Inside Moves
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Ex-Herman Miller CEO's Sells Large Block of Stock
Monday October 5, 2009
Volkema was chief executive of Herman Miller from 1995 until 2004 and its president until 2003.
Steelcase's Baker gets a Raise
Friday October 2, 2009
Baker's base salary will remain subject to a 10% reduction.
Knoll will sell up to $300 million in securities
Monday August 24, 2009
Knoll Inc. on Friday filed a shelf registration statement to sell up to $300 million in securities.
Knoll's Cogan sells Stock
Monday August 24, 2009
Cogan now owns 871,628 shares of stock directly.
Nemschoff appointed to Herman Miller Board
Monday July 27, 2009
The appointment is in conjunction with the previously announced acquisition of Nemschoff Chairs.
Virco Manufacturing Reports Multiple Transactions by Executive
Monday June 22, 2009
Virtue now owns 636,904 shares of stock directly.
Interface Offering of Senior Secured Notes
Friday May 29, 2009
The notes will be secured by a second-priority lien on substantially all of the company's and certain of the company's material U.S. subsidiaries' assets.
Knoll Shares Downgraded
Monday April 20, 2009
Knoll gets a downgrade from investment bankers as it sees higher severance costs.
OfficeMax CEO earns $4.1 million in 2008
Monday March 9, 2009
Naperville, IL-based OfficeMax put Duncan's total compensation at almost $1.9 million in 2008.
Design Within Reach Amends Stockholder Rights Plan
Monday February 16, 2009
A buyer of DWR may be in the wings.
Virco Reports Acquisition by CEO
Monday December 22, 2008
CEO, President, Director and Chairman Robert A. Virtue, acquired 8,746 shares of stock.
Steelcase Reports Multiple Transactions by 10 percent owner Pew
Monday October 20, 2008
Robert C. Pew II disposed of 1.13 million shares of Steelcase stock recently.
Moody's cuts Office Depot to non-investment grade
Monday August 4, 2008
Moody's Investors Service on Friday downgraded Office Depot Inc. to junk status of Ba1 from a senior unsecured rating of Baa3 due to its weak operating performance.
Steelcase raised to 'BBB' on better profitability, flexibility - S&P
Monday June 16, 2008
The agency raised its corporate credit and senior unsecured ratings on the office furniture manufacturer to 'BBB' from 'BBB-'. The outlook is stable.
Knoll Announces 10b5-1 Plan to buy back stock
Thursday June 5, 2008
Banc of America Securities LLC will have the authority to repurchase up to an aggregate of $10.0 million worth of Knoll common stock on behalf of the company.
Herman Miller Chairman joins board of Champion Enterprises
Tuesday June 3, 2008
Since 2000, Volkema has been the chairman of the board of Herman Miller, Inc.
Cash Flow for Herman Miller Reaches Eight Year High
Tuesday April 15, 2008
Herman Miller has generated six consecutive quarters of positive Free Cash Flow.
Steelcase Insiders Buying Stock
Wednesday April 9, 2008
Several insiders at Steelcase Inc. have reported buying more than $627.38K Tuesday.
DWR Announces Multi-Year Employment Agreement with CEO
Wednesday April 2, 2008
The agreement provides for an initial base salary of $375,000.
Leggett & Platt CEO Paid $1.9 Million
Monday March 31, 2008
Leggett & Platt Inc. Chief Executive David Haffner received $1.9 million in compensation last year, a 37 percent pay cut after the company awarded him two-thirds less in stock options.
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