-----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, B9TiVT2ouKE7hy8Y6cwq3lHyOQ+SOQ8YzWnEeEewvFFV9V9TiS9ZIybYle59tUHI 4WRpQ/dMKyI0mstOjausMA== 0001171843-11-000093.txt : 20110112 0001171843-11-000093.hdr.sgml : 20110112 20110112083201 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-11-000093 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20110112 ITEM INFORMATION: Cost Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20110112 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110112 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STEELCASE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001050825 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OFFICE FURNITURE (NO WOOD) [2522] IRS NUMBER: 380819050 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 0225 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13873 FILM NUMBER: 11524348 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 901 44TH ST CITY: GRAND RAPIDS STATE: MI ZIP: 49508 BUSINESS PHONE: 6162472710 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 901 44TH ST CITY: GRAND RAPIDS STATE: MI ZIP: 49508 8-K 1 document.htm FORM 8-K FILING DOCUMENT Form 8-K Filing

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) January 12, 2011  


Steelcase Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Michigan
 
1-13873
 
38-0819050
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)


 
901 44th Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan
 
49508
 
  (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)  

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (616) 247-2710



None
(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:
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Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

On January 12, 2011, Steelcase Inc. (the "Company") announced the planned closure of three manufacturing facilities in North America as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the fitness of its business and strengthen the Company's long-term competitiveness. The Company expects to move production within these facilities to other Steelcase locations in North America over the next eighteen months.

The Company estimates the cash restructuring costs associated with these actions will be approximately $45 million, with approximately $30 million related to workforce reductions and approximately $15 million related to costs associated with manufacturing consolidation and production moves. The Company estimates the consolidation will generate annualized savings of approximately $35 million once fully implemented.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Steelcase Inc. issued a press release dated January 12, 2011 relating to the matters described in the foregoing items. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Item 7.01 and is incorporated solely into this Item 7.01 by reference.

From time to time, in written and oral statements, the Company discusses its expectations regarding future events and its plans and objectives for future operations. These forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," or other similar words, phrases or expressions. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary from the Company's expectations because of factors such as, but not limited to, competitive and general economic conditions domestically and internationally; acts of terrorism, war, governmental action, natural disasters and other Force Majeure events; changes in the legal and regulatory environment; restructuring activities; changes in raw materials and commodity costs; currency fluctuations; changes in customer demands; and the other risks and contingencies detailed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 (including the exhibit hereto) shall not be considered "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into future filings by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, unless the Company expressly sets forth in such future filing that such information is to be considered "filed" or incorporated by reference therein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

d) EXHIBITS.

Exhibit
Number
Description

99.1 Steelcase Inc. Press Release dated January 12, 2011


SIGNATURE

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

    Steelcase Inc.
(Registrant)

January 12, 2011
(Date)
  /s/   MARK T. MOSSING
Mark T. Mossing
Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)



EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number
Description

99.1 Steelcase Inc. Press Release dated January 12, 2011
EX-99.1 2 newsrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE Steelcase Announces Additional Consolidation of North American Manufacturing Facilities

EXHIBIT 99.1

Steelcase Announces Additional Consolidation of North American Manufacturing Facilities

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS) today announced the planned closure of three manufacturing facilities in North America as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the fitness of its business and strengthen the company's long-term competitiveness. The company expects to move production within these facilities to other Steelcase locations in North America over the next eighteen months.   

The company estimates the cash restructuring costs associated with these actions will be approximately $45 million, with the majority relating to workforce reductions and some additional cost for manufacturing consolidation and production moves. The company estimates the consolidation will generate annualized savings of approximately $35 million once fully implemented.

Steelcase expects the restructuring costs associated with these actions incurred during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 will approximate $0.04 per share. Accordingly, the company is updating its earnings guidance for restructuring costs expected to be incurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. The company now expects to report net income of $0.07 to $0.11 per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, including net restructuring costs of approximately $0.02 per share. These revised estimates supersede the December 16, 2010 announcement that the company expected to report net income of $0.11 to $0.15 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, including a net restructuring credit of $0.02 per share.

"We continue to make improvements to our industrial system, which have left us with excess capacity to support current and anticipated future demand," said James P. Hackett, president and CEO. Mr. Hackett concluded, "Actions such as these are never easy, but reflect the need for the organization to be as fit as possible in the highly competitive environment in which we operate. The changes we are making are designed to support our customers with a more flexible and agile industrial model for the future."

Forward-looking Statements

From time to time, in written and oral statements, the company discusses its expectations regarding future events and its plans and objectives for future operations. These forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," or other similar words, phrases or expressions. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary from the company's expectations because of factors such as, but not limited to, competitive and general economic conditions domestically and internationally; acts of terrorism, war, governmental action, natural disasters and other Force Majeure events; changes in the legal and regulatory environment; restructuring activities; changes in raw material and commodity costs; currency fluctuations; changes in customer demands; and the other risks and contingencies detailed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Steelcase undertakes no obligation to update, amend or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Steelcase Inc.

Steelcase Inc. helps create great experiences - wherever work happens.  Our brands offer a comprehensive portfolio of workplace furnishings, products and services, inspired by nearly 100 years of insight gained serving the world's leading organizations. We are globally accessible through a network of channels, including over 650 dealers. We design for social, economic and environmental sustainability.  Steelcase is a global, publicly traded company leading our industry with fiscal 2010 revenue of $2.3 billion.

The Steelcase Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4484

CONTACT: Investor Contact:
         Raj Mehan
         Investor Relations
         (616) 698-4734
         Media Contact:
         Jeanine Holquist
         Public Relations
         (616) 666-0212
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