Form 11-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 


 

FORM 11-K

 

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

(Mark One):

 

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004

 

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED].

 

For the transition period from              to             .

 

Commission File Number 001-07845

 

A. Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of the issuer named below:

 

LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATED

STOCK BONUS PLAN

 

B. Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the plan and the address of its principal executive office:

 

LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATED

NO. 1 LEGGETT ROAD

CARTHAGE, MISSOURI 64836

 



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REQUIRED INFORMATION

(As required by Items 1 through 3)

 

LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATED

STOCK BONUS PLAN

 

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 


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LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATED

STOCK BONUS PLAN

 

CONTENTS

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (*)

    

SCHEDULE OF ASSETS (HELD AT END OF YEAR)

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* Other schedules required by 29 CFR 2520.103-10 of the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for reporting and disclosure under ERISA have been omitted because they are not applicable.

 


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Participants and Administrator of

The Leggett & Platt, Incorporated

Stock Bonus Plan

 

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits and the related statements of changes in net assets available for benefits present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets available for benefits of the Leggett & Platt, Incorporated Stock Bonus Plan (the “Plan”) at December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the changes in net assets available for benefits for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplemental Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year) is presented for the purpose of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements but is supplementary information required by the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. This supplemental schedule is the responsibility of the Plan’s management. The supplemental schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.

 

/s/    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

St. Louis, Missouri

June 17, 2005

 

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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated

Stock Bonus Plan

 

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS

December 31,

 

     2004

   2003

ASSETS

             

Investments, at market value

   $ 167,892,714    $ 131,343,409

Receivables

             

Company contributions

     2,026,903      2,626,292

Participant contributions

     180,479      147,343

Accrued investment income

     811,043      774,647
    

  

Total receivables

     3,018,425      3,548,282
    

  

Total assets

     170,911,139      134,891,691
    

  

NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS

   $ 170,911,139    $ 134,891,691
    

  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated

Stock Bonus Plan

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS

Years Ended December 31,

 

     2004

   2003

 

Additions

               

Investment income

               

Net appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments

   $ 38,143,094    $ (2,727,497 )

Dividends

     3,320,415      3,092,000  

Interest

     74,641      125,682  
    

  


Net investment income

     41,538,150      490,185  
    

  


Contributions

               

Company

     3,487,934      4,503,106  

Participant

     4,040,637      3,903,366  

Rollovers

     874      22,483  
    

  


Contributions

     7,529,445      8,428,955  
    

  


Total additions

     49,067,595      8,919,140  
    

  


Deductions

               

Benefit payments

     13,048,147      12,517,271  

Commissions and fees

     —        3,177  
    

  


Total deductions

     13,048,147      12,520,448  
    

  


Net increase (decrease)

     36,019,448      (3,601,308 )

NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS

               

BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     134,891,691      138,492,999  
    

  


END OF PERIOD

   $ 170,911,139    $ 134,891,691  
    

  


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated

Stock Bonus Plan

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

NOTE A – DESCRIPTION OF PLAN

 

The following description of the Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (L&P or the Company) Stock Bonus Plan (Plan) provides only general information. Participants should refer to the Plan document for a more complete description of the Plan’s provisions.

 

General

 

The Plan is a defined contribution plan covering employees of L&P and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates who meet eligibility requirements. It is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Plan’s provisions qualify as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

 

Eligibility of Employees

 

Eligible employees are defined as non-bargaining employees at branches covered by the Plan or employees who are members of a collective bargaining unit, the representatives of which have successfully bargained for inclusion in the Plan. Eligible employees can begin participation in the Plan on the first January 1 or July 1 following the completion of one year and 1000 hours of service. Eligible employees with compensation in excess of the applicable compensation base may participate in the “fixed percentage component” of the Plan. Salaried employees not meeting minimum compensation requirements may participate in the “fixed dollar component” of the Plan. Employees considered “highly compensated” under Section 404(q) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are not eligible to participate.

 

Contributions

 

Employees participating in the “fixed percentage component” of the Plan must make contributions of a percentage of annual compensation in excess of a base amount as defined in the Plan agreement. Employees participating in the “fixed dollar component” of the Plan must make contributions from $5 to $20 each pay period.

 

L&P is required to make contributions to the Plan equal to 50% of the amounts contributed by participants. Additionally, for any year in which certain profitability levels have been attained, as defined in the Plan, L&P may make an additional contribution in an amount not to exceed 50% of the participants’ contributions during such year. Participants in the Plan meeting certain requirements may elect to invest a portion of their account into L&P stock or any of the other investment funds.

 

The Plan is designated as a pre-tax plan for employee contributions.

 

Company contributions, when made, are primarily in the form of common stock.

 

Vesting and Distributions

 

The Plan has adopted a vesting method under which Company contributions will vest after the participant has completed three years of service. Non-vested amounts at the time of participant withdrawals are forfeited and serve to reduce future Company contributions. Forfeitures amounted to $40,943 in 2004 and $28,390 in 2003. Upon retirement, death or disability, participants or their beneficiaries are entitled to the full value of their account, including Company contributions. Upon termination of employment for other reasons, participants are entitled to receive the full value of their account representing participant contributions and the vested portion of their account representing Company contributions. In-service withdrawals are allowed by participants after reaching age 59 1/2.

 

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Stock Bonus Plan

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

 

NOTE A – DESCRIPTION OF PLAN - CONTINUED

 

Plan Trustee

 

The Bank of New York, as sole trustee of the Plan, holds all Plan assets and pays benefits in accordance with information submitted by L&P, the Plan administrator.

 

Administrative Expenses

 

Administrative expenses are paid by both L&P and the Plan. Some expenses related to the investment funds are paid from participants’ accounts and are reflected in the financial statements of the Plan. All other expenses are paid directly by L&P and are not reflected in the financial statements of the Plan.

 

Plan Termination

 

Although it has not expressed any intent to do so, L&P has the right, by action of its Board of Directors, to terminate the Plan at any time. In the event of termination, participant accounts will immediately become 100% vested.

 

NOTE B – SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Accounting

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting, except for benefit payments, which are recorded when paid.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Investments

 

The market value of all Plan investments is based upon quoted market price as of the close of business on the last day of the year. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded on a trade-date basis. Investment securities are exposed to various risks, such as interest rate, market, and credit. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities and the level of uncertainty related to changes in the value of investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in risks in the near term could materially affect the amounts reported in the Statement of Net Assets Available for Benefits.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Plan is a qualified tax-exempt plan under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and, therefore, is exempt from federal and state income taxes. A favorable determination letter was received on May 29, 2003. Amendments have been made to the Plan and L&P has applied for a new determination letter. L&P believes the Plan is currently designed and being operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of the IRC and conforms to the requirements of ERISA.

 

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Stock Bonus Plan

 

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NOTE C – INVESTMENTS

 

The following presents investments that represent 5 percent or more of the Plan’s net assets.

 

     December 31,

 
     2004

    2003

 

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated common stock, 5,339,236 and 5,488,144 shares, respectively **

   $ 151,794,479 *   $ 118,708,555 *

Bank of New York Collective Short Term Investment Fund

     6,166,374       6,906,780 *

 

* Represents an investment which exceeds 5 percent or greater of net assets available for Plan benefits.

 

** Nonparticipant-directed

 

The Plan’s investments (including gains and losses on investments bought and sold, as well as held during the year) appreciated (depreciated) in value as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,

 
     2004

   2003

 

Common Stock

   $ 37,432,044    $ (3,718,968 )

Investment Funds

     711,050      991,471  
    

  


     $ 38,143,094    $ (2,727,497 )
    

  


 

NOTE D – NONPARTICIPANT-DIRECTED INVESTMENTS

 

Net assets (including investments and receivables) relating to the nonparticipant-directed investments were $154,833,695 and $122,309,748 as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The significant components of the changes in net assets relating to the nonparticipant-directed investments are as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,

 
     2004

    2003

 

Changes in Net Assets:

                

Net appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 37,432,044     $ (3,718,968 )

Dividends

     3,147,151       3,020,558  

Company contributions

     3,487,934       4,503,106  

Participant contributions

     4,008,557       3,874,706  

Benefit payments

     (7,844,286 )     (10,618,499 )

Net transfers out

     (7,710,849 )     (2,622,698 )

Other

     3,396       2,564  
    


 


     $ 32,523,947     $ (5,559,231 )
    


 


 

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Stock Bonus Plan

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – CONTINUED

 

 

NOTE E – RECONCILIATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO FORM 5500

 

The following is a reconciliation of net assets available for benefits according to the financial statements to Form 5500:

 

     December 31,

 
     2004

    2003

 

Net assets available for benefits per the financial statements

   $ 170,911,139     $ 134,891,691  

Amounts allocated to withdrawing participants

     (829,820 )     (5,954,595 )
    


 


Net assets available for benefits per Form 5500

   $ 170,081,319     $ 128,937,096  
    


 


 

The following is a reconciliation of benefits paid to participants according to the financial statements to Form 5500:

 

    

Year Ended

December 31,

2004


 

Benefits paid to participants per the financial statements

   $ 13,048,147  

Add: Amounts allocated to withdrawing participants at December 31, 2004

     829,820  

Less: Amounts allocated to withdrawing participants at December 31, 2003

     (5,954,595 )
    


Benefits paid to participants per Form 5500

   $ 7,923,372  
    


 

Amounts allocated to withdrawing participants are recorded on Form 5500 for benefit claims that have been processed and approved for payment prior to December 31, but not yet paid as of that date.

 

NOTE F – PARTIES-IN-INTEREST TRANSACTIONS

 

Certain Plan investment purchases and sales include shares of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated common stock and units of participation in collective employee benefit trust funds and short-term funds of The Bank of New York Trust Company during the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Plan held shares of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated common stock with total fair values of $151,794,479 and $118,708,555, respectively.

 

At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Plan held units of Bank of New York Collective Short Term Investment Fund with total fair values of $6,166,374 and $6,906,780, respectively.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated

Stock Bonus Plan

 

Schedule H, Line 4i - Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year)

December 31, 2004

 

(a)

  

(b) Identity of Issuer


  

(c) Description of investment


   (d) Cost

   (e) Current
value (1)


*    Leggett & Platt, Incorporated    Common stock    $ 62,011,972    $ 151,794,479
*    Bank of New York    Collective Short Term Investment Fund      6,166,374      6,166,374
     Dodge & Cox    Dodge & Cox Balanced Fund      2,665,488      3,016,737
     Vanguard    Vanguard 500 Index Fund      1,889,745      2,302,521
     Dodge & Cox    Dodge & Cox Stock Fund      1,677,347      1,926,756
     Fidelity    Fidelity Concord Fund      1,523,275      1,519,436
     Peoples Dreyfus    Peoples Dreyfus S&P Midcap Index Fund      1,022,769      1,166,411
              

  

               $ 76,956,970    $ 167,892,714
              

  

 

(1) See Note B of Notes to Financial Statements regarding carrying value of investments.

 

* Investments in securities of parties-in-interest to the Plan.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

The Plan. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the trustees (or other persons who administer the employee benefit plan) have duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

        LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATED STOCK BONUS PLAN

Date: June 22, 2005

      By:   /s/    ERNEST C. JETT        
                Ernest C. Jett
                Senior Vice President- General Counsel and
Plan Administrative Committee Member

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

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Exhibit 23    Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP