Charges to Weigh on Leggett's Earnings - Analyst Blog
December 29 2011 - 6:45AM
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Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) now expects its
earnings per share for full-year 2011 in the range of 99 cents to
$1.04, due to a non-cash and pre-tax charge of nearly $36 million
planned in the fourth quarter of 2011. The charge is expected to
mainly relate to restructuring activity, including the
discontinuation of some manufacturing facilities.
The Carthage, Missouri-based company said the restructuring
mainly comprises of closure of four underperforming manufacturing
facilities. Leggett & Platt embarked on the restructuring plan
due to the continued demand weakness seen in certain markets, which
led it to conclude that the headwinds for the U.S. economy will
extend beyond its previous expectation.
As part of the restructuring, the manufacturing company is in
the process of closing some production facilities and is also
taking steps to trim costs. However, the company’s operational
results are expected to be at par with the forecasts in the
company’s October release.
The $36 million charge, per the company, should lower its 2011
after-tax earnings by roughly 16 cents per share. However,
excluding these charges, the company’s previous provided guidance
range of $1.15 to $1.20 remains unchanged.
Moreover, Leggett & Platt expects these
restructuring-related activities to boost its 2012 EPS by nearly 7
- 10 cents.
Leggett & Platt Inc., the manufacturer of diversified
engineered products and components, is scheduled to release its
fourth quarter and full-year 2011 financial results on February 6,
2012. The Zacks consensus estimates for the fourth quarter and
full-year 2011 remain 21 cents and $1.19 per share,
respectively.
Leggett & Platt faces stiff competition from its rivals,
such as Flexsteel Industries Inc. (FLXS),
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) and Steelcase
Inc. (SCS). The company currently retains a Zacks #3 Rank,
which translates into a short-term Hold rating. However, our
long-term recommendation on the stock remains Underperform.
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