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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: June 6, 2018
(Date of earliest event reported)
HERMAN MILLER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Michigan (State or Other Jurisdiction of incorporation) | 001-15141 (Commission File No.) | 38-0837640 (IRS Employer Identification no.) |
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855 East Main Avenue Zeeland, Michigan (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | 49464 (Zip Code) | |
(616) 654-3000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On June 6, 2018, Herman Miller Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Herman Miller, Inc., (the "Company") announced its intent to lead a group of buyers to acquire the outstanding equity of Maars Holding B.V. ("MAARS”), a Harderwijk, Netherlands-based worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of interior wall solutions. The Company will acquire a 48% ownership interest in MAARS for an estimated $6 million in cash. The Company anticipates the closing of the transaction, which remains subject to execution of a definitive agreement, will occur by June 29, 2018.
The Company issued a press release on June 6, 2018, announcing the intended acquisition. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The Company is also providing transaction highlights materials, which are attached as Exhibit 99.2.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: June 6, 2018 | HERMAN MILLER, INC. |
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| | By: | /s/ Kevin J. Veltman Kevin J. Veltman |
| | | Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer (Duly Authorized Signatory for Registrant) |