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EXHIBIT 99.1
 
                                 News Release
 

                       For Information Contact:
           Matthew D. McGough, Vice President, Corporate Finance (563) 272-7563
           Kurt A. Tjaden, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (563) 272-7400
 

HNI CORPORATION INCREASES
NET INCOME 29% FOR FOURTH QUARTER
AND 30% FOR FULL YEAR FISCAL 2013

MUSCATINE, Iowa (February 4, 2014) – HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) today announced sales for the fourth quarter ended December 28, 2013, of $541.3 million, a 3 percent increase from the prior year quarter and net income of $22.8 million, a 29 percent increase from the prior year quarter.  Net income per diluted share for the quarter was $0.50.  For fiscal year 2013, the Corporation reported sales of $2.1 billion, a 3 percent increase from prior year, and net income of $63.7 million, a 30 percent increase from prior year.  Net income per diluted share for the year was $1.39 or $1.43 on a non-GAAP basis when excluding restructuring and transition costs and a loss on the sale of a small non-core office furniture business.
 
"We are pleased with our strong execution and profit improvement for the fourth quarter and full year 2013.  Our growth investments delivered top-line improvement in the quarter despite a slow economy.  Outstanding working capital management drove significant cash generation.  Office furniture sales increased in our supplies-driven business despite continued reductions in federal government spending.  Continued strong profit growth in our hearth business was led by substantial growth in both the new construction and remodel/retrofit channels and outstanding operational execution.  We enter 2014 financially strong, competitively well positioned, and focused on delivering profitable growth," said Stan Askren, HNI Corporation Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
 





 
 

 

Fourth Quarter – GAAP Financial Measures
 
Dollars in millions
except per share data
 
Three Months Ended
   
Percent
 Change
 
12/28/2013
   
12/29/2012
 
                   
Net sales
  $ 541.3     $ 527.5       2.6 %
Gross profit
  $ 193.0     $ 186.0       3.8 %
Gross profit %
    35.7 %     35.2 %        
SG&A
  $ 155.3     $ 155.6       -0.2 %
SG&A %
    28.7 %     29.5 %        
Operating income
  $ 37.6     $ 30.3       24.2 %
Operating income %
    7.0 %     5.7 %        
Net income attributable to HNI Corporation
  $ 22.8     $ 17.6       29.4 %
                         
Earnings per share attributable to HNI Corporation – diluted
  $ 0.50     $ 0.39       28.2 %


·  
Consolidated net sales increased $13.7 million or 2.6 percent to $541.3 million.  Compared to prior year quarter, divestitures reduced sales $8.2 million.  On an organic basis sales increased 4.1 percent.
·  
Gross margin was 0.5 percentage points higher than prior year quarter primarily due to higher volume and increased price realization partially offset by new product ramp-up and operation reconfiguration costs to meet changing market demands.
·  
Total selling and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales, including restructuring charges, decreased 0.8 percentage points from the prior year quarter due to higher volume, network distribution realignment savings and lower restructuring charges partially offset by investment in growth initiatives and higher incentive-based compensation.
·  
The Corporation's fourth quarter results included $0.1 million of restructuring charges associated with previously announced shutdown and consolidation of office furniture manufacturing locations.  Included in the fourth quarter of 2012 was $1.1 million of restructuring and transition costs of which $0.3 million was included in cost of sales.









 
 

 

Fourth Quarter – Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Reconciled with most comparable GAAP financial measures)
 
Dollars in millions
except per share data
 
Three Months Ended 12/28/2013
   
Three Months Ended 12/29/2012
 
 
Gross
Profit
   
SG&A
   
Operating
Income
   
Diluted
EPS
   
Gross
Profit
   
SG&A
   
Operating
Income
   
Diluted
EPS
 
                                                 
As reported (GAAP)
  $ 193.0     $ 155.3     $ 37.6     $ 0.50     $ 186.0     $ 155.6     $ 30.3     $ 0.39  
  % of net sales
    35.7 %     28.7 %     7.0 %             35.2 %     29.5 %     5.7 %        
                                                                 
Restructuring and impairment
    -     $ (0.1 )   $ 0.1     $ 0.00       -     $ (0.6 )   $ 0.6     $ 0.01  
Transition costs
    -       -       -       -     $ 0.3     $ (0.2 )   $ 0.5     $ 0.00  
                                                                 
Results (non-GAAP)
  $ 193.0     $ 155.2     $ 37.7     $ 0.50     $ 186.3     $ 154.8     $ 31.4     $ 0.40  
  % of net sales
    35.7 %     28.7 %     7.0 %             35.3 %     29.3 %     6.0 %        

























 
 

 





Full Year – GAAP Financial Measures
 
Dollars in millions
except per share data
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
Percent
Change
 
12/28/2013
 
12/29/2012
                   
Net sales
  $ 2,060.0     $ 2,004.0       2.8 %
Gross profit
  $ 715.3     $ 689.2       3.8 %
Gross profit %
    34.7 %     34.4 %        
SG&A
  $ 609.3     $ 601.6       1.3 %
SG&A %
    29.6 %     30.0 %        
Operating income
  $ 106.0     $ 87.6       21.0 %
Operating income %
    5.1 %     4.4 %        
Net income attributable to HNI Corporation
  $ 63.7     $ 49.0       30.1 %
                         
Earnings per share attributable to HNI Corporation – diluted
  $ 1.39     $ 1.07       29.9 %


·  
Consolidated net sales increased $56.0 million or 2.8 percent to $2.1 billion.  Compared to prior year, divestitures, partially offset by the acquisition of BP Ergo, reduced sales $27.5 million.  On an organic basis sales increased 4.2 percent.
·  
Gross margin was 0.3 percentage points higher than prior year due to increased volume, better price realization and lower material costs offset partially by unfavorable mix, new product ramp-up and operation reconfiguration costs to meet changing market demands.
·  
Total selling and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales, including restructuring charges, improved 0.4 percentage points due to higher volume, network distribution realignment savings and lower restructuring charges partially offset by investment in growth initiatives, higher incentive-based compensation and a loss on the sale of a small non-core office furniture business.  Included in 2013 were $0.3 million of restructuring and transition charges compared to $3.0 million in 2012.
·  
The provision for income taxes for 2013 reflects an effective tax rate of 34.5 percent compared to 37.7 percent in 2012.  The decrease is due to the research tax credit for 2012 being applied in fiscal 2013.

Cash flow from operations for the year was $165.0 million compared to $144.8 million in 2012.   Capital expenditures were $78.9 million in 2013 compared to $60.3 million in 2012.
 






 
 

 

 
Full Year – Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Reconciled with most comparable GAAP financial measures)
 
Dollars in millions
except per share data
 
Twelve Months Ended 12/28/2013
 
Twelve Months Ended 12/29/2012
 
 
Gross
Profit
 
SG&A
 
Operating
Income
 
Diluted
EPS
 
Gross
Profit
 
SG&A
 
Operating
Income
 
Diluted
EPS
 
                                                 
As reported (GAAP)
  $ 715.3     $ 609.3     $ 106.0     $ 1.39     $ 689.2     $ 601.6     $ 87.6     $ 1.07  
  % of net sales
    34.7 %     29.6 %     5.1 %             34.4 %     30.0 %     4.4 %        
                                                                 
Restructuring and impairment
    -     $ (0.3 )   $ 0.3     $ 0.01     $ 0.4     $ (1.9 )   $ 2.3     $ 0.03  
Transition costs
    -       -       -       -     $ 0.7     $ (1.1 )   $ 1.8     $ 0.03  
Loss on sale
    -     $ (2.5 )   $ 2.5     $ 0.03                                  
                                                                 
Results (non-GAAP)
  $ 715.3     $ 606.5     $ 108.8     $ 1.43     $ 690.3     $ 598.6     $ 91.8     $ 1.13  
  % of net sales
    34.7 %     29.4 %     5.3 %             34.4 %     29.9 %     4.6 %        




























 
 

 

 
Office Furniture – GAAP Financial Measures
 
Dollars in millions
 
Three Months Ended
 
Percent
 Change
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
Percent
 Change
 
12/28/2013
 
12/29/2012
 
12/28/2013
 
12/29/2012
                                     
Sales
  $ 417.0     $ 422.3       -1.3 %   $ 1,685.2     $ 1,687.3       -0.1 %
Operating profit
  $ 25.8     $ 23.5       9.8 %   $ 97.3     $ 91.8       6.0 %
Operating profit %
    6.2 %     5.6 %             5.8 %     5.4 %        
 

 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Reconciled with most comparable GAAP measures)
 
Dollars in millions
 
Three Months Ended
 
Percent
 Change
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
Percent
 Change
 
12/28/2013
 
12/29/2012
 
12/28/2013
 
12/29/2012
                                     
Operating profit
as reported (GAAP)
  $ 25.8     $ 23.5       9.8 %   $ 97.3     $ 91.8       6.0 %
% of net sales
    6.2 %     5.6 %             5.8 %     5.4 %        
                                                 
Restructuring and impairment
  $ 0.1     $ 0.6             $ 0.3     $ 2.3          
Transition costs
    -     $ 0.5               -     $ 1.8          
Loss on sale
    -       -             $ 2.5       -          
                                                 
Operating profit (non-GAAP)
  $ 25.9     $ 24.6       5.2 %   $ 100.1     $ 96.0       4.3 %
% of net sales
    6.2 %     5.8 %             5.9 %     5.7 %        

·  
Fourth quarter sales for the office furniture segment were $417.0 million which was $5.4 million or 1.3 percent less than the same quarter last year.  Compared to prior year quarter, divestitures reduced sales by $8.2 million.  On an organic basis, sales increased 0.7 percent driven by growth in the supplies-driven channel partially offset by a decrease in the contract and international businesses.  Federal government sales declined over 40 percent compared to the same quarter last year.  Full year sales for the office furniture segment were $1.69 billion which was $2.1 million or 0.1 percent less than prior year.  Compared to prior year, divestitures partially offset by the acquisition of BP Ergo, reduced sales by $27.5 million.  On an organic basis, sales increased 1.5 percent driven mainly by growth in the supplies-driven channel.  Full year sales to the federal government declined over 27 percent compared to the prior year.
·  
Fourth quarter and full year operating profit increased $2.3 million and $5.5 million, respectively.  Operating profit margin was positively impacted by increased price realization, network realignment savings and lower restructuring charges.  These were partially offset by lower volume, new product ramp-up, operation reconfiguration to meet changing market demands and a loss on the sale of a small non-core office furniture business.

 
 

 

Hearth Products – GAAP Financial Measures
Dollars in millions
Three Months Ended
Percent
 Change
Twelve Months Ended
Percent Change
12/28/2013
12/29/2012
12/28/2013
12/29/2012
             
Sales
$124.3
$105.2
18.1%
$374.8
$316.7
18.3%
Operating profit
$23.0
$15.4
49.0%
$46.7
$26.5
76.2%
Operating profit %
18.5%
14.7%
 
12.5%
8.4%
 
 
 
·  
Fourth quarter and full year sales for the hearth products segment increased $19.1 million and $58.1 million, respectively.  These increases were driven by increases in both the new construction and the remodel/retrofit channels.
·  
Fourth quarter and full year operating profit increased $7.6 million and $20.2 million, respectively.  Operating profit was positively impacted by higher volume, better price realization and lower material costs partially offset by investments in growth initiatives and incentive-based compensation.
.
Outlook
"I remain positive about our markets and our ability to grow sales and increase profits in 2014.  We continue to aggressively invest for long-term profitable growth, and I remain confident our investments are delivering shareholder value.  Our businesses are strong, competitive, and well-positioned in their markets, and the prospects for our businesses are encouraging," said Mr. Askren.
 
The Corporation estimates sales growth between 1 and 5 percent in the first quarter over the same period in the prior year.  Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are anticipated in the range of $0.07 to $0.12 for the first quarter.  For the full year, the Corporation is updating its estimate of non-GAAP earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $1.60 to $1.80, which excludes restructuring charges and transition costs.
 
The Corporation remains focused on delivering long-term shareholder value through its core strategic framework:  Member/Owner Culture, Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI), Core Plus and Split-and-Focus with Leverage.

Conference Call
HNI Corporation will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. (Central) to discuss fourth quarter and year-end 2013 results.  To participate, call 1-877-512-9166 – conference ID number 36780244.  A live webcast of the call will be available on HNI Corporation's website at http://www.hnicorp.com (under Investor Information – Webcasts).  A replay of the webcast will be made available at the same website address.  An audio replay of the call will be available until Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 11:59 p.m. (Central) by dialing 1-855-859-2056 or 1-404-537-3406 – Conference ID number 36780244.


 
 

 

About HNI Corporation
 
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®, artcobell, Midwest Folding Products, ERGO®, 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.


Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This earnings release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures.  A "non-GAAP financial measure" is 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.  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, 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 loss on sale of a business.  Non-GAAP EPS is calculated using the Corporation's overall effective tax rate for the period.  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 first quarter and full fiscal year 2014.  We provide such non-GAAP measures to investors on a prospective basis for the same reasons 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 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.  These 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.
 

Forward-looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking" statements that refer to future events and expectations.  These statements address future plans, outlook, objectives and financial performance including expectations for future sales growth and earnings per diluted share (GAAP and non-GAAP) for the first quarter and full year fiscal 2014.  In addition, forward-looking statements may be identified by 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.  Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, which may cause the Corporation's actual future results 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, (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; 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; competitive pricing pressure from foreign and domestic competitors; higher than expected costs and lower than expected supplies of materials; higher 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.

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HNI CORPORATION

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

   
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Dec. 28, 2013
   
Dec. 29, 2012
   
Dec. 28, 2013
   
Dec. 29, 2012
 
Net Sales
  $ 541,263     $ 527,536     $ 2,059,964     $ 2,004,003  
Cost of products sold
    348,282       341,585       1,344,672       1,314,776  
Gross profit
    192,981       185,951       715,292       689,227  
Selling and administrative expenses
    155,237       155,046       608,972       599,656  
Restructuring and impairment charges
    97       583       333       1,944  
Operating income
    37,647       30,322       105,987       87,627  
Interest income
    158       232       626       842  
Interest expense
    1,687       2,684       9,906       10,865  
Income before taxes
    36,118       27,870       96,707       77,604  
Income taxes
    13,376       10,493       33,338       29,278  
Net income
    22,742       17,377       63,369       48,326  
Less:  Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    (18 )     (216 )     (314 )     (641 )
Net income attributable to HNI Corporation
  $ 22,760     $ 17,593     $ 63,683     $ 48,967  
Net income attributable to HNI Corporation common shareholders – basic
  $ 0.50     $ 0.39     $ 1.41     $ 1.08  
Average number of common shares outstanding – basic
    45,117,315       45,050,346       45,250,665       45,211,385  
Net income attributable to HNI Corporation common shareholders – diluted
  $ 0.50     $ 0.39     $ 1.39     $ 1.07  
Average number of common shares outstanding – diluted
    45,964,128       45,691,600       45,956,280       45,819,979  




Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

Assets
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
   
As of
     
As of
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Dec. 28, 2013
   
Dec. 29, 2012
     
Dec. 28, 2013
   
Dec. 29, 2012
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 65,030     $ 41,782  
     Accounts payable and
           
Short-term investments
    7,251       7,250  
        accrued expenses
  $ 407,799     $ 384,244  
Receivables
    228,715       213,490  
     Note payable and current
               
Inventories
    89,516       93,515  
       maturities of long-term debt
    484       4,554  
Deferred income taxes
    16,051       19,412  
     Current maturities of other
               
Prepaid expenses and
               
       long-term obligations
    3,301       373  
  other current assets
    26,665       26,926                    
      Current assets
    433,228       402,375  
          Current liabilities
    411,584       389,171  
                                   
                 
     Long-term debt
    150,091       150,146  
                 
     Capital lease obligations
    106       226  
Property and equipment  - net
    267,401       240,490  
     Other long-term liabilities
    67,543       63,995  
Goodwill
    286,655       288,348  
     Deferred income taxes
    68,964       52,868  
Other assets
    147,421       145,853                    
                 
     Parent Company shareholders' equity
    436,328       420,359  
                 
     Noncontrolling interest
    89       301  
                 
     Shareholders' equity
    436,417       420,660  
                 
          Total liabilities and
               
     Total assets
  $ 1,134,705     $ 1,077,066  
            shareholders' equity
  $ 1,134,705     $ 1,077,066  

 
 

 

 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

   
Twelve Months Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Dec. 28, 2013
   
Dec. 29, 2012
 
Net cash flows from (to) operating activities
  $ 165,002     $ 144,777  
Net cash flows from (to) investing activities:
               
     Capital expenditures
    (78,895 )     (60,270 )
     Acquisition spending
    0       (26,894 )
     Other
    3,476       1,351  
Net cash flows from (to) financing activities
    (66,335 )     (89,994 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    23,248       (31,030 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    41,782       72,812  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 65,030     $ 41,782  


Business Segment Data

   
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Dec. 28, 2013
   
Dec. 29, 2012
   
Dec. 28, 2013
   
Dec. 29, 2012
 
Net sales:
                       
  Office furniture
  $ 416,991     $ 422,349     $ 1,685,205     $ 1,687,302  
  Hearth products
    124,272       105,187       374,759       316,701  
    $ 541,263     $ 527,536     $ 2,059,964     $ 2,004,003  
                                 
Operating profit:
                               
  Office furniture
                               
     Operations before restructuring and impairment charges
  $ 25,913     $ 24,086     $ 97,672     $ 93,793  
     Restructuring and impairment charges
    (97 )     (583 )     (333 )     (1,944 )
        Office furniture  - net
    25,816       23,503       97,339       91,849  
  Hearth products
    22,963       15,411       46,662       26,477  
  Total operating profit
    48,779       38,914       144,001       118,326  
      Unallocated corporate expense
    (12,661 )     (11,044 )     (47,294 )     (40,722 )
  Income before income taxes
  $ 36,118     $ 27,870     $ 96,707     $ 77,604  
                                 
Depreciation and amortization expense:
                               
  Office furniture
  $ 9,608     $ 9,068     $ 36,992     $ 34,491  
  Hearth products
    1,249       1,438       5,288       5,957  
  General corporate
    1,194       749       4,341       2,911  
    $ 12,051     $ 11,255     $ 46,621     $ 43,359  
                                 
Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)
                               
  Office furniture
  $ 12,552     $ 10,874     $ 51,954     $ 36,080  
  Hearth products
    652       536       4,220       2,008  
  General corporate
    6,102       4,201       22,721       22,182  
    $ 19,306     $ 15,611     $ 78,895     $ 60,270  
                                 
                   
As of
   
As of
 
                   
Dec. 28, 2013
   
Dec. 29, 2012
 
Identifiable assets:
                               
  Office furniture
                  $ 722,697     $ 700,665  
  Hearth products
                    255,978       254,835  
  General corporate
                    156,030       121,566  
                    $ 1,134,705     $ 1,077,066  

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