UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022
or
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: 001-15141

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

Michigan38-0837640
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
855 East Main Avenue
Zeeland, MI 49464
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(616) 654-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.20 per shareMLKNNasdaq Global Select Market

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  o 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  x    No  o 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerxAccelerated fileroNon-accelerated filer  oSmaller reporting companyEmerging growth company
                
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).     Yes  ☐  No  

As of JanuaryApril 1, 2022, MillerKnoll, Inc. had [75,744,162]75,792,770 shares of common stock outstanding.






MillerKnoll, Inc.
Form 10-Q
Table of Contents
 Page No.
Part I — Financial Information 
Item 1 Financial Statements (Unaudited) 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) — Three and SixNine Months Ended NovemberFebruary 26, 2022 and February 27, 2021 and November 28, 2020
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets — November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 and May 29, 2021
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — SixNine Months Ended NovemberFebruary 26, 2022 and February 27, 2021 and November 28, 2020
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity — SixNine Months Ended NovemberFebruary 26, 2022 and February 27, 2021 and November 28, 2020
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 - Leases
Note 11 - Income Taxes
Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 4 Controls and Procedures
Part II — Other Information
Item 1   Legal Proceedings
Item 1A Risk Factors
Item 2   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6   Exhibits
Signatures
 



PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: Financial Statements
MillerKnoll, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Dollars in millions, except share data)(Dollars in millions, except share data)Three Months EndedSix Months Ended(Dollars in millions, except share data)Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(Unaudited)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Net salesNet sales$1,026.3 $626.3 $1,816.0 $1,253.0 Net sales$1,029.5 $590.5 $2,845.5 $1,843.6 
Cost of salesCost of sales675.7 382.1 1,187.9 758.8 Cost of sales692.7 359.6 1,880.6 1,118.4 
Gross marginGross margin350.6 244.2 628.1 494.2 Gross margin336.8 230.9 964.9 725.2 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative318.6 153.0 625.5 292.8 Selling, general and administrative282.3 157.4 907.8 450.2 
Restructuring expense, netRestructuring expense, net— 2.4 — 1.2 Restructuring expense, net— 0.3 — 1.5 
Design and researchDesign and research28.2 17.8 51.6 33.8 Design and research28.0 18.1 79.6 52.0 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses346.8 173.2 677.1 327.8 Total operating expenses310.3 175.8 987.4 503.7 
Operating earnings (loss)Operating earnings (loss)3.8 71.0 (49.0)166.4 Operating earnings (loss)26.5 55.1 (22.5)221.5 
Interest expenseInterest expense9.2 3.5 14.8 7.2 Interest expense10.2 3.6 24.9 10.8 
Interest and other investment incomeInterest and other investment income0.3 0.4 0.5 0.8 Interest and other investment income0.6 0.5 1.2 1.3 
Other (income) expense, netOther (income) expense, net(0.7)(0.9)11.8 (2.7)Other (income) expense, net(0.2)(4.6)11.9 (7.3)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity incomeEarnings (loss) before income taxes and equity income(4.4)68.8 (75.1)162.7 Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity income17.1 56.6 (58.1)219.3 
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)(3.4)16.2 (14.1)36.9 Income tax expense (benefit)2.7 13.0 (11.5)49.9 
Equity (loss) income from nonconsolidated affiliates, net of taxEquity (loss) income from nonconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.1)0.2 — 0.4 Equity (loss) income from nonconsolidated affiliates, net of tax— (0.3)— 0.1 
Net earnings (loss)Net earnings (loss)(1.1)52.8 (61.0)126.2 Net earnings (loss)14.4 43.3 (46.6)169.5 
Net earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interestsNet earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests2.3 1.5 3.9 2.0 Net earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests1.8 1.8 5.7 3.8 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.Net earnings (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.$(3.4)$51.3 $(64.9)$124.2 Net earnings (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.$12.6 $41.5 $(52.3)$165.7 
Earnings (loss) per share — basicEarnings (loss) per share — basic$(0.05)$0.87 $(0.92)$2.11 Earnings (loss) per share — basic$0.17 $0.70 $(0.72)$2.81 
Earnings (loss) per share — dilutedEarnings (loss) per share — diluted$(0.05)$0.87 $(0.92)$2.10 Earnings (loss) per share — diluted$0.16 $0.70 $(0.72)$2.80 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments$(60.9)$4.9 $(52.1)$35.1 Foreign currency translation adjustments$5.4 $10.8 $(48.7)$45.9 
Pension and post-retirement liability adjustmentsPension and post-retirement liability adjustments1.8 1.4 4.1 2.5 Pension and post-retirement liability adjustments1.5 1.1 5.6 3.7 
Unrealized (loss) gains on interest rate swap agreement4.0 0.9 3.0 1.2 
Unrealized gains on interest rate swap agreementUnrealized gains on interest rate swap agreement10.2 6.7 13.2 7.8 
Unrealized holding loss on available for sale securitiesUnrealized holding loss on available for sale securities— — — (0.1)Unrealized holding loss on available for sale securities— — — (0.1)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(55.1)7.2 (45.0)38.7 
Comprehensive (loss) income(56.2)60.0 (106.0)164.9 
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(0.2)1.7 1.9 4.8 
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.$(56.0)$58.3 $(107.9)$160.1 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax17.1 18.6 (29.9)57.3 
Comprehensive income (loss)Comprehensive income (loss)31.5 61.9 (76.5)226.8 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interestsComprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests1.8 2.1 3.7 6.9 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.$29.7 $59.8 $(80.2)$219.9 
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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MillerKnoll, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in millions, except share data)(Dollars in millions, except share data)(Dollars in millions, except share data)
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)November 27, 2021May 29, 2021(Unaudited)February 26, 2022May 29, 2021
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current Assets:Current Assets:Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$227.3 $396.4 Cash and cash equivalents$245.9 $396.4 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments7.4 7.7 Short-term investments— 7.7 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6.2 and $5.5319.3 204.7 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $8 and $5.5Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $8 and $5.5313.8 204.7 
Unbilled accounts receivableUnbilled accounts receivable34.5 16.4 Unbilled accounts receivable42.1 16.4 
InventoriesInventories482.9 213.6 Inventories520.8 213.6 
Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses136.5 45.1 Prepaid expenses139.9 45.1 
Other current assetsOther current assets6.7 7.6 Other current assets8.6 7.6 
Total current assetsTotal current assets1,214.6 891.5 Total current assets1,271.1 891.5 
Property and equipment, at costProperty and equipment, at cost1,470.1 1,159.7 Property and equipment, at cost1,488.9 1,159.7 
Less — accumulated depreciationLess — accumulated depreciation(879.3)(832.5)Less — accumulated depreciation(904.6)(832.5)
Net property and equipmentNet property and equipment590.8 327.2 Net property and equipment584.3 327.2 
Right-of-use assetsRight-of-use assets412.9 214.7 Right-of-use assets418.6 214.7 
GoodwillGoodwill1,284.5 364.2 Goodwill1,282.7 364.2 
Indefinite-lived intangiblesIndefinite-lived intangibles497.4 97.6 Indefinite-lived intangibles503.8 97.6 
Other amortizable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $111.1 and $68.6392.3 105.2 
Other amortizable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $120.7 and $68.6Other amortizable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $120.7 and $68.6378.1 105.2 
Other noncurrent assetsOther noncurrent assets73.4 61.5 Other noncurrent assets79.1 61.5 
Total AssetsTotal Assets$4,465.9 $2,061.9 Total Assets$4,517.7 $2,061.9 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:Current Liabilities:Current Liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$333.6 $178.4 Accounts payable$340.8 $178.4 
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debtShort-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt29.3 2.2 Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt28.8 2.2 
Accrued compensation and benefitsAccrued compensation and benefits108.9 90.2 Accrued compensation and benefits102.1 90.2 
Short-term lease liabilityShort-term lease liability101.2 69.0 Short-term lease liability78.7 44.8 
Accrued warrantyAccrued warranty18.6 14.5 Accrued warranty19.9 14.5 
Customer depositsCustomer deposits118.8 43.1 Customer deposits126.9 43.1 
Other accrued liabilitiesOther accrued liabilities146.9 103.4 Other accrued liabilities136.4 103.4 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities857.3 500.8 Total current liabilities833.6 476.6 
Long-term debtLong-term debt1,340.7 274.9 Long-term debt1,384.9 274.9 
Pension and post-retirement benefitsPension and post-retirement benefits41.3 34.5 Pension and post-retirement benefits37.9 34.5 
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities364.2 196.9 Lease liabilities392.4 221.1 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities356.6 128.2 Other liabilities344.9 128.2 
Total LiabilitiesTotal Liabilities2,960.1 1,135.3 Total Liabilities2,993.7 1,135.3 
Redeemable noncontrolling interestsRedeemable noncontrolling interests69.4 77.0 Redeemable noncontrolling interests68.1 77.0 
Stockholders' Equity:Stockholders' Equity:Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, no par value (10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued)Preferred stock, no par value (10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued)— — Preferred stock, no par value (10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued)— — 
Common stock, $0.20 par value (240,000,000 shares authorized, 75,740,388 and 59,029,165 shares issued and outstanding in fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively)15.1 11.8 
Common stock, $0.20 par value (240,000,000 shares authorized, 75,798,552 and 59,029,165 shares issued and outstanding in fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively)Common stock, $0.20 par value (240,000,000 shares authorized, 75,798,552 and 59,029,165 shares issued and outstanding in fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively)15.2 11.8 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital814.8 94.7 Additional paid-in capital820.6 94.7 
Retained earningsRetained earnings714.8 808.4 Retained earnings713.1 808.4 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(108.1)(65.1)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(93.0)(65.1)
Deferred compensation planDeferred compensation plan(0.2)(0.2)Deferred compensation plan— (0.2)
Total Stockholders' EquityTotal Stockholders' Equity1,436.4 849.6 Total Stockholders' Equity1,455.9 849.6 
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, and Stockholders' EquityTotal Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, and Stockholders' Equity$4,465.9 $2,061.9 Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, and Stockholders' Equity$4,517.7 $2,061.9 
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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MillerKnoll, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Six Months Ended(Dollars in millions)Nine Months Ended
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(Unaudited)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:Cash Flows from Operating Activities:Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net (loss) earningsNet (loss) earnings$(61.0)$126.2 Net (loss) earnings$(46.6)$169.5 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization109.9 43.3 Depreciation and amortization150.3 64.8 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation22.1 3.9 Stock-based compensation27.0 6.1 
Pension and post-retirement expensesPension and post-retirement expenses(4.2)1.5 Pension and post-retirement expenses(6.2)2.3 
Deferred taxesDeferred taxes(13.6)4.4 Deferred taxes(16.4)4.1 
(Gain) loss on sales of property and dealers(Gain) loss on sales of property and dealers(2.0)0.2 
Loss on impairmentLoss on impairment15.5 — Loss on impairment15.5 — 
Loss on extinguishment of debtLoss on extinguishment of debt13.4 — Loss on extinguishment of debt13.4 — 
(Increase) decrease in current assets(166.7)2.3 
(Increase) in current assets(Increase) in current assets(219.6)(6.4)
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities34.1 22.9 
Increase in current liabilitiesIncrease in current liabilities33.5 9.7 
(Decrease) increase in non-current liabilities(Decrease) increase in non-current liabilities(5.3)9.0 (Decrease) increase in non-current liabilities(8.6)11.0 
Other, netOther, net(1.8)1.1 Other, net1.8 (1.2)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating ActivitiesNet Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities(57.6)214.6 Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities(57.9)260.1 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:Cash Flows from Investing Activities:Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaryProceeds from sale of subsidiary— 11.5 
Proceeds from sale of property and dealersProceeds from sale of property and dealers— 11.4 Proceeds from sale of property and dealers2.8 — 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures(46.3)(24.4)Capital expenditures(65.8)(42.8)
Acquisitions, net of cash receivedAcquisitions, net of cash received(1,088.5)— Acquisitions, net of cash received(1,088.5)— 
Proceeds from the sale of investmentsProceeds from the sale of investments7.7 — 
Other, netOther, net1.0 (11.4)Other, net(1.2)(11.6)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities(1,133.8)(24.4)
Net Cash Used for Investing ActivitiesNet Cash Used for Investing Activities(1,145.0)(42.9)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:Cash Flows from Financing Activities:Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayments of long-term debtRepayments of long-term debt(50.0)— Repayments of long-term debt(56.6)— 
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of discountsProceeds from issuance of debt, net of discounts1,007.0 — Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of discounts1,007.0 — 
Payments of deferred financing costsPayments of deferred financing costs(9.3)— Payments of deferred financing costs(9.3)— 
Proceeds from credit facilityProceeds from credit facility587.5 — Proceeds from credit facility815.7 — 
Repayments of credit facilityRepayments of credit facility(449.4)(265.0)Repayments of credit facility(627.7)(265.0)
Payment of make whole premium on debtPayment of make whole premium on debt(13.4)— Payment of make whole premium on debt(13.4)— 
Dividends paidDividends paid(25.4)(12.3)Dividends paid(39.8)(23.4)
Common stock issuedCommon stock issued4.3 3.1 Common stock issued6.8 3.9 
Common stock repurchased and retiredCommon stock repurchased and retired(14.4)(0.9)Common stock repurchased and retired(16.0)(0.9)
Other, netOther, net(1.4)(1.8)Other, net(5.3)(1.9)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesNet Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities1,035.5 (276.9)Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities1,061.4 (287.3)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash EquivalentsEffect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents(13.2)10.6 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents(9.0)13.5 
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash EquivalentsNet Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents(169.1)(76.1)Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents(150.5)(56.6)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of PeriodCash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period396.4 454.0 Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period396.4 454.0 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of PeriodCash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period$227.3 $377.9 Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period$245.9 $397.4 
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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MillerKnoll, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Six Months Ended November 27, 2021Nine Months Ended February 26, 2022
(Dollars in millions, except share data)(Dollars in millions, except share data)Common StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossDeferred Compensation PlanMillerKnoll, Inc. Stockholders' Equity(Dollars in millions, except share data)Common StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossDeferred Compensation PlanMillerKnoll, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)SharesAmount(Unaudited)SharesAmountAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossDeferred Compensation PlanMillerKnoll, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
May 29, 2021May 29, 202159,029,165 $11.8 $94.7 $808.4 $(65.1)$(0.2)$849.6 May 29, 202159,029,165 $11.8 $94.7 $808.4 $(65.1)$(0.2)$849.6 
Net earningsNet earnings(61.5)(61.5)Net earnings— — — (61.5)— — (61.5)
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax(15.2)(15.2)Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — (15.2)— (15.2)
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense15.1 15.1 Stock-based compensation expense— — 15.1 — — — 15.1 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options49,584 1.3 1.3 Exercise of stock options49,584 — 1.3 — — — 1.3 
Restricted and performance stock units releasedRestricted and performance stock units released358,016 — Restricted and performance stock units released358,016 — — — — — — 
Employee stock purchase plan issuancesEmployee stock purchase plan issuances19,020 0.7 0.7 Employee stock purchase plan issuances19,020 — 0.7 — — — 0.7 
Repurchase and retirement of common stockRepurchase and retirement of common stock(267,522)(11.0)(11.0)Repurchase and retirement of common stock(267,522)— (11.0)— — — (11.0)
Shares issued for the acquisition of KnollShares issued for the acquisition of Knoll15,843,921 3.2 685.1 688.3 Shares issued for the acquisition of Knoll15,843,921 3.2 685.1 — — — 688.3 
Pre-combination expense from Knoll rolloverPre-combination expense from Knoll rollover751,907 0.2 22.4 22.6 Pre-combination expense from Knoll rollover751,907 0.2 22.4 — — — 22.6 
Dividends declared $0.1875 per share)Dividends declared $0.1875 per share)(14.3)(14.3)Dividends declared $0.1875 per share)— — — (14.3)— — (14.3)
August 28, 2021August 28, 202175,784,091 $15.2 $808.3 $732.6 $(80.3)$(0.2)$1,475.6 August 28, 202175,784,091 $15.2 $808.3 $732.6 $(80.3)$(0.2)$1,475.6 
Net earningsNet earnings(3.4)(3.4)Net earnings— — — (3.4)— — (3.4)
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax(27.8)(27.8)Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — (27.8)— (27.8)
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense7.0 7.0 Stock-based compensation expense— — 7.0 — — — 7.0 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options52,697 1.5 1.5 Exercise of stock options52,697 — 1.5 — — — 1.5 
Restricted and performance stock units releasedRestricted and performance stock units released91,443 0.2 0.2 Restricted and performance stock units released91,443 — 0.2 — — — 0.2 
Employee stock purchase plan issuancesEmployee stock purchase plan issuances18,813 0.6 0.6 Employee stock purchase plan issuances18,813 — 0.6 — — — 0.6 
Repurchase and retirement of common stockRepurchase and retirement of common stock(76,246)(3.3)(3.3)Repurchase and retirement of common stock(76,246)— (3.3)— — — (3.3)
Forfeiture of sharesForfeiture of shares(130,410)(0.1)(0.1)Forfeiture of shares(130,410)(0.1)— — — — (0.1)
NCI AdjustmentNCI Adjustment0.5 0.5 NCI Adjustment— — 0.5 — — — 0.5 
Dividends declared ($0.1875 per share)Dividends declared ($0.1875 per share)(14.4)(14.4)Dividends declared ($0.1875 per share)— — — (14.4)— — (14.4)
November 27, 2021November 27, 202175,740,388 $15.1 $814.8 $714.8 $(108.1)$(0.2)$1,436.4 November 27, 202175,740,388 $15.1 $814.8 $714.8 $(108.1)$(0.2)$1,436.4 
Net earningsNet earnings— — 12.6 — — 12.6 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 15.1 — 15.1 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense— — 4.9 — — — 4.9 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options11,053 — 0.3 — — — 0.3 
Restricted and performance stock units releasedRestricted and performance stock units released45,417 — — — — — — 
Employee stock purchase plan issuancesEmployee stock purchase plan issuances20,437 — 0.7 — — — 0.7 
Directors FeesDirectors Fees23,255 0.1 1.5 1.6 
Deferred compensation planDeferred compensation plan— — — — — 0.2 0.2 
Repurchase and retirement of common stockRepurchase and retirement of common stock(41,346)— (1.6)— — — (1.6)
Forfeiture of sharesForfeiture of shares(652)— — — — — — 
Dividends declared ($0.1875 per share)Dividends declared ($0.1875 per share)— — — (14.3)— — (14.3)
February 26, 2022February 26, 202275,798,552 $15.2 $820.6 $713.1 $(93.0)$— $1,455.9 
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Six Months Ended November 28, 2020Nine Months Ended February 27, 2021
(Dollars in millions, except share data)(Dollars in millions, except share data)Common StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossDeferred Compensation PlanMillerKnoll, Inc. Stockholders' Equity(Dollars in millions, except share data)Common StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossDeferred Compensation PlanMillerKnoll, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)SharesAmount(Unaudited)SharesAmountAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossDeferred Compensation PlanMillerKnoll, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
May 30, 2020May 30, 202058,793,275 $11.8 $81.6 $683.9 $(134.0)$(0.3)$643.0 May 30, 202058,793,275 $11.8 $81.6 $683.9 $(134.0)$(0.3)$643.0 
Net earningsNet earnings— — — 73.0 — — 73.0 Net earnings— — — 73.0 — — 73.0 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 28.9 — 28.9 Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 28.9 — 28.9 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense— — 1.5 — — — 1.5 Stock-based compensation expense— — 1.5 — — — 1.5 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options8,133 — 0.2 — — — 0.2 Exercise of stock options8,133 — 0.2 — — — 0.2 
Restricted and performance stock units releasedRestricted and performance stock units released106,607 — — — — — — Restricted and performance stock units released106,607 — — — — — — 
Employee stock purchase plan issuancesEmployee stock purchase plan issuances25,116 — 0.6 — — — 0.6 Employee stock purchase plan issuances25,116 — 0.6 — — — 0.6 
Repurchase and retirement of common stockRepurchase and retirement of common stock(36,644)— (0.9)— — — (0.9)Repurchase and retirement of common stock(36,644)— (0.9)— — — (0.9)
Directors' feesDirectors' fees3,013 — 0.1 — — — 0.1 Directors' fees3,013 — 0.1 — — — 0.1 
August 29, 2020August 29, 202058,899,500 $11.8 $83.1 $756.9 $(105.1)$(0.3)$746.4 August 29, 202058,899,500 $11.8 $83.1 $756.9 $(105.1)$(0.3)$746.4 
Net earningsNet earnings— — — 51.3 — — 51.3 Net earnings— — — 51.3 — — 51.3 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 7.0 — 7.0 Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 7.0 — 7.0 
Stock-base compensation expenseStock-base compensation expense— — 2.4 — — — 2.4 Stock-base compensation expense— — 2.4 — — — 2.4 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options54,771 — 1.9 — — — 1.9 Exercise of stock options54,771 — 1.9 — — — 1.9 
Restricted and performance stock units releasedRestricted and performance stock units released3,688 — — — — — — Restricted and performance stock units released3,688 — — — — — — 
Employee stock purchase plan issuancesEmployee stock purchase plan issuances14,880 — 0.4 — — — 0.4 Employee stock purchase plan issuances14,880 — 0.4 — — — 0.4 
Repurchase and retirement of common stockRepurchase and retirement of common stock(1,198)— — — — — — Repurchase and retirement of common stock(1,198)— — — — — — 
Dividends declared ($0.1875 per share)Dividends declared ($0.1875 per share)— — $— (11.1)— — (11.1)Dividends declared ($0.1875 per share)— — $— (11.1)— — (11.1)
November 28. 202058,971,641 $11.8 $87.8 $797.1 $(98.1)$(0.3)$798.3 
November 28, 2020November 28, 202058,971,641 $11.8 $87.8 $797.1 $(98.1)$(0.3)$798.3 
Net earningsNet earnings— $— — 41.5 — — 41.5 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 18.3 — 18.3 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense— — 2.2 — — — 2.2 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options10,628 — 0.1 — — — 0.1 
Restricted and performance stock units releasedRestricted and performance stock units released1,736 — 0.1 — — — 0.1 
Employee stock purchase plan issuancesEmployee stock purchase plan issuances17,709 — 0.6 — — — 0.6 
Repurchase and retirement of common stockRepurchase and retirement of common stock(579)— — — — — — 
Deferred compensation planDeferred compensation plan— — — — — 0.1 0.1 
Dividends declared ($0.1875 per share)Dividends declared ($0.1875 per share)— — — (11.1)— — (11.1)
February 27, 2021February 27, 202159,001,135 $11.8 $90.8 $827.5 $(79.8)$(0.2)$850.1 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollars in millions, except share data)
(unaudited)
1. Description of Business
MillerKnoll, Inc. (the "Company") researches, designs, manufactures, sells, and distributes interior furnishings for use in various environments including office, healthcare, educational, and residential settings and provides related services that support companies all over the world. The Company's products are sold through independent contract office furniture dealers, owned retail studios, the Company’s eCommerce platforms, and direct mail catalogs, as well as direct customer sales and independent retailers, and an owned contract office furniture dealership.retailers.
On July 19, 2021 the Company acquired Knoll, Inc. ("Knoll") (See Note 5. "Acquisitions"). Knoll is a leading global manufacturer of commercial and residential furniture, accessories, lighting, and coverings. The Company has included the financial results of Knoll in the condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. On October 11, 2021, our shareholders approved an amendment to our Restated Articles of Incorporation to change our corporate name from Herman Miller, Inc. to MillerKnoll, Inc. On November 1, 2021, the change in corporate name and ticker symbol to MLKN became effective.
MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. Powering the world's most dynamicA global leader in design, brands, MillerKnoll includes Herman Miller® and Knoll®, as well as Colebrook Bosson Saunders®, DatesWeiser®, Design Within Reach®, Edelman® Leather, Fully®, Geiger®, HAY®, Holly Hunt®, KnollTextiles®, Maars® Living Walls, Maharam®, Muuto®, naughtone®, and Spinneybeck®|FilzFelt®. Combined, MillerKnoll represents over 100 years of design research and exploration in service of humanity. The company is an unparalleled platform that redefines modern for the 21st centuryunited by buildinga belief in design as a tool to create positive impact and shape a more sustainable, equitable,caring, and beautiful future for everyone.all people and the planet.
Basis of Presentation
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by MillerKnoll, Inc. (“the Company”) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. Management believes the disclosures made in this document are adequate with respect to interim reporting requirements. Unless otherwise noted or indicated by the context, all references to "MillerKnoll," "Herman Miller," "we," "our," "Company" and similar references are to MillerKnoll, Inc., its predecessors, and controlled subsidiaries. 
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, taken as a whole, contain all adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of November 27, 2021.February 26, 2022. Operating results for the three and sixnine months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending May 28, 2022 ("fiscal 2022"). It is suggested that these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2021 ("fiscal 2021"). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The financial statements of equity method investments are not consolidated.
Immaterial Correction of Error
The Company’s previously issued financial statements have been revised to reclassify certain lease liabilities that were inappropriately presented within the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 29, 2021. As a result, $24.2 million was reclassified from Short-term lease liability to Lease liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 29, 2021. The error had no impact on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flows or Stockholders’ Equity. Management has evaluated the error and has determined, based on quantitative and qualitative factors, that it is not material to the May 29, 2021 Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Segment Reorganization
Effective as of May 30, 2021, the beginning of fiscal year 2022, the Company implemented an organizational change that resulted in a change in the reportable segments. The Company has recast historical results to reflect this change. Below is a
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description of each reportable segment. Intersegment sales are eliminated within each segment, with the exception of sales to and from the Knoll segment, which are presented as intersegment eliminations.
Global Retail ("Retail") – reflects the legacy North America Retail segment and now includes International Retail
Americas Contract ("Americas") – reflects the legacy Herman Miller North America Contract segment combined with Latin America and Design Within Reach Contract
International Contract ("International") – reflects global Contract activity outside the Americas, excluding the international activity of Knoll
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Knoll – the Knoll segment includes the global operations associated with the design, manufacture, and sale of furniture products within the Knoll constellation of brands. The acquired Knoll business will initially be reflected as a stand-alone segment.
2. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
On May 30, 2021, the Company adopted ASU No. 2018-14, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans." This update eliminates, adds and clarifies certain disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other post-retirement plans. The eliminated disclosures include (a) the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit costs over the next fiscal year and (b) the effects of a one percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates on the net periodic benefit costs and the benefit obligation for post-retirement health care benefits. Additional disclosures include descriptions of significant gains and losses affecting the benefit obligation for the period. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements and additional disclosures will be made in our annual report.
On May 30, 2021, the Company adopted ASU 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes." This update removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments, performing intra-period allocation and calculating income taxes in interim periods. The update also adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the following relevant standards issued by the FASB:
StandardDescriptionEffective Date
2021-10Government AssistanceThis update adds certain disclosure requirementsrequires disclosures to increase the transparency of transactions with governments accounted for entities that receive government assistance inby applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy, including the form(1) types of tax credits, cash grants, grantstransactions, (2) the accounting for those transactions, and (3) the effect of other assets and project grants.those transactions on an entity's financial statements. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expectis evaluating the adoptioneffect of adopting this standard to have a material impact on its financial statements.new accounting guidance.May 28,29, 2022
We have assessed all other ASUs issued but not yet adopted and concluded that those not disclosed are not relevant to the Company or are not expected to have a material impact.
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3. Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Disaggregated Revenue
Revenue disaggregated by contract type is provided in the table below:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Net Sales:Net Sales:Net Sales:
Single performance obligationSingle performance obligationSingle performance obligation
Product revenueProduct revenue$942.3 $544.3 $1,678.7 $1,087.6 Product revenue$953.3 $531.2 $2,632.0 $1,618.8 
Multiple performance obligationsMultiple performance obligationsMultiple performance obligations
Product revenueProduct revenue78.5 77.2 128.0 155.7 Product revenue69.9 54.9 197.9 210.5 
Service revenueService revenue2.9 2.9 4.8 6.0 Service revenue2.5 2.0 7.3 8.1 
OtherOther2.6 1.9 4.5 3.7 Other3.8 2.4 8.3 6.2 
TotalTotal$1,026.3 $626.3 $1,816.0 $1,253.0 Total$1,029.5 $590.5 $2,845.5 $1,843.6 
The Company internally reports and evaluates products based on the categories Workplace, Performance Seating, Lifestyle, and Other. A description of these categories is included below.
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The Workplace category includes products centered on creating highly functional and productive settings for both groups and individuals. This category focuses on the development of products, beyond seating, that define boundaries, support work, and enable productivity.
The Performance Seating category includes products centered on seating ergonomics, productivity, and function across an evolving and diverse range of settings. This category focuses on the development of ergonomic seating solutions for specific use cases requiring more than basic utility.
The Lifestyle category includes products focused on bringing spaces to life through beautiful yet functional products. This category focuses on the development of products that support a way of living, in thoughtful yet elevated ways. The products in this category help create emotive and visually appealing spaces via a portfolio that offers diversity in aesthetics, price, and performance.
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Revenue disaggregated by product type and reportable segment is provided in the table below:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Americas Contract:Americas Contract:Americas Contract:
WorkplaceWorkplace$197.3 $202.9 $373.8 $416.7 Workplace$204.2 $163.9 $578.0 $580.7 
Performance SeatingPerformance Seating96.7 82.7 181.6 169.3 Performance Seating90.3 71.7 271.9 241.0 
LifestyleLifestyle34.5 28.3 67.1 61.5 Lifestyle37.9 27.1 105.1 88.6 
OtherOther33.0 33.3 64.3 69.7 Other32.7 28.0 97.0 97.7 
Total Americas ContractTotal Americas Contract$361.5 $347.2 $686.8 $717.2 Total Americas Contract$365.1 $290.7 $1,052.0 $1,008.0 
International Contract:International Contract:International Contract:
WorkplaceWorkplace$35.4 $28.0 $61.2 $59.7 Workplace$30.1 $23.3 $91.2 $82.9 
Performance SeatingPerformance Seating57.6 51.0 106.8 94.7 Performance Seating61.0 51.4 167.8 146.3 
LifestyleLifestyle28.9 21.6 51.4 39.4 Lifestyle27.2 20.0 78.6 59.3 
OtherOther3.2 0.9 4.7 1.7 Other5.1 3.3 9.8 5.0 
Total International ContractTotal International Contract$125.1 $101.5 $224.1 $195.5 Total International Contract$123.4 $98.0 $347.4 $293.5 
Global Retail:Global Retail:Global Retail:
WorkplaceWorkplace$2.9 $2.5 $6.4 $4.9 Workplace$3.2 $2.7 $9.6 $7.6 
Performance SeatingPerformance Seating60.1 63.6 121.1 121.2 Performance Seating63.4 75.2 184.5 196.3 
LifestyleLifestyle146.4 111.1 294.1 213.6 Lifestyle145.4 123.5 439.6 337.2 
OtherOther0.6 0.4 1.0 0.6 Other0.8 0.4 1.7 1.0 
Total Global RetailTotal Global Retail$210.0 $177.6 $422.6 $340.3 Total Global Retail$212.8 $201.8 $635.4 $542.1 
Knoll:Knoll:Knoll:
WorkplaceWorkplace$157.8 $— $233.0 $— Workplace$155.0 $— $388.0 $— 
Performance SeatingPerformance Seating25.6 — 37.7 — Performance Seating29.1 — 66.8 — 
LifestyleLifestyle128.6 — 185.0 — Lifestyle125.7 — 310.6 — 
OtherOther24.3 — 37.0 — Other27.1 — 64.1 — 
Total KnollTotal Knoll$336.3 $— $492.7 $— Total Knoll$336.9 $— $829.5 $— 
Intersegment sales eliminationIntersegment sales elimination$(6.6)$— $(10.2)$— Intersegment sales elimination$(8.7)$— $(18.8)$— 
TotalTotal$1,026.3 $626.3 $1,816.0 $1,253.0 Total$1,029.5 $590.5 $2,845.5 $1,843.6 
Refer to Note 16 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information related to our reportable segments.


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Contract Balances
Customers may make payments before the satisfaction of the Company's performance obligation and recognition of revenue. These payments represent contract liabilities and are included within the caption “Customer deposits” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the three and sixnine months ended November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, the Company recognized Net sales of $30.2$14.2 million and $71.3$85.5 million, respectively, related to customer deposits that were included in the balance sheet as of August 28, 2021 and May 29, 2021 respectively.2021. The Company assumed a contract liability of $55.5 million related to the acquisition of Knoll, Inc on July 19, 2021.
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4. Leases
The components of lease expense are provided in the table below:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Operating lease costsOperating lease costs$23.1 $12.4 $41.1 $23.4 Operating lease costs$23.7 $13.3 $64.8 $36.8 
Short-term lease costsShort-term lease costs2.9 0.7 4.4 1.5 Short-term lease costs3.0 0.9 7.4 2.4 
Variable lease costs*Variable lease costs*2.4 2.0 4.9 3.6 Variable lease costs*2.4 2.3 7.3 5.9 
TotalTotal$28.4 $15.1 $50.4 $28.5 Total$29.1 $16.5 $79.5 $45.1 
*Not included in the table above for the three and sixnine months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 are variable lease costs of $25.0$22.7 million and $45.7$68.4 million, respectively, for raw material purchases under certain supply arrangements that the Company has determined meet the definition of a lease. This compares to purchases of $21.6$22.8 million and $38.6$61.40 million for the three and sixnine months ended November 28, 2020,February 27, 2021, respectively.
At November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, the Company had no financing leases.
The undiscounted annual future minimum lease payments related to the Company's right-of-use assets are summarized by fiscal year in the following table:
(In millions)(In millions)(In millions)
20222022$89.2 2022$75.5 
2023202383.8 202383.4 
2024202474.3 202474.0 
2025202564.8 202563.3 
2026202650.5 202650.4 
ThereafterThereafter148.8 Thereafter145.7 
Total lease payments*Total lease payments*$511.4 Total lease payments*$492.3 
Less interestLess interest46.0 Less interest21.2 
Present value of lease liabilitiesPresent value of lease liabilities$465.4 Present value of lease liabilities$471.1 
*Lease payments exclude $14.6$1.8 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.
At November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, the weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate for operating leases were 7.37.1 years and 2.4%2.5%, respectively.
Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases are provided in the table below:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Operating cash flows used in operating leasesOperating cash flows used in operating leases$17.0 $11.6 $33.7 $22.6 Operating cash flows used in operating leases$28.9 $13.5 $62.6 $36.3 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new liabilitiesRight-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new liabilities$5.9 $36.9 $25.9 $49.2 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new liabilities$28.4 $7.1 $54.3 $55.7 


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5. Acquisitions and Divestitures
Knoll, Inc.
On July 19, 2021, the Company completed its previously announced acquisition of Knoll, Inc. (“Knoll"), a leader in the design, manufacture, marketing, and sale of high-end furniture products and accessories for workplace and residential markets. The Company has included the financial results of Knoll in the condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The transaction costs associated with the acquisition, which included financial advisory, legal, proxy filing, regulatory and financing fees, were approximately $0.9$1.2 million and $27.6$28.8 million for the three and sixnine months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 and were recorded in general and administrative expenses.
Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, each issued and outstanding share of Knoll common stock (excluding shares exercising dissenters rights, shares owned by Knoll as treasury stock, shares owned by the deal parties or their subsidiaries, or shares subject to Knoll restricted stock awards) was converted into a right to receive 0.32 shares of Herman Miller, Inc. (now MillerKnoll, Inc.) common stock and $11.00 in cash, without interest. The preliminary acquisition date fair
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value of the consideration transferred for Knoll was approximately $1,887.3 million, which consisted of the following (in millions, except share amounts):
Knoll SharesHerman Miller, Inc (now MillerKnoll, Inc.) Shares ExchangedFair Value
Cash Consideration:
Shares of Knoll Common Stock issued and outstanding at July 19, 202149,444,825 $543.9 
Knoll equivalent shares for outstanding option awards, outstanding awards of restricted common stock held by non-employee directors and outstanding awards of performance units held by individuals who are former employees of Knoll and remain eligible to vest at July 19, 2021184,857 1.4 
Total number of Knoll shares for cash consideration49,629,682 
Shares of Knoll Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at July 19, 2021169,165 254.4 
Consideration for payment to settle Knoll's outstanding debt376.9 
Share Consideration:
Shares of Knoll Common Stock issued and outstanding at July 19, 202149,444,825 
Knoll equivalent shares for outstanding awards of restricted common stock held by non-employee directors and outstanding awards of performance units held by individuals who are former employees of Knoll and remain eligible to vest at July 19, 202174,857 
Total number of Knoll shares for share consideration49,519,682 15,843,921 688.3 
Replacement Share-Based Awards:
Outstanding awards of Knoll Restricted Stock and Performance units relating to Knoll Common Stock at July 19, 202122.4 
Total preliminary acquisition date fair value of consideration transferred$1,887.3 
The aggregate cash paid in connection with the Knoll acquisition was $1,176.6 million. MillerKnoll funded the acquisition through cash on-hand and debt proceeds, as described in "Note 14. Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt."
Outstanding unvested restricted stock awards, performance stock awards, performance stock units, and restricted stock units with a preliminary estimated fair value of $53.4 million automatically converted into Company awards. Of the total fair value, $22.4 million was preliminarily allocated to purchase consideration and $31.0 million was preliminarily allocated to future services and will be expensed over the remaining service periods on a straight-line basis. Per the terms of the converted awards
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any qualifying termination within the twelve months subsequent to the acquisition will result in accelerated vesting and related recognition of expense.
The transaction was accounted for as a business combination which requires that assets and liabilities assumed be recognized at their fair value as of the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation is preliminary and subject to change as the valuation of inventory, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and income taxes among other items is not complete. The amounts recognized will be finalized as the information necessary to complete the analysis is obtained, but no later than one year after the acquisition date.
The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:
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(In millions)Fair Value
Cash$88.0 
Accounts receivable82.3 
Inventories221.5219.9 
Other current assets36.2 
Property and equipment291.0292.5 
Right-of-use assets202.7 
Intangible assets746.7748.6 
Goodwill943.7941.4 
Other noncurrent assets22.023.6 
Total assets acquired2,634.12,635.2 
Accounts payable150.7144.0 
Other current liabilities129.1134.1 
Lease liabilities177.8 
Other liabilities289.2292.0 
Total liabilities assumed746.8747.9 
Net Assets Acquired$1,887.3 
The excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is primarily attributed to the assembled workforce of Knoll and anticipated operational synergies. Goodwill related to the acquisition was recorded within the Knoll segment at $943.7$941.4 million. Goodwill arising from the acquisition is not expected to be deductible for tax reporting purposes.
The fair values assigned to tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary based on management's estimates and assumptions and may be subject to change as additional information is received and certain tax matters are finalized. Certain adjustments were made during the three months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 to the preliminary fair values resulting in a net increasedecrease to goodwill of $17.8$2.3 million primarily related to adjustments to the value of certain liabilities acquired backlog intangible asset and the corresponding deferred tax liability.fair value of intangible assets acquired. The primary areas that remain preliminary relate to the fair values of intangible assets acquired, certain tangible assets and liabilities acquired, income and non-income-based taxes and residual goodwill. The Company expects to finalize the valuations as soon as practicable, but not later than one year from the acquisition date.
The following table summarizes the acquired identified intangible assets, valuation method employed, useful lives and fair value, as determined by the Company as of the acquisition date:
(In millions)Valuation MethodUseful Life (years)Fair Value
BacklogMulti-Period Excess EarningsLess than 1 Year$27.827.6 
Trade name - indefinite livedRelief from RoyaltyIndefinite405.9413.0 
Trade name - amortizingRelief from Royalty5-10 Years14.023.0 
DesignsRelief from Royalty9-15 years31.0 
Customer RelationshipsMulti-Period Excess Earnings2-15 years268.0254.0 
Total$746.7748.6 
Revenue and Net Loss of Knoll included in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) from the acquisition date of July 19, 2021 through November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 are as follows (in millions):
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Total revenuesRevenue$492.7829.5 
Net Loss(73.3)$(63.4)

Unaudited Pro Forma Results of Operations
The results of Knoll's operations have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on July 19, 2021. The following table provides pro forma results of operations for the three months and sixnine months ended NovemberFebruary 26, 2022 and February 27, 2021, and November 28, 2020, as if Knoll had been acquired as of May 31, 2020. The pro forma results include certain purchase accounting adjustments such as the estimated change in depreciation and amortization expense on the acquired tangible and
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intangible assets. The impact of these adjustments is subject to change as valuations are finalized. The pro forma results also include the impact of incremental interest expense incurred to finance the merger. Transaction related costs, including debt extinguishment costs related to the transaction, have been eliminated from the pro forma amounts presented in both periods. Pro forma results do not include any anticipated cost savings from the integration of this acquisition. Accordingly, such amounts are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition had occurred on the date indicated or that may result in the future.
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Net salesNet sales$1,026.3 $940.5 $1,970.2 $1,832.3 Net sales$1,029.5 $848.7 $2,999.7 $2,681.0 
Net earnings attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.$8.2 $58.4 $(22.6)$110.3 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.Net earnings (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.$8.0 $30.1 $(18.0)$140.2 
Contract Furniture Dealership Divestiture
On January 31, 2022, the Company completed the sale of a wholly-owned contract furniture dealership in Toronto, Canada for cash consideration of $2.8 million. A pre-tax gain of $2.0 million was recognized as a result of the sale within the caption Selling, general and administrative within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
6. Inventories, net
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021May 29, 2021(In millions)February 26, 2022May 29, 2021
Finished goods and work in processFinished goods and work in process$355.5 $166.7 Finished goods and work in process$371.6 $166.7 
Raw materialsRaw materials127.4 46.9 Raw materials149.2 46.9 
TotalTotal$482.9 $213.6 Total$520.8 $213.6 
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market and include material, labor, and overhead. Certain inventories within our United States-based manufacturing operations are valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Inventories of all other operations are primarily valued using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Inventories valued using LIFO amounted to $23.9$25.9 million and $21.8 million as of November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 and May 29, 2021, respectively. If all inventories had been valued using the first-in first-out method, inventories would have been $524.4$543.4 million and $230.2 million at November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 and May 29, 2021, respectively.
7. Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles
Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following as of November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 and May 29, 2021:
(In millions)(In millions)GoodwillIndefinite-lived Intangible Assets(In millions)GoodwillIndefinite-lived Intangible Assets
May 29, 2021May 29, 2021$364.2 $97.6 May 29, 2021$364.2 $97.6 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(23.4)(6.1)Foreign currency translation adjustments(22.6)(6.8)
Sale of owned dealerSale of owned dealer(0.3)— 
Acquisition of KnollAcquisition of Knoll943.7 405.9 Acquisition of Knoll941.4 413.0 
November 27, 2021$1,284.5 $497.4 
February 26, 2022February 26, 2022$1,282.7 $503.8 
Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level annually, or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit has more likely than not declined below its carrying value. When testing goodwill for impairment, the Company may first assess qualitative factors. If an initial qualitative assessment identifies that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, additional quantitative testing is performed. The Company may also elect to bypass the qualitative testing and proceed directly to the quantitative testing. If the quantitative testing indicates that goodwill is impaired, the carrying value of goodwill is written down to fair value.
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Each of the reporting units, with the exception of Knoll, were reviewed for impairment using a quantitative assessment as of March 31, 2021, our annual testing date. In performing the quantitative impairment test for fiscal year 2021, the Company
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determined that the fair value of its reporting units exceeded the carrying amount and, as such, these reporting units were not impaired.
In connection with the segment reorganization, certain of the Company’sCompany reporting units have changed in composition, and goodwill was reallocated between such reporting units using a relative fair value approach. Accordingly, the Company performed interim goodwill impairment tests in the first quarter of 2022 for each reporting unit, with the exception of Knoll. Based on the results of the tests performed, the Company determined that the fair value of each reporting unit, as reorganized, exceeded its respective carrying amount in each case.
Goodwill related to the acquisition of Knoll was recorded within the Knoll segment at $943.7$941.4 million. The increase in goodwill from the acquisition of Knoll was offset in part by foreign currency translation adjustments as well a reduction due to the sale of an owned dealer, resulting in a goodwill balance of $1,284.5$1,282.7 million as of November 27, 2021.February 26, 2022.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not subject to amortization and are evaluated annually for impairment, or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of an intangible asset may not be recoverable.
In fiscal 2021, the Company performed quantitative assessments in testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. The carrying value of the Company's HAY trade name indefinite-lived intangible asset was $41.7 million as of March 31, 2021. The calculated fair value of the HAY trade name was $43.8 million which represents an excess fair value of $2.1 million or 5.0%. If the residual cash flow related to this trade name were to decline in future periods, the Company may need to record an impairment charge.
During the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, there were no identified indicators of impairment that required the Company to complete an interim quantitative impairment assessment related to any of the Company's reporting units or indefinitely-lived intangible assets.
8. Employee Benefit Plans
The following table summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost for the Company's defined benefit pension plans:
Pension BenefitsPension Benefits
Three Months Ended November 27, 2021Three Months Ended November 28, 2020Three Months Ended February 26, 2022Three Months Ended February 27, 2021
(In millions)(In millions)DomesticInternationalDomesticInternational(In millions)DomesticInternationalDomesticInternational
Service costService cost$0.1 $— $— $— Service cost$0.1 $— $— $— 
Interest costInterest cost1.1 0.8 — 0.7 Interest cost1.1 0.8 — 0.7 
Expected return on plan assets(1)
Expected return on plan assets(1)
(2.2)(1.8)— (1.4)
Expected return on plan assets(1)
(2.1)(1.8)— (1.5)
Net amortization lossNet amortization loss— 1.7 — 1.6 Net amortization loss— 1.7 — 1.7 
Net periodic benefit costNet periodic benefit cost$(1.0)$0.7 $— $0.9 Net periodic benefit cost$(0.9)$0.7 $— $0.9 
Six Months Ended November 27, 2021Six Months Ended November 28, 2020Nine Months Ended February 26, 2022Nine Months Ended February 27, 2021
(In millions)(In millions)DomesticInternationalDomesticInternational(In millions)DomesticInternationalDomesticInternational
Service costService cost$0.2 $— $— $— Service cost$0.3 $— $— $— 
Interest costInterest cost1.5 1.7 — 1.3 Interest cost2.6 2.5 — 2.1 
Expected return on plan assets(1)
Expected return on plan assets(1)
(3.1)(3.6)— (2.8)
Expected return on plan assets(1)
(5.2)(5.4)— (4.3)
Net amortization lossNet amortization loss— 3.3 — 3.3 Net amortization loss— 5.0 — 5.0 
Net periodic benefit costNet periodic benefit cost$(1.4)$1.4 $— $1.8 Net periodic benefit cost$(2.3)$2.1 $— $2.8 
(1)The weighted-average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is 4.98%.
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9. Earnings Per Share
The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") for the three and sixnine months ended:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Numerators:
Numerators:
Numerators:
Numerator for both basic and diluted EPS, Net (loss) earnings attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc. - in millions$(3.4)$51.3 $(64.9)$124.2 
Numerator for both basic and diluted EPS, Net earnings (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc. - in millionsNumerator for both basic and diluted EPS, Net earnings (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc. - in millions$12.6 $41.5 $(52.3)$165.7 
Denominators:
Denominators:
Denominators:
Denominator for basic EPS, weighted-average common shares outstandingDenominator for basic EPS, weighted-average common shares outstanding75,304,752 58,908,094 70,803,483 58,869,699 Denominator for basic EPS, weighted-average common shares outstanding75,461,462 58,979,730 72,356,143 58,906,376 
Potentially dilutive shares resulting from stock plansPotentially dilutive shares resulting from stock plans0359,304 — 174,229 Potentially dilutive shares resulting from stock plans1,049,972 622,908 — 306,071 
Denominator for diluted EPSDenominator for diluted EPS75,304,752 59,267,398 70,803,483 59,043,928 Denominator for diluted EPS76,511,434 59,602,638 72,356,143 59,212,447 
Antidilutive equity awards not included in weighted-average common shares - dilutedAntidilutive equity awards not included in weighted-average common shares - diluted1,518,161 301,002 1,438,374 1,067,979 Antidilutive equity awards not included in weighted-average common shares - diluted307,218 128,046 1,320,891 314,293 
10. Stock-Based Compensation
The following table summarizes the stock-based compensation expense and related income tax effect for the three and sixnine months ended:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense$7.0 $2.4 $22.1 $3.9 Stock-based compensation expense$4.9 $2.2 $27.0 $6.1 
Related income tax effectRelated income tax effect$1.6 $0.6 $5.3 $0.9 Related income tax effect$1.2 $0.5 $6.6 $1.4 
The increase in Stock-based compensation expense was driven in part by the addition of Knoll's equity-based compensation awards. This impact includes the accelerated stock-compensation award expense related to workforce reductions as part of the Knoll integration.
Certain of the Company's equity-based compensation awards contain provisions that allow for continued vesting into retirement. Stock-based awards are considered fully vested for expense attribution purposes when the employee's retention of the award is no longer contingent on providing subsequent service.
11. Income Taxes
The Company's process for determining the provision for income taxes for the three and sixnine months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 involved using an estimated annual effective tax rate which was based on expected annual income and statutory tax rates across the various jurisdictions in which it operates. The effective tax rates were 77.6%15.6% and 23.5%22.9%, respectively, for the three month periods ended NovemberFebruary 26, 2022 and February 27, 2021 and November 28, 2020.2021. The year over year change in the effective tax rate for the three months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 resulted from an adjustment due to a pre-tax book loss reported forin the quarter coupled with an overall forecastedresulting from the impact of the annual effective tax rate and the majority of the pre-tax book loss for the year resulting from restructuring costs in connection withpreviously recorded through the Knoll acquisition and increased margin pressure from global supply chain disruptions and labor shortages.first six months of the fiscal year. The same quarter of the prior year had no comparable impacts. For the three months ended November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, the effective tax rate is higherlower than the United States federal statutory rate due to the impact of applying the estimated annual effective tax rate to the year to date pre-tax loss. For the three months ended November 28, 2020,February 27, 2021, the effective tax rate was higher than the United States federal statutory rate due to United States state income taxes and the mix of earnings in tax jurisdictions that had rates that were higher than the United States federal statutory rate.
The effective tax rates were 18.8%19.8% and 22.6%22.7%, respectively, for the sixnine months ended NovemberFebruary 26, 2022 and February 27, 2021 and November 28, 2020.2021. The year over year decrease in the effective rate for the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 resulted from an overall
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pre-tax book loss reported for the sixnine months coupled with non-deductible discrete compensation and acquisition costs in
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connection with the Knoll acquisition. The same sixnine months in the prior year had no comparable impacts from the acquisition. For the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, the effective tax rate is lower than the United States federal statutory rate due to the impact of applying the estimated annual effective tax rate to the year to date pre-tax loss, which includes an adjustment impacted by non-deductible Knoll acquisition related costs. For the sixnine months ended November 28, 2020,February 27, 2021, the effective tax rate was higher than the United States federal statutory rate mainly due to United States state income taxes and the mix of earnings in tax jurisdictions that had rates that were higher than the United States federal statutory rate.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits through income tax expense in its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Interest and penalties recognized in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income were negligible for the three and sixnine months ended NovemberFebruary 26, 2022 and February 27, 2021 and November 28, 2020.2021.
The Company's recorded liability for potential interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits was:
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021May 29, 2021(In millions)February 26, 2022May 29, 2021
Liability for interest and penaltiesLiability for interest and penalties$1.0 $0.9 Liability for interest and penalties$1.0 $0.9 
Liability for uncertain tax positions, currentLiability for uncertain tax positions, current$2.7 $2.1 Liability for uncertain tax positions, current$2.7 $2.1 
The Company is subject to periodic audits by domestic and foreign tax authorities. Currently, the Company is undergoing routine periodic audits in both domestic and foreign tax jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits could change in the next twelve months because of the audits. Tax payments related to these audits, if any, are not expected to be material to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
For the majority of tax jurisdictions, the Company is no longer subject to state, local, or non-United States income tax examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years before 2018.
12. Fair Value Measurements
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts and notes receivable, a deferred compensation plan, accounts payable, debt, interest rate swaps, foreign currency exchange contracts, redeemable noncontrolling interests, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and right-of-use assets. The Company's financial instruments, other than long-term debt, are recorded at fair value.
The carrying value and fair value of the Company's long-term debt, including current maturities, is as follows for the periods indicated:
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021May 29, 2021(In millions)February 26, 2022May 29, 2021
Carrying valueCarrying value$1,391.2 $277.1 Carrying value$1,434.0 $277.1 
Fair valueFair value$1,320.5 $284.8 Fair value$1,308.5 $284.8 
The following describes the methods the Company uses to estimate the fair value of financial assets and liabilities recorded in net earnings, which have not significantly changed in the current period:
Cash and cash equivalents — The Company invests excess cash in short term investments in the form of money market funds, which are valued using net asset value ("NAV").
Mutual Funds-equity — The Company's equity securities primarily include equity mutual funds. The equity mutual fund investments are recorded at fair value using quoted prices for similar securities.
Deferred compensation plan — The Company's deferred compensation plan primarily includes various domestic and international mutual funds that are recorded at fair value using quoted prices for similar securities.
Foreign currency exchange contracts — The Company's foreign currency exchange contracts are valued using an approach based on foreign currency exchange rates obtained from active markets. The estimated fair value of forward currency exchange contracts is based on month-end spot rates as adjusted by market-based current activity. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments.
The following table sets forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value through net income and the respective pricing levels to which the fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 and May 29, 2021.
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(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021May 29, 2021(In millions)February 26, 2022May 29, 2021
Financial AssetsFinancial AssetsNAVQuoted Prices with Other
Observable Inputs (Level 2)
NAVQuoted Prices with Other
Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Financial AssetsNAVQuoted Prices with Other
Observable Inputs (Level 2)
NAVQuoted Prices with Other
Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Cash equivalents:Cash equivalents:Cash equivalents:
Money market fundsMoney market funds$16.7 $— $162.2 $— Money market funds$28.0 $— $162.2 $— 
Mutual funds - equityMutual funds - equity— 0.7 — 0.8 Mutual funds - equity— — — 0.8 
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts— 0.3 — 1.6 Foreign currency forward contracts— 0.5 — 1.6 
Deferred compensation planDeferred compensation plan— 17.7 — 16.1 Deferred compensation plan— 16.2 — 16.1 
TotalTotal$16.7 $18.7 $162.2 $18.5 Total$28.0 $16.7 $162.2 $18.5 
Financial LiabilitiesFinancial LiabilitiesFinancial Liabilities
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts$— $2.7 $— $0.1 Foreign currency forward contracts$— $0.4 $— $0.1 
TotalTotal$— $2.7 $— $0.1 Total$— $0.4 $— $0.1 
In connection with the acquisition of Knoll, the Company acquired a contingent obligation related to Knoll's acquisition of Fully. The fair value measurement of the Company's contingent obligation is based on significant, unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. The contingent obligation is revalued each reporting period, with changes in fair value recognized through net income. The valuation inputs utilized to estimate fair value of the contingent obligation at November 27, 2021, included a discount rate of 2.5%, Fully's net sales and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") forDuring the period ended November 27. 2021, and projections related to Fully's net sales and EBITDA for each ofFebruary 26, 2022 the calendar years 2021 through 2023. The contingent obligation's fair value at November 27, 2021 is $9.9 million. The maximum amount of contingentCompany paid the $10.0 million obligation that could be earned by Fully through 2023 is $10.3 million.in full.
The following describes the methods the Company uses to estimate the fair value of financial assets and liabilities recorded in other comprehensive income, whichthe estimates have not significantly changed in the current period:
Mutual funds-fixed income — The Company's fixed-income securities primarily include fixed income mutual funds and government obligations. These investments are recorded at fair value using quoted prices for similar securities.
Interest rate swap agreements — The value of the Company's interest rate swap agreements are determined using a market approach based on rates obtained from active markets. The interest rate swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedging instruments.
The following table sets forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income and the respective balance sheet locations and pricing levels to which the fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 and May 29, 2021.
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021May 29, 2021(In millions)February 26, 2022May 29, 2021
Financial AssetsFinancial AssetsQuoted Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Quoted Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Financial AssetsBalance Sheet LocationQuoted Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Quoted Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Mutual funds - fixed incomeMutual funds - fixed income$6.7 $6.9 Mutual funds - fixed incomeShort-term investments$— $6.9 
Interest rate swap agreementInterest rate swap agreementOther noncurrent assets5.3— 
TotalTotal$6.7 $6.9 Total$5.3 $6.9 
Financial LiabilitiesFinancial LiabilitiesFinancial Liabilities
Interest rate swap agreementInterest rate swap agreement$10.4 $14.4 Interest rate swap agreementOther liabilities$2.3 $14.4 
TotalTotal$10.4 $14.4 Total$2.3 $14.4 
The following is a summary of the carrying and market values of the Company's fixed income mutual funds and equity mutual funds as of the dates indicated:
November 27, 2021May 29, 2021February 26, 2022May 29, 2021
(In millions)(In millions)CostUnrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Market
Value
CostUnrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Market
Value
(In millions)CostUnrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Market
Value
CostUnrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Market
Value
Mutual funds - fixed incomeMutual funds - fixed income$6.7 $— $6.7 $6.9 $— $6.9 Mutual funds - fixed income$— $— $— $6.9 $— $6.9 
Mutual funds - equityMutual funds - equity0.4 0.3 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.8 Mutual funds - equity— — — 0.5 0.3 0.8 
TotalTotal$7.1 $0.3 $7.4 $7.4 $0.3 $7.7 Total$— $— $— $7.4 $0.3 $7.7 
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During the third Quarter, the fixed income mutual funds and equity mutual funds were dissolved and converted to cash. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method; realized gains and losses resulting from such sales are included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income within "Other (income) expense, net". The Company views its equity and fixed income mutual funds as available for use in its current operations. Accordingly, the investments are recorded within Current Assets within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
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Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
The Company transacts business in various foreign currencies and has established a program that primarily utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risks associated with the effects of certain foreign currency exposures. Under this program, the Company's strategy is to have increases or decreases in our foreign currency exposures offset by gains or losses on the foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate the risks and volatility associated with foreign currency transaction gains or losses. Foreign currency exposures typically arise from net liability or asset exposures in non-functional currencies on the balance sheets of our foreign subsidiaries. Foreign currency forward contracts generally settle within 30 days and are not used for trading purposes.
These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly, we record the fair value of these contracts as of the end of the reporting period in the Consolidated Balance Sheets with changes in fair value recorded within the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The balance sheet classification for the fair values of these forward contracts is to "Other current assets" for unrealized gains and to "Other accrued liabilities" for unrealized losses. The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income classification for the fair values of these forward contracts is to "Other (income) expense, net", for both realized and unrealized gains and losses.
Interest Rate Swaps
The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage its exposure to interest rate changes and its overall cost of borrowing. The Company's interest rate swap agreements exchange variable rate interest payments for fixed rate payments over the life of the agreement without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts. The notional amount of the interest rate swap agreements is used to measure interest to be paid or received. The differential paid or received on the interest rate swap agreements is recognized as an adjustment to interest expense.
In January, 2022, the company entered into a third interest rate swap agreement. The interest rate swap is for an aggregate notional amount of $575 million with a forward start date of January 31, 2022 and a maturity date of January 29, 2027. The interest rate swap locked in the Company’s interest rate on the forecasted outstanding borrowings of $575 million at 1.689 percent exclusive of the credit spread on the variable rate debt. The company effectively will convert indebtedness anticipated to be borrowed on the company’s revolving line of credit from a LIBOR-based floating interest rate plus applicable margin to a 1.689 percent fixed interest rate plus applicable margin under the agreement as of the forward start date.
The interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges at inception and the facts and circumstances of the hedged relationships remain consistent with the initial quantitative effectiveness assessment in that the hedged instruments remain an effective accounting hedge as of November 27, 2021.February 26, 2022. Since a designated derivative meets hedge accounting criteria, the fair value of the hedge is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax." The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is immediately recognized in earnings. The interest rate swap agreements are assessed for hedge effectiveness on a quarterly basis.basis
As of November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, the Company had the following 23 outstanding interest rate swap agreements:
(In millions)(In millions)Notional AmountForward Start DateTermination DateEffective Fixed Interest Rate(In millions)Notional AmountForward Start DateTermination DateEffective Fixed Interest Rate
September 2016 Interest Rate SwapSeptember 2016 Interest Rate Swap$150.0 January 3, 2018January 3, 20281.949 %September 2016 Interest Rate Swap$150.0 January 3, 2018January 3, 20281.949 %
June 2017 Interest Rate SwapJune 2017 Interest Rate Swap$75.0 January 3, 2018January 3, 20282.387 %June 2017 Interest Rate Swap$75.0 January 3, 2018January 3, 20282.387 %
January 2022 Interest Rates SwapJanuary 2022 Interest Rates Swap$575.0 January 31, 2022January 29, 20271.689 %
The swaps above effectively converted indebtedness anticipated to be borrowed on the Company's revolving line of credit up to the notional amounts from a LIBOR-based floating interest rate plus applicable margin to an effective fixed interest rate plus applicable margin under the agreements as of the forward start date.
As of November 27, 2021, the fair value of the Company’s 2 outstanding interest rate swap agreements was a liability of $10.4 million and is recorded within "Other liabilities" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table summarizes the effects of the interest rate swap agreements for the three and sixnine months ended:
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Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Gain recognized in Other comprehensive loss (effective portion)Gain recognized in Other comprehensive loss (effective portion)$4.0 $0.9 $3.0 $1.2 Gain recognized in Other comprehensive loss (effective portion)$10.2 $6.7 $13.2 $7.8 
(Loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings(Loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings$(1.2)$(1.1)$(1.9)$(2.2)(Loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings$(1.1)$(1.1)$(3.1)$(3.3)
There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings for hedge ineffectiveness for the three and sixnine month periods ended NovemberFebruary 26, 2022 and February 27, 2021 and November 28, 2020.2021. The amount of loss expected to be reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings during the next twelve months is $4.2$2.7 million, and net of tax is $3.2$2.0 million.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Changes in the Company's redeemable noncontrolling interest in HAY for the sixnine months ended NovemberFebruary 26, 2022 and February 27, 2021 and November 28, 2020 are as follows:
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Beginning BalanceBeginning Balance$77.0 $50.4 Beginning Balance$77.0 $50.4 
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interestsNet income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests3.9 2.0 Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests5.7 3.8 
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interestsDistributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests(3.8)(2.7)Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests(6.6)(2.7)
Cumulative translation adjustments attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interestsCumulative translation adjustments attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(2.0)2.8 Cumulative translation adjustments attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(2.0)3.1 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(5.7)4.0 Foreign currency translation adjustments(6.0)4.5 
Ending BalanceEnding Balance$69.4 $56.5 Ending Balance$68.1 $59.1 
13. Commitments and Contingencies
Product Warranties
The Company provides coverage to the end-user for parts and labor on products sold under its warranty policy and for other product-related matters. The specific terms, conditions, and length of those warranties vary depending upon the product sold. The Company does not sell or otherwise issue warranties or warranty extensions as stand-alone products. Reserves have been established for various costs associated with the Company's warranty program. General warranty reserves are based on historical claims experience and other currently available information and are periodically adjusted for business levels and other factors. Specific reserves are established once an issue is identified with the amounts for such reserves based on the estimated cost of correction. The Company provides an assurance-type warranty that ensures that products will function as intended. As such, the Company's estimated warranty obligation is accounted for as a liability and is recorded within current and long-term liabilities within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Changes in the warranty reserve for the stated periods were as follows:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Accrual Balance — beginningAccrual Balance — beginning$69.8 $60.3 $60.1 $59.2 Accrual Balance — beginning$69.9 $59.9 $60.1 $59.2 
Accrual for warranty mattersAccrual for warranty matters3.9 2.7 9.2 7.3 Accrual for warranty matters2.8 2.5 12.0 8.5 
Settlements and adjustmentsSettlements and adjustments(3.8)(3.2)(9.5)(6.7)Settlements and adjustments(3.8)(3.3)(13.3)(8.6)
Measurement period adjustment to opening balance sheetMeasurement period adjustment to opening balance sheet5.0 — — — 
Acquired through business acquisitionAcquired through business acquisition— — $10.1 $— Acquired through business acquisition— — 15.1 $— 
Accrual Balance — endingAccrual Balance — ending$69.9 $59.8 $69.9 $59.8 Accrual Balance — ending$73.9 $59.1 $73.9 $59.1 
During the third quarter of 2022, MillerKnoll revised the fair value of warranty reserve liability acquired in the Knoll transaction as a measurement period adjustment. This measurement period adjustment resulted in a $5.0 million change in the warranty reserve as of the July 19th opening balance sheet, with the offset of the change impacting goodwill recorded in the transaction.
Guarantees
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The Company is periodically required to provide performance bonds to do business with certain customers. These arrangements are common in the industry and generally have terms ranging between one year and three years. The bonds are required to provide assurance to customers that the products and services they have purchased will be installed and/or provided properly and without damage to their facilities. The bonds are provided by various bonding agencies. However, the Company is ultimately liable for claims that may occur against them. As of November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, the Company had a maximum financial
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exposure related to performance bonds totaling approximately $7.1$6.6 million. The Company has no history of claims, nor is it aware of circumstances that would require it to pay, under any of these arrangements. The Company also believes that the resolution of any claims that might arise in the future, either individually or in the aggregate, would not materially affect the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Accordingly, no liability has been recorded in respect to these bonds as of either November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 or May 29, 2021.
The Company has entered into standby letter of credit arrangements for purposes of protecting various insurance companies and lessors against default on insurance premium and lease payments. As of November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, the Company had a maximum financial exposure from these standby letters of credit totaling approximately $15.4 million, all of which is considered usage against the Company's revolving line of credit. The Company has no history of claims, nor is it aware of circumstances that would require it to perform, under any of these arrangements and believes that the resolution of any claims that might arise in the future, either individually or in the aggregate, would not materially affect the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Accordingly, no liability has been recorded in respect to these arrangements as of November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 or May 29, 2021.
Contingencies
The Company is also involved in legal proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such proceedings and litigation currently pending will not have a material adverse effect, if any, on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
14. Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt as of November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 and May 29, 2021 consisted of the following:
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021May 29, 2021(In millions)February 26, 2022May 29, 2021
Debt securities, 4.95%, due May 20, 2030Debt securities, 4.95%, due May 20, 2030$— $49.9 Debt securities, 4.95%, due May 20, 2030$— $49.9 
Syndicated revolving line of credit, due August 2024Syndicated revolving line of credit, due August 2024— 225.0 Syndicated revolving line of credit, due August 2024— 225.0 
Syndicated revolving line of credit, due July 2026Syndicated revolving line of credit, due July 2026363.1 — Syndicated revolving line of credit, due July 2026413.0 — 
Term Loan A, 1.5625%, due July 2026400.0 — 
Term Loan B, 2.0625%, due July 2028625.0 — 
Term Loan A, 1.875%, due July 2026Term Loan A, 1.875%, due July 2026395.0 — 
Term Loan B, 2.125%, due July 2028Term Loan B, 2.125%, due July 2028623.4 — 
Supplier financing programSupplier financing program3.1 2.2 Supplier financing program2.6 2.2 
Total debtTotal debt$1,391.2 $277.1 Total debt$1,434.0 $277.1 
Less: Unamortized discount and issuance costsLess: Unamortized discount and issuance costs(21.2)— Less: Unamortized discount and issuance costs(20.3)— 
Less: Current portion of long-term debtLess: Current portion of long-term debt(29.3)(2.2)Less: Current portion of long-term debt(28.8)(2.2)
Long-term debtLong-term debt$1,340.7 $274.9 Long-term debt$1,384.9 $274.9 
As of May 29, 2021, the Company's syndicated revolving line of credit provided the Company with up to $500 million in revolving variable interest borrowing capacity and included an "accordion feature" allowing the Company to increase, at its option and subject to the approval of the participating banks, the aggregate borrowing capacity of the facility by up to $250 million. Outstanding borrowings bear interest at rates based on the prime rate, federal funds rate, LIBOR, or negotiated rates as outlined in the agreement. Interest is payable periodically throughout the period if borrowings are outstanding. The Company paid off the outstanding balance due on the syndicated revolving line of credit during the first quarter of 2022.
In connection with the acquisition of Knoll, in July, 2021, the Company entered into a credit agreement that provided for a syndicated revolving line of credit and 2 term loans. The revolving line of credit provides the Company with up to $725 million in revolving variable interest borrowing capacity that matures in July 2026, replacing the previous $500 million syndicated revolving line of credit. The term loans consist of a five-year senior secured term loan "A" facility with an aggregate principal amount of $400 million and a seven-year senior secured term loan "B" facility with an aggregate principal amount of $625 million, the proceeds of which were used to finance a portion of the cash consideration for the acquisition of Knoll, for the repayment of certain debt of Knoll, and to pay fees, costs, and expenses related thereto. Both term loans have a variable interest
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rate. The Company also repaid $64 million of private placement notes due May 20, 2030. A loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $13.4 million was recognized as part of the repayment of the private placement notes, which represented the premium on early redemption. The Company made principal payments on term loan "A" and "B" during the three months ended February 26, 2022 in the amount of $5.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively.
Available borrowings under the syndicated revolving line of credit were as follows for the periods indicated:
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(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021May 29, 2021(In millions)February 26, 2022May 29, 2021
Syndicated revolving line of credit borrowing capacitySyndicated revolving line of credit borrowing capacity$725.0 $500.0 Syndicated revolving line of credit borrowing capacity$725.0 $500.0 
Less: Borrowings under the syndicated revolving line of creditLess: Borrowings under the syndicated revolving line of credit363.1 225.0 Less: Borrowings under the syndicated revolving line of credit413.0 225.0 
Less: Outstanding letters of creditLess: Outstanding letters of credit15.4 9.8 Less: Outstanding letters of credit15.4 9.8 
Available borrowings under the syndicated revolving line of creditAvailable borrowings under the syndicated revolving line of credit$346.5 $265.2 Available borrowings under the syndicated revolving line of credit$296.6 $265.2 
Supplier Financing Program
The Company has an agreement with a third-party financial institution that allows certain participating suppliers the ability to finance payment obligations of the Company. Under this program, participating suppliers may finance payment obligations of the Company, prior to their scheduled due dates, at a discounted price to the third-party financial institution.
The Company has lengthened the payment terms for certain suppliers that have chosen to participate in the program. As a result, certain amounts due to suppliers have payment terms that are longer than standard industry practice and as such, these amounts have been excluded from the caption “Accounts payable” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the amounts have been accounted for by the Company as current debt, within the caption “Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt”.
15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table provides an analysis of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the sixnine months ended NovemberFebruary 26, 2022 and February 27, 2021 and November 28, 2020:2021:
(In millions)(In millions)Cumulative Translation AdjustmentsPension and Other Post-retirement Benefit PlansUnrealized
Gains on Available-for-sale Securities
Interest Rate Swap AgreementAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(In millions)Cumulative Translation AdjustmentsPension and Other Post-retirement Benefit PlansUnrealized
Gains on Available-for-sale Securities
Interest Rate Swap AgreementsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at May 29, 2021Balance at May 29, 2021$(3.9)$(50.4)$— $(10.8)$(65.1)Balance at May 29, 2021$(3.9)$(50.4)$— $(10.8)$(65.1)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax before reclassificationsOther comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax before reclassifications(50.1)— — 4.9 (45.2)Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax before reclassifications(46.7)— — 16.3 (30.4)
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss - Other, netReclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss - Other, net— 4.7 — (1.9)2.8 Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss - Other, net— 6.4 — (3.1)3.3 
Tax benefitTax benefit— (0.6)— — (0.6)Tax benefit— (0.8)— — (0.8)
Net reclassificationsNet reclassifications— 4.1 — (1.9)2.2 Net reclassifications— 5.6 — (3.1)2.5 
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) incomeNet current period other comprehensive (loss) income(50.1)4.1 — 3.0 (43.0)Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income(46.7)5.6 — 13.2 (27.9)
Balance at November 27, 2021$(54.0)$(46.3)$— $(7.8)$(108.1)
Balance at February 26, 2022Balance at February 26, 2022$(50.6)$(44.8)$— $2.4 $(93.0)
Balance at May 30, 2020Balance at May 30, 2020$(56.0)$(59.2)$0.1 $(18.9)$(134.0)Balance at May 30, 2020$(56.0)$(59.2)$0.1 $(18.9)$(134.0)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax before reclassifications32.3 — (0.1)3.4 35.6 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax before reclassifications42.8 — (0.1)11.1 53.8 
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss - Other, netReclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss - Other, net— 3.0 — (2.2)0.8 Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss - Other, net— 4.5 — (3.3)1.2 
Tax benefitTax benefit— (0.5)— — (0.5)Tax benefit— (0.8)— — (0.8)
Net reclassificationsNet reclassifications— 2.5 — (2.2)0.3 Net reclassifications— 3.7 — (3.3)0.4 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)32.3 2.5 (0.1)1.2 35.9 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)42.8 3.7 (0.1)7.8 54.2 
Balance at November 28, 2020$(23.7)(56.7)$— $(17.7)$(98.1)
Balance at February 27, 2021Balance at February 27, 2021$(13.2)$(55.5)$— $(11.1)$(79.8)
16. Operating Segments
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Effective as of May 30, 2021, the beginning of fiscal year 2022, the Company implemented an organizational change that resulted in a change in the reportable segments. The Company has restated historical results to reflect this change. Below is a summary of the change in reportable segments.
The activities related to the manufacture and sale of furniture products direct to consumers and to third-party retailers that previously resided within the International Contract segment moved to the Global Retail segment.
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The operations associated with the design, manufacture and sale of furniture products for work-related settings in Latin America moved from the International Contract segment to the North America Contract segment to form a new Americas Contract segment.
Operations of the DWR Contract business, a division of DWR that sells design furnishings and accessories for use in work-related settings moved into the Americas Contract segment.
The Company's reportable segments now consist of Americas Contract, International Contract, Global Retail, and Knoll. Intersegment sales are eliminated within each segment, with the exception of sales to and from the Knoll segment, which are presented as intersegment eliminations.
The Americas Contract segment includes the operations associated with the design, manufacture and sale of furniture and textile products for work-related settings, including office, healthcare, and educational environments, throughout North America and South America. The business associated with the Company's owned contract furniture dealers is also included in the Americas Contract segment. In addition to the Herman Miller brand and the DWR Contract business, this segment includes the operations associated with the design, manufacture and sale of high-craft furniture products and textiles including Geiger wood products, Maharam textiles, Herman Miller Healthcare, naughtone and Herman Miller Collection products.
The International Contract segment includes the operations associated with the design, manufacture and sale of furniture products, primarily for work-related settings in Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") and Asia-Pacific.
The Global Retail segment includes operations associated with the sale of modern design furnishings and accessories to third party retailers, as well as direct to consumer sales through eCommerce, direct-mail catalogs, DWR studios and HAY stores.
The Knoll segment includes the global operations associated with the design, manufacture, and sale of furniture products within the Knoll constellation of brands.
Intersegment sales are eliminated within each segment, with the exception of sales to and from the Knoll segment, which are presented as intersegment eliminations.
The Company also reports a “Corporate” category consisting primarily of unallocated expenses related to general corporate functions, including, but not limited to, certain legal, executive, corporate finance, information technology, administrative and acquisition-related costs. Management regularly reviews corporate costs and believes disclosing such information provides more visibility and transparency regarding how the chief operating decision maker reviews results of the Company. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those of the Company.
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The following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the respective periods indicated:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Net Sales:Net Sales:Net Sales:
Americas ContractAmericas Contract$361.5 $347.2 $686.8 $717.2 Americas Contract$365.1 $290.7 $1,052.0 $1,008.0 
International ContractInternational Contract125.1 101.5 224.1 195.5 International Contract123.4 98.0 347.4 293.5 
Global RetailGlobal Retail210.0 177.6 422.6 340.3 Global Retail212.8 201.8 635.4 542.1 
KnollKnoll336.3 — 492.7 — Knoll336.9 — 829.5 — 
Intersegment EliminationsIntersegment Eliminations(6.6)— (10.2)— Intersegment Eliminations(8.7)— (18.8)— 
TotalTotal$1,026.3 $626.3 $1,816.0 $1,253.0 Total$1,029.5 $590.5 $2,845.5 $1,843.6 
Operating Earnings (Loss):Operating Earnings (Loss):Operating Earnings (Loss):
Americas ContractAmericas Contract$6.3 $39.1 $17.1 $97.0 Americas Contract$2.7 $14.6 $18.5 $111.6 
International ContractInternational Contract15.2 12.9 26.5 29.1 International Contract12.5 11.0 40.8 40.1 
Global RetailGlobal Retail23.2 29.3 50.9 60.8 Global Retail24.0 39.9 74.2 100.7 
KnollKnoll(20.6)— (74.4)— Knoll1.5 — (72.8)— 
CorporateCorporate(20.3)(10.3)(69.1)(20.5)Corporate(14.2)(10.4)(83.2)(30.9)
TotalTotal$3.8 $71.0 $(49.0)$166.4 Total$26.5 $55.1 $(22.5)$221.5 
Many of the Company's assets, including manufacturing, office and showroom facilities, support multiple segments. For that reason, it is impractical to disclose asset information on a segment basis.
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17. Restructuring and Integration Expense
As part of restructuring and integration activities the Company has incurred expenses that qualify as exit and disposal costs under U.S. GAAP. These include severance and employee benefit costs as well as other direct separation benefit costs. Severance and employee benefit costs primarily relate to cash severance and non-cash severance, including accelerated equity award compensation expense. The Company also incurs expenses that are an integral component of, and directly attribute to, our restructuring and integration activities, which do not qualify as exit and disposal costs under U.S. GAAP. These include integration implementation costs that relate primarily to professional fees and non-cash losses incurred on debt extinguishment.
The expense associated with integration initiatives are included in Selling, generalGeneral, and administrativeAdministrative and the expense associated with restructuring activities are included in Restructuring expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Non-cash costs related to debt extinguishment in the financing of the transaction is recorded in Other expense (income), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Knoll Integration:
Following the Knoll merger the Company announced a multi-year program (the "Knoll Integration") designed to reduce costs, integrate and optimize the combined organization. The Company currently expects that the Knoll Integration will result in pre-tax costs that are expected not to exceed approximately $100 million to $120 million, comprised of the following categories:
Severance and employee benefit costs associated with plans to integrate our operating structure, resulting in workforce reductions. These costs will primarily include: severance and employee benefits (cash severance and non-cash severance, including accelerated stock-compensation award expense and other termination benefits).
Exit and disposal activities include those incurred as a direct result of integration activities, primarily including contract and lease terminations and asset impairment charges.
Other integration costs include professional fees and other incremental third-party expenses, including a loss on extinguishment of debt associated with financing of the merger.
For the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, we have incurred $95.8$101.7 million of costs related to the Knoll Integration including: $46.4$49.9 million of severance and employee benefit costs, $15.5 million of non-cash asset impairments, $13.4 million of non-cash costs related to debt-extinguishment in the financing of the transaction, and $20.5$22.9 million of other integration costs.
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The following table provides an analysis of the changes in liability balance for Knoll Integration costs that qualify as exit and disposal costs under U.S. GAAP (i.e., severance and employee benefit costs and exit and disposal activities) for the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021:February 26, 2022:
(In millions)(In millions)Severance and Employee BenefitExit and Disposal ActivitiesTotal(In millions)Severance and Employee BenefitExit and Disposal ActivitiesTotal
May 29, 2021May 29, 2021$— $— $— May 29, 2021$— $— $— 
Integration CostsIntegration Costs46.4 15.5 61.9 Integration Costs49.9 15.5 65.4 
Amounts PaidAmounts Paid(26.6)— (26.6)Amounts Paid(28.7)— (28.7)
Non-cash costsNon-cash costs(14.2)(15.5)(29.7)Non-cash costs(14.3)(15.5)(29.8)
November 27, 2021$5.6 $— $5.6 
February 26, 2022February 26, 2022$6.9 $— $6.9 
The Company's expects that a substantial portion of the liability for the Knoll Integration as of November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 to be paid in fiscal year 2022.
The following is a summary of integration expenses by segment for the periods indicated:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Americas Contract$0.5 $— $4.9 $— 
International Contract0.4  — 1.1 — 
Retail— — 0.5 — 
Knoll2.6 — 59.0 — 
Corporate2.4  — 36.2 — 
Total$5.9  $— $101.7 $— 
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(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020
Americas Contract$3.4 $— $4.4 $— 
International Contract0.6  — 0.6 — 
Retail0.5 — 0.5 — 
Knoll11.6 — 56.5 — 
Corporate8.5  — 33.8 — 
Total$24.6  $— $95.8 $— 
Restructuring Activities:
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company announced a facilities consolidation plan related to its International Contract segment. This impacted certain office and manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom and China. The plan is expected to generate cost savings of approximately $3 million. To date, the Company recognized restructuring and impairment expenses of $5.9 million, with a net credit of $1.9 million recognized in fiscal 2021 and the remainder in fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018. These expenses related to the facilities consolidation plan, comprised primarily of an asset impairment recorded against an office building in the United Kingdom that was vacated and the consolidation of the Company's manufacturing facilities in China. No future restructuring costs related to the plan are expected as the plan is substantially complete.
The office building and related assets in China were sold in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, resulting in a gain of approximately $3.4 million. The office building and related assets in the United Kingdom were sold in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, resulting in a nominal gain. Both of these gains are included within "Restructuring expense" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Americas Contract segment initiated restructuring discussions with labor unions related to its Healthcare operation in Wisconsin. To date, the Company has recorded approximately $3.1 million in pre-tax restructuring expense related to this plan, with a net credit of $0.1 million recognized in fiscal 2021 and the remainder in fiscal 2020. The plan is complete and no future costs related to this plan are expected.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company initiated a reorganization of the Global Sales and Product teams. The reorganization activities occurred primarily in the North America business with additional costs incurred internationally. To date, the Company has recorded a total of $2.6 million in pre-tax restructuring expense related to this plan. The reorganization is complete and no future costs related to this plan are expected.
The following table provides an analysis of the changes in the restructuring costs reserve for the above plans for the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021:February 26, 2022:
(In millions)Severance and Employee-RelatedExit or Disposal ActivitiesTotal
May 29, 2021$0.9 $0.6 $1.5 
Restructuring Costs— — — 
Amounts Paid(0.3)— (0.3)
November 27, 2021$0.6 $0.6 $1.2 
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(In millions)Severance and Employee-RelatedExit or Disposal ActivitiesTotal
May 29, 2021$0.9 $0.6 $1.5 
Restructuring Costs— — — 
Amounts Paid(0.5)— (0.5)
February 26, 2022$0.4 $0.6 $1.0 
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company announced a restructuring planplan (“May 2020 restructuring plan") to substantially reduce expenses in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. These activities included voluntary and involuntary reductions in its North American and International workforces. Combined, these actions resulted in the elimination of approximately 400 full-time positions throughout the Company in various businesses and functions. As the result of these actions, the Company projects an annualized expense reduction of approximately $40 million. To date, the Company incurred severance and related charges of $18.7 million with $3.4 million recognized in fiscal 2021 and the remainder in fiscal 2020. No material future restructuring costs related to the plan are expected and thethe remaining amounts will be paid in fiscal 2022.
The following table provides an analysis of the changes in the restructuring cost reserve for the May 2020 restructuring plan for the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021:
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February 26, 2022:
(In millions)Severance and Employee-Related
May 29, 2021$1.0 
Restructuring Costs— 
Amounts Paid(0.6)(0.7)
November 27, 2021February 26, 2022$0.40.3 
The following is a summary of restructuring expenses by segment for the periods indicated:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Americas ContractAmericas Contract$— $0.8 $— $2.4 Americas Contract$— $0.2 $— $2.6 
International ContractInternational Contract—  1.6 — (1.2)International Contract—  0.1 — (1.1)
Retail— — — — 
Global RetailGlobal Retail— — — — 
KnollKnoll— — — — Knoll— — — — 
TotalTotal$—  $2.4 $— $1.2 Total$—  $0.3 $— $1.5 
18. Variable Interest Entities
During the three months ended February 26, 2022,the Company entered into long-term notes receivable with certain of its third-party owned dealers that are deemed to be variable interests in variable interest entities. The carrying value of these long-term notes receivable was $1.2 million as of February 26, 2022 and represents the Company’s maximum exposure to loss. The Company is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary for any of these variable interest entities as each entity controls the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, including sales, marketing, and operations.
The Company previously held a long-term note receivable with a third-party dealer that was deemed to be a variable interest in a variable interest entity. The carrying value of this long-term note receivable was $1.2 million as of May 29, 2021 and was paid in full during the quarter ended August 28, 2021. The Company was not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity as the entity controls the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, including sales, marketing, and operations.

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Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(Dollars in millions, except share data)
The following is management's discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that affected the Company's financial condition, earnings, and cash flows during the periods included in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 29, 2021. References to “Notes” are to the footnotes included in the accompanyingNotes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Business Overview
The Company researches, designs, manufactures, sells, and distributes furnishings and accessories, for use in various environments including office, healthcare, educational, and residential settings, and provides related services that support companies all over the world. The Company's products are sold through independent contract office furniture dealers as well as the following channels: direct customer sales, independent retailers, owned retail studios and stores, direct-mail catalogs, architects and designers and the Company's eCommerce platforms, and an owned contract furniture dealer.platforms. The following is a summary of results for the three months ended November 27, 2021:February 26, 2022:
Net sales were $1,026.3$1,029.5 million and orders were $1,157.9$1,095.9 million, representing an increase of 63.9%74.3% and 83.9%93.6%, respectively, when compared to the same quarter of the prior year. The increase in net sales was driven by the consolidation of Knoll results, as well as growth across each of our segments, as compared to the same quarter of the prior year. On an organic basis, which excludes the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and foreign currency translation, net sales were $695.7$709.7 million(*) and orders were $795.7$742.9 million(*), representing an increase of 11.1%20.3%(*) and 26.4%31.5%(*) , respectively, when compared to the same quarter of the prior year.
Gross margin was 34.2%32.7% as compared to 39.0%39.1% for the same quarter of the prior year. In the current year, this included the negative impact of charges totaling $4.8$1.7 million related to the initial purchase accounting effects of the Company's acquisition of Knoll. The decrease in gross margin was also driven by the impact of rising commodity costprices, particularly steel, and other inflationary pressures, as well as risingincluding labor and freight expenses.transportation. Additionally, in the prior year, our business benefited from a relatively high mix of office seating sales as individuals purchased products for home office use during the pandemic. While we continue to realize strong demand for these products in our Retail segment, the mix of these products sold in the current quarter was not as high. This contributed to the year-over-year gross margin decline. We expect to see our second and third quarter price increases begin to flow through our fourth quarter results, which will help offset some of these inflationary pressures.
Operating expenses increased by $173.6$134.5 million or 100.2%76.5% as compared to the same quarter of the prior year. Operating expenses in the current quarter included $41.1$7.1 million(*) of transaction and integration related costs associated with the Knoll acquisition and $11.3$6.3 million(*) of charges related to the purchase accounting amortization effects of the merger. After excludingOperating expenses increased primarily due to the impact of purchase accounting amortization and the transaction and integration related costs, the additioninclusion of Knoll increasedadjusted operating expenses of $100.1 million and additional variable selling expenses as a result of increased sales in the current year. Operating expenses were reduced by $99.1 million.$2.0 million(*) of gain recorded on the divestiture of the owned dealership in Toronto, Canada during the quarter.
The integration of the Knoll acquisition continues to progress as planned. At the close of the third quarter, we had implemented $45 million in run rate savings and we remain confident in our ability to deliver $120 million in cost synergies within three years of closing.
The effective tax rate was 77.6%15.6% compared to 23.5%22.9% for the same quarter of the prior year.
Diluted lossearnings per share was $0.05,$0.16, a 105.7%77.1% decrease as compared to the prior year. Excluding transaction and integration related costs, and the amortization of purchased intangible assets and the impact of a gain on divestiture of an owned dealership, adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.51$0.28(*), a 42.7%56.9%(*) decrease as compared to prior year adjusted diluted earnings per share.
(*) Non-GAAP measurements; see accompanying reconciliations and explanations under the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
The following summary includes the Company's view of the economic environment in which it operates:
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The Company has experiencedcontinued to experience operational challenges within its production facilities and supply networks. Broad-based shortages of production labor and rising material and freight expenses negatively impacted net sales and gross margins during the quarter. We estimate these disruptions adversely impacted net sales by approximately $34 million during the quarter. The Company has implemented a range of countermeasures to combat these pressures and began to see improvement in production and shipment levels in the second half of the quarter.
The Company's financial performance is sensitive to changes in certain input costs, including steel and steel component parts. The market price of steel in the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022 was higher than the same period of the prior year and negatively impacted consolidated results on a year-over-year basis. The price of steel is expected to continue to unfavorably impact consolidated gross margin in fiscal 2022.has decreased over the past six months with the current price still above the prior year cost. Ongoing cost reduction initiatives and price increases implemented in the first and secondthree quarters of fiscal 2022 are expectedhave begun to help offset these pressures. The impact of recent price increases is expected to continue to offset these inflationary pressures over time.in future quarters.
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Following industry-wide declines in order volume within the North America contract furniture industry, we have hadexperienced a rebound in activity in the first twothree quarters of the current fiscal year driven by the implementation of initial return-to-office plans for many businesses. In addition, demand levels in the contract business outside North America continued to improve in the quarter relative to prior year levels.
Overall demand levels within the Company's Global Retail business segment showed continued strength in the first twothree quarters of this fiscal year.
The remaining sections within Item 2 include additional analysis of the three and sixnine months ended November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, including discussion of significant variances compared to the prior year periods.
COVID-19 Update
The Company continues to respond to the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Workplace restrictions are regionally applied based on the recommendations of local government and health authorities. Demand for certain of the Company's products and services, particularly in the Contract channel of the business, has been negatively impacted. In addition, the Company's ability to timely fulfill orders across all channels continues to be challenged by supply chain constraints. We believe the investments we’ve made in people, technology, and products have positioned us well to capitalize on emerging opportunities as our customers' needs have changed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This has allowed our Retail business to take advantage of the unanticipated emerging work-from-home trendcompanies moving towards hybrid working arrangements as well as "home is my castle" trends as consumers are focusing on and upgrading their broader home environments. Despite this, the duration of the pandemic, supply chain constraints, future demand for our products, and related impacts remain difficult to estimate.
Employee Safety and Health
The health and well-being of our employees remains top of mind. We continue to take a regional approach to restrictions based on active COVID-19 case levels and recommendations from local health authorities. Contact tracing is active in all regions to help track and control the spread of the virus. We also continue toWhere needed, we employ a variety of other safety measures including domestic and international travel restrictions, extensive cleaning protocols, temperature and health screenings, personal protective equipment, and visitor safety guidelines.guidelines that align with current recommendations. We continue to encourage vaccinations with our employees.
Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
On September 9, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (Order). The Order directs executive departments and agencies to contractually obligate federal contractors and their subcontractors to comply with certain workplace safety standards concerning COVID-19. To implement the Order, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) issued its COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for federal contractors on September 24, 2021. Through a series of subsequent orders and memoranda, the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council and other federal agencies published their own instructions for implementation of the Order by federal contractors and their subcontractors. The Order and subsequent guidance by the federal government are facing legal challenges in federal courts.
MillerKnoll is a party to numerous federal government contracts. We are actively monitoring instructions and guidance issued by the federal government regarding implementation of the Order as well as the impact of any pending legal challenges on our obligations under the mandate.
Customer Focus
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We remain uniquely positioned to serve our customers through multiple channels with the mosta comprehensive portfolio of products in the industry. As our customers develop their post-pandemic work plans, there is a notable shift to work being done from a number of places,places. We are an advocate that work happens everywhere. The office is not going away; rather, it is a re-imagined purposeful space. We are taking a human-centered, people first approach to space. We are uniquely equipped with the office as a destination – a place where employees wantexpertise to be rather than are required to be.help customers build healthy and inspirational spaces in their offices and home. We are readycommitted to capture the many opportunities caused by this shift as our commercial customers rethink their real estate portfolios, redesign their workplaces,inclusive design and seek to provide healthy and productive home work environments.believe that a hybrid environment can deliver inclusive, flexible experiences.
Our focus and digital investments in theour retail spacebusiness continue to pay off as we meet customers where they are looking to do business with us. We have begun to offer products from MillerKnoll brands across websites. Investments in our retail operations and systems are making it easier for customers to do business with us, we are introducing new and enhanced eCommerce sites globally, and social media and email marketing continue to drive conversion.
We also are continuing to invest in brick-and-mortar retail spaces that allow our customers to experience our products firsthand. HAY’s EuropeanOur global fleet of stores, Knollstudios, and showrooms and DWR studios continuecontinues to reflect positive momentum. Our Herman Miller
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seating stores continuebe a strong customer acquisition tool, bringing new customers to exceed our initial revenue and operating profit expectations as we seek to educate customers aboutbrands around the health benefits of ergonomic seating.world.
Manufacturing and Retail Operations
Current labor and supply chain constraints have put pressure on the ability of our manufacturing operations to increase capacity as order volume has increased. We expect these constraints to ease over time;increased; however, we will likely face similar capacity challenges throughoutare making strong progress towards returning to previous lead times and reliability across the balanceAmericas.
In connection with the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. government has imposed enhanced export controls on certain products and sanctions on certain industry sectors and parties in Russia. Further escalation of this fiscal year.geopolitical tensions could have a broader impact that expands into other markets where we do business, which could adversely affect our supply chain.
Manufacturing facilitiesFollowing new guidance from the CDC, our Americas-based operations recently lifted all COVID-19 restrictions due to low community levels of spread. We are carefully monitoring and retail operations continueadapting to operate with enhanced safety precautions. All facilities operate within the context of local guidance from government and health authorities in other regions around the world and we will continue to adjust to ensure we are acting in accordance with these guidelines.adapt as conditions evolve.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This report contains non-GAAP financial measures that are not in accordance with, nor an alternative to, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and may be different from non-GAAP measures presented by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures are not measurements of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to the related GAAP measurement. These non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of non-GAAP measures should not be construed as an indication that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or infrequent items. We compensate for these limitations by providing equal prominence of our GAAP results. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included within this report. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures are useful for investors as they provide financial information on a more comparative basis for the periods presented.
The non-GAAP financial measures referenced within this presentation include: Adjusted Earnings per Share and Organic Sales Growth (Decline).
Adjusted Earnings per Share represents reported diluted earnings per share excluding the impact from adjustments related to acquisition and integration charges, amortization of purchased intangibles, debt restructuring charges, restructuring expenses and other special charges or gains, including related taxes. These adjustments are described further below.
Organic Sales Growth (Decline) represents the change in sales and orders, excluding currency translation effects and the impact of acquisitions.acquisitions and divestitures.
Acquisition and Integration Charges: Costs related directly to the Knoll acquisition including legal, accounting, and other professional fees as well as integration-related costs. Integration-related costs include severance, accelerated stock-based compensation expenses, asset impairment charges and other cost reduction efforts or reorganization initiatives.
Amortization of Purchased Intangibles: Includes expenses associated with the fair value adjustment to inventory and amortization of acquisition related intangibles acquired as part of the Knoll acquisition. The revenue generated by the associated intangible assets has not been excluded from the related non-GAAP financial measure. We exclude the impact of the
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amortization of purchased intangibles, including the fair value adjustment to inventory, as such non-cash amounts were significantly impacted by the size of the Knoll acquisition. Furthermore, we believe that this adjustment enables better comparison of our results as Amortization of Purchased Intangibles will not recur in future periods once such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Any future acquisitions may result in the amortization of additional intangible assets. Although we exclude the Amortization of Purchased Intangibles in these non-GAAP measures, we believe that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of purchase accounting and contribute to revenue generation.
Debt Restructuring Charges: Includes expenses associated with the restructuring of debt as part of financing the Knoll acquisition. We excluded these items from our non-GAAP measures because they relate to a specific transaction and are not reflective of our ongoing financial performance.
Gain on Sale of Dealer: Includes the gain recorded on the divestiture of an owned dealership.
Legal settlement Gain: Includes the gain recorded on the settlement of a legal matter in the prior year.
Restructuring expenses: IncludeIncludes actions involving facilities consolidation and optimization, targeted workforce reductions, and costs associated with an early retirement program.
Special charges: IncludeIncludes certain costs arising as a direct result of COVID-19.our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, incurred in the prior year.
Tax Related Items: We excluded the income tax benefit/provision effect of the tax related items from our non-GAAP measures because they are not associated with the tax expense on our ongoing operating results.
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The following tables reconcile net sales to organic net sales for the periods ended as indicated below:
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
November 27, 2021February 26, 2022
AmericasInternationalRetailKnollIntersegment EliminationTotalAmericasInternationalRetailKnollIntersegment EliminationTotal
Net Sales, as reportedNet Sales, as reported$361.5 $125.1 $210.0 $336.3 $(6.6)$1,026.3 Net Sales, as reported$365.1 $123.4 $212.8 $336.9 $(8.7)$1,029.5 
% change from PY% change from PY4.1 %23.3 %18.2 %N/A63.9 %% change from PY25.6 %25.9 %5.5 %N/A74.3 %
AdjustmentsAdjustmentsAdjustments
AcquisitionsAcquisitions— — — (336.3)6.6(329.7)Acquisitions— — — (336.9)8.7(328.2)
Currency Translation Effects (1)Currency Translation Effects (1)(0.9)(0.1)0.1 — — (0.9)Currency Translation Effects (1)0.3 4.1 4.0 — — 8.4 
Net Sales, organicNet Sales, organic$360.6 $125.0 $210.1 $— $— $695.7 Net Sales, organic$365.4 $127.5 $216.8 $— $— $709.7 
% change from PY% change from PY3.9 %23.2 %18.3 %N/A11.1 %% change from PY25.9 %30.1 %7.4 %N/A20.3 %
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
November 28, 2020February 27, 2021
AmericasInternationalRetailKnollIntersegment EliminationTotalAmericasInternationalRetailKnollIntersegment EliminationTotal
Net Sales, as reportedNet Sales, as reported$347.2 $101.5 $177.6 $— $— $626.3 Net Sales, as reported$290.7 $98.0 $201.8 $— $— $590.5 
AdjustmentsAdjustments
Dealer DivestituresDealer Divestitures(0.4)— — — — (0.4)
Net Sales, organicNet Sales, organic$290.3 $98.0 $201.8 $— $— $590.1 
(1) Currency translation effects represent the estimated net impact of translating current period sales and orders using the average exchange rates applicable to the comparable prior year period(1) Currency translation effects represent the estimated net impact of translating current period sales and orders using the average exchange rates applicable to the comparable prior year period(1) Currency translation effects represent the estimated net impact of translating current period sales and orders using the average exchange rates applicable to the comparable prior year period
Six Months EndedNine Months Ended
November 27, 2021February 26, 2022
AmericasInternationalRetailKnollIntersegment EliminationTotalAmericasInternationalRetailKnollIntersegment EliminationTotal
Net Sales, as reportedNet Sales, as reported$686.8 $224.1 $422.6 $492.7 $(10.2)$1,816.0 Net Sales, as reported$1,052.0 $347.4 $635.4 $829.5 $(18.8)$2,845.5 
% change from PY% change from PY(4.3)%14.6 %24.2 %N/A44.9 %% change from PY4.4 %18.4 %17.2 %N/A54.3 %
AdjustmentsAdjustmentsAdjustments
AcquisitionsAcquisitions— — — (492.7)10.2(482.5)Acquisitions— — — (829.5)18.8(810.7)
Currency Translation Effects (1)Currency Translation Effects (1)(1.7)(4.8)(1.7)— — (8.2)Currency Translation Effects (1)(1.4)(0.7)2.3 — — 0.2 
Net Sales, organicNet Sales, organic$685.1 $219.3 $420.9 $— $— $1,325.3 Net Sales, organic$1,050.6 $346.7 $637.7 $— $— $2,035.0 
% change from PY% change from PY(4.5)%12.2 %23.7 %N/A5.8 %% change from PY4.3 %18.1 %17.6 %N/A10.4 %
Six Months EndedNine Months Ended
November 28, 2020February 27, 2021
AmericasInternationalRetailKnollIntersegment EliminationTotalAmericasInternationalRetailKnollIntersegment EliminationTotal
Net Sales, as reportedNet Sales, as reported$717.2 $195.5 $340.3 $— $— $1,253.0 Net Sales, as reported$1,008.0 $293.5 $542.1 $— $— $1,843.6 
AdjustmentsAdjustments
Dealer DivestituresDealer Divestitures(0.4)— — — — (0.4)
Net Sales, organicNet Sales, organic$1,007.6 $293.5 $542.1 $— $— $1,843.2 
(1) Currency translation effects represent the estimated net impact of translating current period sales and orders using the average exchange rates applicable to the comparable prior year period(1) Currency translation effects represent the estimated net impact of translating current period sales and orders using the average exchange rates applicable to the comparable prior year period(1) Currency translation effects represent the estimated net impact of translating current period sales and orders using the average exchange rates applicable to the comparable prior year period
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The following table reconciles earnings per share - diluted to adjusted earnings per share - diluted for the three and sixnine months ended:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
(Loss) Earnings per Share - Diluted$(0.05)$0.87 $(0.92)$2.10 
Earnings (Loss) per Share - DilutedEarnings (Loss) per Share - Diluted$0.16 $0.70 $(0.72)$2.80 
Non-comparable items:Non-comparable items:Non-comparable items:
Less: Gain on legal settlement, after taxLess: Gain on legal settlement, after tax— (0.05)— (0.05)
Less: Gain on sale of dealerLess: Gain on sale of dealer(0.02)— (0.02)— 
Add: Special charges, after taxAdd: Special charges, after tax— — — 0.01 Add: Special charges, after tax— — — 0.01 
Add: Amortization of purchased intangibles, after taxAdd: Amortization of purchased intangibles, after tax0.16 — 0.52 — Add: Amortization of purchased intangibles, after tax0.08 — 0.59 — 
Add: Acquisition and integration charges, after taxAdd: Acquisition and integration charges, after tax0.40 — 1.26 — Add: Acquisition and integration charges, after tax0.06 — 1.29 — 
Add: Debt extinguishment, after taxAdd: Debt extinguishment, after tax— — 0.14 — Add: Debt extinguishment, after tax— — 0.14 — 
Add: Restructuring expenses, after taxAdd: Restructuring expenses, after tax— 0.02 — 0.02 Add: Restructuring expenses, after tax— — — 0.02 
Adjusted Earnings per Share - DilutedAdjusted Earnings per Share - Diluted$0.51 $0.89 $1.00 $2.13 Adjusted Earnings per Share - Diluted$0.28 $0.65 $1.28 $2.78 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (used for Calculating Adjusted Earnings per Share) – DilutedWeighted Average Shares Outstanding (used for Calculating Adjusted Earnings per Share) – Diluted75,304,752 59,267,398 70,803,483 59,043,928 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (used for Calculating Adjusted Earnings per Share) – Diluted76,511,434 59,602,638 72,356,143 59,212,447 
Note: The adjustments above are net of tax. For the three and six months ended November 27, 2021, the tax impact of the adjustments were $0.20 and $0.51. For the three and six months ended November 28, 2020, the tax impact of the adjustments was immaterial.
Note: The adjustments above are net of tax. For the three and nine months ended February 26, 2022, the tax impact of the adjustments were $0.06 and $0.55. For the three and nine months ended February 27, 2021, the tax impact of the adjustments was immaterial.Note: The adjustments above are net of tax. For the three and nine months ended February 26, 2022, the tax impact of the adjustments were $0.06 and $0.55. For the three and nine months ended February 27, 2021, the tax impact of the adjustments was immaterial.
Analysis of Results for Three and SixNine Months
The following table presents certain key highlights from the results of operations for the three and sixnine months ended:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In millions, except share data)(In millions, except share data)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020% ChangeNovember 27, 2021November 28, 2020% Change(In millions, except share data)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021% ChangeFebruary 26, 2022February 27, 2021% Change
Net salesNet sales$1,026.3 $626.3 63.9 %$1,816.0 $1,253.0 44.9 %Net sales$1,029.5 $590.5 74.3 %$2,845.5 $1,843.6 54.3 %
Cost of salesCost of sales675.7 382.1 76.8 %1,187.9 758.8 56.5 %Cost of sales692.7 359.6 92.6 %1,880.6 1,118.4 68.2 %
Gross marginGross margin350.6 244.2 43.6 %628.1 494.2 27.1 %Gross margin336.8 230.9 45.9 %964.9 725.2 33.1 %
Operating expensesOperating expenses346.8 173.2 100.2 %677.1 327.8 106.6 %Operating expenses310.3 175.8 76.5 %987.4 503.7 96.0 %
Operating earnings (loss)Operating earnings (loss)3.8 71.0 (94.6)%(49.0)166.4 (129.4)%Operating earnings (loss)26.5 55.1 (51.9)%(22.5)221.5 (110.2)%
Other expenses, netOther expenses, net8.2 2.2 272.7 %26.1 3.7 605.4 %Other expenses, net9.4 (1.5)726.7 %35.6 2.2 1,518.2 %
(Loss) Earnings before income taxes and equity income(4.4)68.8 (106.4)%(75.1)162.7 (146.2)%
Earnings (Loss) before income taxes and equity incomeEarnings (Loss) before income taxes and equity income17.1 56.6 (69.8)%(58.1)219.3 (126.5)%
Income tax (benefit) expenseIncome tax (benefit) expense(3.4)16.2 (121.0)%(14.1)36.9 (138.2)%Income tax (benefit) expense2.7 13.0 (79.2)%(11.5)49.9 (123.0)%
Equity (loss) income from nonconsolidated affiliates, net of taxEquity (loss) income from nonconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.1)0.2 (150.0)%— 0.4 (100.0)%Equity (loss) income from nonconsolidated affiliates, net of tax— (0.3)100.0 %— 0.1 (100.0)%
Net (loss) earnings(1.1)52.8 (102.1)%(61.0)126.2 (148.3)%
Net earnings (loss)Net earnings (loss)14.4 43.3 (66.7)%(46.6)169.5 (127.5)%
Net earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interestsNet earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests2.3 1.5 n/a3.9 2.0 n/aNet earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests1.8 1.8 N/A5.7 3.8 N/A
Net (loss) earnings attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.$(3.4)$51.3 (106.6)%$(64.9)$124.2 (152.3)%
(Loss) Earnings per share — diluted$(0.05)$0.87 (105.7)%$(0.92)$2.10 (143.8)%
Net earnings (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.Net earnings (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.$12.6 $41.5 (69.6)%$(52.3)$165.7 (131.6)%
Earnings (Loss) per share — dilutedEarnings (Loss) per share — diluted$0.16 $0.70 (77.1)%$(0.72)$2.80 (125.7)%
OrdersOrders$1,157.9 $629.7 83.9 %$2,074.4 $1,185.7 75.0 %Orders$1,095.9 $566.1 93.6 %$3,170.2 $1,751.9 81.0 %
BacklogBacklog$967.3 $403.4 139.8 %Backlog$1,020.6 $379.0 169.3 %
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The following table presents select components of the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income as a percentage of net sales, for the three and sixnine months ended:
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
November 27, 2021November 28, 2020November 27, 2021November 28, 2020February 26, 2022February 27, 2021February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Net salesNet sales100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %Net sales100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Cost of salesCost of sales65.8 61.0 65.4 60.6 Cost of sales67.3 60.9 66.1 60.7 
Gross marginGross margin34.2 39.0 34.6 39.4 Gross margin32.7 39.1 33.9 39.3 
Operating expensesOperating expenses33.8 27.7 37.3 26.2 Operating expenses30.1 29.8 34.7 27.3 
Operating earnings (loss)Operating earnings (loss)0.4 11.3 (2.7)13.3 Operating earnings (loss)2.6 9.3 (0.8)12.0 
Other expenses, netOther expenses, net0.8 0.4 1.4 0.3 Other expenses, net0.9 (0.3)1.3 0.1 
(Loss) earnings before income taxes and equity income(0.4)11.0 (4.1)13.0 
Income tax (benefit) expense(0.3)2.6 (0.8)2.9 
Net (loss) earnings(0.1)8.4 (3.4)10.1 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity incomeEarnings (loss) before income taxes and equity income1.7 9.6 (2.0)11.9 
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)0.3 2.2 (0.4)2.7 
Equity (loss) from nonconsolidated affiliates, net of taxEquity (loss) from nonconsolidated affiliates, net of tax— (0.1)— — 
Net earnings (loss)Net earnings (loss)1.4 7.3 (1.6)9.2 
Net earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interestsNet earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 Net earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2 
Net (loss) earnings attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.(0.3)8.2 (3.6)9.9 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.Net earnings (loss) attributable to MillerKnoll, Inc.1.2 7.0 (1.8)9.0 

Net Sales
The following charts present graphically the primary drivers of the year-over-year change in net sales for the three and sixnine months ended November 27, 2021.February 26, 2022. The amounts presented in the graphs are expressed in millions and have been rounded.
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Net sales increased $400$439 million or 63.9%74.3% in the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2021. The following items contributed to the change:
Increase of $330$328.2 million due to the acquisition of Knoll.
Incremental list price increases, net of price discounting, of approximately $16 million.
Foreign currency translation had a negative impact on net sales of approximately $8 million.
Increased sales volumes within the Global Retail, International Contract, and Americas Contract segmentsegments contributed to sales growth in the quarter. The Global Retail segment saw continuedWe believe that sales growth from investments made to strengthen our operational foundation and drive new customer acquisition. Thein the International and Americas contractContract segments' growth was driven by increased demand as customers accelerate return to workplace plans.
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driven by the implementation of customers return to office plans and investments in their workspaces. Growth within the Global Retail segment was driven by actions taken to increase sales channels, brands, price points and overall assortment available to customers.
Each areaSales growth within each of the businesssegments experienced sales pressure during the quarterconstraints from the impact of global supply chain and internal manufacturing capacity disruptionlabor supply disruptions in the quarter, whichquarter. These disruptions are estimated to have adversely impacted net sales by approximately $34 million during the ability to ship orders.quarter.
Net sales increased $563.0$1,001.9 million or 45%54.3% in the first sixnine months of fiscal 2022 compared to the first sixnine months of fiscal 2021. The following items led to the change:
Increase of $483$810.7 million due to the acquisition of Knoll.
Incremental list price increases, net of price discounting, of approximately $20 million.
Increased sales volume within the Global Retail segment of approximately $75 million.$85 million, driven by investments made to strengthen operational foundations, efforts to drive new customer acquisition, and actions to increase sales channels, brands, price points, and overall assortment available for customers.
Increased sales volume within the International Contract segment of approximately $31$57 million, which was driven by demand growth within each of the geographiesfrom both local customers and brands.global corporate accounts.
DecreasedIncreased sales volume within the Americas Contract ("Americas") segment of approximately $38$29 million, primarily duedriven by continued improvement in the demand environment as organizations accelerated their return to supply chain and manufacturing disruptions, which impacted the ability to ship orders.

workplace.
Gross Margin
Gross margin was 34.2%32.7% in the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022 as compared to 39.0%39.1% in the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2021. The following factors summarize the major drivers of the year-over-year change in gross margin percentage:
Cost pressures from commodities, freight, and product distribution costs had a negative impact on gross margin of approximately 330390 basis points.
Increased labor costs, including the impact of benefits reinstated at the end of the last fiscal year, had a negative impact on margin of approximately 70 basis points.
Amortization of purchased intangibles related to the Knoll acquisition had a negative impact on gross margin of approximately 5020 basis points.
Unfavorable channel and product mix contributed to the remaining decrease in gross marginmargin. In the prior year, our business benefited from a relatively high mix of office seating sales as individuals purchased products for home office use during the pandemic. While we continue to realize strong demand for these products in our Retail segment, the mix of these products sold in the current quarter was not as high as in the comparable period.
Price increases helped offset some of these pressures by an estimated 90 basis points.
Gross margin was 34.6%33.9% for the six month periodnine months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 as compared to 39.4%39.3% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The following factors summarize the major drivers of the year-over-year change in gross margin percentage:
Cost pressures from commodities, freight, and product distribution costs had a negative impact on gross margin of approximately 310340 basis points.
Increased labor costs, including the impact of benefits reinstated at the end of the last fiscal year, had a negative impact on margin of approximately 80 basis points.
Amortization of purchased intangibles related to the Knoll acquisition has a negative impact on gross margin of approximately 6050 basis points.
Price increases helped offset some of these pressures by approximately 70 basis points.
Unfavorable channel and product mix contributed to the remaining decrease in gross marginmargin. In the prior year, our business benefited from a relatively high mix of office seating sales as individuals purchased products for home office use during the pandemic. While we continue to realize strong demand for these products in our Retail segment, the mix of these products sold in the current quarter was not as high as in the comparable period.
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Operating Expenses
The following charts present graphically the primary drivers of the year-over-year change in operating expenses for the three and sixnine months ended November 27, 2021.February 26, 2022. The amounts presented in the graphs are expressed in millions and have been rounded.
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Operating expenses increased by $173.6$134.5 million or 100.2%76.5% in the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the prior year period. The following factors contributed to the change:
The acquisition of Knoll in the first quarter had the following impact on Operating Expenses as compared to the prior year.
$417 million of acquisition and integration charges, which include severance and related expenses for employee separations, asset impairment charges and professional fees, and other incremental third-party expenses directly related to the transaction and subsequent integration.
$116 million of expenses related to the amortization of purchased intangibles from the Knoll acquisitionacquisition.
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Knoll operating expenses in the quarter, excluding integration related costs incurred by Knoll and amortization of purchased intangibles, contributed $99$100 million to the increase as compared to the same quarter in the prior yearyear.
Increased marketing and selling costs of approximately $9 million, driven primarily from the Global Retail and Americas segments.
Compensation and benefit costs increased approximately $9$6 million as compared to the same period in the prior year due to the return of certain employee benefits that were temporarily suspended during the first quarter of the prior year to mitigate the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Increased marketing and selling costsThe increases noted above are partially offset by the realization of approximately $8 million, driven by bothsynergies associated with the Global Retail and Americas segments.integration of the Knoll acquisition.
Operating expenses increased by $349.3$483.7 million or 106.6%96.0% in the first sixnine months of fiscal 2022 compared to the prior year period. The following factors contributed to the change:
The acquisition of Knoll during the quarter had the following impact on Operating Expenses as compared to the prior year.
$109117 million of acquisition and integration related charges, which include severance and related charges for employee separations, asset impairment charges and professional fees, and other incremental third-party expenses directly related to the transaction and subsequent integration.
$3844 million of expenses related to the amortization of purchased intangibles from the Knoll acquisitionacquisition.
Knoll operating expenses in the quarter, excluding integration related costs incurred by Knoll and amortization of purchased intangibles, contributed $148$248 million to the increase as compared to the same quarter in the prior yearyear.
Compensation and benefit costs increased approximately $16$17 million as compared to the same period in the prior year due to the return of certain employee benefits that were temporarily suspended during the first quarterportions of the prior year to mitigate the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Increased marketing and selling costs of approximately $14$23 million, driven by both the Global Retail and Americas segments.
Increased spending in technology and digital tools across the segments, representing an increase of $12 million.
An increase of $10 million related to the expansion of physical store locations within the Global Retail segment.
The increases noted above are partially offset by the realization of synergies associated with the integration of the Knoll acquisition.
Other Income/Expense
During the three months ended November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, net other expense was $8.2$9.4 million, representing an unfavorable changeincrease of $6.0$10.9 million compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in expense as compared to the prior year was driven by increased interest expense of $5.7$6.6 million, related to higher levels of debt required to finance the acquisition of Knoll. A pre-tax gain of $4.3 million related to a legal settlement that was included in the three month period ended February 27, 2021, also contributed to the increase as compared to the prior year.
During the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, net other income/expense was $26.1$35.6 million, representing an unfavorable changeincrease of $22.4$33.4 million compared to the same period in the prior year. Other income/expense in the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 included a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $13.4 million, which represented the premium on early redemption as well as an increase in interest expense of $7.6$14.2 million, related to higher levels of debt required to finance the acquisition of Knoll, allKnoll. The nine months ended February 27, 2021 included a pre-tax gain of which$4.3 million related to a legal settlement. All of these items contributed to the increased expense as compared to the same period in the prior year.
Income Taxes
See Note 11 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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Operating Segment Results
The business is comprised of various operating segments as defined by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. These operating segments are determined on the basis of how the Company internally reports and evaluates financial information used to make operating decisions. The segments identified by the Company are Americas Contract, International Contract, Global Retail, and Knoll. Unallocated expenses are reported within the Corporate category. For descriptions of each segment, refer to Note 16 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The charts below present the relative mix of Net salesSales and Operating earningsEarnings across each of the Company's segments during the three and sixnine month periods ended November 27, 2021.February 26, 2022. This is followed by a discussion of the Company's results, by reportable segment. The amounts presented in the charts are in millions and have been rounded.
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Americas Contract ("Americas")
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020ChangeNovember 27, 2021November 28, 2020Change(Dollars in millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021ChangeFebruary 26, 2022February 27, 2021Change
Net salesNet sales$361.5 $347.2 $14.3 $686.8 $717.2 $(30.4)Net sales$365.1 $290.7 $74.4 $1,052.0 $1,008.0 $44.0 
Gross marginGross margin101.2 123.6 (22.4)201.3 262.6 (61.3)Gross margin96.2 99.6 (3.4)296.4 362.3 (65.9)
Gross margin %Gross margin %28.0 %35.6 %(7.6)%29.3 %36.6 %(7.3)%Gross margin %26.3 %34.3 %(8.0)%28.2 %35.9 %(7.7)%
Operating earningsOperating earnings6.3 39.1 (32.8)17.1 97.0 (79.9)Operating earnings2.7 14.6 (11.9)18.5 111.6 (93.1)
Operating earnings %Operating earnings %1.7 %11.3 %(9.6)%2.5 %13.5 %(11.0)%Operating earnings %0.7 %5.0 %(4.3)%1.8 %11.1 %(9.3)%
For the three month comparative period, net sales increased $14.3$74.4 million, or 3.9%25.9%(*) on an organic basis, over the prior year period due to:
Increased sales volumes within the segment of approximately $8$67 million, due primarily to increased demand as customers implementcontinued implementation of return to workplace plans after reduced order volume during the COVID-19 pandemic and
The favorable impact of price increases, net of incremental discounting of $6 million and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation which increased sales by approximately $1$8 million; partially offset by
The unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation which decreased sales by approximately $0.5 million and the impact of supply chain and internal manufacturing capacity disruption in the quarter, which impacted the ability to ship orders in the quarter. These disruptions are estimated to have impacted net sales for the Americas Contract segment by $20 million in the quarter.
For the sixnine month comparative period, net sales decreased $30.4increased $44.0 million, or 4.5%4.3%(*) on an organic basis, over the prior year period due to:
DecreasedIncreased sales volumes within the segment of approximately $37.5$29 million, due primarily to the continued impact ofincreased demand as customers implemented return to workplace plans after reduced order volume during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as supply chain and internal manufacturing capacity disruption, which impacted the ability to ship orders; partially offset byand;
The favorable impact of price increases, net of incremental discounting of $5approximately $13 million and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation which increased sales by approximately $2$1.5 million.
For the three month comparative period, operating earnings decreased $32.8$11.9 million, or 83.9%81.5%, over the prior year period due to:
Decreased gross margin of $22.4$3.4 million due to a decrease in gross margin percentage of 760800 basis points.points, offset in part by increased sales volumes. The decrease in gross margin percentage was due primarily to the impact of higher commodity, labor, freight, and product distribution costs; and
Increased operating expenses of $10.4$8.5 million driven primarily by Knoll integrationan increase in marketing and selling related severance chargesexpenses of approximately $4$3 million, increased marketingincreases in compensation and sellingbenefits related expenses of approximately $2 million, and increased expense from digital and technology programs of $2approximately $3 million.
For the sixnine month comparative period, operating earnings decreased $79.9$93.1 million, or 82.4%83.4%, over the prior year period due to:
Decreased gross margin of $61.3$65.9 million due to decreased sales volumes and decreaseda decrease in gross margin percentage of 730770 basis points.points, offset in part by increased sales volumes. The decrease in gross margin percentage was due primarily to the impact of higher commodity, labor, freight, and product distribution costs; and
Increased operating expenses of $18.6$27.2 million driven primarily by $4$5 million of integration related severance expenses related to the Knoll acquisition, increased marketing and selling expenses of approximately $8 million, increased product development expenses of approximately $5 million, increased compensation and benefit expenses of $5$4 million, and increased product development expense from digital and technology programs of $4approximately $6 million.
(*) Non-GAAP measurements; see accompanying reconciliations and explanations under the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
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International Contract ("International")
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020ChangeNovember 27, 2021November 28, 2020Change(Dollars in millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021ChangeFebruary 26, 2022February 27, 2021Change
Net salesNet sales$125.1 $101.5 $23.6 $224.1 $195.5 $28.6 Net sales$123.4 $98.0 $25.4 $347.4 $293.5 $53.9 
Gross marginGross margin40.5 35.2 5.3 74.2 68.5 5.7 Gross margin38.1 33.6 4.5 114.1 102.1 12.0 
Gross margin %Gross margin %32.4 %34.7 %(2.3)%33.1 %35.0 %(1.9)%Gross margin %30.9 %34.3 %(3.4)%32.8 %34.8 %(1.9)%
Operating earningsOperating earnings15.2 12.9 2.3 26.5 29.1 (2.6)Operating earnings12.5 11.0 1.5 40.8 40.1 0.7 
Operating earnings %Operating earnings %12.2 %12.7 %(0.5)%11.8 %14.9 %(3.1)%Operating earnings %10.1 %11.2 %(1.1)%11.7 %13.7 %(2.0)%
For the three month comparative period, net sales increased $23.6$25.4 million, or 23.2%30.1%(*) on an organic basis, over the prior year period due to:
Increased sales volume of approximately $27 million, driven by growth across all geographies and brands within the segment;segment and net price increases, net of incremental discounting of $3 million; partially offset by
Price increases, netThe unfavorable impact of incremental discounting,foreign currency translation which reduceddecreased sales by $3approximately $4 million. The impact of discounting was driven by larger average project sizes across the business this quarter, as well as increased sales volume, as a percentage of total mix, from geographies with generally higher discounting..
For the sixnine month comparative period, net sales increased $28.6$53.9 million, or decreased 12.2%18.1%(*) on an organic basis, over the prior year period due to:
Increased sales volume of approximately $31$57 million, driven by growth across all geographies within the segment;segment and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation which increased sales by approximately $1 million; partially offset by
Price increases, net of incremental discounting, which reduced sales by $6$4 million. The impact of discounting was driven by larger than average project sizes across the business, this quarter, as well as increased sales volume, as a percentage of total mix, from geographies with generally higher discounting.
For the three month comparative period, operating earnings increased $2.3$1.5 million, or 17.8%13.6%, over the prior year period due to:
Increased gross margin of $5.3$4.5 million due to the increase in sales explained above, offset in part by decreased gross margin percentage of 230340 basis points due primarily to unfavorable changes in channel and product mix as well as increased material, freight and distribution costs;costs, unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation, and the impact of unfavorable product mix; offset by
Increased operating expenses of approximately $3.0 million driven primarily by increased compensationmarketing and benefit costs as well as increased costs associated with product development, technology and digitalselling related activities.expenses.
For the sixnine month comparative period, operating earnings decreased $2.6increased $0.7 million, or 8.9%1.7%, over the prior year period due to:
Increased gross margin of $5.7$12.0 million due to the increase in sales explained above, offset in part by decreased gross margin percentage of 190 basis points due primarily to unfavorable changes in channel and product mix as well as increased freight and distribution costs; offset by
Increased operating expenses of approximately $8.3$11.3 million driven primarily by increased compensation and benefit costs as well as increased costs associated with product development, technology and digital related activities.
(*) Non-GAAP measurements; see accompanying reconciliations and explanations under the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
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Global Retail
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020ChangeNovember 27, 2021November 28, 2020Change(Dollars in millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021ChangeFebruary 26, 2022February 27, 2021Change
Net salesNet sales$210.0 $177.6 $32.4 $422.6 $340.3 $82.3 Net sales$212.8 $201.8 $11.0 $635.4 $542.1 $93.3 
Gross marginGross margin92.1 85.4 6.7 184.7 163.1 21.6 Gross margin91.9 97.7 (5.8)276.0 260.8 15.2 
Gross margin %Gross margin %43.9 %48.1 %(4.2)%43.7 %47.9 %(4.2)%Gross margin %43.2 %48.4 %(5.2)%43.4 %48.1 %(4.7)%
Operating earningsOperating earnings23.2 29.3 (6.1)50.9 60.8 (9.9)Operating earnings24.0 39.9 (15.9)74.2 100.7 (26.5)
Operating earnings %Operating earnings %11.0 %16.5 %(5.5)%12.0 %17.9 %(5.9)%Operating earnings %11.3 %19.8 %(8.5)%11.7 %18.6 %(6.9)%
For the three month comparative period, net sales increased $32.4$11.0 million, or 18.3%7.4%(*) on an organic basis, over the prior year period due to:
Increased sales volumes of approximately $30$9 million which were driven primarily by increased demand within the DWR, International, and Global HayHAY businesses; and
Incremental list price increases, net of discounting, of approximately $2$5 million; partially offset by
The unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation which decreased sales by approximately $4 million.
For the sixnine month comparative period, net sales increased $82.3$93.3 million or 23.7%17.6%(*), on an organic basis, over the prior year period due to:
Increased sales volumes of approximately $75$85 million which were driven primarily by broad growth across the brands and geographies within the segment; and
Incremental list price increases, net of discounting, of approximately $5 million$11 million.
The unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation which decreased sales by approximately $2.5 million.
For the three month comparative period, operating earnings decreased $6.1$15.9 million or 20.8%39.8% over the prior year period due to:
Decreased gross margin of $5.8 million due to a decrease in gross margin percentage of 520 basis points due primarily to the unfavorable impact of increased freight and product distribution costs and unfavorable changes in product mix, offset in part by increased sales volumes; and
Increased operating expenses of $10.1 million driven primarily by increased store costs associated with the opening of new locations, increased compensation and benefit costs as certain benefits suspended in the prior year were returned, increased marketing and selling related costs, and higher IT costs driven by increased investments within the Company's digital and eCommerce platforms.
For the nine month comparative period, operating earnings decreased $26.5 million, or 26.3%, over the prior year period due to:
Increased gross margin of $15.2 million due to the increase in sales explained above, offset in part by a decrease in gross margin percentage of 470 basis points due primarily to the unfavorable impact of increased freight and product distribution costs, pressure from increased product material costs and unfavorable changes in product mix, offset in part by increased sales volumes.
Increased operating expenses of $12.8$41.7 million driven primarily by increased store costs associated with the opening of new locations, increased compensation and benefit costs as certain benefits suspended in the prior year were returned, increased marketing and selling related costs, and higher IT costs driven by increased investments within the Company's digital and eCommerce platforms; partially offset by
Increased gross margin of $6.7 million due to the increase in sales explained above, offset in part by a decrease in gross margin percentage of 420 basis points due primarily to the unfavorable impact of increased freight and product distribution costs and unfavorable changes in product mix.
For the six month comparative period, Operating earnings decreased $9.9 million, or 16.3%, over the prior year period due to:
Increased Operating expenses of $31.5 million driven primarily by increased store costs associated with the opening of new locations, increased compensation and benefit costs as certain benefits suspended in the prior year were returned, increased marketing and selling related costs, and higher IT costs driven by increased investments within the Company's digital and eCommerce platforms; partially offset by
Increased Gross margin of $21.6 million due to the increase in sales explained above, offset in part by a decrease in gross margin percentage of of 420 basis points due primarily to the unfavorable impact of increased freight and product distribution costs, pressure from increased product material costs and unfavorable changes in product mix.
(*) Non-GAAP measurements; see accompanying reconciliations and explanations under the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
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Knoll
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020ChangeNovember 27, 2021November 28, 2020Change(Dollars in millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021ChangeFebruary 26, 2022February 27, 2021Change
Net salesNet sales$336.3 $— $336.3 492.7 $— $492.7 Net sales$336.9 $— $336.9 $829.5 $— $829.5 
Gross marginGross margin116.8 — 116.8 167.9 — 167.9 Gross margin110.6 — 110.6 278.4 — 278.4 
Gross margin %Gross margin %34.7 %— %34.7 %34.1 %— %34.1 %Gross margin %32.8 %— %32.8 %33.6 %— %33.6 %
Operating (loss)(20.6)— (20.6)(74.4)— (74.4)
Operating earnings (loss)Operating earnings (loss)1.5 — 1.5 (72.8)— (72.8)
Operating earnings %Operating earnings %(6.1)%— %(6.1)%(15.1)%— %(15.1)%Operating earnings %0.4 %— %0.4 %(8.8)%— %(8.8)%
The Company acquired Knoll on July 19, 2021 and has consolidated the financial results of Knoll from the acquisition date through the period ended November 27, 2021.February 26, 2022. Knoll contributed $336.3$336.9 million in sales for the quarter and $116.8$110.6 million of gross margin.
Knoll operating lossearnings of $20.6$1.5 million for the three months ended includes the following items:
$272.6 million related to integration related costs, which includes severance and related charges for employee separations and asset impairment charges.separations.
$168.0 million related to the impact of amortization expense of acquisition-related intangible assets.
Knoll operating loss of $74.4$72.8 million for the sixnine months ended includes the following items:
$4956.7 million related to the impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
$5759.0 million related to integration related costs, which include severance and related charges for employee separations and asset impairment charges.
Corporate
Corporate unallocated expenses totaled $20.3$14.2 million for the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022, an increase of $10.0$3.8 million from the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase was driven by $9.5$3.6 million of integration and transaction costs related to the Knoll acquisition in the quarter.
Corporate unallocated expenses totaled $69.1$83.2 million for the first sixnine months of fiscal 2022, an increase of $48.6$52.3 million from the same period of fiscal 2021. The increase was driven primarily by $48.0$51.6 million of integration and transaction costs recorded in the quarter related to the Knoll acquisition.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The table below summarizes the net change in cash and cash equivalents for the sixnine months ended as indicated.
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021November 28, 2020(In millions)February 26, 2022February 27, 2021
Cash (used in) provided by:Cash (used in) provided by:Cash (used in) provided by:
Operating activitiesOperating activities$(57.6)$214.6 Operating activities$(57.9)$260.1 
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(1,133.8)(24.4)Investing activities(1,145.0)(42.9)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities1,035.5 (276.9)Financing activities1,061.4 (287.3)
Effect of exchange rate changesEffect of exchange rate changes(13.2)10.6 Effect of exchange rate changes(9.0)13.5 
Net change in cash and cash equivalentsNet change in cash and cash equivalents$(169.1)$(76.1)Net change in cash and cash equivalents$(150.5)$(56.6)
Cash Flows - Operating Activities
Cash used in operating activities for the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 was $57.6$57.9 million, as compared to cash provided of $214.6$260.1 million in the same period of the prior year. The change in cash from operating activities as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to:
aA decrease in net earnings of 187.2$216.1 million largely driven by acquisition and integration related charges of $110.0 million;$117.1 million as well as cost pressures from commodities, labor, and freight and product distribution resulting in a lower gross margin;
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anAn increase in current assets of $166.7$219.6 million compared to a decrease in current assets of $2.3$6.4 million in the prior year period. The increase in current assets in the current year was driven by an increase in accounts receivable and
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inventory as sales volumes increased from the end of fiscal 2021 as well as an increase in prepaid taxes driven by an expected benefit for the current year.
The increases above were offset by an increase of depreciation and amortization in the current period of $109.9$150.3 million related to the amortization of purchased intangible assets as part of the Knoll acquisition as well as an increase in stock based compensation of $22.1$27.0 million. The increase in stock based compensation included the impact of accelerated vesting for employee separations associated with the Knoll acquisition.
Cash Flows - Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities for the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 was $1,133.8$1,145.0 million, as compared to $24.4$42.9 million in the same period of the prior year. The increase in cash outflow in the current year, compared to the prior year, was primarily due to the acquisition of Knoll, which drove a cash outflow, net of cash acquired, of $1,088.5 million. Additionally, capital expenditures for the current year were $65.8 million as compared to $42.8 million in the same period of the prior year. These increases were offset by a cash inflow of $7.7 million from the liquidation of previously held short-term investments as well as proceeds of $2.8 million from the sale of an owned dealer.
At the end of the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022, there were outstanding commitments for capital purchases of $14.3$13.5 million. The Company plans to fund these commitments through a combination of cash on hand and cash flows from operations. The Company expects full-year capital purchases to be between $130$100 million and $140$120 million, which will be primarily related to investments in the Company's facilities and equipment along with the inclusion of Knoll in fiscal year 2022. This compares to full-year capital spending of $59.8 million in fiscal 2021.
Cash Flows - Financing Activities
Cash provided from financing activities for the sixnine months ended November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 was $1,035.5$1,061.4 million, as compared to cash used in financing activities of $276.9$287.3 million in the same period of the prior year. The increase in cash provided in the current year, compared to the prior year, was primarily due to net borrowings of $1,007.0 million from the credit agreement the Company entered into during Q1 and proceeds of $587.5$815.7 million on the Company's credit facility.
These increases were offset by:
paymentsPayments of $63.4 million related to the extinguishment of the Company's former debt agreement
paymentsPayments of $449.4$6.6 million related to the Company's term loans
Payments of $627.7 million on the Company's credit facility
dividendsDividends paid of $25.4$39.8 million and stock repurchases of $14.4 million.$16.0 million
Sources of Liquidity
In addition to steps taken to protect its workforce and manage business operations, the Company has taken actions to safeguard its capital position in the current environment. The Company is closely managing spending levels, capital investments, and working capital and has temporarily suspended open market share repurchase activity as part of managing cash flows.
At the end of the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company had a well-positioned balance sheet and liquidity profile. The Company has access to liquidity through credit facilities and cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments.equivalents. These sources have been summarized below. For additional information, refer to Note 14 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
(In millions)(In millions)November 27, 2021May 29, 2021(In millions)February 26, 2022May 29, 2021
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$227.3 $396.4 Cash and cash equivalents$245.9 $396.4 
Marketable securitiesMarketable securities7.4 7.7 Marketable securities— 7.7 
Availability under syndicated revolving line of creditAvailability under syndicated revolving line of credit346.5 265.2 Availability under syndicated revolving line of credit296.6 265.2 
Total liquidityTotal liquidity$581.2 $669.3 Total liquidity$542.5 $669.3 
Of the cash and cash equivalents noted above at the end of the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company had $208.9$222.3 million of cash and cash equivalents held outside the United States. In addition, the Company had marketable securities of $7.4 million held by one of its international wholly-owned subsidiaries.
The Company’s syndicated revolving line of credit, which matures in July, 2026, provides the Company with up to $725 million in revolving variable interest borrowing capacity and allows the Company to borrow incremental amounts, at its option,
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subject to negotiated terms as outlined in the agreement. Outstanding borrowings bear interest at rates based on the prime rate, federal funds rate, LIBOR, or negotiated terms as outlined in the agreement.
As of November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, the total debt outstanding related to borrowings under the syndicated revolving line of credit was $363.1$413.0 million with available borrowings against this facility of $346.5$296.6 million.
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The subsidiary holding the Company's marketable securities is taxed as a United States taxpayer at the Company's election. Consequently, for tax purposes, all United States tax impacts for this subsidiary have been recorded. The Company intends to repatriate $60.1 million in cash held in certain foreign jurisdictions and as such has recorded a deferred tax liability related to foreign withholding taxes on these future dividends received in the U.S. from foreign subsidiaries of $9.5 million. The Company intends to remain indefinitely reinvested in the remaining undistributed earnings outside the U.S.
The Company believes that its financial resources will allow it to manage the impact of COVID-19 on business operations for the foreseeable future which could include materially reduced revenue and profits. The Company will continue to evaluate its financial position in light of future developments, particularly those relating to COVID-19.

Contractual Obligations
Contractual obligations associated with ongoing business and financing activities will require cash payments in future periods. A table summarizing the amounts and estimated timing of these future cash payments as of May 29, 2021 was provided in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2021.
There have been material changes in certain obligations since that date as a result of the acquisition of Knoll. See the following Notes for additional discussion: Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt, Leases, Acquisitions, and Fair Value Measurements.
The following table summarizes the amounts and estimated timing of these future cash payments for obligations of the Company as of November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 for which there were material changes since May 29, 2021.
Payments due by fiscal yearPayments due by fiscal year
(in millions)(in millions)Total20222023-20242025-2026Thereafter(in millions)Total20222023-20242025-2026Thereafter
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt(1)
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt(1)
$1,265.0 $103.1 $57.5 $87.5 $1,016.9 
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt(1)
$1,258.5 $96.6 $57.5 $87.5 $1,016.9 
Estimated interest on debt obligations(1)
Estimated interest on debt obligations(1)
169.7 29.2 55.4 52.8 32.3 
Estimated interest on debt obligations(1)
187.4 26.8 57.9 73.8 28.9 
Operating leasesOperating leases511.4 89.2 158.1 115.3 148.8 Operating leases492.3 75.5 157.4 113.7 145.7 
Pension and other post employment benefit plans funding(2)
Pension and other post employment benefit plans funding(2)
26.3 1.2 5.1 5.4 14.6 
Pension and other post employment benefit plans funding(2)
28.6 1.4 5.7 5.9 15.6 
Shareholder dividends (3)
Shareholder dividends (3)
14.9 14.9 — — — 
Shareholder dividends (3)
14.8 14.8 — — — 
Other liabilities(4)
Other liabilities(4)
25.2 5.0 14.4 1.4 4.4 
Other liabilities(4)
14.9 5.0 4.1 1.4 4.4 
TotalTotal$2,012.5 $242.6 $290.5 $262.4 $1,217.0 Total$1,996.5 $220.1 $282.6 $282.3 $1,211.5 
(1)Includes the current portion of long-term debt. Contractual cash payments on long-term debt obligations are disclosed herein based on the amounts borrowed as of November 27, 2021February 26, 2022 and the maturity date of the underlying debt. Estimated future interest payments on our outstanding interest bearing debt obligations are based on interest rates as of November 27, 2021.February 26, 2022. Actual cash outflows may differ significantly due to changes in borrowings or interest rates.
(2)Pension funding commitments are known for a 12-month period for those plans that are funded; unfunded pension and post-retirement plan funding amounts are equal to the estimated benefit payments.
(3)Represents the dividend payable as of November 27, 2021.February 26, 2022. Future dividend payments are not considered contractual obligations until declared.
(4)Other contractual obligations include an earn-out liability related to the Knoll acquisition of Fully. The maximum earn-out liability is $10.3 million and is based on certain revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization targets within the next two years. Additionally, other contractual obligations include long-term commitments related to deferred and supplemental employee compensation benefits, and other post-employment benefits.
Guarantees
See Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Variable Interest Entities
See Note 18 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Contingencies
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See Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Critical Accounting Policies
The Company strives to report financial results clearly and understandably. The Company follows accounting principles generally accepted in the United States in preparing its consolidated financial statements, which require certain estimates and judgments that affect the financial position and results of operations for the Company. The Company continually reviews the accounting policies and financial information disclosures. A summary of the more significant accounting policies that require the use of estimates and judgments in preparing the financial statements is provided in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2021.
New Accounting Standards
See Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Safe Harbor Provisions
Certain statements in this report are not historical facts but are “forward-looking statements” as defined under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates, and projections about the industries in which the Company operates, the economy, and the Company itself. Words like “anticipates,” “believes,” “confident,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” likely,” “plans,” “projects,” "could,"“could,” and “should,” variations of such words, and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: inflationary pressures; supply chain disruptions and assumptionslabor shortages; the impact of the war in Ukraine on our global business, including the effects on our supply chain; the impact of public health crises, such as pandemics (including coronavirus (COVID-19)) and epidemics, and any related company or government policies and actions to protect the health and safety of individuals or government policies or actions to maintain the functioning of national or global economies and markets; risks related to the additional debt incurred in connection with the Knoll acquisition; the Company’s ability to comply with its debt covenants and obligations; the risk that are difficultthe anticipated benefits of the Knoll acquisition will be more costly to predictrealize than expected; the effect of the announcement of the acquisition on the ability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with regardcustomers, suppliers and others with whom the Company does business, or on the Company’s operating results and business generally; the ability to timing, extent, likelihood,successfully integrate Knoll’s operations; the ability of the Company to implement its plans, forecasts and degree of occurrence. These risks include, without limitation,other expectations with respect to the success of our growth strategy, our success in initiatives aimed at achieving long-term profit optimization goals, employmentKnoll acquisition and realize expected synergies; business disruption following the acquisition; general economic conditions, the pace of economic recovery in the U.S. and in our International markets, the increase in white-collar employment, the willingness of customers to undertake capital expenditures, the types of products purchased by customers, competitive-pricing pressures,conditions; the availability and pricing of raw materials, our reliance on a limited number of suppliers, our ability to expand globally given the risks associated with regulatory and legal compliance challenges and accompanying currency fluctuations, changes in future tax legislation or interpretation of current tax legislation, the ability to increase prices to absorb the additional costs of raw materials, changes in global tariff regulations,materials; the financial strength of our dealers and the financial strength of our customers, our ability to locate new retail studios and negotiate favorable lease terms for new and existing locations and implement our studio portfolio transformation, our ability to attract and retain key executives and other qualified employees, our ability to continue to make product innovations,customers; the success of newly-introduced products, our ability to serve all of our markets, possible acquisitions, divestitures or alliances, our ability to integrate and benefit from acquisitions and investments,products; the pace and level of government procurement,procurement; and the outcome of pending litigation or governmental audits or investigations, political risk in the markets we serve, natural disasters, public health crises, disease outbreaks, and other risks identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, actual results and outcomes may materially differ from what we express or forecast. We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify forward-looking statements.

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Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The information concerning quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2021 has not changed materially. The nature of market risks from interest rates and commodity prices has not changed materially during the first sixnine months of fiscal 2022.
Foreign Exchange Risk
The Company primarily manufactures its products in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Italy, China, and India. It also sources completed products and product components from outside the United States. The Company's completed products are sold in numerous countries around the world. Sales in foreign countries as well as certain expenses related to those sales are transacted in currencies other than the Company's reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. Accordingly, production costs and profit margins related to these sales are affected by the currency exchange relationship between the countries where the sales take place and the countries where the products are sourced or manufactured. These currency exchange relationships can also impact the Company's competitive positions within these markets.
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts denominated in foreign currencies. The principal foreign currencies in which the Company conducts its business are the British pound sterling, euro, Canadian dollar, Japanese yen,
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Mexican peso, Hong Kong dollar, Chinese renminbi, and the Danish krone. Changes in the fair value of such contracts are reported in earnings in the period the value of the contract changes. The net gain or loss upon settlement and the change in fair value of outstanding contracts is recorded as a component of Other (income) expense, net.
Item 4: Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, and the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of that date, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
On July 19, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of Knoll. The Company is currently in the process of integrating Knoll’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)). Except for the inclusion of Knoll, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarterly period ended November 27, 2021,February 26, 2022, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
There have been no material changes in the Company's legal proceedings from those set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2021.
Item 1A: Risk Factors
The risk factorfactors set forth below updatesupdate the risk factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2021. In addition to the risk factorfactors below, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in our most recent Form 10-K report, which could materially affect our business, operating results, cash flows, and financial condition. The risks and uncertainties described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and below are not the only ones we face; others, either unforeseen or currently deemed not material, may also have a negative impact on our Company.
A continued shortage of qualified labor could negatively affect our business and materially reduce earnings.
We have experienced shortages of qualified labor across our operations. Outside suppliers that we rely on have also experienced shortages of qualified labor. The future success of our operations depends on our ability, and the ability of third parties on which we rely, to identify, recruit, develop, and retain qualified and talented individuals in order to supply and deliver our products. Any shortage of qualified labor could have a negative impact on our business. Employee recruitment, development and retention efforts that we or such third parties undertake may not be successful, which could result in a shortage of qualified individuals in future periods. Any such shortage could decrease our ability to effectively produce and meet customer demand. Such a shortage would also likely lead to higher wages for employees (or higher costs to purchase the services of such third parties) and a corresponding reduction in our results of operations. In the current operating environment, we are experiencing a shortage of qualified labor in certain geographies, particularly with plant production workers, resulting in increased costs from certain temporary wage actions, such as hiring and referral bonus programs. A continuation of such shortages for a prolonged period of time could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
Increases in the market prices of manufacturing materials may negatively affect our profitability.
The costs of certain manufacturing materials used in our operations are sensitive to shifts in commodity market prices, including the impact of the U.S. and retaliatory tariffs. In particular, the costs of steel, plastic, aluminum components, and particleboard are sensitive to the market prices of commodities such as raw steel, aluminum, crude oil, lumber, and resins. Increases in the market prices of these commodities due to the recent ban on Russian oil imports as a result of the current war between Russia and Ukraine may have an adverse impact on our profitability if we are unable to offset them with strategic sourcing, continuous improvement initiatives or increased prices to our customers.
Our business presence outside the United States exposes us to certain risks that could negatively affect our results of operations and financial condition.
In connection with the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. government has imposed enhanced export controls on certain products and sanctions on certain industry sectors and parties in Russia. MillerKnoll is not fulfilling any existing orders or accepting new orders from Russia or Belarus at this time. As a safety measure, we have also stopped taking new orders and fulfilling orders in Ukraine. This region represents a small portion of our International Contract business and we do not rely on any material goods from suppliers in these regions. Fiscal year 2021 annualized revenue was approximately $10 million. While we do not have manufacturing facilities or offices in the region, we have historically sold products to two dealers in Ukraine, two in Russia, and two in Belarus.
Further escalation of geopolitical tensions could have a broader impact that expands into other markets where we do business, which could adversely affect our business and/or our supply chain, business partners or customers in the broader region. The continued conflict in that region, as well as the current and additional international sanctions against Russia, are likely to further increase the cost of various supplies, particularly for petroleum based products. The impact from this conflict, as well as the international sanctions, cannot be predicted or anticipated with any reasonable degree of certainty, including the impact on the Company.
We are subject to risks and costs associated with protecting the integrity and security of our systems and confidential information.
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Due to the political uncertainty and military actions involving Russia, Ukraine, and surrounding regions, we and the third parties upon which we rely may be vulnerable to a currently heightened risk of information technology breaches, computer malware, or other cyber-attacks, including attacks that could materially disrupt our systems and operations, supply chain, and ability to produce, sell and distribute our products.
Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company has one outstanding share repurchase plan, which was authorized by the Board of Directors on January 16, 2019, and provides a share repurchase authorization of $250.0 million with no specified expiration date. No repurchase plans expired or were terminated during the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022, nor do any plans exist under which the Company does not intend to make further purchases.
The following is a summary of share repurchase activity during the quarter ended November 27, 2021.February 26, 2022.
Period(a) Total Number of Shares (or Units)
Purchased
(b) Average price Paid per Share or Unit(c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that may yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (in millions)
8/29/21-9/25/2125,588 $42.34 25,588 $224,594,065 
9/26/21-10/30/2118,455 $39.23 18,455 $223,870,034 
10/31/21-11/27/2140,063 $38.57 40,063 $222,324,990 
Total84,106 84,106 
Period(a) Total Number of Shares (or Units)
Purchased
(b) Average price Paid per Share or Unit(c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that may yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (in millions)
11/28/21-12/24/21312 $34.71 312 $222,314,159 
12/25/21-1/22/224,858 $37.93 4,858 $222,129,872 
1/23/22-2/26/2236,176 $39.13 36,176 $220,714,366 
Total41,346 41,346 
The Company may repurchase shares from time to time for cash in open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, pursuant to accelerated share repurchase programs or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. The timing and amount of the repurchases will be determined by the Company's management based on their evaluation of market conditions, share price and other factors. The Company has temporarily suspended open market share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.activity as part of managing cash flows.


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Item 6: Exhibits
The following exhibits (listed by number corresponding to the Exhibit table as Item 601 in Regulation S-K) are filed with this Report:
Exhibit Number    Document
3    Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
(a) MillerKnoll, Inc. Restated Articles of Incorporation.
(b) MillerKnoll, Inc. Amended and Restated Bylaws.
10.1*    Amended and Restated MillerKnoll, Inc. Director Deferred Compensation Plan
31.1     Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2     Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1     Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2     Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Signatures
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.
MillerKnoll, Inc.
January 5,April 6, 2022/s/ Andrea R. Owen
Andrea R. Owen
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Duly Authorized Signatory for Registrant)
January 5,April 6, 2022/s/ Jeffrey M. Stutz
Jeffrey M. Stutz
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Signatory for Registrant)

                        
                        
                        
                        

                        
                        
                        


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