HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) unveils workplace operational improvement plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HNI Corporation reported that it has adopted an operational improvement plan for its workplace furnishings business. The plan, effective January 8, 2026, is aimed at reducing structural costs and streamlining how the company fulfills orders for customers in this segment.

The company disclosed this initiative in connection with items related to operational changes and their financial impact and furnished a press release as an exhibit providing further details.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.05, 2.06, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities Financial

The company committed to an exit plan involving layoffs, facility closures, or restructuring charges.

Item 2.06 Material Impairments Financial

The company concluded that a material charge for impairment of assets (goodwill, intangibles, etc.) is required.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  January 8, 2026

Commission File Number: 1-14225

HNI Corporation

Iowa		42-0617510
(State of incorporation)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

600 East Second Street

P. O. Box 1109

Muscatine, Iowa 52761-0071

(563) 272-7400

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	HNI	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Section 2 Financial Information

Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

On January 8, 2026, HNI Corporation (the “Corporation”) issued a press release announcing an operational improvement plan to reduce structural cost and streamline customer fulfillment in its workplace furnishings business. The plan was adopted as of January 8, 2026.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.05.

Item 2.06 Material Impairments

The disclosure under Item 2.05 is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.06.

Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibit relating to Item 2.05 is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Text of press release dated as of January 8, 2026.
104	The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		HNI CORPORATION
Date:	January 8, 2026	By:	/s/ Vincent Paul Berger II
			Vincent Paul Berger II
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Text of press release dated as of January 8, 2026.

FAQ

What did HNI (HNI) disclose in this 8-K filing?

HNI Corporation disclosed that it adopted an operational improvement plan for its workplace furnishings business, focused on reducing structural costs and streamlining customer fulfillment.

When was HNI Corporation's operational improvement plan adopted?

HNI Corporation's operational improvement plan was adopted as of January 8, 2026.

Which part of HNI's business is affected by the new improvement plan?

The plan applies to HNI Corporation's workplace furnishings business, where the company intends to reduce structural costs and improve customer fulfillment processes.

Did HNI provide more details about the operational improvement plan?

Yes. HNI attached a press release as Exhibit 99.1 that provides additional information about the operational improvement plan.

What exhibits were included with this HNI 8-K filing?

HNI included Exhibit 99.1, the text of the press release dated January 8, 2026, and Exhibit 104, the cover page formatted as Inline XBRL.