---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-000697"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HNI"
cik: "0000048287"
company_name: "HNI CORP"
filed_at: "2026-01-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:16:28.797566+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# HNI Corp to exit Wayland NY plant, consolidate production; expects $7.5-8M annual savings

## Summary
- Closing Wayland, NY facility in 2027; production shifted to other North American plants.
- Estimated pre-tax charges of $14.9M in 2026-2027, including $5.7M non-cash.
- Annual cost savings of $7.5-8.0M once fully mature.
- Total KII integration cost synergies now expected to reach $68M by end of 2028.
- Approximately 135 employees affected; support and resources promised for transition.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-000697
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HNI
- cik: 0000048287
- company_name: HNI CORP
- filed_at: 2026-01-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.05, 2.06, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48287/000114036126000697/0001140361-26-000697-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48287/000114036126000697/ef20062485_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Restructurings & Charges
  HNI CORP announced a restructuring with charges of estimated $14.9 million in 2026 and 2027 affecting Wayland, New York, manufacturing facility; workplace furnishings business (approximately 135 members).
  - Type: restructuring
  - Charge: estimated $14.9 million in 2026 and 2027
  - Affected area: Wayland, New York, manufacturing facility; workplace furnishings business
  - Headcount: approximately 135 members
  source text: HNI anticipates charges resulting from the consolidation will impact pre-tax earnings by an estimated $14.9 million in 2026 and 2027, including $5.7 million of non-cash charges.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48287/000114036126000697/0001140361-26-000697-index.htm

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