Kimball Electronics, Inc 8-K, filed Dec 17, 2020
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE)
8-K
2020-12-17
For: 2020-12-16
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About this 8-K
Kimball Electronics, Inc filed this 8-K on December 17, 2020, reporting on events of December 16, 2020.
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) December 16, 2020
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On December 16, 2020, Kimball Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”) published its second 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
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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.
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| By: | /s/ John H. Kahle | ||||
| JOHN H. KAHLE Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary | |||||
Date: December 17, 2020
Exhibit 99.1
Kimball Electronics, Inc. Announces Second Annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
JASPER, Ind., Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE), (the “Company”), today announced the release of its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
The report provides specific examples from 2020 of how the Company 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.”
“Our ESG beliefs and practices are near and dear to us, and we recognize the importance of them to all of our stakeholders, including our investors, our people, and our communities, as well as to the greater good of humankind. We will strive each year for improvements in our reporting and transparency,” said Chairman and CEO, Donald D. Charron.
Added Charron, “Despite the global interruptions and challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 brought out the best in our people in various ways, many of which are noted in our second ESG report. We have always taken pride in doing the right thing. What our 2020 ESG report clearly shows is that we can still do the right thing—even during the toughest of times.”
Kimball Electronics’ 2020 ESG Report can be found on the Company’s website at www.kimballelectronics.com on the Investor Relations page in the Corporate Governance section or on the Company’s Social Responsibility page.
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.
To learn more about Kimball Electronics, visit: www.kimballelectronics.com.