r10q1q2010.htm



UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
   
FORM 10-Q
   
(MARK ONE)
 
   
     / X /   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
For the quarterly period ended April 3, 2010.
   
OR
   
     /    /   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
For the transition period from ____________________ to ____________________
   
Commission File Number: 1-14225
   
HNI Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
Iowa
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
42-0617510
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
   
P. O. Box 1109, 408 East Second Street
Muscatine, Iowa 52761-0071
(Address of principal executive offices)
52761-0071
(Zip Code)
   
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 563/272-7400
   
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES       X                     NO              
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter prior that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).          YES                  NO____
   
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer      X                                                                                               Accelerated filer          
Non-accelerated filer                 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)       Smaller reporting company           
   
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).      YES                  NO      X        
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.
Class
Common Shares, $1 Par Value
Outstanding at April 3, 2010
45,217,413

 
 



 


HNI Corporation and SUBSIDIARIES
   
INDEX
   
PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Page
   
Item 1.    Financial Statements
 
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets April 3, 2010, and January 2, 2010
3
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Three Months Ended April 3, 2010, and April 4, 2009
5
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended April 3, 2010, and April 4, 2009
6
   
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
7
   
Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
17
   
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
22
   
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures
23
   
PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION
   
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings
24
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors
24
   
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
24
   
Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities - None
-
   
Item 5.    Other Information – None
-
   
Item 6.    Exhibits
25
   
SIGNATURES
26
   
EXHIBIT INDEX
27



 


 
PART I.     FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.     Financial Statements

HNI Corporation and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
             
   
Apr. 3,
2010
(Unaudited)
   
Jan. 2,
2010
 
ASSETS
 
(In thousands)
 
             
CURRENT ASSETS
           
  Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 43,041     $ 87,374  
  Short-term investments
    7,972       5,994  
  Receivables
    157,467       163,732  
  Inventories (Note C)
    64,925       65,144  
  Deferred income taxes
    18,508       20,299  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    23,040       17,728  
     Total Current Assets
    314,953       360,271  
                 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, at cost
         
  Land and land improvements
    21,710       21,815  
  Buildings
    264,955       267,596  
  Machinery and equipment
    486,887       490,287  
  Construction in progress
    7,624       8,377  
      781,176       788,075  
  Less accumulated depreciation
    530,286       527,973  
                 
     Net Property, Plant, and Equipment
    250,890       260,102  
                 
GOODWILL
    260,628       261,114  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
    109,224       112,839  
                 
     Total Assets
  $ 935,695     $ 994,326  
                 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 
 
HNI Corporation and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
             
   
Apr. 3,
2010
(Unaudited)
   
Jan. 2,
2010
 
LIABILITIES AND  EQUITY
 
(In thousands, except share and per share value data)
 
             
CURRENT LIABILITIES
           
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 255,614     $ 299,718  
  Note payable and current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
    50,009       39  
  Current maturities of other long-term obligations
    321       385  
    Total Current Liabilities
    305,944       300,142  
                 
LONG-TERM DEBT
    150,000       200,000  
                 
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS
    -       -  
                 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
    48,607       50,332  
                 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
    22,521       24,227  
                 
EQUITY
               
  HNI Corporation shareholders' equity:
               
    Capital Stock:
               
    Preferred, $1 par value, authorized 2,000,000 shares, no shares outstanding
    -       -  
                 
    Common, $1 par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares, outstanding -
               
    April 3, 2010 – 45,217,413 shares;
               
    January 2, 2010 – 45,093,504 shares
    45,217       45,093  
                 
    Additional paid-in capital
    23,918       19,695  
    Retained earnings
    339,539       355,270  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (526 )     (774 )
      Total HNI Corporation shareholders' equity
    408,148       419,284  
                 
  Noncontrolling interest
    475       341  
                 
    Total  Equity
    408,623       419,625  
                 
    Total Liabilities and  Equity
  $ 935,695     $ 994,326  
                 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 
 
HNI Corporation and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
   
Three Months Ended
   
Apr. 3,
2010
   
Apr. 4,
2009
(As Adjusted)
   
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
       
Net sales
  $ 363,506     $ 396,829  
Cost of sales
    244,326       274,183  
  Gross profit
    119,180       122,646  
Selling and administrative expenses
    122,800       133,938  
Restructuring and impairment
    1,834       5,085  
  Operating income (loss)
    (5,454 )     (16,377 )
Interest income
    88       135  
Interest expense
    2,723       3,198  
  Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    (8,089 )     (19,440 )
Income taxes
    (3,947 )     (7,742 )
  Income (loss) from continuing operations, less applicable income taxes
    (4,142 )     (11,698 )
Discontinued operations, less applicable income taxes
     (1,711 )     (161 )
  Net income (loss)
    (5,853 )     (11,859 )
Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    (133 )     (27 )
  Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation
  $ (5,986 )   $ (11,886 )
                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – basic
  $ (0.09 )   $ (0.26 )
Discontinued operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – basic
  $ (0.04 )   $ (0.01 )
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – basic
  $ (0.13 )   $ (0.27 )
Average number of common shares outstanding – basic
    45,166,450       44,612,079  
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – diluted
  $ (0.09 )   $ (0.26 )
Discontinued operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – diluted
  $ (0.04 )   $ (0.01 )
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – diluted
  $ (0.13 )   $ (0.27 )
Average number of common shares outstanding – diluted
    45,166,450       44,612,079  
Cash dividends per common share
  $ 0.215     $ 0.215  
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



 

 
 
HNI Corporation and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
Apr. 3, 2010
   
Apr. 4, 2009
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Net Cash Flows From (To) Operating Activities:
           
  Net income (loss)
  $ (5,853 )   $ (11,859 )
  Noncash items included in net income:
               
    Depreciation and amortization
    16,060       19,240  
    Other postretirement and post employment benefits
    423       462  
    Stock-based compensation
    1,509       709  
    Deferred income taxes
    (68 )     1,712  
    (Gain)/Loss on sale, retirement and impairment of long-lived assets and intangibles
    818       132  
    Stock issued to retirement plan
    5,400       6,565  
    Other – net
    (128 )     (528 )
  Net increase (decrease) in operating assets and liabilities
    (43,121 )     (6,085 )
  Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
    (442 )     (4,719 )
    Net cash flows from (to) operating activities
    (25,402 )     5,629  
                 
Net Cash Flows From (To) Investing Activities:
               
  Capital expenditures
    (4,706 )     (4,026 )
  Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    1,327       299  
  Capitalized software
    (93 )     (590 )
  Purchase of long-term investments
    (2,805 )     (285 )
  Sales or maturities of long-term investments
    900       3,550  
  Other – net
    603       -  
    Net cash flows from (to) investing activities
    (4,774 )     (1,052 )
                 
Net Cash Flows From (To) Financing Activities:
               
  Proceeds from sales of HNI Corporation common stock
    608       -  
  Purchase of HNI Corporation common stock
    (3,291 )     -  
  Proceeds from long-term debt
    -       60,000  
  Payments of note and long-term debt and other financing
    (1,729 )     (72,336 )
  Dividends paid
    (9,745 )     (9,649 )
    Net cash flows from (to) financing activities
    (14,157 )     (21,985 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (44,333 )     (17,408 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    87,374       39,538  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 43,041     $ 22,130  
   
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 

 

 

HNI Corporation and SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
April 3, 2010

Note A.  Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  The January 2, 2010 consolidated balance sheet included in this Form 10-Q was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the three-month period ended April 3, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending January 1, 2011.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in HNI Corporation's (the "Corporation") Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2010.


Note B. Stock-Based Compensation

The Corporation measures stock-based compensation expense at grant date, based on the fair value of the award and recognizes expense over the employee requisite service period.  For the three months ended April 3, 2010, and April 4, 2009, the Corporation recognized $1.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense for the cost of stock options and time-based restricted stock units issued under the HNI Corporation 2007 Stock-Based Compensation Plan and shares issued under the HNI Corporation 2002 Members' Stock Purchase Plan.

At April 3, 2010, there was $13.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock-based compensation awards, which the Corporation expects to recognize over a weighted-average remaining requisite service period of 1.5 years.


Note C.  Inventories

The Corporation values its inventory at the lower of cost or market with approximately 80% valued by the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method.

 
(In thousands)
 
Apr. 3, 2010
(Unaudited)
   
Jan. 2, 2010
 
Finished products
  $ 46,549     $ 48,198  
Materials and work in process
    41,752       40,322  
LIFO allowance
    (23,376 )     (23,376 )
    $ 64,925     $ 65,144  
 
 


 

 


Note D.  Comprehensive Income and Shareholders' Equity

The following table reconciles net income to comprehensive income attributable to HNI Corporation:
   
Three Months Ended
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Apr. 3,
2010
   
Apr. 4,
2009
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (5,853 )   $ (11,859 )
                 
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax as applicable:
               
  Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (4 )     (91 )
  Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities
    -       (133 )
  Change in pension and postretirement liability
    79       79  
  Change in derivative financial instruments
    173       (12 )
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (5,605 )   $ (12,016 )
Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (133 )     (27 )
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation
  $ (5,738 )   $ (12,043 )

The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss and the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax as applicable for the three months ended April 3, 2010:
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
   
 
Pension Postretirement Liability
   
 
Derivative Financial Instruments
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Balance at January 2, 2010
  $ 3,526     $ (2,710 )   $ (1,590 )   $ (774 )
Year-to date change
    (4 )     79       173       248  
Balance at April 3, 2010
  $ 3,522     $ (2,631 )   $ (1,417 )   $ (526 )


During the three months ended April 3, 2010, the Corporation repurchased 135,000 shares of its common stock at a cost of approximately $3.3 million.  As of April 3, 2010, $160.3 million of the Corporation's Board of Directors' current repurchase authorization remained unspent.







 
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Note E.  Earnings Per Share

The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS"):

   
Three Months Ended
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Apr. 3,
2010
   
Apr. 4,
2009
 
Numerators:
           
Numerator for both basic and diluted EPS attributable to Parent Company net income (loss)
  $ (5,986 )   $ (11,886 )
Denominators:
               
Denominator for basic EPS weighted-average common shares outstanding
    45,166       44,612  
Potentially dilutive shares from stock-based compensation plans
    -       -  
Denominator for diluted EPS
    45,166       44,612  
Earnings per share – basic
  $ (0.13 )   $ (0.27 )
Earnings per share – diluted
  $ (0.13 )   $ (0.27 )

None of the outstanding stock options or restricted stock units were included in the computation of diluted EPS at April 3, 2010 and April 4, 2009, as all would be anti-dilutive due to the current period loss.


Note F.  Restructuring Reserve and Plant Closures

As a result of challenging market conditions and the Corporation's ongoing business simplification and cost reduction strategies, management made the decision to close an office furniture manufacturing facility located in Salisbury, North Carolina and consolidate production into existing office furniture manufacturing facilities.  In connection with the closure of the Salisbury location, the Corporation recorded $1.6 million of charges during the quarter ended April 3, 2010 which included $1.3 million of severance costs for approximately 125 members and $0.3 million of accelerated depreciation recorded in cost of sales.  The closure and consolidation will be substantially completed by the end of 2010.  In connection with other office furniture plant closures announced in 2009, the Corporation recorded $0.7 million of charges during the quarter ended April 3, 2010 which included $0.3 million of accelerated depreciation recorded in cost of sales and $0.4 million of other costs which were recorded as restructuring costs.

The Corporation's hearth products segment recorded $0.1 million of restructuring costs in the first quarter related to the consolidation of production and shutdown of distribution centers announced in 2009.

The following is a summary of changes in restructuring accruals during the three months ended April 3, 2010.  This summary does not include accelerated depreciation as this item was not accounted for through the restructuring accrual on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets but is included as a component of "Restructuring and Impairment" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.


 

 


 
(In thousands)
 
Severance
   
Facility Exit Costs & Other
   
Total
 
Balance as of January 2, 2010
  $ 4,389     $ 1,569     $ 5,958  
Restructuring charges
    1,286       548       1,834  
Cash payments
    (1,699 )     (877 )     (2,576 )
Balance as of April 3, 2010
  $ 3,976     $ 1,240     $ 5,216  


Note G.  Discontinued Operations

During the quarter ended April 3, 2010, the Corporation committed to a plan to sell a small non-core business of its office furniture segment.  The Corporation also sold a small non-core component of its hearth product segment during the first quarter.  Revenues and expenses associated with these business operations are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

During the quarter ended April 3, 2010, the Corporation recorded a pre-tax charge of approximately $1.0 million to reduce the assets of the office furniture business to fair market value.  The charge was principally due to the write-down of intangibles not deductible for tax purposes.  A pre-tax loss of $0.4 million was recorded at the time of sale of the hearth products component referred to above.

Summarized financial information for discounted operations is as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
 
(in thousands)
 
Apr. 3, 2010
   
Apr. 4, 2009
 
Discontinued operations:
           
  Operating loss before tax
  $ (1,291 )   $ (230 )
  Benefit for income tax
    (471 )     (69 )
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax
    (820 )     (161 )
Impairment loss and loss on sale of discontinued operations:
               
Impairment loss and loss on sale of discontinued operations before tax
    (1,403 )     -  
Benefit for income tax
    (512 )     -  
Net impairment loss and loss on sale of discontinued operations
    (891 )     -  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit
  $ (1,711 )   $ (161 )









 
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Assets to be disposed of as of April 3, 2010 are recorded as follows:

(in thousands)
 
Apr. 3, 2010
 
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
     
  Receivables
  $ 3,062  
  Prepaid expenses
    105  
      3,167  
Other Assets
       
  Property and equipment
    389  
  Intangible assets
    1,595  
      1,983  
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
       
  Accounts Payable
    514  
  Accrued Expenses
    492  
      1,006  
  Total net assets held for sale
  $ 4,144  


Note H. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The table below summarizes amortizable definite-lived intangible assets as of April 3, 2010 and January 2, 2010, which are reflected in the "Other Assets" line item in the Corporation's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:

(In thousands)
 
Apr. 3, 2010
   
Jan. 2, 2010
 
Patents
  $ 19,325     $ 19,325  
Customer relationships and other
    108,463       115,451  
Less:  accumulated amortization
    65,742       68,004  
    $ 62,046     $ 66,772  

Aggregate amortization expense for the three months ended April 3, 2010 and April 4, 2009 was $3.0 million and $2.3 million, respectively.  Based on the current amount of intangible assets subject to amortization, the estimated amortization expense for each of the following five fiscal years is as follows:

(In millions)
 
2010
   
2011
   
2012
   
2013
   
2014
 
Amortization Expense
  $ 8.3     $ 6.4     $ 5.8     $ 5.3     $ 4.7  

As events such as potential acquisitions, dispositions or impairments occur in the future, these amounts may change.

The Corporation also owns trademarks and trade names with a net carrying amount of $41.0 million.  The trademarks are deemed to have indefinite useful lives because they are expected to generate cash flows indefinitely.






 
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The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill since January 2, 2010, are as follows by reporting segment:

 
(In thousands)
 
Office
Furniture
   
Hearth
Products
   
Total
 
Balance as of January 2, 2010
                 
Goodwill
  $ 123,948     $ 166,525     $ 290,473  
Accumulated impairment losses
    (29,359 )     -       (29,359 )
      94,589       166,525       261,114  
Goodwill acquired during the quarter
    -       -       -  
Impairment losses
    -       -       -  
Goodwill related to the sale of business units
    -       (486 )     (486 )
Balance as of April 3, 2010
                       
Goodwill
    123,948       166,039       289,987  
Accumulated impairment losses
    (29,359 )     -       (29,359 )
    $ 94,589     $ 166,039     $ 260,628  

The Corporation evaluates its goodwill for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter, or whenever indicators of impairment exist.  The Corporation estimates the fair value of its reporting units using various valuation techniques, with the primary technique being a discounted cash flow method.  This method employs assumptions that are market participant based.  The decrease in the hearth products segment related to the sale of a non-core component during the quarter.


Note I.  Product Warranties

The Corporation issues certain warranty policies on its office furniture and hearth products that provide for repair or replacement of any covered product or component that fails during normal use because of a defect in design or workmanship.

A warranty reserve is determined by recording a specific reserve for known warranty issues and an additional reserve for unknown claims that are expected to be incurred based on historical claims experience.  Actual claims incurred could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to the reserve.  Activity associated with warranty obligations was as follows during the periods noted:

   
Three Months Ended
 
(In thousands)
 
Apr. 3, 2010
   
Apr. 4, 2009
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 12,684     $ 13,948  
Accruals for warranties issued during period
    4,107       4,039  
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties
    749       (180 )
Settlements made during the period
    (4,644 )     (4,092 )
Balance at end of period
  $ 12,896     $ 13,715  





 
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Note J.  Postretirement Health Care

The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit cost included in the Corporation's income statement for:

   
Three Months Ended
 
(In thousands)
 
Apr. 3, 2010
   
Apr. 4, 2009
 
Service cost
  $ 90     $ 97  
Interest cost
    210       240  
Amortization of transition obligation
    127       127  
Amortization of (gain)/loss
    (4 )     (2 )
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 423     $ 462  

 
Note K.  Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes in the first quarter of 2010 reflects an actual effective tax rate of 45.2 percent, compared to a discrete period effective tax rate of 39.7 percent for the first quarter 2009.  The first quarter 2010 effective tax rate was impacted by a discrete benefit associated with an adjustment of deferred tax assets.  The 2010 estimated annual effective tax rate including discontinued operations is expected to be 36 percent, slightly higher than the U.S. tax rate of 35 percent, primarily due to increased profitability and the lack of U.S. research and development tax credits which have not been extended past 2009.  A discrete calculation was used to report the 2009 first quarter tax provision rather than an estimated annual tax rate as uncertainty in the full year outlook produced significant variability and made it difficult to reasonably estimate the 2009 annual effective tax rate.


Note L.  Derivative Financial Instruments

The Corporation uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to adverse fluctuations in interest rates.  On the date a derivative is entered into, the Corporation designates the derivative as (i) a fair value hedge, (ii) a cash flow hedge, (iii) a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, or (iv) a risk management instrument not eligible for hedge accounting.  The Corporation recognizes all derivatives on its consolidated balance sheet at fair value.

In June 2008, the Corporation entered into an interest rate swap agreement, designated as a cash flow hedge, for purposes of managing its benchmark interest rate fluctuation risk.  Under the interest rate swap agreement, the Corporation pays a fixed rate of interest and receives a variable rate of interest equal to the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) as determined on the last day of each monthly settlement period on an aggregated notional principal amount of $50 million.  The net amount paid or received upon monthly settlements is recorded as an adjustment to interest expense, while the change in fair value is recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the equity section of the Corporation's consolidated balance sheet.  The interest rate swap agreement matures on May 27, 2011.

The aggregate fair market value of the interest rate swap as of April 3, 2010 was a liability of $2.3 million, of which $2.0 million is included in current liabilities and $0.3 million is included in long-term liabilities in the Corporation's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of April 3, 2010.  For the three month period ended April 3, 2010, the Corporation recorded a 

 
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deferred net loss of $249,000 in other comprehensive income and reclassified $527,000 from other comprehensive income to current period earnings as interest expense in the consolidated statement of income.  As of April 3, 2010, $1,246,500 of deferred net losses, net of tax, included in equity ("Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet) related to this interest rate swap, are expected to be reclassified to current earnings ("Interest expense" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income) over the next twelve months.


Note M.  Fair Value Measurements

For recognition purposes, on a recurring basis the Corporation is required to measure at fair value its investment in target funds.  The target funds are reported as both current and noncurrent assets based on the portion that is anticipated to be used for current operations.  When available the Corporation uses quoted market prices to determine fair value and classify such measurements within Level 1.  In some cases where market prices are not available, the Corporation makes use of observable market-based inputs to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2.

Assets measured at fair value during the three months ended April 3, 2010 were as follows:
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Fair value as of measurement date
   
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant other observable inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
 
Investment in target funds
  $ 7,717     $ -     $ 7,717     $ -  
Derivative financial instrument
  $ (2,270 )   $ -     $ (2,270 )   $ -  


Assets measured at fair value for the year ended January 2, 2010 were as follows:
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Fair value as of measurement date
   
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant other observable inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
 
Investment in target funds
  $ 5,744     $ -     $ 5,744     $ -  
Derivative financial instrument
  $ (2,548 )   $ -     $ (2,548 )   $ -  

In addition to the methods and assumptions the Corporation uses to record the fair value of financial instruments as discussed in the section above, it uses the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of its financial instruments.

Cash and cash equivalents
The carrying amount approximated fair value.


 
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Long-term debt (including current portion)
The carrying value of the Corporation's outstanding variable-rate, long-term debt obligations at April 3, 2010 and January 2, 2010, the end of the Corporation's 2009 fiscal year, approximates the fair value.  The fair value of the Corporation's outstanding fixed-rate, long-term debt obligations is estimated to be $150 million at April 3, 2010 and $151 million at January 2, 2010, compared to the carrying value of $150 million.


Note N.  Commitments and Contingencies

The Corporation utilizes letters of credit in the amount of $18.4 million to back certain financing instruments, insurance policies and payment obligations.  The letters of credit reflect fair value as a condition of their underlying purpose and are subject to competitively determined fees.

The Corporation has contingent liabilities which have arisen in the ordinary course of its business, including pending litigation, environmental remediation, taxes, and other claims.  It is the Corporation's opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, that liabilities, if any, resulting from these matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition, although such matters could have a material effect on the Corporation's quarterly or annual operating results and cash flows when resolved in a future period.


Note O.  New Accounting Standards

There were no new accounting standards issued during the quarter that the Corporation expects to have a material impact on the financial statements.


Note P.  Business Segment Information

Management views the Corporation as operating in two business segments: office furniture and hearth products with the former being the principal business segment.

The office furniture segment manufactures and markets a broad line of metal and wood commercial and home office furniture which includes storage products, desks, credenzas, chairs, tables, bookcases, freestanding office partitions and panel systems and other related products.  The hearth products segment manufactures and markets a broad line of manufactured gas, electric, wood and biomass burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings and accessories, principally for the home.

For purposes of segment reporting, intercompany sales transfers between segments are not material and operating profit is income before income taxes exclusive of certain unallocated corporate expenses.  These unallocated corporate expenses include the net cost of the Corporation's corporate operations, interest income and interest expense.  The increase in unallocated corporate expenses during the quarter ended April 3, 2010, compared to the same quarter in the prior year is due primarily to increased group medical costs.  Management views interest income and expense as corporate financing costs rather than a business segment cost.  In addition, management applies one effective tax rate to its consolidated income before income taxes so income taxes are not reported or viewed internally on a segment basis.

 
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The Corporation's primary market and capital investments are concentrated in the United States.

Reportable segment data reconciled to the consolidated financial statements for the three month periods ended April 3, 2010, and April 4, 2009, is as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
 
(In thousands)
 
Apr. 3, 2010
   
Apr. 4, 2009
 
Net Sales:
           
  Office Furniture
  $ 300,032     $ 330,800  
  Hearth Products
    63,474       66,029  
    $ 363,506     $ 396,829  
                 
Operating Profit (Loss):
               
  Office furniture
               
    Operations before restructuring charges
  $ 7,980     $ 3,652  
    Restructuring and impairment charges
    (1,733 )     (2,989 )
      Office furniture – net
    6,247       663  
  Hearth products
               
    Operations before restructuring charges
    (2,805 )     (9,237 )
    Restructuring and impairment charges
    (101 )     (2,096 )
      Hearth products – net
    (2,906 )     (11,333 )
    Total operating profit
    3,341       (10,670 )
  Unallocated corporate expense
    (11,430 )     (8,770 )
    Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ (8,089 )   $ (19,440 )
                 
Depreciation & Amortization Expense:
               
  Office furniture
  $ 11,641     $ 13,165  
  Hearth products
    3,779       5,014  
  General corporate
    640       1,061  
    $ 16,060     $ 19,240  
                 
Capital Expenditures:
               
  Office furniture
  $ 3,561     $ 2,910  
  Hearth products
    442       1,469  
  General corporate
    796       237  
    $ 4,799     $ 4,616  
                 
   
As of
Apr. 3, 2010
   
As of
Apr. 4, 2009
 
Identifiable Assets:
               
  Office furniture
  $ 565,226     $ 659,776  
  Hearth products
    284,881       321,115  
  General corporate
    85,588       97,043  
    $ 935,695     $ 1,077,934  







 
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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

The Corporation has two reportable segments:  office furniture and hearth products.  The Corporation is the second largest office furniture manufacturer in the world and the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of gas- and wood-burning fireplaces.  The Corporation utilizes its split and focus, decentralized business model to deliver value to its customers with its various brands and selling models.  The Corporation is focused on growing its existing businesses while seeking out and developing new opportunities for growth.

Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 decreased 8.4 percent to $363.5 million when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2009.  The decrease was driven by declines in both segments.  Gross margins for the quarter increased from prior year levels due to lower material costs and cost reduction initiatives partially offset by lower volume and decreased price realization.  Selling and administrative expenses decreased due to cost control initiatives, lower volume related costs, improved distribution efficiencies and lower restructuring and transition costs.

The Corporation continues to take actions to reset its cost structure due to challenging market conditions and pursuant to its ongoing business simplification and cost reduction strategies.  The Corporation announced the decision to close an office furniture manufacturing facility and recorded $2.8 million of restructuring and transition costs in the first quarter in connection with this closure as well as office furniture plant closures announced in 2009 net of a non-operating gain on the sale of one of the facilities.  In addition the Corporation recorded $0.2 million of restructuring and transition costs in its hearth products segment related to the consolidation of production and closure of distribution centers announced in 2009.

The Corporation made a decision to sell a non-core business of the office furniture segment and sold a non-core component of the hearth products segment during the first quarter of 2010.  Revenues and expenses associated with these business operations are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of the financial statements requires the Corporation to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  The Corporation continually evaluates its accounting policies and estimates.  The Corporation bases its estimates on historical experience and on a variety of other assumptions believed by management to be reasonable in order to make judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.  A summary of the more significant accounting policies that require the use of estimates and judgments in preparing the financial statements is provided in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2010.  During the first three months of fiscal 2010, there were no material changes in the accounting policies and assumptions previously disclosed.



 
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New Accounting Standards

There were no new accounting standards issued during the quarter that the Corporation expects to have a material impact on the financial statements.

Results of Operations

The following table presents certain key highlights from the results of operations for the periods indicated:

   
Three Months Ended
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Apr. 3,
2010
   
Apr. 4,
2009
   
Percent
Change
 
Net sales
  $ 363,506     $ 396,829       -8.4 %
Cost of sales
    244,326       274,183       -10.9  
Gross profit
    119,180       122,646       -2.8  
Selling & administrative expenses
    122,800       133,938       -8.3  
Restructuring & impairment charges
    1,834       5,085       -63.9  
Operating income (loss)
    (5,454 )     (16,377 )     66.7  
Interest expense, net
    2,635       3,063       -14.0  
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    (8,089 )     (19,440 )     58.4  
Income taxes
    (3,947 )     (7,742 )     -49.0  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (4,142 )     (11,698 )     64.6  

Consolidated net sales for the first quarter decreased 8.4 percent or $33.3 million compared to the same quarter last year.  The decrease occurred in both the office furniture and hearth products segments.

Gross margin for the first quarter increased to 32.8 percent compared to 30.9 percent for the same quarter last year.  The improvement in gross margin was driven by cost reduction initiatives and lower material costs offset partially by decreased volume and price realization and higher restructuring and transition costs.  First quarter 2010 included $1.5 million of accelerated depreciation and transition costs related to the closure and consolidation of office furniture manufacturing facilities and hearth consolidation.

As a result of challenging market conditions and the Corporation's ongoing business simplification and cost reduction strategies, management made the decision to close an office furniture manufacturing facility located in Salisbury, North Carolina and consolidate production into existing office furniture manufacturing facilities.  In connection with the closure of the Salisbury location the Corporation recorded $1.6 million of charges during the quarter ended April 3, 2010 which included $1.3 million of severance costs for approximately 125 members and $0.3 million of accelerated depreciation recorded in cost of sales.  The closure and consolidation will be substantially completed by the end of 2010.  In connection with other office furniture plant closures announced in 2009, the Corporation recorded $1.5 million of restructuring and transition charges during the first quarter which included $0.3 million of accelerated depreciation and $0.8 million of other transition costs recorded in cost of sales and $0.4 million of other costs which were recorded as restructuring costs.  The Corporation recorded a gain of $0.5 million on the sale of one of the closed office furniture manufacturing facilities during the first quarter.  The Corporation's hearth products segment recorded $0.2 million of charges during the first quarter related to the consolidation of production and shutdown of distribution centers announced in 2009.  These charges included

 
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$0.1 million of transition costs recorded in cost of sales and $0.1 million of other costs which were recorded as restructuring costs.  The Corporation anticipates additional restructuring and transition costs of approximately $5.9 million related to the various closures over the remainder of 2010.

Total selling and administrative expenses, including restructuring charges, as a percent of sales decreased to 34.3 percent compared to 35.0 percent for the same quarter last year.  Actual selling and administrative expenses decreased $14.4 million as a result of cost control initiatives, lower volume related expenses, improved distribution efficiencies and lower restructuring and transition costs.  First quarter 2009 included $5.1 million of restructuring charges associated with a plant consolidation.

The Corporation experienced a net loss from continuing operations of ($4.1) million or ($0.09) per diluted share in the first quarter of 2010 compared to a net loss of ($11.7) million or ($0.26) per diluted share in the first quarter of 2009.  Net interest expense decreased $0.4 million during the quarter due to lower borrowing.

The provision for income taxes in the first quarter of 2010 reflects an actual effective tax rate of 45.2 percent, compared to a discrete period effective tax rate of 39.7 percent for the first quarter of 2009.  The first quarter 2010 effective tax rate was impacted by a discrete benefit associated with an adjustment of deferred tax assets.  The 2010 estimated annual effective tax rate including discontinued operations is expected to be 36 percent, slightly higher than the U.S. tax rate of 35 percent, primarily due to increased profitability and the lack of U.S. research and development tax credits which have not been extended past 2009.  A discrete calculation was used to report the 2009 first quarter tax provision rather than an estimated annual tax rate as uncertainty in the full year outlook produced significant variability and made it difficult to reasonably estimate the 2009 annual effective tax rate.

The Corporation made a decision to sell a small, non-core business of the office furniture segment during the first quarter of 2010.  A pre-tax charge of $1.0 million was recorded to reduce the assets held for sale to fair market value.  In addition, the Corporation sold a small non-core component of its hearth products segment during the quarter.  A pre-tax charge of $0.4 million was recorded at the time of the sale.  Revenues and expenses associated with these business operations are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the financial statements.

 Office Furniture

First quarter 2010 sales for the office furniture segment decreased 9.3 percent or $30.8 million to $300.0 million from $330.8 million for the same quarter last year driven by declines in all channels of the office furniture industry.  Operating profit prior to unallocated corporate expenses increased $5.6 million to $6.2 million as a result of lower material costs, improved distribution efficiencies, cost reduction initiatives and a $0.5 million gain on the sale of a facility.  These were partially offset by lower volume and decreased price realization.  First quarter 2010 included $3.1 million of restructuring and transition costs including accelerated depreciation compared to $3.0 million of restructuring costs in first quarter 2009.





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Hearth Products

First quarter 2010 net sales for the hearth products segment decreased 3.9 percent or $2.6 million to $63.5 million from $66.0 million for the same quarter last year driven by a decline in the remodel-retrofit channel partially offset by an increase in the new construction channel.  Operating profit prior to unallocated corporate expenses increased $8.4 million to a $2.9 million loss due to cost reduction initiatives and lower material and restructuring costs partially offset by lower volume and decreased price realization.  First quarter 2010 included $0.2 million of restructuring and transition costs compared to $2.1 million of restructuring costs in first quarter 2009.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow – Operating Activities
Operating activities used $25.4 million of cash in the first quarter 2010 compared to generating $5.6 million of cash in the first quarter 2009.  Working capital performance resulted in a $43.1 million use of cash in the current fiscal year compared to $6.1 million use of cash in the prior year.  Working capital performance in the first quarter of 2009 was positively impacted by reductions in accounts receivable due to a significant decrease in revenue.  The Corporation's first quarter is historically the lowest quarter for operating cash flow due to seasonal business patterns and funding requirements.  Cash flow from operating activities is expected to be positive for the year.

Cash Flow – Investing Activities
Capital expenditures including capitalized software for the first three months of fiscal 2010 were $4.8 million compared to $4.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2009 and were primarily for tooling and equipment for new products.  For the full year 2010, capital expenditures are expected to be $25 to $30 million primarily focused on new product development and related tooling.

Cash Flow – Financing Activities
During the first three months of fiscal 2010, net borrowings under the Corporation's revolving credit facility remained at $50 million.  As of April 3, 2010, it is classified as short-term as the revolver expires in January of 2011.  The Corporation is currently exploring its financing options and plans to have a new credit facility in place by the end of the Corporation's second fiscal quarter.

The credit agreement governing the Corporation's revolving credit facility contains a number of covenants, including covenants requiring maintenance of the following financial ratios as of the end of any fiscal quarter:
·  
a consolidated interest coverage ratio of not less than 4.0 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of (a) consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the credit agreement) for the last four fiscal quarters to (b) the sum of consolidated interest charges; and
·  
a consolidated leverage ratio of not greater than 3.0 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of (a) the quarter-end consolidated funded indebtedness (as defined in the credit agreement) to (b) consolidated EBITDA for the last four fiscal quarters.

The note purchase agreement pertaining to the Corporation's Senior Notes also contains a number of covenants, including a covenant requiring maintenance of consolidated debt to consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the note purchase agreement) of not greater than 3.5 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of (a) the quarter-end consolidated funded indebtedness (as defined in the note purchase agreement) to (b) consolidated EBITDA for the last four fiscal quarters.

 
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The revolving credit facility and Senior Notes are the primary sources of committed funding from which the Corporation finances its planned capital expenditures, strategic initiatives, such as repurchases of common stock and certain working capital needs.  Non-compliance with the various financial covenant ratios could prevent the Corporation from being able to access further borrowings under the revolving credit facility, require immediate repayment of all amounts outstanding with respect to the revolving credit facility and Senior Notes and/or increase the cost of borrowing.

The most restrictive of the financial covenants is the consolidated leverage ratio requirement of 3.0 to 1.0 included in the credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility.  Under that credit agreement, adjusted EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income before interest expense, income taxes and depreciation and amortization of intangibles, as well as non-cash, nonrecurring charges and all non-cash items increasing net income.  At April 3, 2010, the Corporation was well below this ratio and was in compliance with all of the covenants and other restrictions in the credit agreements and note purchase agreement.  The Corporation currently expects to remain in compliance over the next twelve months.

The Corporation's Board of Directors (the "Board") declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.215 per share on the Corporation's common stock on February 17, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2010.  It was paid on March 8, 2010.

During the three months ended April 3, 2010, the Corporation repurchased 135,000 shares of common stock at a cost of approximately $3.3 million, or an average price of $24.38 per share.  For the three months ended April 4, 2009, the Corporation did not repurchase any shares of common stock.  As of April 3, 2010, approximately $160.3 million of the Board's current repurchase authorization remained unspent.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Corporation does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on the Corporation's financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Contractual Obligations

Contractual obligations associated with ongoing business and financing activities will result in cash payments in future periods.  A table summarizing the amounts and estimated timing of these future cash payments was provided in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2010.  During the first three months of fiscal 2010 there were no material changes outside the ordinary course of business in the Corporation's contractual obligations or the estimated timing of the future cash payments.

Commitments and Contingencies

The Corporation is involved in various kinds of disputes and legal proceedings that have arisen in the ordinary course of its business, including pending litigation, environmental remediation, taxes and other claims.  It is the Corporation's opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, that liabilities, if any, resulting from these matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition, although such matters could have a material effect on the Corporation's quarterly or annual operating results and cash

 
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flows when resolved in a future period.

Looking Ahead

Management is encouraged by recent trends in both the hearth and office furniture markets.  Management believes the actions it has taken during the recent downturn to reset its cost structure and invest in selling and growth initiatives has positioned the Corporation to benefit as its markets improve.

The Corporation continues to focus on creating long-term shareholder value by growing its businesses through investment in building brands, product solutions and selling models, enhancing its strong member-owner culture and remaining focused on its long-standing continuous improvement programs to build best total cost and a lean enterprise.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this report that are not strictly historical, including statements as to plans, outlook, objectives and future financial performance, are "forward-looking" statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words, such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "confident," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "hope," "intend," "likely," "may," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, which may cause the Corporation's actual results in the future to differ materially from expected results.  These risks include, without limitation:  the Corporation's ability to realize financial benefits from its (a) price increases, (b) cost containment and business simplification initiatives for the entire Corporation, (c) investments in strategic acquisitions, new products and brand building, (d) investments in distribution and rapid continuous improvement, (e) ability to maintain its effective tax rate, (f) repurchases of common stock, and (g) consolidation and logistical realignment initiatives; uncertainty related to the availability of cash and credit, and the terms and interest rates on which credit would be available, to fund operations and future growth; lower than expected demand for the Corporation's products due to uncertain political and economic conditions, including the recent credit crisis, slow or negative growth rates in global and domestic economies and the protracted decline in the housing market; lower industry growth than expected; major disruptions at our key facilities or in the supply of any key raw materials, components or finished goods; uncertainty related to disruptions of business by terrorism, military action, epidemic, acts of God or other Force Majeure events; competitive pricing pressure from foreign and domestic competitors; higher than expected costs and lower than expected supplies of materials (including steel and petroleum based materials); higher than expected costs for energy and fuel; changes in the mix of products sold and of customers purchasing; relationships with distribution channel partners, including the financial viability of distributors and dealers; restrictions imposed by the terms of the Corporation's revolving credit facility and note purchase agreement; currency fluctuations and other factors described in the Corporation's annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.  The Corporation undertakes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.


 
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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As of April 3, 2010, there were no material changes to the financial market risks that affect the quantitative and qualitative disclosures presented in Item 7A of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2010.


Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in the reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the Corporation carried out an evaluation of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(e) and 15d – 15(e).   As of April 3, 2010, and, based on this evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded these disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Furthermore, there have been no changes in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II.     OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

There are no new legal proceedings or material developments to report other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business.


Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the "Risk Factors" section of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2010.


Item 2.      Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Directors and members (i.e., employees) of the Corporation receive common stock equivalents pursuant to the HNI Corporation Executive Deferred Compensation Plan and the HNI Corporation Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, respectively (collectively, the "Deferred Plans").  Common stock equivalents are hypothetical shares of common stock having a value on any given date equal to the value of a share of common stock.  Common stock equivalents earn dividend equivalents that are converted into additional common stock equivalents but carry no voting rights or other rights afforded to a holder of common stock.  The common stock equivalents credited to members and directors under the Deferred Plans are exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 as private offerings made only to directors and members of the Corporation in accordance with the provisions of the Deferred Plans.

Under the Deferred Plans, each director or member participating in the Deferred Plans, may elect to defer the receipt of all or any portion of the compensation paid to such director or member by the Corporation to a cash or stock sub-account.  All deferred payments to the stock sub-account are held in the form of common stock equivalents.  Payments out of the deferred stock sub-accounts are made in the form of common stock of the Corporation (and cash as to any fractional common stock equivalent).  In the first quarter of 2010, the directors and members, as a group, were credited with 5,294 common stock equivalents under the Deferred Plans.  The value of each common stock equivalent, when credited, ranged from $23.77 to $26.63.














 
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities:

The following is a summary of share repurchase activity during the quarter ended April 3, 2010.
 
 
(1)  No shares were purchased outside of a publicly announced plan or program.
 
 
 
 
 
Period
 
 
(a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased (1)
   
 
(b) Average Price Paid per Share or Unit
   
(c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
   
(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
 
1/03/10 – 1/30/10
    -     $ -       -     $ 163,612,128  
1/31/10 – 2/27/10
    -     $ -       -     $ 163,612,128  
2/28/10 – 4/03/10
    135,000     $ 24.38       135,000     $ 160,320,828  
Total
    135,000               135,000          
(1)  No shares were purchased outside of a publicly announced plan or program.

The Corporation repurchases shares under previously announced plans authorized by the Board as follows:
·  
Plan announced November 9, 2007, providing share repurchase authorization of $200,000,000 with no specific expiration date.
·  
No repurchase plans expired or were terminated during the first quarter of fiscal 2010, nor do any plans exist under which the Corporation does not intend to make further purchases.


Item 6.     Exhibits

See Exhibit Index.













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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
  HNI Corporation  
       
Date:  May 5, 2010
By:
/s/ Kurt A. Tjaden  
    Name:  Kurt A. Tjaden  
    Title  :  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  
       

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
(10.1)
Form of HNI Corporation 2007 Stock-Based Compensation Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement*+
 
(10.2)
HNI Corporation 2007 Stock-Based Compensation Plan, as amended and restated, incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Registrant's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed March 26, 2010*
 
(10.3)
HNI Corporation Annual Incentive Plan (f/k/a HNI Corporation Executive Bonus Plan), as amended and restated, incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Registrant's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed March 26, 2010*
 
(10.4)
HNI Corporation Long-Term Performance Plan, as amended and restated, incorporated by reference to Appendix C to the Registrant's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed March 26, 2010*
 
(10.5)
HNI Corporation Supplemental Income Plan (f/k/a HNI Corporation ERISA Supplemental Retirement Plan), as amended and restated, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 22, 2010*
 
(31.1)
Certification of the CEO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
(31.2)
Certification of the CFO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
(32.1)
Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

*Indicates management contract or compensatory plan.
+ Filed herewith.
 
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