HNI (NYSE: HNI) awards 2,842 restricted stock units to executive

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HNI Corporation reported that executive Gregory A. Meunier acquired 2,842 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units under the company’s 2017 Stock-Based Compensation Plan. These units will convert into common shares in three equal annual installments starting one year after the grant date, contingent on his continued service. Following this grant, he holds 21,842 shares of common stock directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MEUNIER GREGORY A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

600 E. 2ND STREET

(Street)

MUSCATINE IA 52761

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HNI CORP [ HNI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Ex VP GL Ops, Kimball Intl

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/18/2026		A		2,842(1)	A	$0	21,842	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects shares of Common Stock of Issuer underlying Restricted Stock Units granted under the Issuer's 2017 Stock-Based Compensation Plan convertible to such Common Stock subject to vesting in three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the reporting person's continued service on each applicable vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Steven M. Bradford; by Power of Attorney	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did HNI (HNI) report in this Form 4 filing?

HNI reported that executive Gregory A. Meunier received 2,842 restricted stock units of common stock as a grant under the 2017 Stock-Based Compensation Plan, increasing his directly held common stock position to 21,842 shares after the transaction.

How many HNI (HNI) shares were granted to Gregory A. Meunier?

Gregory A. Meunier was granted 2,842 shares of HNI common stock in the form of restricted stock units. These units represent future shares that will vest over time rather than an immediate cash purchase on the open market.

How do the new restricted stock units for HNI (HNI) vest?

The 2,842 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Each installment is subject to Gregory A. Meunier’s continued service with HNI on the applicable vesting date.

What is Gregory A. Meunier’s HNI (HNI) share ownership after the grant?

After the restricted stock unit grant, Gregory A. Meunier directly holds 21,842 shares of HNI common stock. This total reflects his ownership following the award reported in the Form 4 and includes the effect of the newly granted units.

Was the HNI (HNI) stock grant to Gregory A. Meunier a purchase?

No, it was not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 shows a grant coded as an award acquisition, meaning the 2,842 shares were granted as equity compensation rather than bought for cash on a stock exchange.