Kimball International

Conair LLC Announces Leadership Changes

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Conair LLC President and CEO Kristie Juster has announced the appointment of Willi Candra as Chief Digital & Technology Officer.

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  • Conair LLC President and CEO Kristie Juster has announced the appointment of Willi Candra as Chief Digital & Technology Officer.
  • Mr. Candra will join a leadership team focused on winning market share by building a best-in-class digital capability.
  • Mr. Candra will work closely with business leaders to transform and drive the digital agenda at Conair LLC.
  • “I am excited to welcome a thoughtful leader like Willi to the Conair team,” said Ms. Juster.

Conair LLC Announces New President and CEO

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Conair LLC announced today that Kristie Juster has been appointed the new President and CEO, effective January 8, 2024.

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  • Conair LLC announced today that Kristie Juster has been appointed the new President and CEO, effective January 8, 2024.
  • Ron Diamond, President and CEO since 2018, will become Vice Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240102822034/en/
    During his 44 years at Conair, Ron Diamond played a pivotal role in the growth and expansion of the company.
  • As CEO of the company, Mr. Diamond transitioned Conair from being a family-run business to an institutionally-owned company with backing from American Securities LLC.

MITY Inc Welcomes a New CEO

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 30, 2023

“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead an organization with such a long history and record of success,” said McCoy.

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  • “I am grateful for the opportunity to lead an organization with such a long history and record of success,” said McCoy.
  • “Over the last 36 years, MITY has established a reputation worldwide for durable furniture for commercial spaces.
  • Most recently, McCoy served as the CEO at Polyvision, a leading supplier of CeramicSteel for architecture, infrastructure, and commercial office products.
  • As the new CEO of Mity Inc, McCoy will be relocating to Lehi, Utah and working from the Orem location full-time.

Kimball Electronics Mourns the Loss of Former Chairman and CEO, Donald D. Charron

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

All of us at Kimball Electronics mourn the loss of our longtime Chairman and CEO and dear friend, Don Charron.

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  • All of us at Kimball Electronics mourn the loss of our longtime Chairman and CEO and dear friend, Don Charron.
  • Don joined Kimball International in 1999 to lead the Kimball Electronics Group.
  • Additionally in 2014, Don led Kimball Electronics through the spin-off from Kimball International to an independent, publicly traded company listed on Nasdaq.
  • Before his retirement in March of 2023, Don had shepherded Kimball Electronics to the nearly $2 billion company we are today.

Mativ Announces Two Executive Appointments

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Mativ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MATV), a global leader in specialty materials, today announced two appointments to its executive leadership team.

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  • Mativ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MATV), a global leader in specialty materials, today announced two appointments to its executive leadership team.
  • Both Kapur and Johnson will report directly to Mativ chief executive officer Julie Schertell.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230808826391/en/
    “We’re excited to welcome Mark Johnson to Mativ as our new chief legal officer,” said Julie Schertell, president and chief executive officer of Mativ.
  • Ensuring that we have a holistic IT and digital strategy is critical to completing our integration as ‘one Mativ’ and executing on our growth plans.

Pattern Launches North America Advisory Practice, Adds Don Brett as Managing Director

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Pattern , the category leader for global ecommerce acceleration, today announced the addition of Don Brett as managing director of Pattern’s newly launched North America advisory practice.

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  • Pattern , the category leader for global ecommerce acceleration, today announced the addition of Don Brett as managing director of Pattern’s newly launched North America advisory practice.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230726167336/en/
    Don Brett brings nearly two decades of digital transformation experience to his new role as managing director of Pattern's newly launched North America advisory practice.
  • “Navigating the complexities of multichannel commerce has never been more difficult for brand leaders, which is why we are so excited to have Don leading this new offering for Pattern,” said Pattern CRO John LeBaron .
  • “My north star has always been to live at the center of what I’m passionate about and how I can most help others,” said Brett.

HNI Corporation Completes Acquisition of Kimball International

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 1, 2023

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) announced today the completion of its acquisition of Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBAL), a leading commercial furnishings company with expertise in workplace, health, and hospitality.

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  • HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) announced today the completion of its acquisition of Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBAL), a leading commercial furnishings company with expertise in workplace, health, and hospitality.
  • “The completion of the Kimball International acquisition represents a new chapter as we bring together two strong, successful companies with similar cultures and well-established families of brands,” said Jeff Lorenger, HNI Corporation’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Kimball International shareholders are receiving $9.00 in cash and 0.1301 shares of HNI Corporation common stock for each share of Kimball International stock they owned immediately prior to the closing of the transaction.
  • Kimball International will continue to be based in Jasper, Indiana.

Kimball International Shareholders Approve Transaction with HNI Corporation

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

JASPER, Ind., May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBAL) today announced that its shareholders approved the adoption of the merger agreement with HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI). The transaction is expected to close on June 1, 2023.

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JASPER, Ind., May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBAL) today announced that its shareholders approved the adoption of the merger agreement with HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI). The transaction is expected to close on June 1, 2023.

HNI Corporation Reports Earnings for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 8, 2023

The impact of a residential building products company acquired in the second quarter of 2022 increased sales $1.5 million compared to the prior-year quarter.

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  • The impact of a residential building products company acquired in the second quarter of 2022 increased sales $1.5 million compared to the prior-year quarter.
  • The Corporation expects weaker macroeconomic conditions to continue to impact Workplace Furnishings demand and profitability on a year-over-year basis through the second quarter.
  • The Corporation expects second quarter 2023 operating income to exceed first quarter 2023 levels.
  • HNI Corporation will host a conference call on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (Central) to discuss first quarter fiscal year 2023 results.

SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates ROCC, KBAL, UNVR

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 5, 2023

If you are a Ranger shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options .

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  • If you are a Ranger shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options .
  • If you are a Kimball shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options .
  • Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email [email protected] or [email protected] .
  • Halper Sadeh LLC represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct.