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EXHIBIT 99.1
 
                                 News Release
 
 
 
For Information Contact:
Derek P. Schmidt, Treasurer and Vice President, Corporate Finance (563) 272-7344
Kurt A. Tjaden, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (563) 272-7400

 
HNI CORPORATION ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR
SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2011

 
MUSCATINE, Iowa (July 20, 2011) – HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) today announced sales of $432.8 million and income from continuing operations of $4.6 million for the second quarter ending July 2, 2011.  Net income per diluted share for the quarter was $0.10 or $0.11 on a non-GAAP basis excluding restructuring charges.

Second Quarter Summary Comments
"We executed well and delivered solid results for the second quarter.  Office furniture sales growth was led by continued double-digit increases in our contract and international businesses.   Strong performance in the remodel-retrofit market drove growth in our hearth business.  Overall, top line growth and profitability met our expectations, but operating income was lower year over year due to increased material costs, unfavorable mix, and lower price realization," said Stan Askren, HNI Corporation Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.












 
 

 

Second Quarter
           
Dollars in millions
except per share data
 
Three Months Ended
       
 
7/02/2011
   
7/03/2010
   
Percent Change
 
                   
Net sales
  $ 432.8     $ 398.2       8.7 %
Gross margin
  $ 146.9     $ 141.3       4.0 %
Gross margin %
    33.9 %     35.5 %        
SG&A
  $ 136.7     $ 129.3       5.7 %
SG&A %
    31.6 %     32.5 %        
Operating income
  $ 10.3     $ 12.0       -14.8 %
Operating income %
    2.4 %     3.0 %        
Income from continuing operations
  $ 4.6     $ 5.6       -17.7 %
                         
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to HNI Corporation – diluted
  $ 0.10     $ 0.12       -16.7 %


Second Quarter Results – Continuing Operations
 
 
Consolidated net sales increased $34.6 million or 8.7 percent to $432.8 million.
 
Gross margins were 1.6 percentage points lower than prior year primarily due to lower price realization, increased material costs and unfavorable mix offset partially by higher volume and lower restructuring and transition costs.
 
Total selling and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales, including restructuring charges, improved 0.9 percentage points due to higher volume and lower restructuring charges partially offset by increased fuel costs, investments in growth initiatives and higher incentive-based compensation.
 
The Corporation's second quarter results included $0.5 million of restructuring charges.  These included $0.4 million associated with previously announced shutdown and consolidation of production of office furniture manufacturing locations and $0.1 million related to restructuring of hearth operations.  Included in the second quarter of 2010 were $2.4 million of restructuring and transition costs.


 
 

 




Second Quarter – Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Continuing Operations
(Reconciled with most comparable GAAP financial measures)

Dollars in millions
except per share data
 
Three Months Ended
7/02/2011
   
Three Months Ended
7/03/2010
 
   
Gross Profit
   
Operating Income
   
EPS
   
Gross Profit
   
Operating Income
   
EPS
 
As reported (GAAP)
  $ 146.9     $ 10.3     $ 0.10     $ 141.3     $ 12.0     $ 0.12  
 % of net sales
    33.9 %     2.4 %             35.5 %     3.0 %        
                                                 
Restructuring and impairment
    -     $ 0.5     $ 0.01     $ 0.9     $ 2.1     $ 0.03  
Transition costs
    -       -       -     $ 0.3     $ 0.3     $ 0.00  
                                                 
Results (non-GAAP)
  $ 146.9     $ 10.7     $ 0.11     $ 142.4     $ 14.4     $ 0.15  
 % of net sales
    33.9 %     2.5 %             35.8 %     3.6 %        

Year-to-Date Results
Consolidated net sales for the first six months of 2011 increased $67.2 million, or 8.8 percent, to $829.0 million compared to $761.7 million in 2010.  Gross margins decreased to 34.0 percent compared to 34.2 percent last year.  Income from continuing operations was $2.8 million compared to $1.5 million in 2010.  Earnings per share from continuing operations increased to $0.06 per diluted share compared to $0.03 per diluted share last year.
 
Operating activities used $8.4 million of cash during the first six months of 2011 compared to generating $1.5 million of cash in the same period last year.  Capital expenditures were $14.6 million in 2011 compared to $12.4 million in 2010.

Discontinued Operations
The Corporation completed the sale of a small, non-core business in the office furniture segment and a small, non-core component of its hearth products segment during 2010.  Revenues and expenses associated with these business operations are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the financial statements.







 
 

 




Office Furniture
 
   
Three Months Ended
       
 
Dollars in millions
 
7/02/2011
   
7/03/2010
   
Percent Change
 
Sales
  $ 372.6     $ 342.7       8.7 %
Operating profit
  $ 17.9     $ 22.7       -21.4 %
Operating profit %
    4.8 %     6.6 %        


Second Quarter – Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Reconciled with most comparable GAAP financial measures)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Percent
 
Dollars in millions
 
7/02/2011
   
7/03/2010
   
Change
 
                   
Operating profit as reported (GAAP)
  $ 17.9     $ 22.7       -21.4 %
% of Net Sales
    4.8 %     6.6 %        
                         
Restructuring and impairment
  $ 0.4     $ 2.1          
Transition costs
    -     $ 0.3          
                         
Operating profit (non-GAAP)
  $ 18.3     $ 25.1       -27.1 %
% of Net Sales
    4.9 %     7.3 %        


 
Second quarter sales for the office furniture segment increased $29.9 million or 8.7 percent to $372.6 million driven by an increase in the contract and international channels offset by a decline in the supplies-driven channel.
 
Second quarter operating profit decreased $4.8 million.  Operating profit was negatively impacted by lower price realization, higher input costs, unfavorable mix and investments in strategic growth initiatives.  These were partially offset by higher volume and lower restructuring costs.



 
 

 



Hearth Products
 
   
Three Months Ended
       
 
Dollars in millions
 
7/02/2011
   
7/03/2010
   
Percent Change
 
Sales
  $ 60.2     $ 55.5       8.4 %
Operating (loss)
  $ (1.0 )   $ (2.6 )     63.9 %
Operating profit %
    -1.6 %     -4.7 %        

 
Second Quarter – Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Reconciled with most comparable GAAP financial measures)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Percent
 
Dollars in millions
 
7/02/2011
   
7/03/2010
   
Change
 
                   
Operating (loss) as reported (GAAP)
  $ (1.0 )   $ (2.6 )     63.9 %
% of Net Sales
    -1.6 %     -4.7 %        
                         
Restructuring and impairment
  $ 0.1       -          
                         
Operating (loss) (non-GAAP)
  $ (0.9 )   $ (2.6 )     65.9 %
% of net sales
    -1.5 %     -4.7 %        

 
Second quarter sales for the hearth products segment increased $4.6 million or 8.4 percent to $60.2 million driven by an increase in the remodel-retrofit channel partially offset by a decline in the new construction channel.
 
Second quarter operating profit increased $1.7 million.  Operating profit was positively impacted by increased volume and higher price realization offset partially by higher material costs and incentive-based compensation.

Outlook
"I remain positive about our markets and our ability to grow sales and increase profits in 2011.  Our focus remains on improving operations and reducing costs while investing for long-term growth. I'm confident that our businesses are well positioned for the future," said Mr. Askren.

The Corporation estimates sales growth between 6 to 9 percent in the third quarter over the same period in the prior year. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share is anticipated in the range of $0.37 to $0.43 for the third quarter excluding restructuring charges and transition costs. For the full year, the Corporation estimates non-GAAP earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.90 to $1.00 excluding restructuring charges and transition costs.

 
 

 

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

Conference Call and Presentation
HNI Corporation will host a conference call on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. (Central) to discuss second quarter results.  A presentation intended to accompany the call will be posted to the Corporation's website.  To participate, call the conference call line at 1-877-512-9166.  A replay of the conference call will be available until Thursday, July 28, 10:59 p.m. (Central).  To access this replay, dial 1-800-642-1687 or 1-706-645-9291 – Conference ID:  81632980.   A link to the presentation and simultaneous web cast can be found under the Investor Information section of the Corporation's website at www.hnicorp.com.


Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This earnings release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures.  A "non-GAAP financial measure" is defined as a numerical measure of a company's financial performance that excludes or includes amounts different than the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statements of income, balance sheets or statements of cash flow of the company.  Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, we have provided a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
 
 
The non-GAAP financial measures used within this earnings release are:  gross profit, operating income, operating profit (loss) and net income (loss) per diluted share from continuing operations (i.e., EPS), excluding restructuring and impairment charges and transition costs.  We present these measures because management uses this information to monitor and evaluate financial results and trends.  Management believes this information is also useful for investors. This earnings release also contains a forward-looking estimate of non-GAAP earnings per diluted share for the third quarter and full fiscal year.  We provide such non-GAAP measures to investors on a prospective basis for the same reasons (set forth above) we provide them to investors on a historical basis.  We are unable to provide a reconciliation of our forward-looking estimate of non-GAAP earnings per diluted share to a forward-looking estimate of GAAP earnings per diluted share because certain information needed to make a reasonable forward-looking estimate of GAAP earnings per diluted share for the third quarter and full fiscal year is difficult to predict and estimate and is often dependent on future events which may be uncertain or outside of our control.  Such events may include unanticipated charges related to asset impairments (fixed assets, intangibles or goodwill), unanticipated acquisition related costs and other unanticipated non-recurring items not reflective of ongoing operations.

 
 

 


HNI Corporation is a NYSE traded company (ticker symbol: HNI) providing products and solutions for the home and workplace environments.  HNI Corporation is the second largest office furniture manufacturer in the world and is also the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of gas- and wood-burning fireplaces.  The Corporation's strong brands, including HON®, Allsteel®, Gunlocke®, Paoli®, Maxon®, Lamex®, HBF® , Heatilator®, Heat & Glo®, Quadra-Fire® and Harman Stove have leading positions in their markets.  HNI Corporation is committed to maintaining its long-standing corporate values of integrity, financial soundness and a culture of service and responsiveness.  More information can be found on the Corporation's website at www.hnicorp.com.

Statements in this release that are not strictly historical, including statements as to plans, outlook, objectives and future financial performance, are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements include, without limitation, expectations for (i) sales growth to be between 6 and 9 percent for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and (ii) non-GAAP earnings per diluted share (excluding restructuring charges and transition costs) to be in the range of $0.37 to $0.43 for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and $0.90 to $1.00 for fiscal 2011.  In addition, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "confident," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "hope," "intend," "likely," "may," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and variations of such words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, which may cause the Corporation's actual results in the future to differ materially from expected results.  These risks include, without limitation:  the Corporation's ability to realize financial benefits from its (a) price increases, (b) cost containment and business simplification initiatives for the entire Corporation, (c) investments in strategic acquisitions, new products and brand building, (d) investments in distribution and rapid continuous improvement, (e) ability to maintain its effective tax rate, (f) repurchases of common stock and (g) consolidation and logistical realignment initiatives; uncertainty related to the availability of cash and credit, and the terms and interest rates on which credit would be available, to fund operations and future growth; lower than expected demand for the Corporation's products due to uncertain political and economic conditions, including the recent credit crisis, slow or negative growth rates in global and domestic economies and the protracted decline in the domestic housing market; lower industry growth than expected; major disruptions at key facilities or in the supply of any key raw materials, components or finished goods; uncertainty related to disruptions of business by terrorism, military action, epidemic, acts of God or other Force Majeure events; competitive pricing pressure from foreign and domestic competitors; higher than expected costs and lower than expected supplies of materials (including steel and petroleum based materials); higher than expected costs for energy and fuel; changes in the mix of products sold and of customers purchasing; relationships with distribution channel partners, including the financial viability of distributors and dealers; restrictions imposed by the terms of the Corporation's revolving credit facility and note purchase agreement; currency fluctuations and other factors described in the Corporation's annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.  The Corporation undertakes no obligation to update, amend or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

 
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HNI CORPORATION
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
July 2, 2011
   
July 3, 2010
   
July 2, 2011
   
July 3, 2010
 
Net Sales
  $ 432,810     $ 398,222     $ 828,961     $ 761,728  
Cost of products sold
    285,880       256,905       547,307       501,231  
Gross profit
    146,930       141,317       281,654       260,497  
Selling and administrative expenses
    136,197       128,032       268,610       250,832  
Restructuring and impairment charges
    463       1,238       1,853       3,072  
Operating income
    10,270       12,047       11,191       6,593  
Interest income
    110       92       243       180  
Interest expense
    3,033       3,054       6,622       5,777  
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
    7,347       9,085       4,812       996  
Income taxes
    2,744       3,493       2,006       (454 )
Income from continuing operations, less applicable income taxes
    4,603       5,592       2,806       1,450  
Discontinued operations, less applicable income taxes
    -       (827 )     -       (2,538 )
Net income (loss)
    4,603       4,765       2,806       (1,088 )
Less:  Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    (54 )     62       (96 )     195  
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation
  $ 4,657     $ 4,703     $ 2,902     $ (1,283 )
Income from continuing operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – basic
  $ 0.10     $ 0.12     $ 0.06     $ 0.03  
Discontinued operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share –basic
    -     $ (0.02 )     -     $ (0.06 )
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation common shareholders – basic
  $ 0.10     $ 0.10     $ 0.06     $ (0.03 )
Average number of common shares outstanding – basic
    44,745,474       45,193,336       44,799,013       45,179,893  
Income from continuing operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – diluted
  $ 0.10     $ 0.12     $ 0.06     $ 0.03  
Discontinued operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – diluted
    -     $ (0.02 )     -     $ (0.06 )
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation common shareholders – diluted
  $ 0.10     $ 0.10     $ 0.06     $ (0.03 )
Average number of common shares outstanding – diluted
    45,667,453       46,011,691       45,732,598       45,179,893  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
     
Assets  
As of
  Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity  
As of
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
July 2,
2011
   
Jan. 1,
2011
     
July 2,
2011
   
Jan. 1,
2011
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 46,763     $ 99,096  
Accounts payable and
           
Short-term investments
    13,210       10,567  
   accrued expenses
  $ 320,753     $ 311,066  
Receivables
    210,105       190,118  
Note payable and current
               
Inventories
    101,042       68,956  
   maturities of long-term debt
    50,105       50,029  
Deferred income taxes
    21,985       18,467  
Current maturities of other
               
Prepaid expenses and
               
   long-term obligations
    261       256  
   other current assets
    30,040       20,957                    
      Current assets
    423,145       408,161  
      Current liabilities
    371,119       361,351  
                                   
                 
Long-term debt
    150,000       150,000  
                 
Capital lease obligations
    396       111  
                 
Other long-term liabilities
    50,647       47,437  
Property and equipment – net
    223,874       231,781  
Deferred income taxes
    38,541       30,525  
Goodwill
    260,634       260,634                    
Other assets
    96,220       97,304  
Parent Company shareholders'
               
                 
   equity
    392,770       407,985  
                 
Noncontrolling interest
    400       471  
                 
Shareholders' equity
    393,170       408,456  
                 
      Total liabilities and
               
Total assets
  $ 1,003,873     $ 997,880  
        shareholders' equity
  $ 1,003,873     $ 997,880  

 
 

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
   
Six Months Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
July 2, 2011
   
July 3, 2010
 
Net cash flows from (to) operating activities
  $ (8,359 )   $ 1,541  
Net cash flows from (to) investing activities:
               
   Capital expenditures
    (14,572 )     (12,428 )
   Other
    (1,533 )     36  
Net cash flows from (to) financing activities
    (27,869 )     (32,200 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (52,333 )     (43,051 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    99,096       87,374  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 46,763     $ 44,323  

Business Segment Data
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
July 2, 2011
   
July 3, 2010
   
July 2, 2011
   
July 3, 2010
 
Net sales:
                       
  Office furniture
  $ 372,643     $ 342,698     $ 703,770     $ 642,730  
  Hearth products
    60,167       55,524       125,191       118,998  
    $ 432,810     $ 398,222     $ 828,961     $ 761,728  
Operating profit (loss):
                               
  Office furniture
                               
    Operations before restructuring and impairment charges
  $ 18,270     $ 23,945     $ 27,385     $ 31,925  
    Restructuring and impairment charges
    (412 )     (1,238 )     (1,434 )     (2,971 )
       Office furniture – net
    17,858       22,707       25,951       28,954  
  Hearth products
                               
    Operations before restructuring and impairment charges
    (899 )     (2,633 )     (1,126 )     (5,438 )
    Restructuring and impairment charges
    (51 )     -       (419 )     (101 )
       Hearth products – net
    (950 )     (2,633 )     (1,545 )     (5,539 )
  Total operating profit
    16,908       20,074       24,406       23,415  
       Unallocated corporate expense
    (9,561 )     (10,989 )     (19,594 )     (22,419 )
  Income before income taxes
  $ 7,347     $ 9,085     $ 4,812     $ 996  
                                 
Depreciation and amortization expense:
                               
  Office furniture
  $ 9,023     $ 11,731     $ 18,453     $ 23,372  
  Hearth products
    1,954       2,714       4,107       6,493  
  General corporate
    637       599       1,202       1,239  
    $ 11,614     $ 15,044     $ 23,762     $ 31,104  
                                 
Capital expenditures – net:
                               
  Office furniture
  $ 7,599     $ 7,046     $ 11,234     $ 10,607  
  Hearth products
    541       387       1,005       829  
  General corporate
    1,834       196       2,333       992  
    $ 9,974     $ 7,629     $ 14,572     $ 12,428  
                                 
                   
As of
July 2, 2011
   
As of
July 3, 2010
 
Identifiable assets:
                               
  Office furniture
                  $ 629,014     $ 603,106  
  Hearth products
                    270,126       286,072  
  General corporate
                    104,733       83,628  
                    $ 1,003,873     $ 972,806  

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