UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
                                    FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)


  X  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30,December 31, 1998

 __  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to           

Commission File Number  0-3279


                          KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


           Indiana                                   35-0514506        
(State or other jurisdiction of                   (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)                  Identification No.)


   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, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.           Yes _X_ No___      


The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's common stock as of October 20, 1998February
9, 1999 were:

   Class A Common Stock - 14,370,55914,310,351 shares
   Class B Common Stock - 26,319,51926,326,110 shares

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                           KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                                    FORM 10-Q
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PAGE NO. PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Item 1. Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30,December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) and June 30, 1998 . . . . . . . 3 Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - Three Months and Six Months Ended September 30,December 31, 1998 and 1997. . . . . . . . 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - ThreeSix Months Ended September 30,December 31, 1998 and 1997 . . . . . . . .5. . 5 Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). . . . . 6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis ofOf Financial Condition and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Item 3. Quantitative and& Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk. . . . 12 PART II OTHER INFORMATION: Item 4(c). Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. . . . . 13 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1314 Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1314 Exhibit IndexIndex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1415
- 2 - PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (dollars in thousands)
(unaudited) September 30,December 31, June 30, 1998 1998 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,328784 $ 16,757 Short-term investments 131,014132,988 156,010 Receivables, less allowances of $4,088$4,523 and $4,023, respectively 132,233134,747 119,170 Inventories 99,73995,675 96,303 Other 25,45823,460 24,697 Total Current Assets 389,772387,654 412,937 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $252,269$258,986 and $245,751, respectively 192,715195,329 182,798 OTHER ASSETS 49,87948,509 33,903 Total Assets $632,366$631,492 $629,638 LIABILITIES AND SHARE OWNERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Loans payable $ 8,39310,310 $ 4,318 Current maturities of long-term debt 442446 434 Accounts payable 62,74365,772 60,907 Dividends payable 6,441 6,521 Accrued expenses 81,96867,668 81,030 Total Current Liabilities 159,987150,637 153,210 OTHER LIABILITIES: Long-term debt, less current maturities 2,3522,391 1,856 Deferred income taxes and other 25,22525,688 25,949 Total Other Liabilities 27,57728,079 27,805 SHARE OWNERS' EQUITY: Common stock 2,151 2,151 Additional paid-in capital 6,0186,380 6,022 Retained earnings 471,002479,497 464,880 Foreign currency translation adjustment 1,5231,696 1,535 Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities 1,9171,336 2,174 Less: Treasury stock, at cost (37,809)(38,284) (28,139) Total Share Owners' Equity 444,802452,776 448,623 Total Liabilities and Share Owners' Equity $632,366$631,492 $629,638 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- 3 - KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited) (unaudited) Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended December 31, December 31, 1998 1997 1998 1997 Net Sales $264,646 $245,857$280,080 $264,524 $544,726 $510,381 Cost of Sales 186,089 171,577197,027 184,572 383,116 356,149 Gross Profit 78,557 74,28083,053 79,952 161,610 154,232 Selling, Administrative and General Expenses 61,982 56,27764,715 60,134 126,697 116,411 Operating Income 16,575 18,00318,338 19,818 34,913 37,821 Other Income (Expense): Interest Expense (105) (95)(168) ( 98) (273) (193) Interest Income 1,964 2,2781,570 2,309 3,534 4,587 Other - net 1,057 6463,095 2,661 4,152 3,307 Other Income - net 2,916 2,8294,497 4,872 7,413 7,701 Income Before Taxes on Income 19,491 20,83222,835 24,690 42,326 45,522 Taxes on Income 6,928 7,8037,900 9,205 14,828 17,008 Net Income $ 12,56314,935 $ 13,02915,485 $ 27,498 $ 28,514 Earnings Per Share of Common Stock: Basic: Class A Common Stock $ .31.36 $ .31.37 $ .67 $ .68 Class B Common Stock $ .31.37 $ .31.38 $ .68 $ .69 Diluted: Class A Common Stock $ .30.36 $ .31.36 $ .66 $ .67 Class B Common Stock $ .31.37 $ .31.37 $ .67 $ .68 Dividends Per Share of Common Stock: Class A Common Stock $ .155 $ .14375.145 $ .310 $ .28875 Class B Common Stock $ .160 $ .145.150 $ .320 $ .295 Average total number of shares outstanding Class A and B Common Stock: Basic 40,930 41,47440,698 41,523 40,814 41,499 Diluted 41,179 41,87240,971 41,930 41,073 41,942 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Share data has been adjusted for the 2-for-1 common stock split effective on November 12, 1997.Statements
- 4- KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (dollars in thousands)
(unaudited) ThreeSix Months Ended September 30,December 31, 1998 1997 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net income $ 12,56327,498 $ 13,02928,514 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 9,252 8,19419,103 16,516 Gain on sales of assets (208) (148)(231) (1,835) Deferred income tax and other deferred charges (2,338) 640(51) (652) Change in current assets and liabilities: Receivables (13,063) (14,686)(15,577) (10,814) Inventories (3,436) (7,756)(4,334) (7,143) Other current assets 469 7751,027 1,096 Accounts payable 1,836 2,9754,865 (1,993) Accrued expenses 1,029 (3,056)(8,089) (1,228) Net Cash Provided/(Used)Provided By Operating Activities 6,104 (33)24,211 22,461 Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Capital expenditures (17,977) (8,639)(29,341) (16,490) Proceeds from sales of assets 340 298737 374 Proceeds from sale of division/subsidiary -0- 3,150 Increase in other assets (17,357) (585)(17,485) (2,132) Purchases of held-to-maturity investments (400) (4,415)(21,413) Maturities of held-to-maturity investments 5,410 17,40234,932 Purchases of available-for-sale securities (13,462) (20,149)(24,405) (20,000) Sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities 33,575 15,00041,580 23,000 Net Cash Used For(Used For)/Provided By Investing Activities (9,871) (1,088)(23,904) 1,421 Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Net increaseChange in short-term borrowings 4,075 1215,992 (49) Net change in long-term debt 504 (156)547 (281) Dividends paid to share owners (6,521) (5,989)(12,962) (11,988) Acquisition of treasury stock, net of sales (10,475) ---(10,738) -0- Proceeds from exercise of stock options 797 622818 1,039 Other - net (29) (161)62 (14) Net Cash Used For Financing Activities (11,649) (5,563)(16,281) (11,293) Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash and Cash Equivalents (13) 441 (10) Net Decrease(Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (15,429) (6,640)(15,973) 12,579 Cash and Cash Equivalents-Beginning of Period 16,757 18,818 Cash and Cash Equivalents-End of Period $ 1,328784 $ 12,17831,397 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Cash paid during the period for: Income taxes $ 12514,210 $ 22515,750 Interest $ 125287 $ 121207 Total Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,328784 $ 12,17831,397 Short-term investments 131,014 142,196132,988 133,639 Totals $132,342 $154,374$133,772 $165,036 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- 5 - KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (1) The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Kimball International, Inc. ("the Company") are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q. As such, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Management believes the financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present fairly the financial statements of the interim period. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K. (2) Inventories consist of: (in thousands)
September 30,December 31, June 30, 1998 1998 Raw Materials $48,551$49,418 $51,967 Work-in-Process 12,83312,390 12,971 Finished Goods 38,35533,867 31,365 Total $99,739$95,675 $96,303 For interim reporting, LIFO inventories are computed based on estimated year-end quantities and interim changes in price levels. Changes in such estimates will be reflected in the interim financial statements in the period in which they occur.
(3) Earnings per share are computed under the method prescribed in Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 128 for computing earnings per share for two class common stock due to the dividend preference of Class B Common Stock. The Company adopted FASB Statement No. 128 effective with the second quarter of fiscal year 1998, disclosing both basic and diluted earnings per share. The Company's outstanding stock options are considered when calculating diluted earnings per share. Prior period amounts have been restated to compute EPS on this method. (4) At the annual meeting held on October 28, 1997, the Company's Share Owners approved a two-for-one stock split on the Company's Class A and Class B Common Stock. The stock split became effective on November 12, 1997. Financial information contained in this report, including prior period share and per share amounts, has been adjusted to reflect the impact of the common stock split. Additional information may be found in the Company's 10-K for the twelve month period ended June 30, 1998, under the caption Part II: Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. (5) Effective July 1, 1998, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 130 - Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive income includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by, and distributions to, Share Owners. Comprehensive income, shown net of tax if applicable, for the three month periodand six month periods ending September 30,December 31, 1998 and 1997 is as follows: (in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended December 31, December 31, 1998 1997 1998 1997 Net Income $12,563 $13,029$14,935 $15,485 $27,498 $28,514 Unrealized (Loss)/Gain on Available-For-Sale-Securities (257) 358(581) 123 (838) 481 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment (12) (174)173 70 161 (104) Comprehensive Income $12,294 $13,213$14,527 $15,678 $26,821 $28,891
(6)(5) On September 15, 1998, the Company acquired with available cash on hand, the assets of Transwall, Inc. ofOf Pennsylvania, manufacturers of systems office furniture products. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase with operating results included in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Income from the date of acquisition. Transwall's results of operations were immaterial to the Company's Consolidated StatementStatements of Income for the three month and six month periods ending December 31, 1998. (6) The Company recorded a $2.1 million pretax gain on the sale of a stock investment of which the Company held a minor interest, during the second quarter of the current quarter.fiscal year. This pretax gain is reported in Other-net, and added $1.3 million to net income, or $0.03 per common share. The per share amount applies to both basic and diluted earnings per share. (7) The Company recorded a $1.8 million pretax gain on the sale of real estate in the second quarter of the prior fiscal year. This pretax gain was reported in Other-net, and added $1.0 million to net income, or $0.02 per common share. The per share amount applies to both basic and diluted earnings per share. - 6 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations OVERVIEW FirstNet sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 1999 set a new quarterly record of $280,080,000, an increase of 6% over the prior year second quarter. Net sales of $264,646,000$544,726,000 for the six month period ending December 31, 1998 surpassed first quarter 1998the prior year sales by 8%.7% and also set a record for six month sales. Net income was $12,563,000,and Class B diluted earnings per share were $14,935,000 and $0.37, respectively, for the second quarter of fiscal 1999, a decrease of 4% from the prior year. Current year net income and Class B diluted earnings per share remained constant withfor the six month period were $27,498,000 and $0.67, respectively, a decrease of 4% from the prior year. Fiscal year at $0.31.1999 second quarter net income results include a $1,337,000 after tax gain ($0.03 per diluted share) on the sale of a stock investment of which the Company held a minor interest. Fiscal 1998 second quarter results include a $1,008,000 after tax gain ($0.02 per diluted share) on the sale of real estate. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,DECEMBER 31, 1998 COMPARED TO THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,DECEMBER 31, 1997 FirstSecond quarter and six month period fiscal 1999 net sales increased in two of the Company's three business segments when compared to the prior year - the Furniture and Cabinets segment and the Processed Wood ProductProducts and Other segment. The Electronic Contract Assemblies segment experienced a decline in net sales during thisthese same time period. Duringperiods. Current year second quarter operating income declined 7% to $18,338,000, from $19,818,000 in the first quarter, a product mix shift occurred away from Electronic Contract Assemblies to Furniture and Cabinets,same period of 1998. Operating income of $34,913,000 for the six month period declined 8% when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 1998. Current year first quarterprior year's operating income slipped 8% to $16,575,000, from $18,003,000 in 1998.of $37,821,000. FURNITURE AND CABINETS The Furniture and Cabinets segment,Net sales in the Company's largest segment, saw a 14% increase in first quarter netFurniture and Cabinets, increased 9% and 11%, respectively, for the three and six month periods when compared to one year ago. Net sales of office furniture increased for both the three and six month periods of fiscal 1999 over the prior year. Quarterly sales in the major product groups within this segment surpassed first quarter 1998 sales, including office furniture, original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) cabinets and furniture, and lodging furniture. Increased volumes resulted in record quarterly office furniture sales in the first quarter of fiscal 1999. Sales of casegoods, seating and systems products all exceeded the prior year,experienced double-digit growth while sales of storagecasegoods products declined. Firstshowed a moderate increase in both periods. Second quarter office furniture sales growth significantly outpaced the most recent Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA) industry statistics for the three-month period ending AugustNovember 1998. On September 15, 1998, the Company finalized the purchase of Transwall, Inc., a manufacturer of stackable panel systems and floor-to-ceiling products, which will increaseincreased its already extensive office furniture product offering. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase, with results of operations included in consolidated results from the date of acquisition, and was financed with available cash on hand. Transwall's first quarterthree and six month results were not material to the consolidated operating results. First quarter fiscalFiscal 1999 net sales for both the three and six month periods for cabinets and furniture product lines surpassedoutpaced 1998 levels, with volume increases inlevels. Increased volumes of television cabinets and stands more than offsetting declines in audio speaker cabinets. Whileattributed largely to the sales of Kimball-branded home furniture increasedgrowth, as calendar year 1998 sales were up in the first quarter of fiscal 1999, total sales of residential furniture, which includes contract residential furniture sales, decreased in comparison to 1998.television industry as a whole. In the first quarterthree and six month periods of the prior year, the Company's sales of OEM cabinets and stands in the home entertainment market were negatively impacted by the relocation of a large customer and its longer than anticipated start up time, resulting in lower volumes in fiscal 1998. The - 7 - Company's production flexibility allows it to utilize portions of available production capacity within this group to support and balance increased production schedules of other product lines within this segment. Net sales of lodging furniture declined in the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 1999 increased from 1998. Both the1998 levels on lower volumes of both standard product offering as well asofferings and custom-made product experienced double digit growth when compared toproduct. Select segments of the lodging industry have recently been experiencing a softening in demand. Lodging furniture net sales for the current year six month period are ahead of the prior year. Higher volumes, particularly in the Company's standard product offering, are partially the result of value-reengineering of products, which reduced costs and helped to lower prices to the customer while still meeting customer defined quality, making the product more competitive in the marketplace. Increased sales helped attribute to slightly higher first quarter 1999 operatingOperating income in the Furniture and Cabinets segment over 1998 levels.for the second quarter of fiscal 1999 decreased from one year ago. Operating income for the six month period remained flat with one year ago. Cost of goods sold, was higher in 1999 as increased material costs, as a percent of net sales, particularly evidentwas higher in the second quarter of fiscal 1999 as material costs increased, as a percent of net sales. Cost of goods sold, as a percent of net sales, for the six month period also increased, as increased price discounting in the office furniture group due to sales discounting, were partially offset by lower direct labor and overhead costs, as a percent of sales.product lines reduced profit margins. Both selling and administrative costs for the three and six month periods were higher in dollar terms over the prior year. Selling expenses were lower, as a percent of net sales, in the current year second quarter primarily the result of focused cost reduction initiatives. Asreduced sales incentive costs in the office furniture group's market share grows inproduct lines and a price competitive marketplace, sales-based incentivemore aggressive focus on cost reductions. Administrative costs were higher on increased people and price discounts remain at elevated levels.technology investments. ELECTRONIC CONTRACT ASSEMBLIES Net sales in the first quarter in the Electronic Contract Assemblies segment fell 6% belowfor the three and six month periods decreased 3% and 4%, respectively, from the prior year, primarilyyear. The sales mix in this segment has been shifting more toward electronic automotive products and away from computer related products, as evidenced by an increase in sales of automotive products and a decrease in computer related products in both the result of decreased volumes in computer-related products. To a lesser extent, fiscalthree and six month periods. Fiscal 1999 first quartersix month results were unfavorably impacted by the General Motors (GM) labor strike which was settled in July 1998, as the Electronic Contract Assemblies segment assemblesmanufactures components that are installed in GM vehicles. Included in this segment are sales to one customer which accounted for 13% and 15% of consolidated sales in the first quarter of fiscal 1999 and 1998, respectively. As first quarter salesOperating income declined in this segment operating income also decreased when comparedin both the three and six month periods, on lower sales. Due to the prior year.competitiveness of the marketplace, the selling prices of selected products have been reduced, therefore adversely affecting both sales and operating margins. Cost of goods sold, as a percent of net sales, increased for both the three and six month periods as lower material costs, as a percent of sales, were more than offset by higher direct labor and overhead costs. SellingBoth selling and administrative costs remained fairly stable withincreased for the three and six month periods when compared to the prior year, while administrativeon higher people and technology costs, as well as increased frombad debt allowance relating to a former customer. Included in this segment are sales to one customer, Lucas Varity, PLC, which accounted for 16% and 14%, respectively, of consolidated net sales in the three and six month periods of fiscal 1999. This same customer accounted for 16% of consolidated net sales in both the three and six month periods one year ago on increased investmentsago. Sales to this customer represent approximately one half of total sales in people andthe Electronic Contract Assemblies segment, which has historically carried a higher technology costs.operating income margin than the Company's other two business segments. Consistent with the general trend of consolidation in the automotive supplier business, this customer has recently announced tentative plans to sell its operations to TRW, Inc. The Company continuesis uncertain at this time what effect, if any, this announcement may have on the contract production levels for this customer. This statement is a forward-looking statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is subject to build its infrastructurecertain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, support growth opportunities, as evidencedstrategic business actions taken by the recent expansion of its Mexican production facility.this customer. - 8 - This segment's workinginvestment capital carries a higher degree of risk than the Company's other segments due to rapid technological changes, and the contract nature of this industry.industry and the importance of sales to one customer. PROCESSED WOOD PRODUCTS AND OTHER Outside sales in the Processed Wood Products and Other segment which accountedincreased 23% and 18%, respectively, for 6% of consolidated outsidethe three and six month periods compared to the prior year. The increase in sales resulted primarily from new product offerings and an increased focus to grow external sales in this segment. Sales of most major products within this segment increased in both the first quarter of fiscal 1999, - 8 - increased 14%three and six month periods over the prior year. An increased emphasis by the Company to grow outside sales in this segment aided first quarter results, as new product offerings and new customers complemented the effort. First quarter sales of dimension, veneer, and laminate products, plastic components and metal parts all increased from one year ago. Internal sales of this segment to the Company's other operations, particularly the Furniture and Cabinets segment, provide a key link in the Company's vertically integrated supply chain. Operating income remained flat indeclined for the current year on higher sales. Lower materialsecond quarter and overhead costs,the six month period of fiscal 1999 when compared to 1998. Cost of goods sold, as a percent of net sales, wereincreased for both the three and six month comparisons partially offset by increaseddue to higher labor costs, as a percent of sales. Selling expenses, as a percentIn the first quarter of sales, increased in the current year first quarter. On August 24, 1998,fiscal 1999, the Company completed the purchase of an 11,700-acre land parcel for $13.5 million which nearly doublesdoubled the timberland holdings of the Company. The acquisition was made to help support the procurement of raw materials in this segment and to provide possible future manufacturing facility locations. The acquisition was financed with available cash on hand. CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS Other income inConsolidated selling, general and administrative expenses increased, as a percent of sales, .4 percentage point and .5 percentage point, respectively, for the first quarterthree and six months of fiscal 1999 increased slightly over the prior year. Interest income decreased when compared to the prior year as the Company's investment portfolio mix is more heavily weighted in tax-free municipal bonds with a lower pre-tax interest rate. The effective income tax rate decreased 2.0 percentage points for the first quarter of fiscal 1999 when compared to the prior year, due to investments made in human resources, information technology and capacity and product line expansions to support more aggressive, long-term growth. The Company continues to review activities, processes and costs to assess where such could be reduced while continuing to provide quality products and services to the marketplace. Other income decreased in both the three and six month periods of fiscal 1999 primarily the result of a decline in interest income caused by a combination of lower average investment balances and a shift in the Company's investment portfolio mix more heavily weighted toward tax-free municipal bonds with lower pre-tax interest rates. In the second quarter of fiscal 1999 the Company recorded a $1,337,000 after tax gain ($0.03 per diluted share) on the sale of a stock investment of which the Company held a minor interest. Fiscal 1998 second quarter income includes a $1,008,000 after tax gain ($0.02 per diluted share) on the sale of real estate. The effective state income tax rate.rate decreased 2.7 percentage points for the second quarter of fiscal 1999 and 2.4 percentage points for the six month period when compared to the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in the effective federal income tax rate for the quarter as the Company utilized capital losses to offset part of the capital gain on the above mentioned sale of stock. Net income was $12,563,000,and Class B diluted earnings per share for the second quarter were $14,935,000 and $0.37, respectively, a decrease of 4% from the prior year levellevels. Net income of $13,029,000.$27,498,000 and Class B diluted earnings per share remained constant withof $0.67 for the six month period of fiscal 1999 decreased 4% from the prior year at $0.31. The earnings per share amounts reflect a two-for-one stock split which occurred during the second quarter of the prior fiscal year. All prior year amounts have been restated.- 9 - LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company's aggregate of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments decreased from $173 million at the end of fiscal 1998 to $132$134 million at the end of the firstsecond quarter in fiscal 1999 due primarily to cash outlays during the quarterfirst half of the fiscal year for strategic capital investments, dividends and Class B common stock repurchases. Working capital at September 30,December 31, 1998 was $230$237 million with a current ratio of 2.4,2.6, compared to working capital of $260 million and a current ratio of 2.7 at June 30, 1998. Operating activities generated $6$24 million of cash flow in the first quartersix months of fiscal 1999 compared to a breakeven$22 million in the first quartersix months of 1998. Net income and non-cash charges to net income were partially offset by increases in receivables of $13 million and inventory of $3$16 million. The Company reinvested $35$47 million into capital investments for the future, including the purchase of 11,700 acres of timber and harvest land, Transwall, Inc., computer equipment, production equipment, and production equipment.a child development facility. Financing cash flows were primarily in the form of - 9 - $10$11 million in share repurchases and $7$13 million in dividend payments. Net cash flow, excluding the purchases and maturities of short-term investments was a negative $41an outflow of $38 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 1999. Thesix month period ending December 31, 1998. As the Company anticipates maintaining a strong liquidity position forincreased investment activity in the 1999 fiscal year andfuture, it believes itsthat available funds on hand, borrowing capacity, and cash generated from operations will be sufficient for working capital needs and to fund investments and acquisitions in the Company's future. This statement is a forward-looking statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is subject to certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to a downturn in the economy, loss of key customers or suppliers, availability or cost of raw materials, or a natural disaster or similar unforeseen event. SUBSEQUENT EVENT On January 8, 1999, the Company announced the purchase of Southeast Millworks, a privately held manufacturer of store display fixtures. This acquisition will allow the Company to pursue new, potentially high-volume store fixture markets. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and was financed with available cash on hand. YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE The Company continues to focus on the Year 2000 issue. The Company is currently conducting integratedIntegrated testing of interfaces between various applications used within the Company and has begun developing contingencybeen completed. Contingency plans outlining recovery strategies for possible failures.failures are currently being developed. The estimated completion date for Year 2000 compliance for mission critical items for a majority of the Company's operations is still in the January -end of March 1999 time frame, as disclosed inwith a select few foreign operations being compliant by the Company's Form 10-K for the period endingend of June 30, 1998.1999. The total gross cost of Year 2000 compliance remains in the $9 million to $11 million range.range, as disclosed in the Company's Form 10-K for the period ending June 30, 1998. Approximately 45%60% of the total costs had been incurred as of September 30,December 31, 1998, compared to 25%45% at JuneSeptember 30, 1998. Redeployed information technology resources are anticipated to account for approximately 50% of the total costs, with the balance being incremental costs to the Company. Approximately 30% of the total gross costs relate to machinery and other fixed assets which will be capitalized, with the remaining costs being expensed as incurred. The Company has not identified any additional material key risk factors associated with the Year 2000 beyond those disclosed in its Form 10-K for the period ending June 30, 1998. - 10 - The Year 2000 disclosure includes forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to such factors as the availability and cost of human resources with expertise in this area, the ability of its customers and suppliers to meet Year 2000 compliance, the ability to locate and correct all relevant computer codes and time constraints. EURO CURRENCY The European Union's adoption of a common currency, known as the Euro, is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations, as its European sales accounted for less than 2% of consolidated net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 1999.operations. As the Company continues to explore investment opportunities abroad, it will monitor the possible effects of this currency conversion. - 10 - ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In July 1998, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, comprehensive income. This standard requires the disclosure of all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by, and distributions to, Share Owners. Comprehensive income is reported in Note 54 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. In June, 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which requires the recognition of all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and the measurement of those instruments at fair value. Because theThe Company engages in limited derivative activity and currently does not regularly engage in derivative activity,expect this new standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This document contains certain statements which could be considered forward- looking under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Cautionary statements regarding these statements have been included in this document, when appropriate. Additional cautionary statements regarding these types of statementsStatements and other 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, 1998. - 11 - Item 3.3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk As of September 30,December 31, 1998, the Company had an investment portfolio of fixed income securities, excluding those classified as cash and cash equivalents, of $131$133 million. The Company classifies its short-term investments in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 115, accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. Held-to-maturity securities are stated at amortized cost and available-for-sale securities are stated at market value with unrealized gains and losses being recorded net of tax related effect, if any, as a component of share owners' equity. These securities, like all fixed income instruments, are subject to interest rate risk and will decline in value if market interest rates increase. The Company operates internationally, and thus is subject to potentially adverse movements in foreign currency rate changes. As of the latest fiscal year-end, foreign sales, operating income and assets, each comprised less than 3% of consolidated amounts. Historically, the effect of movements in the exchange rates have been immaterial to the consolidated operating results of the Company. - 12 - PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 4 (c) - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders The Company's Annual Meeting of Share Owners was held on October 20, 1998. The Board of Directors was elected in its entirety, based on the following election results:
Nominees as Directors by Holders of Class A Common Stock Votes For* Votes Withheld Thomas L. Habig 13,753,921 39,440 Douglas A. Habig 13,754,561 38,800 James C. Thyen 13,754,561 38,800 John B. Habig 13,754,561 38,800 Ronald J. Thyen 13,753,537 39,824 Christine M. Vujovich 13,754,561 38,800 Brian K. Habig 13,754,561 38,800 John T. Thyen 13,754,561 38,800 Gary P. Critser 13,754,561 38,800 Alan B. Graf, Jr. 13,754,561 38,800 Polly B. Kawalek 13,754,561 38,800 * Votes for nominees as Directors by holders of Class A Common Stock represented 96% of the total 14,382,596 Class A shares outstanding and eligible to vote. Nominee as Director by Holders of Class B Common Stock Votes For* Votes Withheld Dr. Jack R. Wentworth 23,397,204 365,680 * Votes for nominee as Director by holders of Class B Common Stock represented 87% of the total 26,790,107 Class B shares outstanding and eligible to vote.
- 13 - Item 6. - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K) (3b) Restated By-laws of the Company (11) Computation of Earnings Per Share (27) Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K On October 21, 1998, the Company filed a Form 8-K dated August 18, 1998, was filed pursuant toreporting its press release under Item 5 (Other Events) which contained the Company's news release dated August 17, 1998, announcing the signing- Other Events "Kimball International holds Annual Meeting of a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Transwall, Inc. Form 8-K dated August 24, 1998, was filed pursuant to Item 5 (Other Events) which contained the Company's news release dated August 24, 1998, announcing the acquisition of an 11,700 acre land parcel which nearly doubled the timberland holdings of the Company. Form 8-K dated September 16, 1998, was filed pursuant to Item 5 (Other Events) which contained the Company's news release dated September 15, 1998, announcing the completion of the purchase of Transwall, Inc.Share Owners." 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. KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC. Douglas A. Habig DOUGLAS A. HABIG (Chairman, Chief Executive Officer) Roy W. Templin ROY W. TEMPLIN (Vice President, Corporate Controller) Date: November 2, 1998February 12, 1999 - 1314 - Kimball International, Inc.Inc Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description 3b Restated By-laws of the Company 11 Computation of Earnings Per Share 27 Financial Data Scheduleschedule
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