A pair of generally mirror-image linkage mechanisms adapted to move a seating unit between a reclined position, an extended position, a closed position, and a seat-lift position, the seating unit having a pair of lift assemblies that are adapted to adjust the seating unit into and out of the seat-lift position, a seat that is angularly biased via the lift assemblies, and a backrest that is angularly adjustable with respect to the seat, each of the linkage mechanisms comprising: a seat-mounting plate that includes a forward portion and a rearward portion, wherein the seat is fixedly mounted to the seat-mounting plate; a seat-adjustment assembly that reclines and inclines the backrest; a footrest assembly that extends and retracts at least one foot-support ottoman; a cam control link that includes a front end and a rear end, wherein the front end of the cam control link is pivotably coupled with the footrest assembly; a sequence cam that includes a contact edge and is rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate, wherein the rear end of the cam control link is pivotably coupled to the sequence cam; a first linear actuator that provides automated adjustment of the seating unit between the closed position and the seat-lift position, wherein the first-linear-actuator adjustment is sequenced into a third phase, wherein the third phase moves the pair of lift assemblies into and out of the seat-lift position; and a second linear actuator that provides automated adjustment of the-seating unit between the extended position, the reclined position, and the closed position, wherein the second-linear-actuator adjustment involves a first phase and a second phase, wherein the first, second, and third phases are sequenced such that the first, second, and third phases are mutually exclusive in stroke, wherein the first phase moves the seat-adjustment assembly between the reclined position and the extended position. a seat-mounting plate that includes a forward portion and a rearward portion, wherein the seat is fixedly mounted to the seat-mounting plate; a seat-adjustment assembly that reclines and inclines the backrest; a footrest assembly that extends and retracts at least one foot-support ottoman; a cam control link that includes a front end and a rear end, wherein the front end of the cam control link is pivotably coupled with the footrest assembly; a sequence cam that includes a contact edge and is rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate, wherein the rear end of the cam control link is pivotably coupled to the sequence cam; a first linear actuator that provides automated adjustment of the seating unit between the closed position and the seat-lift position, wherein the first-linear-actuator adjustment is sequenced into a third phase, wherein the third phase moves the pair of lift assemblies into and out of the seat-lift position; and a second linear actuator that provides automated adjustment of the-seating unit between the extended position, the reclined position, and the closed position, wherein the second-linear-actuator adjustment involves a first phase and a second phase, wherein the first, second, and third phases are sequenced such that the first, second, and third phases are mutually exclusive in stroke, wherein the first phase moves the seat-adjustment assembly between the reclined position and the extended position.