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<p><b><font size="2">UNITED STATES<br>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>
WASHINGTON, D.C. &nbsp;20549<br>
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FORM 8-K</b></p>
<p align="center"><b>CURRENT REPORT<br>
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934</b></p>
<p align="center"><br>
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>August 18,
2005</u> (August 16, 2005)<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
    its charter)</font></td>
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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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    <td align="center"><font size="2">(Address of principal executive offices)</font></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 align="center"><font size="2">(Former name or former address, if changed
    since last report)</font></td>
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<p align="left"><font size="2">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K
filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the
registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.
below):</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="2">[&nbsp;&nbsp; ] Written communications pursuant
to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="2">[&nbsp;&nbsp; ] Soliciting material pursuant to
Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="2">[&nbsp;&nbsp; ] Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="2">[&nbsp;&nbsp; ] Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</font></p>
<p align="center">&nbsp;</p>
<p align="center">1</p>
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<p><b>Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement</b></p>
<p>On August 16, 2005, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of
Kimball International, Inc.&nbsp;approved&nbsp;long-term performance share
awards to certain employees. The awards will go to the following executive
officers: James C. Thyen (82,400 shares), Douglas A. Habig (51,900 shares), Robert
F. Schneider (13,400 shares), Donald D. Charron (13,400 shares), P. Daniel Miller
(13,400 shares), J. Brent Elliott (13,400 shares), Randall L. Catt (13,400 shares),
John H. Kahle (13,400 shares), Gary W. Schwartz (13,400 shares) and Michelle R.
Schroeder (3,700 shares), pursuant to the Company's 2003 Stock Option and
Incentive Plan. The actual award date will be in September, 2005. This Form 8-K
will be amended at that time to incorporate the form of the award agreement. </p>
<p>Under the award, a number of shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock are
awarded subject to achieving pre-approved performance levels. One-fifth (1/5) of
each award vests and is granted annually over the succeeding five fiscal
performance years. Each annual performance grant will
be independent and attributable solely to actual performance in the year to
which it applies. Performance levels are computed under the Company's Profit
Sharing Bonus Plan. Actual shares issued under the grant will be determined by
multiplying the shares under this grant times the percent of bonus earned each
fiscal year. The officer must be a full time employee of the Company at the time
shares are issued. For retirement at age 62 or over, disability or death, the
officer will be eligible for the pro-rata current year grant based on the number
of months in the eligible position and future year grants will be forfeited. The
officer may elect to have shares withheld in payment of required withholding
taxes. This summary is not intended to be complete. A complete description of
the award will be provided and incorporated in an amended 8-K at the time of the
actual award date.</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="30">&nbsp;</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: August 18, 2005</p>
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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)
August 18,
2005
(August 16, 2005)
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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K
filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the
registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.
below):
[   ] Written communications pursuant
to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[   ] Soliciting material pursuant to
Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[   ] Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[   ] Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On August 16, 2005, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of
Kimball International, Inc. approved long-term performance share
awards to certain employees. The awards will go to the following executive
officers: James C. Thyen (82,400 shares), Douglas A. Habig (51,900 shares), Robert
F. Schneider (13,400 shares), Donald D. Charron (13,400 shares), P. Daniel Miller
(13,400 shares), J. Brent Elliott (13,400 shares), Randall L. Catt (13,400 shares),
John H. Kahle (13,400 shares), Gary W. Schwartz (13,400 shares) and Michelle R.
Schroeder (3,700 shares), pursuant to the Company's 2003 Stock Option and
Incentive Plan. The actual award date will be in September, 2005. This Form 8-K
will be amended at that time to incorporate the form of the award agreement.
Under the award, a number of shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock are
awarded subject to achieving pre-approved performance levels. One-fifth (1/5) of
each award vests and is granted annually over the succeeding five fiscal
performance years. Each annual performance grant will
be independent and attributable solely to actual performance in the year to
which it applies. Performance levels are computed under the Company's Profit
Sharing Bonus Plan. Actual shares issued under the grant will be determined by
multiplying the shares under this grant times the percent of bonus earned each
fiscal year. The officer must be a full time employee of the Company at the time
shares are issued. For retirement at age 62 or over, disability or death, the
officer will be eligible for the pro-rata current year grant based on the number
of months in the eligible position and future year grants will be forfeited. The
officer may elect to have shares withheld in payment of required withholding
taxes. This summary is not intended to be complete. A complete description of
the award will be provided and incorporated in an amended 8-K at the time of the
actual award date.
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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: August 18, 2005
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