Leggett & Platt (LEG) 10-Q 5 Nov 19 2019 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Oct. 23, 2019
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Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2019
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-07845
Entity Registrant Name	LEGGETT & PLATT, INC
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	MO
Entity Tax Identification Number	44-0324630
Entity Address, Address Line One	No. 1 Leggett Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Carthage,
Entity Address, State or Province	MO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	64836
City Area Code	417
Local Phone Number	358-8131
Entity Central Index Key	0000058492
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $.01 par value
Ticker Symbol	LEG
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Small Business Entity	false
Emerging Growth Entity	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		131,602,794

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 242	$ 268.1
Trade receivables, net	655.6	545.3
Other receivables, net	21.7	26.3
Total receivables, net	677.3	571.6
Total inventories, net	635.8	633.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	49.5	51
Total current assets	1,604.6	1,524.6
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT—AT COST
Machinery and equipment	1,358.7	1,281.7
Buildings and other	707.1	656.8
Land	44.3	42.4
Total property, plant and equipment	2,110.1	1,980.9
Less accumulated depreciation	1,292.8	1,252.4
Net property, plant and equipment	817.3	728.5
OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	1,392	833.8
Other intangibles, less accumulated amortization of $205.8 and $161.7 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively	770.6	178.7
Operating lease right-of-use assets	156	0
Sundry	117.3	116.4
Total other assets	2,435.9	1,128.9
TOTAL ASSETS	4,857.8	3,382
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	51.2	1.2
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	38	0
Accounts payable	467.3	465.4
Accrued expenses	270.6	262.7
Other current liabilities	93.7	86.4
Total current liabilities	920.8	815.7
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term debt	2,197.1	1,167.8
Operating lease liabilities	119	0
Other long-term liabilities	148.2	155.3
Deferred income taxes	217.1	85.6
Total long-term liabilities	2,681.4	1,408.7
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
EQUITY
Common stock	2	2
Additional contributed capital	531.4	527.1
Retained earnings	2,701.8	2,613.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(95.8)	(77.6)
Treasury stock	(1,884.2)	(1,908.3)
Total Leggett & Platt, Inc. equity	1,255.2	1,157
Noncontrolling interest	0.4	0.6
Total equity	1,255.6	1,157.6
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 4,857.8	$ 3,382

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANC_2

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Other intangibles, accumulated amortization	$ 205.8	$ 161.7

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMEN

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,239.3	$ 1,091.5	$ 3,607.6	$ 3,222.8
Cost of goods sold	963.8	864.4	2,829.4	2,547.3
Gross profit	275.5	227.1	778.2	675.5
Selling and administrative expenses	115.2	100.7	352.1	313.2
Amortization of intangibles	16.3	5.2	47.3	15.3
Impairments	1.4	0.1	5.7	0.3
Net gain from sale of assets and businesses	(3)	(0.6)	(4.8)	(1.6)
Other (income) expense, net	1.5	(2.7)	(0.4)	(4.6)
Earnings before interest and income taxes	144.1	124.4	378.3	352.9
Interest expense	22.6	13.1	68.5	43.5
Interest income	1.5	2	5.5	6.8
Earnings before income taxes	123	113.3	315.3	316.2
Income taxes	23.4	23.3	68.3	63.2
Net earnings	99.6	90	247	253
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	0	0	0	(0.1)
Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$ 99.6	$ 90	$ 247	$ 252.9
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.67	$ 1.83	$ 1.88
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.67	$ 1.83	$ 1.87
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)	134.9	133.8	134.7	134.4
Diluted (in shares)	135.4	134.7	135.2	135.4

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEM_2

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 99.6	$ 90	$ 247	$ 253
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(32.9)	(10.9)	(23.1)	(50)
Cash flow hedges	(1.2)	0.6	3.4	(0.7)
Defined benefit pension plans	0.5	0.4	1.5	1.5
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(33.6)	(9.9)	(18.2)	(49.2)
Comprehensive income	66	80.1	228.8	203.8
Add: comprehensive loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(0.1)	0	(0.1)
Comprehensive income attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc.	$ 66	$ 80	$ 228.8	$ 203.7

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEM_3

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings	$ 247	$ 253
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	87.9	77.4
Amortization of intangibles and supply agreements	56.8	23.6
Long-lived asset impairments	5.7	0.3
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	2.3	1.9
Writedown of inventories	7.9	4.9
Net gain from sales of assets and businesses	(4.8)	(1.8)
Deferred income tax expense	5.5	2
Stock-based compensation	23.9	26.6
Pension expense (benefit), net of contributions	1.5	(18.7)
Other, net	3.5	3.4
Increases/decreases in, excluding effects from acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts and other receivables	(45.4)	(76.2)
Inventories	47.5	(45.8)
Other current assets	(0.4)	0.9
Accounts payable	(30.2)	(0.6)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	7.9	0.2
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES	416.6	251.1
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(103)	(122.6)
Purchases of companies, net of cash acquired	(1,244.3)	(107.9)
Proceeds from sales of assets and businesses	5.3	3.7
Other, net	(7.5)	(13.5)
NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(1,349.5)	(240.3)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Additions to long-term debt	993.3	0
Payments on long-term debt	(25.1)	(152.3)
Change in commercial paper and short-term debt	106.3	251.8
Dividends paid	(152)	(144.2)
Issuances of common stock	7.4	4.3
Purchases of common stock	(11.8)	(112.2)
Additional consideration paid on prior year acquisitions	(1.1)	(8.6)
Other, net	(2.6)	9
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES	914.4	(152.2)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	(7.6)	(21.2)
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(26.1)	(162.6)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—January 1,	268.1	526.1
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—September 30,	$ 242	$ 363.5

INTERIM PRESENTATION

INTERIM PRESENTATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
INTERIM PRESENTATION	INTERIM PRESENTATION The interim financial statements of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (we, us or our) included herein have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm. The statements include all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, which management considers necessary for a fair statement of our financial position and operating results for the periods presented. We have prepared the statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for an entire year. The December 31, 2018 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.

ACCOUNTING STANDARD UPDATES

ACCOUNTING STANDARD UPDATES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
ACCOUNTING STANDARD UPDATES	ACCOUNTING STANDARD UPDATES 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. The FASB has issued accounting guidance, in addition to the items discussed below, effective for future periods which we do not believe will have a material impact on our future financial statements. Adopted in 2019: • On January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 “Leases” (Topic 842) as discussed in Note 5 . • 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. This guidance was effective January 1, 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. To be adopted in future years: • ASU 2016-13 “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses” (Topic 326): This ASU is effective January 1, 2020 and amends the impairment model by requiring a forward-looking approach based on expected losses rather than incurred losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments including trade receivables. We are finalizing the evaluation of this guidance, and we do not expect it to materially impact our future financial statements. • ASU 2017-04 “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment”: This ASU will be effective January 1, 2020 and 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. We are currently evaluating this guidance and do not expect it to materially impact our future financial statements. • ASU 2018-15 “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)”: This ASU will be effective January 1, 2020 and aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. We are currently evaluating this guidance. 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.

REVENUE

REVENUE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
REVENUE	REVENUE On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606) and all the related amendments using the modified retrospective method. We recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as a $2.3 reduction to the opening balance of "Retained earnings". Performance Obligations and Shipping and Handling Costs We recognize revenue when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with our customers are satisfied. Substantially all of our revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of our products to our customers, which is generally upon shipment from our facilities or upon delivery to our customers' facilities and is dependent on the terms of the specific contract. This conclusion considers the point at which our customers have the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits of the products that are transferred. Substantially all unsatisfied performance obligations as of September 30, 2019 , will be satisfied within one year or less. Shipping and handling costs are included as a component of "Cost of goods sold". Sales, value added, and other taxes collected in connection with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. Sales Allowances and Returns The amount of consideration we receive and revenue we recognize varies with changes in various sales allowances, discounts and rebates (variable consideration) that we offer to our customers. We reduce revenue by our estimates of variable consideration based on contract terms and historical experience. Changes in estimates of variable consideration for the periods presented were not material. Some of our products transferred to customers can be returned, and we recognize the following for this right: • An estimated refund liability and a corresponding reduction to revenue based on historical returns experience. • An asset and a corresponding reduction to cost of sales for our right to recover products from customers upon settling the refund liability. We reduce the carrying amount of these assets by estimates of costs associated with the recovery and any additional expected reduction in value. Our refund liability and the corresponding asset associated with our right to recover products from our customers were immaterial at September 30, 2019 . Other We expect that at contract inception, the time period between when we transfer a promised good to our customer and our receipt of payment from that customer for that good will be one year or less (our typical trade terms are 30 to 60 days for U.S. customers and up to 90 days for our international customers). We generally expense costs of obtaining a contract because the amortization period would be one year or less. Revenue by Product Line We disaggregate revenue by customer group, which is the same as our product lines for each of our segments, as we believe this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Residential Products Bedding group 1 $ 1,139.6 $ 679.3 $ 409.8 $ 236.9 Fabric & Flooring Products group 596.0 555.2 206.4 194.2 Machinery group 39.4 48.9 15.7 15.4 1,775.0 1,283.4 631.9 446.5 Industrial Products Wire group 238.1 275.8 68.6 97.4 238.1 275.8 68.6 97.4 Furniture Products Home Furniture group 264.1 291.9 85.9 91.9 Work Furniture group 224.7 217.5 77.0 71.6 Consumer Products group 308.6 357.4 108.7 130.6 797.4 866.8 271.6 294.1 Specialized Products Automotive group 607.6 623.5 209.6 195.7 Aerospace Products group 116.3 112.6 36.2 35.8 Hydraulic Cylinders group 2 73.2 60.7 21.4 22.0 797.1 796.8 267.2 253.5 $ 3,607.6 $ 3,222.8 $ 1,239.3 $ 1,091.5 1 On January 16, 2019, we completed the acquisition of Elite Comfort Solutions, Inc. (ECS) as discussed in Note 10 . 2 This group was formed January 31, 2018, with the acquisition of a manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders. See Note 10

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	SEGMENT INFORMATION 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, as well as produces private-label finished mattresses for bedding brands. We also produce or distribute flooring underlayment, fabric, and geo components. • Industrial Products: This segment primarily supplies steel rod and drawn steel wire to our other operations and to external customers. Our customers use this wire to make mechanical springs and many other end products. • Furniture Products: This segment supplies a wide range of components for residential and work furniture manufacturers, as well as select lines of private-label finished furniture and adjustable bed bases. • Specialized Products: This segment supplies 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 and engineered hydraulic cylinders used in the material-handling and construction industries. Our reportable segments are the same as our operating segments, which also correspond with our management structure. Each reportable segment has an executive vice president who has accountability to and maintains regular contact with our 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. 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 Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (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 from continuing operations is shown in the following tables. Trade Sales Inter- Segment Sales Total Sales EBIT Depreciation and Amortization Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Residential Products $ 631.9 $ 3.7 $ 635.6 $ 53.2 $ 25.9 Industrial Products 68.6 75.8 144.4 22.6 2.8 Furniture Products 271.6 2.2 273.8 24.6 3.8 Specialized Products 267.2 .9 268.1 44.4 10.4 Intersegment eliminations, unallocated assets and other 1 (.7 ) 5.5 $ 1,239.3 $ 82.6 $ 1,321.9 $ 144.1 $ 48.4 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Residential Products $ 446.5 $ 3.4 $ 449.9 $ 43.0 $ 11.4 Industrial Products 97.4 76.0 173.4 25.2 2.6 Furniture Products 294.1 3.9 298.0 14.0 4.3 Specialized Products 253.5 .7 254.2 43.5 9.8 Intersegment eliminations, unallocated assets and other 1 (1.3 ) 5.7 $ 1,091.5 $ 84.0 $ 1,175.5 $ 124.4 $ 33.8 Trade Sales Inter- Segment Sales Total Sales EBIT Depreciation and Amortization Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Residential Products $ 1,775.0 $ 10.1 $ 1,785.1 $ 129.5 $ 75.1 Industrial Products 238.1 230.3 468.4 75.9 8.2 Furniture Products 797.4 7.4 804.8 51.9 11.8 Specialized Products 797.1 2.5 799.6 121.6 31.0 Intersegment eliminations, unallocated assets and other 1 (.6 ) 18.6 $ 3,607.6 $ 250.3 $ 3,857.9 $ 378.3 $ 144.7 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Residential Products $ 1,283.4 $ 12.7 $ 1,296.1 $ 118.0 $ 34.4 Industrial Products 275.8 220.5 496.3 47.6 7.7 Furniture Products 866.8 10.4 877.2 48.3 13.0 Specialized Products 796.8 2.0 798.8 141.5 28.7 Intersegment eliminations, unallocated assets and other 1 (2.5 ) 17.2 $ 3,222.8 $ 245.6 $ 3,468.4 $ 352.9 $ 101.0 1 Unallocated depreciation and amortization consists primarily of depreciation of non-operating assets and amortization of debt issuance costs. 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 periods presented. September 30, December 31, Residential Products $ 801.3 $ 609.4 Industrial Products 170.0 163.8 Furniture Products 244.9 279.8 Specialized Products 352.7 342.5 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 746.9 661.8 Unallocated assets 1 2,597.7 1,278.0 Difference between average assets and period-end balance sheet (55.7 ) 46.7 Total assets $ 4,857.8 $ 3,382.0 1

LEASES

LEASES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
LEASES	LEASES Initial adoption of new ASU Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 “Leases” (Topic 842), which requires the recognition of lease assets and liabilities for items classified as operating leases under previous guidance. The original guidance required application on a modified retrospective basis with the earliest year presented. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11 “Targeted Improvements to ASC 842” that included an option to not restate comparative periods in transition and elect to use the effective date of Topic 842 as the date of initial application of transition, which we elected. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional net operating lease assets and lease liabilities of $135.9 and $135.8 , respectively, as of January 1, 2019. The difference between the additional lease assets and lease liabilities, net of the deferred tax impact, was recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The accounting for finance leases (capital leases under previous guidance) was substantially unchanged. The standard did not materially impact our statements of operations and cash flows. The cumulative effect of applying Topic 842 to our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet was as follows: Balance at December 31, 2018 as Previously Reported Topic 842 Adjustments Balance at January 1, 2019 Current assets 1 $ 1,524.6 $ (1.3 ) $ 1,523.3 Net property, plant and equipment 2 728.5 (5.1 ) 723.4 Other assets 3 1,128.9 142.3 1,271.2 Total assets $ 3,382.0 $ 135.9 $ 3,517.9 Accrued expenses 4 $ 262.7 $ (.4 ) $ 262.3 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 3 — 32.0 32.0 All other current liabilities 553.0 — 553.0 Long-term liabilities 3 1,408.7 104.2 1,512.9 Retained earnings 2,613.8 .1 2,613.9 Other equity (1,456.2 ) — (1,456.2 ) Total liabilities and equity $ 3,382.0 $ 135.9 $ 3,517.9 1 This adjustment is to reclass prepaid rent balances to be presented within Other assets with the operating lease right-of-use assets. 2 This adjustment is to reclass our finance lease right-of-use assets to be presented within Other assets with the operating lease right-of-use assets. 3 This adjustment is to record the assets and liabilities arising from leases. 4 This adjustment is to reclass lease liabilities to be presented within Current portion of operating lease liabilities. Practical Expedients For the initial adoption, we elected the available package of practical expedients not to reassess (i) whether a contract is or contains a lease, (ii) lease classification, and (iii) initial direct costs. These elections applied to leases that commenced before the effective date. We also elected an additional practical expedient to use hindsight when determining the lease term. Both lease and non-lease components are accounted for as a single lease component as we have elected the practical expedient to group lease and non-lease components for all leases. Lease Details Substantially all our operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities represent leases for certain operating facilities, warehouses, office space, trucking equipment, and various other assets. Finance lease balances represent substantially all our vehicle leases. We are not involved in any material sale and leaseback transactions, and our sublease arrangements were not material for the periods presented. At the inception of a contract we assess whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. Our assessment is based on whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, whether we obtain the right to substantially all the economic benefit of the asset, and whether we have the right to direct the use of the asset. Our leases have remaining lease terms that expire at various dates through 2032, some of which include options to extend or terminate the leases at our discretion. Where renewal or termination options are reasonably likely to be exercised, we recognize the option as part of the right-of-use asset and lease liability. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of the lease payments. We apply a portfolio approach for determining the incremental borrowing rate based on the applicable lease terms and the economic environment in the various regions where our operations are located. At September 30, 2019 , we had $8.7 of additional operating leases that had not yet commenced. These operating leases will commence in the fourth quarter with lease terms of approximately 7 years . Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: September 30, 2019 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 156.0 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 38.0 Operating lease liabilities 119.0 Total operating lease liabilities $ 157.0 Finance Leases Sundry $ 4.7 Current maturities of long-term debt 1.2 Long-term debt 3.2 Total finance lease liabilities $ 4.4 The components of lease expense were as follows: Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2019 Operating lease cost: Lease cost $ 33.4 $ 11.6 Variable lease cost 8.8 3.1 Total operating lease cost $ 42.2 $ 14.7 Short-term lease cost $ 3.5 $ 1.3 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 2.2 $ .7 Interest on lease liabilities .2 .1 Total finance lease cost $ 2.4 $ .8 Total lease cost $ 48.1 $ 16.8 Variable lease costs consist primarily of taxes, insurance, and common-area or other maintenance costs for our leased facilities and equipment which are paid based on actual costs incurred by the lessor. Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 29.6 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ .2 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 2.2 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 30.5 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities $ 1.8 In connection with the ECS transaction discussed in Note 10 , we acquired operating right-of-use assets of approximately $24.0 (including a favorable lease position of $2.4 ). The operating lease liability associated with these right-of-use assets was approximately $21.6 . Finance right-of-use assets acquired in the ECS transaction and the related finance lease liabilities were immaterial. The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for the operating and finance leases at September 30, 2019 to the operating and finance lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet: September 30, 2019 Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 Remainder $ 10.9 $ .5 2020 41.3 2.0 2021 36.5 1.3 2022 30.1 .7 2023 21.2 .1 2024 and thereafter 30.2 — Total 170.2 4.6 Less: Interest 13.2 .2 Lease Liability $ 157.0 $ 4.4 Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 4.8 2.6 Weighted average discount rate 3.3 % 3.5 % Our future minimum lease commitments as of December 31, 2018, under Topic 840, the predecessor to Topic 842, were as follows: Operating Leases 2019 $ 35.9 2020 30.7 2021 26.2 2022 19.9 2023 13.1 Thereafter 18.0 Total $ 143.8
LEASES	LEASES Initial adoption of new ASU Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 “Leases” (Topic 842), which requires the recognition of lease assets and liabilities for items classified as operating leases under previous guidance. The original guidance required application on a modified retrospective basis with the earliest year presented. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11 “Targeted Improvements to ASC 842” that included an option to not restate comparative periods in transition and elect to use the effective date of Topic 842 as the date of initial application of transition, which we elected. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional net operating lease assets and lease liabilities of $135.9 and $135.8 , respectively, as of January 1, 2019. The difference between the additional lease assets and lease liabilities, net of the deferred tax impact, was recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The accounting for finance leases (capital leases under previous guidance) was substantially unchanged. The standard did not materially impact our statements of operations and cash flows. The cumulative effect of applying Topic 842 to our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet was as follows: Balance at December 31, 2018 as Previously Reported Topic 842 Adjustments Balance at January 1, 2019 Current assets 1 $ 1,524.6 $ (1.3 ) $ 1,523.3 Net property, plant and equipment 2 728.5 (5.1 ) 723.4 Other assets 3 1,128.9 142.3 1,271.2 Total assets $ 3,382.0 $ 135.9 $ 3,517.9 Accrued expenses 4 $ 262.7 $ (.4 ) $ 262.3 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 3 — 32.0 32.0 All other current liabilities 553.0 — 553.0 Long-term liabilities 3 1,408.7 104.2 1,512.9 Retained earnings 2,613.8 .1 2,613.9 Other equity (1,456.2 ) — (1,456.2 ) Total liabilities and equity $ 3,382.0 $ 135.9 $ 3,517.9 1 This adjustment is to reclass prepaid rent balances to be presented within Other assets with the operating lease right-of-use assets. 2 This adjustment is to reclass our finance lease right-of-use assets to be presented within Other assets with the operating lease right-of-use assets. 3 This adjustment is to record the assets and liabilities arising from leases. 4 This adjustment is to reclass lease liabilities to be presented within Current portion of operating lease liabilities. Practical Expedients For the initial adoption, we elected the available package of practical expedients not to reassess (i) whether a contract is or contains a lease, (ii) lease classification, and (iii) initial direct costs. These elections applied to leases that commenced before the effective date. We also elected an additional practical expedient to use hindsight when determining the lease term. Both lease and non-lease components are accounted for as a single lease component as we have elected the practical expedient to group lease and non-lease components for all leases. Lease Details Substantially all our operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities represent leases for certain operating facilities, warehouses, office space, trucking equipment, and various other assets. Finance lease balances represent substantially all our vehicle leases. We are not involved in any material sale and leaseback transactions, and our sublease arrangements were not material for the periods presented. At the inception of a contract we assess whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. Our assessment is based on whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, whether we obtain the right to substantially all the economic benefit of the asset, and whether we have the right to direct the use of the asset. Our leases have remaining lease terms that expire at various dates through 2032, some of which include options to extend or terminate the leases at our discretion. Where renewal or termination options are reasonably likely to be exercised, we recognize the option as part of the right-of-use asset and lease liability. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of the lease payments. We apply a portfolio approach for determining the incremental borrowing rate based on the applicable lease terms and the economic environment in the various regions where our operations are located. At September 30, 2019 , we had $8.7 of additional operating leases that had not yet commenced. These operating leases will commence in the fourth quarter with lease terms of approximately 7 years . Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: September 30, 2019 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 156.0 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 38.0 Operating lease liabilities 119.0 Total operating lease liabilities $ 157.0 Finance Leases Sundry $ 4.7 Current maturities of long-term debt 1.2 Long-term debt 3.2 Total finance lease liabilities $ 4.4 The components of lease expense were as follows: Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2019 Operating lease cost: Lease cost $ 33.4 $ 11.6 Variable lease cost 8.8 3.1 Total operating lease cost $ 42.2 $ 14.7 Short-term lease cost $ 3.5 $ 1.3 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 2.2 $ .7 Interest on lease liabilities .2 .1 Total finance lease cost $ 2.4 $ .8 Total lease cost $ 48.1 $ 16.8 Variable lease costs consist primarily of taxes, insurance, and common-area or other maintenance costs for our leased facilities and equipment which are paid based on actual costs incurred by the lessor. Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 29.6 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ .2 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 2.2 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 30.5 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities $ 1.8 In connection with the ECS transaction discussed in Note 10 , we acquired operating right-of-use assets of approximately $24.0 (including a favorable lease position of $2.4 ). The operating lease liability associated with these right-of-use assets was approximately $21.6 . Finance right-of-use assets acquired in the ECS transaction and the related finance lease liabilities were immaterial. The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for the operating and finance leases at September 30, 2019 to the operating and finance lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet: September 30, 2019 Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 Remainder $ 10.9 $ .5 2020 41.3 2.0 2021 36.5 1.3 2022 30.1 .7 2023 21.2 .1 2024 and thereafter 30.2 — Total 170.2 4.6 Less: Interest 13.2 .2 Lease Liability $ 157.0 $ 4.4 Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 4.8 2.6 Weighted average discount rate 3.3 % 3.5 % Our future minimum lease commitments as of December 31, 2018, under Topic 840, the predecessor to Topic 842, were as follows: Operating Leases 2019 $ 35.9 2020 30.7 2021 26.2 2022 19.9 2023 13.1 Thereafter 18.0 Total $ 143.8

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CH

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES	RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES We implemented various cost reduction initiatives to improve our operating cost structures in the periods presented. These cost initiatives have, among other actions, included workforce reductions and the closure or consolidation of certain operations. Except for the 2018 Restructuring Plan (Plan) discussed below, none of these initiatives has individually resulted in a material charge to earnings. In December 2018, we committed to the Plan primarily associated with our Furniture Products segment, including the Home Furniture Group (which produces furniture components for the upholstered furniture industry) and the Fashion Bed business (which supplies ornamental beds, bed frames and other accessories sold to retailers). Both of these businesses had underperformed expectations primarily from weaker demand and higher raw material costs. These restructuring activities were substantially complete as of September 30, 2019, including the closure of the Fashion Bed business. In 2019, we modified the Plan to include three small facilities in the Residential Products segment and one operation in the Industrial Products segment, all of which should be substantially completed by the end of the year. Our total costs for this Plan are expected to be approximately $30.0 . To date we have incurred costs of $26.4 , and we expect to incur $3.6 during the remainder of the year. The following table presents information associated with this Plan: Total Amount Incurred to Date Nine Months Ended Total Incurred Full Year 2018 2018 Restructuring Plan Restructuring and restructuring-related $ 15.8 $ 4.6 $ 11.2 Impairment costs associated with this plan 10.6 5.5 5.1 $ 26.4 $ 10.1 $ 16.3 Amount of total that represents cash charges $ 12.1 $ 5.2 $ 6.9 The table below presents all restructuring and restructuring-related activity for the periods presented; the majority of the 2019 costs are related to the Plan: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Charged to other (income) expense, net: Severance and other restructuring costs $ 5.3 $ .8 $ 3.4 $ .5 Charged to cost of goods sold: Inventory obsolescence and other (.6 ) .2 (.9 ) .7 Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs $ 4.7 $ 1.0 $ 2.5 $ 1.2 Amount of total that represents cash charges $ 5.3 $ .8 $ 3.4 $ .5 Restructuring and restructuring-related charges by segment were as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Residential Products $ 1.5 $ .5 $ 1.4 $ .5 Industrial Products .6 .2 .6 .7 Furniture Products 2.6 .3 .5 — Total $ 4.7 $ 1.0 $ 2.5 $ 1.2 The accrued liability associated with our total restructuring initiatives consisted of the following: Balance at December 31, 2018 Add: Less: Balance at September 30, 2019 Severance costs $ 6.6 $ 3.0 $ 5.9 $ 3.7 Contract termination costs — .4 .1 .3 Other restructuring costs .6 1.9 1.7 .8 $ 7.2 $ 5.3 $ 7.7 $ 4.8 Impairment charges Impairment charges are reported in “Impairments” in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and are summarized in the following table: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Other Long-Lived Assets Impairments Other Long-Lived Assets Impairments Other Long-Lived Assets Impairments Other Long-Lived Assets Impairments Residential Products $ .9 $ — $ .7 $ — Industrial Products — .3 — .1 Furniture Products 4.8 — .7 — Total impairment charges $ 5.7 $ .3 $ 1.4 $ .1 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 and estimated future cash flows.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows: Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Net earnings: Net earnings $ 247.0 $ 253.0 $ 99.6 $ 90.0 Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax — (.1 ) — — Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 247.0 $ 252.9 $ 99.6 $ 90.0 Weighted average number of shares (in millions): Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS 134.7 134.4 134.9 133.8 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation .5 1.0 .5 .9 Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS 135.2 135.4 135.4 134.7 Basic and Diluted EPS: Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 1.83 $ 1.88 $ .74 $ .67 Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 1.83 $ 1.87 $ .74 $ .67 Other information: Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation .2 .1 .2 — Cash dividends declared per share $ 1.18 $ 1.12 $ .40 $ .38

ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES	ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Accounts and other receivables consisted of the following: September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Current Long-term Current Long-term Trade accounts receivable 1 $ 663.1 $ — $ 548.8 $ — Trade notes receivable 1.0 .7 1.7 1.4 Total trade receivables 664.1 .7 550.5 1.4 Other notes receivable 1 — 24.2 — 24.2 Taxes receivable, including income taxes 13.2 — 12.9 — Other receivables 8.5 — 13.4 — Subtotal other receivables 21.7 24.2 26.3 24.2 Total trade and other receivables 685.8 24.9 576.8 25.6 Allowance for doubtful accounts: Trade accounts receivable 1 (8.4 ) — (5.2 ) — Trade notes receivable (.1 ) — — — Total trade receivables (8.5 ) — (5.2 ) — Other notes receivable 1 — (15.0 ) — (15.0 ) Total allowance for doubtful accounts (8.5 ) (15.0 ) (5.2 ) (15.0 ) Total net receivables $ 677.3 $ 9.9 $ 571.6 $ 10.6 1 The “Trade accounts receivable” and “Other notes receivable” line items above include $26.8 and $26.7 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, from a customer in our Residential Products segment who is experiencing financial difficulty and liquidity problems and, during the fourth quarter of 2018, became delinquent in our trade accounts receivable balances. In December 2018, we concluded that an impairment existed with regard to this customer, and we established a reserve of $15.9 ( $15.0 for the note and $.9 for the trade receivable) to reflect the estimated amount of the probable credit loss and placed the note on nonaccrual status. The note receivable was restructured during the first quarter of 2019 in conjunction with an overall refinancing plan by the customer. The reserve balance at September 30, 2019 was $16.0 . Activity related to the allowance for doubtful accounts is reflected below: Balance at December 31, 2018 Add: Charges Less: Net Charge-offs/ (Recoveries) and Other Balance at September 30, 2019 Trade accounts receivable $ 5.2 $ 2.2 $ (1.0 ) $ 8.4 Trade notes receivable — .1 — .1 Total trade receivables 5.2 2.3 (1.0 ) 8.5 Other notes receivable 15.0 — — 15.0 Total allowance for doubtful accounts $ 20.2 $ 2.3 $ (1.0 ) $ 23.5

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The following table recaps the components of stock-based and stock-related compensation for each period presented: Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended To be settled with stock To be settled in cash To be settled with stock To be settled in cash Stock-based retirement plans contributions 1 $ 2.6 $ .5 $ 3.7 $ .9 Discounts on various stock awards: Deferred Stock Compensation Program 1.6 — 1.4 — Stock-based retirement plans .9 — .9 — Discount Stock Plan .8 — .8 — Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards: 2 2018 PSU - TSR based 2A 2.2 1.5 .9 .8 2018 PSU - EBIT CAGR based 2B 2.7 3.1 2.3 2.5 2017 and prior PSU awards 2C 1.3 .2 2.8 (.9 ) Restricted Stock Unit awards 1.5 — 1.6 — Profitable Growth Incentive (PGI) awards 3 — — 1.4 1.4 Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock .9 — .6 — Total stock-based compensation expense 14.5 $ 5.3 16.4 $ 4.7 Employee contributions for above stock plans 9.4 10.2 Total stock-based compensation $ 23.9 $ 26.6 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense $ 3.4 $ 3.9 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation payments 3.5 3.4 Total tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation $ 6.9 $ 7.3 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018 To be settled with stock To be settled in cash To be settled with stock To be settled in cash Stock-based retirement plans contributions 1 $ 1.1 $ .2 $ (.4 ) $ .4 Discounts on various stock awards: Deferred Stock Compensation Program .5 — .5 — Stock-based retirement plans .4 — .4 — Discount Stock Plan .2 — .2 — Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards: 2 2018 PSU - TSR based 2A .7 .8 .3 .2 2018 PSU - EBIT CAGR based 2B — .3 .8 .9 2017 and prior PSU awards 2C .4 .4 .9 (.9 ) Restricted Stock Unit awards .5 — .6 — Profitable Growth Incentive (PGI) awards 3 — — .2 .2 Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock .4 — .2 — Total stock-based compensation expense 4.2 $ 1.7 3.7 $ .8 Employee contributions for above stock plans 3.2 3.7 Total stock-based compensation $ 7.4 $ 7.4 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense $ 1.0 $ .9 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation payments 1.2 2.5 Total tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation $ 2.2 $ 3.4 Included below is the activity in our most significant stock-based plans: 1 Stock-Based Retirement Plans Previous to 2019, we had 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 made matching contributions to both plans for the year if certain profitability levels were obtained. For 2019, the provisions of the ESUP plan are unchanged. On December 31, 2018, we merged the SBP with our 401(k) plan. Our common stock is now an investment option in the 401(k) plan and participants may elect up to 20% of their contributions into our common stock. Previously participants could contribute up to 100% of their contributions into our common stock. 2 PSU Awards During 2018, we merged our PSU and PGI award programs. PSU awards are now based on two equal measures: (i) Relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR = (Change in Stock Price + Dividends) ÷ Beginning Stock Price) and (ii) EBIT Compound Annual Growth Rate (EBIT CAGR). These components are discussed below. For outstanding 2018 and later awards, we intend to pay 50% in shares of our common stock and 50% in cash; although, we reserve the right to pay up to 100% in cash. For outstanding 2017 awards, we intend to pay 65% in shares of our common stock and 35% in cash; although, we reserve the right to pay up to 100% in cash. Cash settlements are recorded as a liability and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. We elected to pay 100% of the 2015 award (paid in the first quarter 2018) in cash. 2A 2018 (and later) PSU - TSR based Most of the 2018 and later PSU awards are based 50% upon our TSR compared to a peer group. A small number of PSU awards are based 100% upon relative TSR for certain business unit employees to complement their particular mix of incentive compensation. Grant date fair values are calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation of stock and volatility data for the Company and each of the peer companies. Grant date fair values are amortized using the straight-line method over the three -year vesting period. The relative TSR vesting condition of the 2018 and later PSU awards contains the following conditions: • A service requirement—Awards generally “cliff” vest at the end of the three -year performance period; and • A market condition—Awards are based on our TSR 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 200% of the base award depending upon how our TSR ranks within the peer group at the end of the three -year performance period. 2B 2018 (and later) PSU - EBIT CAGR based Most of the 2018 and later PSU awards are based 50% upon our or the applicable segment's EBIT CAGR. Grant date fair values are calculated using the grant date stock price discounted for dividends over the performance period. Expense is adjusted every quarter over the three -year performance period based on the number of shares expected to vest. The EBIT CAGR portion of these awards contains the following conditions: • A service requirement—Awards generally “cliff” vest at the end of the three -year performance period; and • A performance condition—Awards are based on achieving specified EBIT CAGR performance targets for our or the applicable segment's EBIT during the third year of the performance period compared to the EBIT during the fiscal year immediately preceding the performance period. Participants will earn from 0% to 200% of the base award. In connection with the decision to move a significant portion of the long-term incentive opportunity from a two -year to a three -year performance period by eliminating PGI awards, in January 2018, we also granted participants a one-time transition PSU award, based upon EBIT CAGR over a two -year performance period. 2C 2017 and Prior PSU Awards The 2017 and prior PSU awards are based solely on relative TSR. Vesting conditions are the same as ( 2A ) above other than a maximum payout of 175% of the base award. Below is a summary of the number of shares and related grant date fair value of PSU’s for the periods presented: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 TSR based Total shares base award .1 .1 Grant date per share fair value $ 57.86 $ 42.60 Risk-free interest rate 2.4 % 2.4 % Expected life in years 3.0 3.0 Expected volatility (over expected life) 21.5 % 19.9 % Expected dividend yield (over expected life) 3.4 % 3.3 % EBIT CAGR based Total shares base award .1 .1 Grant date per share fair value $ 39.98 $ 40.92 Vesting period in years 3.0 2.5 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 2015 December 31, 2017 57 61.0% — $ 6.9 First quarter 2018 2016 December 31, 2018 78 —% — $ — First quarter 2019 3 PGI Awards In 2017 and prior years, certain key management employees participated in a PGI program. The PGI awards were eliminated during 2018, and were replaced with the PSU EBIT CAGR award discussed above. These awards vested ( 0% to 250% ) at the end of a two -year performance period based on our or the applicable profit center's revenue growth (adjusted by a GDP factor when applicable) and EBITDA margin at the end of a two -year performance period. We paid the 2017 award half in shares of our common stock and half in cash. We elected to pay the 2016 award (paid in the first quarter of 2018) in cash. Both components were adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. As of first quarter 2019, all PGI awards have been paid out. Two-Year Performance Cycle Award Year Completion Date Average Payout as a Percent of the Base Award Number of Shares Distributed Cash Portion Distribution Date 2016 December 31, 2017 44.0% — $ 2.0 First quarter 2018 2017 December 31, 2018 155.0% < .1 million $ 2.2 First quarter 2019

ACQUISITIONS

ACQUISITIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
ACQUISITIONS	ACQUISITIONS The following table contains the estimated fair values (using inputs as discussed in Note 14 ) of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions during the periods presented. Of the goodwill included in the table below, $128.7 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 Accounts receivable $ 71.1 $ 19.6 Inventory 60.7 26.1 Property, plant and equipment 80.7 28.2 Goodwill 559.4 27.7 Other intangible assets: Customer relationships (15-year life) 372.3 19.4 Technology (5 to 15-year life) 173.3 4.9 Trademarks and trade names (15-year life) 65.8 2.7 Non-compete agreements and other (5-year life) 28.1 1.9 Other current and long-term assets 27.3 .8 Current liabilities (44.3 ) (12.3 ) Deferred income taxes (128.5 ) (9.4 ) Other long-term liabilities (21.6 ) (.8 ) Fair value of net identifiable assets 1,244.3 108.8 Less: Additional consideration payable — .9 Net cash consideration $ 1,244.3 $ 107.9 The following table summarizes acquisitions for the periods presented. Nine Months Ended Number of Acquisitions Segment Product/Service September 30, 2019 1 Residential Products A leader in proprietary specialized foam technology, primarily for the bedding and furniture industries September 30, 2018 3 Residential Products; Specialized Products Manufacturer/distributor of geo components; Manufacturer and distributor of silt fence; Global manufacturer of engineered hydraulic cylinders We are finalizing all the information required to complete the purchase price allocations related to recent acquisitions and do not anticipate any material modifications. Certain of our acquisition agreements provide for additional consideration to be paid in cash at a later date and are recorded as liabilities at the acquisition date. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , our liability for these future payments was $8.6 ( $8.6 current) and $10.8 ( $.8 current and $10.0 long-term), respectively. Components of the liability are based on estimates and contingent upon future events, therefore, the amounts may fluctuate materially until the payment dates. Additional consideration, including interest, paid on prior year acquisitions was $1.1 and $8.6 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. A brief description of our acquisition activity by year for the periods presented is included below. 2019 In January 2019, we completed the acquisition of ECS, a leader in proprietary specialized foam technology, primarily for the bedding and furniture industries. Through this acquisition, we gained critical capabilities in proprietary foam technology, along with scale in the production of private-label finished mattresses. There was no contingent consideration associated with this acquisition. 2018 In September 2018, in our Geo Components business unit, we acquired a manufacturer and distributor of innovative home and garden products found at most major retailers for $19.1 . This acquisition provides a solid foundation on which to continue growing our retail market presence in Geo Components. In May 2018, we acquired a manufacturer and distributor of silt fence, a core product for our Geo Components business unit, for $2.6 . In January 2018, we acquired Precision Hydraulic Cylinders (PHC), a leading global manufacturer of engineered hydraulic cylinders primarily for the materials handling market. The purchase price was $87.4 and added $26.9 of goodwill. PHC serves a market of mainly large Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers utilizing highly engineered components with long product life-cycles, yet representing a small percentage of the end product’s cost. PHC represents a new growth platform and forms a new business group entitled Hydraulic Cylinders within the Specialized Products segment. Pro forma Results The following table summarizes, on an unaudited pro forma basis, the combined results of operations of Leggett and ECS as though the acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2018. We have not provided pro forma results of operations related to other acquisitions, as these results were not material. The unaudited proforma financial information below is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been realized had the ECS acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2018, nor is it meant to be indicative of any future results of operations. It does not include benefits expected from revenue or product mix enhancements, operating synergies or cost savings that may be realized or any estimated future costs that may be incurred to integrate the ECS business. Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Net sales $ 3,629.2 $ 3,676.1 $ 1,239.3 $ 1,250.6 Net earnings 248.7 233.1 99.6 87.5 EPS basic 1.85 1.73 .74 .65 EPS diluted 1.85 1.72 .74 .65 The information above reflects pro forma adjustments based on available information and certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable, including: • Amortization and depreciation adjustments relating to fair value estimates of intangible and tangible assets; • Incremental interest expense on debt incurred in connection with the ECS acquisition; • Amortization of the fair value adjustment to inventory as though the transaction occurred on January 1, 2018; • Recognition of transaction costs as though the transaction occurred on January 1, 2018; and • Estimated tax impacts of the pro forma adjustments.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	INVENTORIES The following table recaps the components of inventory for each period presented: September 30, December 31, Finished goods $ 299.6 $ 331.6 Work in process 59.6 49.6 Raw materials and supplies 340.8 334.9 LIFO reserve (64.2 ) (82.2 ) Total inventories, net $ 635.8 $ 633.9 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 last-in, first-out (LIFO) method is primarily used to value our domestic steel-related inventories. 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. Prior to 2019, the LIFO method represented approximately 50% of our inventories. With the acquisition of ECS in the first quarter of 2019, LIFO now represents approximately 40% of our inventories, as ECS does not utilize the LIFO method. Due to continued deflation of steel cost in 2019, we recognized a LIFO benefit in the third quarter of 2019. We calculate our LIFO reserve on an annual basis. During interim periods, we estimate the current year annual change in the LIFO reserve (i.e., the annual LIFO expense or benefit) and allocate that change ratably to the four quarters. Because accurately predicting inventory prices for the year is difficult, the change in the LIFO reserve for the full year could be significantly different from the amount currently estimated. In addition, a variation in expected ending inventory levels could also impact total change in the LIFO reserve for the year. The following table contains the LIFO benefit (expense) for each of the periods presented. Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 LIFO benefit (expense) $ 18.0 $ (24.8 ) $ 7.6 $ (6.0 )

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Employer contributions for 2019 are expected to approximate $2.0 . The following table provides interim information as to our domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans: Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Components of net pension expense Service cost $ 3.0 $ 3.1 $ 1.0 $ 1.1 Interest cost 6.4 6.1 2.1 2.0 Expected return on plan assets (8.6 ) (8.8 ) (2.9 ) (3.0 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 2.2 2.1 .6 .7 Net pension expense $ 3.0 $ 2.5 $ .8 $ .8 The components of net pension expense, other than the service cost component, are included in the line item “Other (income) expense, net” in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations.

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Total Equity Retained Earnings Common Stock & Additional Contributed Capital Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance, July 1, 2019 $ 1,238.8 $ 2,656.2 $ 532.1 $ (1,887.9 ) $ .6 $ (62.2 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders 99.6 99.6 — — — — Dividends declared (See Note 7 ) (52.6 ) (54.0 ) 1.4 — — — Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (.2 ) — — — (.2 ) — Treasury stock purchased (7.4 ) — — (7.4 ) — — Treasury stock issued 6.6 — (4.5 ) 11.1 — — Foreign currency translation adjustments (32.9 ) — — — — (32.9 ) Cash flow hedges, net of tax (1.2 ) — — — — (1.2 ) Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax .5 — — — — .5 Stock-based compensation transactions, net of tax 4.4 — 4.4 — — — Ending balance, September 30, 2019 $ 1,255.6 $ 2,701.8 $ 533.4 $ (1,884.2 ) $ .4 $ (95.8 ) Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Total Equity Retained Earnings Common Stock & Additional Contributed Capital Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance, July 1, 2018 $ 1,128.6 $ 2,572.6 $ 521.7 $ (1,917.4 ) $ .4 $ (48.7 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders 90.0 90.0 — — — — Dividends declared (See Note 7 ) (49.5 ) (50.9 ) 1.4 — — — Treasury stock purchased (5.4 ) — — (5.4 ) — — Treasury stock issued 7.2 — (4.4 ) 11.6 — — Foreign currency translation adjustments (10.9 ) — — — .1 (11.0 ) Cash flow hedges, net of tax .6 — — — — .6 Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax .4 — — — — .4 Stock-based compensation transactions, net of tax 5.0 — 5.0 — — — Ending balance, September 30, 2018 $ 1,166.0 $ 2,611.7 $ 523.7 $ (1,911.2 ) $ .5 $ (58.7 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Total Equity Retained Earnings Common Stock & Additional Contributed Capital Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance, January 1, 2019 $ 1,157.6 $ 2,613.8 $ 529.1 $ (1,908.3 ) $ .6 $ (77.6 ) Effect of accounting change on prior years (Topic 842-See Note 5 ) .1 .1 — — — — Adjusted beginning balance, January 1, 2019 1,157.7 2,613.9 529.1 (1,908.3 ) .6 (77.6 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders 247.0 247.0 — — — — Dividends declared (See Note 7 ) (155.0 ) (159.1 ) 4.1 — — — Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (.2 ) — — — (.2 ) — Treasury stock purchased (19.9 ) — — (19.9 ) — — Treasury stock issued 23.5 — (20.5 ) 44.0 — — Foreign currency translation adjustments (23.1 ) — — — — (23.1 ) Cash flow hedges, net of tax 3.4 — — — — 3.4 Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax 1.5 — — — — 1.5 Stock-based compensation transactions, net of tax 20.7 — 20.7 — — — Ending balance, September 30, 2019 $ 1,255.6 $ 2,701.8 $ 533.4 $ (1,884.2 ) $ .4 $ (95.8 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Total Equity Retained Earnings Common Stock & Additional Contributed Capital Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance, January 1, 2018 $ 1,190.8 $ 2,511.3 $ 516.7 $ (1,828.3 ) $ .6 $ (9.5 ) Effect of accounting change on prior years (Topic 606-See Note 3 ) (2.3 ) (2.3 ) — — — — Adjusted beginning balance, January 1, 2018 1,188.5 2,509.0 516.7 (1,828.3 ) .6 (9.5 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders 253.0 252.9 — — .1 — Dividends declared (See Note 7 ) (146.2 ) (150.2 ) 4.0 — — — Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (.2 ) — — — (.2 ) — Treasury stock purchased (113.2 ) — — (113.2 ) — — Treasury stock issued 14.2 — (16.1 ) 30.3 — — Foreign currency translation adjustments (50.0 ) — — — — (50.0 ) Cash flow hedges, net of tax (.7 ) — — — — (.7 ) Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax 1.5 — — — — 1.5 Stock-based compensation transactions, net of tax 19.1 — 19.1 — — — Ending balance, September 30, 2018 $ 1,166.0 $ 2,611.7 $ 523.7 $ (1,911.2 ) $ .5 $ (58.7 ) The following tables set forth the components of and changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for each of the periods presented: Three Months Ended September 30, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance, July 1, 2019 $ (16.7 ) $ (7.2 ) $ (38.3 ) $ (62.2 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (32.9 ) (3.2 ) .1 (36.0 ) Reclassifications, pretax 1 — 1.9 .6 2.5 Income tax effect — .1 (.2 ) (.1 ) Balance, September 30, 2019 $ (49.6 ) $ (8.4 ) $ (37.8 ) $ (95.8 ) Balance, July 1, 2018 $ 1.5 $ (12.8 ) $ (37.4 ) $ (48.7 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (10.9 ) — (.2 ) (11.1 ) Reclassifications, pretax 2 — .7 .7 1.4 Income tax effect — (.1 ) (.1 ) (.2 ) Attributable to noncontrolling interest (.1 ) — — (.1 ) Balance, September 30, 2018 $ (9.5 ) $ (12.2 ) $ (37.0 ) $ (58.7 ) 1 2019 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ .9 $ — $ .9 Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — (.1 ) — (.1 ) Interest expense — 1.1 — 1.1 Other income (expense), net — — .6 .6 Total reclassifications, pretax $ — $ 1.9 $ .6 $ 2.5 2 2018 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ (.5 ) $ — $ (.5 ) Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — .2 — .2 Interest expense — 1.0 — 1.0 Other income (expense), net — — .7 .7 Total reclassifications, pretax $ — $ .7 $ .7 $ 1.4 Nine Months Ended September 30, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance, January 1, 2019 $ (26.5 ) $ (11.8 ) $ (39.3 ) $ (77.6 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (23.1 ) (1.4 ) (.2 ) (24.7 ) Reclassifications, pretax 1 — 6.1 2.2 8.3 Income tax effect — (1.3 ) (.5 ) (1.8 ) Balance, September 30, 2019 $ (49.6 ) $ (8.4 ) $ (37.8 ) $ (95.8 ) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 40.5 $ (11.5 ) $ (38.5 ) $ (9.5 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (50.0 ) (2.4 ) (.1 ) (52.5 ) Reclassifications, pretax 2 — 1.5 2.1 3.6 Income tax effect — .2 (.5 ) (.3 ) Balance, September 30, 2018 $ (9.5 ) $ (12.2 ) $ (37.0 ) $ (58.7 ) 1 2019 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ 3.3 $ — $ 3.3 Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — (.5 ) — (.5 ) Interest expense — 3.3 — 3.3 Other income (expense), net — — 2.2 2.2 Total reclassifications, pretax $ — $ 6.1 $ 2.2 $ 8.3 2 2018 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ (2.4 ) $ — $ (2.4 ) Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — .7 — .7 Interest expense — 3.2 — 3.2 Other income (expense), net — — 2.1 2.1 Total reclassifications, pretax $ — $ 1.5 $ 2.1 $ 3.6

FAIR VALUE

FAIR VALUE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
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 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. The areas in which we utilize fair value measures of financial assets and liabilities are presented in the table below. As of September 30, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 127.0 $ — $ 127.0 Derivative assets 1 ( Note 15 ) — 1.5 — 1.5 Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP) 1 38.2 — — 38.2 Total assets $ 38.2 $ 128.5 $ — $ 166.7 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities 1 ( Note 15 ) $ — $ 3.8 $ — $ 3.8 Liabilities associated with the ESUP 1 37.8 — — 37.8 Total liabilities $ 37.8 $ 3.8 $ — $ 41.6 As of December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 159.1 $ — $ 159.1 Derivative assets 1 ( Note 15 ) — 1.2 — 1.2 Diversified investments associated with the ESUP 1 32.7 — — 32.7 Total assets $ 32.7 $ 160.3 $ — $ 193.0 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities 1 ( Note 15 ) $ — $ 4.7 $ — $ 4.7 Liabilities associated with the ESUP 1 33.7 — — 33.7 Total liabilities $ 33.7 $ 4.7 $ — $ 38.4 1 Includes both current and long-term amounts. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for any of the periods presented. The fair value for fixed rate debt (Level 2) was approximately $57.5 greater than carrying value of $1,585.1 at September 30, 2019 and was approximately $35.3 less than carrying value of $1,090.5 at December 31, 2018 . Items measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis The primary areas in which we use fair value measurements of non-financial assets and liabilities are allocating purchase price to the assets and liabilities of acquired companies as discussed in Note 10 and evaluating long-term assets (including goodwill) for potential impairment. 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 (when necessary) 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 is used to estimate replacement cost where available. (ii) The most common identified intangible assets are customer relationships, tradenames and developed technology. 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 an appropriate discount rate. Tradenames and developed technology are valued using a relief-from-royalty method, with various inputs such as comparable market royalty rates for items of similar value, future earnings forecast, and an appropriate discount rate. (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. Goodwill Impairment Reviews We test goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level (the business groups that are one level below the operating segments) when triggering events occur, or at least annually. We perform our annual goodwill impairment review in the second quarter. The 2019 and 2018 goodwill impairment reviews indicated no goodwill impairments. The fair values of our reporting units in relation to their respective carrying values and significant assumptions used are presented in the tables below. If actual results differ materially from estimates used in these calculations, we could incur future impairment charges. 2019 Fair Value over Carrying Value divided by Carrying Value September 30, 2019 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 50% 1 $ 58.7 1.4% - 5.8% 3 % 8.0% - 9.5% 50% - 100% 2 721.0 5.0% 3 % 8.5% 101% - 300% 391.4 1.3% - 5.5% 3 % 7.5% - 8.0% 301% - 600% 220.9 .2% - 11.1% 3 % 8.5% $ 1,392.0 .2% - 11.1% 3 % 7.5% - 9.5% 2018 Fair Value over Carrying Value divided by Carrying Value September 30, 2018 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% 3 $ 180.9 4.7% - 5.2% 3 % 9.0% - 9.5% 101% - 300% 505.7 1.8% - 5.0% 3 % 8.5% - 10.0% 301% - 600% 153.7 5.7% - 12.4% 3 % 9.0% - 10.0% $ 840.3 1.8% - 12.4% 3 % 8.5% - 10.0% 1 This category includes two reporting units: • The fair value of our Machinery reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 12% . This unit has $33.2 of goodwill at September 30, 2019. • The fair value of our Hydraulic Cylinders reporting unit exceeded its carry value by 29% . This reporting unit was acquired in the first quarter of 2018 and has goodwill of $25.5 associated with it. 2 This category includes one reporting unit. The fair value of our Bedding reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 50% at September 30, 2019 as compared to 198% at September 30, 2018. This decrease was due to the January 2019 ECS acquisition (as discussed in Note 10 ). At our testing date, the carrying value approximated fair value for the ECS business . 3 The fair value of all reporting units in this category exceeded their carrying values by 90% , except for the Hydraulic Cylinders reporting unit (acquired in the first quarter of 2018), to which carrying value approximated fair value .

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
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. Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges —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 Condensed Statements of Operations. The following table presents assets and liabilities representing the fair value of 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 September 30, 2019 Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Sundry Other Current Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: Future USD sales/purchases of Canadian, Chinese, European, South Korean, Swiss and UK subsidiaries Mar 2021 $ 159.6 $ .8 $ .1 $ 2.7 $ .2 Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary Mar 2021 20.4 — — .2 .1 Future EUR sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK subsidiaries Mar 2021 30.8 .2 — — — Future MXN purchases of a USD subsidiary Mar 2021 9.6 .2 — — — Total cash flow hedges 1.2 .1 2.9 .3 Fair value hedges: Intercompany and third-party receivables and payables exposed to multiple currencies (DKK, EUR, USD and ZAR) in various countries (CAD, CHF, CNY, GBP, PLN and USD) Dec 2019 60.8 .2 — .5 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Non-deliverable hedges (EUR and USD) exposed to the CNY Sep 2020 11.2 — — .1 — $ 1.4 $ .1 $ 3.5 $ .3 Expiring at various dates through: Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount As of December 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Sundry Other Current Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: Future USD sales/purchases of Canadian, Chinese, European, South Korean, Swiss and UK subsidiaries Jun 2020 $ 164.7 $ .5 $ .1 $ 3.8 $ .2 Future MXN purchases of a USD subsidiary Jun 2019 7.9 .1 — — — Future EUR sales of Chinese and UK subsidiaries Jun 2020 32.3 .2 .1 .1 — Total cash flow hedges .8 .2 3.9 .2 Fair value hedges: Intercompany and third-party receivables and payables exposed to multiple currencies (DKK, EUR, MXN, USD and ZAR) in various countries (CAD, CHF, CNY, EUR, GBP, PLN and USD) Dec 2019 65.8 .1 — .3 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Non-deliverable hedges (EUR and USD) exposed to the CNY Dec 2019 23.6 .1 — .3 — $ 1.0 $ .2 $ 4.5 $ .2 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 (see Note 13 ) as well as derivative settlements recorded directly to income or expense. Caption in Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income Nine Months Ended Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Interest rate cash flow hedges Interest expense $ 3.3 $ 3.2 $ 1.1 $ 1.0 Currency cash flow hedges Net sales 2.3 (2.7 ) .8 .2 Currency cash flow hedges Cost of goods sold (1.2 ) .4 (.5 ) — Currency cash flow hedges Other (income) expense, net .1 — .1 — Total cash flow hedges 4.5 .9 1.5 1.2 Fair value hedges Other (income) expense, net 1.8 .7 1.2 .4 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Other (income) expense, net .3 — .2 (.2 ) Total derivative instruments $ 6.6 $ 1.6 $ 2.9 $ 1.4

CONTINGENCIES

CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES	CONTINGENCIES We are a party to various proceedings and matters involving employment, intellectual property, environmental, taxation, vehicle-related personal injury, antitrust 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. 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. Brazilian Value-Added Tax Matters All dollar amounts 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 are vigorously defending ourselves. However, these contingencies are subject to uncertainties, and based on current known facts, we believe that it is reasonably possible (but not probable) that we may incur losses of approximately $14.1 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 value-added tax (VAT) matters. As of the date of this filing, we have $10.2 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 (Finance Ministry) issued notices of violation against our wholly-owned subsidiary, Leggett & Platt do Brasil Ltda. (L&P Brazil) in the amount of $1.9 , $.1 and $3.4 , respectively. The Finance Ministry claimed that for November 2006 and continuing through 2011, L&P Brazil used an incorrect tariff code for the collection and payment of VAT primarily on the sale of mattress innerspring units in Brazil (VAT Rate Dispute). L&P Brazil has denied the violations. On December 4, 2015, we filed an action related to the $3.4 assessment ( $4.0 with updated interest), in Sorocaba Federal Court. On October 18, 2018, we filed an action related to the $1.9 assessment ( $2.9 with updated interest), in Sorocaba Federal Court. The $.1 assessment remains pending at the second administrative level. These actions seek to annul the entire assessments and remain pending. 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 Finance Ministry where it challenged L&P Brazil’s use of tax credits in years 2005 through 2010. Such credits are generated based upon the VAT rate used by L&P Brazil on the sale of mattress innersprings. On September 4, 2014, the Finance Ministry issued additional assessments regarding this same issue, but covering certain periods of 2011 and 2012. L&P Brazil filed its defenses denying the assessments. L&P Brazil has received aggregate assessments and penalties totaling $1.7 ( $2.4 updated with interest) on these denials of tax credit matters. L&P Brazil has denied the violations. Some of these cases have been administratively closed and combined with other actions, while the remaining cases are pending at the administrative level. On September 11, 2017, L&P Brazil received an "isolated penalty" from the Finance Ministry in the amount of $.2 regarding the use of these credits. L&P Brazil filed its defense disputing the penalty. These cases remain pending. On February 1, 2013, the 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 September to October 2010. L&P Brazil argued the payments were not required to be made because of the application of tax credits generated by L&P Brazil's use of a correct VAT rate on the sale of mattress innersprings. On June 26, 2014, the Finance Ministry issued a new notice of violation against L&P Brazil in the amount of $.6 covering 2011 through 2012 on the same subject matter. L&P Brazil has filed its defenses. These cases remain pending. On July 1, 2014, the Finance Ministry rendered a preliminary decision alleging that L&P Brazil improperly offset $.1 of social contributions due in 2011. L&P Brazil denied the allegations. L&P Brazil is defending on the basis that the social contribution amounts were correctly offset with tax credits generated by L&P Brazil's use of a correct VAT rate on the sale of mattress innersprings. On December 15, 2015, the Finance Ministry issued an assessment against L&P Brazil in the amount of $.1 for 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. On August 8, 2019, the Finance Ministry issued an assessment against L&P Brazil in the amount of $.1 alleging that L&P Brazil improperly offset social contributions due between 2015 and 2016. These cases remain pending. State of S ã o Paulo, Brazil Cases. The State of São Paulo, Brazil (SSP) on October 4, 2012, issued a Tax Assessment against L&P Brazil in the amount of $1.1 for the tax years 2009 through 2011 regarding the same VAT Rate Dispute but as applicable to the sale of mattress innerspring units in the SSP (SSP VAT Rate Dispute). On June 21, 2013, the SSP converted the Tax Assessment to a tax collection action against L&P Brazil in the amount of $1.5 in Sorocaba Judicial District Court. L&P Brazil has denied all allegations. This case remains pending. L&P Brazil also received a Notice of Tax Assessment from the SSP dated March 27, 2014 in the amount of $.8 for tax years January 2011 through August 2012 regarding the SSP VAT Rate Dispute. L&P Brazil 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 action in Sorocaba State Court to annul the entire assessment in an updated amount of $.9 . The Court ruled against L&P Brazil on the assessment but lowered the interest amount. The Court of Appeals upheld the unfavorable ruling and we filed a Special and Extraordinary appeal to the High Court on October 10, 2017. The High Court denied our appeal on February 18, 2019. L&P Brazil filed an interlocutory appeal on March 20, 2019. This 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 the same VAT Rate Dispute but as applicable to the sale of mattress innerspring units in Minas Gerais from March 2008 through August 2012 in the amount of $.4 . 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, which remains pending. Accruals and Reasonably Possible Losses in Excess of Accruals Accruals for Probable Losses Although we deny liability in all currently threatened or pending litigation proceedings in which we are or may be a party and believe that we have valid bases to contest all claims threatened or made against us, 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: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Litigation contingency accrual - Beginning of period $ 1.9 $ .4 $ 2.1 $ — Adjustment to accruals - expense (income) .2 2.2 — 2.3 Cash payments (1.8 ) (.3 ) (1.8 ) — Litigation contingency accrual - End of period $ .3 $ 2.3 $ .3 $ 2.3 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. Reasonably Possible Losses in Excess of Accruals Although there are a number of uncertainties and potential outcomes associated with 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 September 30, 2019 , aggregate reasonably possible (but not probable, and therefore, not accrued) losses in excess of the accruals noted above are estimated to be $15.3 , including $14.1 for Brazilian VAT matters disclosed above and $1.2 for other matters. I f our assumptions or analyses regarding these contingencies are incorrect, or if facts change, we could realize losses in excess of the recorded accruals (and in excess of the $15.3 referenced above), which could have a material negative impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

INTERIM PRESENTATION (Policies)

INTERIM PRESENTATION (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Interim Presentation	The interim financial statements of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (we, us or our) included herein have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm. The statements include all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, which management considers necessary for a fair statement of our financial position and operating results for the periods presented. We have prepared the statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for an entire year. The December 31, 2018 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
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. The FASB has issued accounting guidance, in addition to the items discussed below, effective for future periods which we do not believe will have a material impact on our future financial statements. Adopted in 2019: • On January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 “Leases” (Topic 842) as discussed in Note 5 . • 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. This guidance was effective January 1, 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. To be adopted in future years: • ASU 2016-13 “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses” (Topic 326): This ASU is effective January 1, 2020 and amends the impairment model by requiring a forward-looking approach based on expected losses rather than incurred losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments including trade receivables. We are finalizing the evaluation of this guidance, and we do not expect it to materially impact our future financial statements. • ASU 2017-04 “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment”: This ASU will be effective January 1, 2020 and 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. We are currently evaluating this guidance and do not expect it to materially impact our future financial statements. • ASU 2018-15 “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)”: This ASU will be effective January 1, 2020 and aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. We are currently evaluating this guidance. 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.
Revenue Recognition	On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606) and all the related amendments using the modified retrospective method. We recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as a $2.3 reduction to the opening balance of "Retained earnings". We recognize revenue when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with our customers are satisfied. Substantially all of our revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of our products to our customers, which is generally upon shipment from our facilities or upon delivery to our customers' facilities and is dependent on the terms of the specific contract. This conclusion considers the point at which our customers have the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits of the products that are transferred. Substantially all unsatisfied performance obligations as of September 30, 2019 , will be satisfied within one year or less. Shipping and handling costs are included as a component of "Cost of goods sold". Sales, value added, and other taxes collected in connection with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. Sales Allowances and Returns The amount of consideration we receive and revenue we recognize varies with changes in various sales allowances, discounts and rebates (variable consideration) that we offer to our customers. We reduce revenue by our estimates of variable consideration based on contract terms and historical experience. Changes in estimates of variable consideration for the periods presented were not material. Some of our products transferred to customers can be returned, and we recognize the following for this right: • An estimated refund liability and a corresponding reduction to revenue based on historical returns experience. • An asset and a corresponding reduction to cost of sales for our right to recover products from customers upon settling the refund liability. We reduce the carrying amount of these assets by estimates of costs associated with the recovery and any additional expected reduction in value. Our refund liability and the corresponding asset associated with our right to recover products from our customers were immaterial at September 30, 2019 . Other We expect that at contract inception, the time period between when we transfer a promised good to our customer and our receipt of payment from that customer for that good will be one year or less (our typical trade terms are 30 to 60 days for U.S. customers and up to 90 days for our international customers). We generally expense costs of obtaining a contract because the amortization period would be one year or less. Revenue by Product Line We disaggregate revenue by customer group, which is the same as our product lines for each of our segments, as we believe this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.

REVENUE (Tables)

REVENUE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue by Major Source	We disaggregate revenue by customer group, which is the same as our product lines for each of our segments, as we believe this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Residential Products Bedding group 1 $ 1,139.6 $ 679.3 $ 409.8 $ 236.9 Fabric & Flooring Products group 596.0 555.2 206.4 194.2 Machinery group 39.4 48.9 15.7 15.4 1,775.0 1,283.4 631.9 446.5 Industrial Products Wire group 238.1 275.8 68.6 97.4 238.1 275.8 68.6 97.4 Furniture Products Home Furniture group 264.1 291.9 85.9 91.9 Work Furniture group 224.7 217.5 77.0 71.6 Consumer Products group 308.6 357.4 108.7 130.6 797.4 866.8 271.6 294.1 Specialized Products Automotive group 607.6 623.5 209.6 195.7 Aerospace Products group 116.3 112.6 36.2 35.8 Hydraulic Cylinders group 2 73.2 60.7 21.4 22.0 797.1 796.8 267.2 253.5 $ 3,607.6 $ 3,222.8 $ 1,239.3 $ 1,091.5 1 On January 16, 2019, we completed the acquisition of Elite Comfort Solutions, Inc. (ECS) as discussed in Note 10 . 2 This group was formed January 31, 2018, with the acquisition of a manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders. See Note 10 .

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Segment Results from Continuing Operations	A summary of segment results from continuing operations is shown in the following tables. Trade Sales Inter- Segment Sales Total Sales EBIT Depreciation and Amortization Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Residential Products $ 631.9 $ 3.7 $ 635.6 $ 53.2 $ 25.9 Industrial Products 68.6 75.8 144.4 22.6 2.8 Furniture Products 271.6 2.2 273.8 24.6 3.8 Specialized Products 267.2 .9 268.1 44.4 10.4 Intersegment eliminations, unallocated assets and other 1 (.7 ) 5.5 $ 1,239.3 $ 82.6 $ 1,321.9 $ 144.1 $ 48.4 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Residential Products $ 446.5 $ 3.4 $ 449.9 $ 43.0 $ 11.4 Industrial Products 97.4 76.0 173.4 25.2 2.6 Furniture Products 294.1 3.9 298.0 14.0 4.3 Specialized Products 253.5 .7 254.2 43.5 9.8 Intersegment eliminations, unallocated assets and other 1 (1.3 ) 5.7 $ 1,091.5 $ 84.0 $ 1,175.5 $ 124.4 $ 33.8 Trade Sales Inter- Segment Sales Total Sales EBIT Depreciation and Amortization Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Residential Products $ 1,775.0 $ 10.1 $ 1,785.1 $ 129.5 $ 75.1 Industrial Products 238.1 230.3 468.4 75.9 8.2 Furniture Products 797.4 7.4 804.8 51.9 11.8 Specialized Products 797.1 2.5 799.6 121.6 31.0 Intersegment eliminations, unallocated assets and other 1 (.6 ) 18.6 $ 3,607.6 $ 250.3 $ 3,857.9 $ 378.3 $ 144.7 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Residential Products $ 1,283.4 $ 12.7 $ 1,296.1 $ 118.0 $ 34.4 Industrial Products 275.8 220.5 496.3 47.6 7.7 Furniture Products 866.8 10.4 877.2 48.3 13.0 Specialized Products 796.8 2.0 798.8 141.5 28.7 Intersegment eliminations, unallocated assets and other 1 (2.5 ) 17.2 $ 3,222.8 $ 245.6 $ 3,468.4 $ 352.9 $ 101.0 1 Unallocated depreciation and amortization consists primarily of depreciation of non-operating assets and amortization of debt issuance costs.
Average Assets for Segments	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 periods presented. September 30, December 31, Residential Products $ 801.3 $ 609.4 Industrial Products 170.0 163.8 Furniture Products 244.9 279.8 Specialized Products 352.7 342.5 Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above 746.9 661.8 Unallocated assets 1 2,597.7 1,278.0 Difference between average assets and period-end balance sheet (55.7 ) 46.7 Total assets $ 4,857.8 $ 3,382.0 1

LEASES (Tables)

LEASES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Effect of Applying Topic 842	The cumulative effect of applying Topic 842 to our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet was as follows: Balance at December 31, 2018 as Previously Reported Topic 842 Adjustments Balance at January 1, 2019 Current assets 1 $ 1,524.6 $ (1.3 ) $ 1,523.3 Net property, plant and equipment 2 728.5 (5.1 ) 723.4 Other assets 3 1,128.9 142.3 1,271.2 Total assets $ 3,382.0 $ 135.9 $ 3,517.9 Accrued expenses 4 $ 262.7 $ (.4 ) $ 262.3 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 3 — 32.0 32.0 All other current liabilities 553.0 — 553.0 Long-term liabilities 3 1,408.7 104.2 1,512.9 Retained earnings 2,613.8 .1 2,613.9 Other equity (1,456.2 ) — (1,456.2 ) Total liabilities and equity $ 3,382.0 $ 135.9 $ 3,517.9 1 This adjustment is to reclass prepaid rent balances to be presented within Other assets with the operating lease right-of-use assets. 2 This adjustment is to reclass our finance lease right-of-use assets to be presented within Other assets with the operating lease right-of-use assets. 3 This adjustment is to record the assets and liabilities arising from leases. 4 This adjustment is to reclass lease liabilities to be presented within Current portion of operating lease liabilities.
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee	Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: September 30, 2019 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 156.0 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 38.0 Operating lease liabilities 119.0 Total operating lease liabilities $ 157.0 Finance Leases Sundry $ 4.7 Current maturities of long-term debt 1.2 Long-term debt 3.2 Total finance lease liabilities $ 4.4
Lease, Cost	Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 29.6 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ .2 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 2.2 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 30.5 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities $ 1.8 The components of lease expense were as follows: Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2019 Operating lease cost: Lease cost $ 33.4 $ 11.6 Variable lease cost 8.8 3.1 Total operating lease cost $ 42.2 $ 14.7 Short-term lease cost $ 3.5 $ 1.3 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 2.2 $ .7 Interest on lease liabilities .2 .1 Total finance lease cost $ 2.4 $ .8 Total lease cost $ 48.1 $ 16.8
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity	The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for the operating and finance leases at September 30, 2019 to the operating and finance lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet: September 30, 2019 Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 Remainder $ 10.9 $ .5 2020 41.3 2.0 2021 36.5 1.3 2022 30.1 .7 2023 21.2 .1 2024 and thereafter 30.2 — Total 170.2 4.6 Less: Interest 13.2 .2 Lease Liability $ 157.0 $ 4.4 Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 4.8 2.6 Weighted average discount rate 3.3 % 3.5 %
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity	The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for the operating and finance leases at September 30, 2019 to the operating and finance lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet: September 30, 2019 Operating Leases Finance Leases 2019 Remainder $ 10.9 $ .5 2020 41.3 2.0 2021 36.5 1.3 2022 30.1 .7 2023 21.2 .1 2024 and thereafter 30.2 — Total 170.2 4.6 Less: Interest 13.2 .2 Lease Liability $ 157.0 $ 4.4 Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 4.8 2.6 Weighted average discount rate 3.3 % 3.5 %
Operating Leases, Schedule of Future Minimum Payments	Our future minimum lease commitments as of December 31, 2018, under Topic 840, the predecessor to Topic 842, were as follows: Operating Leases 2019 $ 35.9 2020 30.7 2021 26.2 2022 19.9 2023 13.1 Thereafter 18.0 Total $ 143.8

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT _2

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary Of Restructuring-Related Costs	The following table presents information associated with this Plan: Total Amount Incurred to Date Nine Months Ended Total Incurred Full Year 2018 2018 Restructuring Plan Restructuring and restructuring-related $ 15.8 $ 4.6 $ 11.2 Impairment costs associated with this plan 10.6 5.5 5.1 $ 26.4 $ 10.1 $ 16.3 Amount of total that represents cash charges $ 12.1 $ 5.2 $ 6.9 The table below presents all restructuring and restructuring-related activity for the periods presented; the majority of the 2019 costs are related to the Plan: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Charged to other (income) expense, net: Severance and other restructuring costs $ 5.3 $ .8 $ 3.4 $ .5 Charged to cost of goods sold: Inventory obsolescence and other (.6 ) .2 (.9 ) .7 Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs $ 4.7 $ 1.0 $ 2.5 $ 1.2 Amount of total that represents cash charges $ 5.3 $ .8 $ 3.4 $ .5 Restructuring and restructuring-related charges by segment were as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Residential Products $ 1.5 $ .5 $ 1.4 $ .5 Industrial Products .6 .2 .6 .7 Furniture Products 2.6 .3 .5 — Total $ 4.7 $ 1.0 $ 2.5 $ 1.2 The accrued liability associated with our total restructuring initiatives consisted of the following: Balance at December 31, 2018 Add: Less: Balance at September 30, 2019 Severance costs $ 6.6 $ 3.0 $ 5.9 $ 3.7 Contract termination costs — .4 .1 .3 Other restructuring costs .6 1.9 1.7 .8 $ 7.2 $ 5.3 $ 7.7 $ 4.8
Summary Of Impairment Charges	Impairment charges are reported in “Impairments” in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and are summarized in the following table: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Other Long-Lived Assets Impairments Other Long-Lived Assets Impairments Other Long-Lived Assets Impairments Other Long-Lived Assets Impairments Residential Products $ .9 $ — $ .7 $ — Industrial Products — .3 — .1 Furniture Products 4.8 — .7 — Total impairment charges $ 5.7 $ .3 $ 1.4 $ .1

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows: Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Net earnings: Net earnings $ 247.0 $ 253.0 $ 99.6 $ 90.0 Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax — (.1 ) — — Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 247.0 $ 252.9 $ 99.6 $ 90.0 Weighted average number of shares (in millions): Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS 134.7 134.4 134.9 133.8 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation .5 1.0 .5 .9 Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS 135.2 135.4 135.4 134.7 Basic and Diluted EPS: Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 1.83 $ 1.88 $ .74 $ .67 Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders $ 1.83 $ 1.87 $ .74 $ .67 Other information: Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation .2 .1 .2 — Cash dividends declared per share $ 1.18 $ 1.12 $ .40 $ .38

ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Components of Accounts and Other Receivables	Accounts and other receivables consisted of the following: September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Current Long-term Current Long-term Trade accounts receivable 1 $ 663.1 $ — $ 548.8 $ — Trade notes receivable 1.0 .7 1.7 1.4 Total trade receivables 664.1 .7 550.5 1.4 Other notes receivable 1 — 24.2 — 24.2 Taxes receivable, including income taxes 13.2 — 12.9 — Other receivables 8.5 — 13.4 — Subtotal other receivables 21.7 24.2 26.3 24.2 Total trade and other receivables 685.8 24.9 576.8 25.6 Allowance for doubtful accounts: Trade accounts receivable 1 (8.4 ) — (5.2 ) — Trade notes receivable (.1 ) — — — Total trade receivables (8.5 ) — (5.2 ) — Other notes receivable 1 — (15.0 ) — (15.0 ) Total allowance for doubtful accounts (8.5 ) (15.0 ) (5.2 ) (15.0 ) Total net receivables $ 677.3 $ 9.9 $ 571.6 $ 10.6 1 The “Trade accounts receivable” and “Other notes receivable” line items above include $26.8 and $26.7 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, from a customer in our Residential Products segment who is experiencing financial difficulty and liquidity problems and, during the fourth quarter of 2018, became delinquent in our trade accounts receivable balances. In December 2018, we concluded that an impairment existed with regard to this customer, and we established a reserve of $15.9 ( $15.0 for the note and $.9 for the trade receivable) to reflect the estimated amount of the probable credit loss and placed the note on nonaccrual status. The note receivable was restructured during the first quarter of 2019 in conjunction with an overall refinancing plan by the customer. The reserve balance at September 30, 2019 was $16.0
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Activity related to the allowance for doubtful accounts is reflected below: Balance at December 31, 2018 Add: Charges Less: Net Charge-offs/ (Recoveries) and Other Balance at September 30, 2019 Trade accounts receivable $ 5.2 $ 2.2 $ (1.0 ) $ 8.4 Trade notes receivable — .1 — .1 Total trade receivables 5.2 2.3 (1.0 ) 8.5 Other notes receivable 15.0 — — 15.0 Total allowance for doubtful accounts $ 20.2 $ 2.3 $ (1.0 ) $ 23.5

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Table

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Components of Stock-Based and Stock-Related Compensation	The following table recaps the components of stock-based and stock-related compensation for each period presented: Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended To be settled with stock To be settled in cash To be settled with stock To be settled in cash Stock-based retirement plans contributions 1 $ 2.6 $ .5 $ 3.7 $ .9 Discounts on various stock awards: Deferred Stock Compensation Program 1.6 — 1.4 — Stock-based retirement plans .9 — .9 — Discount Stock Plan .8 — .8 — Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards: 2 2018 PSU - TSR based 2A 2.2 1.5 .9 .8 2018 PSU - EBIT CAGR based 2B 2.7 3.1 2.3 2.5 2017 and prior PSU awards 2C 1.3 .2 2.8 (.9 ) Restricted Stock Unit awards 1.5 — 1.6 — Profitable Growth Incentive (PGI) awards 3 — — 1.4 1.4 Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock .9 — .6 — Total stock-based compensation expense 14.5 $ 5.3 16.4 $ 4.7 Employee contributions for above stock plans 9.4 10.2 Total stock-based compensation $ 23.9 $ 26.6 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense $ 3.4 $ 3.9 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation payments 3.5 3.4 Total tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation $ 6.9 $ 7.3 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018 To be settled with stock To be settled in cash To be settled with stock To be settled in cash Stock-based retirement plans contributions 1 $ 1.1 $ .2 $ (.4 ) $ .4 Discounts on various stock awards: Deferred Stock Compensation Program .5 — .5 — Stock-based retirement plans .4 — .4 — Discount Stock Plan .2 — .2 — Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards: 2 2018 PSU - TSR based 2A .7 .8 .3 .2 2018 PSU - EBIT CAGR based 2B — .3 .8 .9 2017 and prior PSU awards 2C .4 .4 .9 (.9 ) Restricted Stock Unit awards .5 — .6 — Profitable Growth Incentive (PGI) awards 3 — — .2 .2 Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock .4 — .2 — Total stock-based compensation expense 4.2 $ 1.7 3.7 $ .8 Employee contributions for above stock plans 3.2 3.7 Total stock-based compensation $ 7.4 $ 7.4 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense $ 1.0 $ .9 Tax benefits on stock-based compensation payments 1.2 2.5 Total tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation $ 2.2 $ 3.4 Included below is the activity in our most significant stock-based plans: 1 Stock-Based Retirement Plans Previous to 2019, we had 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 made matching contributions to both plans for the year if certain profitability levels were obtained. For 2019, the provisions of the ESUP plan are unchanged. On December 31, 2018, we merged the SBP with our 401(k) plan. Our common stock is now an investment option in the 401(k) plan and participants may elect up to 20% of their contributions into our common stock. Previously participants could contribute up to 100% of their contributions into our common stock. 2 PSU Awards During 2018, we merged our PSU and PGI award programs. PSU awards are now based on two equal measures: (i) Relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR = (Change in Stock Price + Dividends) ÷ Beginning Stock Price) and (ii) EBIT Compound Annual Growth Rate (EBIT CAGR). These components are discussed below. For outstanding 2018 and later awards, we intend to pay 50% in shares of our common stock and 50% in cash; although, we reserve the right to pay up to 100% in cash. For outstanding 2017 awards, we intend to pay 65% in shares of our common stock and 35% in cash; although, we reserve the right to pay up to 100% in cash. Cash settlements are recorded as a liability and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. We elected to pay 100% of the 2015 award (paid in the first quarter 2018) in cash. 2A 2018 (and later) PSU - TSR based Most of the 2018 and later PSU awards are based 50% upon our TSR compared to a peer group. A small number of PSU awards are based 100% upon relative TSR for certain business unit employees to complement their particular mix of incentive compensation. Grant date fair values are calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation of stock and volatility data for the Company and each of the peer companies. Grant date fair values are amortized using the straight-line method over the three -year vesting period. The relative TSR vesting condition of the 2018 and later PSU awards contains the following conditions: • A service requirement—Awards generally “cliff” vest at the end of the three -year performance period; and • A market condition—Awards are based on our TSR 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 200% of the base award depending upon how our TSR ranks within the peer group at the end of the three -year performance period. 2B 2018 (and later) PSU - EBIT CAGR based Most of the 2018 and later PSU awards are based 50% upon our or the applicable segment's EBIT CAGR. Grant date fair values are calculated using the grant date stock price discounted for dividends over the performance period. Expense is adjusted every quarter over the three -year performance period based on the number of shares expected to vest. The EBIT CAGR portion of these awards contains the following conditions: • A service requirement—Awards generally “cliff” vest at the end of the three -year performance period; and • A performance condition—Awards are based on achieving specified EBIT CAGR performance targets for our or the applicable segment's EBIT during the third year of the performance period compared to the EBIT during the fiscal year immediately preceding the performance period. Participants will earn from 0% to 200% of the base award. In connection with the decision to move a significant portion of the long-term incentive opportunity from a two -year to a three -year performance period by eliminating PGI awards, in January 2018, we also granted participants a one-time transition PSU award, based upon EBIT CAGR over a two -year performance period. 2C 2017 and Prior PSU Awards The 2017 and prior PSU awards are based solely on relative TSR. Vesting conditions are the same as ( 2A ) above other than a maximum payout of 175% of the base award. Below is a summary of the number of shares and related grant date fair value of PSU’s for the periods presented: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 TSR based Total shares base award .1 .1 Grant date per share fair value $ 57.86 $ 42.60 Risk-free interest rate 2.4 % 2.4 % Expected life in years 3.0 3.0 Expected volatility (over expected life) 21.5 % 19.9 % Expected dividend yield (over expected life) 3.4 % 3.3 % EBIT CAGR based Total shares base award .1 .1 Grant date per share fair value $ 39.98 $ 40.92 Vesting period in years 3.0 2.5 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 2015 December 31, 2017 57 61.0% — $ 6.9 First quarter 2018 2016 December 31, 2018 78 —% — $ — First quarter 2019 3 PGI Awards In 2017 and prior years, certain key management employees participated in a PGI program. The PGI awards were eliminated during 2018, and were replaced with the PSU EBIT CAGR award discussed above. These awards vested ( 0% to 250% ) at the end of a two -year performance period based on our or the applicable profit center's revenue growth (adjusted by a GDP factor when applicable) and EBITDA margin at the end of a two -year performance period. We paid the 2017 award half in shares of our common stock and half in cash. We elected to pay the 2016 award (paid in the first quarter of 2018) in cash. Both components were adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. As of first quarter 2019, all PGI awards have been paid out. Two-Year Performance Cycle Award Year Completion Date Average Payout as a Percent of the Base Award Number of Shares Distributed Cash Portion Distribution Date 2016 December 31, 2017 44.0% — $ 2.0 First quarter 2018 2017 December 31, 2018 155.0% < .1 million $ 2.2 First quarter 2019
Summary of Shares and Related Grant Date Fair Value	Below is a summary of the number of shares and related grant date fair value of PSU’s for the periods presented: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 TSR based Total shares base award .1 .1 Grant date per share fair value $ 57.86 $ 42.60 Risk-free interest rate 2.4 % 2.4 % Expected life in years 3.0 3.0 Expected volatility (over expected life) 21.5 % 19.9 % Expected dividend yield (over expected life) 3.4 % 3.3 % EBIT CAGR based Total shares base award .1 .1 Grant date per share fair value $ 39.98 $ 40.92 Vesting period in years 3.0 2.5
Summary of Performance Cycle	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 2015 December 31, 2017 57 61.0% — $ 6.9 First quarter 2018 2016 December 31, 2018 78 —% — $ — First quarter 2019 Two-Year Performance Cycle Award Year Completion Date Average Payout as a Percent of the Base Award Number of Shares Distributed Cash Portion Distribution Date 2016 December 31, 2017 44.0% — $ 2.0 First quarter 2018 2017 December 31, 2018 155.0% < .1 million $ 2.2 First quarter 2019

ACQUISITIONS (Tables)

ACQUISITIONS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Estimated Fair Values of the Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table contains the estimated fair values (using inputs as discussed in Note 14 ) of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions during the periods presented. Of the goodwill included in the table below, $128.7 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 Accounts receivable $ 71.1 $ 19.6 Inventory 60.7 26.1 Property, plant and equipment 80.7 28.2 Goodwill 559.4 27.7 Other intangible assets: Customer relationships (15-year life) 372.3 19.4 Technology (5 to 15-year life) 173.3 4.9 Trademarks and trade names (15-year life) 65.8 2.7 Non-compete agreements and other (5-year life) 28.1 1.9 Other current and long-term assets 27.3 .8 Current liabilities (44.3 ) (12.3 ) Deferred income taxes (128.5 ) (9.4 ) Other long-term liabilities (21.6 ) (.8 ) Fair value of net identifiable assets 1,244.3 108.8 Less: Additional consideration payable — .9 Net cash consideration $ 1,244.3 $ 107.9
Summary of Acquisitions	The following table summarizes acquisitions for the periods presented. Nine Months Ended Number of Acquisitions Segment Product/Service September 30, 2019 1 Residential Products A leader in proprietary specialized foam technology, primarily for the bedding and furniture industries September 30, 2018 3 Residential Products; Specialized Products Manufacturer/distributor of geo components; Manufacturer and distributor of silt fence; Global manufacturer of engineered hydraulic cylinders
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	The following table summarizes, on an unaudited pro forma basis, the combined results of operations of Leggett and ECS as though the acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2018. We have not provided pro forma results of operations related to other acquisitions, as these results were not material. The unaudited proforma financial information below is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been realized had the ECS acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2018, nor is it meant to be indicative of any future results of operations. It does not include benefits expected from revenue or product mix enhancements, operating synergies or cost savings that may be realized or any estimated future costs that may be incurred to integrate the ECS business. Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Net sales $ 3,629.2 $ 3,676.1 $ 1,239.3 $ 1,250.6 Net earnings 248.7 233.1 99.6 87.5 EPS basic 1.85 1.73 .74 .65 EPS diluted 1.85 1.72 .74 .65

INVENTORIES (Tables)

INVENTORIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
LIFO Expense	The following table recaps the components of inventory for each period presented: September 30, December 31, Finished goods $ 299.6 $ 331.6 Work in process 59.6 49.6 Raw materials and supplies 340.8 334.9 LIFO reserve (64.2 ) (82.2 ) Total inventories, net $ 635.8 $ 633.9 The following table contains the LIFO benefit (expense) for each of the periods presented. Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 LIFO benefit (expense) $ 18.0 $ (24.8 ) $ 7.6 $ (6.0 )

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Components of Net Pension Expense	The following table provides interim information as to our domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans: Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended 2019 2018 2019 2018 Components of net pension expense Service cost $ 3.0 $ 3.1 $ 1.0 $ 1.1 Interest cost 6.4 6.1 2.1 2.0 Expected return on plan assets (8.6 ) (8.8 ) (2.9 ) (3.0 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 2.2 2.1 .6 .7 Net pension expense $ 3.0 $ 2.5 $ .8 $ .8

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUIT_2

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Changes in Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Total Equity Retained Earnings Common Stock & Additional Contributed Capital Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance, July 1, 2019 $ 1,238.8 $ 2,656.2 $ 532.1 $ (1,887.9 ) $ .6 $ (62.2 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders 99.6 99.6 — — — — Dividends declared (See Note 7 ) (52.6 ) (54.0 ) 1.4 — — — Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (.2 ) — — — (.2 ) — Treasury stock purchased (7.4 ) — — (7.4 ) — — Treasury stock issued 6.6 — (4.5 ) 11.1 — — Foreign currency translation adjustments (32.9 ) — — — — (32.9 ) Cash flow hedges, net of tax (1.2 ) — — — — (1.2 ) Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax .5 — — — — .5 Stock-based compensation transactions, net of tax 4.4 — 4.4 — — — Ending balance, September 30, 2019 $ 1,255.6 $ 2,701.8 $ 533.4 $ (1,884.2 ) $ .4 $ (95.8 ) Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Total Equity Retained Earnings Common Stock & Additional Contributed Capital Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance, July 1, 2018 $ 1,128.6 $ 2,572.6 $ 521.7 $ (1,917.4 ) $ .4 $ (48.7 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders 90.0 90.0 — — — — Dividends declared (See Note 7 ) (49.5 ) (50.9 ) 1.4 — — — Treasury stock purchased (5.4 ) — — (5.4 ) — — Treasury stock issued 7.2 — (4.4 ) 11.6 — — Foreign currency translation adjustments (10.9 ) — — — .1 (11.0 ) Cash flow hedges, net of tax .6 — — — — .6 Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax .4 — — — — .4 Stock-based compensation transactions, net of tax 5.0 — 5.0 — — — Ending balance, September 30, 2018 $ 1,166.0 $ 2,611.7 $ 523.7 $ (1,911.2 ) $ .5 $ (58.7 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Total Equity Retained Earnings Common Stock & Additional Contributed Capital Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance, January 1, 2019 $ 1,157.6 $ 2,613.8 $ 529.1 $ (1,908.3 ) $ .6 $ (77.6 ) Effect of accounting change on prior years (Topic 842-See Note 5 ) .1 .1 — — — — Adjusted beginning balance, January 1, 2019 1,157.7 2,613.9 529.1 (1,908.3 ) .6 (77.6 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders 247.0 247.0 — — — — Dividends declared (See Note 7 ) (155.0 ) (159.1 ) 4.1 — — — Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (.2 ) — — — (.2 ) — Treasury stock purchased (19.9 ) — — (19.9 ) — — Treasury stock issued 23.5 — (20.5 ) 44.0 — — Foreign currency translation adjustments (23.1 ) — — — — (23.1 ) Cash flow hedges, net of tax 3.4 — — — — 3.4 Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax 1.5 — — — — 1.5 Stock-based compensation transactions, net of tax 20.7 — 20.7 — — — Ending balance, September 30, 2019 $ 1,255.6 $ 2,701.8 $ 533.4 $ (1,884.2 ) $ .4 $ (95.8 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Total Equity Retained Earnings Common Stock & Additional Contributed Capital Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance, January 1, 2018 $ 1,190.8 $ 2,511.3 $ 516.7 $ (1,828.3 ) $ .6 $ (9.5 ) Effect of accounting change on prior years (Topic 606-See Note 3 ) (2.3 ) (2.3 ) — — — — Adjusted beginning balance, January 1, 2018 1,188.5 2,509.0 516.7 (1,828.3 ) .6 (9.5 ) Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders 253.0 252.9 — — .1 — Dividends declared (See Note 7 ) (146.2 ) (150.2 ) 4.0 — — — Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (.2 ) — — — (.2 ) — Treasury stock purchased (113.2 ) — — (113.2 ) — — Treasury stock issued 14.2 — (16.1 ) 30.3 — — Foreign currency translation adjustments (50.0 ) — — — — (50.0 ) Cash flow hedges, net of tax (.7 ) — — — — (.7 ) Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax 1.5 — — — — 1.5 Stock-based compensation transactions, net of tax 19.1 — 19.1 — — — Ending balance, September 30, 2018 $ 1,166.0 $ 2,611.7 $ 523.7 $ (1,911.2 ) $ .5 $ (58.7 )
Changes in Each Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following tables set forth the components of and changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for each of the periods presented: Three Months Ended September 30, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance, July 1, 2019 $ (16.7 ) $ (7.2 ) $ (38.3 ) $ (62.2 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (32.9 ) (3.2 ) .1 (36.0 ) Reclassifications, pretax 1 — 1.9 .6 2.5 Income tax effect — .1 (.2 ) (.1 ) Balance, September 30, 2019 $ (49.6 ) $ (8.4 ) $ (37.8 ) $ (95.8 ) Balance, July 1, 2018 $ 1.5 $ (12.8 ) $ (37.4 ) $ (48.7 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (10.9 ) — (.2 ) (11.1 ) Reclassifications, pretax 2 — .7 .7 1.4 Income tax effect — (.1 ) (.1 ) (.2 ) Attributable to noncontrolling interest (.1 ) — — (.1 ) Balance, September 30, 2018 $ (9.5 ) $ (12.2 ) $ (37.0 ) $ (58.7 ) 1 2019 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ .9 $ — $ .9 Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — (.1 ) — (.1 ) Interest expense — 1.1 — 1.1 Other income (expense), net — — .6 .6 Total reclassifications, pretax $ — $ 1.9 $ .6 $ 2.5 2 2018 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ (.5 ) $ — $ (.5 ) Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — .2 — .2 Interest expense — 1.0 — 1.0 Other income (expense), net — — .7 .7 Total reclassifications, pretax $ — $ .7 $ .7 $ 1.4 Nine Months Ended September 30, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance, January 1, 2019 $ (26.5 ) $ (11.8 ) $ (39.3 ) $ (77.6 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (23.1 ) (1.4 ) (.2 ) (24.7 ) Reclassifications, pretax 1 — 6.1 2.2 8.3 Income tax effect — (1.3 ) (.5 ) (1.8 ) Balance, September 30, 2019 $ (49.6 ) $ (8.4 ) $ (37.8 ) $ (95.8 ) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 40.5 $ (11.5 ) $ (38.5 ) $ (9.5 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (50.0 ) (2.4 ) (.1 ) (52.5 ) Reclassifications, pretax 2 — 1.5 2.1 3.6 Income tax effect — .2 (.5 ) (.3 ) Balance, September 30, 2018 $ (9.5 ) $ (12.2 ) $ (37.0 ) $ (58.7 ) 1 2019 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ 3.3 $ — $ 3.3 Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — (.5 ) — (.5 ) Interest expense — 3.3 — 3.3 Other income (expense), net — — 2.2 2.2 Total reclassifications, pretax $ — $ 6.1 $ 2.2 $ 8.3 2 2018 pretax reclassifications are comprised of: Net sales $ — $ (2.4 ) $ — $ (2.4 ) Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses — .7 — .7 Interest expense — 3.2 — 3.2 Other income (expense), net — — 2.1 2.1 Total reclassifications, pretax $ — $ 1.5 $ 2.1 $ 3.6

FAIR VALUE (Tables)

FAIR VALUE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Components of Fair Value Measurements of Financial Assets and Liabilities	The areas in which we utilize fair value measures of financial assets and liabilities are presented in the table below. As of September 30, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 127.0 $ — $ 127.0 Derivative assets 1 ( Note 15 ) — 1.5 — 1.5 Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP) 1 38.2 — — 38.2 Total assets $ 38.2 $ 128.5 $ — $ 166.7 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities 1 ( Note 15 ) $ — $ 3.8 $ — $ 3.8 Liabilities associated with the ESUP 1 37.8 — — 37.8 Total liabilities $ 37.8 $ 3.8 $ — $ 41.6 As of December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less $ — $ 159.1 $ — $ 159.1 Derivative assets 1 ( Note 15 ) — 1.2 — 1.2 Diversified investments associated with the ESUP 1 32.7 — — 32.7 Total assets $ 32.7 $ 160.3 $ — $ 193.0 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities 1 ( Note 15 ) $ — $ 4.7 $ — $ 4.7 Liabilities associated with the ESUP 1 33.7 — — 33.7 Total liabilities $ 33.7 $ 4.7 $ — $ 38.4 1 Includes both current and long-term amounts.
Schedule Of Goodwill Impairment Test Assumptions	The fair values of our reporting units in relation to their respective carrying values and significant assumptions used are presented in the tables below. If actual results differ materially from estimates used in these calculations, we could incur future impairment charges. 2019 Fair Value over Carrying Value divided by Carrying Value September 30, 2019 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 50% 1 $ 58.7 1.4% - 5.8% 3 % 8.0% - 9.5% 50% - 100% 2 721.0 5.0% 3 % 8.5% 101% - 300% 391.4 1.3% - 5.5% 3 % 7.5% - 8.0% 301% - 600% 220.9 .2% - 11.1% 3 % 8.5% $ 1,392.0 .2% - 11.1% 3 % 7.5% - 9.5% 2018 Fair Value over Carrying Value divided by Carrying Value September 30, 2018 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% 3 $ 180.9 4.7% - 5.2% 3 % 9.0% - 9.5% 101% - 300% 505.7 1.8% - 5.0% 3 % 8.5% - 10.0% 301% - 600% 153.7 5.7% - 12.4% 3 % 9.0% - 10.0% $ 840.3 1.8% - 12.4% 3 % 8.5% - 10.0% 1 This category includes two reporting units: • The fair value of our Machinery reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 12% . This unit has $33.2 of goodwill at September 30, 2019. • The fair value of our Hydraulic Cylinders reporting unit exceeded its carry value by 29% . This reporting unit was acquired in the first quarter of 2018 and has goodwill of $25.5 associated with it. 2 This category includes one reporting unit. The fair value of our Bedding reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 50% at September 30, 2019 as compared to 198% at September 30, 2018. This decrease was due to the January 2019 ECS acquisition (as discussed in Note 10 ). At our testing date, the carrying value approximated fair value for the ECS business . 3 The fair value of all reporting units in this category exceeded their carrying values by 90% , except for the Hydraulic Cylinders reporting unit (acquired in the first quarter of 2018), to which carrying value approximated fair value .

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME_2

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments at Fair Value	The following table presents assets and liabilities representing the fair value of 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 September 30, 2019 Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Sundry Other Current Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: Future USD sales/purchases of Canadian, Chinese, European, South Korean, Swiss and UK subsidiaries Mar 2021 $ 159.6 $ .8 $ .1 $ 2.7 $ .2 Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary Mar 2021 20.4 — — .2 .1 Future EUR sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK subsidiaries Mar 2021 30.8 .2 — — — Future MXN purchases of a USD subsidiary Mar 2021 9.6 .2 — — — Total cash flow hedges 1.2 .1 2.9 .3 Fair value hedges: Intercompany and third-party receivables and payables exposed to multiple currencies (DKK, EUR, USD and ZAR) in various countries (CAD, CHF, CNY, GBP, PLN and USD) Dec 2019 60.8 .2 — .5 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Non-deliverable hedges (EUR and USD) exposed to the CNY Sep 2020 11.2 — — .1 — $ 1.4 $ .1 $ 3.5 $ .3 Expiring at various dates through: Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount As of December 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Other Current Assets Sundry Other Current Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Cash flow hedges: Currency hedges: Future USD sales/purchases of Canadian, Chinese, European, South Korean, Swiss and UK subsidiaries Jun 2020 $ 164.7 $ .5 $ .1 $ 3.8 $ .2 Future MXN purchases of a USD subsidiary Jun 2019 7.9 .1 — — — Future EUR sales of Chinese and UK subsidiaries Jun 2020 32.3 .2 .1 .1 — Total cash flow hedges .8 .2 3.9 .2 Fair value hedges: Intercompany and third-party receivables and payables exposed to multiple currencies (DKK, EUR, MXN, USD and ZAR) in various countries (CAD, CHF, CNY, EUR, GBP, PLN and USD) Dec 2019 65.8 .1 — .3 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Non-deliverable hedges (EUR and USD) exposed to the CNY Dec 2019 23.6 .1 — .3 — $ 1.0 $ .2 $ 4.5 $ .2
Pre-Tax (Gains) Losses of Hedging Activities	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 (see Note 13 ) as well as derivative settlements recorded directly to income or expense. Caption in Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income Nine Months Ended Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Interest rate cash flow hedges Interest expense $ 3.3 $ 3.2 $ 1.1 $ 1.0 Currency cash flow hedges Net sales 2.3 (2.7 ) .8 .2 Currency cash flow hedges Cost of goods sold (1.2 ) .4 (.5 ) — Currency cash flow hedges Other (income) expense, net .1 — .1 — Total cash flow hedges 4.5 .9 1.5 1.2 Fair value hedges Other (income) expense, net 1.8 .7 1.2 .4 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Other (income) expense, net .3 — .2 (.2 ) Total derivative instruments $ 6.6 $ 1.6 $ 2.9 $ 1.4

CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Litigation Contingency Accruals	Although we deny liability in all currently threatened or pending litigation proceedings in which we are or may be a party and believe that we have valid bases to contest all claims threatened or made against us, 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: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Litigation contingency accrual - Beginning of period $ 1.9 $ .4 $ 2.1 $ — Adjustment to accruals - expense (income) .2 2.2 — 2.3 Cash payments (1.8 ) (.3 ) (1.8 ) — Litigation contingency accrual - End of period $ .3 $ 2.3 $ .3 $ 2.3

REVENUE - Narrative (Details)

REVENUE - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Reduction to prior years resulting from accounting change		$ (0.1)		$ 2.3
Revenue, typical trade terms, days	We expect that at contract inception, the time period between when we transfer a promised good to our customer and our receipt of payment from that customer for that good will be one year or less (our typical trade terms are 30 to 60 days for U.S. customers and up to 90 days for our international customers).
Retained Earnings
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Reduction to prior years resulting from accounting change		$ (0.1)		$ 2.3
Retained Earnings | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Reduction to prior years resulting from accounting change			$ 2.3

REVENUE - By Major Source (Deta

REVENUE - By Major Source (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,239.3	$ 1,091.5	$ 3,607.6	$ 3,222.8
Residential Products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	631.9	446.5	1,775	1,283.4
Residential Products | Bedding group
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	409.8	236.9	1,139.6	679.3
Residential Products | Fabric & Flooring Products group
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	206.4	194.2	596	555.2
Residential Products | Machinery group
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	15.7	15.4	39.4	48.9
Industrial Products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	68.6	97.4	238.1	275.8
Industrial Products | Wire group
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	68.6	97.4	238.1	275.8
Furniture Products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	271.6	294.1	797.4	866.8
Furniture Products | Home Furniture group
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	85.9	91.9	264.1	291.9
Furniture Products | Work Furniture group
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	77	71.6	224.7	217.5
Furniture Products | Consumer Products group
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	108.7	130.6	308.6	357.4
Specialized Products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	267.2	253.5	797.1	796.8
Specialized Products | Automotive group
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	209.6	195.7	607.6	623.5
Specialized Products | Aerospace Products group
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	36.2	35.8	116.3	112.6
Specialized Products | Hydraulic Cylinders group
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 21.4	$ 22	$ 73.2	$ 60.7

SEGMENT INFORMATION - Summary o

SEGMENT INFORMATION - Summary of Segment Results from Continuing Operations (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)segment	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment			4
Number of reportable segments | segment			4
Net sales	$ 1,239.3	$ 1,091.5	$ 3,607.6	$ 3,222.8
Total Sales	1,321.9	1,175.5	3,857.9	3,468.4
EBIT	144.1	124.4	378.3	352.9
Depreciation and Amortization	48.4	33.8	144.7	101
Residential Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	631.9	446.5	1,775	1,283.4
Total Sales	635.6	449.9	1,785.1	1,296.1
EBIT	53.2	43	129.5	118
Depreciation and Amortization	25.9	11.4	75.1	34.4
Industrial Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	68.6	97.4	238.1	275.8
Total Sales	144.4	173.4	468.4	496.3
EBIT	22.6	25.2	75.9	47.6
Depreciation and Amortization	2.8	2.6	8.2	7.7
Furniture Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	271.6	294.1	797.4	866.8
Total Sales	273.8	298	804.8	877.2
EBIT	24.6	14	51.9	48.3
Depreciation and Amortization	3.8	4.3	11.8	13
Specialized Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	267.2	253.5	797.1	796.8
Total Sales	268.1	254.2	799.6	798.8
EBIT	44.4	43.5	121.6	141.5
Depreciation and Amortization	10.4	9.8	31	28.7
Operating segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,239.3	1,091.5	3,607.6	3,222.8
Operating segments | Residential Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	631.9	446.5	1,775	1,283.4
Operating segments | Industrial Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	68.6	97.4	238.1	275.8
Operating segments | Furniture Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	271.6	294.1	797.4	866.8
Operating segments | Specialized Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	267.2	253.5	797.1	796.8
Intersegment eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	82.6	84	250.3	245.6
Depreciation and Amortization	5.5	5.7	18.6	17.2
Intersegment eliminations, unallocated assets and other	(0.7)	(1.3)	(0.6)	(2.5)
Intersegment eliminations | Residential Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	3.7	3.4	10.1	12.7
Intersegment eliminations | Industrial Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	75.8	76	230.3	220.5
Intersegment eliminations | Furniture Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	2.2	3.9	7.4	10.4
Intersegment eliminations | Specialized Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 0.9	$ 0.7	$ 2.5	$ 2

SEGMENT INFORMATION - Average A

SEGMENT INFORMATION - Average Assets for Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 4,857.8	$ 3,517.9	$ 3,382
Operating segments | Residential Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	801.3		609.4
Operating segments | Industrial Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	170		163.8
Operating segments | Furniture Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	244.9		279.8
Operating segments | Specialized Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	352.7		342.5
Operating segments | Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	746.9		661.8
Unallocated assets
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	2,597.7		1,278
Difference between average assets and period-end balance sheet
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ (55.7)		$ 46.7

LEASES - Narrative (Details)

LEASES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 156			$ 0
Lease liability	157
Operating leases not yet commenced	$ 8.7
Lease term, operating leases not yet commenced	7 years
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating lease right-of-use assets			$ 135.9
Lease liability			$ 135.8
ECS
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating lease right-of-use assets		$ 24
Lease liability		21.6
Favorable lease position		$ 2.4

LEASES - Topic 842 Adjustments

LEASES - Topic 842 Adjustments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 1,604.6	$ 1,523.3	$ 1,524.6
Net property, plant and equipment	817.3	723.4	728.5
Other assets	2,435.9	1,271.2	1,128.9
TOTAL ASSETS	4,857.8	3,517.9	3,382
Accrued expenses	270.6	262.3	262.7
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	38	32	0
All other current liabilities		553	553
Long-term liabilities	2,681.4	1,512.9	1,408.7
Retained earnings	2,701.8	2,613.9	2,613.8
Other equity		(1,456.2)	(1,456.2)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 4,857.8	3,517.9	$ 3,382
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Current assets		(1.3)
Net property, plant and equipment		(5.1)
Other assets		142.3
TOTAL ASSETS		135.9
Accrued expenses		(0.4)
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		32
All other current liabilities		0
Long-term liabilities		104.2
Retained earnings		0.1
Other equity		0
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY		$ 135.9

LEASES - Supplemental Balance S

LEASES - Supplemental Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 156		$ 0
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	38	$ 32	0
Operating lease liabilities	119		$ 0
Total operating lease liabilities	157
Sundry	4.7
Current maturities of long-term debt	1.2
Long-term debt	3.2
Total finance lease liabilities	$ 4.4

LEASES - Lease Cost (Details)

LEASES - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019
Operating lease cost:
Lease cost	$ 11.6	$ 33.4
Variable lease cost	3.1	8.8
Total operating lease cost	14.7	42.2
Short-term lease cost	1.3	3.5
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	0.7	2.2
Interest on lease liabilities	0.1	0.2
Total finance lease cost	0.8	2.4
Total lease cost	$ 16.8	$ 48.1

LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flow

LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flow (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 29.6
Operating cash flows from finance leases	0.2
Financing cash flows from finance leases	2.2
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	30.5
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	$ 1.8

LEASES - Lease Maturities (Deta

LEASES - Lease Maturities (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)
Operating Leases
2019 Remainder	$ 10.9
2020	41.3
2021	36.5
2022	30.1
2023	21.2
2024 and thereafter	30.2
Total	170.2
Less: Interest	13.2
Lease Liability	157
Finance Leases
2019 Remainder	0.5
2020	2
2021	1.3
2022	0.7
2023	0.1
2024 and thereafter	0
Total	4.6
Less: Interest	0.2
Lease Liability	$ 4.4
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases	4 years 9 months 18 days
Finance leases	2 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	3.30%
Finance leases	3.50%

LEASES - Minimum Lease Payments

LEASES - Minimum Lease Payments (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2019	$ 35.9
2020	30.7
2021	26.2
2022	19.9
2023	13.1
Thereafter	18
Total	$ 143.8

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT _3

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES (Narrative) (Details) - 2018 Restructuring Plan - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs	$ 30	$ 30
Incurred cost	10.1	26.4	$ 16.3
Expected cost, reminder of year	$ 3.6	$ 3.6

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT _4

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES (Incurred Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment costs associated with this plan	$ 1.4	$ 0.1	$ 5.7	$ 0.3
Amount of total that represents cash charges	$ 3.4	$ 0.5	5.3	$ 0.8
2018 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and restructuring-related			4.6		$ 15.8	$ 11.2
Impairment costs associated with this plan			5.5		10.6	5.1
Total Amount Incurred			10.1		26.4	16.3
Amount of total that represents cash charges			$ 5.2		$ 12.1	$ 6.9

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT _5

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES (Summary Of Restructuring-Related Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Severance and other restructuring costs	$ 3.4	$ 0.5	$ 5.3	$ 0.8
Inventory obsolescence and other	(0.9)	0.7	(0.6)	0.2
Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	2.5	1.2	4.7	1
Amount of total that represents cash charges	$ 3.4	$ 0.5	$ 5.3	$ 0.8

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT _6

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES (Restructuring-Related Costs by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Costs	$ 2.5	$ 1.2	$ 4.7	$ 1
Residential Products
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Costs	1.4	0.5	1.5	0.5
Industrial Products
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Costs	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.2
Furniture Products
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Costs	$ 0.5	$ 0	$ 2.6	$ 0.3

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT _7

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES (Accrued Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			$ 7.2
Add: Charges	$ 3.4	$ 0.5	5.3	$ 0.8
Less: Payments			7.7
Balance at end of period	4.8		4.8
Severance costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			6.6
Add: Charges			3
Less: Payments			5.9
Balance at end of period	3.7		3.7
Contract termination costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			0
Add: Charges			0.4
Less: Payments			0.1
Balance at end of period	0.3		0.3
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			0.6
Add: Charges			1.9
Less: Payments			1.7
Balance at end of period	$ 0.8		$ 0.8

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT _8

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES (Impairment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Total impairment charges	$ 1.4	$ 0.1	$ 5.7	$ 0.3
Residential Products
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Total impairment charges	0.7	0	0.9	0
Industrial Products
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Total impairment charges	0	0.1	0	0.3
Furniture Products
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Total impairment charges	$ 0.7	$ 0	$ 4.8	$ 0

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Calculatio

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Net earnings:
Net earnings	$ 99.6	$ 90	$ 247	$ 253
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	0	0	0	(0.1)
Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$ 99.6	$ 90	$ 247	$ 252.9
Weighted average number of shares:
Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS (in shares)	134.9	133.8	134.7	134.4
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation (in shares)	0.5	0.9	0.5	1
Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS (in shares)	135.4	134.7	135.2	135.4
Basic and Diluted EPS:
Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.67	$ 1.83	$ 1.88
Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.67	$ 1.83	$ 1.87
Other information:
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation (in shares)	0.2	0	0.2	0.1
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.38	$ 1.18	$ 1.12

ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLE_2

ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES - Components of Accounts and Other Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Current
Trade accounts receivable	$ 663.1	$ 548.8
Trade notes receivable	1	1.7
Total trade receivables	664.1	550.5
Other notes receivable	0	0
Taxes receivable, including income taxes	13.2	12.9
Other receivables	8.5	13.4
Subtotal other receivables	21.7	26.3
Total trade and other receivables	685.8	576.8
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Current
Trade accounts receivable	(8.4)	(5.2)
Trade notes receivable	(0.1)	0
Total trade receivables	(8.5)	(5.2)
Other notes receivable	0	0
Total allowance for doubtful accounts	(8.5)	(5.2)
Total receivables, net	677.3	571.6
Long-term
Trade accounts receivable	0	0
Trade notes receivable	0.7	1.4
Total trade receivables	0.7	1.4
Other notes receivable	24.2	24.2
Taxes receivable, including income taxes	0	0
Other receivables	0	0
Subtotal other receivables	24.2	24.2
Total trade and other receivables	24.9	25.6
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Long-term
Trade accounts receivable	0	0
Trade notes receivable	0	0
Total trade receivables	0	0
Other notes receivable	(15)	(15)
Total allowance for doubtful accounts	(15)	(15)
Total net receivables	9.9	10.6
Residential Products
Current
Trade accounts receivable	26.8	26.7
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Long-term
Allowance for credit losses	$ 16	15.9
Notes Receivable | Residential Products
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Long-term
Allowance for credit losses		15
Trade Accounts Receivable | Residential Products
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Long-term
Allowance for credit losses		$ 0.9

ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLE_3

ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 20.2
Add: Charges	2.3	$ 1.9
Less: Net Charge-offs/ (Recoveries) and Other	(1)
Balance at End of Period	23.5
Trade accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	5.2
Add: Charges	2.2
Less: Net Charge-offs/ (Recoveries) and Other	(1)
Balance at End of Period	8.4
Trade notes receivable
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	0
Add: Charges	0.1
Less: Net Charge-offs/ (Recoveries) and Other	0
Balance at End of Period	0.1
Total trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	5.2
Add: Charges	2.3
Less: Net Charge-offs/ (Recoveries) and Other	(1)
Balance at End of Period	8.5
Other notes receivable
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	15
Add: Charges	0
Less: Net Charge-offs/ (Recoveries) and Other	0
Balance at End of Period	$ 15

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Comp

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Components of Stock Based Compensation (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018stock-based_retirement_plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation			$ 23.9	$ 26.6
Tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense	$ 2.2	$ 3.4	6.9	7.3
Number of stock-based retirement plans | stock-based_retirement_plan					2
To be settled with stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	4.2	3.7	14.5	16.4
Employee contributions for above stock plans	3.2	3.7	9.4	10.2
Total stock-based compensation	7.4	7.4	23.9	26.6
Tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense	1	0.9	3.4	3.9
To be settled with stock | Tax benefits on stock-based compensation payments
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense	1.2	2.5	3.5	3.4
To be settled with stock | Stock-based retirement plans contributions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.1	(0.4)	2.6	3.7
To be settled with stock | Deferred Stock Compensation Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.5	0.5	1.6	1.4
To be settled with stock | Stock-based retirement plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.4	0.4	0.9	0.9
To be settled with stock | Discount Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.2	0.2	0.8	0.8
To be settled with stock | Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.4	0.9	1.3	2.8
To be settled with stock | Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | 2018 PSU - TSR based
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.7	0.3	2.2	0.9
To be settled with stock | Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | 2018 PSU - EBIT CAGR based
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0.8	2.7	2.3
To be settled with stock | Restricted Stock Unit awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.5	0.6	1.5	1.6
To be settled with stock | Profitable Growth Incentive awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0.2	0	1.4
To be 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	0.4	0.2	0.9	0.6
To be settled in cash
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.7	0.8	5.3	4.7
To be settled in cash | Stock-based retirement plans contributions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.2	0.4	0.5	0.9
To be settled in cash | Deferred Stock Compensation Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0
To be settled in cash | Stock-based retirement plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0
To be settled in cash | Discount Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0
To be settled in cash | Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.4	(0.9)	0.2	(0.9)
To be settled in cash | Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | 2018 PSU - TSR based
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.8	0.2	1.5	0.8
To be settled in cash | Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | 2018 PSU - EBIT CAGR based
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.3	0.9	3.1	2.5
To be settled in cash | Restricted Stock Unit awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0
To be settled in cash | Profitable Growth Incentive awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0.2	0	1.4
To be settled in 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	$ 0

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Addi

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Additional Information (Details) - company	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
ESOP, maximum election as a percentage of salary, percent			20.00%
ESOP, maximum employee contribution, percent			100.00%
Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award intended to pay out in stock			65.00%
Percentage recorded as a liability			35.00%
Reserved percentage of award intended to pay out in cash			100.00%
Vesting period	3 years		2 years
Award performance period			3 years
Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Base award percentage of Total Shareholder Return			175.00%
Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | Relative TSR and EBIT CAGR
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award intended to pay out in stock			50.00%
Percentage recorded as a liability			50.00%
Reserved percentage of award intended to pay out in cash			100.00%
Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | TSR
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award vesting			50.00%
Vesting period			3 years
Number of companies forming peer group			320
Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | TSR | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Base award percentage of Total Shareholder Return			0.00%
Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | TSR | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Base award percentage of Total Shareholder Return			200.00%
Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | EBIT CAGR
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award vesting			50.00%
Period in which expense is recognized			3 years
Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | EBIT CAGR | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Base award percentage of Total Shareholder Return			200.00%
Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards | EBIT CAGR, one-time vesting period transition
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	2 years
Growth Performance Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award performance period			2 years
Reserved right to pay percentage in cash (up to)		100.00%	100.00%
Growth Performance Stock Units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award vesting			0.00%
Growth Performance Stock Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of award vesting			250.00%

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summ

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of Performance Stock Units (Details) - Performance Stock Unit - $ / shares shares in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
TSR
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total shares base award (in shares)	0.1	0.1
Grant date per share fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 57.86	$ 42.60
Risk-free interest rate	2.40%	2.40%
Expected life in years	3 years	3 years
Expected volatility (over expected life)	21.50%	19.90%
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	3.40%	3.30%
EBIT CAGR
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total shares base award (in shares)	0.1	0.1
Grant date per share fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 39.98	$ 40.92
Vesting period	3 years	2 years 6 months

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Sche

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Performance Cycles (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
3 year performance cycle, 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 (less than) (in shares)		0
Cash Portion		$ 6.9
3 year performance cycle, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
TSR Performance Relative to the Peer Group (1% Best)	78.00%
Payout as a Percent of the Base Award	0.00%
Number of Shares Distributed (less than) (in shares)	0
Cash Portion	$ 0
2 year performance cycle, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Average Payout as a Percent of the Base Award		44.00%
Number of Shares Distributed (less than) (in shares)		0
Cash Portion		$ 2
2 year performance cycle, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Average Payout as a Percent of the Base Award	155.00%
Number of Shares Distributed (less than) (in shares)	0.1
Cash Portion	$ 2.2

ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Detai

ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill, expected to provide a tax benefit				$ 128.7
Contingent consideration, liability				8.6		$ 10.8
Additional consideration				1.1	$ 8.6
Manufacturer And Distributor Of Innovative Home And Garden Products
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 19.1
Manufacturer And Distributor Of Silt Fence
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price		$ 2.6
Precision Hydraulic Cylinders
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price			$ 87.4
Goodwill acquired			$ 26.9
Other Current Liabilities
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration, liability				$ 8.6		0.8
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration, liability						$ 10

ACQUISITIONS - Estimated Fair V

ACQUISITIONS - Estimated Fair Values Of The Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,392		$ 833.8
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable		$ 19.6
Inventory		26.1
Property, plant and equipment		28.2
Goodwill		27.7
Other current and long-term assets		0.8
Current liabilities		(12.3)
Deferred income taxes		(9.4)
Other long-term liabilities		(0.8)
Fair value of net identifiable assets		108.8
Less: Additional consideration payable		0.9
Net cash consideration		107.9
ECS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	71.1
Inventory	60.7
Property, plant and equipment	80.7
Goodwill	559.4
Other current and long-term assets	27.3
Current liabilities	(44.3)
Deferred income taxes	(128.5)
Other long-term liabilities	(21.6)
Fair value of net identifiable assets	1,244.3
Less: Additional consideration payable	0
Net cash consideration	$ 1,244.3
Customer relationships (15-year life) | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:		19.4
Useful life	15 years
Customer relationships (15-year life) | ECS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:	$ 372.3
Technology (5 to 15-year life) | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:		4.9
Technology (5 to 15-year life) | ECS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:	$ 173.3
Trademarks and trade names (15-year life) | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:		2.7
Useful life	15 years
Trademarks and trade names (15-year life) | ECS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:	$ 65.8
Non-compete agreements and other (5-year life) | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:		$ 1.9
Useful life	5 years
Non-compete agreements and other (5-year life) | ECS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:	$ 28.1
Minimum | Technology (5 to 15-year life) | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Maximum | Technology (5 to 15-year life) | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life	15 years

ACQUISITIONS - Purchase Price A

ACQUISITIONS - Purchase Price Allocations Related To Acquisitions (Details) - acquisition	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Residential Products | A leader in proprietary specialized foam technology, primarily for the bedding and furniture industries
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions	1
Residential Products; Specialized Products | Manufacturer/distributor of geo components; Manufacturer and distributor of silt fence; Global manufacturer of engineered hydraulic cylinders
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Acquisitions		3

ACQUISITIONS - Proforma Informa

ACQUISITIONS - Proforma Information (Details) - ECS - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,239.3	$ 1,250.6	$ 3,629.2	$ 3,676.1
Net earnings	$ 99.6	$ 87.5	$ 248.7	$ 233.1
EPS Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.65	$ 1.85	$ 1.73
EPS Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.65	$ 1.85	$ 1.72

INVENTORIES (Details)

INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 299.6		$ 299.6		$ 331.6
Work in process	59.6		59.6		49.6
Raw materials and supplies	340.8		340.8		334.9
LIFO reserve	(64.2)		(64.2)		(82.2)
Total inventories, net	$ 635.8		$ 635.8		$ 633.9
Percentage of LIFO inventory	40.00%		40.00%		50.00%
LIFO benefit (expense)	$ 7.6	$ (6)	$ 18	$ (24.8)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Expected employer contribution	$ 2		$ 2
Components of net pension expense
Service cost	1	$ 1.1	3	$ 3.1
Interest cost	2.1	2	6.4	6.1
Expected return on plan assets	(2.9)	(3)	(8.6)	(8.8)
Recognized net actuarial loss	0.6	0.7	2.2	2.1
Net pension expense	$ 0.8	$ 0.8	$ 3	$ 2.5

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUIT_3

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Statement of Changes in Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,238.8	$ 1,128.6	$ 1,157.6	$ 1,190.8
Effect of accounting change on prior years					$ 0.1	$ (2.3)
Adjusted beginning balance					1,157.7	1,188.5
Net earnings	99.6	90	247	253
Dividends declared (See Note 7)	(52.6)	(49.5)	(155)	(146.2)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	(0.2)		(0.2)	(0.2)
Treasury stock purchased	(7.4)	(5.4)	(19.9)	(113.2)
Treasury stock issued	6.6	7.2	23.5	14.2
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(32.9)	(10.9)	(23.1)	(50)
Cash flow hedges, net of tax	(1.2)	0.6	3.4	(0.7)
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax	0.5	0.4	1.5	1.5
Stock-based compensation transactions, net of tax	4.4	5	20.7	19.1
Ending balance	1,255.6	1,166	1,255.6	1,166
Retained Earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	2,656.2	2,572.6	2,613.8	2,511.3
Effect of accounting change on prior years					0.1	(2.3)
Adjusted beginning balance					2,613.9	2,509
Net earnings	99.6	90	247	252.9
Dividends declared (See Note 7)	(54)	(50.9)	(159.1)	(150.2)
Ending balance	2,701.8	2,611.7	2,701.8	2,611.7
Common Stock & Additional Contributed Capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	532.1	521.7	529.1	516.7
Adjusted beginning balance					529.1	516.7
Dividends declared (See Note 7)	1.4	1.4	4.1	4
Treasury stock issued	(4.5)	(4.4)	(20.5)	(16.1)
Stock-based compensation transactions, net of tax	4.4	5	20.7	19.1
Ending balance	533.4	523.7	533.4	523.7
Treasury Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(1,887.9)	(1,917.4)	(1,908.3)	(1,828.3)
Adjusted beginning balance					(1,908.3)	(1,828.3)
Treasury stock purchased	(7.4)	(5.4)	(19.9)	(113.2)
Treasury stock issued	11.1	11.6	44	30.3
Ending balance	(1,884.2)	(1,911.2)	(1,884.2)	(1,911.2)
Noncontrolling Interest
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0.6	0.4	0.6	0.6
Adjusted beginning balance					0.6	0.6
Net earnings	0	0		0.1
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	(0.2)		(0.2)	(0.2)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		0.1		0
Ending balance	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.5
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(62.2)	(48.7)	(77.6)	(9.5)
Adjusted beginning balance					$ (77.6)	$ (9.5)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(32.9)	(11)	(23.1)	(50)
Cash flow hedges, net of tax	(1.2)	0.6	3.4	(0.7)
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax	0.5	0.4	1.5	1.5
Ending balance	$ (95.8)	$ (58.7)	$ (95.8)	$ (58.7)

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUIT_4

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Changes in Each Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,238.8	$ 1,128.6	$ 1,157.6	$ 1,190.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(36)	(11.1)	(24.7)	(52.5)
Reclassifications, pretax	2.5	1.4	8.3	3.6
Income tax effect	(0.1)	(0.2)	(1.8)	(0.3)
Attributable to noncontrolling interest		(0.1)
Ending balance	1,255.6	1,166	1,255.6	1,166
Net sales
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	0.9	(0.5)	3.3	(2.4)
Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	(0.1)	0.2	(0.5)	0.7
Interest expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	1.1	1	3.3	3.2
Other income (expense), net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	0.6	0.7	2.2	2.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(62.2)	(48.7)	(77.6)	(9.5)
Ending balance	(95.8)	(58.7)	(95.8)	(58.7)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(16.7)	1.5	(26.5)	40.5
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(32.9)	(10.9)	(23.1)	(50)
Reclassifications, pretax	0	0	0	0
Income tax effect	0	0	0	0
Attributable to noncontrolling interest		(0.1)
Ending balance	(49.6)	(9.5)	(49.6)	(9.5)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Net sales
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	0	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	0	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Interest expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	0	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Other income (expense), net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	0	0	0	0
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(7.2)	(12.8)	(11.8)	(11.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3.2)	0	(1.4)	(2.4)
Reclassifications, pretax	1.9	0.7	6.1	1.5
Income tax effect	0.1	(0.1)	(1.3)	0.2
Attributable to noncontrolling interest		0
Ending balance	(8.4)	(12.2)	(8.4)	(12.2)
Cash Flow Hedges | Net sales
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	0.9	(0.5)	3.3	(2.4)
Cash Flow Hedges | Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	(0.1)	0.2	(0.5)	0.7
Cash Flow Hedges | Interest expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	1.1	1	3.3	3.2
Cash Flow Hedges | Other income (expense), net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	0	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(38.3)	(37.4)	(39.3)	(38.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0.1	(0.2)	(0.2)	(0.1)
Reclassifications, pretax	0.6	0.7	2.2	2.1
Income tax effect	(0.2)	(0.1)	(0.5)	(0.5)
Attributable to noncontrolling interest		0
Ending balance	(37.8)	(37)	(37.8)	(37)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Net sales
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	0	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	0	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Interest expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	0	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Other income (expense), net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassifications, pretax	$ 0.6	$ 0.7	$ 2.2	$ 2.1

FAIR VALUE - Items Measured at

FAIR VALUE - Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Total
Cash equivalents:
Derivative assets	$ 1.5	$ 1.2
Total assets	166.7	193
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	3.8	4.7
Total liabilities	41.6	38.4
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less | Total
Cash equivalents:
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less	127	159.1
Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP) | Total
Cash equivalents:
Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP)	38.2	32.7
Liabilities associated with the ESUP | Total
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	37.8	33.7
Level 1
Cash equivalents:
Derivative assets	0	0
Total assets	38.2	32.7
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities	37.8	33.7
Level 1 | Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less
Cash equivalents:
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less	0	0
Level 1 | Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP)
Cash equivalents:
Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP)	38.2	32.7
Level 1 | Liabilities associated with the ESUP
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	37.8	33.7
Level 2
Cash equivalents:
Derivative assets	1.5	1.2
Total assets	128.5	160.3
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	3.8	4.7
Total liabilities	3.8	4.7
Level 2 | Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less
Cash equivalents:
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less	127	159.1
Level 2 | Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP)
Cash equivalents:
Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP)	0	0
Level 2 | Liabilities associated with the ESUP
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	0	0
Level 3
Cash equivalents:
Derivative assets	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Level 3 | Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less
Cash equivalents:
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less	0	0
Level 3 | Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP)
Cash equivalents:
Diversified investments associated with the Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP)	0	0
Level 3 | Liabilities associated with the ESUP
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

FAIR VALUE - Additional Informa

FAIR VALUE - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Amount of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2	$ 0	$ 0
Greater (less) than carrying value	57,500,000	(35,300,000)
Fixed rate debt carrying value	$ 1,585,100,000	$ 1,090,500,000

FAIR VALUE - Goodwill Impairmen

FAIR VALUE - Goodwill Impairment Review (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)reporting_unit	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Value	$ 1,392		$ 840.3
Terminal Values Long-term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	3.00%		3.00%
Goodwill	$ 1,392	$ 833.8
Less than 50%
Goodwill [Line Items]
Number of Reporting Units | reporting_unit	2
Goodwill Value	$ 58.7
Terminal Values Long-term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	3.00%
50% - 100%
Goodwill [Line Items]
Number of Reporting Units | reporting_unit	1
Goodwill Value	$ 721
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	5.00%
Terminal Values Long-term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	3.00%
Discount Rate Ranges	8.50%
Less than 100%
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Value			$ 180.9
Terminal Values Long-term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow			3.00%
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying amount			90.00%
101% - 300%
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Value	$ 391.4		$ 505.7
Terminal Values Long-term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	3.00%		3.00%
301% - 600%
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Value	$ 220.9		$ 153.7
Terminal Values Long-term Growth Rate for Debt-Free Cash Flow	3.00%		3.00%
Discount Rate Ranges	8.50%
Minimum
Goodwill [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	0.20%		1.80%
Discount Rate Ranges	7.50%		8.50%
Minimum | Less than 50%
Goodwill [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	1.40%
Discount Rate Ranges	8.00%
Minimum | Less than 100%
Goodwill [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales			4.70%
Discount Rate Ranges			9.00%
Minimum | 101% - 300%
Goodwill [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	1.30%		1.80%
Discount Rate Ranges	7.50%		8.50%
Minimum | 301% - 600%
Goodwill [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	0.20%		5.70%
Discount Rate Ranges			9.00%
Maximum
Goodwill [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	11.10%		12.40%
Discount Rate Ranges	9.50%		10.00%
Maximum | Less than 50%
Goodwill [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	5.80%
Discount Rate Ranges	9.50%
Maximum | Less than 100%
Goodwill [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales			5.20%
Discount Rate Ranges			9.50%
Maximum | 101% - 300%
Goodwill [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	5.50%		5.00%
Discount Rate Ranges	8.00%		10.00%
Maximum | 301% - 600%
Goodwill [Line Items]
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range for Sales	11.10%		12.40%
Discount Rate Ranges			10.00%
Machinery group | Less than 50%
Goodwill [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying amount	12.00%
Goodwill	$ 33.2
Hydraulic Cylinders group | Less than 50%
Goodwill [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying amount	29.00%
Goodwill	$ 25.5
Bedding group | 50% - 100%
Goodwill [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying amount	50.00%		198.00%

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME_3

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Other Current Assets
Assets
Total derivatives	$ 1.4	$ 1
Sundry
Assets
Total derivatives	0.1	0.2
Other Current Liabilities
Liabilities
Total derivative	3.5	4.5
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Liabilities
Total derivative	0.3	0.2
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Sundry | Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary
Assets
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Future USD sales/purchases of Canadian, Chinese, European, South Korean, Swiss and UK subsidiaries
Liabilities
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount	159.6	164.7
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary
Liabilities
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount	20.4
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Future EUR sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK subsidiaries
Liabilities
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount	30.8	32.3
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Future MXN purchases of a USD subsidiary
Liabilities
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount	9.6	7.9
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Current Assets
Assets
Total cash flow hedges	1.2	0.8
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Current Assets | Future USD sales/purchases of Canadian, Chinese, European, South Korean, Swiss and UK subsidiaries
Assets
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0.8	0.5
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Current Assets | Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary
Assets
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Current Assets | Future EUR sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK subsidiaries
Assets
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0.2	0.2
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Current Assets | Future MXN purchases of a USD subsidiary
Assets
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0.2	0.1
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Sundry
Assets
Total cash flow hedges	0.1	0.2
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Sundry | Future USD sales/purchases of Canadian, Chinese, European, South Korean, Swiss and UK subsidiaries
Assets
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0.1	0.1
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Sundry | Future EUR sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK subsidiaries
Assets
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0	0.1
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Sundry | Future MXN purchases of a USD subsidiary
Assets
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Current Liabilities
Liabilities
Total cash flow hedges	2.9	3.9
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Current Liabilities | Future USD sales/purchases of Canadian, Chinese, European, South Korean, Swiss and UK subsidiaries
Liabilities
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	2.7	3.8
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Current Liabilities | Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary
Liabilities
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0.2
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Current Liabilities | Future EUR sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK subsidiaries
Liabilities
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0	0.1
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Current Liabilities | Future MXN purchases of a USD subsidiary
Liabilities
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Liabilities
Total cash flow hedges	0.3	0.2
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future USD sales/purchases of Canadian, Chinese, European, South Korean, Swiss and UK subsidiaries
Liabilities
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0.2	0.2
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future DKK sales of Polish subsidiary
Liabilities
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0.1
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future EUR sales of Chinese, Swiss and UK subsidiaries
Liabilities
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Future MXN purchases of a USD subsidiary
Liabilities
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Intercompany and third-party receivables and payables exposed to multiple currencies (DKK, EUR, USD and ZAR) in various countries (CAD, CHF, CNY, GBP, PLN and USD)
Liabilities
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount	60.8	65.8
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Other Current Assets | Intercompany and third-party receivables and payables exposed to multiple currencies (DKK, EUR, USD and ZAR) in various countries (CAD, CHF, CNY, GBP, PLN and USD)
Assets
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0.2	0.1
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Sundry | Intercompany and third-party receivables and payables exposed to multiple currencies (DKK, EUR, USD and ZAR) in various countries (CAD, CHF, CNY, GBP, PLN and USD)
Assets
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Other Current Liabilities | Intercompany and third-party receivables and payables exposed to multiple currencies (DKK, EUR, USD and ZAR) in various countries (CAD, CHF, CNY, GBP, PLN and USD)
Liabilities
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0.5	0.3
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Intercompany and third-party receivables and payables exposed to multiple currencies (DKK, EUR, USD and ZAR) in various countries (CAD, CHF, CNY, GBP, PLN and USD)
Liabilities
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Non-deliverable hedges (EUR and USD) exposed to the CNY
Liabilities
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount	11.2	23.6
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Other Current Assets | Non-deliverable hedges (EUR and USD) exposed to the CNY
Assets
Currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	0	0.1
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Sundry | Non-deliverable hedges (EUR and USD) exposed to the CNY
Assets
Currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Other Current Liabilities | Non-deliverable hedges (EUR and USD) exposed to the CNY
Liabilities
Currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	0.1	0.3
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Other Long-Term Liabilities | Non-deliverable hedges (EUR and USD) exposed to the CNY
Liabilities
Currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	$ 0	$ 0

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME_4

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Pre-Tax Gains (Losses) of Hedging Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss recorded in income	$ 2.9	$ 1.4	$ 6.6	$ 1.6
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss recorded in income	1.5	1.2	4.5	0.9
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Fair value hedges | Other (income) expense, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss recorded in income	1.2	0.4	1.8	0.7
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate cash flow hedges | Cash flow hedges | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss recorded in income	1.1	1	3.3	3.2
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Currency cash flow hedges | Cash flow hedges | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss recorded in income	0.8	0.2	2.3	(2.7)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Currency cash flow hedges | Cash flow hedges | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss recorded in income	(0.5)	0	(1.2)	0.4
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Currency cash flow hedges | Cash flow hedges | Other (income) expense, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss recorded in income			(0.1)	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other (income) expense, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) Loss recorded in income	$ 0.2	$ (0.2)	$ 0.3	$ 0

CONTINGENCIES - Additional Info

CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 08, 2019	Oct. 18, 2018	Sep. 11, 2017	Jun. 09, 2016	Dec. 15, 2015	Dec. 04, 2015	Sep. 04, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014	Jun. 26, 2014	Mar. 27, 2014	Jun. 21, 2013	Feb. 01, 2013	Dec. 18, 2012	Dec. 17, 2012	Oct. 04, 2012	Dec. 29, 2011	Dec. 22, 2011	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual																		$ 300,000	$ 2,100,000	$ 1,900,000	$ 2,300,000	$ 0	$ 400,000
Loss contingency, range of possible loss, portion not accrued																		15,300,000
Brazilian VAT matters
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual		$ 2,900,000				$ 4,000,000
Damages		$ 1,900,000		$ 900,000		$ 3,400,000			$ 600,000	$ 800,000	$ 1,500,000	$ 100,000	$ 400,000	$ 3,400,000	$ 1,100,000	$ 100,000	$ 1,900,000
Improperly offset social contribution	$ 100,000				$ 100,000			$ 100,000
Brazilian VAT matters | Pending litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate of possible loss																		14,100,000
Accrual																		0
Estimate of possible loss, offsetting deposit asset																		10,200,000
Tax credit matters
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual							$ 2,400,000
Damages			$ 200,000				$ 1,700,000
Other matters | Pending litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate of possible loss																		$ 1,200,000

CONTINGENCIES - Litigation Cont

CONTINGENCIES - Litigation Contingency Accrual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Litigation contingency accrual - Beginning of period	$ 2.1	$ 0	$ 1.9	$ 0.4
Adjustment to accruals - expense (income)	0	2.3	0.2	2.2
Cash payments	(1.8)	0	(1.8)	(0.3)
Litigation contingency accrual - End of period	$ 0.3	$ 2.3	$ 0.3	$ 2.3