-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, K6UAjhv3xxYZUMl/46mJk8jUEPhWyPpueVuh/lETftu8fw9sv/fH8KVSXRBuO9Od 4HrjN1rsSaiBZbdBRgZJ1A== 0001011570-98-000002.txt : 19981002 0001011570-98-000002.hdr.sgml : 19981002 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001011570-98-000002 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980903 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19981001 SROS: NYSE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KNOLL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001011570 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE & FIXTURES [2590] IRS NUMBER: 133873847 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12907 FILM NUMBER: 98719153 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1235 WATER ST CITY: EAST GREENVILLE STATE: PA ZIP: 18041 BUSINESS PHONE: 2156797991 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1235 WATER STREET CITY: EAST GREENVILLE STATE: PA ZIP: 18041 8-K 1 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): September 3, 1998 ----------------- KNOLL, INC. A Delaware Corporation Commission File No. I.R.S. Employer No. 001-12907 13-3873847 1235 Water Street East Greenville, PA 18041 Telephone Number (215) 679-7991 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS - --------------------- On September 3, 1998, Knoll, Inc. issued a press release announcing a share repurchase program approved by its Board of Directors. The press release was as follows: KNOLL, INC. ANNOUNCES SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM EAST GREENVILLE, PA, September 3, 1998 -- Knoll, Inc. (NYSE: KNL) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program which will allow for the repurchase of up to 3.0 million shares of the company's common stock. Common shares will be purchased in the open market or through negotiated transactions at the discretion of company management, depending on ongoing assessments of capital needs and prevailing market conditions. The program is effective immediately. John H. Lynch, Knoll president and chief executive officer, said, "We believe the repurchase program is an effective use of the company's excess cash flow which will serve to enhance shareholder value. We are excited about our prospects for continued growth and believe the repurchase of our shares reflects our confidence in the company's growth potential." Founded in 1938, Knoll is a global office furnishings manufacturer committed to design excellence. The company's corporate headquarters is located in East Greenville, PA. This press release contains statements that are forward looking. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the company's expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the company's control. Actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, but not limited to, changes in the competitive marketplace and changes in the trends in the market for office furniture. Refer to the company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of certain risks and uncertainties affecting the company. In light of the risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this press release will, in fact, transpire. # # # # 2 SIGNATURE --------- 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 thereunto duly authorized. KNOLL, INC. Date: October 1, 1998 By: /s/ Douglas J. Purdom ----------------------- DOUGLAS J. PURDOM Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----