
Income tax effect									(11.4)	(0.6)	(6.2)
Attributable to noncontrolling interest									0	0	0
Balance end of period	$ (38.5)				$ (57.2)				(38.5)	(57.2)	(58.1)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Net sales									2.3	10.6	(0.6)
Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses									20.6	5	17.3
Interest expense									4.2	4.2	4.1
Other (income) expense, net									0	(1.7)	(3.6)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses									0	0	0
Interest expense									0	0	0
Other (income) expense, net									0	(1.7)	(3.6)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Cash Flow Hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Net sales									2.3	10.6	(0.6)
Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses									0.7	0.5	0
Interest expense									4.2	4.2	4.1
Other (income) expense, net									0	0	0
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Period Change [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses									19.9	4.5	17.3
Interest expense									0	0	0
Other (income) expense, net									$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value (Narrative) (Details

Fair Value (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fixed rate debt carrying value	$ 1,250	$ 750

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, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets (see Note R)	$ 3.9	$ 0.8
Total assets	274.3	173.4
Derivative liabilities	1.9	4.1
Total liabilities	36.3	29.7
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets (see Note R)	0	0
Total assets	34	26.8
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities	34.4	25.6
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets (see Note R)	3.9	0.8
Total assets	240.3	146.6
Derivative liabilities	1.9	4.1
Total liabilities	1.9	4.1
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets (see Note R)	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	236.4	145.8
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	236.4	145.8
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 K) | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	34	26.8
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (see Note K) | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	34	26.8
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (see Note K) | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (see Note K) | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (see Note K) | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities	34.4	25.6
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (see Note K) | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities	34.4	25.6
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (see Note K) | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities	0	0
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (see Note K) | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Detai

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)acquisition	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)acquisition	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired				70.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent				30.00%
Contingent consideration, liability		$ 16.5	$ 14.5	$ 14
Goodwill		822.2	791.3	806.1
European Private-Label Manufacturer [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 12.3
Asian Joint Venture [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		$ 2.6	35.2
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent		20.00%
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 11.5	8.7	7.9
Net cash consideration		39.1	29.5	11.1
Residential Products and Furniture Products [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)		$ 11.5
Residential Products and Furniture Products [Member] | Distributor and installer of geosynthetic products; Carpet cushion; Surface-critical bent tube components
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions | acquisition		3
Residential Products
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)		$ 7.6
Goodwill		368.2	352.8	351.2
Furniture Products [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)		3.9
Goodwill		196.2	187.9	$ 190
Residential Furnishings and Specialized Products | Distributor of geosynthetic products; Innersprings; Fabricated aerospace tubing and pipe assemblies
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred			$ 29.2
Number of Acquisitions | acquisition			3
Other Current Liabilities
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration, liability		8.9	$ 2.4
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration, liability		$ 7.6	$ 12.1

Acquisitions (Estimated Fair Va

Acquisitions (Estimated Fair Values Of The Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 47.9	$ 24.9	$ 25.6
Goodwill (see Note D)	822.2	791.3	806.1
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	10.5	5.3	3.7
Inventory	6.2	5.8	4.8
Property, plant and equipment	15.7	3.7	2.7
Goodwill (see Note D)	11.5	8.7	7.9
Other intangible assets (see Note D)	20.3	12.3	14.9
Other current and long-term assets	0.8	0	0.1
Current liabilities	4.6	4.2	8.1
Long-term liabilities	6.3	0.5	3.3
Non-controlling interest	(0.5)	0	0
Fair value of net identifiable assets	53.6	31.1	22.7
(Plus)/Less: Additional consideration for prior years’ acquisitions	0	(0.3)	1.2
Less: Additional consideration payable	2.7	1.9	10.4
Less: Common stock issued for acquired companies	11.8	0	0
Net cash consideration	$ 39.1	$ 29.5	$ 11.1

Acquisitions (Purchase Price Al

Acquisitions (Purchase Price Allocations Related To Acquisitions) (Details) - acquisition	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Distributor and installer of geosynthetic products; Carpet cushion; Surface-critical bent tube components | Residential Products and Furniture Products [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions	3
Distributor of geosynthetic products; Innersprings; Fabricated aerospace tubing and pipe assemblies | Residential Products and Specialized Products [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions		3
Upholstered office furniture | Furniture Products [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions			1

Derivative Financial Instrum115

Derivative Financial Instruments (Derivative Financial Instruments At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	$ 3.7	$ 0.8
Sundry Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0.2
Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative liabilities	1.8	4.1
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative liabilities	0.1
Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets		0.5
Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities		3.5
Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets		0.3
Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities		0.2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | EUR receivables on a USD subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	4.8
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | USD receivables on a EUR subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	5
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Current Assets | EUR receivables on a USD subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Current Assets | USD receivables on a EUR subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Current Assets | ZAR Inter Company Note Receivable On USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Sundry Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Sundry Assets [Member] | EUR receivables on a USD subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Sundry Assets [Member] | USD receivables on a EUR subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Current Liabilities | EUR receivables on a USD subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Current Liabilities | USD receivables on a EUR subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Long-Term Liabilities | EUR receivables on a USD subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Long-Term Liabilities | USD receivables on a EUR subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Long-Term Liabilities | ZAR Inter Company 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 | Cash Flow Hedging | Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese, European and Swiss subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	144.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future USD purchases of European and Korean subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	14
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future MXN Purchases of a USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	6.6
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	11.2	3.5
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future DKK Sales of Polish Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	16	10.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future EUR Sales of Chinese and Switzerland Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	38.8	6.4
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future MXP Purchases of USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount		5.8
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Future Usd Sales Of Canadian and Chinese Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount		80.4
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		3.8
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total cash flow hedges, Assets	2.9
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese, European and Swiss subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	2.2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | Future USD purchases of European and Korean 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 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 JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0.1	0.3
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	0.6	0.1
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	0
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 Sales Of Canadian and Chinese 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		0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Sundry Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total cash flow hedges, Assets	0.2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Sundry Assets [Member] | Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese, European and Swiss subsidiaries
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0.2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Sundry Assets [Member] | Future USD purchases of European and Korean 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 | Sundry Assets [Member] | 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 | Sundry Assets [Member] | Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Sundry Assets [Member] | 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 | Sundry Assets [Member] | 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 Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total cash flow hedges, Liabilities	1.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese, European and Swiss 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 European and Korean subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.5
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	0.5
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	0
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	0
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	0.3	0.2
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		0.9
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		2.4
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 Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total cash flow hedges, Liabilities	0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future USD sales of Canadian, Chinese, European and Swiss 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 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 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
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
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	0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | DKK Intercompany Note Receivable On USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	3.5
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | PLN Intercompany Note Receivable On GBP Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount		2.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Usd Inter Company Note Receivable On Canadian Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	8	24
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | ZAR Inter Company Note Receivable On USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	1.9	2.3
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	12.7
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0.2
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
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | PLN Intercompany Note Receivable On GBP 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	0.1	0.2
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
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Sundry Assets [Member] | DKK Intercompany Note Receivable On USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Sundry Assets [Member] | 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 | Sundry Assets [Member] | ZAR Inter Company Note Receivable On USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Sundry Assets [Member] | USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary
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	0.5
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	0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | PLN Intercompany Note Receivable On GBP 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	0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | ZAR Inter Company Note Receivable On USD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.1	0.1
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	0.2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Long-Term Liabilities
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 | 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 Designated as Hedging Instruments | 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 Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Hedge of USD Receivable on CAD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	19
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0.6
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Current Assets | Hedge of USD Receivable on CAD Subsidiary [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	0.3
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Sundry Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Sundry Assets [Member] | 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 | Sundry Assets [Member] | Hedge of USD Receivable on CAD Subsidiary [Member]
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 | Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative liabilities	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Current Liabilities | Hedge of USD Receivable on CAD Subsidiary [Member]
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 | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative liabilities	0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Hedge of USD Receivable on CAD Subsidiary [Member]
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 | Non-deliverable hedge on USD exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount	15	19
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
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Hedge of EUR Cash - USD Subsidiaries [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative amount		5.9
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets
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 USD exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	0.2	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	0.1
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | Hedge of EUR Cash - USD Subsidiaries [Member]
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 | Sundry Assets [Member] | 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 Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value		0.4
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	0.3
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
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Hedge of EUR Cash - USD Subsidiaries [Member]
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 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 JPY exposure to CNY
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instrum116

Derivative Financial Instruments (Gains (Losses) Of Hedging Activities Recorded In Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	$ 1.9	$ 15.1	$ 9.8
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	3.8	16.5	6
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	0.2	1.3	(1.2)
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	1.7	0.1	(2.6)
Interest rate cash flow hedges | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	(4.2)	(4.2)	(4.1)
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	1.4	(10.8)	(3.2)
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	(0.4)	(1.1)	1.3
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	$ (0.6)	$ (0.4)	$ 0

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details)	Feb. 14, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 11, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 09, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 15, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 04, 2014assessment	Jul. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 26, 2014USD ($)	Apr. 17, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 27, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 21, 2013USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 18, 2012USD ($)	Dec. 17, 2012USD ($)	Oct. 04, 2012USD ($)	Dec. 30, 2011USD ($)	Dec. 22, 2011USD ($)	May 23, 2011	Nov. 15, 2010	Apr. 16, 2009USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement amount																							$ 25,000,000
Insurance receivables, Current																						$ 43,000,000	0
Loss Contingency Accrual																						400,000	3,200,000	$ 8,100,000	$ 83,900,000
Long-term debt																						1,251,700,000	959,800,000
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued																						22,000,000
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments																						(5,000,000)	(14,000,000)	(82,200,000)
Insurance Claims [Member]
Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance receivables, Current																						0
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss																						0
Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters
Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual																						5,100,000
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value			$ 1,200,000			$ 3,600,000		$ 800,000	$ 1,800,000	$ 900,000	$ 2,500,000	$ 100,000	$ 500,000	$ 4,100,000	$ 1,900,000	$ 100,000	$ 2,300,000			$ 1,800,000
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party													$ 600,000
Loss Contingency, Value Added Tax, Alleged Improper Offset				$ 100,000			$ 100,000
Brazilian Tax Credit Matters
Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value		$ 200,000																				2,900,000
Pending Litigation [Member] | Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters
Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual																						0
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss, Offsetting Deposit Asset																						12,200,000
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss																						21,000,000
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																						1,000,000
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%
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%
Continuing Operations
Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision																					$ 7,000,000	600,000	7,100,000	5,700,000
Discontinued Operations
Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision																						1,600,000	$ 2,000,000	$ 700,000
Bonds | Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters
Contingencies [Line Items]
Long-term debt																						$ 1,200,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Insurance Claims [Member]
Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement amount	$ 0
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party	$ 5,000,000

Contingencies - Accrual for Pro

Contingencies - Accrual for Probable Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Litigation contingency accrual - Beginning of period		$ 3.2	$ 8.1	$ 83.9
Cash payments		(5)	(14)	(82.2)
Litigation contingency accrual - End of period		0.4	3.2	8.1
Continuing Operations
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	$ 7	0.6	7.1	5.7
Discontinued Operations
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision		$ 1.6	$ 2	$ 0.7

Quarterly Summary Of Earning119

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings (Schedule Of Quarterly Summary Of Earnings) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 984,500,000	$ 1,009,700,000	$ 989,300,000	$ 960,300,000	$ 903,700,000	$ 948,900,000	$ 958,900,000	$ 938,400,000	$ 3,943,800,000	$ 3,749,900,000	$ 3,917,200,000
Gross profit	196,000,000	215,800,000	230,100,000	226,000,000	204,200,000	227,400,000	234,000,000	233,600,000	867,900,000	899,200,000	923,200,000
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	110,600,000	100,700,000	113,400,000	107,300,000	110,000,000	121,200,000	137,200,000	118,700,000	432,000,000	487,100,000	449,800,000
Earnings from continuing operations	36,400,000	83,500,000	87,600,000	86,100,000	83,000,000	93,600,000	99,500,000	91,000,000	293,600,000	367,100,000	328,000,000
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	(900,000)	0	0	(1,300,000)	0	20,300,000	100,000	(900,000)	19,100,000	1,200,000
Net earnings	36,400,000	82,600,000	87,600,000	86,100,000	81,700,000	93,600,000	119,800,000	91,100,000	292,700,000	386,200,000	329,200,000
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(100,000)	0	0	0	(100,000)	(100,000)	1,400,000	(1,600,000)	(100,000)	(400,000)	(4,100,000)
Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$ 36,300,000	$ 82,600,000	$ 87,600,000	$ 86,100,000	$ 81,600,000	$ 93,500,000	$ 121,200,000	$ 89,500,000	$ 292,600,000	$ 385,800,000	$ 325,100,000
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)	$ 0.27	$ 0.62	$ 0.64	$ 0.63	$ 0.61	$ 0.68	$ 0.73	$ 0.64	$ 2.16	$ 2.66	$ 2.30
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders, Diluted (in dollars per share)	0.27	0.61	0.64	0.62	0.60	0.67	0.72	0.63	2.14	2.62	2.27
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	(0.01)	0	0	(0.01)	0	0.15	0	(0.01)	0.14	0.01
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders, Diluted (in dollars per share)	0	(0.01)	0	0	(0.01)	0	0.15	0	(0.01)	0.14	0.01
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)	0.27	0.61	0.64	0.63	0.60	0.68	0.88	0.64	2.15	2.80	2.31
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.27	$ 0.60	$ 0.64	$ 0.62	$ 0.59	$ 0.67	$ 0.87	$ 0.63	$ 2.13	$ 2.76	$ 2.28
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business		$ 3,000,000			$ 16,000,000		$ 11,000,000
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Real Estate	$ 23,000,000
Payment for Pension Benefits	$ 15,000,000
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Change In Tax Rate, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									$ 50,400,000
Impairments							4,000,000		4,900,000	$ 4,100,000	$ 6,300,000
Continuing Operations
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Loss Contingency Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)							$ 7,000,000		600,000	7,100,000	5,700,000
Impairments									$ 4,900,000	$ 4,100,000	$ 6,300,000
Wire Products Operation [Member]
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Impairments		$ 5,000,000

Valuation And Qualifying Acc120

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for doubtful receivables
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 7.4	$ 9.9	$ 17.2
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses	0.8	1.6	2.6
Deductions	3.3	4.1	9.9
Balance at End of Period	4.9	7.4	9.9
Excess and obsolete inventory reserve, LIFO basis
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	27.1	24.7	21.9
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses	4.9	8.9	9.8
Deductions	5.6	6.5	7
Balance at End of Period	26.4	27.1	24.7
Tax valuation allowance
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	22.9	26.6	27.1
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses	1.3	0.8	(0.4)
Deductions	0	4.5	0.1
Balance at End of Period	$ 24.2	$ 22.9	$ 26.6