-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, GKjgiJfP8jdUVc9gwHTOJF1yIan2cfz+O4xzplUvMChXMMHLHBRQI+wdQ8P7Z5sE RlVwA1udMprP+KyrxHsk1A== 0000950131-02-003458.txt : 20020909 0000950131-02-003458.hdr.sgml : 20020909 20020906175238 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950131-02-003458 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020909 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events FILED AS OF DATE: 20020909 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STEELCASE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001050825 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OFFICE FURNITURE (NO WOOD) [2522] IRS NUMBER: 380819050 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13873 FILM NUMBER: 02758990 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 901 44TH ST CITY: GRAND RAPIDS STATE: MI ZIP: 49508 BUSINESS PHONE: 6162472710 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 901 44TH ST CITY: GRAND RAPIDS STATE: MI ZIP: 49508 8-K 1 d8k.txt FORM 8-K ================================================================================ 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 September 9, 2002 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) Commission File Number 1-13873 ---------------------- STEELCASE INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Michigan 38-0819050 (State of incorporation) (IRS employer identification number) 901 44th Street, 49508 Grand Rapids, Michigan (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) (616) 247-2710 (Registrant's telephone number) ---------------------- ================================================================================ ITEM 5. Other Events On September 9, 2002, Steelcase Inc. announced that it has named Frank Merlotti Jr. as President of Steelcase North America. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in its entirety. 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. STEELCASE INC. Date: September 9, 2002 /S/ JAMES P. KEANE ---------------------------------- James P. Keane Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) EX-99 3 dex99.txt PRESS RELEASE DATED 9-9-02 NEWS R E L E A S E Contact: Ted Birkhahn RELEASE ON: 212.931.6119 SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 tedb@peppercom.com STEELCASE NAMES FRANK MERLOTTI JR. AS PRESIDENT OF STEELCASE NORTH AMERICA - Merlotti Will Fill Vacant Position and be Responsible for Advancing Strategy for Steelcase's North American Business - Grand Rapids, MI - September 9, 2002 - Steelcase Inc. (NYSE: SCS), an international work effectiveness company whose offerings enhance the quality of people's lives in work environments, today announced the appointment of Frank Merlotti Jr. to the position of president of Steelcase North America. Leveraging years of industry expertise and significant sales and manufacturing experience, Merlotti's role will include helping to grow and advance the strategic vision for the company's North American business. Merlotti is succeeding Robert Ballard, who retired from the same position last year. Merlotti brings more than 15 years of experience within the office furniture industry, including eight and a half years as president of Metropolitan Furniture, a Steelcase subsidiary and a member of the Steelcase Design Partnership. Currently, Merlotti is chief executive officer at G&T Industries, a leading supplier of foam and soft-surface materials to the office furniture industry, where he helped transform the company, resulting in improved financial performance. His demonstrated leadership and his ability to build momentum in a challenging market will help strengthen Steelcase's commitment to being a work effectiveness company and its leading position in the industry. "Frank's understanding of Steelcase's vision, his ability to implement strategy and his track record in achieving superior results make him the right choice," said James P. Hackett, chief executive officer of Steelcase Inc. "As part of my leadership team, Frank will infuse energy throughout our North American business, helping the team manage through this downturn so we are well prepared for an economic recovery. He knows how to unite people around a common vision and excel in times of continued change. This will enable us to advance our strategy while exceeding our customers' expectations." -more- Page Two While at Metro, Merlotti led the development of a portfolio of user-centered products that resulted in steady top line growth and improved profitability. His ability to translate that experience will reinforce Steelcase's focus on creating environments that integrate architecture, furniture and technology and strengthening the company's brand promise of helping people work more effectively. "Steelcase is a great company with a great story, and my objective will be to build on its leadership position in North America," said Merlotti. "Given economic conditions and the current state of the industry, my goals will be to remain focused on the customer, drive toward renewed profitability and continue the company's history of innovation." Merlotti will officially assume the role of president of Steelcase North America on September 30, 2002. About Steelcase Inc. Steelcase Inc., a Fortune 500 company, helps individuals and organizations around the world to work more effectively by providing knowledge, products and services that enable customers and their consultants to create work environments that harmoniously integrate architecture, furniture and technology. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company has led the global office furniture industry in sales every year since 1974. Its product portfolio includes furniture systems, seating, lighting, storage, architectural and technology products, and related products and services. Fiscal 2002 revenue was approximately $3.1 billion. Steelcase Inc. and its subsidiaries have dealers in more than 830 locations, manufacturing facilities in over 40 locations and approximately 19,000 employees around the world. The company's Class A Common Stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol SCS. For more information, visit www.steelcase.com. ### -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----