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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>December 13, 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 Second Quarter Outlook</b></p>
<p>Jasper, IN (December 13, 2001) - Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB)
today announced its earnings outlook for its second quarter fiscal 2002 ending
December 31, 2001. Kimball's second quarter results are scheduled to be released
on Thursday, January 17, 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. </p>
<p>Kimball International expects its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal
2002 to be $0.12 to $0.16 per Class B share. This estimate includes 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 second quarter, which together are projected to reduce earnings by
approximately $0.01 per share. The projected earnings per share for the second
quarter would be a reduction from earnings of $0.32 per Class B share reported
during the same period one year ago. </p>
<p>Sales in the Electronic Contract Assemblies Segment are projected to increase
over the prior year second quarter due to sales related to a previously
announced acquisition during the current year second quarter. Excluding sales
related to the current year acquisition, sales in this Segment are estimated to
fall below the prior year level due in part to the softening economy. Net income
is projected to decline from the prior year second quarter level due to
operating margin pressures at select operations where sales volumes are
significantly below the prior year and start-up inefficiencies associated with
the production of new products as this Segment continues to expand its contract
customer base. </p>
<p>In the Furniture and Cabinets Segment, sales are projected to decline from
the year ago comparable second quarter period linked to the slower economy and a
resulting reduction in sales volumes in each of the primary markets within this
segment. Net income is also projected to be below the prior year level, relating
to continued operating margin pressure driven by the reduction in sales volumes
and higher competitive price discounting. </p>
<p>Kimball International will conduct a conference call on Thursday, January 17,
2002 following the release of its second 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 January 10, 2002. </p>
<p>The above second 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. </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">&quot;We Build Success&quot; </p>
<p>&nbsp;</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: December 15, 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)
December 13, 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)
1
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
Kimball International, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Outlook
Jasper, IN (December 13, 2001) - Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB)
today announced its earnings outlook for its second quarter fiscal 2002 ending
December 31, 2001. Kimball's second quarter results are scheduled to be released
on Thursday, January 17, 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 second quarter of fiscal
2002 to be $0.12 to $0.16 per Class B share. This estimate includes 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 second quarter, which together are projected to reduce earnings by
approximately $0.01 per share. The projected earnings per share for the second
quarter would be a reduction from earnings of $0.32 per Class B share reported
during the same period one year ago.
Sales in the Electronic Contract Assemblies Segment are projected to increase
over the prior year second quarter due to sales related to a previously
announced acquisition during the current year second quarter. Excluding sales
related to the current year acquisition, sales in this Segment are estimated to
fall below the prior year level due in part to the softening economy. Net income
is projected to decline from the prior year second quarter level due to
operating margin pressures at select operations where sales volumes are
significantly below the prior year and start-up inefficiencies associated with
the production of new products as this Segment continues to expand its contract
customer base.
In the Furniture and Cabinets Segment, sales are projected to decline from
the year ago comparable second quarter period linked to the slower economy and a
resulting reduction in sales volumes in each of the primary markets within this
segment. Net income is also projected to be below the prior year level, relating
to continued operating margin pressure driven by the reduction in sales volumes
and higher competitive price discounting.
Kimball International will conduct a conference call on Thursday, January 17,
2002 following the release of its second 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 January 10, 2002.
The above second 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: December 15, 2001
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