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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>
</p>
<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>September 18, 2001</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>
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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 First Quarter Outlook</b></p>
<p>Jasper, IN (September 18, 2001) - Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB)
today announced its earnings outlook for its first quarter fiscal 2002 ending
September 30, 2001. Kimball's first quarter results are scheduled to be released
on Thursday, October 18, 2001, prior to the opening of the financial markets.
This information is intended to comply with Kimball's obligation under the SEC's
Regulation FD.</p>
<p>Kimball International expects its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal
2002 to be $0.09 to $0.13 per Class B share. This estimate is inclusive of 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 first quarter, which together are projected to reduce earnings by
approximately $0.01 per share. The projected earnings per share for the first
quarter would be a reduction from earnings of $0.28 per Class B share reported
during the same period one year ago. The recent terrorist attacks on the United
States have increased uncertainty with respect to the Company's short-term
forecast capability. While overall economic and commerce consequences are
impossible to predict at this time, the Company believes this event could
negatively impact its short-term sales and earnings flow, including the
remainder of the first quarter. This potential reduction is reflected in the
above earnings projection. The estimated decline in earnings from the year ago
comparable period is primarily driven by the slower economy and a resulting
reduction in sales volumes in both the Electronic Contract Assemblies and the
Furniture and Cabinets segments. The Company is also projecting continued margin
pressure driven by a reduction in sales volumes, a shift in the sales mix to
lower margined products and start-up inefficiencies associated with the
production of new products as the Company continues to expand its contract
customer base.</p>
<p>Kimball International will conduct a conference call on Thursday, October 18,
2001 following the release of its first 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 October 11, 2001.</p>
<p>The above first 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, delayed or
lost sales relating to overall commerce interruptions resulting from the recent
terrorist attacks on the United States, 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>For more information about Kimball International, Inc., visit the Company's
web site on the Internet at www.kimball.com.</p>
<p align="center"><b>&quot;We Build Success&quot;</b></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: September 18, 2001 </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)
September 18, 2001
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)
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
Kimball International, Inc. Announces First Quarter Outlook
Jasper, IN (September 18, 2001) - Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB)
today announced its earnings outlook for its first quarter fiscal 2002 ending
September 30, 2001. Kimball's first quarter results are scheduled to be released
on Thursday, October 18, 2001, 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 first quarter of fiscal
2002 to be $0.09 to $0.13 per Class B share. This estimate is inclusive of 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 first quarter, which together are projected to reduce earnings by
approximately $0.01 per share. The projected earnings per share for the first
quarter would be a reduction from earnings of $0.28 per Class B share reported
during the same period one year ago. The recent terrorist attacks on the United
States have increased uncertainty with respect to the Company's short-term
forecast capability. While overall economic and commerce consequences are
impossible to predict at this time, the Company believes this event could
negatively impact its short-term sales and earnings flow, including the
remainder of the first quarter. This potential reduction is reflected in the
above earnings projection. The estimated decline in earnings from the year ago
comparable period is primarily driven by the slower economy and a resulting
reduction in sales volumes in both the Electronic Contract Assemblies and the
Furniture and Cabinets segments. The Company is also projecting continued margin
pressure driven by a reduction in sales volumes, a shift in the sales mix to
lower margined products and start-up inefficiencies associated with the
production of new products as the Company continues to expand its contract
customer base.
Kimball International will conduct a conference call on Thursday, October 18,
2001 following the release of its first 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 October 11, 2001.
The above first 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, delayed or
lost sales relating to overall commerce interruptions resulting from the recent
terrorist attacks on the United States, 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"
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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: September 18, 2001
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