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<p><b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>
WASHINGTON, D.C. &nbsp;20549<br>
<br>
FORM 8-K</b></p>
<p align="center">CURRENT REPORT<br>
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<p align="center">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934</p>
<p align="center"><br>
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>March 14, 2002</u><br>
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    <p align="center"><b><font size="5">KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.</font></b></td>
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    <p align="center"><font size="2">(Exact name of registrant as specified in
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    <p align="center">Indiana</td>
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    <p align="center">0-3279</td>
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    <p align="center">35-0514506</td>
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    <td align="center"><font size="2">(State or other jurisdiction of</font></td>
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    <td align="center"><font size="2">incorporation)</font></td>
    <td align="center"><font size="2">Number)</font></td>
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    <p align="center">1600 Royal Street, Jasper, Indiana</td>
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    <p align="center">47549-1001</td>
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<p align="center">Registrant's telephone number, including area code &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>(812)
482-1600</u></p>
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<p><b>Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure<br>
<br>
Kimball International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Outlook</b></p>
<p>Jasper, IN (March 14, 2002) - Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB)
today announced its earnings outlook for its third quarter fiscal 2002 ending
March 31, 2002. Kimball's third quarter results are scheduled to be released on
Thursday, April 18, 2002, prior to the opening of the financial markets. This
information is intended to comply with Kimball's obligation under the SEC's
Regulation FD. <br>
<br>
Kimball International expects its earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2002
to be $0.12 to $0.16 per Class B share, exclusive of the previously announced
$0.22 per Class B share gain on the sale of the Company's Boesendorfer piano
subsidiary which will be recorded in the third quarter. Including the gain on
the sale of the piano subsidiary, the Company expects its earnings for the third
quarter of fiscal 2002 to be $0.34 to $0.38 per Class B share. These estimates
include costs associated with executing the Company's restructuring plan
announced in June, including adjustments to original cost estimates and costs
expensed as incurred during the third quarter, which together are projected to
total less than $0.01 per share. The Company reported earnings of $0.18 per
Class B share for the prior fiscal year third quarter. <br>
<br>
Sales in the Electronic Contract Assemblies Segment are projected to increase
over the prior year third quarter, due to sales related to the Company's Auburn,
Indiana facility which was acquired in the current fiscal year second quarter.
Excluding sales related to the current year acquisition, sales in this Segment
are estimated to be below the prior year level as certain markets are impacted
by the softened economy. Net income is projected to approximate the prior year
third quarter. Excluding the Auburn acquisition, net income in this Segment is
projected to be below the prior year third quarter.<br>
<br>
In the Furniture and Cabinets Segment, sales are projected to decline from the
year ago comparable third quarter period as each of the primary markets within
this segment continues to be impacted by the slower economy resulting in much
lower sales volumes. Net income, exclusive of the gain on the sale of the piano
subsidiary, is also projected to be below the prior year level, primarily
related to the projected decline in sales volumes.<br>
<br>
Kimball International will conduct a conference call on Thursday, April 18, 2002
following the release of its third quarter fiscal 2002 results. A webcast of the
conference call will take place simultaneously. Details of the conference call
and webcast will be released on or about April 11, 2002.<br>
<br>
The above third quarter fiscal 2002 earnings guidance is considered
forward-looking under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and
is subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, successful
execution of the Company's restructuring plan, significant volume reductions
from key contract customers, loss of key customers or suppliers within specific
industries, availability or cost of raw materials, and increased competitive
pricing pressures reflecting excess industry capacities. Additional cautionary
statements regarding other risk factors that could have an effect on the future
performance of the Company are contained in the Company's Form 10-K filing for
the period ending June 30, 2001. <br>
<br>
Kimball International, Inc. provides a vast array of products from its two
business segments: the Furniture and Cabinets Segment and the Electronic
Contract Assemblies Segment. The Furniture and Cabinets Segment manufactures
furniture for the office, residential, lodging and healthcare industries and
store display fixtures, all sold under the Company's family of brand names.
Other products produced by Kimball on a contract basis include store fixtures,
television cabinets and stands, residential furniture and furniture components.
The Electronic Contract Assemblies Segment provides design engineering,
manufacturing, packaging and distribution of electronic assemblies, circuit
boards, multi-chip modules and semiconductor components on a contract basis to a
variety of industries on a global scale. <br>
<br>
For more information about Kimball International, Inc., visit the Company's web
site on the Internet at www.kimball.com.<br>
&nbsp;</p>
<p align="center">&quot;We Build Success&quot;</p>
<p align="center">2</p>
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<p><b>SIGNATURES</b></p>
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<p>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 hereto duly authorized. </p>
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      <td width="300">KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.</td>
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      <p align="center">By:</td>
      <td width="300">/s/ Robert F. Schneider</td>
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      <td width="300">ROBERT F. SCHNEIDER<br>
      Executive Vice President, <br>
      Chief Financial Officer<br>
      Treasurer</td>
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Date: March 14, 2002</p>
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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)
March 14, 2002
KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in
    its charter)
Indiana
0-3279
35-0514506
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Commission File
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
Number)
1600 Royal Street, Jasper, Indiana
47549-1001
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(812)
482-1600
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed
    since last report)
1
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
Kimball International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Outlook
Jasper, IN (March 14, 2002) - Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB)
today announced its earnings outlook for its third quarter fiscal 2002 ending
March 31, 2002. Kimball's third quarter results are scheduled to be released on
Thursday, April 18, 2002, prior to the opening of the financial markets. This
information is intended to comply with Kimball's obligation under the SEC's
Regulation FD.
Kimball International expects its earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2002
to be $0.12 to $0.16 per Class B share, exclusive of the previously announced
$0.22 per Class B share gain on the sale of the Company's Boesendorfer piano
subsidiary which will be recorded in the third quarter. Including the gain on
the sale of the piano subsidiary, the Company expects its earnings for the third
quarter of fiscal 2002 to be $0.34 to $0.38 per Class B share. These estimates
include costs associated with executing the Company's restructuring plan
announced in June, including adjustments to original cost estimates and costs
expensed as incurred during the third quarter, which together are projected to
total less than $0.01 per share. The Company reported earnings of $0.18 per
Class B share for the prior fiscal year third quarter.
Sales in the Electronic Contract Assemblies Segment are projected to increase
over the prior year third quarter, due to sales related to the Company's Auburn,
Indiana facility which was acquired in the current fiscal year second quarter.
Excluding sales related to the current year acquisition, sales in this Segment
are estimated to be below the prior year level as certain markets are impacted
by the softened economy. Net income is projected to approximate the prior year
third quarter. Excluding the Auburn acquisition, net income in this Segment is
projected to be below the prior year third quarter.
In the Furniture and Cabinets Segment, sales are projected to decline from the
year ago comparable third quarter period as each of the primary markets within
this segment continues to be impacted by the slower economy resulting in much
lower sales volumes. Net income, exclusive of the gain on the sale of the piano
subsidiary, is also projected to be below the prior year level, primarily
related to the projected decline in sales volumes.
Kimball International will conduct a conference call on Thursday, April 18, 2002
following the release of its third quarter fiscal 2002 results. A webcast of the
conference call will take place simultaneously. Details of the conference call
and webcast will be released on or about April 11, 2002.
The above third quarter fiscal 2002 earnings guidance is considered
forward-looking under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and
is subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, successful
execution of the Company's restructuring plan, significant volume reductions
from key contract customers, loss of key customers or suppliers within specific
industries, availability or cost of raw materials, and increased competitive
pricing pressures reflecting excess industry capacities. Additional cautionary
statements regarding other risk factors that could have an effect on the future
performance of the Company are contained in the Company's Form 10-K filing for
the period ending June 30, 2001.
Kimball International, Inc. provides a vast array of products from its two
business segments: the Furniture and Cabinets Segment and the Electronic
Contract Assemblies Segment. The Furniture and Cabinets Segment manufactures
furniture for the office, residential, lodging and healthcare industries and
store display fixtures, all sold under the Company's family of brand names.
Other products produced by Kimball on a contract basis include store fixtures,
television cabinets and stands, residential furniture and furniture components.
The Electronic Contract Assemblies Segment provides design engineering,
manufacturing, packaging and distribution of electronic assemblies, circuit
boards, multi-chip modules and semiconductor components on a contract basis to a
variety of industries on a global scale.
For more information about Kimball International, Inc., visit the Company's web
site on the Internet at www.kimball.com.
"We Build Success"
2
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 hereto duly authorized.
KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:
/s/ Robert F. Schneider
ROBERT F. SCHNEIDER
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Treasurer
Date: March 14, 2002
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