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EXHIBIT 99.1
 
                                 News Release
 

 
For Information Contact:
Kelly McGriff, Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations (563) 272-7967
Kurt A. Tjaden, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (563) 272-7400
 

HNI CORPORATION ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END – FISCAL 2010

MUSCATINE, Iowa (February 8, 2011) – HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) today announced sales of $466.1 million and income from continuing operations of $12.6 million for
the fourth quarter ended January 1, 2011.  Net income per diluted share from continuing operations for the quarter was $0.27 or $0.39 on a non-GAAP basis when excluding restructuring and impairment charges and transition costs.  For fiscal year 2010, the Corporation reported sales of $1.7 billion and income from continuing operations of $29.7 million.  Net income per diluted share from continuing operations for the year was $0.65 or $0.82 on a non-GAAP basis when excluding restructuring and impairment charges, transition costs, and non-operating gains.

Fourth Quarter and FY'10 Summary Comments
"We delivered strong performance across all of our businesses in the fourth quarter, led by double digit growth in our office furniture segment.  The cost reset actions implemented in 2009 and 2010, combined with our strategic growth initiatives, resulted in an increase in earnings of more than 40 percent over prior year quarter.

We enter 2011 financially stronger, well positioned within our markets and focused on long-term profitable growth," said Stan Askren, HNI Corporation Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer.








 
 

 

Fourth Quarter
Dollars in millions
 
Three Months Ended
   
Percent
 
except per share data
 
1/01/2011
   
1/02/2010
   
Change
 
                   
Net sales
  $ 466.1     $ 405.6       14.9 %
Gross margin
  $ 163.9     $ 148.0       10.8 %
Gross margin %
    35.2 %     36.5 %        
SG&A
  $ 143.5     $ 158.2       -9.2 %
SG&A %
    30.8 %     39.0 %        
Operating income (loss)
  $ 20.4     $ (10.2 )     299.7 %
Operating income (loss) %
    4.4 %     -2.5 %        
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 12.6     $ (9.3 )     235.7 %
                         
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to HNI Corporation – diluted
  $ 0.27     $ (0.21 )     228.6 %

 
Fourth Quarter Results – Continuing Operations
 
·
Consolidated net sales increased $60.6 million or 14.9 percent from the prior year quarter to $466.1 million.
 
·
Gross margins were 1.3 percentage points lower than prior year primarily due to reduced price realization, increased material costs and higher mix of lower margin
products in the office furniture segment offset partially by higher volume and lower restructuring and transition charges.
 
·
Total selling and administrative expenses, including restructuring and impairment charges, decreased $14.6 million or 9.2 percent due to distribution efficiencies and
lower restructuring and impairment charges and transition costs.  These were offset by increased volume related expenses, higher fuel costs, investments in growth
initiatives and higher incentive based compensation.
 
·
The Corporation recorded $7.1 million of restructuring and impairment charges and transition costs during the fourth quarter.  These charges included $1.9 million
related to costs associated with shutdown and consolidation of office furniture facilities of which $0.5 million were included in cost of sales.  Also included were $5.2
million of impairment and restructuring charges related to hearth distribution locations that were classified as held for sale or closed as of the end of 2010.  Included
in 2009 were $29.5 million of restructuring and impairment charges and transition costs.




 
 

 

 
 
Fourth Quarter – Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Continuing Operations
(Reconciled with most comparable GAAP financial measures)
 
Dollars in millions
except per share data
 
Three Months Ended 1/01/2011
   
Three Months Ended 1/02/2010
 
   
Gross
Profit
   
SG&A
   
Operating
Income
   
EPS
   
Gross
Profit
   
SG&A
   
Operating Income
(Loss)
   
EPS
 
As reported (GAAP)
  $ 163.9     $ 143.5     $ 20.4     $ 0.27     $ 148.0     $ 158.2     $ (10.2 )   $ (0.21 )
  % of net sales
    35.2 %     30.8 %     4.4 %             36.5 %     39.0 %     -2.5 %        
                                                                 
Restructuring and impairment
  $ 0.3     $ (6.6 )   $ 6.9     $ 0.11     $ 1.2     $ (27.0 )   $ 28.2     $ 0.46  
Transition costs
  $ 0.2       -     $ 0.2     $ 0.01     $ 1.0     $ (0.3 )   $ 1.3     $ 0.02  
                                                                 
Results (non-GAAP)
  $ 164.4     $ 136.9     $ 27.5     $ 0.39     $ 150.1     $ 130.8     $ 19.3     $ 0.27  
  % of net sales
    35.3 %     29.4 %     5.9 %             37.0 %     32.3 %     4.8 %        






















 
 

 


Full Year
Dollars in millions
 
Twelve Months Ended
   
Percent
 
except per share data
 
1/01/2011
   
1/02/2010
   
Change
 
                   
Net sales
  $ 1,686.7     $ 1,623.3       3.9 %
Gross margin
  $ 585.6     $ 562.8       4.1 %
Gross margin %
    34.7 %     34.7 %        
SG&A
  $ 527.7     $ 554.2       -4.8 %
SG&A %
    31.3 %     34.1 %        
Operating income
  $ 57.9     $ 8.6       574.8 %
Operating income %
    3.4 %     0.5 %        
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 29.7     $ (1.6 )  
NM
 
                         
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to HNI Corporation – diluted
  $ 0.65     $ (0.04 )  
NM
 

Full Year Results – Continuing Operations
 
·
Net sales increased $63.4 million, or 3.9 percent, to $1.7 billion compared to $1.6 billion in the prior year.
 
·
Gross margins remained at 34.7 percent due to increased volume, cost reduction initiatives and lower restructuring and transition costs offset by lower price realization,
higher material costs and higher mix of lower margin products in the office furniture segment.
 
·
Total selling and administrative expenses, including restructuring charges, decreased $26.5 million or 4.8 percent due to cost control actions, distribution efficiencies
and lower restructuring and impairment charges and transition costs.  These were partially offset by increased volume related costs, higher fuel costs, investments in
growth initiatives and higher incentive based compensation.  Included in 2010 were $9.4 million of restructuring and impairment charges compared to $40.4 million in 2009.

Cash flow from operations for the year was $94.4 million compared to $193.2 million last year.   Capital expenditures were $26.7 million in 2010 compared to $17.6 million in 2009.  The Corporation repurchased 655,032 shares of its common stock during 2010.  There is approximately $145.8 million remaining under the current repurchase
authorization.



 
 

 


Full Year – Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Continuing Operations
(Reconciled with most comparable GAAP financial measures)
 
Dollars in millions
except per share data
 
Twelve Months Ended 1/01/2011
   
Twelve Months Ended 1/02/2010
 
   
Gross
Profit
   
SG&A
   
Operating
Income
   
EPS
   
Gross
Profit
   
SG&A
   
Operating
Income
   
EPS
 
As reported (GAAP)
  $ 585.6     $ 527.7     $ 57.9     $ 0.65     $ 562.8     $ 554.2     $ 8.6     $ (0.04 )
  % of net sales
    34.7 %     31.3 %     3.4 %             34.7 %     34.1 %     0.5 %        
                                                                 
Restructuring and impairment
  $ 2.6     $ (9.4 )   $ 12.1     $ 0.17     $ 3.9     $ (40.4 )   $ 44.4     $ 0.54  
Transition costs
  $ 1.5       -     $ 1.5     $ 0.02     $ 1.3     $ (0.5 )   $ 1.8     $ 0.02  
Non-operating gains
    -     $ 0.5     $ (0.5 )   $ (0.01 )     -     $ 1.6     $ (1.6 )   $ (0.02 )
                                                                 
Results (non-GAAP)
  $ 589.7     $ 518.8     $ 70.9     $ 0.82     $ 568.0     $ 514.9     $ 53.1     $ 0.50  
  % of net sales
    35.0 %     30.8 %     4.2 %             35.0 %     31.7 %     3.3 %        













 
 

 
Office Furniture
   
Three Months Ended
   
Percent
   
Twelve Months Ended
   
Percent
 
Dollars in millions
 
1/01/2011
   
1/02/2010
   
Change
   
1/01/2011
   
1/02/2010
   
Change
 
Sales
  $ 374.8     $ 321.9       16.4 %   $ 1,404.9     $ 1,344.8       4.5 %
Operating profit (loss)
  $ 24.6     $ (5.3 )     567.4 %   $ 87.6     $ 52.5       66.6 %
Operating profit %
    6.6 %     -1.6 %             6.2 %     3.9 %        
 
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Reconciled with most comparable GAAP measures)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Percent Change
   
Twelve Months Ended
   
Percent Change
 
Dollars in millions
 
1/01/2011
   
1/02/2010
   
1/01/2011
   
1/02/2010
 
Operating profit (loss) as reported (GAAP)
  $ 24.6     $ (5.3 )     567.4 %   $ 87.6     $ 52.5       66.6 %
% of net sales
    6.6 %     -1.6 %             6.2 %     3.9 %        
                                                 
Restructuring and impairment
  $ 1.7     $ 27.1             $ 6.1     $ 37.6          
Transition costs
  $ 0.2     $ 0.6             $ 2.0     $ 1.0          
Non-operating gains
    -       -             $ (0.5 )     -          
                                                 
Operating profit (non-GAAP)
  $ 26.4     $ 22.5       17.5 %   $ 95.1     $ 91.2       4.3 %
% of net sales
    7.1 %     7.0 %             6.8 %     6.8 %        

 
·
Fourth quarter and full year sales for the office furniture segment increased $52.9 million and $60.1 million, respectively.  These increases were driven by an increase in
the supplies driven channel and a more substantial increase in the contract and international channels of the office furniture industry.
 
·
Fourth quarter and full year operating profit increased $29.8 million and $35.0 million, respectively.  Operating profit was positively impacted by increased volume, cost reduction initiatives, distribution efficiencies and lower restructuring, transition and impairment expenses.  These were partially offset by decreased price realization,
higher input costs, investments in selling and growth initiatives and higher incentive based compensation expense.



 
 

 


Hearth Products
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Percent
   
Twelve Months Ended
   
Percent
 
Dollars in millions
 
1/01/2011
   
1/02/2010
   
Change
   
1/01/2011
   
1/02/2010
   
Change
 
Sales
  $ 91.3     $ 83.6       9.2 %   $ 281.8     $ 278.5       1.2 %
Operating profit (loss)
  $ 5.4     $ 3.7       45.3 %   $ 2.9     $ (14.7 )     119.8 %
Operating profit %
    5.9 %     4.5 %             1.0 %     -5.3 %        
 
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Reconciled with most comparable GAAP measures)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Percent Change
   
Twelve Months Ended
   
Percent Change
 
Dollars in millions
 
1/01/2011
   
1/02/2010
   
1/01/2011
   
1/02/2010
 
Operating profit (loss) as reported (GAAP)
  $ 5.4     $ 3.7       45.3 %   $ 2.9     $ (14.7 )     119.8 %
% of net sales
    5.9 %     4.5 %             1.0 %     -5.3 %        
                                                 
Restructuring and impairment
  $ 5.3     $ 1.1             $ 5.4     $ 6.7          
Transition costs
    -     $ 0.7             $ 0.1     $ 0.8          
Non-operating gains
    -       -               -     $ (0.3 )        
                                                 
Operating profit (loss) (non-GAAP)
  $ 10.7     $ 5.5       94.4 %   $ 8.4     $ (7.6 )     210.8 %
% of net sales
    11.7 %     6.6 %             3.0 %     -2.7 %        

 
·
Fourth quarter sales for the hearth products segment increased $7.7 million driven by a small increase in the new construction channel and a more significant increase
in the remodel-retrofit channel.  Full year sales for the hearth products segment increased $3.3 million driven by an increase in the new construction channel and a
decrease in the remodel/retrofit channel.
 
·
Fourth quarter and full year operating profit increased $1.7 million and $17.7 million, respectively.  Operating profit for the fourth quarter was positively impacted by
higher volume, better price realization and cost reduction initiatives partially offset by higher restructuring and impairment costs.  Operating profit for the year was
positively impacted by better price realization, cost reduction initiatives, and lower restructuring and impairment charges partially offset by higher input costs.

 
 

 


Outlook
"I remain optimistic about our markets and the gradually improving economy.  We will build on the momentum from 2010 to grow our businesses and increase profits in 2011.   We will continue to reduce cost, improve operations and fiercely manage cash.   Our strategy to invest in growth initiatives across our multiple platforms has not changed.  The corporation is financially strong and well positioned for long term profitable growth," said Mr. Askren.

 
 
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
HNI Corporation will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. (Central) to discuss fourth quarter and year-end 2010 results.  To participate, call
the conference call line at 1-800-230-1092.  A replay of the conference call will be available until Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 11:59 p.m. (Central).  To access this replay,
dial 1-800-475-6701 – Access Code:  189302.  A link to the simultaneous web cast can be found on 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, the Corporation has 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, selling and administrative expense, operating income, operating profit and net income per diluted share (i.e., EPS), excluding restructuring and impairment charges, transition costs and non-operating gains.  These measures are presented because management uses this information to monitor and evaluate financial results and trends.  Management believes this information is also useful for investors.



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.  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

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

   
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Jan. 1, 2011
   
Jan. 2, 2010
   
Jan. 1, 2011
   
Jan. 2, 2010
 
Net Sales
  $ 466,148     $ 405,553     $ 1,686,728     $ 1,623,327  
Cost of products sold
    302,246       257,601       1,101,112       1,060,526  
Gross profit
    163,902       147,952       585,616       562,801  
Selling and administrative expenses
    136,912       131,110       518,257       513,776  
Restructuring and impairment charges
    6,628       27,040       9,449       40,443  
Operating income (loss)
    20,362       (10,198 )     57,910       8,582  
Interest income
    125       104       471       415  
Interest expense
    3,283       2,666       11,903       12,080  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
    17,204       (12,760 )     46,478       (3,083 )
Income taxes
    4,621       (3,490 )     16,797       (1,485 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations, less applicable income taxes
    12,583       (9,270 )     29,681       (1,598 )
Discontinued operations, less applicable income taxes
    (6 )     (1,500 )     (2,558 )     (4,661 )
Net income (loss)
    12,577       (10,770 )     27,123       (6,259 )
Less:  Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    33       3       182       183  
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation
  $ 12,544     $ (10,773 )   $ 26,941     $ (6,442 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – basic
  $ 0.28     $ (0.21 )   $ 0.66     $ (0.04 )
Discontinued operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – basic
  $ 0.00     $ (0.03 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.10 )
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation common shareholders – basic
  $ 0.28     $ (0.24 )   $ 0.60     $ (0.14 )
Average number of common shares outstanding – basic
    44,815,129       45,054,103       44,993,934       44,888,809  
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – diluted
  $ 0.27     $ (0.21 )   $ 0.65     $ (0.04 )
Discontinued operations attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – diluted
  $ 0.00     $ (0.03 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.10 )
Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation common shareholders – diluted
  $ 0.27     $ (0.24 )   $ 0.59     $ (0.14 )
Average number of common shares outstanding – diluted
    45,742,520       45,054,103       45,808,704       44,888,809  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

Assets
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
   
As of
     
As of
 
   
Jan. 1,
   
Jan. 2,
     
Jan. 1,
   
Jan. 2,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
     
2011
   
2010
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 99,096     $ 87,374  
     Accounts payable and
           
Short-term investments
    10,567       5,994  
        accrued expenses
  $ 311,066     $ 299,718  
Receivables
    190,118       163,732  
     Note payable and current
               
Inventories
    68,956       65,144  
       maturities of long-term debt
    50,029       39  
Deferred income taxes
    18,467       20,299  
     Current maturities of other
               
Prepaid expenses and
               
       long-term obligations
    256       385  
  other current assets
    20,957       17,728                    
      Current assets
    408,161       360,271  
          Current liabilities
    361,351       300,142  
                                   
                 
     Long-term debt
    150,000       200,000  
                 
     Capital lease obligations
    111       -  
Property and equipment  - net
    231,781       260,102  
     Other long-term liabilities
    47,437       50,332  
Goodwill
    260,634       261,114  
     Deferred income taxes
    30,525       24,227  
Other assets
    97,304       112,839                    
                 
     Parent Company shareholders'
        equity
    407,985       419,284  
                 
     Noncontrolling interest
    471       341  
                 
     Shareholders' equity
    408,456       419,625  
                 
          Total liabilities and
               
     Total assets
  $ 997,880     $ 994,326  
            shareholders' equity
  $ 997,880     $ 994,326  
                                   

 
 

 

 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

   
Twelve Months Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Jan. 1, 2011
   
Jan. 2, 2010
 
Net cash flows from (to) operating activities
  $ 94,384     $ 193,205  
Net cash flows from (to) investing activities:
               
     Capital expenditures
    (26,722 )     (17,554 )
     Acquisition spending
    (149 )     (500 )
     Other
    1,818       31,335  
Net cash flows from (to) financing activities
    (57,609 )     (158,650 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    11,722       47,836  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    87,374       39,538  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 99,096     $ 87,374  


Business Segment Data

   
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Jan. 1, 2011
   
Jan. 2, 2010
   
Jan. 1, 2011
   
Jan. 2, 2010
 
Net sales:
                       
  Office furniture
  $ 374,812     $ 321,927     $ 1,404,923     $ 1,344,832  
  Hearth products
    91,336       83,626       281,805       278,495  
    $ 466,148     $ 405,553     $ 1,686,728     $ 1,623,327  
                                 
Operating profit (loss):
                               
  Office furniture
                               
     Operations before restructuring and impairment charges
  $ 25,949     $ 21,234     $ 91,649     $ 87,486  
     Restructuring and impairment charges
    (1,370 )     (26,493 )     (4,090 )     (34,944 )
        Office furniture  - net
    24,579       (5,259 )     87,559       52,542  
  Hearth products
                               
    Operations before restructuring and impairment charges
    10,672       4,274       8,274       (9,245 )
    Restructuring and impairment charges
    (5,258 )     (547 )     (5,359 )     (5,499 )
      Hearth products - net
    5,414       3,727       2,915       (14,744 )
  Total operating profit (loss)
    29,993       (1,532 )     90,474       37,798  
      Unallocated corporate expense
    (12,789 )     (11,228 )     (43,996 )     (40,881 )
  Income before income taxes
  $ 17,204     $ (12,760 )   $ 46,478     $ ( 3,083 )
                                 
Depreciation and amortization expense:
                               
  Office furniture
  $ 10,249     $ 12,280     $ 44,717     $ 52,137  
  Hearth products
    2,422       5,924       11,474       19,041  
  General corporate
    598       948       2,439       3,689  
    $ 13,269     $ 19,152     $ 58,630     $ 74,867  
                                 
Capital expenditures – net:
                               
  Office furniture
  $ 6,303     $ 5,255     $ 20,928     $ 13,482  
  Hearth products
    980       1,247       2,423       3,484  
  General corporate
    763       178       3,371       588  
    $ 8,046     $ 6,680     $ 26,722     $ 17,554  
                                 
                   
As of
   
As of
 
                   
Jan. 1, 2011
   
Jan. 2, 2010
 
Identifiable assets:
                               
  Office furniture
                  $ 588,540     $ 579,187  
  Hearth products
                    267,125       291,518  
  General corporate
                    142,215       123,621  
                    $ 997,880     $ 994,326  
                                 

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