10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
		FORM				10-Q
☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended							April 3, 2021
OR
☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number:							1-14225
HNI Corporation
Iowa								42-0617510
(State of Incorporation)								(I.R.S. Employer No.)
		600 East Second Street
		P.O. Box 1109
	Muscatine			,	Iowa		52761-0071
		(	563	)	272-7400
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)						Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock		HNI						New York Stock Exchange
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Yes	☒                     No     ☐
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Yes	☒                     No     ☐
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.
Common Stock, $1 Par Value		Outstanding as of					April 3, 2021	43,552,458

HNI Corporation and Subsidiaries
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Table of Contents
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
		Page
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Three Months Ended April 3, 2021 and March 28, 2020	3
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - April 3, 2021 and January 2, 2021	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity - Three Months Ended April 3, 2021 and March 28, 2020	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended April 3, 2021 and March 28, 2020	7
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	20
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	25
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	25
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	26
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	26
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	26
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities - None	-
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures - Not Applicable	-
Item 5.	Other Information - None	-
Item 6.	Exhibits	27
Signatures		28

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

HNI Corporation and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Net sales	$	484,293	$	468,704
Cost of sales	304,347		292,686
Gross profit	179,946		176,018
Selling and administrative expenses	157,346		167,085
Impairment charges	—		32,661
Operating income (loss)	22,600		(23,728)
Interest expense, net	1,755		1,811
Income (loss) before income taxes	20,845		(25,539)
Income taxes	5,827		(1,643)
Net income (loss)	15,018		(23,896)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(1)		(1)
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation	$	15,019	$	(23,895)
Average number of common shares outstanding – basic	43,163		42,628
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – basic	$	0.35	$	(0.56)
Average number of common shares outstanding – diluted	43,584		42,628
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – diluted	$	0.34	$	(0.56)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(132)	$	(600)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net of tax	(100)		59
Change in derivative financial instruments, net of tax	263		(2,216)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	31		(2,757)
Comprehensive income (loss)	15,049		(26,653)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(1)		(1)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation	$	15,050	$	(26,652)

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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HNI Corporation and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands)
(Unaudited)
	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	94,281	$	116,120
Short-term investments	1,776		1,687
Receivables	198,039		207,971
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(4,904)		(5,514)
Inventories	154,176		137,811
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,204		37,660
Total Current Assets	485,572		495,735
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
Land and land improvements	29,989		29,691
Buildings	294,760		293,708
Machinery and equipment	580,398		578,643
Construction in progress	20,460		17,750
	925,607		919,792
Less accumulated depreciation	562,717		553,835
Net Property, Plant, and Equipment	362,890		365,957
Right-of-use Finance Leases	10,119		6,095
Right-of-use Operating Leases	66,897		70,219
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	455,486		458,896
Other Assets	24,617		21,130
Total Assets	$	1,405,581	$	1,418,032

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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HNI Corporation and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	367,072	$	413,638
Current maturities of long-term debt	1,261		841
Current maturities of other long-term obligations	3,731		2,990
Current lease obligations - finance	2,398		1,589
Current lease obligations - operating	20,195		19,970
Total Current Liabilities	394,657		439,028
Long-Term Debt	174,545		174,524
Long-Term Lease Obligations - Finance	7,677		4,516
Long-Term Lease Obligations - Operating	50,222		53,249
Other Long-Term Liabilities	84,895		81,264
Deferred Income Taxes	75,824		74,706
Equity:
HNI Corporation shareholders' equity:
Capital Stock:
Preferred stock - $1 par value, authorized 2,000 shares, no shares outstanding	—		—
Common stock - $1 par value, authorized 200,000 shares, outstanding:
April 3, 2021 – 43,552 shares; January 2, 2021 – 42,919 shares	43,552		42,919
Additional paid-in capital	63,447		38,659
Retained earnings	519,559		517,994
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(9,122)		(9,153)
Total HNI Corporation shareholders' equity	617,436		590,419
Non-controlling interest	325		326
Total Equity	617,761		590,745
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	1,405,581	$	1,418,032

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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HNI Corporation and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended - April 3, 2021
	Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Non-controlling Interest		Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance, January 2, 2021	$	42,919	$	38,659	$	517,994	$	(9,153)	$	326	$	590,745
Comprehensive income:
Net income (loss)	—		—		15,019		—		(1)		15,018
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		—		—		31		—		31
Dividends payable	—		—		(281)		—		—		(281)
Cash dividends; $0.305 per share	—		—		(13,173)		—		—		(13,173)
Common shares – treasury:
Shares issued under Members' Stock Purchase Plan and stock awards, net of tax	633		24,788		—		—		—		25,421
Balance, April 3, 2021	$	43,552	$	63,447	$	519,559	$	(9,122)	$	325	$	617,761

	Three Months Ended - March 28, 2020
	Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Non-controlling Interest		Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance, December 28, 2019	$	42,595	$	19,799	$	529,723	$	(8,073)	$	324	$	584,368
Comprehensive income:
Net income (loss)	—		—		(23,895)		—		(1)		(23,896)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		—		—		(2,757)		—		(2,757)
Impact of new accounting standard related to credit losses	—		—		(131)		—		—		(131)
Dividends payable	—		—		(46)		—		—		(46)
Cash dividends; $0.305 per share	—		—		(13,033)		—		—		(13,033)
Common shares – treasury:
Shares purchased	(187)		(4,365)		(1,189)		—		—		(5,741)
Shares issued under Members' Stock Purchase Plan and stock awards, net of tax	239		12,652		—		—		—		12,891
Balance, March 28, 2020	$	42,647	$	28,086	$	491,429	$	(10,830)	$	323	$	551,655

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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HNI Corporation and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Net Cash Flows From (To) Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	15,018	$	(23,896)
Non-cash items included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization	20,463		19,487
Other post-retirement and post-employment benefits	332		364
Stock-based compensation	5,220		4,358
Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets	6,537		5,599
Deferred income taxes	1,076		12,258
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	—		32,661
Other – net	1,315		(2,252)
Net increase (decrease) in operating assets and liabilities	(51,436)		(81,573)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	3,159		(312)
Net cash flows from (to) operating activities	1,684		(33,306)
Net Cash Flows From (To) Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(16,197)		(8,488)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	48		49
Capitalized software	(2,767)		(4,671)
Acquisition spending, net of cash acquired	(1,408)		(9,321)
Purchase of investments	(598)		(1,456)
Sales or maturities of investments	515		996
Net cash flows from (to) investing activities	(20,407)		(22,891)
Net Cash Flows From (To) Financing Activities:
Payments of long-term debt	(118)		(15,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt	547		70,129
Dividends paid	(13,234)		(13,033)
Purchase of HNI Corporation common stock	—		(5,839)
Proceeds from sales of HNI Corporation common stock	13,030		722
Other – net	(3,341)		2,558
Net cash flows from (to) financing activities	(3,116)		39,537
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(21,839)		(16,660)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	116,120		52,073
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	94,281	$	35,413

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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HNI Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

April 3, 2021

Note 1.  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 notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  The January 2, 2021, 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 statement have been included. Operating results for the three-month period ended April 3, 2021, are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the fiscal year ending January 1, 2022.  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, 2021. Certain reclassifications have been made within the interim financial information to conform to the current presentation.

Note 2. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Disaggregation of Revenue

Revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by product category is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Systems and storage	$	182,859	$	204,021
Seating	101,650		115,872
Other	18,239		18,493
Total workplace furnishings	302,748		338,386
Residential building products	181,545		130,318
Net sales	$	484,293	$	468,704

Sales by product category are subject to similar economic factors and market conditions. See “Note 15. Reportable Segment Information” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information about operating segments.

Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities

In addition to trade receivables, the Corporation has contract assets consisting of funds paid to certain workplace furnishings dealers in exchange for their multi-year commitment to market and sell the Corporation’s products. These contract assets are amortized over the term of the contracts and recognized as a reduction of revenue. For contracts with a duration of less than one year, the Corporation has elected the practical expedient to recognize incremental costs to obtain a contract as an expense when incurred. The Corporation has contract liabilities consisting of customer deposits and rebate and marketing program liabilities.

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Contract assets and contract liabilities were as follows (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Trade receivables (1)	$	198,039	$	207,971
Contract assets (current) (2)	$	761	$	761
Contract assets (long-term) (3)	$	2,174	$	2,486
Contract liabilities (4)	$	47,022	$	53,070

The index below indicates the line item in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets where contract assets and contract liabilities are reported:

(1)     "Receivables"

(2)     "Prepaid expenses and other current assets"

(3)     "Other Assets"

(4)     "Accounts payable and accrued expenses"

Changes in contract asset and contract liability balances during the three months ended April 3, 2021, were as follows (in thousands):

	Contract assets increase (decrease)		Contract liabilities (increase) decrease
Reclassification of contract assets to contra-revenue	$	(312)	$	—
Contract liabilities recognized and recorded to contra-revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		(47,347)
Contract liabilities paid	—		54,735
Cash received in advance and not recognized as revenue	—		(51,014)
Reclassification of cash received in advance to revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		49,674
Net change	$	(312)	$	6,048

Changes in contract asset and contract liability balances during the three months ended March 28, 2020 were as follows (in thousands):

	Contract assets increase (decrease)		Contract liabilities (increase) decrease
Reclassification of contract assets to contra-revenue	$	(164)	$	—
Contract liabilities recognized and recorded to contra-revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		(24,610)
Contract liabilities paid	—		39,064
Cash received in advance and not recognized as revenue	—		(19,220)
Reclassification of cash received in advance to revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		21,710
Net change	$	(164)	$	16,944

Contract liabilities for customer deposits paid to the Corporation prior to the satisfaction of performance obligations are recognized as revenue upon completion of the performance obligations. The amount of revenue recognized during the three months ended April 3, 2021, that was included in the January 2, 2021, contract liabilities balance was $21.1 million.

Performance Obligations

The Corporation recognizes revenue for sales of workplace furnishings and residential building products at a point in time following the transfer of control of such products to the customer, which typically occurs upon shipment of the product. In

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certain circumstances, transfer of control to the customer does not occur until the goods are received by the customer or upon installation and/or customer acceptance, depending on the terms of the underlying contracts. Contracts typically have a duration of less than one year and normally do not include a significant financing component. Generally, payment is due within 30 days of invoicing.

The Corporation's backlog orders are typically cancellable for a period of time and almost all contracts have an original duration of one year or less. As a result, the Corporation has elected the practical expedient permitted in the revenue accounting standard not to disclose the unsatisfied performance obligation as of period end. The backlog is typically fulfilled within a few months.

Significant Judgments

The amount of consideration the Corporation receives and revenue recognized varies with changes in rebate and marketing program incentives, as well as early pay discounts, offered to customers. The Corporation uses significant judgment throughout the year in estimating the reduction in net sales driven by variable consideration for rebate and marketing programs. Judgments made include expected sales levels and utilization of funds. However, this judgment factor is significantly reduced at the end of each year when sales volumes and the impact to rebate and marketing programs are known and recorded as the programs typically end near the Corporation's fiscal year end.

Note 3. Acquisitions

During the three months ended April 3, 2021, the Corporation acquired the assets of a residential building products distributor in an all-cash deal. The aggregate purchase price was approximately $1.6 million, and the preliminary allocation includes $1.3 million of tax deductible goodwill. The Corporation will finalize the allocation of the purchase price during 2021 based on the final purchase price and any adjustments required over the remaining measurement period.

On December 31, 2020, the Corporation acquired Design Public Group ("DPG"), a leading e-Commerce distributor of high-design furniture and accessories for the office and home. This transaction, which was structured as an asset acquisition and consummated entirely in cash of approximately $50 million, aligns with the Corporation's long-term strategies related to digital and e-Commerce initiatives. Due to the timing of the transaction, DPG had no net sales or expenses included in the Corporation's Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for fiscal 2020. DPG's preliminary assets and liabilities are included in the Corporation's workplace furnishings segment, and preliminary goodwill, which is expected to be tax-deductible, is assigned to its own reporting unit.

The provisional DPG purchase price allocation and estimated amortization periods of identified intangible assets as of the date of acquisition is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Fair Value		Weighted Average Amortization Period
Inventories	$	1,058
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	381
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(8,299)
Goodwill	39,800
Customer lists	9,700		6 years
Software	3,800		4 years
Trade names	3,400		10 years
Other intangible assets	200		3 years
Total net assets	$	50,040

The provisional purchase accounting remains open with respect to the valuation of intangible assets and goodwill. The valuation analysis requires the use of complex management estimates and assumptions such as future cash flows, discount rates, royalty rates, long-term growth rates, and technology build costs. At this time, intangible assets and goodwill are recorded based on preliminary assumptions, and the Corporation has not obtained all of the information necessary to finalize the determination of fair values of intangible assets. The portions of the allocation that are provisional may be adjusted to reflect the finally determined amounts, and those adjustments may be material. The Corporation expects to finalize the purchase price allocation later in 2021.

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All transactions disclosed above were deemed to be acquisitions of businesses, and were accounted for using the acquisition method pursuant to ASC 805, with goodwill being recorded as a result of future cash flows and related fair value exceeding the fair value of the identified assets and liabilities.

Note 4.  Inventories

The Corporation values its inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021			January 2, 2021
Finished products	$	113,531		$	98,527
Materials and work in process	71,625			70,264
Last-in, first-out ("LIFO") allowance	(30,980)			(30,980)
Total inventories	$	154,176		$	137,811
Inventory valued by the LIFO costing method	77		%	75		%

Note 5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Goodwill	$	293,684	$	292,434
Definite-lived intangible assets	135,237		139,863
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	26,565		26,599
Total goodwill and other intangible assets	$	455,486	$	458,896

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reporting segment, are as follows (in thousands):

	Workplace Furnishings		Residential Building Products		Total
Balance as of January 2, 2021
Goodwill	$	168,477	$	196,976	$	365,453
Accumulated impairment losses	(72,876)		(143)		(73,019)
Net goodwill balance as of January 2, 2021	95,601		196,833		292,434
Goodwill acquired	—		1,250		1,250
Balance as of April 3, 2021
Goodwill	168,477		198,226		366,703
Accumulated impairment losses	(72,876)		(143)		(73,019)
Net goodwill balance as of April 3, 2021	$	95,601	$	198,083	$	293,684

See "Note 3. Acquisitions" for additional information regarding goodwill acquired in the year-to-date period.

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Definite-lived intangible assets

The table below summarizes amortizable definite-lived intangible assets, which are reflected in "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021						January 2, 2021
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Software	$	184,752	$	84,205	$	100,547	$	182,127	$	78,619	$	103,508
Trademarks and trade names	9,964		3,764		6,200		9,964		3,546		6,418
Customer lists and other	90,910		62,420		28,490		91,002		61,065		29,937
Net definite-lived intangible assets	$	285,626	$	150,389	$	135,237	$	283,093	$	143,230	$	139,863

Amortization expense is reflected in "Selling and administrative expenses" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Capitalized software	$	5,348	$	4,550
Other definite-lived intangibles	$	1,899	$	1,523

The occurrence of events such as acquisitions, dispositions, or impairments may impact future amortization expense. Based on the current amount of intangible assets subject to amortization, the estimated amortization expense for each of the following five years is as follows (in millions):

	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025
Amortization expense	$	28.7	$	25.1	$	21.0	$	18.0	$	16.3

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

The Corporation also owns certain intangible assets, which are deemed to have indefinite useful lives because they are expected to generate cash flows indefinitely. These indefinite-lived intangible assets are reflected in "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Trademarks and trade names	$	26,565	$	26,599

The immaterial change in the indefinite-lived intangible assets balances shown above is related to foreign currency translation impacts.

Impairment Analysis

The Corporation evaluates its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter, or whenever indicators of impairment exist. The Corporation also evaluates long-lived assets (which include definite-lived intangible assets) for impairment if indicators exist.

Note 6.  Product Warranties

The Corporation issues certain warranty policies on its workplace furnishings and residential building products that provide for repair or replacement of any covered product or component that fails during normal use because of a defect in design, materials, or workmanship. Allowances have been established for the anticipated future costs associated with the Corporation's warranty programs.

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A warranty allowance is determined by recording a specific allowance for known warranty issues and an additional allowance for unknown claims expected to be incurred based on historical claims experience.  Actual costs incurred could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to the allowance.  Activity associated with warranty obligations was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Balance at beginning of period	$	16,109	$	15,865
Accruals for warranties issued during period	2,370		3,224
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties	—		514
Settlements made during the period	(2,192)		(3,382)
Balance at end of period	$	16,287	$	16,221

The current and long-term portions of the allowance for estimated settlements are included within "Accounts payable and accrued expenses" and "Other Long-Term Liabilities", respectively, in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes when these estimated settlements are expected to be paid (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Current - in the next twelve months	$	5,942	$	5,918
Long-term - beyond one year	10,345		10,191
Total	$	16,287	$	16,109

Note 7.  Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt is as follows (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Revolving credit facility with interest at a variable rate (April 3, 2021 - 1.1%; January 2, 2021 - 1.2%)	$	75,000	$	75,000
Fixed rate notes due in 2025 with an interest rate of 4.22%	50,000		50,000
Fixed rate notes due in 2028 with an interest rate of 4.40%	50,000		50,000
Other amounts	1,261		841
Deferred debt issuance costs	(455)		(476)
Total debt	175,806		175,365
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	1,261		841
Long-term debt	$	174,545	$	174,524

The carrying value of the Corporation's outstanding variable-rate, long-term debt obligations at April 3, 2021, was $75 million, which approximated fair value. The fair value of the fixed rate notes was estimated based on a discounted cash flow method (Level 2) to be $116 million at April 3, 2021.

As of April 3, 2021, the Corporation’s revolving credit facility borrowings were under the credit agreement entered into on April 20, 2018, with a scheduled maturity of April 20, 2023. The Corporation deferred the debt issuance costs related to the credit agreement, which are classified as assets, and is amortizing them over the term of the credit agreement. The current portion of debt issuance costs of $0.4 million is the amount to be amortized over the next twelve months based on the current credit agreement and is reflected in "Prepaid expenses and other current assets" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The long-term portion of debt issuance costs of $0.4 million is reflected in "Other Assets" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of April 3, 2021, there was $75 million outstanding under the $450 million revolving credit facility. The entire amount drawn under the revolving credit facility is considered long-term as the Corporation assumes no obligation to repay any of the

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amounts borrowed in the next twelve months. Based on current earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, the Corporation can access the full remaining $375 million of borrowing capacity available under the revolving credit facility and maintain compliance with applicable covenants.

In addition to cash flows from operations, the revolving credit facility under the credit agreement is the primary source of daily operating capital for the Corporation and provides additional financial capacity for capital expenditures, repurchases of common stock, and strategic initiatives, such as acquisitions.

In addition to the revolving credit facility, the Corporation also has $100 million of borrowings outstanding under private placement note agreements entered into on May 31, 2018. Under the agreements, the Corporation issued $50 million of seven-year fixed rate notes with an interest rate of 4.22 percent, due May 31, 2025, and $50 million of ten-year fixed rate notes with an interest rate of 4.40 percent, due May 31, 2028. The Corporation deferred the debt issuance costs related to the private placement note agreements, which are classified as a reduction of long-term debt, and is amortizing them over the terms of the private placement note agreements. The deferred debt issuance costs do not reduce the amount owed by the Corporation under the terms of the private placement note agreements. As of April 3, 2021, the debt issuance costs balance of $0.5 million related to the private placement note agreements is reflected in "Long-Term Debt" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The credit agreement and private placement notes both contain financial and non-financial covenants. The covenants under both are substantially the same. Non-compliance with covenants under the agreements could prevent the Corporation from being able to access further borrowings, require immediate repayment of all amounts outstanding, and/or increase the cost of borrowing.

Covenants require maintenance of financial ratios as of the end of any fiscal quarter, including:

•a consolidated interest coverage ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) of not less than 4.0 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of (a) consolidated EBITDA for the last four fiscal quarters to (b) the sum of consolidated interest charges; and

•a consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) of not greater than 3.5 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of (a) the quarter-end consolidated funded indebtedness to (b) consolidated EBITDA for the last four fiscal quarters.

The most restrictive of the financial covenants is the consolidated leverage ratio requirement of 3.5 to 1.0.  Under the credit agreement, consolidated EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization of intangibles, as well as non-cash items that increase or decrease net income.  As of April 3, 2021, the Corporation was below the maximum allowable ratio and was in compliance with all of the covenants and other restrictions in the credit agreement.  The Corporation expects to remain in compliance with all of the covenants and other restrictions in the credit agreement over the next twelve months.

Note 8.  Income Taxes

The Corporation's tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of its annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items. The following table summarizes the Corporation's income tax provision (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021			March 28, 2020
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	20,845		$	(25,539)
Income taxes	$	5,827		$	(1,643)
Effective tax rate	28.0		%	6.4		%

The Corporation's effective tax rate was higher in the three months ended April 3, 2021, compared to the same period last year. The variance is due to higher financial performance in the current year period and an improved full year 2021 income outlook, relative to the prior year quarter performance and full year outlook which were adversely impacted by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting significant economic disruption. This resulted in a greater rate benefit from tax credits in the first quarter of 2020.

Note 9.  Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments

For recognition purposes, on a recurring basis, the Corporation is required to measure at fair value its marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and deferred stock-based compensation.  The marketable securities are comprised of money

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market funds, government securities, and corporate bonds. When available, the Corporation uses quoted market prices to determine fair value and classifies such measurements within Level 1.  Where market prices are not available, the Corporation makes use of observable market-based inputs (prices or quotes from published exchanges and indexes) to calculate fair value using the market approach, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2.

Financial instruments measured at fair value 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)
Balance as of April 3, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents (including money market funds) (1)	$	94,281	$	94,281	$	—	$	—
Government securities (2)	$	6,315	$	—	$	6,315	$	—
Corporate bonds (2)	$	7,227	$	—	$	7,227	$	—
Derivative financial instruments - liability (3)	$	1,953	$	—	$	1,953	$	—
Deferred stock-based compensation (4)	$	7,607	$	—	$	7,607	$	—
Balance as of January 2, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents (including money market funds) (1)	$	116,120	$	116,120	$	—	$	—
Government securities (2)	$	6,371	$	—	$	6,371	$	—
Corporate bonds (2)	$	7,228	$	—	$	7,228	$	—
Derivative financial instruments - liability (3)	$	2,328	$	—	$	2,328	$	—
Deferred stock-based compensation (4)	$	7,207	$	—	$	7,207	$	—

The index below indicates the line item in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets where the financial instruments are reported:

(1) "Cash and cash equivalents"

(2) Current portion - "Short-term investments"; Long-term portion - "Other Assets"

(3) Current portion - "Accounts payable and accrued expenses"; Long-term portion - "Other Long-Term Liabilities"

(4) Current portion - "Current maturities of other long-term obligations"; Long-term portion - "Other Long-Term Liabilities"

Note 10.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity

The following tables summarize the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as applicable (in thousands):

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Debt Securities		Pension and Post-retirement Liabilities		Derivative Financial Instruments		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 2, 2021	$	(1,071)	$	360	$	(6,682)	$	(1,760)	$	(9,153)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(132)		(127)		—		130		(129)
Tax (expense) or benefit	—		27		—		(31)		(4)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		—		—		164		164
Balance as of April 3, 2021	$	(1,203)	$	260	$	(6,682)	$	(1,497)	$	(9,122)

Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to equity.

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	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Debt Securities		Pension and Post-retirement Liabilities		Derivative Financial Instruments		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of December 28, 2019	$	(2,912)	$	95	$	(5,762)	$	506	$	(8,073)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(600)		75		—		(2,756)		(3,281)
Tax (expense) or benefit	—		(16)		—		648		632
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		—		—		(108)		(108)
Balance as of March 28, 2020	$	(3,512)	$	154	$	(5,762)	$	(1,710)	$	(10,830)

Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to equity.

Interest Rate Swap

In 2019, concurrent with the termination of a previous interest rate swap, the Corporation entered into a new interest rate swap transaction to hedge $75 million of outstanding variable rate revolver borrowings against future interest rate volatility.  Under the terms of this interest rate swap, the Corporation pays a fixed rate of 1.42 percent and receives one month LIBOR on a $75 million notional value expiring April 2023.  As of April 3, 2021, the fair value of the Corporation's interest rate swap liability was $2.0 million. The unrecognized change in value of the interest rate swap is reported net of tax as $(1.5) million in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table details the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):

		Three Months Ended
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Derivative financial instruments
Interest rate swap	Interest expense, net	$	(214)	$	114
	Income taxes	50		(6)
	Net of tax	$	(164)	$	108

Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to profit.

Dividend

The Corporation declared and paid cash dividends per common share as follows (in dollars):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Dividends per common share	$	0.305	$	0.305

Stock Repurchase

The following table summarizes shares repurchased and settled by the Corporation (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Shares repurchased	—		186,700
Average price per share	$	—	$	30.75
Cash purchase price	$	—	$	(5,741)
Purchases unsettled as of quarter end	—		276
Prior year purchases settled in current year	—		(374)
Shares repurchased per cash flow	$	—	$	(5,839)

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As of April 3, 2021, approximately $158.3 million of the Corporation's Board of Directors' ("Board") current repurchase authorization remained unspent.

Note 11.  Earnings Per Share

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

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Numerator:
Numerator for both basic and diluted EPS attributable to HNI Corporation net income (loss)	$	15,019	$	(23,895)
Denominators:
Denominator for basic EPS weighted-average common shares outstanding	43,163		42,628
Potentially dilutive shares from stock-based compensation plans	421		—
Denominator for diluted EPS	43,584		42,628
Earnings per share – basic	$	0.35	$	(0.56)
Earnings per share – diluted	$	0.34	$	(0.56)

The weighted-average common stock equivalents presented above do not include the effect of the common stock equivalents in the table below because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021	March 28, 2020
Common stock equivalents excluded because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive	2,112	2,841

Note 12. Stock-Based Compensation

The Corporation measures stock-based compensation expense at grant date, based on the fair value of the award. Forms of awards issued under shareholder approved plans include stock options, restricted stock units based on a service condition ("restricted stock units"), restricted stock units based on both performance and service conditions ("performance stock units"), and shares issued under member stock purchase plans. Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock units, and performance stock units is recognized over the employees' requisite service periods, adjusted for an estimated forfeiture rate for those shares not expected to vest. Additionally, expense related to performance stock units is adjusted for the probability that the Corporation will perform within an established target range of cumulative profitability over a multi-year period.

The following table summarizes expense associated with these plans (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Compensation cost	$	5,220	$	4,358

The units granted by the Corporation had fair values as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Restricted stock units	$	15,707	$	5,777
Performance stock units	$	6,013	$	5,777

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The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation expense and the weighted-average remaining service period for non-vested stock options and stock units as of April 3, 2021:

	Unrecognized Compensation Expense (in thousands)		Weighted-Average Remaining Service Period (years)
Non-vested stock options	$	1,037	0.9
Non-vested restricted stock units	$	10,334	1.3
Non-vested performance stock units	$	6,761	1.4

Note 13.  Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This update simplifies various aspects related to accounting for income taxes, removes certain exceptions to the general principles in ASC 740, and clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. The Corporation adopted ASC 740 in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, with no material effect on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnote disclosures.

Note 14.  Guarantees, Commitments, and Contingencies

The Corporation utilizes letters of credit and surety bonds in the amount of approximately $24 million to back certain insurance policies and payment obligations.  Additionally, the Corporation periodically utilizes trade letters of credit and banker's acceptances to guarantee certain payments to overseas suppliers; as of April 3, 2021, there were no outstanding amounts related to these types of guarantees. The letters of credit, bonds, and banker's acceptances 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 liabilities relating to 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, cash flows, or on the Corporation's quarterly or annual operating results when resolved in a future period.

Note 15.  Reportable Segment Information

Management views the Corporation as being in two reportable segments based on industries: workplace furnishings and residential building products, with the former being the principal segment.

The aggregated workplace furnishings segment manufactures and markets a broad line of commercial and home office furniture which includes panel-based and freestanding furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, and architectural products.  The residential building products segment manufactures and markets a full array of gas, wood, electric, and pellet fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, and accessories.

For purposes of segment reporting, intercompany sales between segments are not material, and operating profit is income before income taxes exclusive of certain unallocated general corporate expenses.  These unallocated general corporate expenses include the net costs of the Corporation's corporate operations.  Management views interest income and expense as corporate financing costs and not as a reportable segment cost.  In addition, management applies an effective income tax rate to its consolidated income before income taxes so income taxes are not reported or viewed internally on a segment basis. Identifiable assets by segment are those assets applicable to the respective industry segments. Corporate assets consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, long-term investments, IT infrastructure, and corporate office real estate and related equipment.

No geographic information for revenues from external customers or for long-lived assets is disclosed since the Corporation's primary market and capital investments are concentrated in the United States.

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Reportable segment data reconciled to the Corporation's condensed consolidated financial statements was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Net Sales:
Workplace furnishings	$	302,748	$	338,386
Residential building products	181,545		130,318
Total	$	484,293	$	468,704
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:
Workplace furnishings	$	(3,071)	$	(33,231)
Residential building products	39,849		20,671
General corporate	(14,178)		(11,168)
Operating income	22,600		(23,728)
Interest expense, net	1,755		1,811
Total	$	20,845	$	(25,539)
Depreciation and Amortization Expense:
Workplace furnishings	$	11,984	$	11,332
Residential building products	2,410		2,306
General corporate	6,069		5,849
Total	$	20,463	$	19,487
Capital Expenditures (including capitalized software):
Workplace furnishings	$	10,487	$	7,101
Residential building products	4,710		2,973
General corporate	3,767		3,085
Total	$	18,964	$	13,159
	As of April 3, 2021		As of January 2, 2021
Identifiable Assets:
Workplace furnishings	$	757,753	$	762,780
Residential building products	390,520		381,550
General corporate	257,308		273,702
Total	$	1,405,581	$	1,418,032

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

The following discussion of the Corporation's historical results of operations and of its liquidity and capital resources should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation and related notes. Statements that are not historical are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. See "Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this section for further information.

Overview

The Corporation has two reportable segments: workplace furnishings and residential building products. The Corporation is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, and a leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. The Corporation utilizes a decentralized business model to deliver value to customers via various brands and selling models. The Corporation is focused on growing its existing businesses while seeking out and developing new opportunities for growth.

Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2021 were $484.3 million, an increase of 3.3 percent compared to net sales of $468.7 million in the prior-year quarter.  The change was due to a 39.3 percent increase in the residential building products segment, partially offset by a 10.5 percent decrease in the workplace furnishings segment driven by conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The acquisition of DPG in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased year-over-year sales by $6.4 million, and the acquisition of residential building products distributors in 2020 and 2021 increased year-over-year sales by $2.4 million.

Net income attributable to the Corporation in the first quarter of 2021 was $15.0 million compared to a net loss of $23.9 million in the first quarter of 2020. The increase was driven by higher residential building products volume, lower core selling and administrative expenses ("SG&A"), and improved net productivity, partially offset by lower workplace furnishings volume, unfavorable price-cost, and higher variable compensation. Additionally, the prior-year quarter included one-time costs of $5.0 million, and goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges of $32.7 million, as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Results of Operations

The following table presents certain key highlights from the results of operations (in thousands):    

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021			March 28, 2020			Change
Net sales	$	484,293		$	468,704		3.3%
Cost of sales	304,347			292,686			4.0%
Gross profit	179,946			176,018			2.2%
Selling and administrative expenses	157,346			167,085			(5.8)%
Impairment charges	—			32,661			(100.0)%
Operating income (loss)	22,600			(23,728)			195.2%
Interest expense, net	1,755			1,811			(3.1)%
Income (loss) before income taxes	20,845			(25,539)			181.6%
Income taxes	5,827			(1,643)			454.7%
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(1)			(1)			0.0%
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation	$	15,019		$	(23,895)		162.9%
As a Percentage of Net Sales:
Net sales	100.0		%	100.0		%
Gross profit	37.2			37.6			-40	bps
Selling and administrative expenses	32.5			35.6			-310	bps
Impairment charges	—			7.0			-700	bps
Operating income (loss)	4.7			(5.1)			980	bps
Income taxes	1.2			(0.4)			160	bps
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation	3.1			(5.1)			820	bps

Net Sales

Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2021 increased 3.3 percent compared to the same quarter last year. The change was driven by an increase in the residential building products segment, partially offset by a decrease in the workplace furnishings segment driven by conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in the sales results for the current quarter was an $8.8 million favorable impact from acquiring DPG and residential building products distributors.

Gross Profit

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased 40 basis points in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter last year primarily driven by lower workplace furnishings volume and unfavorable price-cost, partially offset by higher residential building products volume and net productivity.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased 310 basis points in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter last year due to lower core SG&A, higher residential building products volume, and freight and distribution productivity, partially offset by lower workplace furnishings volume and higher variable compensation. Included in current year quarter SG&A was $0.7 million of one-time costs from exiting workplace furnishings showrooms. The prior-year quarter included $5.0 million of one-time costs incurred as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic (of which $1.6 million was recorded as a corporate charge).

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Impairment Charges

In the first quarter of 2020, the Corporation recorded $32.7 million of impairment charges on goodwill and intangible assets as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic disruption. The Corporation did not record any impairment charges during the first quarter of 2021.

Operating Income (Loss)

In the first quarter of 2021, operating income was $22.6 million, compared to operating loss of $23.7 million in the same quarter last year. Results improved compared to the prior-year quarter driven by higher residential building products volume, lower core SG&A, and improved net productivity, partially offset by lower workplace furnishings volume, unfavorable price-cost, and higher variable compensation. Additionally, the prior-year quarter included one-time costs of $5.0 million, and goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges of $32.7 million, as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net for the first quarter of 2021 was $1.8 million, which was consistent with the amount incurred in the prior year quarter.

Income Taxes

The Corporation's income tax provision for the first quarter of 2021 was $5.8 million on income before taxes of $20.8 million, or an effective tax rate of 28.0 percent. For the first quarter of 2020, the Corporation's income tax provision was a benefit of $1.6 million on loss before taxes of $25.5 million, or an effective tax rate of 6.4 percent. The increased rate was primarily due to the significantly lower financial performance in the prior year period and a reduced full year 2020 income outlook that was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a greater rate benefit from tax credits in the first quarter of 2020. Refer to "Note 8. Income Taxes" for further information.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to HNI Corporation

Net income attributable to the Corporation was $15.0 million, or $0.34 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2021, compared to net loss attributable to the Corporation of $23.9 million or $0.56 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2020.

Workplace Furnishings

The following table presents certain key highlights from the results of operations in the workplace furnishings segment (in thousands):    

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021			March 28, 2020			Change
Net sales	$	302,748		$	338,386		(10.5)%
Operating loss	$	(3,071)		$	(33,231)		90.8	%
Operating loss %	(1.0)		%	(9.8)		%	880	bps

First quarter 2021 net sales for the workplace furnishings segment decreased 10.5 percent compared to the same quarter last year, driven by conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in the sales results was a $6.4 million favorable impact from acquiring DPG.

Operating loss as a percentage of net sales decreased 880 basis points in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter last year. The Workplace Furnishings segment recorded $0.7 million of one-time costs in the current year quarter from exiting showrooms. The prior-year quarter included $32.7 million of charges related to the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, as well as $3.4 million of one-time costs incurred as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from these charges, the workplace furnishings segment operating loss as a percentage of net sales increased 160 basis points compared to the prior-year quarter driven by lower volume and unfavorable price-cost, partially offset by net productivity, and lower core SG&A spend.

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Residential Building Products

The following table presents certain key highlights from the results of operations in the residential building products segment (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021			March 28, 2020			Change
Net sales	$	181,545		$	130,318		39.3	%
Operating profit	$	39,849		$	20,671		92.8	%
Operating profit %	21.9		%	15.9		%	600	bps

First quarter 2021 net sales for the residential building products segment increased 39.3 percent compared to the same quarter last year. Included in the sales results was a $2.4 million favorable impact from acquiring residential building products distributors.

Operating profit as a percentage of net sales increased 600 basis points in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter last year. The increase was primarily driven by strong volume growth and SG&A leverage, partially offset by unfavorable price-cost and higher variable compensation.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, coupled with cash flow from future operations, borrowing capacity under the existing credit agreement, and the ability to access capital markets, are expected to be adequate to fund operations and satisfy cash flow needs for at least the next twelve months. Additionally, based on current earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization generation, the Corporation can access the full $450 million of borrowing capacity available under the revolving credit facility, which includes the $75 million currently outstanding, and maintain compliance with applicable covenants.

Cash Flow – Operating Activities

Operating activities were a source of $1.7 million of cash in the first three months of 2021 compared to a use of $33.3 million of cash in the first three months of 2020. The increase in operating cash flows was driven by working capital timing.

Cash Flow – Investing Activities

Capital expenditures, including capitalized software, for the first three months of 2021 were $19.0 million compared to $13.2 million in the same period last year. These expenditures are primarily focused on machinery, equipment, and tooling required to support new products, continuous improvements, and cost savings initiatives in manufacturing processes.  Additionally, in support of the Corporation's long-term strategy to create effortless, winning experiences for customers, the Corporation continues to invest in technology and digital assets. For the full year 2021, capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $60 to $65 million.

Current year and prior year investing activities also include acquisition spending for residential building products distributors.

Cash Flow – Financing Activities

Long-Term Debt - The Corporation maintains a revolving credit facility as the primary source of committed funding from which the Corporation finances its planned capital expenditures, strategic initiatives, and seasonal working capital needs. Cash flows included in financing activities represent periodic borrowings and repayments under the revolving credit facility. See "Note 7. Long-Term Debt" in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Dividend - The Corporation is committed to maintaining or modestly growing the quarterly dividend. Cash dividends declared and paid per common share were as follows (in dollars):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Dividends per common share	$	0.305	$	0.305

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During the first quarter, the Board declared the regular quarterly cash dividend on February 26, 2021. The dividend was paid on March 8, 2021 to shareholders of record on March 1, 2021.

Stock Repurchase - The Corporation’s capital strategy related to stock repurchase is focused on offsetting the dilutive impact of issuances for various compensation related matters. The Corporation may elect to opportunistically purchase additional shares based on excess cash generation and/or share price considerations. The Board authorized $200 million on November 9, 2007 and an additional $200 million each on November 7, 2014 and February 13, 2019 for repurchases of the Corporation’s common stock. See "Note 10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity" in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information. The Corporation did not repurchase any of its shares during the first quarter of 2021.

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 fiscal year ended January 2, 2021.  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 during the first three months of 2021.

Commitments and Contingencies

See "Note 14. Guarantees, Commitments, and Contingencies" in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon the Consolidated Financial Statements, prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on a variety of other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Senior management has discussed the development, selection, and disclosure of these estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.  A summary of the more significant accounting policies requiring the use of estimates and assumptions in preparing the financial statements is provided in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021.

Looking Ahead

The Corporation continues to navigate near-term uncertainty driven by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, management believes the Corporation is well positioned to grow revenues, expand margins, and generate cash flows as it moves into the next stage of the recovery. Recent strength in residential building products is expected to continue, with improving conditions starting to be observed in workplace furnishings.

Management remains optimistic about the long-term prospects in the workplace furnishings and residential building products markets.  Management believes the Corporation continues to compete well and remains confident the investments made in the business will continue to generate strong returns for shareholders.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this report to the extent they are not statements of historical or present fact, including statements as to plans, outlook, objectives, and future financial performance, are "forward-looking" statements, within the meaning of Section 21 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as

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"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 and uncertainties, which may cause the Corporation's actual results in the future to differ materially from expected results. The most significant factors known to the Corporation that may adversely affect the Corporation’s business, operations, industries, financial position, or future financial performance are described within Item 1A of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021.  The Corporation cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement, which speaks only as of the date made, and to recognize forward-looking statements are predictions of future results, which may not occur as anticipated.  Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements and from historical results due to the risks and uncertainties described elsewhere in this report, including but not limited to: the duration and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on people and the economy; the levels of office furniture needs and housing starts; overall demand for the Corporation's products; general economic and market conditions in the United States and internationally; industry and competitive conditions; the consolidation and concentration of the Corporation's customers; the Corporation's reliance on its network of independent dealers; changes in trade policy; changes in raw material, component, or commodity pricing; market acceptance and demand for the Corporation's new products; changing legal, regulatory, environmental, and healthcare conditions; the risks associated with international operations; the potential impact of product defects; the various restrictions on the Corporation's financing activities; an inability to protect the Corporation's intellectual property; impacts of tax legislation; force majeure events outside the Corporation's control; and other risks described in the Corporation's annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, as well as others the Corporation may consider not material or does not anticipate at this time. The risks and uncertainties described in this report, as well as those described within Item 1A of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021, are not exclusive and further information concerning the Corporation, including factors that potentially could have a material effect on the Corporation's financial results or condition, may emerge from time to time.

The Corporation assumes 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. The Corporation advises you, however, to consult any further disclosures made on related subjects in future quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed with or furnished to the SEC.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As of April 3, 2021, there were no material changes to the financial market risks affecting the quantitative and qualitative disclosures presented in Item 7A of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that 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 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 the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, the Corporation's management 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, 2021, based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded these disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal Controls

There have been no changes in the Corporation's internal controls 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.

In December 2020, the Corporation acquired Design Public Group (see Note 3). In conducting our evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, we have elected to exclude the acquisition from our evaluation as of April 3, 2021, as permitted by the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

For information regarding legal proceedings, see "Note 14. Guarantees, Commitments, and Contingencies" in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no additional material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the "Risk Factors" section of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021.

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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities:

The Corporation did not repurchase any of its shares during the first quarter of fiscal 2021.

The Corporation repurchases shares under previously announced plans authorized by the Board. The Corporation's share purchase program ("Program") announced November 9, 2007, provided a share repurchase authorization of $200,000,000 with no specific expiration date, with increases announced November 7, 2014, and February 13, 2019, providing additional share repurchase authorizations each of $200,000,000 with no specific expiration date. As of April 3, 2021, $158.3 million was authorized and available for the repurchases of shares by the Corporation. The Program does not obligate the Corporation to purchase any shares and the authorization for the Program may be terminated, increased, or decreased by the Board at any time. No repurchase plans expired or were terminated during the first quarter of fiscal 2021, and no plans are currently in place under which further purchases are not intended.

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Item 6. Exhibits

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+
101	The following materials from HNI Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2021 are formatted in Inline XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and filed electronically herewith: (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

+    Filed or furnished herewith.

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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 4, 2021	By:	/s/ Marshall H. Bridges
		Marshall H. Bridges
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 302

I, Jeffrey D. Lorenger, certify that:

1.  I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of HNI Corporation;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.  The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(e) and 15d – 15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f)) for the registrant and have:

    a.  designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

    b.  designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;    

    c.  evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and 

    d.  disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.   The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

    a.  all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

    b.  any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 4, 2021	By:	/s/ Jeffrey D. Lorenger
		Name:  Jeffrey D. Lorenger
		Title:    Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 302

I, Marshall H. Bridges, certify that:

1.  I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of HNI Corporation;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.  The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(e) and 15d – 15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f)) for the registrant and have:

    a.  designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

    b.  designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;    

    c.  evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and 

    d.  disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.   The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

    a.  all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

    b.  any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 4, 2021	By:	/s/ Marshall H. Bridges
		Name:  Marshall H. Bridges
		Title:    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 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

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of HNI Corporation (the "Corporation") for the quarterly period ended April 3, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), Jeffrey D. Lorenger, as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, and Marshall H. Bridges, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge:

1.  The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.  The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

Date: May 4, 2021	By:	/s/ Jeffrey D. Lorenger
		Name:  Jeffrey D. Lorenger
		Title:   Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 4, 2021	By:	/s/ Marshall H. Bridges
		Name:   Marshall H. Bridges
		Title:     Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

This certification accompanies the Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Corporation for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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Entity Address, Address Line One	600 East Second Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two	P.O. Box 1109
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 484,293	$ 468,704
Cost of sales	304,347	292,686
Gross profit	179,946	176,018
Selling and administrative expenses	157,346	167,085
Impairment charges	0	32,661
Operating income (loss)	22,600	(23,728)
Interest expense, net	1,755	1,811
Income (loss) before income taxes	20,845	(25,539)
Income taxes	5,827	(1,643)
Net income (loss)	15,018	(23,896)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(1)	(1)
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation	$ 15,019	$ (23,895)
Average number of common shares outstanding – basic (in shares)	43,163	42,628
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ (0.56)
Average number of common shares outstanding – diluted (in shares)	43,584	42,628
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.34	$ (0.56)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$ (132)	$ (600)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net of tax	(100)	59
Change in derivative financial instruments, net of tax	263	(2,216)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	31	(2,757)
Comprehensive income (loss)	15,049	(26,653)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(1)	(1)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation	$ 15,050	$ (26,652)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 94,281	$ 116,120
Short-term investments	1,776	1,687
Receivables	198,039	207,971
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(4,904)	(5,514)
Inventories	154,176	137,811
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,204	37,660
Total Current Assets	485,572	495,735
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
Land and land improvements	29,989	29,691
Buildings	294,760	293,708
Machinery and equipment	580,398	578,643
Construction in progress	20,460	17,750
Property plant and equipment, at cost	925,607	919,792
Less accumulated depreciation	562,717	553,835
Net Property, Plant, and Equipment	362,890	365,957
Right-of-use Finance Leases	10,119	6,095
Right-of-use Operating Leases	66,897	70,219
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	455,486	458,896
Other Assets	24,617	21,130
Total Assets	1,405,581	1,418,032
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	367,072	413,638
Current maturities of long-term debt	1,261	841
Current maturities of other long-term obligations	3,731	2,990
Current lease obligations - finance	2,398	1,589
Current lease obligations - operating	20,195	19,970
Total Current Liabilities	394,657	439,028
Long-Term Debt	174,545	174,524
Long-Term Lease Obligations - Finance	7,677	4,516
Long-Term Lease Obligations - Operating	50,222	53,249
Other Long-Term Liabilities	84,895	81,264
Deferred Income Taxes	75,824	74,706
Capital Stock:
Preferred stock - $1 par value, authorized 2,000 shares, no shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock - $1 par value, authorized 200,000 shares, outstanding: April 3, 2021 – 43,552 shares; January 2, 2021 – 42,919 shares	43,552	42,919
Additional paid-in capital	63,447	38,659
Retained earnings	519,559	517,994
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(9,122)	(9,153)
Total HNI Corporation shareholders' equity	617,436	590,419
Non-controlling interest	325	326
Total Equity	617,761	590,745
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,405,581	$ 1,418,032

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	43,552,000	42,919,000

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Cumulative Effect, Period Of Adoption, Adjustment	Dividend Declared	Dividend Paid	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Retained Earnings Cumulative Effect, Period Of Adoption, Adjustment	Retained Earnings Dividend Declared	Retained Earnings Dividend Paid	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Non-controlling Interest
Beginning balance at Dec. 28, 2019	$ 584,368	$ (131)			$ 42,595	$ 19,799	$ 529,723	$ (131)			$ (8,073)	$ 324
Comprehensive income:
Net income (loss)	(23,896)						(23,895)					(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2,757)										(2,757)
Dividends			$ (46)	$ (13,033)					$ (46)	$ (13,033)
Common shares – treasury:
Shares purchased	(5,741)				(187)	(4,365)	(1,189)
Shares issued under Members' Stock Purchase Plan and stock awards, net of tax	12,891				239	12,652
Ending balance at Mar. 28, 2020	551,655				42,647	28,086	491,429				(10,830)	323
Beginning balance at Jan. 02, 2021	590,745				42,919	38,659	517,994				(9,153)	326
Comprehensive income:
Net income (loss)	15,018						15,019					(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	31										31
Dividends			$ (281)	$ (13,173)					$ (281)	$ (13,173)
Common shares – treasury:
Shares issued under Members' Stock Purchase Plan and stock awards, net of tax	25,421				633	24,788
Ending balance at Apr. 03, 2021	$ 617,761				$ 43,552	$ 63,447	$ 519,559				$ (9,122)	$ 325

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends (in dollars per share)	$ 0.305	$ 0.305
Cash dividends (in dollars per share)	$ 0.305	$ 0.305

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Net Cash Flows From (To) Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 15,018	$ (23,896)
Non-cash items included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization	20,463	19,487
Other post-retirement and post-employment benefits	332	364
Stock-based compensation	5,220	4,358
Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets	6,537	5,599
Deferred income taxes	1,076	12,258
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	0	32,661
Other – net	1,315	(2,252)
Net increase (decrease) in operating assets and liabilities	(51,436)	(81,573)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	3,159	(312)
Net cash flows from (to) operating activities	1,684	(33,306)
Net Cash Flows From (To) Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(16,197)	(8,488)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	48	49
Capitalized software	(2,767)	(4,671)
Acquisition spending, net of cash acquired	(1,408)	(9,321)
Purchase of investments	(598)	(1,456)
Sales or maturities of investments	515	996
Net cash flows from (to) investing activities	(20,407)	(22,891)
Net Cash Flows From (To) Financing Activities:
Payments of long-term debt	(118)	(15,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt	547	70,129
Dividends paid	(13,234)	(13,033)
Purchase of HNI Corporation common stock	0	(5,839)
Proceeds from sales of HNI Corporation common stock	13,030	722
Other – net	(3,341)	2,558
Net cash flows from (to) financing activities	(3,116)	39,537
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(21,839)	(16,660)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	116,120	52,073
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 94,281	$ 35,413

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Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of PresentationThe 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 notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  The January 2, 2021, 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 statement have been included. Operating results for the three-month period ended April 3, 2021, are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the fiscal year ending January 1, 2022.  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, 2021. Certain reclassifications have been made within the interim financial information to conform to the current presentation.

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Disaggregation of Revenue

Revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by product category is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Systems and storage	$	182,859	$	204,021
Seating	101,650		115,872
Other	18,239		18,493
Total workplace furnishings	302,748		338,386
Residential building products	181,545		130,318
Net sales	$	484,293	$	468,704

Sales by product category are subject to similar economic factors and market conditions. See “Note 15. Reportable Segment Information” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information about operating segments.

Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities

In addition to trade receivables, the Corporation has contract assets consisting of funds paid to certain workplace furnishings dealers in exchange for their multi-year commitment to market and sell the Corporation’s products. These contract assets are amortized over the term of the contracts and recognized as a reduction of revenue. For contracts with a duration of less than one year, the Corporation has elected the practical expedient to recognize incremental costs to obtain a contract as an expense when incurred. The Corporation has contract liabilities consisting of customer deposits and rebate and marketing program liabilities.

Contract assets and contract liabilities were as follows (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Trade receivables (1)	$	198,039	$	207,971
Contract assets (current) (2)	$	761	$	761
Contract assets (long-term) (3)	$	2,174	$	2,486
Contract liabilities (4)	$	47,022	$	53,070

The index below indicates the line item in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets where contract assets and contract liabilities are reported:

(1)     "Receivables"

(2)     "Prepaid expenses and other current assets"

(3)     "Other Assets"

(4)     "Accounts payable and accrued expenses"

Changes in contract asset and contract liability balances during the three months ended April 3, 2021, were as follows (in thousands):

	Contract assets increase (decrease)		Contract liabilities (increase) decrease
Reclassification of contract assets to contra-revenue	$	(312)	$	—
Contract liabilities recognized and recorded to contra-revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		(47,347)
Contract liabilities paid	—		54,735
Cash received in advance and not recognized as revenue	—		(51,014)
Reclassification of cash received in advance to revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		49,674
Net change	$	(312)	$	6,048

Changes in contract asset and contract liability balances during the three months ended March 28, 2020 were as follows (in thousands):

	Contract assets increase (decrease)		Contract liabilities (increase) decrease
Reclassification of contract assets to contra-revenue	$	(164)	$	—
Contract liabilities recognized and recorded to contra-revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		(24,610)
Contract liabilities paid	—		39,064
Cash received in advance and not recognized as revenue	—		(19,220)
Reclassification of cash received in advance to revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		21,710
Net change	$	(164)	$	16,944

Contract liabilities for customer deposits paid to the Corporation prior to the satisfaction of performance obligations are recognized as revenue upon completion of the performance obligations. The amount of revenue recognized during the three months ended April 3, 2021, that was included in the January 2, 2021, contract liabilities balance was $21.1 million.

Performance Obligations

The Corporation recognizes revenue for sales of workplace furnishings and residential building products at a point in time following the transfer of control of such products to the customer, which typically occurs upon shipment of the product. In

certain circumstances, transfer of control to the customer does not occur until the goods are received by the customer or upon installation and/or customer acceptance, depending on the terms of the underlying contracts. Contracts typically have a duration of less than one year and normally do not include a significant financing component. Generally, payment is due within 30 days of invoicing.

The Corporation's backlog orders are typically cancellable for a period of time and almost all contracts have an original duration of one year or less. As a result, the Corporation has elected the practical expedient permitted in the revenue accounting standard not to disclose the unsatisfied performance obligation as of period end. The backlog is typically fulfilled within a few months.

Significant Judgments

The amount of consideration the Corporation receives and revenue recognized varies with changes in rebate and marketing program incentives, as well as early pay discounts, offered to customers. The Corporation uses significant judgment throughout the year in estimating the reduction in net sales driven by variable consideration for rebate and marketing programs. Judgments made include expected sales levels and utilization of funds. However, this judgment factor is significantly reduced at the end of each year when sales volumes and the impact to rebate and marketing programs are known and recorded as the programs typically end near the Corporation's fiscal year end.

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Acquisitions

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Acquisitions

Acquisitions

During the three months ended April 3, 2021, the Corporation acquired the assets of a residential building products distributor in an all-cash deal. The aggregate purchase price was approximately $1.6 million, and the preliminary allocation includes $1.3 million of tax deductible goodwill. The Corporation will finalize the allocation of the purchase price during 2021 based on the final purchase price and any adjustments required over the remaining measurement period.

On December 31, 2020, the Corporation acquired Design Public Group ("DPG"), a leading e-Commerce distributor of high-design furniture and accessories for the office and home. This transaction, which was structured as an asset acquisition and consummated entirely in cash of approximately $50 million, aligns with the Corporation's long-term strategies related to digital and e-Commerce initiatives. Due to the timing of the transaction, DPG had no net sales or expenses included in the Corporation's Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for fiscal 2020. DPG's preliminary assets and liabilities are included in the Corporation's workplace furnishings segment, and preliminary goodwill, which is expected to be tax-deductible, is assigned to its own reporting unit.

The provisional DPG purchase price allocation and estimated amortization periods of identified intangible assets as of the date of acquisition is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Fair Value		Weighted Average Amortization Period
Inventories	$	1,058
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	381
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(8,299)
Goodwill	39,800
Customer lists	9,700		6 years
Software	3,800		4 years
Trade names	3,400		10 years
Other intangible assets	200		3 years
Total net assets	$	50,040

The provisional purchase accounting remains open with respect to the valuation of intangible assets and goodwill. The valuation analysis requires the use of complex management estimates and assumptions such as future cash flows, discount rates, royalty rates, long-term growth rates, and technology build costs. At this time, intangible assets and goodwill are recorded based on preliminary assumptions, and the Corporation has not obtained all of the information necessary to finalize the determination of fair values of intangible assets. The portions of the allocation that are provisional may be adjusted to reflect the finally determined amounts, and those adjustments may be material. The Corporation expects to finalize the purchase price allocation later in 2021.

All transactions disclosed above were deemed to be acquisitions of businesses, and were accounted for using the acquisition method pursuant to ASC 805, with goodwill being recorded as a result of future cash flows and related fair value exceeding the fair value of the identified assets and liabilities.

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Inventories

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories

The Corporation values its inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021			January 2, 2021
Finished products	$	113,531		$	98,527
Materials and work in process	71,625			70,264
Last-in, first-out ("LIFO") allowance	(30,980)			(30,980)
Total inventories	$	154,176		$	137,811
Inventory valued by the LIFO costing method	77		%	75		%

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Goodwill	$	293,684	$	292,434
Definite-lived intangible assets	135,237		139,863
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	26,565		26,599
Total goodwill and other intangible assets	$	455,486	$	458,896

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reporting segment, are as follows (in thousands):

	Workplace Furnishings		Residential Building Products		Total
Balance as of January 2, 2021
Goodwill	$	168,477	$	196,976	$	365,453
Accumulated impairment losses	(72,876)		(143)		(73,019)
Net goodwill balance as of January 2, 2021	95,601		196,833		292,434
Goodwill acquired	—		1,250		1,250
Balance as of April 3, 2021
Goodwill	168,477		198,226		366,703
Accumulated impairment losses	(72,876)		(143)		(73,019)
Net goodwill balance as of April 3, 2021	$	95,601	$	198,083	$	293,684

See "Note 3. Acquisitions" for additional information regarding goodwill acquired in the year-to-date period.

Definite-lived intangible assets

The table below summarizes amortizable definite-lived intangible assets, which are reflected in "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021						January 2, 2021
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Software	$	184,752	$	84,205	$	100,547	$	182,127	$	78,619	$	103,508
Trademarks and trade names	9,964		3,764		6,200		9,964		3,546		6,418
Customer lists and other	90,910		62,420		28,490		91,002		61,065		29,937
Net definite-lived intangible assets	$	285,626	$	150,389	$	135,237	$	283,093	$	143,230	$	139,863

Amortization expense is reflected in "Selling and administrative expenses" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Capitalized software	$	5,348	$	4,550
Other definite-lived intangibles	$	1,899	$	1,523

The occurrence of events such as acquisitions, dispositions, or impairments may impact future amortization expense. Based on the current amount of intangible assets subject to amortization, the estimated amortization expense for each of the following five years is as follows (in millions):

	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025
Amortization expense	$	28.7	$	25.1	$	21.0	$	18.0	$	16.3

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

The Corporation also owns certain intangible assets, which are deemed to have indefinite useful lives because they are expected to generate cash flows indefinitely. These indefinite-lived intangible assets are reflected in "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Trademarks and trade names	$	26,565	$	26,599

The immaterial change in the indefinite-lived intangible assets balances shown above is related to foreign currency translation impacts.

Impairment Analysis

The Corporation evaluates its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter, or whenever indicators of impairment exist. The Corporation also evaluates long-lived assets (which include definite-lived intangible assets) for impairment if indicators exist.

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Product Warranties

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Product Warranties

Product WarrantiesThe Corporation issues certain warranty policies on its workplace furnishings and residential building products that provide for repair or replacement of any covered product or component that fails during normal use because of a defect in design, materials, or workmanship. Allowances have been established for the anticipated future costs associated with the Corporation's warranty programs.

A warranty allowance is determined by recording a specific allowance for known warranty issues and an additional allowance for unknown claims expected to be incurred based on historical claims experience.  Actual costs incurred could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to the allowance.  Activity associated with warranty obligations was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Balance at beginning of period	$	16,109	$	15,865
Accruals for warranties issued during period	2,370		3,224
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties	—		514
Settlements made during the period	(2,192)		(3,382)
Balance at end of period	$	16,287	$	16,221

The current and long-term portions of the allowance for estimated settlements are included within "Accounts payable and accrued expenses" and "Other Long-Term Liabilities", respectively, in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes when these estimated settlements are expected to be paid (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Current - in the next twelve months	$	5,942	$	5,918
Long-term - beyond one year	10,345		10,191
Total	$	16,287	$	16,109

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Long-Term Debt

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt is as follows (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Revolving credit facility with interest at a variable rate (April 3, 2021 - 1.1%; January 2, 2021 - 1.2%)	$	75,000	$	75,000
Fixed rate notes due in 2025 with an interest rate of 4.22%	50,000		50,000
Fixed rate notes due in 2028 with an interest rate of 4.40%	50,000		50,000
Other amounts	1,261		841
Deferred debt issuance costs	(455)		(476)
Total debt	175,806		175,365
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	1,261		841
Long-term debt	$	174,545	$	174,524

The carrying value of the Corporation's outstanding variable-rate, long-term debt obligations at April 3, 2021, was $75 million, which approximated fair value. The fair value of the fixed rate notes was estimated based on a discounted cash flow method (Level 2) to be $116 million at April 3, 2021.

As of April 3, 2021, the Corporation’s revolving credit facility borrowings were under the credit agreement entered into on April 20, 2018, with a scheduled maturity of April 20, 2023. The Corporation deferred the debt issuance costs related to the credit agreement, which are classified as assets, and is amortizing them over the term of the credit agreement. The current portion of debt issuance costs of $0.4 million is the amount to be amortized over the next twelve months based on the current credit agreement and is reflected in "Prepaid expenses and other current assets" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The long-term portion of debt issuance costs of $0.4 million is reflected in "Other Assets" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of April 3, 2021, there was $75 million outstanding under the $450 million revolving credit facility. The entire amount drawn under the revolving credit facility is considered long-term as the Corporation assumes no obligation to repay any of the

amounts borrowed in the next twelve months. Based on current earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, the Corporation can access the full remaining $375 million of borrowing capacity available under the revolving credit facility and maintain compliance with applicable covenants.

In addition to cash flows from operations, the revolving credit facility under the credit agreement is the primary source of daily operating capital for the Corporation and provides additional financial capacity for capital expenditures, repurchases of common stock, and strategic initiatives, such as acquisitions.

In addition to the revolving credit facility, the Corporation also has $100 million of borrowings outstanding under private placement note agreements entered into on May 31, 2018. Under the agreements, the Corporation issued $50 million of seven-year fixed rate notes with an interest rate of 4.22 percent, due May 31, 2025, and $50 million of ten-year fixed rate notes with an interest rate of 4.40 percent, due May 31, 2028. The Corporation deferred the debt issuance costs related to the private placement note agreements, which are classified as a reduction of long-term debt, and is amortizing them over the terms of the private placement note agreements. The deferred debt issuance costs do not reduce the amount owed by the Corporation under the terms of the private placement note agreements. As of April 3, 2021, the debt issuance costs balance of $0.5 million related to the private placement note agreements is reflected in "Long-Term Debt" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The credit agreement and private placement notes both contain financial and non-financial covenants. The covenants under both are substantially the same. Non-compliance with covenants under the agreements could prevent the Corporation from being able to access further borrowings, require immediate repayment of all amounts outstanding, and/or increase the cost of borrowing.

Covenants require maintenance of financial ratios as of the end of any fiscal quarter, including:

•a consolidated interest coverage ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) of not less than 4.0 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of (a) consolidated EBITDA for the last four fiscal quarters to (b) the sum of consolidated interest charges; and

•a consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) of not greater than 3.5 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of (a) the quarter-end consolidated funded indebtedness to (b) consolidated EBITDA for the last four fiscal quarters.

The most restrictive of the financial covenants is the consolidated leverage ratio requirement of 3.5 to 1.0.  Under the credit agreement, consolidated EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization of intangibles, as well as non-cash items that increase or decrease net income.  As of April 3, 2021, the Corporation was below the maximum allowable ratio and was in compliance with all of the covenants and other restrictions in the credit agreement.  The Corporation expects to remain in compliance with all of the covenants and other restrictions in the credit agreement over the next twelve months.

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Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Corporation's tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of its annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items. The following table summarizes the Corporation's income tax provision (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021			March 28, 2020
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	20,845		$	(25,539)
Income taxes	$	5,827		$	(1,643)
Effective tax rate	28.0		%	6.4		%

The Corporation's effective tax rate was higher in the three months ended April 3, 2021, compared to the same period last year. The variance is due to higher financial performance in the current year period and an improved full year 2021 income outlook, relative to the prior year quarter performance and full year outlook which were adversely impacted by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting significant economic disruption. This resulted in a greater rate benefit from tax credits in the first quarter of 2020.

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Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments

Fair Value Measurements of Financial InstrumentsFor recognition purposes, on a recurring basis, the Corporation is required to measure at fair value its marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and deferred stock-based compensation.  The marketable securities are comprised of money

market funds, government securities, and corporate bonds. When available, the Corporation uses quoted market prices to determine fair value and classifies such measurements within Level 1.  Where market prices are not available, the Corporation makes use of observable market-based inputs (prices or quotes from published exchanges and indexes) to calculate fair value using the market approach, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2.

Financial instruments measured at fair value 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)
Balance as of April 3, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents (including money market funds) (1)	$	94,281	$	94,281	$	—	$	—
Government securities (2)	$	6,315	$	—	$	6,315	$	—
Corporate bonds (2)	$	7,227	$	—	$	7,227	$	—
Derivative financial instruments - liability (3)	$	1,953	$	—	$	1,953	$	—
Deferred stock-based compensation (4)	$	7,607	$	—	$	7,607	$	—
Balance as of January 2, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents (including money market funds) (1)	$	116,120	$	116,120	$	—	$	—
Government securities (2)	$	6,371	$	—	$	6,371	$	—
Corporate bonds (2)	$	7,228	$	—	$	7,228	$	—
Derivative financial instruments - liability (3)	$	2,328	$	—	$	2,328	$	—
Deferred stock-based compensation (4)	$	7,207	$	—	$	7,207	$	—

The index below indicates the line item in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets where the financial instruments are reported:

(1) "Cash and cash equivalents"

(2) Current portion - "Short-term investments"; Long-term portion - "Other Assets"

(3) Current portion - "Accounts payable and accrued expenses"; Long-term portion - "Other Long-Term Liabilities"

(4) Current portion - "Current maturities of other long-term obligations"; Long-term portion - "Other Long-Term Liabilities"

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity

The following tables summarize the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as applicable (in thousands):

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Debt Securities		Pension and Post-retirement Liabilities		Derivative Financial Instruments		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 2, 2021	$	(1,071)	$	360	$	(6,682)	$	(1,760)	$	(9,153)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(132)		(127)		—		130		(129)
Tax (expense) or benefit	—		27		—		(31)		(4)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		—		—		164		164
Balance as of April 3, 2021	$	(1,203)	$	260	$	(6,682)	$	(1,497)	$	(9,122)

Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to equity.

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Debt Securities		Pension and Post-retirement Liabilities		Derivative Financial Instruments		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of December 28, 2019	$	(2,912)	$	95	$	(5,762)	$	506	$	(8,073)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(600)		75		—		(2,756)		(3,281)
Tax (expense) or benefit	—		(16)		—		648		632
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		—		—		(108)		(108)
Balance as of March 28, 2020	$	(3,512)	$	154	$	(5,762)	$	(1,710)	$	(10,830)

Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to equity.

Interest Rate Swap

In 2019, concurrent with the termination of a previous interest rate swap, the Corporation entered into a new interest rate swap transaction to hedge $75 million of outstanding variable rate revolver borrowings against future interest rate volatility.  Under the terms of this interest rate swap, the Corporation pays a fixed rate of 1.42 percent and receives one month LIBOR on a $75 million notional value expiring April 2023.  As of April 3, 2021, the fair value of the Corporation's interest rate swap liability was $2.0 million. The unrecognized change in value of the interest rate swap is reported net of tax as $(1.5) million in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table details the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):

		Three Months Ended
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Derivative financial instruments
Interest rate swap	Interest expense, net	$	(214)	$	114
	Income taxes	50		(6)
	Net of tax	$	(164)	$	108

Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to profit.

Dividend

The Corporation declared and paid cash dividends per common share as follows (in dollars):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Dividends per common share	$	0.305	$	0.305

Stock Repurchase

The following table summarizes shares repurchased and settled by the Corporation (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Shares repurchased	—		186,700
Average price per share	$	—	$	30.75
Cash purchase price	$	—	$	(5,741)
Purchases unsettled as of quarter end	—		276
Prior year purchases settled in current year	—		(374)
Shares repurchased per cash flow	$	—	$	(5,839)

As of April 3, 2021, approximately $158.3 million of the Corporation's Board of Directors' ("Board") current repurchase authorization remained unspent.

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Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

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

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Numerator:
Numerator for both basic and diluted EPS attributable to HNI Corporation net income (loss)	$	15,019	$	(23,895)
Denominators:
Denominator for basic EPS weighted-average common shares outstanding	43,163		42,628
Potentially dilutive shares from stock-based compensation plans	421		—
Denominator for diluted EPS	43,584		42,628
Earnings per share – basic	$	0.35	$	(0.56)
Earnings per share – diluted	$	0.34	$	(0.56)

The weighted-average common stock equivalents presented above do not include the effect of the common stock equivalents in the table below because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021	March 28, 2020
Common stock equivalents excluded because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive	2,112	2,841

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Stock-Based Compensation

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

The Corporation measures stock-based compensation expense at grant date, based on the fair value of the award. Forms of awards issued under shareholder approved plans include stock options, restricted stock units based on a service condition ("restricted stock units"), restricted stock units based on both performance and service conditions ("performance stock units"), and shares issued under member stock purchase plans. Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock units, and performance stock units is recognized over the employees' requisite service periods, adjusted for an estimated forfeiture rate for those shares not expected to vest. Additionally, expense related to performance stock units is adjusted for the probability that the Corporation will perform within an established target range of cumulative profitability over a multi-year period.

The following table summarizes expense associated with these plans (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Compensation cost	$	5,220	$	4,358

The units granted by the Corporation had fair values as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Restricted stock units	$	15,707	$	5,777
Performance stock units	$	6,013	$	5,777

The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation expense and the weighted-average remaining service period for non-vested stock options and stock units as of April 3, 2021:

	Unrecognized Compensation Expense (in thousands)		Weighted-Average Remaining Service Period (years)
Non-vested stock options	$	1,037	0.9
Non-vested restricted stock units	$	10,334	1.3
Non-vested performance stock units	$	6,761	1.4

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Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	Recently Adopted Accounting StandardsIn December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This update simplifies various aspects related to accounting for income taxes, removes certain exceptions to the general principles in ASC 740, and clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. The Corporation adopted ASC 740 in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, with no material effect on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnote disclosures.

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Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies

Guarantees, Commitments, and Contingencies

The Corporation utilizes letters of credit and surety bonds in the amount of approximately $24 million to back certain insurance policies and payment obligations.  Additionally, the Corporation periodically utilizes trade letters of credit and banker's acceptances to guarantee certain payments to overseas suppliers; as of April 3, 2021, there were no outstanding amounts related to these types of guarantees. The letters of credit, bonds, and banker's acceptances 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 liabilities relating to 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, cash flows, or on the Corporation's quarterly or annual operating results when resolved in a future period.

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Reportable Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Reportable Segment Information

Reportable Segment Information

Management views the Corporation as being in two reportable segments based on industries: workplace furnishings and residential building products, with the former being the principal segment.

The aggregated workplace furnishings segment manufactures and markets a broad line of commercial and home office furniture which includes panel-based and freestanding furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, and architectural products.  The residential building products segment manufactures and markets a full array of gas, wood, electric, and pellet fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, and accessories.

For purposes of segment reporting, intercompany sales between segments are not material, and operating profit is income before income taxes exclusive of certain unallocated general corporate expenses.  These unallocated general corporate expenses include the net costs of the Corporation's corporate operations.  Management views interest income and expense as corporate financing costs and not as a reportable segment cost.  In addition, management applies an effective income tax rate to its consolidated income before income taxes so income taxes are not reported or viewed internally on a segment basis. Identifiable assets by segment are those assets applicable to the respective industry segments. Corporate assets consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, long-term investments, IT infrastructure, and corporate office real estate and related equipment.

No geographic information for revenues from external customers or for long-lived assets is disclosed since the Corporation's primary market and capital investments are concentrated in the United States.

Reportable segment data reconciled to the Corporation's condensed consolidated financial statements was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Net Sales:
Workplace furnishings	$	302,748	$	338,386
Residential building products	181,545		130,318
Total	$	484,293	$	468,704
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:
Workplace furnishings	$	(3,071)	$	(33,231)
Residential building products	39,849		20,671
General corporate	(14,178)		(11,168)
Operating income	22,600		(23,728)
Interest expense, net	1,755		1,811
Total	$	20,845	$	(25,539)
Depreciation and Amortization Expense:
Workplace furnishings	$	11,984	$	11,332
Residential building products	2,410		2,306
General corporate	6,069		5,849
Total	$	20,463	$	19,487
Capital Expenditures (including capitalized software):
Workplace furnishings	$	10,487	$	7,101
Residential building products	4,710		2,973
General corporate	3,767		3,085
Total	$	18,964	$	13,159
	As of April 3, 2021		As of January 2, 2021
Identifiable Assets:
Workplace furnishings	$	757,753	$	762,780
Residential building products	390,520		381,550
General corporate	257,308		273,702
Total	$	1,405,581	$	1,418,032

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Recently Adopted Accounting Standards (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

Revenue

Performance Obligations

The Corporation recognizes revenue for sales of workplace furnishings and residential building products at a point in time following the transfer of control of such products to the customer, which typically occurs upon shipment of the product. In

certain circumstances, transfer of control to the customer does not occur until the goods are received by the customer or upon installation and/or customer acceptance, depending on the terms of the underlying contracts. Contracts typically have a duration of less than one year and normally do not include a significant financing component. Generally, payment is due within 30 days of invoicing.

The Corporation's backlog orders are typically cancellable for a period of time and almost all contracts have an original duration of one year or less. As a result, the Corporation has elected the practical expedient permitted in the revenue accounting standard not to disclose the unsatisfied performance obligation as of period end. The backlog is typically fulfilled within a few months.

Significant Judgments

The amount of consideration the Corporation receives and revenue recognized varies with changes in rebate and marketing program incentives, as well as early pay discounts, offered to customers. The Corporation uses significant judgment throughout the year in estimating the reduction in net sales driven by variable consideration for rebate and marketing programs. Judgments made include expected sales levels and utilization of funds. However, this judgment factor is significantly reduced at the end of each year when sales volumes and the impact to rebate and marketing programs are known and recorded as the programs typically end near the Corporation's fiscal year end.

Inventories

The Corporation values its inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Impairment AnalysisThe Corporation evaluates its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter, or whenever indicators of impairment exist. The Corporation also evaluates long-lived assets (which include definite-lived intangible assets) for impairment if indicators exist.

Product Warranties

The Corporation issues certain warranty policies on its workplace furnishings and residential building products that provide for repair or replacement of any covered product or component that fails during normal use because of a defect in design, materials, or workmanship. Allowances have been established for the anticipated future costs associated with the Corporation's warranty programs.A warranty allowance is determined by recording a specific allowance for known warranty issues and an additional allowance for unknown claims expected to be incurred based on historical claims experience.  Actual costs incurred could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to the allowance.

Fair Value Measurements

For recognition purposes, on a recurring basis, the Corporation is required to measure at fair value its marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and deferred stock-based compensation.  The marketable securities are comprised of money market funds, government securities, and corporate bonds. When available, the Corporation uses quoted market prices to determine fair value and classifies such measurements within Level 1.  Where market prices are not available, the Corporation makes use of observable market-based inputs (prices or quotes from published exchanges and indexes) to calculate fair value using the market approach, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2.

Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans

The Corporation measures stock-based compensation expense at grant date, based on the fair value of the award. Forms of awards issued under shareholder approved plans include stock options, restricted stock units based on a service condition ("restricted stock units"), restricted stock units based on both performance and service conditions ("performance stock units"), and shares issued under member stock purchase plans. Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock units, and performance stock units is recognized over the employees' requisite service periods, adjusted for an estimated forfeiture rate for those shares not expected to vest. Additionally, expense related to performance stock units is adjusted for the probability that the Corporation will perform within an established target range of cumulative profitability over a multi-year period.

Business Segment Information

Management views the Corporation as being in two reportable segments based on industries: workplace furnishings and residential building products, with the former being the principal segment.

The aggregated workplace furnishings segment manufactures and markets a broad line of commercial and home office furniture which includes panel-based and freestanding furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, and architectural products.  The residential building products segment manufactures and markets a full array of gas, wood, electric, and pellet fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, and accessories.

For purposes of segment reporting, intercompany sales between segments are not material, and operating profit is income before income taxes exclusive of certain unallocated general corporate expenses.  These unallocated general corporate expenses include the net costs of the Corporation's corporate operations.  Management views interest income and expense as corporate financing costs and not as a reportable segment cost.  In addition, management applies an effective income tax rate to its consolidated income before income taxes so income taxes are not reported or viewed internally on a segment basis. Identifiable assets by segment are those assets applicable to the respective industry segments. Corporate assets consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, long-term investments, IT infrastructure, and corporate office real estate and related equipment.

No geographic information for revenues from external customers or for long-lived assets is disclosed since the Corporation's primary market and capital investments are concentrated in the United States.

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue

Revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by product category is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Systems and storage	$	182,859	$	204,021
Seating	101,650		115,872
Other	18,239		18,493
Total workplace furnishings	302,748		338,386
Residential building products	181,545		130,318
Net sales	$	484,293	$	468,704

Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability

Contract assets and contract liabilities were as follows (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Trade receivables (1)	$	198,039	$	207,971
Contract assets (current) (2)	$	761	$	761
Contract assets (long-term) (3)	$	2,174	$	2,486
Contract liabilities (4)	$	47,022	$	53,070

The index below indicates the line item in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets where contract assets and contract liabilities are reported:

(1)     "Receivables"

(2)     "Prepaid expenses and other current assets"

(3)     "Other Assets"

(4)     "Accounts payable and accrued expenses"

Changes in contract asset and contract liability balances during the three months ended April 3, 2021, were as follows (in thousands):

	Contract assets increase (decrease)		Contract liabilities (increase) decrease
Reclassification of contract assets to contra-revenue	$	(312)	$	—
Contract liabilities recognized and recorded to contra-revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		(47,347)
Contract liabilities paid	—		54,735
Cash received in advance and not recognized as revenue	—		(51,014)
Reclassification of cash received in advance to revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		49,674
Net change	$	(312)	$	6,048

Changes in contract asset and contract liability balances during the three months ended March 28, 2020 were as follows (in thousands):

	Contract assets increase (decrease)		Contract liabilities (increase) decrease
Reclassification of contract assets to contra-revenue	$	(164)	$	—
Contract liabilities recognized and recorded to contra-revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		(24,610)
Contract liabilities paid	—		39,064
Cash received in advance and not recognized as revenue	—		(19,220)
Reclassification of cash received in advance to revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	—		21,710
Net change	$	(164)	$	16,944

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Acquisitions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Schedule of Asset Acquisition

The provisional DPG purchase price allocation and estimated amortization periods of identified intangible assets as of the date of acquisition is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Fair Value		Weighted Average Amortization Period
Inventories	$	1,058
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	381
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(8,299)
Goodwill	39,800
Customer lists	9,700		6 years
Software	3,800		4 years
Trade names	3,400		10 years
Other intangible assets	200		3 years
Total net assets	$	50,040

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Inventories (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventories

Inventories included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021			January 2, 2021
Finished products	$	113,531		$	98,527
Materials and work in process	71,625			70,264
Last-in, first-out ("LIFO") allowance	(30,980)			(30,980)
Total inventories	$	154,176		$	137,811
Inventory valued by the LIFO costing method	77		%	75		%

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Goodwill and other intangible assets included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Goodwill	$	293,684	$	292,434
Definite-lived intangible assets	135,237		139,863
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	26,565		26,599
Total goodwill and other intangible assets	$	455,486	$	458,896

Schedule of Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reporting segment, are as follows (in thousands):

	Workplace Furnishings		Residential Building Products		Total
Balance as of January 2, 2021
Goodwill	$	168,477	$	196,976	$	365,453
Accumulated impairment losses	(72,876)		(143)		(73,019)
Net goodwill balance as of January 2, 2021	95,601		196,833		292,434
Goodwill acquired	—		1,250		1,250
Balance as of April 3, 2021
Goodwill	168,477		198,226		366,703
Accumulated impairment losses	(72,876)		(143)		(73,019)
Net goodwill balance as of April 3, 2021	$	95,601	$	198,083	$	293,684

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class

The table below summarizes amortizable definite-lived intangible assets, which are reflected in "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021						January 2, 2021
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Software	$	184,752	$	84,205	$	100,547	$	182,127	$	78,619	$	103,508
Trademarks and trade names	9,964		3,764		6,200		9,964		3,546		6,418
Customer lists and other	90,910		62,420		28,490		91,002		61,065		29,937
Net definite-lived intangible assets	$	285,626	$	150,389	$	135,237	$	283,093	$	143,230	$	139,863

Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense

Amortization expense is reflected in "Selling and administrative expenses" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Capitalized software	$	5,348	$	4,550
Other definite-lived intangibles	$	1,899	$	1,523

Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense Table

Based on the current amount of intangible assets subject to amortization, the estimated amortization expense for each of the following five years is as follows (in millions):

	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025
Amortization expense	$	28.7	$	25.1	$	21.0	$	18.0	$	16.3

Schedule of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill

These indefinite-lived intangible assets are reflected in "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Trademarks and trade names	$	26,565	$	26,599

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Product Warranties (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Activity Associated with Warranty Obligations

Activity associated with warranty obligations was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Balance at beginning of period	$	16,109	$	15,865
Accruals for warranties issued during period	2,370		3,224
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties	—		514
Settlements made during the period	(2,192)		(3,382)
Balance at end of period	$	16,287	$	16,221

The following table summarizes when these estimated settlements are expected to be paid (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Current - in the next twelve months	$	5,942	$	5,918
Long-term - beyond one year	10,345		10,191
Total	$	16,287	$	16,109

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Long-Term Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt

Long-term debt is as follows (in thousands):

	April 3, 2021		January 2, 2021
Revolving credit facility with interest at a variable rate (April 3, 2021 - 1.1%; January 2, 2021 - 1.2%)	$	75,000	$	75,000
Fixed rate notes due in 2025 with an interest rate of 4.22%	50,000		50,000
Fixed rate notes due in 2028 with an interest rate of 4.40%	50,000		50,000
Other amounts	1,261		841
Deferred debt issuance costs	(455)		(476)
Total debt	175,806		175,365
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	1,261		841
Long-term debt	$	174,545	$	174,524

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Income Taxes (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Income Tax Provision

The following table summarizes the Corporation's income tax provision (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021			March 28, 2020
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	20,845		$	(25,539)
Income taxes	$	5,827		$	(1,643)
Effective tax rate	28.0		%	6.4		%

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value

Financial instruments measured at fair value 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)
Balance as of April 3, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents (including money market funds) (1)	$	94,281	$	94,281	$	—	$	—
Government securities (2)	$	6,315	$	—	$	6,315	$	—
Corporate bonds (2)	$	7,227	$	—	$	7,227	$	—
Derivative financial instruments - liability (3)	$	1,953	$	—	$	1,953	$	—
Deferred stock-based compensation (4)	$	7,607	$	—	$	7,607	$	—
Balance as of January 2, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents (including money market funds) (1)	$	116,120	$	116,120	$	—	$	—
Government securities (2)	$	6,371	$	—	$	6,371	$	—
Corporate bonds (2)	$	7,228	$	—	$	7,228	$	—
Derivative financial instruments - liability (3)	$	2,328	$	—	$	2,328	$	—
Deferred stock-based compensation (4)	$	7,207	$	—	$	7,207	$	—

The index below indicates the line item in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets where the financial instruments are reported:

(1) "Cash and cash equivalents"

(2) Current portion - "Short-term investments"; Long-term portion - "Other Assets"

(3) Current portion - "Accounts payable and accrued expenses"; Long-term portion - "Other Long-Term Liabilities"

(4) Current portion - "Current maturities of other long-term obligations"; Long-term portion - "Other Long-Term Liabilities"

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax

The following tables summarize the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as applicable (in thousands):

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Debt Securities		Pension and Post-retirement Liabilities		Derivative Financial Instruments		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 2, 2021	$	(1,071)	$	360	$	(6,682)	$	(1,760)	$	(9,153)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(132)		(127)		—		130		(129)
Tax (expense) or benefit	—		27		—		(31)		(4)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		—		—		164		164
Balance as of April 3, 2021	$	(1,203)	$	260	$	(6,682)	$	(1,497)	$	(9,122)

Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to equity.

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Debt Securities		Pension and Post-retirement Liabilities		Derivative Financial Instruments		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of December 28, 2019	$	(2,912)	$	95	$	(5,762)	$	506	$	(8,073)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(600)		75		—		(2,756)		(3,281)
Tax (expense) or benefit	—		(16)		—		648		632
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		—		—		(108)		(108)
Balance as of March 28, 2020	$	(3,512)	$	154	$	(5,762)	$	(1,710)	$	(10,830)

Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to equity.

Schedule of Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table details the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):

		Three Months Ended
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Derivative financial instruments
Interest rate swap	Interest expense, net	$	(214)	$	114
	Income taxes	50		(6)
	Net of tax	$	(164)	$	108

Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to profit.

Schedule of Dividends Declared and Paid Per Share

The Corporation declared and paid cash dividends per common share as follows (in dollars):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Dividends per common share	$	0.305	$	0.305

Schedule of Share Repurchases

The following table summarizes shares repurchased and settled by the Corporation (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Shares repurchased	—		186,700
Average price per share	$	—	$	30.75
Cash purchase price	$	—	$	(5,741)
Purchases unsettled as of quarter end	—		276
Prior year purchases settled in current year	—		(374)
Shares repurchased per cash flow	$	—	$	(5,839)

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted

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

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Numerator:
Numerator for both basic and diluted EPS attributable to HNI Corporation net income (loss)	$	15,019	$	(23,895)
Denominators:
Denominator for basic EPS weighted-average common shares outstanding	43,163		42,628
Potentially dilutive shares from stock-based compensation plans	421		—
Denominator for diluted EPS	43,584		42,628
Earnings per share – basic	$	0.35	$	(0.56)
Earnings per share – diluted	$	0.34	$	(0.56)

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares

The weighted-average common stock equivalents presented above do not include the effect of the common stock equivalents in the table below because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021	March 28, 2020
Common stock equivalents excluded because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive	2,112	2,841

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Schedule of Stock Based Compensation Expense

The following table summarizes expense associated with these plans (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Compensation cost	$	5,220	$	4,358

Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period

The units granted by the Corporation had fair values as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Restricted stock units	$	15,707	$	5,777
Performance stock units	$	6,013	$	5,777

Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards

The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation expense and the weighted-average remaining service period for non-vested stock options and stock units as of April 3, 2021:

	Unrecognized Compensation Expense (in thousands)		Weighted-Average Remaining Service Period (years)
Non-vested stock options	$	1,037	0.9
Non-vested restricted stock units	$	10,334	1.3
Non-vested performance stock units	$	6,761	1.4

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Reportable Segment Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Reportable Segment Data

Reportable segment data reconciled to the Corporation's condensed consolidated financial statements was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	April 3, 2021		March 28, 2020
Net Sales:
Workplace furnishings	$	302,748	$	338,386
Residential building products	181,545		130,318
Total	$	484,293	$	468,704
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:
Workplace furnishings	$	(3,071)	$	(33,231)
Residential building products	39,849		20,671
General corporate	(14,178)		(11,168)
Operating income	22,600		(23,728)
Interest expense, net	1,755		1,811
Total	$	20,845	$	(25,539)
Depreciation and Amortization Expense:
Workplace furnishings	$	11,984	$	11,332
Residential building products	2,410		2,306
General corporate	6,069		5,849
Total	$	20,463	$	19,487
Capital Expenditures (including capitalized software):
Workplace furnishings	$	10,487	$	7,101
Residential building products	4,710		2,973
General corporate	3,767		3,085
Total	$	18,964	$	13,159
	As of April 3, 2021		As of January 2, 2021
Identifiable Assets:
Workplace furnishings	$	757,753	$	762,780
Residential building products	390,520		381,550
General corporate	257,308		273,702
Total	$	1,405,581	$	1,418,032

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	$ 484,293	$ 468,704
Workplace furnishings
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	302,748	338,386
Workplace furnishings | Systems and storage
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	182,859	204,021
Workplace furnishings | Seating
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	101,650	115,872
Workplace furnishings | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	18,239	18,493
Residential building products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	$ 181,545	$ 130,318

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Trade receivables	$ 198,039	$ 207,971
Contract assets (current)	761	761
Contract assets (long-term)	2,174	2,486
Contract liabilities	$ 47,022	$ 53,070

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Change in Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Contract assets increase (decrease)
Reclassification of contract assets to contra-revenue	$ (312)	$ (164)
Net change	(312)	(164)
Contract liabilities (increase) decrease
Contract liabilities recognized and recorded to contra-revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	(47,347)	(24,610)
Contract liabilities paid	54,735	39,064
Cash received in advance and not recognized as revenue	(51,014)	(19,220)
Reclassification of cash received in advance to revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	49,674	21,710
Net change	$ 6,048	$ 16,944

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue recognized	$ 21.1
Payment terms	30 days

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Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Schedule Of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 293,684	$ 292,434
Assets of Residential Building Products Companies
Schedule Of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments for asset acquisitions		1,600
Goodwill		$ 1,300
Design Public Group
Schedule Of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 39,800
Asset acquisition	$ 50,040

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Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocation and Estimated Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Schedule Of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 293,684	$ 292,434
Design Public Group
Schedule Of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Inventories	$ 1,058
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	381
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(8,299)
Goodwill	39,800
Total net assets	50,040
Design Public Group | Customer lists
Schedule Of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 9,700
Weighted Average Amortization Period	6 years
Design Public Group | Software
Schedule Of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 3,800
Weighted Average Amortization Period	4 years
Design Public Group | Trade names
Schedule Of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 3,400
Weighted Average Amortization Period	10 years
Design Public Group | Other intangible assets
Schedule Of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 200
Weighted Average Amortization Period	3 years

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Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Inventories
Finished products	$ 113,531	$ 98,527
Materials and work in process	71,625	70,264
Last-in, first-out ("LIFO") allowance	(30,980)	(30,980)
Total inventories	$ 154,176	$ 137,811
Inventory valued by the LIFO costing method	77.00%	75.00%

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 293,684	$ 292,434
Definite-lived intangible assets	135,237	139,863
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	26,565	26,599
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	$ 455,486	$ 458,896

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	$ 365,453
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(73,019)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	292,434
Goodwill acquired	1,250
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	366,703
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(73,019)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	293,684
Workplace furnishings
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	168,477
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(72,876)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	95,601
Goodwill acquired	0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	168,477
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(72,876)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	95,601
Residential building products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	196,976
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(143)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	196,833
Goodwill acquired	1,250
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	198,226
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(143)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$ 198,083

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	$ 285,626	$ 283,093
Accumulated Amortization	150,389	143,230
Net	135,237	139,863
Software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	184,752	182,127
Accumulated Amortization	84,205	78,619
Net	100,547	103,508
Trademarks and trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	9,964	9,964
Accumulated Amortization	3,764	3,546
Net	6,200	6,418
Customer lists and other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	90,910	91,002
Accumulated Amortization	62,420	61,065
Net	$ 28,490	$ 29,937

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Capitalized software	$ 5,348	$ 4,550
Other definite-lived intangibles	$ 1,899	$ 1,523

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Future Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Millions	Apr. 03, 2021 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2021	$ 28.7
2022	25.1
2023	21.0
2024	18.0
2025	$ 16.3

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 26,565	$ 26,599
Trademarks and trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 26,565	$ 26,599

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Product Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 16,109	$ 15,865
Accruals for warranties issued during period	2,370	3,224
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties	0	514
Settlements made during the period	(2,192)	(3,382)
Balance at end of period	$ 16,287	$ 16,221

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Product Warranties - Current and Long Term Warranty (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Current - in the next twelve months	$ 5,942	$ 5,918
Long-term - beyond one year	10,345	10,191
Total	$ 16,287	$ 16,109	$ 16,221	$ 15,865

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Long-Term Debt Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021	May 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 175,806	$ 175,365
Deferred debt issuance costs	(455)	(476)
Current maturities of long-term debt	1,261	841
Long-term debt	$ 174,545	$ 174,524
Fixed rate notes due in 2025 with an interest rate of 4.22%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.22%		4.22%
Fixed rate notes due in 2028 with an interest rate of 4.40%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.40%		4.40%
Revolving credit facility with interest at a variable rate (April 3, 2021 - 1.1%; January 2, 2021 - 1.2%)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	1.10%	1.20%
Total debt	$ 75,000	$ 75,000
Fixed rate notes due in 2025 with an interest rate of 4.22%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	50,000	50,000
Fixed rate notes due in 2028 with an interest rate of 4.40%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	50,000	50,000
Other amounts
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 1,261	$ 841

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Long-Term Debt Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	May 31, 2018	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt obligations		$ 175,806,000	$ 175,365,000
Deferred debt issuance costs, current		400,000
Deferred debt issuance costs, noncurrent		400,000
Revolving credit facility with interest at a variable rate (April 3, 2021 - 1.1%; January 2, 2021 - 1.2%)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term line of credit outstanding		75,000,000
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity		450,000,000
Line of credit remaining borrowing capacity		$ 375,000,000
Ratio of interest coverage to earnings for the last four fiscal quarters		4.0
Ratio of leverage to earnings for the last four fiscal quarters		3.5
Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt obligations		$ 75,000,000
Private Placement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of debt obligations		116,000,000
Deferred debt issuance costs, noncurrent		$ 500,000
Borrowings	$ 100,000,000
Fixed rate notes due in 2025 with an interest rate of 4.22%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 50,000,000
Note term	7 years
Interest rate	4.22%	4.22%
Fixed rate notes due in 2028 with an interest rate of 4.40%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 50,000,000
Note term	10 years
Interest rate	4.40%	4.40%

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ 20,845	$ (25,539)
Income taxes	$ 5,827	$ (1,643)
Effective tax rate	28.00%	6.40%

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Fair Value Measurements - Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents (including money market funds)	$ 94,281	$ 116,120
Fair value, measurements, recurring
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents (including money market funds)	94,281	116,120
Derivative financial instruments - liability	1,953	2,328
Deferred stock-based compensation	7,607	7,207
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents (including money market funds)	94,281	116,120
Derivative financial instruments - liability	0	0
Deferred stock-based compensation	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents (including money market funds)	0	0
Derivative financial instruments - liability	1,953	2,328
Deferred stock-based compensation	7,607	7,207
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents (including money market funds)	0	0
Derivative financial instruments - liability	0	0
Deferred stock-based compensation	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Government securities
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale debt securities	6,315	6,371
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Government securities | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale debt securities	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Government securities | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale debt securities	6,315	6,371
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Government securities | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale debt securities	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Corporate bonds
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale debt securities	7,227	7,228
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Corporate bonds | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale debt securities	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Corporate bonds | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale debt securities	7,227	7,228
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Corporate bonds | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale debt securities	$ 0	$ 0

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity - Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 590,745	$ 584,368
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(129)	(3,281)
Tax (expense) or benefit	(4)	632
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	164	(108)
Ending balance	617,761	551,655
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(1,071)	(2,912)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(132)	(600)
Tax (expense) or benefit	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0
Ending balance	(1,203)	(3,512)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Debt Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	360	95
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(127)	75
Tax (expense) or benefit	27	(16)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0
Ending balance	260	154
Pension and Post-retirement Liabilities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(6,682)	(5,762)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	0	0
Tax (expense) or benefit	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0
Ending balance	(6,682)	(5,762)
Derivative Financial Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(1,760)	506
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	130	(2,756)
Tax (expense) or benefit	(31)	648
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	164	(108)
Ending balance	(1,497)	(1,710)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(9,153)	(8,073)
Ending balance	$ (9,122)	$ (10,830)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (9,122,000)	$ (9,153,000)
Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	158,300,000
Interest rate swap
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount			$ 75,000,000
Derivative, fixed interest rate			1.42%
Derivative liability	2,000,000.0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (1,500,000)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity - Reclassification (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income taxes	$ (5,827)	$ 1,643
Net of tax	15,019	(23,895)
Interest rate swap | Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Derivative Financial Instruments
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense, net	(214)	114
Income taxes	50	(6)
Net of tax	$ (164)	$ 108

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity - Dividend (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.305	$ 0.305
Dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.305	$ 0.305

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Shareholders' Equity (Stock Repurchases) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 30.75
Shares repurchased per cash flow	$ 0	$ (5,839)
Common Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Shares repurchased (in shares)	0	186,700
Cash purchase price	$ 0	$ (5,741)
Purchases unsettled as of quarter end	0	276
Prior year purchases settled in current year	0	(374)
Shares repurchased per cash flow	$ 0	$ (5,839)

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Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Numerator:
Numerator for both basic and diluted EPS attributable to HNI Corporation net income (loss)	$ 15,019	$ (23,895)
Denominators:
Denominator for basic EPS weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	43,163	42,628
Potentially dilutive shares from stock-based compensation plans (in shares)	421	0
Denominator for diluted EPS (in shares)	43,584	42,628
Earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ (0.56)
Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.34	$ (0.56)

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Earnings Per Share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Common stock equivalents excluded because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common stock equivalents excluded because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive (in shares)	2,112	2,841

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021	Mar. 28, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation cost	$ 5,220	$ 4,358
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 1,037
Weighted-Average Remaining Service Period (years)	10 months 24 days
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair value	$ 15,707	5,777
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 10,334
Weighted-Average Remaining Service Period (years)	1 year 3 months 18 days
Performance stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair value	$ 6,013	$ 5,777
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 6,761
Weighted-Average Remaining Service Period (years)	1 year 4 months 24 days

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Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies (Details)	Apr. 03, 2021 USD ($)
Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Letters of credit	$ 24,000,000
Trade Letters Of Credit And Bankers Acceptances
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Letters of credit	$ 0

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Reportable Segment Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2021 USD ($) segment	Mar. 28, 2020 USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2021 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment	2
Net sales	$ 484,293	$ 468,704
Operating income	22,600	(23,728)
Interest expense, net	1,755	1,811
Income (loss) before income taxes	20,845	(25,539)
Depreciation and amortization	20,463	19,487
Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)	18,964	13,159
Identifiable assets	1,405,581		$ 1,418,032
Workplace furnishings
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	302,748	338,386
Residential building products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	181,545	130,318
Operating segments | Workplace furnishings
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	302,748	338,386
Operating income	(3,071)	(33,231)
Depreciation and amortization	11,984	11,332
Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)	10,487	7,101
Identifiable assets	757,753		762,780
Operating segments | Residential building products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	181,545	130,318
Operating income	39,849	20,671
Depreciation and amortization	2,410	2,306
Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)	4,710	2,973
Identifiable assets	390,520		381,550
General corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	(14,178)	(11,168)
Depreciation and amortization	6,069	5,849
Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)	3,767	$ 3,085
Identifiable assets	$ 257,308		$ 273,702

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