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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
October 29, 2021
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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HERMAN MILLER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Michigan | 001-15141 | 38-0837640 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
855 East Main Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(616) 654-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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, par value $0.20 per share | MLHR | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 29, 2021, Herman Miller, Inc., a Michigan corporation, issued a press release announcing the change in its name from Herman Miller, Inc. to MillerKnoll, Inc. and the change in its ticker symbol from MLHR to MLKN, each to be effective November 1, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Item 7.01 and the attached Exhibit 99.1 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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Exhibit No. | | Description of Exhibit |
99.1 | | |
104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL Document) |
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: | October 29, 2021 | HERMAN MILLER, INC. |
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| | By: | /s/ Antonella Pilo Antonella Pilo |
| | | Vice President of Investor Relations (Duly Authorized Signatory for Registrant) |
DocumentHerman Miller, Inc. Announces NASDAQ Ticker Symbol Change from “MLHR” to “MLKN”
Reaching Another Milestone as the New MillerKnoll Company
ZEELAND, MICHIGAN, October 29, 2021 – Herman Miller, Inc., (Nasdaq: MLHR) will change its ticker symbol on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange from “MLHR” to “MLKN” at the open of market trading on Monday, November 1, 2021.
This follows approval of the Company’s name change at the annual shareholder meeting on October 11, 2021. The Company will also officially change its name from Herman Miller, Inc. to MillerKnoll, Inc. on November 1, 2021. The name change follows Herman Miller, Inc.’s acquisition of Knoll, Inc. on July 19, 2021.
“Our new name and stock ticker symbolize the best of both legacy organizations as we move forward as MillerKnoll,” said Andi Owen, CEO of MillerKnoll, Inc. “As one of the most influential design companies in the world, MillerKnoll is uniquely positioned to imagine and create beautiful design solutions that endure and inspire. With our integration process well underway, we are poised to transform our industry and define the next era in modern design.”
About MillerKnoll – MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. MillerKnoll includes Herman Miller and Knoll, plus Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman Leather, Fully, Geiger, HAY, Holly Hunt, KnollTextiles, Maars Living Walls, Maharam, Muuto, naughtone, and Spinneybeck|FilzFelt. MillerKnoll is an unparalleled platform that redefines modern for the 21st century by building a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
Media Relations Contact:
Media Relations (616) 654-5977 or media_relations@hermanmiller.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Antonella Pilo (215) 679-1535 or antonella_pilo@knoll.com
Jeff Stutz (616) 654-8538 or jeff_stutz@hermanmiller.com