M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.90
Herman Miller completes Knoll acquisition; combined company renamed MillerKnoll
MILLERKNOLL, INC.
- Knoll shareholders received 0.32 Herman Miller shares + $11 cash per share; Herman Miller shareholders own ~78% of combined co.
- New credit facility of $1.75B entered: $400M Term Loan A, $625M Term Loan B, $725M revolver; used to fund acquisition & repay existing debt.
- Combined company (MillerKnoll) includes 19 brands, 64 showrooms, 50+ retail locations, eCommerce capabilities.
- Herman Miller CEO Andi Owen leads combined company; formal name change to MillerKnoll to be voted at annual meeting.