August 7, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Leggett & Platt’s (NYSE: LEG) board is raising the company’s dividend by one cent per share, or 4%, to $.26 per share for the third quarter.

The dividend will be paid on October 15 to shareholders of record on September 15.

Carthage, Missouri-based Leggett & Platt is a manufacturer of components for residential furniture and bedding, components for office furniture, drawn steel wire, automotive seat support and lumbar systems, carpet underlay, adjustable beds and bedding industry machinery.

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