ke-20260108

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) January 8, 2026

KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana

001-36454

35-2047713

(State or other jurisdiction of

(Commission File

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

incorporation)

Number)



1205 Kimball Boulevard, Jasper, Indiana						47546
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (812) 634-4000


Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value	KE	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (Section 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Section 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On January 8, 2026, Kimball Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new manufacturing facility in Indianapolis will be held on February 6, 2026 and its intention to rebrand as Kimball Solutions, Inc., subject to Share Owners’ approval. The Company’s press release announcing the ribbon-cutting ceremony details and the intention to rebrand 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:


Exhibit
Number						Description
99.1						Press Release dated January 8, 2026
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/ Jana T. Croom
			JANA T. CROOM Chief Financial Officer

Date: January 8, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

Kimball Electronics Announces Date for Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at New Medical Manufacturing Facility in Indianapolis

Company Intends to Rebrand as Kimball Solutions as It Celebrates 65 Years of Excellence

A legacy of innovation continues with a new name and expanded capabilities to serve customers globally

JASPER, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) today announced the date for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new medical manufacturing facility in Indianapolis. On Friday, February 6, 2026, Kimball executives, local officials, and community leaders will gather at the new facility located at 1220 Post Road, Indianapolis, IN, to celebrate the opening of Kimball’s advanced manufacturing and innovation hub serving the medical and life sciences industries. The event is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM Eastern Time; doors will open at 9:30 AM Eastern Time. Media representatives and community members are invited to attend and share in the festivities.

In addition, Kimball announced its intention to rebrand as Kimball Solutions as it celebrates 65 years of excellence and leadership in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) industry. The company will launch the rebrand in a phased rollout for subsidiaries within its global footprint beginning July 2026, subject to necessary corporate and regulatory approvals at each individual location. The parent entity intends to change its name to Kimball Solutions, Inc. subject to approval by Kimball’s Share Owners.

“As we celebrate 65 years of excellence, we are excited to embrace our future as Kimball Solutions,” said Richard D. Phillips, Chief Executive Officer. “The rebrand reflects our expanded portfolio of capabilities and solutions-driven approach, designed to meet the complex needs of our customers. This name change, along with the recent investments in our new medical facility in Indianapolis, demonstrates our commitment to innovation and the vision to deliver comprehensive solutions for customers worldwide. While the name of the company is changing, our core values of integrity, quality, and continuous improvement remain steadfast. These steps are a celebration of our heritage and a bold step toward the future – Building Tomorrow, Together.”

Randy Sible, General Manager at the Indianapolis facility, added: “We are proud of our new Kimball Solutions medical facility and the manufacturing capabilities and capacity that it will add in Indianapolis. This investment is representative of our dedication to growth and will provide opportunity for our customers, employees, and the community.”

About Kimball Electronics, Inc.

Kimball Electronics is a global, multifaceted manufacturer offering Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) solutions to customers around the world. From our operations in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand, 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 quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.

To learn more about Kimball Electronics, visit https://www.kimballelectronics.com.

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