8-K 1 hmi8k_011719.htm 8-K Document


UNITED STATES 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: January 16, 2019
(Date of earliest event reported)
HERMAN MILLER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
incorporation)
001-15141
(Commission File No.)
38-0837640 
(IRS Employer
Identification no.)
 
 
 
855 East Main Avenue
Zeeland, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
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)
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Item 8.01.
Other Events

On January 16, 2019, the Board of Directors of Herman Miller, Inc. approved an amendment to the Company's stock repurchase plan authorizing an additional $250 million to fund share repurchases. This is in addition to $24.7 million remaining from the previous authorization as of the quarter ended December 1, 2018.







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.

Dated:
January 17, 2019
HERMAN MILLER, INC.
 
 
 
 (Registrant)
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Kevin J. Veltman
 Kevin J. Veltman
 
 
 
 
Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer (Duly Authorized Signatory for Registrant)