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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 12, 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>
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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 align="center">1</p>
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<p><b>Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure<br>
<br>
Kimball International, Inc. Announces First Quarter Outlook</b></p>
<p align="left">Jasper, IN (September 12, 2002) - Kimball International, Inc.
(NASDAQ: KBALB) today announced its earnings outlook for its first quarter
fiscal 2003 ending September 30, 2002. Kimball's first quarter results are
scheduled to be released on Thursday, October 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. <br>
<br>
Kimball International expects first quarter fiscal 2003 consolidated sales to
approximate the prior year first quarter level and projects its earnings for the
current fiscal year first quarter to be $0.07 to $0.12 per Class B share. The
Company reported earnings of $0.13 per Class B share for the prior fiscal year
first quarter. <br>
<br>
Sales in the Electronic Contract Assemblies Segment are projected to increase
over the prior year first quarter. The increased sales level is partially
attributable to additional sales related to the Auburn, Indiana facility, which
was acquired in the prior fiscal year second quarter. Net income in this segment
is projected to be below the prior year first quarter, primarily due to focused
customer and program diversification efforts, which are driving a greater
percentage of the sales mix to new customer and program start-ups thereby
lowering the overall profitability level of this segment.<br>
<br>
In the Furniture and Cabinets Segment, sales are projected to decline from the
year ago first quarter, due to lower sales volume estimates in most of the
principal markets within this segment. Net income is projected to be below the
prior year level, primarily related to the projected decline in sales volumes,
and reduced manufacturing efficiencies in part due to unstable demand levels.<br>
<br>
Kimball International will conduct a conference call on Thursday, October 17,
2002 following the release of its first quarter fiscal 2003 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 10, 2002.<br>
<br>
The above first quarter fiscal 2003 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, 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, 2002. <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, 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.</p>
<p align="center">&quot;We Build Success&quot;<br>
<br>
&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: September 12, 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)
September 12, 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)
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
Kimball International, Inc. Announces First Quarter Outlook
Jasper, IN (September 12, 2002) - Kimball International, Inc.
(NASDAQ: KBALB) today announced its earnings outlook for its first quarter
fiscal 2003 ending September 30, 2002. Kimball's first quarter results are
scheduled to be released on Thursday, October 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 first quarter fiscal 2003 consolidated sales to
approximate the prior year first quarter level and projects its earnings for the
current fiscal year first quarter to be $0.07 to $0.12 per Class B share. The
Company reported earnings of $0.13 per Class B share for the prior fiscal year
first quarter.
Sales in the Electronic Contract Assemblies Segment are projected to increase
over the prior year first quarter. The increased sales level is partially
attributable to additional sales related to the Auburn, Indiana facility, which
was acquired in the prior fiscal year second quarter. Net income in this segment
is projected to be below the prior year first quarter, primarily due to focused
customer and program diversification efforts, which are driving a greater
percentage of the sales mix to new customer and program start-ups thereby
lowering the overall profitability level of this segment.
In the Furniture and Cabinets Segment, sales are projected to decline from the
year ago first quarter, due to lower sales volume estimates in most of the
principal markets within this segment. Net income is projected to be below the
prior year level, primarily related to the projected decline in sales volumes,
and reduced manufacturing efficiencies in part due to unstable demand levels.
Kimball International will conduct a conference call on Thursday, October 17,
2002 following the release of its first quarter fiscal 2003 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 10, 2002.
The above first quarter fiscal 2003 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, 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, 2002.
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, 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 12, 2002
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