8-K
HNI CORP (HNI)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2020
HNI Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
| Iowa | 1-14225 | 42-0617510 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction<br><br>of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br><br>Identification No.) |
600 East Second Street, P.O. Box 1109, Muscatine, Iowa 52761-0071
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (563) 272-7400
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | ||
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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock | HNI | New York Stock Exchange |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 12, 2020, HNI Corporation’s (the “Corporation”) Board of Directors (the “Board”) elected Jeff Lorenger, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, as the Chairman of the Board and appointed Larry Porcellato as the Lead Director, both effective February 12, 2020. A copy of the related news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | News Release of HNI Corporation dated February 12, 2020 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| HNI CORPORATION | |||
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| Date: | February 12, 2020 | By | /s/ Steven M. Bradford |
| Steven M. Bradford<br><br>Senior Vice President, General Counsel<br><br>and Secretary |
Exhibit
HNI Corporation 600 East Second Street, Muscatine, Iowa 52761, Tel 563 272 7400, Fax 563 272 7217, www.hnicorp.com
News Release
For Information Contact:
Marshall H. Bridges, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (563) 272-7400
Matthew S. McCall, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development (563) 275-8898
HNI CORPORATION ANNOUNCES
NEW CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MUSCATINE, Iowa (February 12, 2020) - HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) announced today the election of Jeff Lorenger as Chairman of its Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Lorenger has served as President since April 2018 and Chief Executive Officer since June 2018. Mr. Lorenger joined HNI Corporation in 1998 and held multiple executive level positions prior to his election as President and Chief Executive Officer.
The Board also appointed Larry Porcellato as its Lead Director. Mr. Porcellato served as Chairman of the Board from January 2019 and prior to that as Lead Director. Mr. Porcellato has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2004. In his added capacity as Lead Director, Mr. Porcellato will preside at executive sessions of the Board and serve as liaison between the independent directors and the Chairman.
About HNI Corporation
HNI Corporation is a NYSE traded company (ticker symbol: HNI) providing products and solutions for the home and workplace environments. HNI Corporation is a leading global office furniture manufacturer and is the nation's leading manufacturer of hearth products. The Corporation's strong brands have leading positions in their markets. More information can be found on the Corporation's website at www.hnicorp.com.