Independent
Tenure on this board
10.0 yrs
Meeting calendar
HNI · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Hni Corp
3 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Elect three directors; Ratify appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditor; Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve named executive officer compensation; Consider any other business properly raised.
Market cap
$3.0B
1Y TSR
-22.5%
Board grade
C
Record date
Mar 24, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 20, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect John R. Hartnett, Larry B. Porcellato, and Dhanusha Sivajee to the Board of Directors for three-year terms.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve compensation of the Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement, including the CD&A, compensation tables, and narratives.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Independent
Tenure on this board
22.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.3% | 7,393,328 | $247M |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 9.0% | 6,497,174 | $217M |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.3% | 4,537,293 | $152M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 3,034,037 | $101M |
| 5 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3.9% | 2,841,417 | $95M |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.7% | 2,684,751 | $90M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.9% | 2,059,005 | $69M |
| 8 | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO | 2.4% | 1,761,600 | $59M |
| 9 | FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | 2.2% | 1,577,938 | $53M |
| 10 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.1% | 1,489,618 | $50M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Hni Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Hni Corp (HNI) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Hni Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Hni Corp 2026 meeting is Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Hni Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Hni Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Hni Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Hni Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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