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Herman Miller (MLHR) became MillerKnoll after its completed acquisition of Knoll and a shareholder-approved corporate name and ticker change. News around the issuer centers on that transition, integration of the MillerKnoll collective, earnings and conference-call announcements, shareholder and governance matters, and capital-structure disclosures tied to the public-company change.
Company updates also cover modern furniture and design products sold through Herman Miller, Design Within Reach, Geiger, Knoll and related brands. Recurring items include seating collections such as Geiger’s Mantle Collection, eCommerce initiatives for small and midsize business customers, product heritage releases, and workplace and home-office themes tied to the company’s furniture portfolio.
Herman Miller has appointed Candace Matthews to its Board of Directors, effective August 21, 2020. Matthews, the Chief Reputation Officer at Amway, brings over 35 years of experience in corporate social responsibility and consumer marketing. She has a successful track record that includes leading significant transformations at Amway, resulting in double-digit sales growth. Chairman Mike Volkema praised her visionary leadership, while CEO Andi Owen highlighted her relevance to the company's strategic growth objectives. Matthews' appointment is expected to strengthen Herman Miller's focus on consumer-centric strategies.
Herman Miller (NASDAQ: MLHR) recently celebrated a court victory in its trademark infringement case against Blumenthal Distributing Inc. dba Office Star Products. The Ninth Circuit Court upheld a previous jury's decision that ruled Office Star had infringed upon the trade dress of Herman Miller's iconic Eames Aluminum Group chairs. The court awarded $3.3M in damages from a 2017 trial while ordering a retrial for another product, the Aeron Chair, due to jury instruction errors. The ruling emphasizes Herman Miller's commitment to protecting its designs and the economic impact of counterfeit products on its business.
Design Within Reach (DWR) has launched its redesigned website aimed at enhancing user experience and meeting the growing demand for online furniture shopping. Key features include improved filtering, enriched product content, a fully responsive design, and enhanced customer assistance tools. The redesign follows extensive user testing and research with over 200 participants, ensuring it meets customer needs. Additionally, the site integrates a virtual chat service for real-time customer support. DWR aims to bridge the gap between physical showrooms and eCommerce, reflecting its commitment to modern design.
Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR) reported a net sales decline of 29.1% to $475.7 million for Q4 FY2020 and 3.1% for the full year, totaling $2.49 billion. The company faced a net loss per share of $2.95, sharply down from earnings of $0.78 a year ago. Adjusted EPS fell to $0.11 from $0.88. The quarter also saw impairment charges of $205.4 million and restructuring costs of $16.9 million. Despite these challenges, cash and equivalents stood at $454 million, showcasing strong liquidity amid ongoing uncertainty. A webcast is scheduled for June 30, 2020.