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Herman Miller, Inc. Form 8-K




SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report: April 22, 2003

HERMAN MILLER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Michigan
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation) 		001-15141
(Commission
File Number) 		38-0837640
(IRS Employer
Identification no.)
     
855 East Main Avenue
Zeeland, Michigan
(Address of principal executive office) 		  49464
(Zip Code)

(616) 654-3000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)






Item 5.     Other Events.

       a.        Change in Corporate Credit Rating. On April 22, 2003, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that it had lowered its corporate credit ratings on Herman Miller to “BBB” from “BBB+.” The rating service announced that the adjustment reflects significant decreases in revenues and increased business uncertainty in the office furniture industry generally, as well as the industry’s outlook for the balance of 2003.

       b.        Appointment of Officer and New Director. Effective April 22, 2003, the Board appointed Brian Walker as the Company’s President, Chief Operating Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors.

       c.        Appointment of Treasurer. Effective April 22, 2003, the Board of Directors appointed Joseph Nowicki as the Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer of the Company.












SIGNATURE


        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:   April 25, 2003 HERMAN MILLER, INC.
(Registrant)
  By: /s/ Elizabeth A. Nickels
Elizabeth A. Nickels
  Its: Chief Financial Officer