Kimball Electronics, Inc 8-K, filed Feb 3, 2022
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE)
8-K
2022-02-03
For: 2022-02-02
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About this 8-K
Kimball Electronics, Inc filed this 8-K on February 3, 2022, reporting on events of February 2, 2022.
Items reported
- Item 8.01: Other events
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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 2, 2022
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On February 2, 2022, Kimball Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”) published its third Environmental, Social & Governance Report (the “ESG Report”) on its website, www.kimballelectronics.com. The Company’s press release announcing the publication is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in, or incorporated into, this Item 8.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL) | |||||||
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.
| KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC. | |||||
| By: | /s/ Douglas A. Hass | ||||
| DOUGLAS A. HASS Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Secretary | |||||
Date: February 3, 2022
Exhibit 99.1
Kimball Electronics, Inc. Releases 2021 Environmental, Social & Governance Report
JASPER, Ind., February 2, 2022 (BUSINESS WIRE)--Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) today announced the release of its 2021 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report.
The report provides specific examples from 2021 of how Kimball Electronics has further put its long-term environmental, social, and governance principles into action to illustrate how its facilities and employees fulfill its company purpose, “Creating Quality for Life.”
“I’m proud to know that our ESG philosophies, with roots dating back to our company’s founding in 1961, are more than just words to us: they are our actual practices; they are our promises to the world,” said Chairman and CEO Don D. Charron. “Despite the challenges we face regarding the pandemic and global parts shortages, I have never doubted our people’s collective passion to do the right thing when it comes to our environmental, social, and governance practices. Their passion never falters.”
The 2021 ESG Report demonstrates how the company has enhanced its transparency regarding its policies, statements, and goals in global human rights, supply chain transparency, occupational health and safety, diversity and inclusion, progress on environmental stewardship and good governance.
The Kimball Electronics 2021 ESG Report can be found on the company’s Investor Relations website at investors.kimballelectronics.com/governance/esg-report or on the company’s Environmental, Social & Governance page at kimballelectronics.com/esg.
About Kimball Electronics, Inc.
Kimball Electronics is a multifaceted manufacturing solutions provider of electronics and diversified contract manufacturing services to customers around the world. From our operations in the United States, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Vietnam, our teams are proud to provide manufacturing services for a variety of industries. Recognized for a reputation of excellence, we are committed to a high-performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.
Kimball Electronics is a multifaceted manufacturing solutions provider of electronics and diversified contract manufacturing services to customers around the world. From our operations in the United States, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Vietnam, our teams are proud to provide manufacturing services for a variety of industries. Recognized for a reputation of excellence, we are committed to a high-performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.
To learn more about Kimball Electronics, visit: www.kimballelectronics.com.
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