HNI Corporation: Kimball International accretion moves higher, amid Poppin exit

Kimball International accretion moves significantly higher due to planned exit of Poppin. The Corporation intends to divest Poppin, which was acquired by Kimball International in 2020. Based on trailing 12-month results, exiting Poppin is estimated to increase annual operating profit by $20 million while reducing annual revenue by $56 million. Poppin is classified as “held for sale” on the Corporation’s financial statements, and the divestiture is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2023. Poppin’s losses have masked the strength of Kimball International’s core businesses, which collectively generate strong operating margins. Further, the Corporation is increasingly confident in the strategic and financial rationale for the combination of HNI and Kimball International and confirms the previously announced annual run-rate synergies of $25 million, not including eliminating Poppin’s $20 million annual loss. In addition, the Corporation now sees the strong potential for additional synergies and will provide updates as the integration process progresses.